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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 repair cost distribution

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$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

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Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
May 2022 163680 mi C $14	I changed the passenger side out put shaft seal

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Chevrolet HHR in Kentucky, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 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
Apr 2019 80792 mi US $47	Dealer replaced Dorman key fobs with GM key fobs. Aftermarket key fobs did not work consistantly.

Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Jun 2012 - May 2021
Nov 2012 64637 mi	Replaced hazard flasher switch (under warranty).
Aug 2014 82000 mi US $32	Replaced both headlights.
Jun 2015 86218 mi US $50	Water hitting fan in blower motor and leaking onto passenger side floorboards. Mechanic cleared plugged condensation drain and dried area.
Jan 2016 89678 mi US $485	Leak from coolant pipe. Mechanic replaced o-ring on thermostat housing. Also serviced transmission while it was there.
Sep 2016 92000 mi US $73	Replaced headlights.
Aug 2017 97546 mi US $610	Replaced water pump, thermostat, radiator cap (water pump was functional but leaking).
Jan 2020 112015 mi US $270	Tire pressure monitoring sensors

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Chevrolet HHR in New Jersey, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013	Engine surges and transmission jumps in and out of overdrive at cruising speeds Check engine light on, had cracked head and faulty ignition module

Chevrolet HHR in Alberta, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 9300 mi	WIND NOISE AROUND DOORS AND WINDOWS. WATER COMING IN AS WELL. DEALER REPLACED RUBBERS AROUND WINDOWS. WINDSHIELD HAS SMALL POCK MARKS ALL OVER AND CONTINUE TO INCREASE EVERY DAY. DEALER SAYS ROAD DEBRIS BUT HAD A ROCK HIT IT AND NO DAMAGE. I BELIEVE GLASS IS FAULTY AND DISINGRATING. THEY WILL NOT REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY

Chevrolet HHR in Arizona, United States Apr 2010 - May 2010
May 2010 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.

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Chevrolet HHR in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015 76000 mi US $250	lower control arms were wearing out, rear bushings and ball joints needed replacing, ended up replacing whole control arms because of aftermarket parts being unavailable for model
Jan 2016 US $100	DTC codes p0221 and p0121, throttle position sensors. still in process of diagnosis, numerous things can cause these trouble codes. car still not fixed at present time
Aug 2017 98000 mi US $600	throttle body replaced, then numerous wiring issues after install. mechanic made it right after 3rd trip
Oct 2017 108000 mi US $600	fuel lines rotted out in rear, replaced entire fuel lines
Apr 2018 115000 mi US $1500	timing chain and guides replaced. one guide fell broke/fell apart inside while driving.

Chevrolet HHR in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2017 96000 mi US $244	replaced tire pressure sensors front and rear

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Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2013
Jul 2011 40700 mi	had a problem w/ the back Chevrolet emblem, was coming unglued. it was replaced for free since i was under 36k miles. 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.

Chevrolet HHR in Rhode Island, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2021
Oct 2011 31500 mi	leaking front strut. dealer replaced under warranty.
Oct 2013 53500 mi US $100	Driver headlight burned out. Passenger light died 3 days later. Both were replaced.
Jun 2017 85700 mi US $150	Brakes worn after 85000 miles. Replaced.

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Chevrolet HHR in Indiana, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2017
Oct 2012 80200 mi	AIRBAG WARNING LITE WAS INTERMITTENT. DEALER FOUND LOOSE CONNECTION UNDER FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. STABILTY CONTROL DID NOT APPEAR TO WORK.
Dec 2013 112000 mi	Clunking noise when hitting a bump in the road. Sounded like a worn out rubber bushing. Dealer said it was a worn intermitent steering shaft. They cleaned/lubed. That did make a difference. Also said to plan on replacing it after vacation. Passenger side headlight burnt out.
Feb 2015 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.
Sep 2015 154000 mi US $400	Noisy front end, found right strut leaking. Replaced both struts, sway bar links and rear shocks. Much better ride and quieter.
Sep 2016 178000 mi US $50	CEL, CODE P-001. REPLACED BOTH CAM POSITION ACTUATORS (ONLY 1 WAS BAD). NO CEL AND CAR RUNS GREAT.
Dec 2016 184000 mi US $15	Driver side headlight burnt out. Replaced.
Feb 2017 187000 mi US $40	Windshield washer pump failed. Replaced pump.

