I am a do your selfer kind of guy but new vehicals scare me. I've only dealt with Honda before this...I rebuild aircraft hydraulic systems in the Navy all I need is a little direction other than the oil pan is broken... Very frustrating having a new car. Its hard to believe that I'm the only person with this problem...

 

Depending on labor rates in your area this is a $300-350 repair, parts and labor. The pan is resealed with sealant and no gasket is needed. This is about a 3.0 hour job. The only GM TSB I could find for an HHR specific, is on oil leaks at the rear oil galley plugs, but that is for the 2.2L.

 

That sounds like what the mechanic said rear oil something er other. Removing a gasket and replacing it with sealant for 1000 bucks is highway robbery. I know its asking a lot but can you link me the TSB for the 2.2L. I'm probably going to go to Chevy and try to raise more hell this weekend.

 

I always had good luck with Boyd Chevrolet and Ferguson Pontiac for service in OKC. Might take the car to one of them. They both had very reasonable rates last time I was there a few years back.

 

The funny thing is that Boyd Chevrolet is now City Chevrolet. I bought the car at City Chevrolet.

 

I guess the rear oil galley plug leak problem does require the removal of the tranny or the engine... but I have a 2.4L

 

So have you taken it to a different dealer or mechanic for a 2nd opinion yet?

 

I misspoke before and sorry I missed this. But I was looking for "oil pan leaks" as you had mentioned. Here is the TSB for oil leaks at the rear of a 2.2...........





Oh, and if this was warranty work, GM allows 5.5 hours of labor on the automatic trans and 6 hours labor on the manual.

 

Wow great information thanks a lot. Looks like I'm getting dirty this weekend if Chevy wont fix it...

 

Not yet, my work schedule doesn't permit daytime activities. Hopefully I can get away this week if not this weekend.