2006 CHEVROLET HHR Electrical Systemwiring Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2006 CHEVROLET HHR
3 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STIFF. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY AND THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE ENGINE COMPONENT WIRES NEEDED TO BE RE-ADJUSTED BECAUSE THEY WERE LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000. UPDATED 05/25/11
RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN MAIL 04-05-08. TRIED TO CALL DEALER ON SATURDAY, BUT GET THROUGH. TALKED TO A REP IN THE SERVICE DEPT AT LONDOFF CHEVROLET. PER REP THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. HE ADVISED ME TO CALL BACK IN A WEEK. CALLED 04-11-08 AND GOT AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE ROOF-RAIL AIR BAG INSTALLED IN ORDER TO CONFORM TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 201 FOR MY HHR. I WAS GIVEN AN APPOINTMENT FOR FRIDAY, 04-18-08 AT 10:00AM TO FIND OUT THAT SUPPOSEDLY THEY JUST INSTALLED THE LAST ONE AND DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR MY VEHICLE. I SPOKE TO ANOTHER CSR IN THE SERVICE DEPT. HE DIDN'T KNOW HOW THIS HAPPENED BUT STATED THAT ENTERPRISE HAD BROUGHT SOME HHR 'S IN AND THEY HAD FIXED THEM. I AM UPSET THAT THEY WOULD INSTALL THE AIR BAG IN ENTERPRISE CARS AND NOT AT...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE HIS SPOUSE WAS DRIVING. SHE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING SHORT CIRCUITED IN THE STEERING HARNESS AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND SPEED WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 27,000.
Other 2006 CHEVROLET HHR Problem Areas
Steering
448 complaints
Electrical System
185 complaints
Air Bags
58 complaints
Power Train
47 complaints
Structurebodydoor
47 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
44 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
41 complaints
Structurebody
41 complaints
Engine
39 complaints
Structure
29 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
27 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
26 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
25 complaints
Unknown Or Other
25 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
23 complaints
Suspension
21 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
14 complaints
Service Brakes
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
11 complaints
Exterior Lighting
10 complaints
Suspensionfront
8 complaints
Wheels
8 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Steeringcolumn
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint