The paint on the trim in front of my rear wheels looks like it has been sand blasted. GM says it is a design problem and they will repaint the damaged area of my car but they want me to pay for the corrective action. This problem exsist on the 2006 & 2007 HHR. The corrective action is to install running boards at a cost of $490 dollars. Had GM told me of this problem I would have bought one with running boards. I think GM should pay for the corrective action. If you have this problem please contact me. I have found 6 cars in my area with this problem.

 

to the site!!! Many here have had this problem. I had mine installed within the first month of ownership. Let us know how you come out with GM/Chevy and your problem. Here is just one of the many threads related to this problem: Sandblasted Rear Fenders

 

I have sent a letter to the BBB and have contacted an attorney

 

Here is another thread: Paint Chip Problem. Someone in this thread was successful with the BBB. Starts around post 223.

 

I find it strange that Chevy has been aware of this problem for well over a year, (I would imagine? ), but they keep putting out some HHRs without running boards! You would think they would see that the best way to eliminate the problem would have been to put running boards on "ALL" HHRs a long time ago. And not add $490.00 on to the price of the car either, but something more in line with what they're actually worth. Maybe $200/250.00 It all smells slightly like a scam!

 

And it looks like the running boards will be standard on the 2LT next year but not for the others...that makes a hell of a lot of sense


Goose

 

The way GM talked to me I was the first customer to complain about this.

 

 

Have you been talking to GM or the dealer?

 

I don't have running boards... damn now I gotta go look at my paint.
My leak seems to be fixed however?!!!!