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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
59000 mi
US $60
Sunroof cable snapped, removed wind deflector.
70200 mi
US $135
sunroof
78000 mi
US $7000
three separate rattles repaired, and a bracket was found to have one end broken off and was replaced
19000 mi
Shift knob broke. Chrome cap on top fell off. Replaced with no problems.
20 mi
Bowtie emblem on rear was discolored. Replaced.
29000 mi
Rear Chevrolet "Bowtie" emblem was discolored. It was replaced quickly and I was on my way.
turn signal switch, interior door handle broke off.
54000 mi
Front passenger strut spring is clunking while driving over bumps and most noticeable when turning.
15300 mi
Headliner around sunroof is starting to fall down and sag. Velcro fasteners have come unglued which is causing the headliner to sag down. Fixed myself using epoxy as the dealer could not see the problem. Very loud noise coming from all points of suspen
16000 mi
Rear chevrolet bowtie emblem that is on the tailgate was peeling off. Dealer replaced under warranty.
38000 mi
Spreading surface rust on the lift gate hinge. Probably related to poorly installed OEM spoiler that's dealer installed that left iron filings. Repaired under warranty by another dealer. Rear Bowtie on hatch was replaced under warranty. The logo inside had gotten water inside of it and started to peel off.
18000 mi
Sun roof action tilt opening and closing very loud and sounded like it was hanging up. The dealership cleaned and lubed. Could not replicate sound. Weather was warm.
75700 mi
US $60
Dash mounted storage bin replaced due to broken hinge.
160000 mi
Broken part on sunroof causing a leak.
11000 mi
Gold Bowtie on rear hatch became delaminated and had air pockets beneath which would allow water and dirt behind symbol. Replaced with new.
18000 mi
Sunroof developed leak at the middle-rear of the glass. Took to dealer and was told the drains were plugged. Assumed repaired. Leak reappeared after rainstorm. Took back to dealer. Glass and seal on order. Car returned until parts arrive. To be continued
19000 mi
The work was performed and the vehicle returned. The leak was no longer present. However, the sunroof was not adjusted properly and it was not flush with the rest of the roofline. We took it back again and had that issue addressed.
27000 mi
Sunroof deflector was installed improperly when sunroof was replaced causing the left structural strut to snap when closing sunroof. Factory warranty will take care of it. Had to order parts. New sunroof deflector assembly was installed and sunroof works flawlessly now.
67000 mi
US $320
Sunroof wind deflector side mount broke. dealer repaired. 3 hrs labor plus parts was 320
48000 mi
When last had it, the HHR was becoming quite the "rattle trap." Lots of rattles, squeaks, passenger door sounds like it's going to fall off when closed.
27280 mi
Sunroof had a broken component was fixed under GM extended warranty.100.00 deductible paid.
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