Chevrolet HHR electrical problems
401 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
3,574 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
69,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2011 model years. Data snapshot: . 2,899 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
401 of 3,574 complaints match this topic (11.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10143027 · 2005-11-17 (November 17, 2005)
BODY MODULE FAILED DURING IGNITION OFF CONDITION. AIR BAGS REMAINED POWERED, DRAINING THE BATTERY. AIR BAGS COULD DEPLOY DURING IGNITION OFF POSITION CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD TO FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS LOADING OR UNLOADING. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 3,045 miles reported. Look up ODI 10143027 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10200259 · 2007-08-21 (August 21, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE HIS SPOUSE WAS DRIVING. SHE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING SHORT CIRCUITED IN THE STEERING HARNESS AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND SPEED WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 27,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 27,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10200259 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10210344 · 2007-11-29 (November 29, 2007)
THREE TIMES PREVIOUSLY AND AGAIN IN THE PAST WEEK FOR THE 4TH TIME MY 2006 CHEVROLET HHR HAS BEEN TAKEN IN TO THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SAME PROBLEM-- WHICH I BELIEVE IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND WHICH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CAN NOT IDENTIFY. MY 2006 HHR HAS THE PROPENSITY TO "TURN ITSELF OFF" WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON ROADS OR HIGHWAYS. THIS TENDS TO OCCUR WHEN CROSSING OVER SMALL POTHOLES, BUMPS OR JOINTS IN THE ROAD. THE FIRST 2 TIMES THAT THE AUTO WAS TAKEN IN TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT THEY SAID NO PROBLEM COULD BE IDENTIFIED.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10210344 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10214932 · 2008-01-15 (January 15, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A CAR WASH, THE ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ALLOWED THE CONTACT TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LOST TOTAL POWER. HE NOTIFIED GENERAL MOTORS AND AAA TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATED THAT THIS MAY OCCUR IF ONE WERE TO DRIVE THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER. IT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE MAY STALL AND CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO COLLECT WATER AND MOISTURE. GENERAL MOTORS STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A MANUFACTU…
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10214932 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10225225 · 2008-04-21 (April 21, 2008)
RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN MAIL 04-05-08. TRIED TO CALL DEALER ON SATURDAY, BUT GET THROUGH. TALKED TO A REP IN THE SERVICE DEPT AT LONDOFF CHEVROLET. PER REP THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. HE ADVISED ME TO CALL BACK IN A WEEK. CALLED 04-11-08 AND GOT AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE ROOF-RAIL AIR BAG INSTALLED IN ORDER TO CONFORM TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 201 FOR MY HHR. I WAS GIVEN AN APPOINTMENT FOR FRIDAY, 04-18-08 AT 10:00AM TO FIND OUT THAT SUPPOSEDLY THEY JUST INSTALLED THE LAST ONE AND DIDN'T HAVE THE PART…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10225225 at NHTSA ↗