The storage compartment is hard to open. Is this normal?

 

I had a problem with mine. Turned out the rubber grommets inside needed to be replaced. Now it springs open when I press the button.

 

Thanks, need to take it to the dealer for a few other warranty issues. I'll get it fixed then.

 

mine sticks also
but now i leave my gps in there and it kind of puts pressure on the compartment door and it pops right open when i touch it now

 

Also check for anything interfering with the latch, my wife was complaining that the one on the '06 wasn't opening. Well after I removed what seemed like 10lbs of receipts and assorted other stuff from the compartment, it pops open fine now.

 

ya your right i changed mines with a real thick rubbber washer and some two faced tape to hold it in place = no more problem

 

Mine only sticks when compartment trash gets caught up inside the latch....

 

a clean hhr ,,is a happy hhr

 

Mine in my 2007, was victimized by a latch guard (Not positive thats what it is called) required by a recall. It was fine for about a year or more, then the guard, or guide, cracked and it was very difficult to get the door open. Dealer replaced the guide, all is well again. Its been about a year since the second one was installed, or stuck in place, since its an adhesive mount.

 

I am going to have to see if this is my problem. Mine sits higher on one side and it puts extra tension on the latch. I have found that if I push the button towards the windshield it opens right up but if I just push down it will not open.