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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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- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 780 repairs.
Chevrolet HHR electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 144 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 78438 mi US $118 |
Replace body control module (warranty replacement of previous replacement in June 2017). Paid $138 to Chevrolet to reprogram new unit. Replace tire pressure monitor in one wheel, reprogram system |
| 80792 mi US $47 |
Dealer replaced Dorman key fobs with GM key fobs. Aftermarket key fobs did not work consistantly. |
| 64637 mi | Replaced hazard flasher switch (under warranty). |
| 82000 mi US $32 |
Replaced both headlights. |
| 86218 mi US $50 |
Water hitting fan in blower motor and leaking onto passenger side floorboards. Mechanic cleared plugged condensation drain and dried area. |
| 92000 mi US $73 |
Replaced headlights. |
| 112015 mi US $270 |
Tire pressure monitoring sensors |
2009 Chevrolet HHR
Engine not specified
| 19000 mi | Could not turn the car off. I have had so many problems with this NEW car I traded it in on a Honda CR V. |
2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 96000 mi US $244 |
replaced tire pressure sensors front and rear |
2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 40700 mi | The air bag light would not go off and that was fixed at no charge. have 44k miles on it and only 3 oil changes. |
| 53500 mi US $100 |
Driver headlight burned out. Passenger light died 3 days later. Both were replaced. |
2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 11000 mi | There was a loud clicking noise coming from the blower motor at all speeds. They replaced it. I have been getting a very defined alternator noise since purchase on xm radio stations and with onstar usage. It had been bugging the hell out of me and the third dealership would not fix it. So I didn't re-up onstar or xm for this reason. |
| 16000 mi | Bluetooth module forgets phones. They had to fight with OnStar to get the part ordered. It still has not been received yet. |
| 21000 mi | My airbag light was intermittent. A sensor wire in the dash was loose. |
| 22000 mi | One of the key fob's stopped working, the dealer replaced it. |
| 27000 mi | Blower motor was making clicking noise. It was replaced. |
| 29500 mi | The horn stopped working. The horns were replaced. |
| 32000 mi | Lock actuators were seizing on both the front driver and front passenger side. Dealer replaced both. Lock actuators for both driver and passenger door were replaced due to intermittent seizing. Front grommet holding on engine cover was replaced due to disintegration. Engine cover fell off, the intake disconnected, that's how it was found. |
| 37000 mi | Airbag light was intermittent. Replaced a connector and the light never came back. |
| 39000 mi | I had three different smart phones over the life of my car, and the system could not stay paired. The phone profiles would just disappear, calls would drop, it wouldn't auto connect, the car would say no bluetooth phones were setup. |
| 110000 mi US $120 |
Battery sluggish. Replaced. |
| 36700 mi | Had to recalibrate TPMS |
| 80200 mi | AIRBAG WARNING LITE WAS INTERMITTENT. DEALER FOUND LOOSE CONNECTION UNDER FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. |
| 112000 mi | Passenger side headlight burnt out. |
| 144000 mi | Airbag warning light on and off for the past year. dealer never pin pointed the problem. Cost could be $100.00 to over $1000.00. Took in for recall on airbag system and the problem is fixed. |
| 184000 mi US $15 |
Driver side headlight burnt out. Replaced. |
| 103000 mi US $400 |
Bluetooth Antenna and base were replaced since a red light was appearing on the rear view mirror. Unfortunately, this did not yet solve the problem. |
| 106700 mi US $180 |
Onstar Bluetooth antenna needed a second antenna replaced which seems to have fixed the problem. |
| 35000 mi | Service air bag light coming on and off. Dealer replaced CPA connectors due to service bulletin # 08-09-41-002F related to code #B0019.Cleared codes and everything is ok. |
| 91000 mi US $15 |
Replaced headlight bulb. |
| 148000 mi US $200 |
Both headlight bulbs were replaced because one was burned out. |
| 15000 mi | Airbag lights would not turn off and indicated that they had been activated. |
| 22500 mi US $120 |
Battery drained on its own. Had to replace battery and reset electrical components. Got recall letter after this repair was completed. Part still not available for recall, on wait list. |