Chevrolet HHR in Illinois, United States May 2012 - Jun 2016
May 2012 15000 mi	Airbag lights would not turn off and indicated that they had been activated.
Apr 2014 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.

Chevrolet HHR in Georgia, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2015
Apr 2013 87000 mi US $500	New master cylinder
Sep 2013 97000 mi US $450	Replaced calipers

Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2017
Nov 2012 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.
Jan 2013 106700 mi US $180	Onstar Bluetooth antenna needed a second antenna replaced which seems to have fixed the problem.
Sep 2017 162000 mi US $1400	Emission and catalytic converter replacement

Chevrolet HHR in North Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2013
Dec 2010 24000 mi	Rear hatch gas springs failed

Chevrolet HHR in Illinois, United States Mar 2009 - May 2012
Apr 2009 1557 mi	Replaced broken inside passenger door handle
Feb 2011 34000 mi	rattling noises coming from front end of car
Mar 2011 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.
May 2011 37200 mi	Bubbling and rusting at Hem flange bottom of door. (all 4 doors)sent to body shop for repair
Feb 2012 47900 mi	Rust came back in feb 2012. I did not take it back to dealer as I don't want to be without a car for three days again it should have been fixed properly the first time.
May 2012 50000 mi	Rust when sold.

Chevrolet HHR in Missouri, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2017
Jul 2012 36700 mi	Had to recalibrate TPMS
Sep 2014 59000 mi	Steering electric motor replaced
Apr 2016 70300 mi US $2700	Transmission failed when backing into a parking spot; it would engage, but no movement. Eventually had to give it more gas to get parked - crunch. Later limped home & towed to a shop I trust. Complete rebuild needed.
Sep 2017 79000 mi US $160	Links needed to be replaced
Nov 2017 80000 mi US $30	Replaced tailgate struts.

Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2013
Dec 2010 11000 mi	There was a loud clicking noise coming from the blower motor at all speeds. They replaced it. My locks were freezing open and my keyfob's would not start the car because the doors never locked. They repositioned some foam around the lock actuators and it has appeared to fix the problem. The rear trunk struts have been weak since purchase. After being told it was "normal" from two dealerships, the third one I took it to replaced them and my hatch finally works as it should. 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.
Jun 2011 16000 mi	Bluetooth module forgets phones. They had to fight with OnStar to get the part ordered. It still has not been received yet.
Nov 2011 21000 mi	The ignition cylinder locked up. My car was stuck running. They had to pull the battery and fuel relay to turn it off. It took them a day to get my car back to me. My airbag light was intermittent. A sensor wire in the dash was loose.
Dec 2011 22000 mi	Sent to body shop to repair rust on the bottom of all 4 doors. One of the key fob's stopped working, the dealer replaced it. The passenger seat belt locked up. Dealer replaced under warranty.
Apr 2012 27000 mi	Blower motor was making clicking noise. It was replaced.
May 2012 27800 mi	The ignition cylinder was recalled. Too bad it already locked up on me once. I feel so much better about my car to have the redesigned part in there now.
Jul 2012 29500 mi	The horn stopped working. The horns were replaced.
Sep 2012 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.
Jan 2013 37000 mi	Airbag light was intermittent. Replaced a connector and the light never came back.
Feb 2013 37300 mi	The flex-joint failed between the manifold and catalytic converter. The catalytic converter assembly was replaced under the emissions warranty.
Jun 2013 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.

Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016 134000 mi US $820	Upper and lower control arms and bushings
Jun 2018 148000 mi US $200	Both front struts were replaced (2nd time). Rear shocks were replaced. Both headlight bulbs were replaced because one was burned out.

