2006 Chevrolet HHR Consumer Discussions

HHR Electrical/Lighting Questions

• Re: This one has my GM Service guys stumped... [chevy_hhr_2006]

  Written by: hhr_lemon1 on May 20, 2012 9:25:47 PM

  Just got an 09 HHR (Lemon) your comment about being concerned about safety and the possibility of the car shutting down completely, struck a note w/me. I am having that problem. The last instance was while on the interstate. I was lucky enough to be able to pull off to the shoulder but had I been in the inner lane, I'd have come to a complete stop and I shudder to ... Read More

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• Re: brake problems on chevy 2006 HHR [txdaye]

  Written by: snowmoman on May 6, 2012 7:43:42 AM

  The answer is throughout this forum. Replace the rotors yourself. GM is not going to help you. I bought rotors from Ebay which were cross drilled for cooler running, new pads, all for about $130. I did the work myself which was easy. Demos are on YouTube. The stock rotors are absolute junk and there is no other answer. Believe me.

• Re: brake problems on chevy 2006 HHR [gmcustsvcsarah]

  Written by: txdaye on May 6, 2012 7:11:09 AM

  I recently purchased my 2006 HHR LT this week with 114k miles on it and quickly discovered that my steering wheel shakes/vibrates when I apply the brakes. I took it to the tire shop to make sure the new tires that were on there were balanced. They were not so I had them balance them. I still have the shaking problem. I love love love this car already but I am ... Read More

• Re: brake problems on chevy 2006 HHR [gmcustsvcsarah]

  Written by: koderjm1 on Apr 26, 2012 11:49:00 AM

  Does this brake problem carry over into newer models, like 2008 or 2009 HHR?

• Re: brake problems on chevy 2006 HHR [msjp]

  Written by: gmcustsvcsarah on Apr 26, 2012 7:33:35 AM

  msjp, I'm sorry you've encountered so many difficulties with your HHR. How is everything going on the most recent repairs (rotors, transmission line, and so on)? If you should need anything, please let us know! Best, Sarah GM Customer Service

• brake problems on chevy 2006 HHR

  Written by: msjp on Apr 24, 2012 12:53:24 PM

  I bought the 2006 HHR new first year they came out, actually 6/06, in 07 had brake problems, dealer fixed front rotors, was still under warranty, 2009 same problem, dealer fixed front rotors cost $300.00, 2010 same problem, dealer fixed front rotors at a cost of $400, now 2012 same problem, front rotor problems, besides other problems, leak in transmission line, shift arm breaking away from assembly, brake flush besides brake ... Read More

• Re: 2006 chevy hhr POWER STEERING light coming on and power steering going out? [chevygirl123]

  Written by: chevygirl_09 on Feb 12, 2012 2:40:29 PM

  Hi, I am having the same problem, but my car is a 2010. Could you please forward me all of the contact information you used to get your car fixed?

• Re: 2006 chevy hhr POWER STEERING light coming on and power steering going out? [chevygirl123]

  Written by: sjdude10 on Sep 15, 2011 6:13:38 AM

  Hi, Can you tell me where you bought the power steering motor. Thanks!

HHR 2007 Lemon

• 2006 Chevy hhr Stalls while driving

  Written by: fedupwithgm1 on Aug 11, 2011 8:44:57 AM

  I AM SCARED, FOR MY FAMILYS SAFETY FEAR THAT THIS VEHICLE WILL STALL AND WE WILL CRASH OR BE HIT BY SOME ONE...WHEN A VEHICLE STALLS YOU LOOSE ALL POWER...THAT IS POWER STEERING, BREAKS.....THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE I AM ATTACHING A LINK THAT GM SHOULD REVIEW.....DANGER THIS VEHICLE IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN !!!!!!!!!!!!! COPY THIS LINK TO YOUR WEB BROWSER http-//abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/abc11_investigates&id=6811236 If you would prefer ... Read More

2006 Chev HHR piece of crap

• Re: 2006 HHR Sunroof [dchavis]

  Written by: laserblue on Jun 22, 2011 4:36:47 AM

  I bought my first car in 1975 (a 1973 used Dodge Dart Swinger) not bad for my 1rst car but a bit of problems. Then the others where all bought new. A 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, (very good) --- 1984 Chevrolet Blazer (s-10), (excellent) --- 1991 GMC Safari (a lemon), --- 1994 Chevrolet Blazer (s-10), (the best of all) --- 1999 Chevrolet Venture, (extremely good) --- 2005 Chevrolet Equinox (1rst year ... Read More

