2006 Chevrolet HHR locks problems

Filed Jul 27, 2023 · Electrical, Locks · 92,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and would not properly accelerate. Additionally, the front passenger’s side door would not open while using the interior door latch. The contact stated while using the cigarette lighter, the vehicle shut off, and smoke filled the cabin of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 220,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the engine temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. Additionally, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and the rear hatch door would erroneously opened and would not remain securely closed. The cause of the failures were not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted or notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 220,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 175,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side door handles fractured. The failure happened without warning. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle. The battery also failed and prevented the driver and passenger side windows from being used. The vehicle was diagnosed and the door handles were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Locks · 50,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contacted stated while exiting the vehicle, the door handle failed. As a result the contact was unable to exit the vehicle. The failure recurred on three occasions. The vehicle was taken a dealer. The mechanic stated that the door handle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Locks · 20,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the driver's side exterior door latch fractured on two separate occasions. The dealer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 08v444000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side interior door handles became fractured and were not replaced. In addition, the federal safety agency campaign number 14v171000 (electrical system) was referenced however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced under the recall because the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Apr 15, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 10,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the front driver and front passenger side interior door handles were fractured. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle using the interior door handles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the door handles had broken off due to the weakened plastic materials used to manufacture them. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 07/08/14 ma the consumer also stated the vehicle stalled.

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Body, Locks · 93,724 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to open from the inside or outside. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 93,724. *tr updated 04/30/13

Filed Jul 19, 2012 · Locks · 124,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the interior door handle on the front driver's side broke off. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, however it was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, however no further assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 124,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2012 · Locks · 77,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the passenger side door handle broke away from the cable that allowed the door to open. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact stated that the same failure occurred on the driver's side in the past. The dealer stated that they had to replace the door latch and reconnect the cable to the latch. The manufacturer was contacted and would investigate the failure. The failure and current mileages were 77,000. ... Updated 07/27/12 *bf . The cosumer believes that the plastic becomes dehydrated from air flow and baking heat from the sun. Updated 08/02/2012