Chevrolet HHR in Iowa, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2017
Mar 2017 96000 mi US $90	Check engine light came on indicating bad exhaust fuel purge solenoid. Replaced both exhaust and intake solenoids.

Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2016
Mar 2016 141000 mi US $200	Replaced worn struts,sway bar links, and sway bar bushings

Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2022
Jun 2017 72000 mi US $35	Rf hub/wheel bearing. Was starting to make noise.
Aug 2020 105000 mi US $150	Control arms replaced.
May 2021 110000 mi US $120	Battery sluggish. Replaced.
Sep 2021 113000 mi US $33	Replaced front disc pads

Chevrolet HHR in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2016 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016 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
Dec 2016 124000 mi	Transmission rebuild
Oct 2017 132680 mi C $400	Strut kits and Drag Links on the sway bar
Mar 2018 139500 mi C $160	engine was missing replaced plugs problem solved
Jun 2018 145700 mi C $20	engine started to run rough and serge at intersections removed mass air flow sensour problem cleared up

Chevrolet HHR in Wyoming, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 91000 mi US $15	Replaced headlight bulb.

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Chevrolet HHR in Alberta, Canada Mar 2011 - Jul 2012
Jan 2012	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

Chevrolet HHR in New York, United States Jun 2016 - Feb 2018
Jun 2017 100000 mi US $25	Replace inner door release handle, broke off in hand, chrome plated plastic.
Nov 2017 103000 mi US $60	Front pads replaced headlight bulb replaced

Chevrolet HHR in Illinois, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 1000 mi	Power steering assist motor replaced. XM Radio antenna not working--still not repaired, more parts ordered.
May 2010 2200 mi	XM Radio base unit was replaced.

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Chevrolet HHR in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2012
Nov 2010 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.
Jun 2011 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.
Jul 2012 21500 mi	While having a oil change my mechanic noiced the struts were leaking. I went to chevy dealer and parts were replaced under warranty.

Chevrolet HHR in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2014
Jan 2012 12300 mi	Drivers side seat belt retractor did not retract. Dealer replaced the retractor, all works fine now.

Chevrolet HHR in Kansas, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2018
Mar 2018 111000 mi US $23	Windshield Washer pump

Chevrolet HHR in Georgia, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2012
Oct 2011 42000 mi	no satellite radio, not working. had to get new radio.
Jan 2012 46000 mi US $650	broken ignition switch

Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Jun 2018 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.

Chevrolet HHR in Colorado, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2012
Jun 2010 17000 mi	Steering shaft replaced
Dec 2011 36000 mi	Check Engine light due to engine misfire Right front wheel bearing replaced due to noise
Mar 2012 38000 mi	Rebuilt cylinder head due to carbon build up

Chevrolet HHR in South Carolina, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Jul 2011 40000 mi US $245	Started the car and drove to the gas station and was unable to turn the car off. the key would not rotate in the ignition lock. Drove to the dealer and they removed the lock and replaced it with a new unit keyed to match my existing keys.

Chevrolet HHR in North Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2018
Jun 2011 26000 mi	The airbag warning light came on, was inspected and reset. No continuing problem.
Aug 2011 26000 mi	Paint on the plastic wheel covers became discolored and peeled away. The dealer replaced all four under warranty.
Jul 2018 97000 mi US $600	Valve sensor, clean throttle body, serpentine belt replace

Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2011 47000 mi US $200	Key in ignition switch could not be removed, and would not turn to shut the engine off.

Chevrolet HHR in Georgia, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2016
Sep 2016 94000 mi US $100	Engine would cut off while driving
Nov 2016 94000 mi	I replaced another sensor and it stopped just had a little looping. Never fully fixed.

Chevrolet HHR in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 85000 mi US $400	Replaced ignition switch due to occasional inability to remove key. Also checked out a separate issue with the exterior doorlock; it has twice failed to unlock the car & we had to break-in with help of AAA. Didn't make repairs cause of cost.

