2006 Chevrolet HHR engine and engine cooling problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and making a right turn, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact had to restart the vehicle in order for to resume normal function. The vehicle was…”
filed Jan 21, 2015
“I recently started getting a dashboard message saying "reduced engine power" and the car loses power and will only get to about 10-15 mph. I was driving at round 45 mph when this happened and the car behind me almost hit me because the car slowed down too fast with no break lights until I hit them…”
filed Nov 25, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other HHR years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 HHR | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 HHR | 9 | 2% |
| 2009 HHR | 7 | 1% |
| 2008 HHR | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 HHR | 17 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.