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2006 Chevrolet HHR repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 288 repairs.
2006 Chevrolet HHR engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 62 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Chevrolet HHR
Engine not specified
| 47740 mi C $700 |
sensor light on |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 93000 mi | SES light. GMTechlink: camshaft reluctor that has moved on the camshaft usually due to heat (but not in my case). Only cure new camshaft. http://www.sandyblogs.com/techlink/ |
| 106000 mi US $120 |
The flex pipe connecting the header to the cat had developed a leak. The shops I spoke to indicated that the dealer was the only place to find a replacement because of the 5 speed manual. |
| 141000 mi | Oil leak from the block. Am not able to find the source or fix. |
| 22000 mi | Again addressed occasional dead/no start problem. Corporate involved. Level of attentiveness much improved. Replaced ignition switch. They're not sure this is the fix, but it was best guess. Month has passed, but problem only once every 3 mos on average. |
| 24500 mi | Another attempt at intermittent start problem. Acted up immediately, so they ordered more parts and scheduled another try. Replaced bcm and other modules. Had MANY problems when picked up, so they kept it another two days. Some minor problems remain, but main one hasn't occurred again yet, though it's been only 2 weeks. new problem...gas mileage down by 15%. 10/2-10/6 Dealer again tried to repair intermittent problems. Replaced BCM computer. Result was no fix, but new problems. Took car again from 10/9-10/15. Reprogrammed and replaced other module. Results to be determined over period of time. |
| 26000 mi | Same problems recurred, so October repair also was a failure, and new problem created - mileage down 20%. GM involved again cuz nobody knows what to try. All my dealer contacts fired-again, so starting again with new person. I am pushing for new car. |
| 27000 mi | New service manager and general manager neither has any idea what to do, so we are negotiating an arbitration for a replacement vehicle. |
| 27000 mi | Dealer took one last shot at fixing recurring "no-start" problem, but found nothing. Reached agreement to get me into new vehicle. Transaction is complete and I will add vehicle here. |
| 130200 mi US $290 |
CEL, replaced solenoid, $92 to diagnose. Also found that front end shimmy due to scalloped tires, replaced tires (not in total), rides much better. |
| 223000 mi US $30 |
Replaced Knock Sensor |
| 35960 mi C $623 |
New Radiator, Complained to GM about no lower grill as every other GM product has a lower grill except the Cobalt and HHR which have the same chasis. lots of 3rd party mfg's have a lower matching grill. GM did not warranty as a small stone punctured it. |
| 43877 mi | Catalytic Converter Replaced. Hole in flex pipe. Covered under warranty. |
| C $315 | Thermostat went! |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 106000 mi | Exhaust leak at flex joint in pipe containing catalytic converter. |
| 127500 mi US $1000 |
some part of crankshaft broke and object created hole in crankcase leading to oil being evacuated from crankcase |
| 148000 mi US $170 |
Check engine light came on and stayed on. Used code reader which reported either failed catalytic converter or downstream O2 sensor failure. Replaced O2 sensor since catalytic converter was replaced aprx. 18 months ago. Clrd code prob. gone |
| 211900 mi US $115 |
Serpentine belt broke while on trip. Belt was recently replaced along with alternator and tensioner. |
| 60000 mi US $70 |
Indications of exhaust and intake cam solenoid failures. |
| 61000 mi | Replaced 4) injectors, reprogrammed based on TSB and Codes P0171 and P0300. Now after approx. 800 miles codes and trouble lights have returned. Requires re-diagnosis. |
| 140000 mi US $50 |
Thermostat quit working. |
| 125240 mi C $150 |
Intake and exhaust solenoids replaced as service engine light and traction light was present causing hard shifting, especially into 2nd gear. |
| 52080 mi $150 |
P0i02 maf sensor - replaced P0449 vent solenoid-replaced |
| 122200 mi US $338 |
Code P0010..Intake and exhaust timing solenoid and camshaft position sensor. $210 parts, $128 labor. |
| 84684 mi US $31 |
thermostat |
| 213000 mi US $75 |
Code for downstream O2 sensor. Replaced both upstream and downstream sensors |
