I got my HHR used in mid year 2007. I put Sylvaina Silver Star headlamps in it fairly soon. So far I have had three bulb failures. In December 2008 I had the third fail and additionally had a foglamp (stock bulb) fail both on the driver's side. Has anyone else had multiple headlamp failures? I made sure the bulbs were actually burned out and it wasn't fusebox related. I used care not to touch the glass when installing.

I have had Silver Stars in other vehicles and never had this problem. Anyone who has replaced a bulb in the HHR knows what a PITA it is to do.

 

Are you sure that there isn't a small crack or something in the headlight enclosure? If the bulbs get wet, they will burn out.

 

i put silverstars in my truck and they had a tendance to burn out. no silverstars in the hhr yet tho.

 

We had the same problems when we put them in some of other cars so we haven't tried them since.

 

There are no cracks or leaks in the housing. The lenses are bright and clear and there has never been any moisture in them.

 

Only 3 things I can think of.......

Poor quality control on the item
Excess heat build up which ultimately causes premature failure
A SMALL "short", which yields with certain movement/turns/potholes, etc. of the vehicle

 

Hi Snoopy,

When I replaced the left headlamp, I got one notch above stock and one below the Silver Star. I am hoping to increase the life. I guess all I can do is drive it and see.

 

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I think I have have replaced the Silverstars in my HHR twice...after this last time I just went back to the Xtra Vision which sounds this is what you have done. So far they have out lived the Silverstars at a much less of a cost. I do keep the Silverstars in the fogs though. The SS were brighter and looked better but not at the cost vs life expectancy. I know some folks here have has better luck but seems like they are in the minority



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Could also be the SS in this type of bulb which is some weird ass type that almost nobody else uses (9008 or also called H13 I think) just can't cut it.


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