Hi! I own a 2007 LS wtih 57,000 miles on it. I purchased it new. The other day I heard a horrible sound when I opened or closed the driver's door. At first I thought that the door hinges needed to be lubricated. Then, upon further inspection, I discovered the the middle hinge, (Link), was broken. Has anyone else experienced a similar problem? Cost to repair this at the Chevy dealer is $115.00. $47.00 for the part and the rest for 0.7 hours of labor.

 

A few folks here have had them break after the door is caught by a wind gust, but its not a common problem. The dealer is not gouging you, its a PITA to change out a broken stop strap/link in the door since you have to remove the inner panel and work inside the door.

 

I can't recall reading threads about this in the time I have been on the forum. Did that take care of the noise your were hearing?

Michelle, Chevrolet Customer Service

 

Same thing happened to my car, caused by a gust of wind. I will soon look for pricing to have it fixed. Thanks for mentioning the pricing, I can get the part at cost, but I am going to search around for someone to install it. Surprisingly annoying noise.

 

This just happened to my '09. Door was making creeking sound like it needed greese, then broke all together. Guess this is one for the dealer? Bummer.

 

or a wrecking yard!! and use white lithium grease on it or a silicone based grease. maybe Bob in Texas can help out, search parting out 2007 HHR and send him a PM