2006 Chevrolet HHR engine problems
The 2006 Chevrolet HHR has 74 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
74
Engine complaints
5%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THERE WAS A STRONG BURNING ODOR AND THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE ENGINE OIL PAN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND HE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2006 Chevrolet HHR have?
NHTSA has 74 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet HHR engine — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.