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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%)

Chart based on 125 repairs.
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2009 Chevrolet HHR engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 25 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

79000 mi Check engine light on, had cracked head and faulty ignition module 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

78500 mi

US $100
DTC codes p0221 and p0121, throttle position sensors. still in process of diagnosis, numerous things can cause these trouble codes. car still not fixed at present time 
98000 mi

US $600
throttle body replaced, then numerous wiring issues after install. mechanic made it right after 3rd trip 
108000 mi

US $600
fuel lines rotted out in rear, replaced entire fuel lines 
115000 mi

US $1500
timing chain and guides replaced. one guide fell broke/fell apart inside while driving. 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

178000 mi

US $50
CEL, CODE P-001. REPLACED BOTH CAM POSITION ACTUATORS (ONLY 1 WAS BAD). NO CEL AND CAR RUNS GREAT. 
96000 mi

US $90
Check engine light came on indicating bad exhaust fuel purge solenoid. Replaced both exhaust and intake solenoids. 
162000 mi

US $1400
Emission and catalytic converter replacement 
21000 mi The ignition cylinder locked up. My car was stuck running. They had to pull the battery and fuel relay to turn it off. It took them a day to get my car back to me. 
27800 mi The ignition cylinder was recalled. Too bad it already locked up on me once. I feel so much better about my car to have the redesigned part in there now. 
37300 mi The flex-joint failed between the manifold and catalytic converter. The catalytic converter assembly was replaced under the emissions warranty. 
139500 mi

C $160
engine was missing replaced plugs problem solved 
145700 mi

C $20
engine started to run rough and serge at intersections removed mass air flow sensour problem cleared up 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

70000 mi

US $8
rusted out fuel line 
97000 mi

US $600
Valve sensor, clean throttle body, serpentine belt replace 
94000 mi

US $100
Engine would cut off while driving 
94000 mi I replaced another sensor and it stopped just had a little looping. Never fully fixed. 
147000 mi

US $6000
Engine Problem do to no safety feature for the engine if it overheats. ED from Chevy Corporate said they would help us out with the problem and then said it will cost us 6,000. Still owe 4,000 on the car so that was no help at all. 
40000 mi

US $245
Started the car and drove to the gas station and was unable to turn the car off. the key would not rotate in the ignition lock. Drove to the dealer and they removed the lock and replaced it with a new unit keyed to match my existing keys. 
47000 mi

US $200
Key in ignition switch could not be removed, and would not turn to shut the engine off. 
46000 mi

US $650
broken ignition switch 
174000 mi

US $277
Replaced exhaust flex pipe from back of engine to catalytic converter. 
196000 mi

US $375
Replaced both valve timing actuators. Car was running rough because of amount of fuel being dumped was more than needed resulting in less MPG. 
85000 mi

US $400
Replaced ignition switch due to occasional inability to remove key. Also checked out a separate issue with the exterior doorlock; it has twice failed to unlock the car & we had to break-in with help of AAA. Didn't make repairs cause of cost. 
36000 mi Check Engine light due to engine misfire 
38000 mi Rebuilt cylinder head due to carbon build up 

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2009 Chevrolet HHR Engine Problems

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