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3GNDA23D46S••••••2006 Chevrolet SSR
This build draws 16.8× more complaints than the average 2006 Chevrolet SSR build (21 vs 1).
21on this build
5on the model
4builds in total
3involved a crash
Most reportedSteering 12Electrical System 5Service Brakes 3Hydraulic 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashJul 2014
All electronic shut off no brakes no steering wound up in the ditch key would not turn to the off posiposition
Latches/locks/linkagesJun 2014
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 NHTSA campaign number 08V444000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was…
StructureDec 2010
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…
Service BrakesAug 2009
My 2006 hhr vibrates violently when the brakes are applied. I've had this problem checked numerous times from approximately 12000 miles on. I am currently at 55000. After inspections I was advised nothing was wrong with my brakes. I was told the materials used for the brakes…
Engine And Engine CoolingDec 2006
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet ssr. The contact stated that water entered the vehicle and damaged the gasket. The dealer replaced the gasket, but now the electrical system malfunctions and the vehicle shuts down without warning. The failure occurred while driving 55 mph. The…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3GNDA23D46S638284 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.