Chevrolet HHR in New York, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
Apr 2012 147000 mi US $6000	Engine Problem do to no safety feature for the engine if it overheats. ED from Chevy Corporate said they would help us out with the problem and then said it will cost us 6,000. Still owe 4,000 on the car so that was no help at all.

Chevrolet HHR in Puerto Rico Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010 17000 mi US $40	Electrical problem and suspension

Chevrolet HHR in South Carolina, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2013
Apr 2011 82000 mi US $277	Electrical steering went out. Has been acting up since I had about 65000 miles on it but tried to put up with it as long as I could. I was told this is the same problem on the Cobalt which was a recall item, but not for the HHR>
May 2012 145200 mi US $682	First/second gear shifter solenoid.
Jan 2013 174000 mi US $277	Replaced exhaust flex pipe from back of engine to catalytic converter.
Aug 2013 196000 mi US $375	Replaced both valve timing actuators. Car was running rough because of amount of fuel being dumped was more than needed resulting in less MPG.

Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2014
Aug 2012 35700 mi	Paint bubbling on the inside of the lower door seam. Ignition lock cylinder replaced under bulletin.

Chevrolet HHR in Saskatchewan, Canada May 2010 - Dec 2012
Sep 2010 20460 mi	Customer concerned rattling noise from the windshiled area when driving over uneven road. Replaced the glovebox, and the noise is gone.

Chevrolet HHR in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2020
Jan 2013 15200 mi	SERVICE AIRBAG light is lit. Light comes and goes. I was unable to find a cause.
Dec 2013 28000 mi US $115	dead battery, replaced, purchased at walmart
Apr 2014 30200 mi	found solution to "service airbag" light in chevy hhr forum. cleaned and reconnected connector located behind passenger side kick panel
Jun 2016 52000 mi US $27	1 front and 1 rear door speakers were dead. i replaced both sets with after market 6.5" in speakers
Dec 2017 57000 mi US $100	replaced 4 year old battery
May 2018 60000 mi US $96	replaced front wheel bearings replaced sway bar links
Jul 2019 67000 mi US $100	replaced both front struts with quick struts
Jan 2020 70000 mi US $8	rusted out fuel line
Mar 2020 71000 mi US $31	replaced rear shocks

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Chevrolet HHR in Minnesota, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2011
May 2011 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.
Jul 2011 57000 mi	Fixed the AC, internal door was broken.

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Chevrolet HHR in New Jersey, United States Aug 2008 - Nov 2013
Dec 2008 8000 mi	Headline and dashboard rattles. Both were heard by technician but they could not find the source.
May 2009 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.
Jul 2009 20000 mi	Clutch Spring needs to be replaced. Clutch still works.
Nov 2013 108000 mi US $411	Brake and Clutch pedal assembly needed to be replaced.

Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Apr 2009 - Nov 2011
Jun 2011 60000 mi	failed head gasket

Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada Jun 2008 - Aug 2015
Jun 2009 7440 mi	Fuel relay needed to be replaced.
Jul 2009 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.
Oct 2009 9300 mi	Bushings on front sway bar needed replacement.
Nov 2009 9900 mi	TSB #09126: Charge Air Cooler Inlet Duct Detachment
Jun 2010 14260 mi	Sunroof didn't always close and reopened while closing randomly. Stereo and turn signals randomly died. Clicking wheel bearings HHR letters peeling. Dealer forgot to replace. P0499 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Vent Solenoid Control Circuit High Voltage
Sep 2010 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) HHR logo peeling that was reported to previous dealership but they forgot to replace. Replaced at alternate dealership. Roofliner rattling while driving. Everyone else can hear it except the dealership. Turning up the stereo until I can find time to fix it myself. Lost faith in GM and will never purchase another one due to poor service and reliability.
Jun 2011 18280 mi	Sunroof closes 90% and re-opens. Button needs to be held down to close the sunroof Roof liner sagging and rattling. Dealer 'could not reproduce' but all passengers can hear it. 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.
Sep 2012 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!
Sep 2013 28520 mi	Bushings replaced for the third time.
Dec 2013 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!
Mar 2014 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!
Apr 2014 28720 mi	Sunroof has been leaking since replaced under warranty at the GM dealer. GM Dealer won't fix so a local shop reinstalled it properly.
Jul 2015 32860 mi	Wiring harness to fuse panel shot a 3rd time. Bumps cause all electrical to go haywire.
Aug 2015 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.

