2006 Chevrolet HHR exterior - photograph by Mark T. Chevrolet HHR interior

Chevrolet HHR

Chevrolet HHR Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Chevrolet HHR rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Chevrolet HHR reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2008ChevroletHHR

69

Fewest         Most

33
8.4
30900
2007ChevroletHHR

65

Fewest         Most

25
8.1
38800
2006ChevroletHHR

50

Fewest         Most

36
9.3
63100
 

To see how the Chevrolet HHR's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

We also have some new reliability stats for the Chevrolet HHR. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.

Nada-odds     cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal
Lemon-odds     cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal
YearMakeModel

Nada-odds
per 100 cars

Lemon-odds
per 100 cars

Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2006ChevroletHHR

join to view

26
11.4
67000
 

To see how the Chevrolet HHR's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Chevrolet HHR--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Chevrolet HHR Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Chevrolet HHR repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

2009 Chevrolet HHR Problems and Repair Histories

2008 Chevrolet HHR Problems and Repair Histories

2007 Chevrolet HHR Problems and Repair Histories

2006 Chevrolet HHR Problems and Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Chevrolet HHR Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Chevrolet HHR's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Chevrolet HHR's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Chevrolet HHR MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Chevrolet HHR. Price the Chevrolet HHR.

Chevrolet HHR Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Chevrolet HHR and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Chevrolet HHR price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Chevrolet HHR.

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Chevrolet HHR Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Chevrolet HHR Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Chevrolet HHR's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Chevrolet HHR, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Chevrolet HHR Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Chevrolet HHR?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a HHR--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Chevrolet HHR review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Chevrolet HHR Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Chevrolet HHR tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Chevrolet HHR--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Chevrolet HHR Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the HHR by owners, visit:

ChevyHHR.net -- Chevrolet HHR forum

ChevyHHRFamily.net -- Chevrolet HHR forum

GMInsideNews.com -- GM news forum

2006 Chevrolet HHR Specifications

Body4-door Wagon
Wheelbase103.5
Length176.2
Width69.2
Height65.2
Curb Weight3155
Fuel Capacity16.2
R1 Headroom39.5
R1 Shoulder Room53.5
R1 Hip Room50.1
R1 Legroom40.6
R2 Headroom39.6
R2 Shoulder Room52.7
R2 Hip Room50.6
R2 Legroom39.5
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.1
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2006 Chevrolet HHR 4-door Wagon
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimLSLT
Standard Engine 2.2L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 143@6000
TQ: 155@4000
2.2L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 143@6000
TQ: 155@4000
Optional Engine(s)  2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 172@6200
TQ: 162@5000
Standard Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWD
Standard Tires215/55R16 tires215/55R16 tires
Optional Tires 215/50R17 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakers
Optional AudioPioneer audio system, 260W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer)Pioneer audio system, 260W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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