Since you've owned your HHR...
10-14-2011, 01:10 AM
#52
Member
Join Date: 12-20-2009
Location: Redlands, CA
Posts: 49
Purchased mine new in July '06.
July '06 Very poor radio reception. Warranty replacement of antennae.
August '06 A/C Blower Fan Failure - Warranty replacement
September '06 A/C compressor failure - Warranty replacement
'07 The transmission got stuck in park. Had to have the unit towed to the dealer. Repair covered under warranty.
Have to replace turn signal bulbs every 6 months to year.
January '08 Auto Trans got stuck in park again. Had to get it towed to dealer. Not covered under warranty.
September '06 - July '07 Multiple episodes of the vehicle shutting off when going over a bump. 7 different trips to three different Chevy dealers and they couldn't fix it. Everytime I would tell them how to recreate the problem. they wouldn't do it and then they would tell me they couldn't find anything wrong with the car. It got to the point where my wife wouldn't drive it and I didn't feel safe letting my wife or my daughter drive it.
The next day I got an email from GM asking about my experience at Tom Bell Chevrolet. I ripped into the product and their dealers in my email response. the next day I got a call from a regional GM rep. They had me take it back in to Tom bell Chevrolet. The problem was fixed within a day. Turned out it was the key fob.They made some modification the the ingnition and it's fixed. The weight of my wifes key ring caused the problem when we drove over something like freeway expansion joints, railroad tracks and ripples in asphalt. my wife is not a maitenence guy or janitor. She doesn't have a massive key ring with dozens of keys for every door in a building. Whatever... at least it stopped shutting off on her.
Front rotors warped around 25k w/ 50% of the brake pad left. Dealer said "it's a standard wear item and Chevrolet said it's not covered under warranty". Dealer said they could replace rotors and do a brake job for $375.00 : / I told them to pound sand. I bought replacement rotors/pads and did it myself.
The replacement G/M rotors warped again at 57k. Again brake pad material was 50%-60%. This is my wifes car. She doesn't do any mountain driving, racing or severe service driving. I bought cheap (made in China) replacement rotors at Autozone and replaced them again. Used Raybestos ceramic pads this time instead of the stock GM ceramic pads. Car has 80,000 on it now and so far so good.
At 78,000 miles the T/C Light & hard shifting started. I did a transmission service myself. Big pain in the ass to do in your garage but it stopped the problem...For a while...
At 80,024 miles the T/C light & hard shfting is back. Pulled a P0014 code out of car. Camshaft position actuator. Doing those this weekend.
Clunking noise started on mine. Now I have to do the Sway bar end links. Probably next weekend or two.
I have really want to like this car and every time I fix something I want to give it another chance. Unfortunately I think it has run out of chances.
July '06 Very poor radio reception. Warranty replacement of antennae.
August '06 A/C Blower Fan Failure - Warranty replacement
September '06 A/C compressor failure - Warranty replacement
'07 The transmission got stuck in park. Had to have the unit towed to the dealer. Repair covered under warranty.
Have to replace turn signal bulbs every 6 months to year.
January '08 Auto Trans got stuck in park again. Had to get it towed to dealer. Not covered under warranty.
September '06 - July '07 Multiple episodes of the vehicle shutting off when going over a bump. 7 different trips to three different Chevy dealers and they couldn't fix it. Everytime I would tell them how to recreate the problem. they wouldn't do it and then they would tell me they couldn't find anything wrong with the car. It got to the point where my wife wouldn't drive it and I didn't feel safe letting my wife or my daughter drive it.
The next day I got an email from GM asking about my experience at Tom Bell Chevrolet. I ripped into the product and their dealers in my email response. the next day I got a call from a regional GM rep. They had me take it back in to Tom bell Chevrolet. The problem was fixed within a day. Turned out it was the key fob.They made some modification the the ingnition and it's fixed. The weight of my wifes key ring caused the problem when we drove over something like freeway expansion joints, railroad tracks and ripples in asphalt. my wife is not a maitenence guy or janitor. She doesn't have a massive key ring with dozens of keys for every door in a building. Whatever... at least it stopped shutting off on her.
