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Chevrolet HHR repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (7%)

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Chevrolet HHR brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (52%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

85700 mi

US $150

Brakes worn after 85000 miles. Replaced.

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80200 mi

STABILTY CONTROL DID NOT APPEAR TO WORK.

87000 mi US $500	New master cylinder
97000 mi US $450	Replaced calipers

124000 mi

C $300

This unit like others have posted the front end would shake badley at time I replaced the rotors with drilled and sloted rotors at 60,000 K and have no vibration problems since then the factory rotors were just to light and would warp causing the shimmey that is easy to solve

113000 mi

US $33

Replaced front disc pads

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103000 mi

US $60

Front pads replaced

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169000 mi

US $140

I keep having to take it in for brakes. The brake rotors are too small for a heavy vehicle. This is how GM built the HHR.

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100000 mi

US $190

Removed cleaned and lube right rear brake caliper pins. Labor 110.00, Parts & materials 73.50. All problems resolved.

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3000 mi

rt frnt hub replaced...wires for anti lock brakes fell down and chaffed resulting in check lights..hub replaced no other problems Drivers side roof rack front cap blew off....replaced.

30380 mi

Extreme force needed to operate the brakes on first try after sitting over night

3000 mi	HHR SS will NOT stop at the very first stop sign in my subdivision. The brakes push back very firmly even with both feet on the brakes. 3rd time in shop for same problem. Technical Service bulletin 08--5-22-001 issued on this problem. GM & NHTSA notif
8000 mi US $70	Car still will not stop when first started in the morning going downhill. After that, all is well.
35000 mi	Chevy failed to install a booster pump for brakes on HHR SS's- all of them. They had to completely redo computers, wiring harness, reroute several hoses, add in a vacuum booster pump and all hardware.

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95000 mi US $120	Replaced hydraulics on drum both sides as well as brake shoes. Turned drum to spec.
102700 mi US $450	Brake fluid leak from rear drum calipers, both sides. Replaced
103000 mi US $16	New Rear shoes not making contact with drum. Used spoon to adjust Cable broke on hand brake at termination. Replaced clamp with aftermarket, reattached to park brake pulley

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110000 mi

US $180

The right front caliper and brake pads were replaced. Grinding noise showed up just prior to arriving at shop.

118350 mi

US $900

replaced pads, rotors, drums and shoes

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162440 mi C $225	Replace Pads and Disks Replace Front Ball Joints
172360 mi C $180	Front Brake Discs and Pads
177940 mi C $120	Rear Brakes first time normal wear, parking brake would not hold on steep incline.