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2006 Chevrolet HHR

SUV or crossover · 4 trims · 2.2 L 4-cylinder, 2.4 L 4-cylinder 5 recalls

Typical repair costs

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Fuel economy

Trim City Highway Combined
FWD 11.5 8.5 10.1 L/100 km
FWD 11.5 7.6 9.8 L/100 km
FWD 11.6 8.1 10.0 L/100 km
FWD 11.8 8.3 10.2 L/100 km

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

  • Other Transport Canada 2014126 ·

    On certain vehicles, a defect may allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the key is not in the "Off" position. This could result in unintended vehicle movement if the transmission is not in the "park" position (automatic transmission) or not in the rev...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Electrical Transport Canada 2014060 ·

    On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight and the vehicle goes off-road or is subjected to some other jarring event. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” positi...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Steering Transport Canada 2010447 ·

    Certain vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. If the power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Centre and a chime sounds to inform the...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Other Transport Canada 2008322 ·

    On certain vehicles, the door on the storage bin in the top centre of instrument panel may not remain closed during an impact and could result in personal injuries. Correction: Owners will received a latch reinforcement kit and installation instructions.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Other Transport Canada 2008214 ·

    Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 115 - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Specifically, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) digit - position 4 in the VIN - should have had the letter "C" (for vehicles with a GVWR 4,001 - 5,000 lb), but instead...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 5 U.S. recalls

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

  • Electrical system: ignition: switch NHTSA (U.S.) 14E021000 ·

    UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors m...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Electrical system: ignition NHTSA (U.S.) 14V171000 ·

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the igniti...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Air bags; electrical system: ignition: switch NHTSA (U.S.) 14V047000 ·

    This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) no...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Air bags NHTSA (U.S.) 08V046000 ·

    GM IS RECALLING 181,516 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIR BAGS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.' IN TESTS, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OC...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Air bags: frontal NHTSA (U.S.) 06V417000 ·

    CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PAS...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

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Specs

Body type
SUV or crossover
Engines
2.2 L 4-cylinder, 2.4 L 4-cylinder
Fuel
Gas
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
Drivetrains
FWD