Front rotors warped around 25k w/ 50% of the brake pad left. Dealer said "it's a standard wear item and Chevrolet said it's not covered under warranty". Dealer said they could replace rotors and do a brake job for $375.00 : / I told them to pound sand. I bought replacement rotors/pads and did it myself.
The replacement G/M rotors warped again at 57k. Again brake pad material was 50%-60%. This is my wifes car. She doesn't do any mountain driving, racing or severe service driving. I bought cheap (made in China) replacement rotors at Autozone and replaced them again. Used Raybestos ceramic pads this time instead of the stock GM ceramic pads. Car has 80,000 on it now and so far so good.
At 78,000 miles the T/C Light & hard shifting started. I did a transmission service myself. Big pain in the ass to do in your garage but it stopped the problem...For a while...
At 80,024 miles the T/C light & hard shfting is back. Pulled a P0014 code out of car. Camshaft position actuator. Doing those this weekend.
Clunking noise started on mine. Now I have to do the Sway bar end links. Probably next weekend or two.
I have really want to like this car and every time I fix something I want to give it another chance. Unfortunately I think it has run out of chances.
Last edited by Ktmrider; 10-16-2011 at 03:40 AM.
10-14-2011, 03:26 PM
#53
Senior Member
Join Date: 11-05-2010
Location: Detroit, Michigan USA
Posts: 1,492
@Ktmrider, I have read your post about your list of things that you have experienced with your HHR. I can understand your frustration with this.
What is your current mileage on the vehicle?
Michelle, Chevrolet Customer Service
What is your current mileage on the vehicle?
Michelle, Chevrolet Customer Service
10-14-2011, 04:57 PM
#54
Senior Member
Join Date: 06-18-2009
Location: Monterrey, México
Posts: 856
Purchased mine at April 2009 with 40,000 kms. Now 72,000 kms.
Warranty: None, because I bought it used.
Issues solved:
* Crappy tires changed at 45,000 kms. (at shop)
* Replaced two injectors at 60,000 kms. (At my Garage)
* Replaced hub bearing at 65,000 kms. (At my Garage)
* Replaced sway bar bushings and tie rod ends at 65,000 kms. (At my Garage)
* Replaced Battery at 71,000 kms. (At my garage)
* Replaced Intermediate Steering shaft 71,008(At my garage)
* Replaced Strut mounts and struts at 72,000 (At shop)
* I did all the oil and filters changes (I was chocked when I received my HHR, and see that the previous owner did the oil change with the dealer using 15W-45 oil).
Lets see what broke next.
Warranty: None, because I bought it used.
Issues solved:
* Crappy tires changed at 45,000 kms. (at shop)
* Replaced two injectors at 60,000 kms. (At my Garage)
* Replaced hub bearing at 65,000 kms. (At my Garage)
* Replaced sway bar bushings and tie rod ends at 65,000 kms. (At my Garage)
* Replaced Battery at 71,000 kms. (At my garage)
* Replaced Intermediate Steering shaft 71,008(At my garage)
* Replaced Strut mounts and struts at 72,000 (At shop)
* I did all the oil and filters changes (I was chocked when I received my HHR, and see that the previous owner did the oil change with the dealer using 15W-45 oil).
Lets see what broke next.
Last edited by Zagohhr; 10-14-2011 at 05:01 PM. Reason: added kms
10-14-2011, 05:36 PM
#55
Senior Member
Join Date: 06-26-2006
Location: San Bernardino, California
Posts: 1,876
We purchased our 06 new June 24, 2006. It now had just a shade over 60000mi.
12/18/2007 @ 23362 miles they resealed the cowl to stop water from leaking on to the passenger side floor under warranty.
04/10/2008 @ 26173 miles the fuel cap was replaced under warranty to resolve a corresponding CEL.