2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 1000 mi | XM Radio antenna not working--still not repaired, more parts ordered. |
| 2200 mi | XM Radio base unit was replaced. |
| 103000 mi US $60 |
headlight bulb replaced |
| 26040 mi | Left Front Power door lock failed for the second time in two years. Solution: left front power door latch was replaced under warranty Vehicle key remote fob fails to work in very cold weather. Diagnosis: battery clamp solders break in cold temp Solution: fob replaced under warranty |
2009 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 26000 mi | The airbag warning light came on, was inspected and reset. No continuing problem. |
| 42000 mi | no satellite radio, not working. had to get new radio. |
| 111000 mi US $23 |
Windshield Washer pump |
| 11000 mi | Ignition switch would not turn off. Had to pull fuel pump fuse and disconnect battery to stop engine. Claimed bad switch. My same key works. Believe problem to be shift interlock issue masked by recall. |
| 15000 mi US $39 |
Service Air Bag message. Onstar saw problem when I called and asked. Mechanic could not find error log or error in history log. Not fixed. Will have to go to dealer. |
| 15200 mi | SERVICE AIRBAG light is lit. Light comes and goes. I was unable to find a cause. |
| 28000 mi US $115 |
dead battery, replaced, purchased at walmart |
| 30200 mi | found solution to "service airbag" light in chevy hhr forum. cleaned and reconnected connector located behind passenger side kick panel |
| 52000 mi US $27 |
1 front and 1 rear door speakers were dead. i replaced both sets with after market 6.5" in speakers |
| 57000 mi US $100 |
replaced 4 year old battery |
2009 Chevrolet HHR 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 54000 mi US $550 |
AFTER I PURCHASED THE HHR ABOUT 5 MONTH LATER THE AC STOPPED WORKING. ONLY WARM AIR WHEN AC WAS ON.VENT FROM AIR TO COME FROM OUTSIDE WAS WARM.DOOR WAS STUCK CLOSE TRIED TO FIX BUT SOMEONE BROKE THE DOOR THAT WAS STUCK. |
| 57000 mi | Fixed the AC, internal door was broken. |
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 32000 mi | Tire pressure monitor system error on right front tire. System was reset and working properly now. |
| 8060 mi | Fuse block needed replacing. Bent connection in manufacturing was disconnecting fuel circuit. Part took 2 weeks to arrive. NOT HAPPY THAT HHR-SS PARTS ARE COMMONLY NOT AVAILABLE. |
| 14260 mi | Stereo and turn signals randomly died. |
| 18280 mi | Air Bag warning during left turns. Component replaced. Left front tire pressure sensor randomly shows ---. Replaced Car won't start if car sits to 2-3 days in cold weather. Charging system passed tests. Dealer says the battery is failing because it sits too long without use. I drive the car almost everyday but they didn't believe me due to low mileage. |
| 28520 mi | Battery replaced, it wasn't holding a charge. Reported to GM dealer many times but it always passed their tests. Local shop replaced and problem never occured again. Moral of the story? Never get your car fixed at an authorized dealer! |
| 32860 mi | Wiring harness to fuse panel shot a 3rd time. Bumps cause all electrical to go haywire. |
| 32860 mi | This car only has 56000 kms because it was plagued with electrical issues its entire life. I purchased it brand new. I will never purchase another GM again. |
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 134000 mi US $37 |
The rear hatch won't open. Electronic rear hatch switch replaced. |
| 143000 mi US $50 |
rear liftgate won't open. checked for voltage at the actuator. result was voltage at actuator, replaced actuator. |
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 14000 mi | Outside temperature sensor replaced because of faulty readings. |
| 27500 mi | Replaced passenger side rear tire pressure sensor. No charge. |
| 42000 mi | Air pressure monitor in three of the four wheels blanked out |
| 62300 mi US $100 |
Having problems with the TPMS. In warm/hot weather constantly getting Service indicator on dash. Replaced a couple of sensors. Resetting wouldn't solve the problem. |
| 24000 mi | speedometer malfunction, showed 120 mph at all times. Replaced. |
| 41300 mi US $86 |
heated seats repair. |
| 65000 mi US $707 |
Rear window defogger didn't work. Light came on but no action. Both remotes worn out, buttons no longer reacted to touch. This is at least th third remote I've had swapped out. The first two times were free and this time they charged for both. Added 200 to. Estimate. |
| 53000 mi US $184 |
