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2009 Chevrolet HHR repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (6%)

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2009 Chevrolet HHR body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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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.

2009 Chevrolet HHR

Engine not specified

9300 mi WIND NOISE AROUND DOORS AND WINDOWS. WATER COMING IN AS WELL. DEALER REPLACED RUBBERS AROUND WINDOWS. 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

40700 mi had a problem w/ the back Chevrolet emblem, was coming unglued. it was replaced for free since i was under 36k miles. 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

1557 mi Replaced broken inside passenger door handle 
34000 mi rattling noises coming from front end of car  
37200 mi Bubbling and rusting at Hem flange bottom of door. (all 4 doors)sent to body shop for repair 
47900 mi Rust came back in feb 2012. I did not take it back to dealer as I don't want to be without a car for three days again it should have been fixed properly the first time. 
50000 mi Rust when sold. 
22000 mi Sent to body shop to repair rust on the bottom of all 4 doors. 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

100000 mi

US $25
Replace inner door release handle, broke off in hand, chrome plated plastic. 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

20460 mi Customer concerned rattling noise from the windshiled area when driving over uneven road. Replaced the glovebox, and the noise is gone. 
35700 mi Paint bubbling on the inside of the lower door seam. Ignition lock cylinder replaced under bulletin. 
26000 mi Paint on the plastic wheel covers became discolored and peeled away. The dealer replaced all four under warranty. 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR Body Problems

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