2006 Chevrolet HHR Steering Problems
Owners have filed 458 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 46% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering motor” (10% of reports).
- 458steering complaints
- 78,000median miles at failure
- 19mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $690typical repair cost reported by owners
- 31%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.
- Steering motor: mentioned in 45 of 458 complaints (10%)
- Became difficult: mentioned in 33 of 458 complaints (7%)
- Electric power: mentioned in 29 of 458 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR at $690, and half of them between $430 and $1,050.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2020), 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 steering problems happen?
Based on 401 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 458 complaints, 19 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Chevrolet HHR steering complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering 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.
While replacing 3 motor mounts, engine oil pan,transmission oil pan, also CV axles, wheel bearings needed replaced. When i got my car back the power steering wasn't working. My mechanic said there was a recall for my year, make and model for the power steering assist. I haven't gotten this fixed…
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure…
The (EPS) system in my 2006 Chevy HHR has experienced multiple malfunctions. The power steering suddenly cuts out without warning while driving at both low and high speeds, making it extremely difficult to steer, especially when attempting to turn or change lanes. This failure happens…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Chevrolet HHRs have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 458 owner complaints about steering for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR (46% 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 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 78,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR?
Owners report a typical cost of $690 (half paid between $430 and $1,050), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR?
The most frequent phrase is “steering motor”, in 45 of 458 complaints, followed by “became difficult” (33).
Other 2006 Chevrolet HHR problems
See all 2006 Chevrolet HHR problems or steering problems across all HHR years.