Water leaks?
12-28-2006 | 09:43 AM
#161
Senior Member
Joined: 06-03-2006
Posts: 122
From: Tennessee
As far as I know there is not a TSB for this yet, but mine was not the first they had seen. I'm in a very small town with a very small dealership so if they have seen more than one of the same problem then I'd say it's fairly common.
They also said they have seen the drain tube plugged with a bit of dirt or small stone.
Claudia
They also said they have seen the drain tube plugged with a bit of dirt or small stone.
Claudia
Now that is good news for me. I do have the sunroof, so it is surely and most likely the problem. Do you know if there is a TSB for this????
Although, there is still a chance it could be the windshield seal as others have found. Several members have the same problem and do not have a sunroof.
Also, from what I have read, the faulty seal is the lower, bottom area. This would not affect or cause the dash to be wet, unless the problem is along the top or side, then surely, I would expect to see the dash wet, and it would be more obvious.
At least I will have a few ideas and point the service folks the right direction.
Although, there is still a chance it could be the windshield seal as others have found. Several members have the same problem and do not have a sunroof.
Also, from what I have read, the faulty seal is the lower, bottom area. This would not affect or cause the dash to be wet, unless the problem is along the top or side, then surely, I would expect to see the dash wet, and it would be more obvious.
At least I will have a few ideas and point the service folks the right direction.
12-28-2006 | 09:46 AM
#162
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Joined: 06-03-2006
Posts: 122
From: Tennessee
Mine had already had the other two fixes and they did find a split in the sunroof drain tube. I had over an inch of standing water in the passenger side so I know more than just a tiny bit of water can get past that seal in moderate rain. My dealer did the fix you talk about the first time I took it in and another fix the second time yet the leak continued until they fixed the sunroof drain tube.
Claudia
Claudia
I'll bet the source of your water leak is an improperly installed cowl seal and not a windshield leak. The seal is a thin plastic sheet under the black plastic trim panel at the bottom of the windshield on the passenger side. If it is improperly sealed to the cowl, water that runs down the windshield will leak past this seal and drip into the HVAC case and then onto the passenger floor. Have your dealer remove the black plastic trim panel and the problem will be obvious. Reseal with butyl sealant and the problem is solved. I don't know why this seems to be rocket science to most dealers as this seal is the only thing that will allow the volume of water you and others describe to flood the passenger floor.
I guarantee your problem is not a sunroof drain tube. Only a tiny amount of water leaks past the seal on a closed sunroof in the heaviest rain. If the sunroof is partially open, that's a different story.
I guarantee your problem is not a sunroof drain tube. Only a tiny amount of water leaks past the seal on a closed sunroof in the heaviest rain. If the sunroof is partially open, that's a different story.
12-28-2006 | 07:04 PM
#163
Joined: 12-27-2006
Posts: 6
From: Michigan
Mine had already had the other two fixes and they did find a split in the sunroof drain tube. I had over an inch of standing water in the passenger side so I know more than just a tiny bit of water can get past that seal in moderate rain. My dealer did the fix you talk about the first time I took it in and another fix the second time yet the leak continued until they fixed the sunroof drain tube.
Claudia
Claudia
An easy way to tell if the problem is cowl seal or sunroof drain. Feel the bottom of the heater case or the soft fiber closeout panel under and forward of the glovebox. If they are wet after a rain, the problem is cowl seal.
12-30-2006 | 01:24 PM
#164
New Member
Joined: 05-22-2006
Posts: 26
From: San Antonio
My HHR will be back at the dealership on Tuesday for the 5th time with this water leak. My service guy said on the phone yesterday that it may be time to consider it a lemon. Mine has been in more times than any other HHR at this dealership. In the past two weeks I have had a number of problems:
1. in for leak #4
2. gear shift sticking
3. blowout on the highway
4. hole punctured in the radiator while on the highway
5. leak #5
I love my car, but am really having second thoughts.
1. in for leak #4
2. gear shift sticking
3. blowout on the highway
4. hole punctured in the radiator while on the highway
5. leak #5
I love my car, but am really having second thoughts.
01-02-2007 | 11:44 AM
#165
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Joined: 09-13-2006
Posts: 16
From: South Carolina
I contacted a lemon law attorney today as my leaking HHR is about to go back to the dealer for the 5th time. Leaks have been repaired in the front and back, around the windshield, and under the hood but they still persist. The carpet didn't mold the first few times, but it has now. The dealer has ordered replacement carpet and floormats to be installed this week. I just don't feel optimistic that they will get the leaks fully resolved. I think it will just be a matter of time before it shows up again. Future resale value is a big concern too. I can't see getting any money for someting that has been repaired 5 times in 5 months for the same problem... I'm sure all these repairs will show up on Carfax.
I'm so disappointed about this because I really love my car.
I'm so disappointed about this because I really love my car.
01-02-2007 | 11:54 AM
#166
Joined: 01-01-2007
Posts: 4
From: Ohio
Hi, I am new here.
HHR LT 2006 owned for 1 year almost exactly.
I had a leak (according to my dealer) near the heater core last month. Freeze/thaw/freeze this late fall caused the issue.
Had water on the passenger side, lost my fan resistor so the blower fan only ran on high, and the blower fan (when the resistor was replaced) had to be replaced due to a bearing issue.
My dealer has been stellar. NO complaints.
I've also had issues with the brake rotors. This had to be addressed twice. Seems to be resolved.
RE: the water, the dealer told me he put in some sort of "guard" to help stop water from entering into the heater core. ?? Just an FYI.
Still love the car. GREAT vehicle so far. My first GM. Won't be my last.
HHR LT 2006 owned for 1 year almost exactly.
I had a leak (according to my dealer) near the heater core last month. Freeze/thaw/freeze this late fall caused the issue.
Had water on the passenger side, lost my fan resistor so the blower fan only ran on high, and the blower fan (when the resistor was replaced) had to be replaced due to a bearing issue.
My dealer has been stellar. NO complaints.
I've also had issues with the brake rotors. This had to be addressed twice. Seems to be resolved.
RE: the water, the dealer told me he put in some sort of "guard" to help stop water from entering into the heater core. ?? Just an FYI.
Still love the car. GREAT vehicle so far. My first GM. Won't be my last.
01-03-2007 | 07:43 AM
#167
Senior Member
Joined: 08-18-2006
Posts: 1,036
From: Hatboro, PA
I've got the water leak too.. Mine's on the driver's side though. Goes in tomorrow for the second time. I guess I better check all the floor positions, driver, pass, front & rear... Maybe it is a good time to do a poll like it was suggested before.
01-12-2007 | 03:05 PM
#170
Joined: 01-12-2007
Posts: 2
From: Belton, Mo
Water Leak problems
Has anyone experienced a water leaking problem on the drivers side? I have had it fixed twice now when the passenger compartment filled with water after a good rain. I just wonder if it is common, or a freak. 