2006 CHEVROLET HHR Visibility Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2006 CHEVROLET HHR
4 visibility 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 Visibility Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT NOTICED AFTER RAINY WEATHER THAT THERE WAS A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD OF WATER WAS AT LEAST FOUR INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE WATER LEAK COULD POSSIBLY HAVE COME FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD OR SUN ROOF. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE DEFECTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
2006 CHEVROLET HHR. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HIS SONS VEHICLE HAD A SEVERE SHIMMY IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. THE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE AND THE THIRD TIME THE ROTORS WERE MACHINED, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THERE WAS ALSO A STRANGE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. AT 42,000 MILES THE AIR CONDITION MADE A LOUD SCREECHING NOISE FOR 2 MINUTES, THEN STOPPED WORKING. AT 68,000 MILES, A METAL SKID PLATE HAD FALLEN FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SOON AFTER, THE EXHAUST WAS VERY LOUD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAD CRACKED. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND A CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THEN GO OFF, THE...
MY BRAKES SHIMMIED/ VIBRATED BADLY WHEN MY HHR HAD 14300 MILES, FERRIS CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP TURNED, GROUND, THE ROTORS TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM ON 07/30/07 AT THE SAME TIME THE HEATER/AC FAN SWITCH WAS REPAIRED ON 9/28/08 WITH 28365 MILES ON MY HHR THE SAME PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE BRAKES SHOULD NOT SHIMMY AND NEED REPAIRING EVERY 14000 MILES, THIS NEED TO BE CORRECTED WITH NEW IMPROVED ROTORS BEFORE THEIR IS A TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WE PLAN ON KEEPING THIS CAR FOR A LONG TIME, WHO IS GOING TO PAY TO FIX THIS!AT THE SAME TIME THE HEATER/AC FAN SWITCH WAS REPAIRED AND THE FAN MOTOR WAS REPLACED, WE WERE TOLD WATER LEAKS ON THE FAN, WE HAVE HAD WATER LEAK THRU THE HEATER VENTS BEFORE. *TR
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS TOO MANY BLIND SPOTS ON ALL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO FOR SEEING OUT THE FRONT WINDOW IS DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF DUE TO THE WINDSHIELD BEING LOWER AND THE SEAT HIGHER THAN ON OTHER VEHICLES. DUE TO THIS VISIBILITY ISSUE THE CONTACT FEELS UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
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
Electrical Systemwiring
3 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