Agree.. in fact I did just that, of course it wouldnt happen while anyone was watching, but they did check the computer; nothing.

 

I've adressed this in a couple different threads...but what I've heard here really sums up my dilemna. Only during two mountain fishing trips, returning down the mountain, I experience severe shudder and vibration from front left brake. On 10/30 had rotors turned and yesterday, they looked at it again and found nothing wrong with rotors. It is perfect on the flats, highway, city driving etc. Only problem has been coming down the mountain. I don't know what my next move should be.

 

antilock?

 

I have a 1LT so i don't think i have abs

 

My 2006 HHR had brake pulse (front to back) and steering wheel shimmy at all brakng speeds at 20877 miles due to warped front rotors. They were resurfaced - as GM policy prevents dealiers from replacing rotors that have enough depth to resurface. If the dealer replaces "good" rotors under warranty, GM bills the dealer for the parts! Guess what, I now have 41,000 miles - and need new rotors.... because there is not enough metal to resurface again. But, I am out of warranty - and even under my "covers it all" extended warranty - wear items are excluded and brakes are wear items. In contrast, I have a 1993 ford escort wagon with the ORIGINAL rotors/drums - so it's NOT my driving. HHR brakes stink.

Just before first rotor resurface, the left front wheel hub assembly failed causing an ABS failure. This was replaced under warranty. Just before the second rotor problem, the right front wheel hub assembly failed causing an ABS failure and resulting in a single-car accident with side of road (almost 9k in damages). This time GM said it was operator error - so no warranty coverage.

NOTE TO SELF - buy a toyota hybrid next time.

 

Then the scenario changes only slightly:

You will find yourself having to purchase very expensive battery packs and motors when they wear out!

Hang in there - and get your problem fixed. You'll be much happier.

 

So they say. But Toyota has cornered the market on hybrids and taken away major market shares from all the us manufacturers - even those with hybrids. Guess 10 years of making hybrids has taught them a two or thing.