Air conditioning refrigerant sensor short, remove and replace sensor |
| 106000 mi US $200 |
Replaced brake pads. TPMS warning light came one, one wheel not registering. Replaced tire sensor and battery, still not registering. Now all tires not registering. Not sure what to do, may need to replace the entire TPMS module. |
| 106000 mi US $200 |
TPMS warning light came on, one tire does no read. Replaced battery and sensor in tire, still does not read. Not sure what to do next, just living with the constant warning light on. Not sure if this will impact the yearly car safety inspection for registration. |
| 47000 mi US $8 |
headlight bulb needed to be replaced |
| 5000 mi | Occasionally, all gauges stop working (only register zero) or speedometer reads 20-40 mph too high. Gas gauge goes from reading full to empty after driving 40 miles. Dealer says nothing is wrong with car. |
| 11000 mi | I hope this will fix the ongoing problems with this car. So far the failing odometer/gas gauge problem hasn't recurred. Now there's a rattle in the steering column and the radio doesn't tune properly. I'm going to live with these, rather than try repairng |
| 14000 mi | when the mechanics last repaired the electrical system, they damaged the OnStar system. After admitting they broke it (major deal), parts were ordered. The OnStar system unit that is found under the back seat was replaced. I hate OnStar's customer service. This repair was made completely painful by every customer service rep I dealt with in getting this problem fixed. |
| 33000 mi | remote door controllers failed. batteries replaced but did not fix problem. controllers for left and right door locks were replaced. seems to have fixed the door remote problem. |
| 83000 mi US $169 |
this is the third battery I've had in this car in 8 years. |
| 86100 mi US $15 |
all the warning lights on the dash lighted up. cleared codes except for tire pressure. That one is permanently lit. |
| 94000 mi | Most of the dash warning lights are on. The tire pressure warning will not stop |
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 13000 mi | Remote entry quit working and also tire pressure monitors quite working. |
| 36000 mi | 3rd trip to dealer door locks very eratic this time replaced body control module and 1 transmitter twice first new one bad locks still bad dealer has been waiting for 3 weeks for loaner so they can try again |
| 53000 mi | passenger airbag warning left rear electric doorlock left turn signal intermittent no cancel passenger airbag warning intermittent. dealer says its passenger seat belt retracter causing it. says they will cover cost since they botched it before. |
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 25000 mi | Electric Door locks failed |
| 36000 mi | key fob wouldn't work, dealer order new one and either didn't give me the new one or didn't order the part. key fob still not working. |
| 42000 mi | New key fob. |
| 15000 mi | radio would, at random intervals, change the frequency by 1 increment (ie., listening to 94.1, radio would tune to 94.3 or 93.9. sometimes it would change back. It stopped doing this the day before dealer visit, dealer replaced radio anyway!!! |
| 7050 mi | door lock servo |
| 10251 mi | Noise in blower fan. Blower fan replacement |
| 26000 mi | Low air volume coming from the airconditioner vents |
| 50000 mi | BCM had a short |
| 67000 mi US $105 |
remote mirrors quite working power mirrors not working, diagnosis electric mirrors switch, repaired |
| 57000 mi US $10 |
brake light bulbs replaced. Failed due to crack in housing letting bulb shake and crack. Secured with electrical tape. |
| 41000 mi US $300 |
I could not shift out of park. I would try time and time again until I got lucky. An internal short was found in the shift lock control solenoid. The dealer replaced the entire shifter assembly. |
| 110000 mi US $210 |
Both front speakers stopped working. This meant that there was no noise from the signals, warning lights, OnStar didn't work and if I pushed the lock button the 4 dings I always hear weren't there either. |
| 122400 mi | First the tire monitor for the left rear tire quit working so it wouldn't show when I looked for the tire pressure on the display. I went to the dealer and after looking at it I was told that the repair would cost about $130.00. It didn't fx |
| 100000 mi | Resistor went out then the entire fan and controller. Repairs unsuccessful thus far. |
| 110000 mi US $28 |
Replacement of air control panel. |
| 31100 mi | Replace ignition key lock cylinder. Would not allow the key to turn the ignition switch. Had to have car towed by GM Road Service to Chevrolet dealer for repair. |
