Etching of paint on rocker panel and rear door rock guard
Joined: 03-04-2006
Posts: 2
From: Saskatoon,SK,Canada
My new HHR just came in and I was standing in the wash bay looking at it. The wash person asked if it was mine, and when I said yes she looked at me. And said you don't have the running boards are you awere of the damge to the back end if you don't put them on. I said I was and about all the chatter ont the fourms. Just then some another shop person walked by and said nice car I'd put the boards on it or your paint will look like crap after a short time.
This was a shock to me I was told that they were not having problems with this issue and only have fixed two becaus of no boards. I was staning there becaue I was waiting for them to wash it and then instal the boards. AT MY EXPENCE. I went and talked to the buisness manager and said for not having a problem all the shop seems to know about it! He said not to worry when and if GM offers new borars to some one that can give use the Reps name they would refund my cost for the boards.
This was a shock to me I was told that they were not having problems with this issue and only have fixed two becaus of no boards. I was staning there becaue I was waiting for them to wash it and then instal the boards. AT MY EXPENCE. I went and talked to the buisness manager and said for not having a problem all the shop seems to know about it! He said not to worry when and if GM offers new borars to some one that can give use the Reps name they would refund my cost for the boards.
Joined: 03-27-2006
Posts: 9
From: New York State
possible investigation
don't know too much about it right now but i hear a rumor from a freind who has a body shop that there is a possible law suit or investigation to Subpoena bodyshop records of the repainting of HHR's in the area in question with those without runningboards that were damaged with pitting and looking like sandpaper , also complaints from customers to Chevy & GM ,if i hear more i'll let everyone know. REPEAT only a rumor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joined: 04-09-2006
Posts: 3
From: ny
major problem
a investigation would be great , my dealer and GM praticly told me TOO BAD normal wear & tear,i told them a desighen flaw they said it would not be on the market with a flaw .$520 or no boards what nightmare i got a car that gets abnormal paint scuffing, what do you all think?
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Joined: 03-21-2006
Posts: 182
From: wash. state
Originally Posted by beavis
talked to someone at GM ( not the 800 # ) and they claim they are NOT aware of the pitting or sandblasting or whaterver its called on the rear fender guard area of the HHR's without runningboards or any other model
so too the people who got their runningboards and repaint free or at a low cost and was told GM foot the bill , well someone is lying either GM or the dealer. i think both know but are not going to admit it just like any other issue with a car or truck , " we don't know ".
GM claimed that even repainting was not a warranty issue !!!!!
Has any executive even botherd to see if there is any complaints at all about the HHR , i don't think so. all i was looking for was a little help from the manufacture for repair of the paint spotting or pitting and runningboards , but noooo they can't be bothered. if they can't back up what they make i guess it is not worth buying ,gee it makes me wonder why GM is not doing so good .
anyone that has got their repair and r/b free or at a low cost , tell us all who the dealer is and were so we can tell GM so we can figure out who is lying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so too the people who got their runningboards and repaint free or at a low cost and was told GM foot the bill , well someone is lying either GM or the dealer. i think both know but are not going to admit it just like any other issue with a car or truck , " we don't know ".
GM claimed that even repainting was not a warranty issue !!!!!
Has any executive even botherd to see if there is any complaints at all about the HHR , i don't think so. all i was looking for was a little help from the manufacture for repair of the paint spotting or pitting and runningboards , but noooo they can't be bothered. if they can't back up what they make i guess it is not worth buying ,gee it makes me wonder why GM is not doing so good .
anyone that has got their repair and r/b free or at a low cost , tell us all who the dealer is and were so we can tell GM so we can figure out who is lying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Joined: 03-12-2006
Posts: 6,543
From: Lake Isabella CA
Originally Posted by WA_HHR
my 1lt had no running bds, of mud flaps. same chip problem but dealer said running bds would be 750.00 parts/labor, and my cost was only 250.00. They did this as long as I would not mention their name and price in the same sentence. My dealer is located between Olympia and Tacoma Washington......
Senior Member
Joined: 03-21-2006
Posts: 182
From: wash. state
Originally Posted by SindyDix
What are they going to do if you tell after the fact? Uninstall? Right....
Last edited by WA_HHR; Apr 9, 2006 at 09:21 PM. Reason: not correct
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Joined: 12-28-2005
Posts: 2,531
From: Worcester County, MA
Another Update
I spoke with the Service Manager at the dealership today regarding repairing my newly dented door, and taking care of the quarter panel paint problem. Basically, Chevy doesn't give a s**t. They refuse to recognize the problem, and will not pay for anything. The dealership says that there is NO bulletin on this problem, therefore, it doesn't exist at Chevrolet. The dealer did offer to re-paint the quarters and then apply a clear coating to protect them. I guess that's what I'll have to do unless someone else has a better idea, or better yet, someone out this way has had better luck with Chevy.
If this is how Chevy is going to be, it may be my last.
If this is how Chevy is going to be, it may be my last.
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Joined: 03-21-2006
Posts: 40
From: BC
Found this site in regards to various manufacturers paint problems. Evidently according to Vibe owners, the paint sux on their vehicles, anyway this was interesting reading...
http://www.goodspeedmotoring.com/?page=modern_paint
http://www.goodspeedmotoring.com/?page=modern_paint
