Problems/Service/Repairs If you have a problem with your HHR, want a tip on repairing or performing a particular service to you HHR here is the place to post!

Wobble in front end

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-31-2009 | 12:41 PM
  #1  
vschriver's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: 01-22-2008
Posts: 144
From: Maine
Wobble in front end

Has anyone felt a front wobble when going around 20-25 and again around 40? I brought my car in for service 3 months ago and they felt it and put new tires on the front. I still felt it and brought it back last week and they said nothing is wrong. On my paperwork they said they believe because it is a low axled vehicle this is what I'm feeling
Old 03-31-2009 | 01:32 PM
  #2  
HipHotRod's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 01-04-2008
Posts: 2,366
From: Long Beach, Ca
what year is your HHR? I remember reading something about wheel bearing / steering shaft issues that caused said wobbling. Check into it.
Old 03-31-2009 | 03:15 PM
  #3  
vschriver's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: 01-22-2008
Posts: 144
From: Maine
It is a 2007
Old 03-31-2009 | 04:00 PM
  #4  
dbfruth's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 07-12-2006
Posts: 390
From: Derby, KS
are your struts leaking?
Old 04-01-2009 | 04:10 PM
  #5  
Smoke Wagon's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 01-01-2008
Posts: 991
From: Windsor, Ca
Originally Posted by vschriver
On my paperwork they said they believe because it is a low axled vehicle this is what I'm feeling
hahahaha.

that's a first....and would be the LAST thing that shop/dealer ever said to me.

leaking strut
worn strut mount
OOR wheel
wheel bearing
damaged axle(rare)
steering rack(mount, busing, or unit itself)
Old 04-01-2009 | 11:15 PM
  #6  
masterchief1112's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 06-04-2008
Posts: 1,882
From: Toledo, OH
i get that too. i torqued the lugs to the correct specs and it went away for the most part. i think i have a tire off balance also.
Old 04-03-2009 | 07:41 AM
  #7  
vschriver's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: 01-22-2008
Posts: 144
From: Maine
Ya I'm thinking about going and finding another HHR to test drive because this is crazy, there is a wobble you can clearly feel it.
Old 04-03-2009 | 09:44 AM
  #8  
the_shmoo's Avatar
Premium Member
 
Joined: 07-16-2006
Posts: 532
From: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Just a thought, have you checked the tires for belt separations. Usually cause of a wobble feel. Have a good tire shop do the testing. Hope this helps
Old 04-21-2009 | 10:20 AM
  #9  
vschriver's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: 01-22-2008
Posts: 144
From: Maine
Funny my car was in over a month ago for a wobble when driving and I also pointed out when you slow down it shakes they said NOPE found nothing. Yesterday my husband asked did you mention your car shakes when you stop...your rotars may be warped...I said yes they said nothing was wrong it was doing it at that time as well. I'm telling you either they have idiots that work at that location or they are screwing me over. Time to bring to Winthrop at the other dealership because this is pissing me off.
Old 04-26-2009 | 09:04 PM
  #10  
chevyorange's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 06-09-2008
Posts: 354
From: Seattle, WA
I have felt a very, very fine wobble in my 08 - it drives straight - but it is in the 20MPH range. I'm wondering if it is wheel balance or what.


Quick Reply: Wobble in front end



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:30 AM.