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2008 Chevrolet HHR repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 182 repairs.
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2008 Chevrolet HHR other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

6000 mi Carpet cleaned to remove mildew smell resulting from factory defect leak. 
108000 mi

US $411
Brake and Clutch pedal assembly needed to be replaced. 

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2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

30380 mi Drivers door dropped a tiny bit when opened. Problem eliminated by adjusting top door hinge. 
38000 mi

US $75
Replaced wiper transmission 
118000 mi

US $80
Driver wiper not working, passenger side still working. Replace wiper transmission (linkage) 
143000 mi

US $75
Passenger wiper not working, replaced wiper transmission 
12400 mi Hydraulic lifters on rear door were weak, replaced under warranty. 
3000 mi Drivers right exterior rear view mirror glass fell out of housing while driving. A screw stuck to the back of the mirror at the factory prevented it from completely seating. Mirror glass was replaced. 

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2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

75000 mi rear driver side door was broken 
17000 mi turn signals had stopped turning off after turns were completed. Both left and right directions were affected. Both slight and sharp curves caused the problem. Problem happened at both slow and fast speeds. 
61500 mi

US $24
TPMS needs to have new sensors. Dashboard "idiot" light displays SVC TIRE MONITOR in hot weather. Annoying. Shop just reset it and suggested I might want to replace the sensor (s). I didn't do it at this time.  

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2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

19000 mi Loud popping/grinding noise from right front wheel area. 

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2008 Chevrolet HHR Other Problems

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