Water leaks?
04-21-2007 | 11:21 PM
#241
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Joined: 07-07-2006
Posts: 147
From: Arkansas
bummer, the dealer says it fixed my water problem I had 2 leaks but not in the roof, they said there was one at the door frame pillar gasket and one at the HVAC case. I'm taking it to the car wash tomorrow - So we shall see if it's REALLY fixed. The dealer said they hired a "leak specialist" to work one day a week at the dealership, guess the 06 HHR's have issues in this area
Have any photos of this?
05-17-2007 | 09:35 PM
#242
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Joined: 05-17-2007
Posts: 28
From: South Lyon, MI
I have a 2006 HHR, first I had the whole need a steering column to cure the "can't get my key out of the ignition" and clunking noise issues and not a month later I had a flood on my passenger floor during a rain. Dealer said it was not an outside leak but a bulletin on the car for some kind of gasket that had something to do with the air conditioning but later called to say that some housing in the dash had completely collapsed and was actually channeling water right into the blower motor which they did replace. This too is all a bulletin on the car and has to be fixed by dealership! They dried my carpet and when I picked it up it was completely dry, clean and smelled great. I have been to the dealership more than I care to be but they seem to know the problem right away, they get it fixed, and I still love the car. Good luck. BTW, I left my car out in the rain today on purpose and no leak.
05-25-2007 | 10:25 AM
#244
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Joined: 05-02-2006
Posts: 123
From: Branson Mo
Thanks for everyone's input, it's funny but the water problem is what got me on the site. The HHR is going in to dealer next thursday and I will go with my print outs on problem areas. At least I know I'm not imaging things with the musty smell.
What worries me is I just got the car in January, I wonder if the previous owner returned the car because of that problem?
What if it's been leaking for almost a year? I am allergic to mold and my allergies have been worse the past few weeks than they have been in over 10 years, coincidence I hope!!!??
I'm going to take pics, I pulled up the passenger side door mat and water just dripped off of it. Sunday we are getting a Nor'easter with high winds and rain so I can imagine what the carpet will look like, I'm going to see if I can throw a tarp over it.
Well not sure if they fixed the problem in the 07's or if they are too "NEW" to have the problem yet. Hopefully Chevy took the hint and fixed it.
I'm hoping to have good luck at the dealer. Cross your fingers!
What worries me is I just got the car in January, I wonder if the previous owner returned the car because of that problem?
What if it's been leaking for almost a year? I am allergic to mold and my allergies have been worse the past few weeks than they have been in over 10 years, coincidence I hope!!!??
I'm going to take pics, I pulled up the passenger side door mat and water just dripped off of it. Sunday we are getting a Nor'easter with high winds and rain so I can imagine what the carpet will look like, I'm going to see if I can throw a tarp over it.
Well not sure if they fixed the problem in the 07's or if they are too "NEW" to have the problem yet. Hopefully Chevy took the hint and fixed it.
I'm hoping to have good luck at the dealer. Cross your fingers!
tell them you would like the carpet replaced...they shouldnt have a problem with it....the dealer i go to the service manager is allergic to mold so he mentioned i get new carpet after 4 trips to get the leak fixed...they ordered it in and replaced it.....came out like new again....
05-25-2007 | 08:14 PM
#245
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Joined: 04-12-2007
Posts: 63
From: East Coast
Well since they fixed my leak on the first try (so I hope) fingers crossed and the smell is gone I think it's okay, once it dried out. I did take pics of the leak just in case it decides to come back.
I dropped my lipgloss leaning over taking the pic, you can see it's over an inch deep.
I dropped my lipgloss leaning over taking the pic, you can see it's over an inch deep.
05-25-2007 | 09:49 PM
#246
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Joined: 05-22-2007
Posts: 154
From: Tennessee
All of this kinda makes me "cringe" when I think about the 2001 Monte Carlo LS that I just traded in for my 07 HHR. I noticed a floorboard full of water on the passenger side of the Monte Carlo and found where it came from. It was the cabin filter box. The water was running directly into it and dripping into the passenger floorboard. Surprisingly, there wasnt a filter in the box at all when I looked and I never knew that one was made to fit there. I did "my" quick fix by covering the square box with plexiglass and sealing it in place but leaving enough room for the fan to suck some air. I never had a wet floorboard again. If I ever see my HHR get wet, the cabin air filter will be the first thing I check.
05-25-2007 | 11:02 PM
#247
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Joined: 01-31-2007
Posts: 2,479
From: New Hampsha
Holy crap!!! I've never seen that much water in a car before! That is crazy...knock on wood, I hope that issue has been fixed in the 07's! I've been through some heavy rains and a car wash so far and nothing yet
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05-26-2007 | 09:37 AM
#248
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Joined: 05-22-2007
Posts: 154
From: Tennessee
With only a few hundred miles on my 07 and several car washes, I've seen no signs of leaking anywhere. Perhaps Chevy learned from their mistakes and have the problem corrected. Time will tell. Fingers are crossed............
Yipe!! Did you have a Life Guard on duty?
05-26-2007 | 12:44 PM
#250
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Joined: 08-20-2006
Posts: 21,640
From: Hillsdale, Michigan
Not to scare you even more but some people did not have this problem until months after owning their cars.