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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 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (76%)
Chart based on 21 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
| 39000 mi | Key will not turn to lock position when car is parked after driving. Out of warranty, to expensive to repair. You have to restart car and move it back and forth to be able to get key out. |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 14000 mi | Intermittent wipers not working properly or consistently. Dealer had previously told me it was "known" problem and ordered parts. This time I was told that there was no such known issue, no parts were ever ordered, and they could not duplicate problem so |
| 20000 mi | Door restraint bar had cracked sheathing and was replaced. |
| 50840 mi C $281 |
Wiper linkage replaced on passenger side wiper, stopped working. Driver side was still working properly. |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 65000 mi | Running light seemed to be missing.-----had fallen off and was in the "hole' Pulled forward and plugged in. |
| 25000 mi | sunroof deflector broke and jammed the window, had to replace unit. |
| 34720 mi | Door mechanism to control how much door open broken. Ordered part, still haven't fixed rattle in back of car suspension, maybe next visit. |
| 83000 mi US $339 |
Install new liftgate latch, parts & labor |
| 10000 mi | Water on front floor. Another appointment for in depth water leak search. Printed up 4 pages of tsb's and 10 pages of customer comments on water leak results from "HHR Forum". Presented to service tech. They spent 1 1/2 days "repairing. Hopefully all is well. |
| 13000 mi | Sunroof screen support broke. Compass located in rear view mirror sticking. |
| 39000 mi | Auxillary glovebox open button broke. |
| 39000 mi | Auxillary glovebox open button broke. |
| 22320 mi | Drivers seat belt did not retract properly. A replacement was ordered. No cost under warranty. New seatbelt retractor installed. |
| 86680 mi C $180 |
Wiper arm broke |
| 40000 mi US $450 |
"Failed inspection because of divet in windshield. Windshield had to be replaced. |
| 28000 mi | Sunroof air deflector would not close. Clip attaching deflector to sunroof track broke. |
| 3000 mi | Ignition would not release key. |
| 10700 mi | Replaced running boards because pads wavy |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 53280 mi | The handle broke off of the glovebox making it impossible to open. had to buy whole glovebox as the latch mechanism does not come separately. |
| 11000 mi US $128 |
ignition key stuck |
| 41000 mi | RUBBER STRIPS ON RUNNING BOARDS DELAMINATING FROM SUBSTRATE. |
| 57000 mi | Drivers side door handle mechanism repaired. |
| 52000 mi US $75 |
Keyless entry fob malfunctioned - battery holder broke off and it stopped working. Bought new one on ebay, dealer charged $ 75.00 to program. |
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