| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
Chart based on 125 repairs.
2009 Chevrolet HHR suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 21 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
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 76000 mi US $250 |
lower control arms were wearing out, rear bushings and ball joints needed replacing, ended up replacing whole control arms because of aftermarket parts being unavailable for model |
2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 31500 mi | leaking front strut. dealer replaced under warranty. |
2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 141000 mi US $200 |
Replaced worn struts,sway bar links, and sway bar bushings |
| 132680 mi C $400 |
Strut kits and Drag Links on the sway bar |
| 72000 mi US $35 |
Rf hub/wheel bearing. Was starting to make noise. |
| 105000 mi US $150 |
Control arms replaced. |
| 134000 mi US $820 |
Upper and lower control arms and bushings |
| 148000 mi US $200 |
Both front struts were replaced (2nd time). Rear shocks were replaced. |
| 112000 mi | Clunking noise when hitting a bump in the road. Sounded like a worn out rubber bushing. Dealer said it was a worn intermitent steering shaft. They cleaned/lubed. That did make a difference. Also said to plan on replacing it after vacation. |
| 154000 mi US $400 |
Noisy front end, found right strut leaking. Replaced both struts, sway bar links and rear shocks. Much better ride and quieter. |
| 59000 mi | Steering electric motor replaced |
| 79000 mi US $160 |
Links needed to be replaced |
2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 1000 mi | Power steering assist motor replaced. |
2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 17000 mi | Steering shaft replaced |
| 36000 mi | Right front wheel bearing replaced due to noise |
| 60000 mi US $96 |
replaced front wheel bearings replaced sway bar links |
| 67000 mi US $100 |
replaced both front struts with quick struts |
| 71000 mi US $31 |
replaced rear shocks |
| 82000 mi US $277 |
Electrical steering went out. Has been acting up since I had about 65000 miles on it but tried to put up with it as long as I could. I was told this is the same problem on the Cobalt which was a recall item, but not for the HHR> |
| 17000 mi US $40 |
Electrical problem and suspension |
| 21500 mi | While having a oil change my mechanic noiced the struts were leaking. I went to chevy dealer and parts were replaced under warranty. |
See TrueDelta's information for all Wagons
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.
