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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3GNDA23D76S••••••2006 Chevrolet HHR
That is about average for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR — 15 complaints per build across 53 builds.
16on this build
807on the model
53builds in total
Most reportedSteering 7Electrical System 5Power Train 4Air Bags 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringMay 2019
I was heading out to my car and tried to remote start my car and it did t work and I tried it twice and then got in my car and notice my check engine light and power steering came on after I put the car in gear and began moving and I stopped and when I went to turn it was hard…
Fuel/propulsion SystemNov 2017
Fuel line leak by left rear tire which also is next to the tailpipe. I have read several complaints online about this problem. The line sits in a pool of water that forms on the frame
EngineOct 2017
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.…
Electrical SystemAug 2015
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14V171000 (electrical system) was performed; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle stalled several times. In addition, when the gear was shifted into park, the ignition…
Power TrainMay 2015
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The vehicle jerked whenever the contact shifted gears. The failure occurred whether the vehicle were in drive, neutral, or reverse. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V171000 (electrical system). The contact…
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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 3GNDA23D76S535683 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.