2006 Chevrolet HHR engine problems

Filed Aug 2, 2025 · Body, Engine · TX

The door few open because the door latch broke off

Filed Dec 18, 2017 · Engine · 80,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact was a certified technician and went to sunset chevrolet (910 traffic ave, sumner, wa 98390) where he received mechanical advise. The vehicle was repaired by the contact, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 86,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. While driving up to 10 MPH, the check engine indicator flashed off and on and the vehicle would not accelerate. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2017 · Engine · 80,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the power reduced warning indicator illuminated. The acceleration stopped and the vehicle stalled. The radio and brakes were working. The contact turned off the vehicle, restarted it, and it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2016 · Engine · 140,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a period of reduced engine power while being operated 45-50 MPH. The engine power reduced warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 01/26/2017*ct

Filed Oct 21, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 130,000 miles · CA

Driving at 70 MPH on freeway and suddenly "engine power reduced" warning comes on display and I can't accelerate. The engine cut off. On the freeway. This is not safe (obviously) and I don't see myself buying another chevy again. I have a family and this problem could kill us all.

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 24,400 miles · HI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while the contact and her sister were in the vehicle. The contact stated that the fire affected the engine compartment and was extinguished by pedestrians. A fire report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 24,400.

Filed Dec 17, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 148,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). While driving approximately 40 MPH the vehicle stalled after the engine power greatly reduced and engine disabled warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle did restart; however, the failure recurred every 20 minutes on several occasions. The vehicle would restart after approximately 10 minutes. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the recall repair was guaranteed for one year. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2015 · Engine · 125,000 miles · MS

Whenever the engine was running, there was a strong smell of engine exhaust coming into the vehicle through the A/C vents. The flex hose coming from the engine to the catalytic converter had developed a large crack. The exhaust fumes were being sucked into the ventilation system and out through the A/C vents, filling the cabin of the vehicle with exhaust fumes. The design of the flex pipe is seriously flawed as if it's made to fail. It was too dangerous to drive with my kids in the car because of the threat of the carbon monoxide that we were breathing from this issue. I believe that this may also be the cause of severe headaches that I had been suffering from.

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Engine · MD

My car coolant went from 187 to 216 what cause this.