I just wanted to let you all know. Yesterday while cleaning my HHR I found a chip in the paint right were the take off the rock guards. I have the running boards and the chip was not there 2 days ago. keep on fighting the good fight but maybe the only way to keep your baby for having any paint chips is to wrap it in bubble wrap befor you head out.

 

Ok one more up date on my problem. I just got the call back from GM cust. Service. They said the dealer is going to do a parts and labor split. That means I am only paying for the labor which is better then paying for the running boards. So I guess I am happy with that. Going into the shop on tuesday may 2nd. At least they are kinda meeting us some way. If you had to pay for your running boards i would see what you can do. GOOD LUCK

 

GM has got to step up to the plate on this issue. While I realize that some opted for the boards when they ordered their cars..it's definitely an issue that needs to be resolved. In my humble opinion, running boards should be standard and if you don't want them, sign a release stating you understand the damage that can occur.

 

GM has come out with its offical notice on the runningboard issue. Their position is they will do the repair one time and runningboards will be paid for by the owner. This is from my service manager, Today, April 28th. Any issues prior to the release will be handled on a case by case.

We just need to keep prospective owners informed to get the runningboards when they purchase their HHR. I think hard barganing should get you the 445.00 option at no extra cost. Good Luck!!

Heading to pick my HHR up this afternoon with it's new runningboards.. WhooooOO HoooOOOO.. The Deer Slayer rides again.

 

The dealer you bought the car from has the closest match for the paint .Buy it from them and you won't be sorry

 

any link to this offical news ?

 

I read through this whole thread. I am to understand then that the mud flaps do nothing to help the situation? That seems odd. They should help a little. Can anyone elaborate on how much the flaps help on a scale of 1 - 10?

 

To "measure" the effectiveness of the mudflaps, take a long string, tuck it under the front tire (where the damaging crap comes from), pull it back to the rear fender at the door, raise it until it touches the bottom of the mudflap. The mudflap provides absolutely no protection below this line.

 

Yes, but I saw on the HHR acessory site where there were 2 different kinds of flaps, one was called "sculptured". I havn't gone to order mine yet, so which flap is bigger, or are they the same?

 

Mike, the difference is twofold.......the "molded" are a harder plastic that is vehicle specific, the "contour" are a softer material that are Genuine GM, but softer. And less expensive. I ordered a set of the contour to have installed this week while mine is in the body shop having the rear doors repaired. I found them online at http://www.chevroletpartspeople.com/. They had the best price that included shipping. I should receive them tomorrow and I'll drop them at the shop. It's in for the week having "that" problem fixed as well as my front passenger door that someone hit. If you include shipping, they also have the best price for running boards, or "molded assist steps". The best price without shipping is at http://www.jjchevroletaccessories.com/ under Chevrolet accessories.