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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Chevrolet HHR

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19000 mi Could not turn the car off. I have had so many problems with this NEW car I traded it in on a Honda CR V. 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

96000 mi

US $244
replaced tire pressure sensors front and rear 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

40700 mi The air bag light would not go off and that was fixed at no charge. have 44k miles on it and only 3 oil changes. 
53500 mi

US $100
Driver headlight burned out. Passenger light died 3 days later. Both were replaced. 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

80200 mi AIRBAG WARNING LITE WAS INTERMITTENT. DEALER FOUND LOOSE CONNECTION UNDER FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. 
112000 mi Passenger side headlight burnt out. 
144000 mi Airbag warning light on and off for the past year. dealer never pin pointed the problem. Cost could be $100.00 to over $1000.00. Took in for recall on airbag system and the problem is fixed. 
184000 mi

US $15
Driver side headlight burnt out. Replaced. 
15000 mi Airbag lights would not turn off and indicated that they had been activated. 
22500 mi

US $120
Battery drained on its own. Had to replace battery and reset electrical components. Got recall letter after this repair was completed. Part still not available for recall, on wait list. 
91000 mi

US $15
Replaced headlight bulb. 
110000 mi

US $120
Battery sluggish. Replaced. 
148000 mi

US $200
Both headlight bulbs were replaced because one was burned out. 
103000 mi

US $400
Bluetooth Antenna and base were replaced since a red light was appearing on the rear view mirror. Unfortunately, this did not yet solve the problem. 
123300 mi

US $180
Onstar Bluetooth antenna needed a second antenna replaced which seems to have fixed the problem. 
36700 mi Had to recalibrate TPMS 
35000 mi Service air bag light coming on and off. Dealer replaced CPA connectors due to service bulletin # 08-09-41-002F related to code #B0019.Cleared codes and everything is ok. 
11000 mi There was a loud clicking noise coming from the blower motor at all speeds. They replaced it. I have been getting a very defined alternator noise since purchase on xm radio stations and with onstar usage. It had been bugging the hell out of me and the third dealership would not fix it. So I didn't re-up onstar or xm for this reason. 
16000 mi Bluetooth module forgets phones. They had to fight with OnStar to get the part ordered. It still has not been received yet. 
21000 mi My airbag light was intermittent. A sensor wire in the dash was loose. 
22000 mi One of the key fob's stopped working, the dealer replaced it. 
27000 mi Blower motor was making clicking noise. It was replaced. 
29500 mi The horn stopped working. The horns were replaced. 
32000 mi Lock actuators were seizing on both the front driver and front passenger side. Dealer replaced both. Lock actuators for both driver and passenger door were replaced due to intermittent seizing. Front grommet holding on engine cover was replaced due to disintegration. Engine cover fell off, the intake disconnected, that's how it was found. 
37000 mi Airbag light was intermittent. Replaced a connector and the light never came back. 
39000 mi I had three different smart phones over the life of my car, and the system could not stay paired. The phone profiles would just disappear, calls would drop, it wouldn't auto connect, the car would say no bluetooth phones were setup. 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

103000 mi

US $60
headlight bulb replaced 
1000 mi XM Radio antenna not working--still not repaired, more parts ordered. 
2200 mi XM Radio base unit was replaced. 
26040 mi Left Front Power door lock failed for the second time in two years. Solution: left front power door latch was replaced under warranty Vehicle key remote fob fails to work in very cold weather. Diagnosis: battery clamp solders break in cold temp Solution: fob replaced under warranty 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

26000 mi The airbag warning light came on, was inspected and reset. No continuing problem. 
111000 mi

US $23
Windshield Washer pump 
42000 mi no satellite radio, not working. had to get new radio. 
11000 mi Ignition switch would not turn off. Had to pull fuel pump fuse and disconnect battery to stop engine. Claimed bad switch. My same key works. Believe problem to be shift interlock issue masked by recall. 
15000 mi

US $39
Service Air Bag message. Onstar saw problem when I called and asked. Mechanic could not find error log or error in history log. Not fixed. Will have to go to dealer. 
15200 mi SERVICE AIRBAG light is lit. Light comes and goes. I was unable to find a cause. 
28000 mi

US $115
dead battery, replaced, purchased at walmart 
30200 mi found solution to "service airbag" light in chevy hhr forum. cleaned and reconnected connector located behind passenger side kick panel 
52000 mi

US $27
1 front and 1 rear door speakers were dead. i replaced both sets with after market 6.5" in speakers 
57000 mi

US $100
replaced 4 year old battery 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

54000 mi

US $550
AFTER I PURCHASED THE HHR ABOUT 5 MONTH LATER THE AC STOPPED WORKING. ONLY WARM AIR WHEN AC WAS ON.VENT FROM AIR TO COME FROM OUTSIDE WAS WARM.DOOR WAS STUCK CLOSE TRIED TO FIX BUT SOMEONE BROKE THE DOOR THAT WAS STUCK. 
57000 mi Fixed the AC, internal door was broken. 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR Electrical Problems

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