urbexHHR

Where did you get those? Mine is missing one....and I need to get one before I get my plate so it doesn't scratch.


I had to take mine in today and get the shifter control assembly replaced....under warranty though.

Chevy SS

Boost gauge replaced, didn't fix the flickering.
Driver side door lock hole drilled, lock was sticking.
Massive body seam leaks, soaked the interior, new carpet and padding. Ever since I got it backed the rear latch strut has been creaking and the headliner and been making a funny noise.

pitbull76

My 08 so far has only had minor issues, but has a few. Purchased @ 5400 miles. Service done at purchase:
Blower motor replaced (noisy)
Door readjusted (it was sagging and rattling)

Items I have repaired:
Various interior dash rattles were fixed by me.

Current Open items(7K miles):
Need the brake vacuum fix
rear bowtie is taking on water
Sunroof rattle (I will take a look at this to see if I can handle it and will do so if possible)

My 06 was very troublesome. I traded it with 35K miles. While I had it:
stereo reprogram for "popping" noise
Shifter interlock (key stuck)
blower motor (noisy)
rotors were resurfaced
steering column
brake reservoir (false low brake fluid message)
rear wiper motor
PCM reporgrammed because remote start didn't work in cold weather
headliner rattle (fixed after multiple attempts)
ignition cylinder replaced as it was loose and car would shut off
Replacement ignition cylinder failed in the run position and was replaced again
A/C compressor replaced as it was excessively noisy
blower motor failed again, completely this time. Intake cowl was repaired for the water leak this time
There was terrible suspension noise in the cold which was never repaired.

I must have been crazy to get another, but judging by the other responses, my 06 was not typical. I think my 08 will give me very good service.

masterchief1112

auto shifter(before me)
rear tail light(before me)
head impact recall
sunroof drain tube missing
normal prevenative maintenance like oil changes

Nor-Cal HHR Club

The mandatory GM recall; oil changes; new passenger rear tire (the original was slashed in the sidewall)... that's it.

Oh, and there's 18,079 miles on it since September 2005.

DanH

I bought mine with 31,000 miles on it and so far...

Warranty

HVAC blower motor replaced, made a clicking noise that bugged the crap out of me.

Both front rotors needed to be resurfaced because they were warped/excessive runout.

Rear wiper arm replaced, spring tension was weak.

Intermediate steering shaft replaced, has excessive looseness.

Service

Tire Rotation

Oil change

"Mini Maintenance Tune Up"

Replace air filter element-clean/decarbon throttle body bore-reset TPS and IAC to spec

Transaxle fluid flush

Accessories

Vent Shades

Front and rear mudflaps

Front License plate bracket

Rear bumper protector

GTOMIKE

leaky left rear shock

rockone

08 ls 5 speed

7 months, 8,000 miles, only an oil change, performed by me at 3100 miles.

Base car without the frills, not too much to go wrong, (I hope)

wxman

HHR LS bought June 2008, 3700 miles currently.

Warranty:
432 miles: Airbag sensor failed. Replaced SDM module
509 miles: rear lights/brake lights not functioning. Replaced BCM module.
Rental car 3 days both times.
Also was delivered without an external radio antenna. Installed by dealer 2 weeks later.

Service: none. (oil change tomorrow)
Current issues: none.

Bob B

45,600
Oil Changes -3 per dic
air filters 30,000 cabin & engine
rear fender chips from road salt/sand dealer repainted problem solve with running board and mud flaps
Replace Rear Bow Tie bubble warrenty
Recall GB/Headliner
07 LS new bought Sept 08