• Re: 2006 HHR Sunroof [dturman]

  Written by: dchavis on Jun 21, 2011 7:32:53 AM

  Sorry, I did not see your comment. It was the most problematic car we had ever owned too. We also have a 2009 Chevrolet Impala that continues to have issues. Gear shift stuck and we had to have it towed and fixed. Now the air conditioner is making a noise. We are very disappointed in the Chevrolet products. I am pretty comfortable in statng that I will not buy Chevrolet again. ... Read More

• Re: 2006 HHR Sunroof [laserblue]

  Written by: dchavis on Jun 21, 2011 7:26:34 AM

  We bought it used. It was totaled earlier this month in an auto accident. Would not buy another HHR and unlikely to buy another Chevrolet product. I do not believe that Chevrolet stands behind their products.

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• Re: 2006 HHR A NEVER ENDING ROTOE PROBLEM [warvin]

  Written by: tliota on May 19, 2011 11:12:55 AM

  Chevy turned my rotors 3 times - still vibrating. Chevy repalced the rotors after several years of arguing. 3,000mi. later vibrations are back, chevy turns them twice more after more verbal jousting. Vibration back after 4000mi. I than put Raybestoes aftermarket rotors and pads on myself - Its like a new car. Gm parts are nothing but crap.

• Re: 2006 chevy hhr POWER STEERING light coming on and power steering going out? [chevygirl123]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Apr 13, 2011 5:34:18 PM

  >It cost me $120.00 and one hour of labor. Hang onto your receipt and old part for when there is a future recall.

• CLUNKING NOISE 2006 CHEVY HHR IN FRONT END EZ FIX!!

  Written by: chevygirl123 on Apr 13, 2011 3:09:40 PM

  I HAD THE CLUNKING IN MY FRONT END I REPLACED THE STRUTS,BRAKES ECT EVERYTHING YOU COULD EMAGINE. THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS LATER UNTIL I FINALLY GOT IT FIGURED!!!!! THE NOISE WILL HAPPEN ON BIG BUMPS,TURNS AND IF YOU PUSH HARD BACK AND FORTH ON YOUR FRONT END WITH MORE THAN ONE PERSON!!!! IT SOUNDS LIKE A STRUTS NOISE NO NO ITS THE STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS YOU HAVE TWO REPLACE BOTH!! THEY ARE ... Read More

• Re: 2006 chevy hhr POWER STEERING light coming on and power steering going out? [imidazol97]

  Written by: chevygirl123 on Apr 13, 2011 2:46:33 PM

  Thank you after all the long hours of re search I figured out all the issues on my own lol. It is the same faulty part that was in the cobalt it is the ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR located under the steering colum. It cost me $120.00 and one hour of labor. They just havent recalled them in the HHRs yet. I filed a complaint with nation highway safety! Thank you ... Read More

• Re: 2006 chevy hhr POWER STEERING light coming on and power steering going out? [chevygirl123]

  Written by: gmcustsvc on Apr 11, 2011 12:47:41 PM

  chevygirl123, I would recommend taking it in to have it diagnosed by a GM dealer. Christina GM Customer Service

• Re: 2006 chevy hhr POWER STEERING light coming on and power steering going out? [chevygirl123]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Apr 8, 2011 10:25:10 AM

  > I dont know if it isnt the fuse what it could be.I have never dealt with a chevy that has Electric POWER STEERING before? There's a recall on the steering motors in Cobalts for replacement. You need to ask your dealer about that recall. Call the dealer with your last 8 digits of the VIN number and ask if your vehicle qualifies. Is the steering working normally after the car ... Read More

• 2006 chevy hhr POWER STEERING light coming on and power steering going out?

  Written by: chevygirl123 on Apr 8, 2011 9:59:51 AM

  I just had the POWER STEERING light come on my 2006 chevy hhr Lt when I pulled off the free way the power steering went out. I read the manual and it says the POWER STEERING is ELECTRIC and when I looked under the hood in the fuse box there is a fuse for the POWER STEERING? I dont know if it isnt the fuse what it could be.I have never ... Read More

Chevy HHR Interior Problems

• another broken handle on an HHR!!!!

