Water leaks?
11-21-2006 | 09:51 AM
#132
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Joined: 06-03-2006
Posts: 122
From: Tennessee
Mine is in the shop for the third time for the leak, the first two times they did the repair according to the tsb, this time they are checking the windshield and sun roof. There is a small gap in the seal on the passenger side windshield that is prime suspect but they are going to check sun roof as well. I have a great service manager who actually listens to what I tell him and I gave him all the info from here so I will let you know if it gets fixed this time. It stayed dry through all the summer downpours and only started leaking very recently, I DO use the sun roof frequently but didn't during the really hot weather so that may be it.
11-21-2006 | 05:06 PM
#133
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Joined: 05-02-2006
Posts: 123
From: Branson Mo
Originally Posted by cpendlay
Mine is in the shop for the third time for the leak, the first two times they did the repair according to the tsb, this time they are checking the windshield and sun roof. There is a small gap in the seal on the passenger side windshield that is prime suspect but they are going to check sun roof as well. I have a great service manager who actually listens to what I tell him and I gave him all the info from here so I will let you know if it gets fixed this time. It stayed dry through all the summer downpours and only started leaking very recently, I DO use the sun roof frequently but didn't during the really hot weather so that may be it.
11-22-2006 | 06:01 AM
#135
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Joined: 04-21-2006
Posts: 109
From: Delaware
it is a leak under the cowl piece. THe need to remove the pass fender, the Cowl(plastic part under the wipers) and use seam sealer on the entire seam across the cowl and down the pass side behind the fender. This is what fixed mine after i threatend litigation. My shop has now done 4 HHR's this way. I would post up the work order, but all it says is fixed leak. Apparently this area didnt get spot welded at the factory on a good % of vehicles.
11-27-2006 | 11:02 PM
#137
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Joined: 05-02-2006
Posts: 123
From: Branson Mo
well my HHR is at the dealer now...i mentioned the lemon law to them and they told me it only covers the vehichle if the car is unsafe...from what i read what there saying dont make sense....they said dont worry well fix it...i mentioned what jayzs2893 said about taking the fender off and sealing...he said they will look into it.....
Isnt a Mold issue something that would make the car unsafe?
Isnt a Mold issue something that would make the car unsafe?
11-27-2006 | 11:09 PM
#138
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Joined: 04-30-2006
Posts: 9,149
From: Maryland Heights, MO
Originally Posted by slamed87lincoln
well my HHR is at the dealer now...i mentioned the lemon law to them and they told me it only covers the vehichle if the car is unsafe...from what i read what there saying dont make sense....they said dont worry well fix it...i mentioned what jayzs2893 said about taking the fender off and sealing...he said they will look into it.....
Isnt a Mold issue something that would make the car unsafe?
Isnt a Mold issue something that would make the car unsafe?
Missouri Revised Statutes
Section 407.567
August 28, 2000
Section 407.567
August 28, 2000
Replacement of motor vehicle or refund of purchase price, when-- allowance deducted for consumer's use.
407.567.
407.567.
- If the manufacturer, through its authorized dealer or its agent, cannot conform the new motor vehicle to any applicable express warranty by repairing or correcting any default or condition which impairs the use, market value, or safety of the new motor vehicle to the consumer after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall, at its option, either replace the new motor vehicle with a comparable new vehicle acceptable to the consumer, or take title of the vehicle from the consumer and refund to the consumer the full purchase price, including all reasonably incurred collateral charges, less a reasonable allowance for the consumer's use of the vehicle. The subtraction of a reasonable allowance for use shall apply when either a replacement or refund of the new motor vehicle occurs.
- Refunds shall be made to the consumer and lienholder of record, if any, as their interests may appear.
11-28-2006 | 08:05 AM
#139
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Joined: 04-21-2006
Posts: 109
From: Delaware
Water damage is a HUGE issue. Mold/Mildew, not to mention rust. I argued this too with my dealer and they agreed. I also asked my insurance person, and he said it is equivilant with flood damage. call my service guy (302)378-9811. I worked with Debbie, but Mark Twadel is the service manager too. They have doem 5 HHR's and a Coblat with the same leak. Mine was the first one, the guinea pig.. LOL. They may be able to elaborate on the process for fixing the leak. Like i said, there is no real brakdown on my service sheet. Good Luck!! Also demand that they steam clean the carpet and/or replace it if it gets smelly.
11-29-2006 | 07:10 PM
#140
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Joined: 05-02-2006
Posts: 123
From: Branson Mo
well i did get new carpet...but that was before the 4th leak.....i just got my car back this afternoon..i asked for a new floormat...they gave me the matt from the rental HHR i had lol...told me the leak was on the firewall behind the glove box.....weird..if it leaks again i will start the lemon law process