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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.
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.
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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