08/11/2008 @ 29791 miles it got stuck in park and the shift lever assembly was replaced under warranty.
Don't know the exact dates on these:
I replaced the stock rotors at 34000 miles. I just wanted aftermarket rotors as I wasn't crazy about the oem rotors (who is?). One of the air outlet vents in the face of the dash broke and I replaced it myself - the part was about 10 bucks at the dealer. Replaced the OEM @ 50600 miles w/Falken ZIEX ZE912 tires and they seem to handle and ride better than the oem Firestones. I've always done the oil changes myself w/Mobil 1 based on the DIC readings. All in all, it's been fairly trouble free over the 5+ years especially when compared to the stories I've read on this site. I don't, however, see us keeping it beyond another 1½-2 years.
12/18/2007 @ 23362 miles they resealed the cowl to stop water from leaking on to the passenger side floor under warranty.
04/10/2008 @ 26173 miles the fuel cap was replaced under warranty to resolve a corresponding CEL.
08/11/2008 @ 29791 miles it got stuck in park and the shift lever assembly was replaced under warranty.
Don't know the exact dates on these:
I replaced the stock rotors at 34000 miles. I just wanted aftermarket rotors as I wasn't crazy about the oem rotors (who is?). One of the air outlet vents in the face of the dash broke and I replaced it myself - the part was about 10 bucks at the dealer. Replaced the OEM @ 50600 miles w/Falken ZIEX ZE912 tires and they seem to handle and ride better than the oem Firestones. I've always done the oil changes myself w/Mobil 1 based on the DIC readings. All in all, it's been fairly trouble free over the 5+ years especially when compared to the stories I've read on this site. I don't, however, see us keeping it beyond another 1½-2 years.
10-14-2011, 06:08 PM
#56
Senior Member
Join Date: 02-22-2011
Location: dunnville ont canada
Posts: 119
bought the car in feb with 92000km. has had battery and shifter asssembly replaced, and bcm flashed while still under warrenty(got that info from a dealer). no coolant in the overflow jug, intermediate shaft, sway bar bushings, and windshield repalced at time of purchase. had major water leak on drivers side from door pillar wiring boot. r&r 'd the whole interier to dry the carpet. blown headlight. drivers side speakers(f & r) quit working(along with warning chimes). drivers door lock not unlocking properly. interior light feels like fell aprt inside(no light). power mirror switch got water damaged by a light rain. stone chip on new windshield. 1 oil change so far. needs tires. 112000km now.
10-14-2011, 09:20 PM
#57
Senior Member
Join Date: 12-02-2010
Location: Roanoke Va
Posts: 840
My wife's 09 it had 9337 miles 19 months ago 16500 now one oil change per DIC. My 10 had 8040 12 months ago it now has 17300 miles. Ignition lock cylinder replaced under warrenty 4 months ago and one oil change per DIC. Both have had the tires rotated once.
10-15-2011, 10:30 AM
#58
Member
Join Date: 09-10-2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 41
LT1 is now 13 months old with 18,400 miles.
3 oil changes, each done around 5,000 miles. Use Mobil Clean 5000. Can't see using synthetic in an engine that isn't stressed very hard in our moderate climate.
Tires rotated twice. (Discount Tire does mine for free because I have spent a ton of money in their store over the past few years)
Only issue so far, about 4 inches of pinstriping has peeled from each side. (weird)
So far, we are pretty happy with this car. MPG is as advertised.
3 oil changes, each done around 5,000 miles. Use Mobil Clean 5000. Can't see using synthetic in an engine that isn't stressed very hard in our moderate climate.
Tires rotated twice. (Discount Tire does mine for free because I have spent a ton of money in their store over the past few years)
Only issue so far, about 4 inches of pinstriping has peeled from each side. (weird)
So far, we are pretty happy with this car. MPG is as advertised.
10-16-2011, 03:34 AM
#59
Member
Join Date: 12-20-2009
Location: Redlands, CA
Posts: 49
The car has just over 80,000 miles on it now.
Bryan