  Written by: wonkaswheels1 on Mar 27, 2010 5:06:59 PM

  My wife loved the "Majestic Amethyst" color when the 2006 HHR came onto the market. I bought her a 2006 in 2008 and she has had a great experience with the car up until about three weeks ago when the passenger's side inside door handle "released". I was sure it was some type clip device and that it would just need to be reconnected. My wife usually drives the car back ... Read More

• Re: HHR is CRAP (KEY WANT GO BK ) [gruffy]

  Written by: leah5 on Mar 28, 2011 1:58:58 AM

  wow!!! you wont believe it, but my drivers side door handle broke today as well. i know have to roll down my window before shutting off my wonderful car, open the door from the outside, pull the door shut back enough for me to roll up my window, turn the car off, lock the doors, unlock my door by hand, get out locking the door behind me. (i have to do ... Read More

Chevrolet HHR

• Re: Rear defogger [laserblue]

  Written by: gary_t on Dec 17, 2010 11:45:06 AM

  I HAD A 2006 HHR 2LT and it did the same thing. Had to get the rear deforgger fixed 2 times. After they fixed it the first time ( warrenty ) it came back and it didnt come on with the starter. 1 month later, now out of warrenty it stopped working. Took it back to the dealership, they said it was another issue (burnt wires), and that I would have ... Read More

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• Re: 2006 HHR A NEVER ENDING ROTOE PROBLEM [pissedoff5280]

  Written by: warvin on Oct 7, 2010 8:18:08 PM

  Hi there, I have a 2007 HHR. It took me two years to decide whether or not I wanted this car. I loved the style and it had been out two years so I kept looking at Consumer Guide and did not see any bad things about it so I finally bit the bullet and purchased it brand new. The first month the car started shaking. I took it back to ... Read More

HHR Electrical/Lighting Questions

• Re: This one has my GM Service guys stumped... [tim146]

  Written by: chevy_hhr_2006 on Sep 24, 2010 8:09:11 AM

  I am relieved to find someone else out there with the same problem that I am having with my 2006 Chevy HHR LT. Tim146- My car is doing the exact same thing as yours. Mine is actually back in the shop for the third time for this issue in the last year. When I first got the car, within 3 months, I noticed that maybe after a minute or two of ... Read More

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• Re: Brake problems and vibrations [chevy_sucks]

  Written by: calnmadsmom on Jul 14, 2010 12:17:18 PM

  I have gone through 3 District Specialists...many case numbers and so many times at a Chevy dealer/mechanic... only to be told "normal wear and tear".Or, "we dont know whats wrong" The minute my warranty expired magically they found thousands of dollars worth of problems.. I said you mean the same ones I have been bringing to you now for 3 years..you now are able to figure it out...Well I am not ... Read More

• Re: GM customer service email [golflen]

  Written by: calnmadsmom on Jul 13, 2010 12:10:49 PM

  We have a 2006 HHR LT and from month 3 of ownership we have had a terrible shaking of the steering wheel, and horrible front end noise. I have taken over and over to not just on dealer repair, but two to be told " turn the rotors". I have tried to deal with three separate District Specialists all of whom seem to quit the company. I've gone through being assigned ... Read More

a/c trouble

• a/c trouble

  Written by: chevyday on Jun 29, 2010 10:18:30 AM

  i have a 2006 chevy hhr and my a/c up to about 6 months ago my a/c would not blow cold air so i heard that if i replace the a/c switch the problem would get fixed so i replaced it but i replaced it from another car and my ac worked again but it kicks on and off frequently so i cant ever have full time cold a/c. i don't ... Read More

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• Re: Chevy HHR Brake Problems [pf_flyer]

  Written by: mfern0012 on May 10, 2010 4:42:13 PM

  I have had 3 new rotors stuck on my 2006 HHR since January this year and I have to go back in again for I'll guess, another.. They keep telling me defaulty parts?? I have had this problem on going now for a year, I've put alteast 6 rotors on this since last May and I still have the same shaking issues. I've had several of the lamp bulbs, fog lamp ... Read More

• HHR Brakes @ 45,000 miles

  Written by: columbusguy on Jul 23, 2009 5:35:15 AM

  I'm wondering about the life cycle on 2006 HHR brakes & pad replacement given they now have a $75 coupon good till 8/31/2009... I had progressive problems with mine vibrating starting @ 6000 miles and I waited longer than I should have. The original dealer dropped off the Chevy Network and I took it to Jack Maxton Chevrolet on SR 161 in Columbus Ohio who fixed it on the 1st time ... Read More

• Re: BRAKES REPLACED ROTORS SHAKEY STEERING [chevman3]

  Written by: cam2006 on Apr 18, 2009 3:54:28 PM

  I have a 2006 HHR LT and my brakes would vibrate constantly. At the time the car only had 34000 miles. My husband checked the brakes and said they were fine, but we changed them anyway. TWICE. The second time took care of the problem it has been over a year but it hasn't happened again. However I have had PLENTY of other problems. I have the remote start. It quit ... Read More

Chevrolet HHR Water on Passenger Floorboard

• Chevy and the Big Fight

  Written by: lorneboy on Mar 27, 2010 9:52:26 AM

  Has anyone one the argument with chevy? My 2006 chevy hhr is filled with water. I brought it to the dealer and they can not find the leak. I was called an was asked if i drove thru a river. Enough!! Anyone have similar issues and if so, did chevy resolve it??