Chevrolet HHR in Virginia, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2013
Jun 2010 32000 mi	Tire pressure monitor system error on right front tire. System was reset and working properly now.
May 2011 38700 mi US $112	Cylinder 1 misfire. Not covered under warranty so I replaced the coil pack and spark plug myself.

Chevrolet HHR in Oklahoma, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2013
Apr 2011 100000 mi US $190	Replaced thermostat and coolant. Removed cleaned and lube right rear brake caliper pins. Labor 110.00, Parts & materials 73.50. All problems resolved.
Nov 2011 117000 mi US $12	Message about gas cap not sealing. Was not leaking fuel. Replaced gas cap.
Jun 2012 131000 mi US $262	Replace ignition lock cylinder due to wear. Long crank time after refueling.. every time. Solved by replacing purge solenoid.
Jul 2013 155300 mi US $479	Car would overheat in city traffic. Diagnosed as defective radiator cooling fan.
Nov 2013 162000 mi US $50	Replaced Intake camshaft variable valve timing actuator valve and solenoid.
Dec 2013 162000 mi	Needed new front sway bar bushings... handling ok, but noise from front end.

Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States May 2009 - Sep 2010
Sep 2010 22000 mi	Rear bowtie was replaced due to delamination

Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States May 2011 - Nov 2014
Aug 2013 50000 mi US $270	Car was stuck in gear due to a broken shift cable. Cable asm was replaced, problem solved.

Chevrolet HHR in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Aug 2015
Dec 2014 101000 mi US $180	Sway bar bushings replaced. Also sway bar links and control arm bushings are known to fail early on HHRs and cause noise. A formerly trusted garage diagnosed as worn struts. I replaced struts, strut bearings but did not fix problem.
Aug 2015 109000 mi	Steering column felt loose around 100K. Driving on washboard surfaces, and sometimes during hard braking, column would shudder. Dealer said known condition due to dried seals. Solution is to replace (expensive).

Chevrolet HHR in Hawaii, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 4000 mi	Wire harness opening in firewall not sealed in production, causing major leak.
Nov 2008 5000 mi	Carpet cleaned to remove mildew smell resulting from factory defect leak. Carpet mildew treatment required due to previous leak caused by factory defect.

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Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011 47000 mi	Car overheating, failed thermostat.

Chevrolet HHR in Ohio, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2012
Nov 2010 55000 mi	Water leaked into the vehicle and soaked the front and rear floor boards on the drivers side. This was the 2nd occurence. First time it soaked only the rear drivers side. We thought it was due to blocked ac vent under drivers seat.
Aug 2011 75000 mi	Tie rod ends replaced.

Chevrolet HHR in New Brunswick, Canada Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 30380 mi	Extreme force needed to operate the brakes on first try after sitting over night Drivers door dropped a tiny bit when opened. Problem eliminated by adjusting top door hinge.

Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Jun 2012
Feb 2009 12400 mi	Hydraulic lifters on rear door were weak, replaced under warranty.
Sep 2010 36580 mi	Front stabilizer link replaced

Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States May 2008 - Jul 2011
Jul 2008 3000 mi	Drivers right exterior rear view mirror glass fell out of housing while driving. A screw stuck to the back of the mirror at the factory prevented it from completely seating. Mirror glass was replaced.
Dec 2009 25000 mi	Left front steering knuckle/spindle came loose at ball joint attachment point. Steering knuckle/spindle replaced.

Chevrolet HHR in Delaware, United States Mar 2008 - Jul 2012
Jul 2008 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.

Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States May 2008 - Jul 2011
Jun 2008 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
Sep 2008 8000 mi US $70	Car still will not stop when first started in the morning going downhill. After that, all is well.
Dec 2009 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.

