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2006 Chevrolet HHR Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 4% of all 1,006 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 6 HHR model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 49,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
45
4% of 1,006
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
49,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chevrolet HHR suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 26, 2006, latest Aug 2, 2025.

2006 Chevrolet HHR suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2006Jun 2008Jun 2009Aug 2010May 2012Oct 2013Jul 2014Sep 2016
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2006 to Aug 2025; peak Apr 2014 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by HHR model year

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

  1. 200645 (4%)
  2. 200736 (5%)
  3. 200827 (4%)
  4. 200915 (3%)
  5. 201012 (2%)
  6. 201111 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet HHR have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 49,500 miles.
Which Chevrolet HHR year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet HHR has the most suspension complaints (45), compared with 45 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.