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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%)

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2008 Chevrolet HHR transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 8 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

50000 mi

US $270
Car was stuck in gear due to a broken shift cable. Cable asm was replaced, problem solved. 
20000 mi Clutch Spring needs to be replaced. Clutch still works. 
24180 mi Shifter linkage failure and shifter cable failure. NO PARTS AVAILABLE THROUGH GM PARTS SERVICE. "INDEFINITE BACKORDER" they said. We had to phone hundreds of dealers until a dealer in Texas would ship the parts. I am in Ontario! 
28520 mi Shifter linkage defective. 8 days to find parts, there are NO SS model parts in Canada. GM Canada & USA said parts on 'indefinate backorder' Found parts at dealer in Texas. I drive a Jeep TJ with 260000km as my Daily driver, more reliable! 

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2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

73700 mi Both outlet seals on the transmission were showing wear and slight leakage. Replaced both under GM's 100,000 mile drive train warranty. 

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2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon

149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

43000 mi Lower transmission support and caused internal piece of transmission to break housing. 
52000 mi

US $185
The transmission started to pause and then jerk. The car was driven to the dealer and the transmission was found to be bad. The dealer replaced the tranny with a brand new one after talking to GM. 
58500 mi

US $1150
Transmission was slipping big time in drive. When dealer tech opened the tranny there was metal in the pan. When he got to $3100 in the estimate he stopped and told service manager. Installed remanufactured transmission. Update: GM later refunded $1700. 

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2008 Chevrolet HHR Transmission Problems

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