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2006 Chevrolet HHR Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 5% of all 1,006 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest fuel system complaint count among 6 HHR model years. These complaints report 2 fires and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 124,293 miles.

Fuel System complaints
51
5% of 1,006
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
124,293 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chevrolet HHR fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 4, 2008, latest Mar 22, 2024.

2006 Chevrolet HHR fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2008Apr 2014Sep 2015Jun 2016Nov 2017Oct 2018Nov 2020
51 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2008 to Mar 2024; peak Jan 2016 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by HHR model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200651 (5%)
  2. 200751 (7%)
  3. 200885 (14%)
  4. 200984 (17%)
  5. 201052 (10%)
  6. 201147 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet HHR have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 124,293 miles.
Which Chevrolet HHR year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2008 Chevrolet HHR has the most fuel system complaints (85), compared with 51 for the 2006.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.