You would think, but it seems like the opposite is true in most places...

 

Busted and he hasn't even left yet!!

 

I took mine to the dealer today for the recall on the storage compartment latch. First time I've had it to the dealer since purchasing. Now has 30,000 miles. They were very professional.

I mentioned about the engine seeming to run rough at idle while the a/c was on. They said that was normal. (Not sure on that.) I also mentioned my concern that the rpm has redlined a few times while on cruise. They couldn't find anything with that. They did, however, fix the bowtie in the back. Had to order a switch and/or light for the driver's side lock because the bulb is out (switch works fine.)

Anyway, the person I dealt with in person and spoke to on the phone was very professional. When I left they said they'd be mailing a survey to me since I had recall work doneand asked me to complete it .

 

Thought you were going to have one of those girls drive their car down to the Sunshine State. I guess I haven't been keeping up.

 

Oh God no! I'm the only one driving my HHR!!!!!

 

Ok, so I was driving today to Meijer...and of course, now there's a rattle under the dash..this time it sounds like something metal is loose... Oh, and the sunroof glass is rattling too. Guess these rattles just come with the car, and will have to get used to it. I can have them fix one, but that one was just covering up 4 more...

 

I had a bad metal rattle when I bought my car. I took off the plastic panel underneath the steering wheel, then removed the metal panel behind that for a look around. After finding nothing loose, I reinstalled the two panels and the rattle was gone.

As with every sub-$25K car I've owned (several Toyotas and a Civic), these cars with plastic interiors rattle. Some you can fix, but you'll always find another one.

 

So, not to bring back an old topic (even though I am)... Why would these issues come out over a period of no use? What does that have to do with the steering column clunking? When I put it away it did neither of the rattles, then I don't drive it for about 3-4 months and it does? Wouldn't have thought sitting could cause that....

 

Looks like IgottaWoddy was right. Those ventilation slots you asked about yesterday really do hold mysteries:

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...97&postcount=8

The Man in Black is molesting your vehicle in the barn.

 

That could be!

It's actually probably the raccoons in the barn that messed with my car, and those slots are so they can breathe, since they live behind it!!