HHR Electrical/Lighting Questions

• This one has my GM Service guys stumped...

  Written by: tim146 on Feb 19, 2010 8:11:06 AM

  Several times over the last few years my 2006 HHR LT has had a problem that the Chevrolet service department cannot correct. When driving or after just starting the car, it occasionally/randomly/infrequently chimes 3 times, the vehicle theft light on the dash lights up, all analog gauges perform repeated full sweeps, the information display cycles through bogus readings, the shifter clicks wildly, automatic shifting stops, engine stutters but keeps going and ... Read More

Chevrolet HHR

• This one has my GM Service guys stumped...

  Written by: tim146 on Feb 19, 2010 7:58:53 AM

  Several times over the last few years my 2006 HHR LT has had a problem that the Chevrolet service department cannot correct. When driving or after just starting the car, it occasionally/randomly/infrequently chimes 3 times, the vehicle theft light on the dash lights up, all analog gauges perform repeated full sweeps, the information display cycles through bogus readings, the shifter clicks wildly, automatic shifting stops, engine stutters but keeps going and ... Read More

• Re: 2006 HHR chevy driver side broken door handle [torres4408]

  Written by: rstruthers on Feb 10, 2010 3:23:30 PM

  Tell them about the bad brakes while your at it.

• 2006 HHR chevy driver side broken door handle

  Written by: torres4408 on Feb 10, 2010 12:52:23 PM

  You would think that with all the complaints of the broken door handle in the driver side that Chevrolet would recall the vehicle to repair handle without cost to the buyer. Looks like the piece is cheap to begin with and unless I pay 500 dollar to buy a new door, I can not get it fix. What is the point if is going to break again. I guess trading the ... Read More

Chevy HHR Interior Problems

• HHR is CRAP (KEY WANT GO BK )

  Written by: hhrprobs on Dec 24, 2009 10:39:35 AM

  i own and 2006 HHR and its got 38000 mles on it. And the roters are acting up again for the 3rd time. So today i go to the store and was going to take my key out and it woudnt come out are go bk,so when i got home i called the chevy co. and told them what happen. He said let me see if i got the part. he ... Read More

• Chevy POS alias HHR

  Written by: madatgm on Dec 10, 2009 7:14:24 AM

  Instead of just screaming on this and other posts, we should find a way to initiate a class action suit. These problems are consistent from the 2006 models to the present. The water on the floor, broken door handles, leaking windshield and ABS vibration are problems known from the beginning and uncorrected in subsequent models. On every site asking about the HHR, the problems are exactly the same. Even worse is ... Read More

HHR Electrical/Lighting Questions

• Still trying to solve my problem

  Written by: tlaydee1 on May 18, 2009 10:50:48 AM

  Well i have had my 2006 HHR for about 2 mths and it started to have a Jerky movement while in idle, the car dealership said it was nothing, probably due to sitting in the car lot for a while. So i dismissed the problem until the shaking/jerky movement happened more often. So took it to a Chevy Dealer and they told me they couln't find the problem and the computer ... Read More

Chevrolet HHR Water on Passenger Floorboard

• Water on Passenger Floorboard

  Written by: lilmommadebbie on Apr 18, 2009 3:45:40 PM

  Hello to everyone, I bought a 2006 Chevy HHR in December from a Carmax in Texas, it was transferred from the San Antonio Store to the Cypress Store which is in the Houston area. Not even having it a week i was back at carmx because there was broken glass under my drivers and passenger front seats, and also inside the drivers seat where the back of the seat meats the ... Read More

Chevy HHR Interior Problems

• POOR QUALITY ON OVERPRICED PART

  Written by: dcrews on Feb 1, 2009 10:10:48 PM

  I have a 2006 LT HHR with 61,000 miles.I bought it used with 30,000 miles.The dealer,Register Chevrolet repaired a few things under warranty with fast and friendly service.Last week the driver's side inside door handle broke.No problem I thought,I will stop by my friendly dealer,buy the handle and replace it. Wrong.The handle is not available without buying the complete door panel for $366.00 plus tax.I removed the handle and repaired it ... Read More

