2006 Chevrolet HHR visibility problems

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 Jul 14, 2016 · Visibility · 85,000 miles · IN

Was driving on a busy highway, while it was raining and my windshield wiper on the passenger side jerked and stopped working.

Filed Dec 27, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 135,000 miles · TN

I was driving to my family's home on christmas, when my car suddenly began to smell like burnt rubber inside of the car. It was raining on that day. Suddenly the cars AC, or h vac did not work anymore. Upon googling things of what it could be, I found out that the resistor and blower motor had been burnt do to be allowing water to enter the blower motor panel from the outside of the car. Upon looking at my blower motor and resistor I found evident burn marks on them. Gm should investigate how rainwater can enter the cars blower motor causing a burning smell in a inhalation of fumes of burning plastic. Not to mention my ability not to see out of the window due to the defrost not working. This is a safety concern!!

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 Feb 19, 2015 · Visibility · 79,836 miles · MD

January 14, 2013 the vehicle was taken to ourisman chevrolet of bowie for blower not working for heat or defrost. I was told their was a short in the blower resister. It was replaced and I paid $225.34 then, on september 2, 2014 same problem occurred. Took back to same dealership and was told same problem. However, it was after 1 year warranty so I had to pay $181.68 to fix. On december 10, 2014, had to bring car in again for same problem. This time it was covered under warranty. I was told there was an additional part that was needed to be fixed and it would cost $454.43. Ourisman told me if I did not get this part the blower motor would eventually go again and stop working. I don't understand how you can fix a part three times and not have the knowledge to replace the "motor" that makes it work. I also asked if these parts have been recalled. They said no. On that same day, I called gm to see if they could assist in having both parts repaired at no cost. They refused. So ourisman fixed the resistor. On february 3, 2015 (very cold) the system would only work on low speed. On february 13, 2015 no fan for heat or defrost. On february 16, 2015 I called gm to explain my situation. They stated since the car is a 2006 there is nothing they can do and its up to the discretion of dealership. I have not contacted the dealership yet because I do not have the money to pay and my hope is the federal safety agency will assist me with this ongoing problem and provide insight about the parts in question.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Visibility · 68,000 miles · NJ

I was driving with my sister on rt 9 in lakewood nj in stop and go traffic. We heard a loud pop that sounded like a gun shot or something that hit my roof. I drove a few blocks to try and find a spot to take a look, when I opened my inside sunroof shade I saw that my sunroof was shattered. I called the lakewood police and they took a report. I will be getting it fixed today, I have to pay $100.00 deductible. I'm just glad we were not hurt. I went on line and saw that quite a few car's of other makes and models have had this same problem. That is how I found your website. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

2006 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and power steering and other vehicle problems. *smd the consumer stated two days after getting the vehicle back from the dealer, the vehicle had to be flat-bedded back to the dealer, because it wouldn't start. It was determined the ignition switch needed to be replaced. Also, the right passenger outside mirror fell off, the right passenger wiper arm broke, the rotors were replaced twice in two years, and the rear shocks were replaced.

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 180,000 miles · RI

Fuel leak in front of drivers side rear wheel. This is completely unacceptable in an 8 year old vehicle. The fuel line corroded and leaked heavily, cost me $254.22 to replace this faulty gas line. I am obviously not the only person this has happened to. I have also had all the other typical problems such as the key will not release from ignition, bad rotors, loose front end bushings and excessive front end vibration over typical street cracks. Broken drivers side interior door handle, cracked windshield...... *tr updated 10/22/2014

Filed Mar 1, 2013 · Visibility · 121,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the driver's side windshield wiper failed and the arm of the wiper became fractured. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 121,000. Updated 4/8/13

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.