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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

85700 mi

US $150
Brakes worn after 85000 miles. Replaced. 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

113000 mi

US $33
Replaced front disc pads 
80200 mi STABILTY CONTROL DID NOT APPEAR TO WORK. 
87000 mi

US $500
New master cylinder 
97000 mi

US $450
Replaced calipers 
124000 mi

C $300
This unit like others have posted the front end would shake badley at time I replaced the rotors with drilled and sloted rotors at 60,000 K and have no vibration problems since then the factory rotors were just to light and would warp causing the shimmey that is easy to solve 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

103000 mi

US $60
Front pads replaced 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

169000 mi

US $140
I keep having to take it in for brakes. The brake rotors are too small for a heavy vehicle. This is how GM built the HHR. 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR Brake Problems

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