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• Re: BRAKES REPLACED ROTORS SHAKEY STEERING [tim08hhr1]

  Written by: chevman3 on Aug 16, 2008 11:13:05 AM

  Guys, excuse me for venting but it is a beautiful Saturday here yet I am one angry HHR owner. I have a Chevy HHR 2006 with 31,000 miles and several weeks back I went to my local Chevy dealer in Wheaton/Glen Ellyn, Illinois when I noticed that the slight brake pulsating that I always had from day one with this vehicle had grown into the violent shaking that has been described ... Read More

HHR Electrical/Lighting Questions

• 2006 Chev HHR gauges not working

  Written by: deezhhr on Jul 26, 2008 10:42:34 AM

  I got into my HHR this morning & started the car...all was okay except for all the gauges were dead. Radio works fine...car runs great. There is a "warning" sound..but I can't read or see what the message is. The service dept at the local Chevy dealership is not open on Saturdays...big surprise!! Anyone ever have this problem. I'm don't know too much about cars...so any answers in "simple" terms would ... Read More

HHR Engine Problems

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [hesjr1972]

  Written by: mimielle on Jul 18, 2007 2:20:57 PM

  I've had the same thing happen to me. I bought my 2006 HHR in June 2006. In June 2007, it decided to do the same thing that you described. The car will run for one errand, and then when I go to start it again, it starts for a few seconds and then dies..engine turns off. It will start a few hours later again. The first time it happened, the dealership, ... Read More

• My hhr is a lemon!

  Written by: hhrprobs on Jul 16, 2007 4:10:05 AM

  I own a 2006 HHR,Its a pretty car,but thats all it is.I've owned the car since june of 2006.It passed it first inspection but i dont know how.lol,first off ive had to call road service to my home at least 7 times,because after playing the radio 30 mins.it would just die so the sevice man the last time found said this thing has know ground,but it did he found the problem ... Read More

• Re: Frustrated with HHR problems... [bowsers625]

  Written by: waldy526 on Jul 15, 2007 9:35:16 PM

  We have owned our 2006 HHR LS 2.2L since 4-9-07 and we have had to take it in for service 2 times already. The display says engine power reduced, when we took it in the first time they replaced the engine control module and gas cap, the second time the chevy dealership replaced the gas pedal sensor. We are about to take it in for the third time. It has done ... Read More

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• Re: Chevy HHR Brake Problems [pf_flyer]

  Written by: acmech on May 16, 2008 2:51:38 PM

  I purchased my HHR in Feb 2006. 1 week later I had it in the shop for surging when braking. They ground the brakes and all was well for a month. When it started again I was resigned to the belief that they (the brakes) were just to light for the vehicle. Mine is a LT2, so I have 17 in wheels. At about 26k my wife took it back and ... Read More

HHR Engine Problems

• Frustrated with HHR problems...

  Written by: bowsers625 on Mar 5, 2007 4:24:44 AM

  Hi I'm new to this board and had have this car since April. Since we travel a lot, we put roughly 21,000 miles on it so far. It's a 2006 LT with the basic 2.4 engine. All was going well until we had wiring problems at about 3,000 miles. When I turned the wheel to make a turn, the "engine power reduced" message came on and the power reduced drastically. This ... Read More

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• HHR Rotor problem

  Written by: dyoungm on Apr 21, 2008 5:27:45 PM

  We have a 2006 we love with 30K miles and the rotors were turned last fall. Last week the shudder of the braking started again and the rotors were turned again. Now there is a audible roar when braking even gently at anything over 30MPH. We did not do hard braking or mountainous driving before either event. The dealer tried to get me to pay for the second turning but I ... Read More

Chevrolet HHR Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Used Chevy HHR

  Written by: joliebean on Jan 31, 2007 6:36:00 PM

  Hi everyone! We are planning on purchasing a used 2006 hhr. We found a dealer with several of them, certified, for under $13,000. This seems like a 'too good to be true' kinda deal so I'm wondering if I should be cautious about this or go ahead. I've contacted the dealer and they're selling most of their vehicles way below KBB and TMV value. Thanks!

