2006 Chevrolet HHR: water leaks into the cabin

Filed Jun 8, 2020 · Body, Visibility · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that during inclement weather, water leaked into the vehicle from underneath the dashboard on the passenger's side of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact became aware that the sunroof was superglued together. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be inspected. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not included.

Filed Mar 8, 2017 · AL

Water leaking in passenger floor board only when rain

Filed Apr 28, 2015 · Body, Visibility · 10,000 miles · AL

The car has had the A/C fan motor replaced at least 4 times, each time it was damaged by a water leak. The dealership replaced motor once while under warranty but stated they could not find/fix the leak. This was a lie because it is a common problem with the butyl patch, easily found in the most basic internet search. The door handles are made of the cheapest plastic, driver's side interior door handle broke off. There is water leaking into the rear driver's side floorboard with no cause yet found. The worst part of this is the chevrolet dealership where I purchased the vehicle not completely fixing the leak problem during the warranty period, then charging me to fix it again after the warranty had expired. Now I can't even get them to return my phone calls regarding the recall repairs they are required to do.

Filed Nov 15, 2011 · Steering, Visibility · 27,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact noticed after rainy weather that there was a substantial amount of water on the front passenger side floorboard of water was at least four inches. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the water leak could possibly have come from the front windshield or sun roof. In addition, there was an intermittent loss of power steering. The vehicle had not been repaired for the defects. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 26, 2011 · Body, Driver assistance · 75,000 miles · FL

The power steering doesnt work anymore, both of the front inside door handles broke off, water leaking in passenger front coming from the moter area somewhere I called the dealership but no recalls and I have read on numorus forums of other people having the same problem but gm still hasn't issued a recall.

Filed Apr 7, 2011 · Body · 45,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that after a severe rain, there was an accumulation of two inches of water on the front passenger floor board area. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed the contact that the water leaked in through the heater ducts. The technician recommended that the carpet be replaced due to the possibility of mold growing. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. Updated 06/17/11*lj the consumer was informed the seal came off aorund the heater switch which allowed water to get in the heater and caused the motor to only have one speed. The consumer was also informed the carpet would never dry and eventually, it would grow mold. Updated 06/21/11

Filed Feb 10, 2011 · Body, Electrical · 60,000 miles · PA

Few issues that several people also have discussed on the web: **transmission hard shifting. Still an issue, garages and dealer have not been able to resolve **key not coming out of ignition. Recent issue not fixed yet. May be transmission interlock issue based on internet discussions **leak and water gets in car. Gets my heat blower wet and blows out a part and I only have off and high fan settings. Ongoing issue as well.

Filed Dec 21, 2010 · Body · 81,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that water leaked into the front passenger side floor through the air intake. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but it was not inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2009 · Body, Brakes · 52,000 miles · NJ

I own a 2006 chevy hhr lt2, it has approx. 52k miles, and a rattle, vibration in the steering column has been occurring at speeds below 45mph. Also, the driver side floor is continuing to flood with water, and the heater/AC blower has failed or shorted out. Lastly, I have had the brake rotors worked on 4 times by chevy, and they are now once again in need of repair. I recently took my vehicle back to the dealer for the rattle in the steering and the water leak. I found numerous tsb articles for the issues, but the dealer and gm are claiming the tsbs do not exist. The repairs will total more than $1100. I was told the bushings, and tension rods are the problem with my steering, and they would need to be replaced. At 52k miles I find it hard to believe these items would fail.. My major concern is my safety related to the steering as well as any possible electrical issue stemming from the water leak.. I do not understand why gm has not issued a recall for the steering issue as well as for the brake rotors. If you go to any vehicle complaint web site for the hhr you will see 100's of postings related to bad brakes. There are also similar complaints pertaining to the steering. The dealership refused to honor or compromise with regards to performing the repairs for free or for a reduced fee. I contacted gm corporate and filed a complaint. I was told the gm district manager would contact me. I am still waiting.

Filed Oct 15, 2008 · Brakes, Visibility · 14,300 miles · OH

My brakes shimmied/ vibrated badly when my hhr had 14300 miles, ferris chevrolet dealership turned, ground, the rotors to repair the problem on 07/30/07 at the same time the heater/AC fan switch was repaired on 9/28/08 with 28365 miles on my hhr the same problem was repaired at the dealership, the brakes should not shimmy and need repairing every 14000 miles, this need to be corrected with new improved rotors before their is a total brake failure we plan on keeping this car for a long time, who is going to pay to fix this!at the same time the heater/AC fan switch was repaired and the fan motor was replaced, we were told water leaks on the fan, we have had water leak thru the heater vents before.

Filed Sep 10, 2008 · 47,321 miles · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. After a heavy rainstorm, the contact noticed that the entire front and rear seats and the carpet in the passenger compartment were damaged due to unknown water leakage. The water level was four inches high in the front and rear driver's side front and rear passenger sides. There was mildew on the front and rear driver's side seats, gear shift, floor panel, and vents. A strong odor was present. The vehicle has not been taken to an authorized dealer. The failure and current mileages were 47,321.

Filed Jun 22, 2008 · Body · 44,444 miles · FL

Each time it rains water leaks into car causing the floorboard to become soaked causing damage to the carpet and possibly damaging the wires which can cause shorts in turn can cause a fire within the vehicle. Please investigate this issue there are numerous vehicles of this model with this issue.