My hhr overheated today
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Joined: 08-04-2008
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From: houston (katy)
well the verdict is in... thermistate... at least thats what they informed me... I hope my temp. problems are solved but I'm worried about long term damage with the inner workings of the motor... I mean 3 times overheating in a week .. Yesterday I submitted the paperwork to GM... certified mail for the lemon law... Now all I need to do is submit the application to austin... wish me luck
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Joined: 05-26-2008
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From: Westerville, Ohio
Yep GOOD LUCK. Hope you don't have to fight with them to much. Stick by your guns and don't take there warranty offers. Make them give you a new car or your money back. Your entire experiences just reeks of seriously irresponsibly poor service.
No offense ChevyMgr.
No offense ChevyMgr.
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Joined: 03-16-2008
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From: Cleveland, Ohio
You really shouldn't have a problem with the engine until about 300-400 degrees. 250 is bad because your coolant is starting to boil over and that can hurt the cooling system. Oil has a MUCH higher boiling point than coolant and won't break down until you get into the higher temps.
One thing you can do in a pinch is turn on the heater and fan to max and that'll draw some heat off the engine if you're just completely stuck. If it hits 260-270, stop, let the car cool a bit, then you can go again until it hits the mark again.
One thing you can do in a pinch is turn on the heater and fan to max and that'll draw some heat off the engine if you're just completely stuck. If it hits 260-270, stop, let the car cool a bit, then you can go again until it hits the mark again.
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From: Cleveland, Ohio
Why a lawyer. No one got hurt or died, and the vehicle is still covered under warranty. People are way to sue-happy these days. This mentality is why everything costs so much.
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From: Peoria, IL
I'll agree that people sue over too many things, but in this case I think talking to one is warranted. The car's already had the motor replaced, and now this new motor has overheated multiple times. It sure sounds like it qualifies as a lemon, and in this day and age you have much better luck getting a good outcome if you have representation. Would YOU want to be the owner of the car in this thread? If so, I'd say you're a bit crazy.
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From: Lake Conroe, Texas
Why would you even make such a stupid statement anyway? Lets see we have an Individual vs. GM. Who is going to win this fight if there is no councel involved. Level the playing field, get an attorney.
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From: Westerville, Ohio
I agree he should get a lawyer and protect his own interest. Gm will try to bully him around a little and having a lawyer will help him even the field a some. He has every wright and I for one would get a lawyer.
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From: Texas
The "Lemon Law" arbitration does not require an attorney for the owner to be treated fairly.
If it ever gets to arbitration, which most don't, here is how it is played out.
You go to the designated location. Here it is the DPS offices. You go into a room. In the room is a local GM representative, the vehicle owner, an arbitrator (who is appointed by the state) and maybe a representative from the dealership service dept. that has been doing most of the work on the vehicle.
The arbitrator will set out the guidelines and everyone must follow them. He/She listens to both sides, reviews all documentation, asks questions and possibly views the vehicle. Then it's over and the arbitrator tells everyone they will be notified of his/her decision. The arbitrators ruling is binding to GM but not to the owner. So the owner does not have to accept the ruling, they can then obtain an attorney and go to court.
I have not been to a "Lemon Law" arbitration in at least 8 years, because when GM knows they are going to lose they settle it before it gets there. That was then this is now and who knows their mindset with the current economic conditions.
If it ever gets to arbitration, which most don't, here is how it is played out.
You go to the designated location. Here it is the DPS offices. You go into a room. In the room is a local GM representative, the vehicle owner, an arbitrator (who is appointed by the state) and maybe a representative from the dealership service dept. that has been doing most of the work on the vehicle.
The arbitrator will set out the guidelines and everyone must follow them. He/She listens to both sides, reviews all documentation, asks questions and possibly views the vehicle. Then it's over and the arbitrator tells everyone they will be notified of his/her decision. The arbitrators ruling is binding to GM but not to the owner. So the owner does not have to accept the ruling, they can then obtain an attorney and go to court.
I have not been to a "Lemon Law" arbitration in at least 8 years, because when GM knows they are going to lose they settle it before it gets there. That was then this is now and who knows their mindset with the current economic conditions.
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From: houston (katy)
I hope this still holds true. I contacted GM this afternoon to inform them That I had picked up my hhr the day before. I informed them that the paperwork has already been sent to Gm in detroit and my intention was to send off the application to Austin tommorrow morning. They asked me if I could hold off untill tommorrow afternoon so they can get with the repairing dealer and find out what happened. Then she would call me back and inform me of there decision on what they have decided. I decided what thet heck... whats one more day to hold off on sending the application to austin, lets see if GM decides to do the right thing... the way things have been going... they will fight it till the end