| 34100 mi | Tire pressure monitor for one wheel went out. |
2008 Chevrolet HHR 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 24000 mi | ongoing electrical problems, rattles in suspension, parts falling off in interior. car is extremely unreliable, will never buy another GM. Both HHR's fell apart after 20,000 miles on them. |
2007 Chevrolet HHR
Engine not specified
| 29000 mi | Remote Door Locking mechanism failed -- AGAIN. I have an 11 year old remote that I've only replaced the battery on -- perhaps twice. I just had to go to the shop AGAIN this week because of the failed HHR Keyless Remote. |
| 41000 mi | Power door lock on the Driver's side stopped locking the door. It did Unlock the door. The keyless remote stopped working AGAIN. This is the 4th remote I've needed now for this vehicle. My 1998 Chev Astro Van's remote is still working fine and has always been on the same key ring. The GM Keyless Remotes are GARBAGE!!!! |
2007 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 59000 mi US $60 |
Replaced mirror switch. replaced mirror switch sunroof cable snapped, removed wind deflector |
2007 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 52000 mi | AC blowing hot air. thought needed recharge. Needed all new AC condenser. |
| 120700 mi | Replaced bad starter. |
| 213100 mi | Mode door actuator failed under dash. Air would only blow from the Defrost and Floor vents. I manually moved the door so that the air only blows from the dash cents for the summer. Will Chang it back for winter. |
| 246000 mi US $43 |
Blower motor was making noise. Replaced with OEM part. |
| 35000 mi | Key fobs for remote locks and starter did not work. And blower motor made a slight ticking souund. All replaced under warranty. |
| 63000 mi US $600 |
they had to replace a leaking condenser |
| 114000 mi US $15 |
The tab for the rear defogger broke. Attempted to fix with aftermarket kit. It worked for a while but broke again, will have to fix again myself. |
| 22000 mi | Had to replace Heater/AC fan in cabin. |
| 115000 mi US $150 |
Ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting. |
| 116000 mi | Cause of fault still undetermined. |
| 1000 mi | Instrument Cluster Replaced |
| 2000 mi | Rear Glass Replaced, Defogger line did not work |
| 26000 mi | Shifter Interlock broken / Key stuck in ignition. |
2007 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 144460 mi C $25 |
on 4 th replacement of right rear tail light bulb, they are only lasting a day or two, has been a regular small issue, but frequency is getting much worse, right head light is also becoming a frequent replacement issue. |
2007 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 111700 mi US $80 |
The problem is intermittent. The analog and digital coolant temp gauge won't function. When this occurs the AC will not put out any cold air. The coolant sensor has been replaced yet the problem persists. |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 17000 mi | Car occasionally won't start |
| 18000 mi | Car's electronics occasionally go dead - as if there is no battery. Jump start works sometimes; push start always works. Dealer replaced starter. I commented that if is there is no power to open the doors, the starter is probably not the problem. ... |
| 20000 mi | Same occasional "dead" problem. Fine CSR (from other dealership location) had tech friend who found service bulletin. Parts were ordered; appointment made; but local techs decided car did not need the parts. Nothing was done, so expect problem to recur. |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 27000 mi | Slow or no start , they said it was the pos. battery was loose...it did not repair my HHR |
| 135000 mi US $200 |
Original alternator failed |
| 137000 mi | replacement rebuilt alternator died after 2 weeks of use |
| 140200 mi US $325 |
wire incorrectly run to fuse block should have been run to battery terminal. Unknown when this wiring error occurred but may have been from factory. |
| 207000 mi US $300 |
Replaced frozen alternator and tensioner pulley assembly |
| 75000 mi US $450 |
Electrical problem. |
| 53000 mi | Continuing electrical problem - resistor blows out on A/C. Successful, but this is a multiple repeat repair. |
| 59000 mi | Blower motor resistor blows once or twice a year. |
| 63000 mi | Headlight shorting out. Dealer repaired again. |
| 9000 mi | Dome light defective. Fell off. Replaced full assembly. |
| 10000 mi | Fan only worked on high setting, watercorroded electrical control, from a water leak. |