Chevrolet HHR in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2016
Dec 2012 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.
Apr 2013 115000 mi US $4551	Bad turbo, resulted in over heated engine blown head gssket and cracked block. New GM crate engine installed.
Jul 2015 160000 mi	Hit deer. Needed new sway bar bushings, would have been $16.

Chevrolet HHR in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2014
Apr 2010 38000 mi US $75	Replaced wiper transmission
Dec 2012 118000 mi US $80	Driver wiper not working, passenger side still working. Replace wiper transmission (linkage)
Feb 2013 123000 mi US $140	Driverside Wheel bearing making noise. Replace wheel bearing
May 2013 130000 mi US $45	Front end making noise on rough roads, replaced sway bar links.
Jun 2013 134000 mi US $13	The rear hatch won't open. Electronic rear hatch switch replaced. Check engine light on. Fuel pressure leak, cleaned fuel fill neck at the cap and replaced cap.
Aug 2013 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.
Nov 2013 143000 mi US $75	rear liftgate won't open. checked for voltage at the actuator. result was voltage at actuator, replaced actuator. Passenger wiper not working, replaced wiper transmission
Dec 2013 145000 mi US $150	Passenger wheel bearing replaced
Jun 2014 162000 mi US $180	Camshaft position sensor

Chevrolet HHR in Indiana, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2012
Dec 2011 55000 mi US $50	serpentine belt and tensioner pulley

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Chevrolet HHR in Illinois, United States May 2008 - Dec 2012
Jun 2009 33000 mi US $300	The front suspension was making a popping noise over small bumps. The popping was due to a bad link pin.
Jan 2011 75000 mi	rear driver side door was broken
Apr 2011 78700 mi US $400	The pins in the ignition lock cylinder broke.

Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States May 2008 - Aug 2012
Aug 2008 9000 mi	Replaced bubbled Chevrolet "bowtie" on rear entry hatch.
Oct 2009 27500 mi	Replaced passenger side rear tire pressure sensor. No charge.
Jun 2010 42000 mi	Air pressure monitor in three of the four wheels blanked out
Aug 2011 61500 mi US $24	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. TPMS needs to have new sensors. Dashboard "idiot" light displays SVC TIRE MONITOR in hot weather. Annoying. Shop just reset it and suggested I might want to replace the sensor (s). I didn't do it at this time.
Apr 2012 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.

Chevrolet HHR in Georgia, United States Dec 2008 - Dec 2014
Oct 2009 14000 mi	Water leak into interior of vehicle caused by loose sunroof drain hose. Outside temperature sensor replaced because of faulty readings.
Sep 2012 37000 mi	Paint peeling on roof.

Chevrolet HHR in Pennsylvania, United States May 2008 - Dec 2017
Nov 2008 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.
Mar 2009 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.
Apr 2009 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
Jul 2009 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.
Oct 2009 17000 mi	turn signals had stopped turning off after turns were completed. Both left and right directions were affected. Both slight and sharp curves caused the problem. Problem happened at both slow and fast speeds. The passenger-side mirror fell out of the visor with no provocation (no picking at it or anything). The dealer replaced the entire visor.
Mar 2011 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.
Jul 2011 38000 mi	Passenger side strut mount had worn out.
Oct 2013 64700 mi US $100	Rear springs
May 2014 70300 mi US $100	the car was making terrible noises over very small bumps. front struts replaced.
Aug 2014 75000 mi US $600	wheel hub bearings failed. replaced hub bearings and all four tires (wear from misalighment)
Mar 2015 83000 mi US $169	this is the third battery I've had in this car in 8 years.
May 2015 86100 mi US $15	all the warning lights on the dash lighted up. cleared codes except for tire pressure. That one is permanently lit.
Dec 2015 94000 mi	Most of the dash warning lights are on. The tire pressure warning will not stop
Jun 2017 105000 mi US $140	knock sensor failed.

