Spozo -Yes, louder on one side when swerving

 

It sounds like a wheel bearing. To verify, a quick test is to lift the wheels off the ground, put the transmission in neutral. With one hand on the coil spring, spin the wheel with the other. The side that you can feel vibrations in the spring, is the one with the issue.

 

i dont know much about the tranny in the HHR but maybe it has something to do with not having "drive by wire". older cars have a wire attatched to the gas pedal and you manually move the throttle. newer cars and the HHR, it is all electronic

 

@petalpusher03259, were you able to perform the test that Spozo told you about? How are things going with this?

Michelle, Chevrolet Customer Service

 

Michelle and Spozo - thanks for this but I have no way to do this test. I am dreading another visit to the service dept with my HHR.

 

@petalpusher03259, I honestly and completely understand your feelings about having to take the vehicle back to the service department. Please, let me know what the outcome is.

Michelle, Chevrolet Customer Service

 

Michelle - The front wheel bearings need replacement. I found hub assembly parts on line for 1/3 what the repair shop quoted me. Now I need to get them installed.