Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
Car started smelling gas inside when driving and have to open the window to get some fresh air. A clicking noise, too much noise from the front suspension when turning or driving. . L took the car for oil change and the dealer tech did not want to drive the car stating that it's safety issues. They said the lower control arms has been wear out and that the "sway bar"is shorter wearing my tires. In just this year l have change the 4 tires twice. Discount tires said they have not seen such a thing before the wearing occures in the inside part of the tires. . . The entire front suspension is collapsing. Gm need to issues a recall for these issues. . . . The dealer gave me a repair quote of almost $3000 . . . Gm need to take responsibility of all these issues and offer a credit or repurchased the car back. . . L have children that l transporter back and forth to school and to hospital. . . And need a safer car. . .
At 107,000 miles four of the left front wheel studs failed. The vehicle was being driven at 25 mph and was brought to a stop without the wheel coming off the car. Due to the design of the oem hubcap it is impossible to tell when one or more lug nuts have failed. If this failure would have happened at high speed the results would have been catastrophic.
In Feb 2015 I had to have the hub replaced, I also had new breaks put on. In Feb 2016 I had to have the hub replaced again. We are now in may 2016 my car is doing the same thing and I think I am going to have to have the hub replaced again. When I apply my brakes the whole car shakes and the steering wheel feels like it is going to come off, the brakes feel like they are grabbing and letting go.
In our 2006 Chevrolet Hhr, the front right and left wheel bearing hub assemblies have failed at 57,000 miles. The symptom was a rumbling noise beginning at 40 mph to 45 mph. Wheel bearings are not designed to be a perishable item. In comparison, all four wheels still have the original brake pads that have not yet worn out. Without question, brake pads should wear out before wheel bearings. Since the vehicle was out of warranty I had a local repair shop replace the right front wheel bearing hub assembly that was the worst, and submitted a complaint to Chevrolet to see if they would assist in repairs on the left side. After paying for a dealer ($109) to diagnose what I already knew (as a requirement to start the investigation process) the verdict was a "worn out" wheel hub assembly. I have now been told that I do not qualify for any assistance from Chevrolet. It is my opinion that the failures are the result of either a serious design deficiency or manufacturing quality defect. Fortunately, the bearings did not fail catastrophically to cause a crash. I am concerned that what I have experienced may be a wide spread problem in the Hhr population.
Right front wheel bearing failure. Very dangerous.
Whenever it rains the passenger side leaks from the counsel the carpet always gets soaked. . . A lot of people have this problem. . . Another known issue is the cam position sensor a lot of people have this problem now having issues with the bearings in my front wheels which seems to be another known issue others are having as well.