| 221100 mi US $525 |
Both fuel lines, supply and return, rusted thru behind heat shield near left rear of vehicle causing leaking fuel. Water was trapped inside of heat shield material causing rust thru. Both fuel lines replaced. |
| 50000 mi | Variable valve timing actuator solenoid replaced. |
| 33057 mi | t/c light came on when acclerating hard, car ran funny. would reset after car was turned off for a minute or so. MAF sensor was replaced MAP sensor replaced - traction control light comes on when accelerating hard on a curve or from a stop. traction control system disabled due to code C0561 in PCM code. P0106 also stored in system. |
| 192000 mi US $260 |
Replace Radiator |
| 109120 mi C $200 |
Bank 2 oxygen sensor replaced. |
| 43000 mi | Bad thermostat caused the check engine light to be activated. |
| 55500 mi | The exhaust pipe adjacent to the catalytic converter split open causing a leak. |
| 75000 mi US $100 |
Replaced MAP sensor |
| 39000 mi US $50 |
key could not be removed from ignition. Problem was with the shifter sensor not showing the transmission in Park. Dealer replaced shifter mechanism and the sensor. |
| 3100 mi | Bad fuel injector. |
| 96500 mi US $533 |
Check engine light and traction control light and hard shifting. Diagnostic codes P0013 and P0014. Dealer replaced intake and exhaust camshaft actuator solenoids and cleaned throttle body. Engine air filter was also replaced. |
| 136000 mi US $622 |
Replaced section of fuel lines near rear axle to eliminate fuel leak where line had corroded. DTC Code p2127 replaced faulty ECM with GM refurbished ECM and programmed ECM. |
| 136000 mi US $335 |
replaced thermostat |
| 139000 mi | Relearn crankshaft and idle variation. N/C |
| 59500 mi | Catalytic converter rusted/corroded |
| 182000 mi US $100 |
Code P0010 displayed on Code reader... Replace Valve Actuator solenoid Intake side. Fairly simple straightforward procedure, less than 1 hour, cost less than $100... Problem Resolved |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 84000 mi US $600 |
Ignition COntrol Module Thermostat |
| 94500 mi US $35 |
Downstream O2 sensor. |
| 96000 mi US $137 |
Had a P0240 code, hoped the downstream O2 was the problem, had to replace the cat. |
| 108000 mi US $75 |
MAP sensor |
| 112500 mi US $75 |
Upstream O2 |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 122000 mi | Replaced the ignition switch under the recall. The car would shut off if you just touched the key. But it never shut off by itself. Now the old key still works in the ignition and the door even though they changed the lock mechanism. |
| 32000 mi | intermittant t/c light goes on also check engine same thing. |
| 121000 mi US $87 |
O2 sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1. Heating Element bad. replace O2 sensor |
| 41000 mi | IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. |
| 49000 mi | Crack in pipe coming off exhaust manifold to converter. |
| 63000 mi | Throttle body gasket blown. Was replaced. |
| 101000 mi US $600 |
Had to replace the ECM. |
| 75000 mi US $3800 |
Burned exhaust valves |
| 26000 mi | Check engine light, replaced thermostat. |
| 34000 mi US $223 |
Bad fuel injector, replaced under warranty, replaced other 3 injectors per bulletin, reprogrammed computer. |
| 39300 mi | Bad o2 Sensor |
| 70000 mi US $400 |
Ignition coil and module both went bad. Ext. Warranty only covers the ignition coil not the module (under the electrical portion of the Chrysler Group Service Contract)I paid $100 deduct for coil and full price for module. |
| 115000 mi US $560 |
Leaking rear main seal |
| 133000 mi US $1170 |
Exhaust leak near catalytic converter, which I noticed because of the sound. Also, check engine light. O2 sensor and catalytic converter replaced. |
| 49600 mi | Flex pipe rusted through at motor. Had to replace whole pipe back to catalytic converter as it is all 1 piece. |
| 74400 mi C $50 |
Cracked manifold |
| 77500 mi C $81 |
Previously was told by dealer that car had a cracked exhaust manifold, this shop found that the bolts on the right hand side were loose |
| 86140 mi | Had metalic rattle near drivers rear wheel. They removed a Heat guard that had rusted through and become loose. |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
| 111000 mi | Recall- ignition and key replaced |
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