• Re: Chevrolet HHR: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [kyfdx]

  Written by: stealthrt on Sep 19, 2007 8:03:59 AM

  Heres my recent buying experience I recently bought a 2006 HHR that had an original sticker of $24,125. The original buyer bought it 14 months ago. They had it marked at $18,995 Carfax said it was local and bought locally. I had a 2003 Explorer with 48K on it. I offered $4k and my Ford OTD. They wanted $8500! Since I was in no hurry I siad no I made an ... Read More

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• Re: more problems. [pennyo]

  Written by: hhrprobs on Jul 17, 2007 6:33:16 AM

  yes im in .I think chevy should take the hhr's bk and start a new line because mines been nothing but trouble ever since i got it.I got mine in june of 2006,and it has 11000 on it.

HHR Electrical/Lighting Questions

• 2006 HHR NOT A JOKE!!!!!

  Written by: jsherrill on May 5, 2007 1:04:18 PM

  Hey guys, Just bought my first HHR and i am already having a problem, I know this is probably going to sound like a joke, but here it goes, anytime I depress the brake pedal my rear windshield wiper starts wiping, i have tried replacing the relay and to no avail it will not stop, i even tried driving the car without the relay, which solved my problem, but without the ... Read More

New HHR Owners - Give Us Your Report

• Re: I'm glad I'm not the only one experiencing issues with my 2006 HHR [mwicks3]

  Written by: mwicks3 on Apr 24, 2007 1:30:09 PM

  Still going thru the same ole crap with the Service. Last week I filled out a customer survey form and I ripped the service and Chevrolet a you know what.......... I wasn't going to take my car back to the same place but unfortunately I did not communicate this with my spouse. She then set up another appointment to have them look at the car. When she was there, the guy ... Read More

• I'm glad I'm not the only one experiencing issues with my 2006 HHR

  Written by: mwicks3 on Apr 14, 2007 12:17:23 PM

  The list continues to grow and I dont know what else to do. Purchased in March 2006 Upon driving off the lot and told that the following would be taken care of immediately...... 1. Radio speakers were fried.... 2. Radio Clock was faster than time itself 3. Water Leak on passenger side floor 4. Does anyone else have a sound of swooshing water in the front right of the engine area ... Read More

Chevrolet HHR Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 06 chevrolet HHR

  Written by: jenmike on Feb 25, 2007 5:08:09 PM

  We have had our HHR for about a month. I love it. We ended up sending out for quotes for a 2006 model. We got back quite a few. We ended up going ot a dealership in georgia, we are in alabama, the dealership was great. They didnt have the exact one we went to look at since it sold the night before. They did end up giving a $21,000 HHR ... Read More

HHR Engine Problems

• Starting Problem

  Written by: mborohoney1 on Oct 26, 2006 6:45:35 AM

  I stopped to fill my 2006 HHR with gas. Turned off the engine, then turned the key to reset my "trip" button and roll down a window. Turned off key, then pumped my gas. When I got back in the car, I turned the key and got a clicking noise, it would not start. I got out of the car and tried to use the remote starter. When I pushed the ... Read More

New HHR Owners - Give Us Your Report

• I LOVE MY 2006 HHR & will buy another for sure!

  Written by: topsk9trainer on Oct 9, 2006 11:45:05 PM

  I bought my HHR (my boyfriend's father is a higher up at a local dealer in Illinois) for a very nice price and it's all been beautiful since. I PUT TONS of mileage on my vehicles and quite frankly was nervous that a Chevy product wouldn't hold up to the early beating it was no doubt soon to receive after purchase. Well, I'm glad to say that since purchase and driving ... Read More

• Re: HHR Love-Hate Relationship [greyfox_dw]

  Written by: greyfox_dw on Jul 14, 2006 11:54:58 AM

  Well, after replacing a part on the steering column, as per the TSB, it didn't work and the noise got worse. My dealer's service manager decided to replace the entire steering column to see if that would do the trick. That was it for me...as you can see from my original post I have spent a lot of time at the dealer getting things fixed and replaced since I purchased my ... Read More

Chevy HHR: Problems & Solutions

• CHEVY HHR OIL & OIL FILTER CHANGE

  Written by: mrfc on Jul 10, 2006 8:34:52 AM

  from what i have read the oil filter on a 2006 chevy hhr is located on the top of the engine to the right of center as you are looking down on the engine. supposedly it is under a black cap with a large hex nut. my queston is i have also read that you do not have to crawl underneath the car to change the oil but if that is ... Read More

• Re: Water on drivers floor after rain [essness]

  Written by: dancerman on Jun 30, 2006 6:59:22 AM

  Go to the "2006 Chevy HHR" forum and search for the word "water". There are a couple dozen postings about this issue.

