So no diff in size I take it. You can't tell from the GM web page. So are the mud flaps worth getting without the running boards or not?

 

Well, if I weren't on a pension and could make my salary again, I would be having running boards installed tomorrow. I just don't think flaps are the full answer but hopefully will help. Now, if I had the dough, I would be driving a 2LT with everything but leather ( I HATE leather seats!)

 

OK my HHR is now in the shop for the boards :) its gonna cost me for the install but not the boards. I will be with out my dreamz for 2 entire days lol.. I am glad that at least my dealer and service people were looking to help me out since i cost the last place i got my chevy colorado $2000.00 on a repair paint job for my front fender and door. I told them i dont care that GM's stand on the issue was one time paint repair. If i had to i would keep coming back to have it repainted and if it wasnt repainted i would go to att. general. and file complaint after complaint. After all i own my own business and i bend over backwards for my customers so why shouldnt GM and they make a HELL of alot more money then me lol. Sorry went on a rant about this damn paint problem but its is excactly that a PROBLEM. FIX IT NOW GM agin sorry for the rant

 

The service manager told me it is a TSB on the GM site if anyone can go there and cut n paste it .. we would be greatly thankful. Look for last monday or tuesday.

 

Well, I stopped by the body shop today to drop off mudflaps I bought online (much cheaper, real GM) and to give my baby a hug. She's been "in the hospital" for 3 days. I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Once they got my passenger door apart, they realized it had more damage than it showed, so they decided to replace it. Good and bad news I guess. All new parts/less filler, can't find a door! Chevy can't give a ship date of either a whole door shell or a skin! They tried numerous dealers through their network. Can't come up with either. So now the wait is on. Which ever becomes available first, shell or skin, will be going on my baby. Maybe I can get them to pinstripe it while they have it. Damn I miss it! I'm driving my daughter's 1998 Chevy S-10 with 105,000 hard miles, and lots of dents. (I don't think I could ever make it worse)

 

I know EXACTLY how you feel. I was just there not too long ago. My heart goes out to you, buddy. I certainly feel your pain.

 

I got my Dramz back 2day :) The boards look sweet on it :) I have to give thanks to all of you for this post cause if it wasnt for this I probably would be just dealing with the problem and repainting it. Again thanks to all... I cant wait to order my lowering springs and rims :)

 

Got a call from the dealer yesterday. My door shell is still on order. So, I can't drive my HHR! In my case, GM has decided to pony up for the paint job on the quarters....ONE TIME! The dealer is willing to work with me on a deal for running boards, which GM states will prevent further problems.

The really ought to consider making them standard equipment. After all, I don't think they will pay for everyone to move to warmer areas with no snow.

 

06 LT2 black : Just finished readind all the posts about the paint, where I live the dealer had no problem with fixing it .And did it in 3 days no cost to me also gave me the running boards at dealer cost . Me and my 11 year old son installed them in my driveway in about 2.5 hours. I live in northern Ontario Canada my ride looks fine.

 

Welcome to the site ozeeone. Glad to here that your dealership was willing to work with you.