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2008 Chevrolet HHR repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 182 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet HHR engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 15000 mi US $150 |
Had the GM stage 1 kit installed in Dec. 08. In May of 09 I noticed some hesitation and sputtering when driving. Turns out that the stage 1 MAF sensor wiring had to be soldered versus the original install's crimped connection. |
| 38700 mi US $112 |
Cylinder 1 misfire. Not covered under warranty so I replaced the coil pack and spark plug myself. |
| 100000 mi US $190 |
Replaced thermostat and coolant. |
| 117000 mi US $12 |
Message about gas cap not sealing. Was not leaking fuel. Replaced gas cap. |
| 131000 mi US $262 |
Replace ignition lock cylinder due to wear. Long crank time after refueling.. every time. Solved by replacing purge solenoid. |
| 155300 mi US $479 |
Car would overheat in city traffic. Diagnosed as defective radiator cooling fan. |
| 162000 mi US $50 |
Replaced Intake camshaft variable valve timing actuator valve and solenoid. |
| 60000 mi | failed head gasket |
| 7440 mi | Fuel relay needed to be replaced. |
| 9900 mi | TSB #09126: Charge Air Cooler Inlet Duct Detachment |
| 14260 mi | P0499 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Vent Solenoid Control Circuit High Voltage |
| 15500 mi | P0499 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Vent Solenoid Control Circuit High Voltage again. No record of previous 'repair' which was probably just the dealer resetting the check engine light. Light was not on during visit so dealership did nothing. P0499 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Vent Solenoid Control Circuit High Voltage replaced for real. (Used an alternate dealership) |
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 134000 mi US $13 |
Check engine light on. Fuel pressure leak, cleaned fuel fill neck at the cap and replaced cap. |
| 135800 mi US $1100 |
Car overheating. The chain that powers the water pump broke. Replaced water pump chain, timing chain, chain guides, water pump sproket, thermostat and seal. |
| 162000 mi US $180 |
Camshaft position sensor |
| 55000 mi US $50 |
serpentine belt and tensioner pulley |
| 47000 mi | Car overheating, failed thermostat. |
| 109000 mi US $100 |
Cam Position Solenoid went bad. Code P0011. Easy fast repair and dealer had the part too. I replaced both and it cost about $100. |
| 115000 mi US $4551 |
Bad turbo, resulted in over heated engine blown head gssket and cracked block. New GM crate engine installed. |
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 53200 mi US $5500 |
Blown engine, coolant leaking into engine and mixing with oil. Replaced engine. |
| 54000 mi US $500 |
Traction control and service engine light came on. Diagnosed as misfire on cylinders 1 and 4, performed complete fuel injection cleaning service |
| 10000 mi | The electronics don't work properly - they randomly fail to record or over-represent the speed/mileage/gas amount, etc. This has been happening since right after I bought the car. Chevy finally admitted there's a problem. |
| 105000 mi US $140 |
knock sensor failed. |
| 71000 mi | Check engine light comes and goes. When it is on the engine seems to have loss of power, car wants to stall and runs rough when in gear. Cannot operate radio and AC at same time. Mechanic replaced all spark plugs and cleaned coils. Car is at dealership,ltr from GM on ignition cylinder issue-it's locking up. Also reported check engine issue-am in a rental car until they get it repaired, major engine issue covered by drive train warranty. |
| 76600 mi | Misfire on one of the valves, issue was covered under factory warranty. Dealership had to rebuild the valve. Cost for rental car covered by dealership as well! My mechanic didn't figure this out and only replaced spark plugs. |
| 78700 mi US $400 |
The pins in the ignition lock cylinder broke. |
| 61000 mi | Car surges when driven at certain speeds and when stopped at light. |
| 61000 mi | Still surging when last had it. |
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 69000 mi | Thermostat replaced |
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 44000 mi | Warped engine head. Replaced by dealer under warranty |
| 103000 mi US $16 |
Replace torn serpentine belt. |
| 115623 mi US $198 |
Hole in catalytic converter causing car to fail smog. Replaced CAT and small section of rusted exhaust pipe. |
| 8000 mi | Throttle Position Sensors not reporting within accepted values. wiring harness repaired by dealer per TSB |
| 31000 mi | Ignition key would not turn in the ignition. Could not move out of park or turn the steering wheel so it had to be towed to the dealer. |
| 34000 mi | Mass air flow sensor replaced. |
| 31000 mi US $130 |
Ignition switch hard to turn with key |
| 122400 mi | A sensor stopped working and the dealer said that I could drive with it not working and it would be ok. The cost to replace the sensor would be about $180.00. No way. |
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