Chevrolet HHR Lease Questions

• Re: Chevrolet HHR: Lease Questions [Car_man]

  Written by: mel1962 on Apr 24, 2006 6:37:23 AM

  We leased our new 2006 HHR (Harry for short) for 4 years. At 3 years we can trade it, buy it, walk away from it so long as the miles are right. 12,000 per year. Since I hardly put that on a car we should be okay. We got ours from Garber Auto Mall, Green Cove Springs, Florida. Mel :)

Chevy HHR: Problems & Solutions

• TC light on (in Park) = Hard Shifting Auto - HELP!!

  Written by: redgeminipa on Apr 22, 2006 5:32:03 PM

  Ok, Folks. Please let me know if any of you have experienced this problem... This problem started with less than 2,000 miles on the car. (a couple of days after I rated the car a "10.0" on the reviews). After I drove the car for about 15 minutes, I put it in Park and left it running. Got out and pumped gas. When I got back in, the "TC-off" light was ... Read More

Chevrolet HHR Lease Questions

• Re: Chevrolet HHR: Lease Questions [ls2gto]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 2, 2006 2:37:54 AM

  Hi ls2gto. According to the latest information that I have seen, if you were to lease a 2006 Chevrolet HHR through GMAC right now for 24 months with 12,000 miles per year, its base lease rate and residual value should be 6.75% and 59%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease are 6.75% and 54%. The numbers for an otherwise identical 48 month lease are 6.75% and 44%. ... Read More

Chevrolet HHR

• Re: In the market for a 2006 Chevy HHR. [smogdung]

  Written by: ray80 on Feb 20, 2006 5:18:32 PM

  While I live in CT, I buy fuel usually in Mass (Sshh) I paid $2.34 sunday down a bit from a couple weeks ago. 93 seems to be the norm around here rather then 91, and it runs .20 above 87

• Re: In the market for a 2006 Chevy HHR. [ray80]

  Written by: smogdung on Feb 20, 2006 3:14:18 PM

  What does 93 octane cost ya? I don't even think they sell anything over 91 around Kansas City...it's about $2.25 here right now...did see 87 for $1.97 Saturday....

• Re: In the market for a 2006 Chevy HHR. [ray80]

  Written by: lestat520 on Feb 20, 2006 12:45:49 PM

  Thanks for the input. I'll try not to over power it if I do dicide to get the HHR.

• Re: In the market for a 2006 Chevy HHR. [smogdung]

  Written by: lestat520 on Feb 20, 2006 12:43:30 PM

  Thank you very much for your input.

• Re: In the market for a 2006 Chevy HHR. [lestat520]

  Written by: ray80 on Feb 20, 2006 10:41:57 AM

  Ours seems to be pretty good in snow ( I always run on winter tires here in the NE ,RWD,FWD,AWD whatever I'm driving) The only thing I've noticed is I tend to overpower it a bit (2.4 engine running 93 manual tranny) from a start mostly, I think if I ran lower octane I wouldn't be doing that.

• Re: In the market for a 2006 Chevy HHR. [lestat520]

  Written by: smogdung on Feb 19, 2006 1:14:00 PM

  Mine is a 2LT with the 2.4L, it has an automatic transmission and like all HHRs with an automatic transmission it has electronic traction control. I've been thru 2 decent snow storms (6-12inches) and it works great. The antilock brakes work great too. All HHRs with an automatic transmission also have remote start from the factory...good feature. Averaging about 26-27 mpg so far.

• In the market for a 2006 Chevy HHR.

  Written by: lestat520 on Feb 19, 2006 12:21:18 PM

  Hello I am Lestat and I am in the market for a HHR. I have gone into review sites over and over and all I read is how it is a duplicate of the PT Cruiser. I would like some input from actual owners to let me know what is good and what is bad about the HHR. My real concern however, is how does it function in snow conditions I ... Read More

Chevrolet HHR Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Should I jump on this?

  Written by: lopper on Feb 14, 2006 7:06:56 AM

  Is this a good deal for the price: 2006 Chevrolet HHR LT Black Exterior Grey Leather Interior Air bags - Side curtain included Running Boards, color keyed Automatic Transmission 17" High Polish Alloy Wheels 2.4L 4CYL Engine Sport Tuned Suspension Bright Chrome Appearance Package 4-Wheen Anti-lock breaks Pioneer 7 speaker amplified system Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Redundant Radio Controls Leather Wrapped Shift Knob Auto-dim I/S Mirror with compass Total: $20,610

Chevrolet HHR

• press request

  Written by: kirstie_h on Feb 6, 2006 9:28:11 AM

  A reporter seeks to interview owners of the Ford Fusion, Chrysler 300C and Chevy HHR. Please respond to jfallon@edmunds.com before Wednesday, February 8, 2006 with your daytime contact info and a few words about the model you chose.

