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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%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 182 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet HHR electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (77%)
Chart based on 43 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
| 8060 mi | Fuse block needed replacing. Bent connection in manufacturing was disconnecting fuel circuit. Part took 2 weeks to arrive. NOT HAPPY THAT HHR-SS PARTS ARE COMMONLY NOT AVAILABLE. |
| 14260 mi | Stereo and turn signals randomly died. |
| 18280 mi | Air Bag warning during left turns. Component replaced. Left front tire pressure sensor randomly shows ---. Replaced Car won't start if car sits to 2-3 days in cold weather. Charging system passed tests. Dealer says the battery is failing because it sits too long without use. I drive the car almost everyday but they didn't believe me due to low mileage. |
| 28520 mi | Battery replaced, it wasn't holding a charge. Reported to GM dealer many times but it always passed their tests. Local shop replaced and problem never occured again. Moral of the story? Never get your car fixed at an authorized dealer! |
| 32860 mi | Wiring harness to fuse panel shot a 3rd time. Bumps cause all electrical to go haywire. |
| 32860 mi | This car only has 56000 kms because it was plagued with electrical issues its entire life. I purchased it brand new. I will never purchase another GM again. |
| 32000 mi | Tire pressure monitor system error on right front tire. System was reset and working properly now. |
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 134000 mi US $37 |
The rear hatch won't open. Electronic rear hatch switch replaced. |
| 143000 mi US $50 |
rear liftgate won't open. checked for voltage at the actuator. result was voltage at actuator, replaced actuator. |
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 24000 mi | speedometer malfunction, showed 120 mph at all times. Replaced. |
| 27500 mi | Replaced passenger side rear tire pressure sensor. No charge. |
| 42000 mi | Air pressure monitor in three of the four wheels blanked out |
| 62300 mi US $100 |
Having problems with the TPMS. In warm/hot weather constantly getting Service indicator on dash. Replaced a couple of sensors. Resetting wouldn't solve the problem. |
| 41300 mi US $86 |
heated seats repair. |
| 65000 mi US $707 |
Rear window defogger didn't work. Light came on but no action. Both remotes worn out, buttons no longer reacted to touch. This is at least th third remote I've had swapped out. The first two times were free and this time they charged for both. Added 200 to. Estimate. |
| 47000 mi US $8 |
headlight bulb needed to be replaced |
| 14000 mi | Outside temperature sensor replaced because of faulty readings. |
| 5000 mi | Occasionally, all gauges stop working (only register zero) or speedometer reads 20-40 mph too high. Gas gauge goes from reading full to empty after driving 40 miles. Dealer says nothing is wrong with car. |
| 11000 mi | I hope this will fix the ongoing problems with this car. So far the failing odometer/gas gauge problem hasn't recurred. Now there's a rattle in the steering column and the radio doesn't tune properly. I'm going to live with these, rather than try repairng |
| 14000 mi | when the mechanics last repaired the electrical system, they damaged the OnStar system. After admitting they broke it (major deal), parts were ordered. The OnStar system unit that is found under the back seat was replaced. I hate OnStar's customer service. This repair was made completely painful by every customer service rep I dealt with in getting this problem fixed. |
| 33000 mi | remote door controllers failed. batteries replaced but did not fix problem. controllers for left and right door locks were replaced. seems to have fixed the door remote problem. |
| 83000 mi US $169 |
this is the third battery I've had in this car in 8 years. |
| 86100 mi US $15 |
all the warning lights on the dash lighted up. cleared codes except for tire pressure. That one is permanently lit. |
| 94000 mi | Most of the dash warning lights are on. The tire pressure warning will not stop |
| 53000 mi US $184 |
Air conditioning refrigerant sensor short, remove and replace sensor |
| 106000 mi US $200 |
Replaced brake pads. TPMS warning light came one, one wheel not registering. Replaced tire sensor and battery, still not registering. Now all tires not registering. Not sure what to do, may need to replace the entire TPMS module. |
| 106000 mi US $200 |
TPMS warning light came on, one tire does no read. Replaced battery and sensor in tire, still does not read. Not sure what to do next, just living with the constant warning light on. Not sure if this will impact the yearly car safety inspection for registration. |
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 13000 mi | Remote entry quit working and also tire pressure monitors quite working. |
| 36000 mi | 3rd trip to dealer door locks very eratic this time replaced body control module and 1 transmitter twice first new one bad locks still bad dealer has been waiting for 3 weeks for loaner so they can try again |
| 53000 mi | passenger airbag warning left rear electric doorlock left turn signal intermittent no cancel passenger airbag warning intermittent. dealer says its passenger seat belt retracter causing it. says they will cover cost since they botched it before. |
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 57000 mi US $10 |
brake light bulbs replaced. Failed due to crack in housing letting bulb shake and crack. Secured with electrical tape. |
| 41000 mi US $300 |
I could not shift out of park. I would try time and time again until I got lucky. An internal short was found in the shift lock control solenoid. The dealer replaced the entire shifter assembly. |
| 110000 mi US $210 |
Both front speakers stopped working. This meant that there was no noise from the signals, warning lights, OnStar didn't work and if I pushed the lock button the 4 dings I always hear weren't there either. |
| 122400 mi | First the tire monitor for the left rear tire quit working so it wouldn't show when I looked for the tire pressure on the display. I went to the dealer and after looking at it I was told that the repair would cost about $130.00. It didn't fx |
| 100000 mi | Resistor went out then the entire fan and controller. Repairs unsuccessful thus far. |
| 110000 mi US $28 |
Replacement of air control panel. |
| 7050 mi | door lock servo |
| 10251 mi | Noise in blower fan. Blower fan replacement |
| 26000 mi | Low air volume coming from the airconditioner vents |
| 50000 mi | BCM had a short |
| 67000 mi US $105 |
remote mirrors quite working power mirrors not working, diagnosis electric mirrors switch, repaired |
| 31100 mi | Replace ignition key lock cylinder. Would not allow the key to turn the ignition switch. Had to have car towed by GM Road Service to Chevrolet dealer for repair. |
| 34100 mi | Tire pressure monitor for one wheel went out. |
| 36000 mi | key fob wouldn't work, dealer order new one and either didn't give me the new one or didn't order the part. key fob still not working. |
| 42000 mi | New key fob. |
| 25000 mi | Electric Door locks failed |
| 15000 mi | radio would, at random intervals, change the frequency by 1 increment (ie., listening to 94.1, radio would tune to 94.3 or 93.9. sometimes it would change back. It stopped doing this the day before dealer visit, dealer replaced radio anyway!!! |
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 24000 mi | ongoing electrical problems, rattles in suspension, parts falling off in interior. car is extremely unreliable, will never buy another GM. Both HHR's fell apart after 20,000 miles on them. |
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