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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%)
Chart based on 174 repairs.
2007 Chevrolet HHR engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Chevrolet HHR
Engine not specified
| 77000 mi | Major repair needed requiring engine tear-down. GM covered all expenses. |
| 97000 mi US $115 |
Car sputters and idles up and acts like it doesn't want to start after fueling up, and also the electric steering freezes up and has no power to it. I have to turn the car off and start it again in order for it to work dealer says no prob. |
2007 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $150 |
Oil leak |
| 160000 mi | Check engine light on. |
| 165000 mi US $250 |
hole in flex portion of exhaust. Replaced which include catalytic converter. |
| 140000 mi US $800 |
Timing chain skipped one tooth on the crankshaft sprocket. All timing related parts had to be replaced. |
| 216000 mi US $50 |
Bad fuel injector for cylinder #2. Replaced with used injector from salvage yard. MPG increased from 28 to 30 mpg after repair. |
| 235000 mi US $75 |
Water pump started leaking. Even after using the special tool (that allows changing the pump without disturbing the timing chain), the tensioner over tightened itself and the chain made noise. Had to pull timing cover to reset tensioner. |
| 93500 mi US $100 |
Dealer said had to replace injectors for cylinders 2 and 4. Work done at independent shop to save money. Light came back on, actually 1 and 3, dealer was wrong. Replaced those. |
| 98500 mi US $180 |
It was a sensor or actuator that was part of the variable valve timing system. Had the car back by noon. |
| 119000 mi US $150 |
Replace thermostat and coolant flush |
| 100000 mi US $30 |
I installed a Dorman #917-216 Variable Valve Timing Solenoid |
| 117000 mi US $30 |
Replaced The Intake variable valve timing solenoid Dorman part # 917-215. Engine light was on, read code and replaced this part. |
| 17980 mi $500 |
2 injectors were changed front driver tire was change too |
| 46000 mi | injectors were faulty. gm tech bulletin stated problem. replaced under drivetrain warranty. |
| 70680 mi | Key locked in on position could not shut off or remove key. Shifter worked fine so drove to dealer. Fixed for no charge under a TSB. |
| 29000 mi US $56 |
Random Engine Misfire |
| 33000 mi | Engine Misfire / Fuel Injector Replaced |
| 8000 mi | Poor gas mileage. Took in for routine maintenance, oil change. Tech loaded new update for pcm. Have not driven veh enough to know if change has made a difference. |
| 17000 mi | Remote start, very cold outdoor temp. Car had been driven an hour previously for a few minutes only. When started from a distance of 100 yds away could hear a distinct popping sound from exhaust and smell gas odor when approaching the vehicle. |
2007 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 135000 mi US $150 |
Preventively replaced spark plugs and coil packs; also replaced leaking. valve cover gasket |
| 139000 mi US $750 |
Gas fumes inside vehicle after filling tank. Replaced fuel tank and vent lines to tank |
| 115000 mi US $222 |
Check engine light comes on. The digital and analog coolant temperature gauge won't function. The AC will not emit cold air. The thermostat was replaced and now all is well. |
| 246140 mi C $250 |
Replaced upper engine mount |
| 253580 mi C $300 |
Engine was slow to start, taking two sometimes three tries to start. Replaced intank fuel pump and fuel injectors and battery |
| 276520 mi C $36 |
Replaced the fuel pipe , from the tank to the steel line above the fuel tank, I had to drop the fuel cell again |
| 89000 mi US $1300 |
Bad valve loosing compression in cylinder #4. The head had to be reworked. Affecting computer and transmission. |
| 10000 mi | Bushing in air breather mount tore and allowed assembly to vibrate when idling. Replaced rubber mount bushing. |
| 32000 mi | Vehicle became difficult to start, poor performance and check engine light. Dealer diagnosed low fuel pressure due to pump failure. |
| 55480 mi C $250 |
code P0121 throttle body, replace throttle body |
| 89000 mi | O2 sensor wiring short. |
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