Chevrolet HHR Lease Questions

• Re: Chevrolet HHR: Lease Questions [kyfdx]

  Written by: ls2gto on Jan 21, 2006 12:34:53 PM

  Looking for information on residuals and money factors on 2006 HHR, 12K miles/year, for two, three, and four years. Thanks!

Chevrolet HHR

• Re: Prices Paid for HHR [gogophers1]

  Written by: whipped95 on Oct 28, 2005 4:29:17 AM

  "Speaking of styling, it's all a matter of personal taste, but I think the HHR is perhaps the best looking 2006 model on the road. One with fresh dealer tags came up behind me on the expressway today and I almost got in a bender because I kept eyeing it up in the mirror. The front-end, in particular, is absolutely gorgeous. " I pulled up to an HHR in our new ... Read More

• Re: HMMMMM, typical GM, nothing works right [beliver]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Oct 5, 2005 10:45:33 AM

  "2006 Chevrolet Colorado $1,000 2006 Chevrolet Corvette $1,000 2006 Chevrolet Equinox $1,000 2006 Chevrolet Express $2,000 2006 Chevrolet HHR $1,000 2006 Chevrolet Impala $2,000" from the link provided a couple of messages back. The HHR does let you use $1000 of accrued credit toward purchase of one.

• Re: Try Chevy [gogophers1]

  Written by: m1miata on Oct 4, 2005 1:53:28 PM

  Yes. No cruise control on the last three cars I have owned. No problem. With todays traffic, there are very few times I could use cruise control anyway. Safer without it, and I don't need to dance while driving anyway. The PT does indeed need air conditioning. With air and discounts it is around $13.5K before tax. lic. and doc fee ( $45 is what I paid ) This is the ... Read More

• Lori interview.

  Written by: 62vetteefp on Sep 12, 2005 10:42:01 AM

  "They've got me on max overtime and running every one I can make," Lori Queen, GM's vehicle line executive for small cars, told Automotive News. Confident that the Chevrolet HHR is a hit, General Motors plans a robust 2006-model production of 100,000 units. Read the above in the newspaper. Average age of 49. HHR's average transaction price in August was $20,199.

• Re: info on hhr [onlyagirl]

  Written by: pat on Sep 9, 2005 3:32:14 PM

  All you ever wanted to know about the HHR starts here: 2006 Chevrolet HHR Styles.

• Inside Line Full Test

  Written by: pf_flyer on Aug 15, 2005 11:34:04 AM

  If you haven't seen it, right this way to the 2006 Chevrolet HHR full road test and video.

• More positive review

  Written by: vanman1 on Aug 3, 2005 5:04:03 PM

  From the car connection http://www.thecarconnection.com/Vehicle_Reviews/SUVs_Wagons/2006_Chevrolet_HHR.S181.A9004.- html

• Canadian Pricing

  Written by: vanman1 on Jun 16, 2005 5:27:14 PM

  Very competitive MSRPS!!!!!!!!! General Motors of Canada has announced pricing for the all-new 2006 Chevrolet HHR crossover vehicle: $18,995 for the base LS and $21,195 for the up-level LT. http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/050616-3.htm

• Re: September? [medinamalibu]

  Written by: medinamalibu on May 26, 2005 9:59:23 AM

  From a GM press release 7/27/2004: The HHR, a crossover vehicle with expressive design and surprising functionality, will add to Chevy's growing family of SUVs when it goes into production in summer 2005 as a 2006 model. Hah, d'oh! 5/6/2005 HHR production begins in the second quarter in Ramos , Mexico . Vehicles will be in dealerships by late summer. Okay, so maybe they did move it up a little. Hey ... Read More

• 2006 Chevy HHR

  Written by: theo2709 on Aug 24, 2004 10:27:15 AM

• 2006 Chevy HHR

  Written by: theo2709 on Dec 18, 2003 7:35:01 PM

  All-New HHR Adds To Chevrolet's Growing Family Of Crossover DETROIT- Chevrolet Motor Division has officially selected the name HHR for its all-new crossover vehicle. HHR will begin production in summer of 2005 as a 2006 model. "With its expressive design and surprising functionality, HHR is a great addition to our family of Chevrolet vehicles," said Pete Langenhorst, Chevrolet Cobalt and HHR marketing director. HHR was an internal codename for "heritage high ... Read More