The windscreen actually makes a huge difference in the amount of wind noise. It would be pretty unbearable at speed to have the sunroof open without the screen.

I think it's more a matter of redesigning or making the material more resistant to breakage.

 

Yet another problem with my beloved 06 sunburst orange HHR - all these little things add up.

Opened the sunroof and <Snap> broken clip! I removed the wind deflector myself (only 2 screws and slide it out of the other (working) clip.

Can anyone think of a good reason to not substitute a plastic wind deflector fro the factory unit? The kind that clips in - no 3m tape jobbies...

I know I need a deflector bc too much air will flow into the headliner and eventually do damage.

I also realize their kinda ugly but I found some low-profile ones on ebay that look 'ok'.

Can't spend another dime on minor repair on this car. Every time I take it to the dealer it comes back fixed but with new cosmetic problems (like broken door pocket)

 

How much is the part at the a Chevy dealer?
The broken armature one?

 

Add me to this list. Yesterday I heard that familiar 'POP' and I saw the drivers side piece broken. I also just removed the 2 philips head screws and the back of the deflector just slides out. Cant believe that the entire frame has to be replaced. Chevy should have planned better and either made the weaker link in the system on the deflector or had the hinge part separate from the rest of the frame.

I never was fond of the system-seemed complicated and fragile. I am looking into one of the deflectors like warrenstilwell mentioned. I never saw the kind that pop in without needing tape. Any body have any leads for it? I replaced my factory side window deflectors that taped on with the in-channel ones, and would prefer the same for the moonroof. But, how could it fit and allow the roof to completely close without leaking???

 

Lee, I believe that originally when that piece broke that the whole tray assembly had to be replaced.

But I think I saw where (stupid) GM finally came out with the base piece. Just drill out the rivets and replace.

Maybe one of the dealer guys can confirm this.

 

Lee check this site I believe this is what you are looking for http://www.amazon.com/CHEVROLET-Sunr...145719&sr=1-27 The Company also hastheir own site but the price is much higher.

 

Thanks. I just ordered mine from HHR Boutique.

 

I am going to get my sunroof repair in a few months, when I have time and am done with some other modifications. I believe that the replacement rails for the sunroof are of an improved design. The dealer wants to replace both, even though only one broke, for this reason. Has anyone had a repaired sunroof fail a SECOND TIME? If so, then it's pointless to fix it back to factory specifications, and an external wind deflector is the only rational choice. The dealer says he's done a few sunroof repairs, and none has ever come back a second time. Also, not only did my sunroof rail break, but also a piece broke off the driver's side end of the wind deflector assembly. This is a small piece held only only by a single Torx screw. Unfortunately, GM will only sell the complete assembly. Another reason I'm holding off on the repair is that I am hoping that someone who gave up on the factory repair still has the wind deflector available and would be willing to sell it (or the end part I need) used.

 

How much did it cost you? I have the exact same issue with a broken hand on the sunroof DAMN !!! Does anyone know if the repairs can be made by myself and if by the dealer how much can I expect to get screwed over by?

 

Bring it down and find out, is it out of warrentee?? Most people have 3 yrs 36k or more.

As for this post, this car was made in Mexico, nothing suprises me anymore.