2006 Chevrolet HHR Body and Trim Problems and Repair Histories
131 TrueDelta members own a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. 32 of these members (24.4%) have reported paint, rust, leaks, rattles, and trim repairs for their car. A total of 14 paint, rust, leaks, rattles, and trim repairs to 2006 Chevrolet HHRs--an average of 0.1 per vehicle--have been reported.
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Percentage of 2006 Chevrolet HHR repairs by problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
21% of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR repairs were to the engine, 8% to the transmission, 7% to the brakes, 26% to the suspension, 18% to the electrical or air-conditioning systems, 7% to the body and trim, and 13% to other areas of the vehicle.
2006 Chevrolet HHR paint, rust, leaks, rattles, and trim repair cost distribution
Of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR paint, rust, leaks, rattles, and trim repairs that were not covered by warranty and were not do-it-yourself repairs, 22% cost less than $100, 44% between $100 and $499, and 33% between $500 and $999.
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet HHR in Kansas, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr 2006 | 10000 | ||
| 36000 | 0 | Windshield cracked. Dealer said it was due to an impact. I have read that the windshields on these autos have experienced an unusual tendency to crack whit out any apparent cause. Dealer was not forthcoming with me regarding this information | |
| 148000 | |||
| Chevrolet HHR in Rhode Island, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep 2007 | 13000 | ||
| 14000 | 0 | Back emblem had delaminated. Replacement had supposedly been ordered from previous visit, but such was not the case. They took one off of new vehicle to replace mine. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Maryland, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct 2006 | 7000 | ||
| 108000 | 500 | the chrome started to peel off of the factory wheel, then the wheel started to leak air thru the porosity of the wheel. the dealer wanted $750 for a replacement wheel..OUCH i bought 4 nice aftermarket wheels off of EBay for $450 | |
| 176000 | |||
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb 2006 | 2000 | ||
| 26000 | 0 | Rear Chevy Gold Emblem looks like water got in and destroyed it's appearance. New one put on | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Pennsylvania, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct 2006 | 12000 | ||
| 59000 | 0 | Wind deflector on sunroof broke. Wanted $1700.00 plus 8 hours labor to fix it. I replaced it with a $50.00 plastic wind deflector from the local autoparts store. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in North Carolina, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar 2006 | 14000 | ||
| 39000 | 0 | Securing clip for wind deflector on sunroof broke during normal operation. This caused the sunroof to improperly seal upon closing. | |
| 39000 | 0 | Securing clip for wind deflector on sunroof broke during normal operation. This caused the sunroof to improperly seal upon closing. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Georgia, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr 2006 | 9000 | ||
| 15000 | 0 | Loose driver side interior door panel. 2 clips were replaced. | |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet HHR in Indiana, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb 2006 | 4000 | ||
| 16000 | 0 | squeaky drivers seat and oil change | |
| 110000 | 59 | Inside door handle broke. I put in a new one. pretty easy. | |
| 138000 | |||
| Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr 2006 | 2000 | ||
| 12000 | 0 | Hood needed to be re-aligned and paint touched up as well. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr 2010 | 46000 | ||
| 48000 | 0 | Sunroof glass rattling. | |
| 55000 | |||
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