| 23000 mi | heater fan |
| 23300 mi | replace fan and resistor |
| 32000 mi US $120 |
6 year old battery replaced |
| 31000 mi | Defective battery, replaced under warranty at no cost. Original purchase in MAR2017. |
| 36000 mi US $30 |
Bad cell in battery that was replaced 2021 Feb. Walmart honored partial warrenty. |
| 40000 mi US $700 |
Door locks on driver's side of car stopped working. BCM was flashed and found to be defective. Replaced BCM. Problem solved. Cost of BCM 500.00 |
| 31000 mi | shifter assembly replaced. key would stick in ignition. |
| 82640 mi C $360 |
Driver side windshield wiper transmission motor replaced. |
| 172000 mi US $230 |
AC/ Heat Blower motor and upper cover replaced. Motor failed due to water leak from upper cowl. |
| 96000 mi US $150 |
evacuate system and recharge A/C refrigerant and oil |
| 128000 mi US $377 |
Found leak at AC condenser. Replaced condenser with new condenser. |
| 153000 mi | Engine not fully warming up. Determined that the driver information center digital coolant temp readout no longer functioning correctly. The dash mounted analog coolant temp gauge reads correctly. Did not repair the digital gauge. |
| 194777 mi US $767 |
Replaced failed alternator. Parts and Labor. Towed to shop. |
| 7440 mi | Growling noise when air conditioner was on. |
| 8060 mi | Repaired A/C growl |
| 19220 mi | Rear wiper motor stops when it is cold. Dealer ordered a replacement. Waiting for part. |
| 22320 mi | Rear wiper motor replaced. |
| 41540 mi C $60 |
Blower motor seized because water in drain well area got closed up with leaves. Resistor and fuse burnt out. Had to cut fan frame to get motor out to grease bottom bearing. Adapter ring only comes with new motor. Made my own part to hold in motor. |
| 45880 mi C $70 |
Firewall window drain got plugged with leaves. Water entered blower fan motor. Rusted bearing and motor brush assembly. Took apart fan motor re-lubed the bearing. Replaced burnt heater fan speed resistor. Had to cut motor frame to get itout |
| 86680 mi C $180 |
Fan speed resistor broke |
| 81250 mi US $45 |
HVAC blower resistor |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 9000 mi | A/C growl. |
| 28000 mi | HVAC blower quit working, blown fuse in BCM. |
| 32000 mi | HVAC fan was making noise. Fan motor replaced under warranty. |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 12000 mi | Electrical problem in radio. Electrical problem in drivers side power window. Electrical problem in turn signal. |
| 27000 mi | Also, had to replace turn signal switch. |
| 49000 mi | Replaced cruise control switch. Power mirror switch replaced. |
| 63000 mi | Replaced chafed wire in wire harness by cylinder #3 |
| 90000 mi US $50 |
Replaced alternator. |
| 26000 mi | The battery had a dead cell. A free loaner vehicle was obtained and the battery was replaced free of charge under the warranty. |
| 149000 mi US $251 |
BATTERY AND STARTER WENT OUT |
| 52258 mi | horn replaced due to weak sound and alignment corrected |
| 11063 mi | Replaced A/C tube and hose. A/C had been making growling or whining sound previously. |
| 137000 mi US $536 |
Open circuits found in fuse block. Culprit turned out to the the fuse block (UBEC) connector, which was repaired manually. |
| 139000 mi US $788 |
Alternator failed. Not surprising after 139000 miles! $475 for an alternator I could have gotten for $120 at O'Reilly, plus $312 labor... that was a surprise. |
| 62000 mi | Had to change driver side headlight. Had to remove the plastic wheel well cover with wheel cranked all the way to the right. Could not see the headlight during removal or install. Had a mechanic friend do it because I was frustrated. |
| 152000 mi | battery replaced cost $150.00 |
| 63000 mi US $120 |
Reprogram anti-theft system. Engine wouldn't crank |
| 91760 mi | My gauges and message centre quit working. I tried restarting the car a couple of times. Still did not work. Checked fuses and all of them were fine. Left the car to check the internet for help. came back and it worked. |
| 184000 mi US $85 |
Lost use of drivers side headlight low beam, connections checked and fuse replaced. |
| 184000 mi US $85 |
right rear light in bumper, left front turn signal |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
| 106100 mi US $86 |
Replaced burnt out driver side headlight and passenger side. Labor only parts provided. |
| 132000 mi US $2 |
Replaced both right and left tail light assembly. Had repeated bulb burn out, (one bulb only lasted 3 days). |
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