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How prevalent are turbo problems with the HHR SS?

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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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The more options on a car, the more potential for some failure. Especially with performance options which if you use them alot and why would someone get some performance option unless you were out to the flog the car using that option.
Or, you actually want to go some where when you step on the gas.
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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I lost a turbo @ 42,000. The bearing spun in the housing and good night Irene; I was going 75 on the freeway when it happened. I use the car as a daily commuter and once in a while let it rip - not abused at all. I lost wastegate on the old turbo and one on the new one, they would stick open or closed all the time whihc would make the car surge- just a crappy part
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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Are all turbo components being replaced under warranty?
Old Aug 18, 2011 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jerSSey HHR
Are all turbo components being replaced under warranty?
Yup
Old Aug 18, 2011 | 07:25 AM
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Yep - Even got to flog a loaner car :)

The turbo is part of the GM 100,000 mile warranty
Old Aug 18, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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Mine spun a turbo bearing @ 42,000 miles and went south going 80 on the freeway. It sounded like a wood chipper for a couple minutes and I was so pissed i kept driving it knowing it was under warranty. The grinding stopped and drove it 50 miles home, wiht out the turbo it would get it ass kicked by a riding mower!
Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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Was it a Toro ?
Old Aug 19, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Was it a Toro ?
Nah, John Deere!!!
Old Aug 19, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Was it a Toro ?
Toro with Turbo?
Old Aug 20, 2011 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jerSSey HHR
Toro with Turbo?

Don't laugh they do sell them.

Goodyear spent a lot of money on a Toro that has a small 4 cylinder Diesel turbo engine in a lawn mower. Were talking the kind that cost a lot of money but still a toro.



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