2006 Chevrolet HHR Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “gear shift” (22% of reports).
- 82power train complaints
- 60,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Gear shift: mentioned in 18 of 82 complaints (22%)
- Remove key: mentioned in 15 of 82 complaints (18%)
- Steering column: mentioned in 10 of 82 complaints (12%)
- Stuck ignition: mentioned in 6 of 82 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR at $350, and half of them between $270 and $370.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 74 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 82 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Chevrolet HHR power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and would not properly accelerate. Additionally, the front passengerâs side door would not open while using the interior door latch. The contact stated while using the…
The shift lever shows the vehicle in park but the actual gear is reverse because the transmission shift cable adjustment clip has become dislodged from its position and will not engage to the proper gear. As a result the vehicle will not start and it will also roll backwards without engaging the…
My air bag service light comes on and my power steering dont work while this air bag service light is on. My heat dont work either while my air bag service light is on. I can drive it for awhile and when my air bag light goes off my power steering starts to work and my heat does too.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Chevrolet HHRs have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about power train for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR (8% of the 1,006 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR?
Owners report a typical cost of $350 (half paid between $270 and $370), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR?
The most frequent phrase is “gear shift”, in 18 of 82 complaints, followed by “remove key” (15).
Other 2006 Chevrolet HHR problems
- Steering problems (458)
- Electrical System problems (222)
- Structure problems (119)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (70)
- Air Bags problems (63)
See all 2006 Chevrolet HHR problems or power train problems across all HHR years.