2006 CHEVROLET HHR Steeringcolumn Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2006 CHEVROLET HHR
4 steeringcolumn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Steeringcolumn Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000. DR
**VEHICLE HAS A VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OVER 35 MPH, HAS BEEN INTO FOUR DIFFERENT CHEVY DEALERS NUMEROUS TIMES THEY CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM(THEY HAVE ROTATED TIRES MANY TIMES,BALANCED TIRES MANY TIMES,CHANGED TIRES AND REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES)..PROBLEM STILL NOT SOLVED. ** BRAKES PULSATE SOMETIMES AND SMELL LIKE THEY ARE BURNING (THEY HAVE CLEANED AND ADJUSTED BRAKES AT LEAST 6 TIMES,PLUS THEY HAVE CUT ROTORS TWICE (THEY SAID THEY ARE WARPED, THEY ALSO CUT THE REAR DRUMS)..PROBLEM STILL NOT SOLVED. ** VEHICLE HAS A KLUNKING NOISE WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP (THEY HAVE REPLACED STEERING COLUMN, THE NEXT TIME THEY REPLACED STABLIZER PINS)..PROBLEM STILL NOT SOLVED. ** OTHER PROBLEMS THAT MOST HAVE BEEN SOLVED INCLUDE :* : *: *: *CLOTHES HANGER REPLACED TWICE**REAR WIPER REPLACED NEVER WORKED PROPERLY**LEAK IN THE FIRE WALL PUDDLES IN CAR**WEATHER STRIPPING WAS DEFECTIVE PUDDLES" INSIDE" DOORS CAUSING SEVERE WET SEATBELTS**KEY STUCK IN IGNITION REPLACED IGNITION**TRANSMISION...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE TURNING CORNERS, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE AND MAKE A NOISE. THE TRAVEL SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT IS NO LONGER EXPERIENCING FAILURES. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 31,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MESSAGE BOARD FLASHED POWER STEERING, WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE POWER STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *NM UPDATED 02/28/06
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Air Bags
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Power Train
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Structurebodydoor
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Latcheslockslinkages
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Structurebody
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Engine
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Structure
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Suspensionfront
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Wheels
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Visibility
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Electrical Systemwiring
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Equipment
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Seats
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Tires
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Traction Control System
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Visibilitywiper
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Electrical Systemignitionmodule
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Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
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Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
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Exterior Lightingtail Lights
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Tiressidewall
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Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
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Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
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Electrical Systemsoftware
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Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
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Equipment Adaptivemobility
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Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Fuel System Other
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Interior Lighting
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Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
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Power Trainaxle Hubs
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Power Traindriveline
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Seat Belts
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Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
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Seatsmidrear Assembly
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Service Brakes Air
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Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
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Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
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Structurebodybumpers
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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
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Structureframe And Members
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Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
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Suspensionfronthub
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Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
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Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
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Tirestreadbelt
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
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Visibilitywindshield
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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