okayi know this was talked about before but was curious if they have said anything about a recall on the brakes when im driving then when i brake the wheel starts to shake has this been happening to anybody else and if so what did u guys do to fix the problem

Sounds like you have a rotor that needs to be turned.

By turning the rotor, do you mean swap them from left side to the right side? It's that safe?

First turning rotors, is not swapping sides (rotating). It is getting them machinced down to fix warped (uneven wear). Auto parts stores, and brake places have machines that turn rotors.

The general discussions is that GM uses cheap rotors that warped easily, and warped, uneven rotors will result in the shaking in braking. There has not been a re-call or admittance by GM, some dealerships may cover under warranty, but not gauranteed.

I had the problem in the Mtns, I believe once the rotors must of built up a good amount of heat. In general, normal driving here, don't have the problem. I did not have dealership, look at mine. I am putting on a lot of miles and have modified the vehicle, (did not want to hear all the excusses from dealership), my plan is to up-grade soon.

Several have up-graded to a better, after-market rotors, that are available for HHR's.

Hope this helps!!
Mark

How many miles do you have on it?

i have 16000 miles on it already

Best thing to do is get aftermarket rotors and pads. I've had mine turned 3 times now. and had 4 different pad swaps. eather they warp or they make that bad noise that some barkes do....lol
The shop foreman told me to get aftermarket rotors and pads as the stock GM ones are crap.

where can i get those aftermarket rotors my brakes are making that bad noise. looks like i might need new rotors!!

Try socal. I think that he has some nice ones.

Try socal. I think that he has some nice ones.
thanks

People who are experiencing rotor trouble need to inform their dealer of the TSB that GM has on this problem.

This TSB has been out since about spring and revised EIGHT times. It is TSB # 00-05-22-002G, dated 8/8/06 (for some reason this TSB is not showing up in AllData).

GM has discovered that dealers, for some reason, are not following the procedures established in that TSB. :red: :eek: :red:

If you have had continual rotor problems and returned to the dealer for "cutting", GM is probably telling the dealer they did not follow procedure, so it is at dealers expense to repair. That may be why the dealers are saying can't do anything.:eek: :eek:

Last paragraph is my opinion...the rest is factual.:thumb:

do u have a link for it if so can u post thanxs

No, I cannot link it.

However, if the Administrator of this forum approves, I may be able to copy and post the information. It is extensive..probably about 11 pages


Edit.....Disregard....I'm not able to copy and print either. But, I have just noticed that there is an update to the TSB I gave you. It is now the same number but with an "H" at the end.

TSB 00-05-22-002H

8000 miles, my brakes are shot to hell. rotor warp shake is horrible and pads are squeeling bad. hhr brakes=junk

12000 miles....same problem...normal driving dont notice it. but when I'm on the Highway and brake the steering wheel shakes...im going to the dealership tomorrow to see what they plan to do.

well they turned them,as I thought they would...They said wasnt warped but Rust on surface...(will see). but at least they didnt charge me. probably will upgrade to heavier rotors after warranty period..

Brake pads and rotors normally aren't covered by warranty, unless there are issues with premature pad wear or rotor issues that show up within a certain amount of time. Once you go past a certain mileage value they won't do it anymore.