REPAIR LIST!! lets see whats broken!!
Founding Member
Joined: 11-23-2007
Posts: 8,210
From: Texas
Let's see. An '06 2lt.....
The infamous radio "pop"......Fixed under warranty.
The infamous ignition lock/auto gear shift stuck.........Fixed under warranty.
The windscreen of the sun-roof broken........fixed by me w/ OEM parts.
I don't believe that is to bad of a record. Could it be better....sure. But considering first year intro, I'm satisfied after almost 5 years.
The infamous radio "pop"......Fixed under warranty.
The infamous ignition lock/auto gear shift stuck.........Fixed under warranty.
The windscreen of the sun-roof broken........fixed by me w/ OEM parts.
I don't believe that is to bad of a record. Could it be better....sure. But considering first year intro, I'm satisfied after almost 5 years.
Senior Member
Joined: 05-12-2010
Posts: 229
From: Marion, Illinois
So, I know im not the only one with a Laundry list or repairs...
The 3 other HHR's we had/have at work all had similar same repairs.
Few sets of struts
frnt sway bar bushings
2 steering columns
int shaft
(Dealear chasing front end clunks.)
2 turn signal stalks, needs another
T-stat
front caliper. needs another
2 wheel bearings. front right
Radio
2 OE cat downpipes. needs 3rd. 1sr two had cracked Flex
cat went bad in under a year
rear bowtie fell off
chrome foil ring around air vents peeling off above radio
All warning chimes are almost mute (wtf?)
Installed gutter gaurd lower grill opening protector since rock hit condenser.
Pass floor randomly floods
Steering DIC buttons dont always act right... dont respond all the time.
Just soldered the rear tab back onto the window for the defroster.
The fob internals wore out. (both) had extras programed at dealer after making up a story...yeesh
Other HHR.s at work.
2 wiper gear box's
Shifter knob (dunno why)
steering column
leaking trans and oil pan
All needed fuses and relays reseated after their arrival from dealer.
All eat brakes, all smell like eggs/feet when A/C is used.
All rear hatchs den in if you open close it 20 times a day for work.
The GOOD:
Handle great, fit a lot of stuff in them, I didnt pay for them.....
The 3 other HHR's we had/have at work all had similar same repairs.
Few sets of struts
frnt sway bar bushings
2 steering columns
int shaft
(Dealear chasing front end clunks.)
2 turn signal stalks, needs another
T-stat
front caliper. needs another
2 wheel bearings. front right
Radio
2 OE cat downpipes. needs 3rd. 1sr two had cracked Flex
cat went bad in under a year
rear bowtie fell off
chrome foil ring around air vents peeling off above radio
All warning chimes are almost mute (wtf?)
Installed gutter gaurd lower grill opening protector since rock hit condenser.
Pass floor randomly floods
Steering DIC buttons dont always act right... dont respond all the time.
Just soldered the rear tab back onto the window for the defroster.
The fob internals wore out. (both) had extras programed at dealer after making up a story...yeesh
Other HHR.s at work.
2 wiper gear box's
Shifter knob (dunno why)
steering column
leaking trans and oil pan
All needed fuses and relays reseated after their arrival from dealer.
All eat brakes, all smell like eggs/feet when A/C is used.
All rear hatchs den in if you open close it 20 times a day for work.
The GOOD:
Handle great, fit a lot of stuff in them, I didnt pay for them.....
Joined: 12-09-2007
Posts: 7
From: Denver
We have an '07 Special Edition with 87,000 that has been mostly great;
Sway bar links were replaced twice, second time was under warranty?
Was almost a gallon low on coolant so they replaced the injectors under warranty?
Got new tires today and three of the rims were bent and the fourth was cracked, three of them were damaged on the inboard portion of the rim. I called the dealer and they said that they had never heard of this issue, but they had two sets of these 17" Black Chrome beauties in stock and they knew the price, with core charge, off the top of their head? The only other complaint I have is the visibility, which doesn't matter since I don't get to drive it much.
It may sound like I'm complaining but I am actually amazed at what a cool car we bought for 20k. I mean great looks, 2 tone leather, black chrome, 5 spd, good fuel economy, great cargo room. If they made an SS in Cappucino Frost, we would have two HHRs.
Adam
Sway bar links were replaced twice, second time was under warranty?
Was almost a gallon low on coolant so they replaced the injectors under warranty?
Got new tires today and three of the rims were bent and the fourth was cracked, three of them were damaged on the inboard portion of the rim. I called the dealer and they said that they had never heard of this issue, but they had two sets of these 17" Black Chrome beauties in stock and they knew the price, with core charge, off the top of their head? The only other complaint I have is the visibility, which doesn't matter since I don't get to drive it much.
It may sound like I'm complaining but I am actually amazed at what a cool car we bought for 20k. I mean great looks, 2 tone leather, black chrome, 5 spd, good fuel economy, great cargo room. If they made an SS in Cappucino Frost, we would have two HHRs.
Adam
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Joined: 08-18-2010
Posts: 39
From: nixa mo
I noticed my inside power door lock on the drivers door is not Lit like the one on the passanger side.
I will have the local Chevy Dealer look into it when I am ready for an oil change.
My Fog Light and Traction Control switches get Very Warm while using the fog lights and I will have them look into that as well.
My gas also mysteriously vanishes into thin air, and the tires seem to be wearing. Will I have to replace those at some point?
Annoyance - Dash top storage does not open up high enough to allow the rear view mirror map lights to light it up to see whats inside at night.
I meant to nab the 3 overhead headliner lights from the '09 HHR I got my rear seat from, I set the headliner aside,it was already out just laying there. while I removed the rear seat and once I had everything for that, I totally forgot about the lights on the headliner I wanted until I was on the highway home.
The '08 Panel with Ebony interior is pretty dark for the lights that are in it.
Looked like Chevy took care of that in the '09's as there were 3 overhead lights in the one I was yanking parts from.(Non Panel)
Otherwise I am in Mod Heaven with my HHR Panel.
I will have the local Chevy Dealer look into it when I am ready for an oil change.
My Fog Light and Traction Control switches get Very Warm while using the fog lights and I will have them look into that as well.
My gas also mysteriously vanishes into thin air, and the tires seem to be wearing. Will I have to replace those at some point?
Annoyance - Dash top storage does not open up high enough to allow the rear view mirror map lights to light it up to see whats inside at night.
I meant to nab the 3 overhead headliner lights from the '09 HHR I got my rear seat from, I set the headliner aside,it was already out just laying there. while I removed the rear seat and once I had everything for that, I totally forgot about the lights on the headliner I wanted until I was on the highway home.
The '08 Panel with Ebony interior is pretty dark for the lights that are in it.
Looked like Chevy took care of that in the '09's as there were 3 overhead lights in the one I was yanking parts from.(Non Panel)
Otherwise I am in Mod Heaven with my HHR Panel.
neither of my turn signals turn off
Senior Member
Joined: 07-05-2008
Posts: 5,464
From: Akron Ohio
It is common and normal. Keys also will get warm in the car when it is running too.
As for the turn signal you either broke the cancel collar of you are not turning far enough. Can't say i have seen many bad collars in any car.
Senior Member
Joined: 01-13-2006
Posts: 3,000
From: Superior, WI - Over the Hill Warranty Club member
I had to replace my front rotors and pads for the first time at 73,365 miles. Would that be covered by warranty... oops my warranty expired at 36,000 miles..
almost 5 years old and still runs like a fine swiss watch!!
almost 5 years old and still runs like a fine swiss watch!!