2007 Chevrolet HHR Chevrolet HHR 2007

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2007 Chevrolet HHR repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (40%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (6%)

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2007 Chevrolet HHR body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (87%)

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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. 

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2007 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

22000 mi Headliner Rattle / Support came unglued. 
26000 mi Intermittent rattle from right passenger door.  
73000 mi 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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2007 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

new - woodside, chrome wheels 
38000 mi Headliner rattle. 

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2007 Chevrolet HHR Body Problems

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