Well, it seems that the new fan didn't come in. Of course, the only reason I know that is because I called them right before closing time. They couldn't be bothered to call and tell me.

 

I think that after you get your HHR back Mr Z, its time to "fire" your dealer and find another one a bit more capable.

 

I apologize; you are not having a positive experience with the dealership that is currently working on your HHR. This is not what we want to have happen to our loyal customers. I would like to look into this for you. If you would like to wait until you get your vehicle back from them, I completely understand. Please, let me know which avenue you would like me follow and I will let you know what information I will need.

Michelle, Chevrolet Customer Service

 

Well, I got the car back yesterday. Drove it some last night and drove it to work today. Everything seems good. The highest temp I have seen so far is 203.

Hopefully, it stays that way.

 

Glad it's fixed, guess the old fart was right

 

LOL - oh it WAS the fan?

 

So, have had the car back for a couple weeks now. While I have not seen the 235+ temps, I am still not completly happy.

After the car is warmed up, driven for over 30 min, the temp still changes a lot. Anywhere from 192 to 218. Is this what everyone thinks is normal? Or, di I still have a problem? It didn't used to do this.

The new fan definatley runs. Sounds like a jet engine up there.

 

Funny, the car is so much quieter with out it. Check the fluid levels to make sure they are correct, and you have no air bubbles in the system. Mine changes temp a lot, but I don't think it hits 118. Is your dumbie gauge setting on the fourth mark, as they get too hot it will rise a bit.

 

When mine varied with temp like that, it needed a head gasket, and that was under the 3yr/36000 mile warranty. 5 months later, it's starting to do it again, and also the airbag warning light coming on with 40,000 miles. But my coolant overflow tank was low, I'd check that again.

 

If you had this replaced from your local Chevrolet dealership and they used genuine GM parts, there should be a 12 month or 12,000 mile warranty on the parts and labor.

Michelle, Chevrolet Customer Service