Chevrolet HHR in Kentucky, United States Oct 2008 - Jul 2011
Jul 2009 24000 mi	knocking noise right rear. Ended up being defective shock. speedometer malfunction, showed 120 mph at all times. Replaced.
Jun 2011 55000 mi US $258	Rattling under front end even on light bumps

Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2013
Feb 2013 82300 mi US $367	CLICKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING - STRUTS WERE GONE

Chevrolet HHR in Washington, United States Jul 2009 - Jan 2013
Feb 2010 41300 mi US $86	Sunroof screetching on closing, heated seats repair.
May 2011 59000 mi US $200	Right front hub bearing.
Oct 2011 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.

Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
Jul 2012 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.
Nov 2012 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.

Chevrolet HHR in Iowa, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Nov 2012 33600 mi US $165	replaced sway bar links

Chevrolet HHR in South Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010 47000 mi US $8	headlight bulb needed to be replaced

Chevrolet HHR in Virginia, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Jul 2011 61000 mi	Car surges when driven at certain speeds and when stopped at light.
Aug 2011 61000 mi	Still surging when last had it.

Chevrolet HHR in New York, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016 53200 mi US $5500	Blown engine, coolant leaking into engine and mixing with oil. Replaced engine.
Dec 2016 53000 mi US $184	Air conditioning refrigerant sensor short, remove and replace sensor
Apr 2017 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
May 2022 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.
Jun 2022 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.

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Chevrolet HHR in Oklahoma, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2017
Oct 2010 36000 mi	3rd trip to dealer for noise under dash driver side previous claimed noise was normal then claimed warped brake rotors and pads damaged did not fix problem then claimed manual tranmission noise steering intermediate shaft and column fixed 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 dealer was to replace gravel guard rt rear door changed rear chevy bowtie instead. Fixed correct part this time, the gravel guard on the right rear door.
Mar 2012 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.

Chevrolet HHR in Ohio, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011
Dec 2008 13000 mi	Remote entry quit working and also tire pressure monitors quite working.

Chevrolet HHR in Ohio, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 69000 mi	Thermostat replaced

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Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 24000 mi	Struts and strut linkage arms had to be replaced under warranty.

Chevrolet HHR in Nevada, United States Jul 2008 - May 2011
Jan 2009 19000 mi	Loud popping/grinding noise from right front wheel area.
Oct 2009 35610 mi	Groans over bumps, took in dealer replaced steering column, noise still there, lubed strut mounts and noise is still there 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. Loud popping/grinding noise from the right front wheel area. Dealer replaced steering column hoping to fix and it didn't - going back in on 10/27.
Nov 2009 36710 mi	Same groaning noise over bumps dealer admitted they couldn't fix it but tried once more by replacing the right front strut and assembly, problem remains unfixed. Still no new key fob also.
Mar 2010 42000 mi	New key fob.
May 2011 57000 mi	Groaning noise in suspension never fixed.

Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2012
Nov 2010 25000 mi	Electric Door locks failed
Jun 2011 31000 mi US $130	Ignition switch hard to turn with key

Chevrolet HHR in Minnesota, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2011 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.
Oct 2011 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.
May 2013 72000 mi	Front struts were leaking. The dealer replaced both struts. I had a clunking noise in the front end. The dealer found the lower left control arm was loose so they replaced it. While replacing the assmebly, the right front stabilizer links broke while removing them so the stabilizer bar link was repla
Jan 2014 69300 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.
Nov 2015 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.
Nov 2016 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 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.

Chevrolet HHR in Missouri, United States Jan 2009 - Sep 2015
Jan 2009 7050 mi	door lock servo
Feb 2009 10251 mi	Noise in blower fan. Blower fan replacement
Jun 2009 26000 mi	Low air volume coming from the airconditioner vents
Jun 2010 50000 mi	BCM had a short
Mar 2011 67000 mi US $105	remote mirrors quite working power mirrors not working, diagnosis electric mirrors switch, repaired
Jul 2014 135000 mi	Water leak in drivers floor board. It turned out to be the wiring boot between the front fender and the drivers side door. It was fixed.

Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2011
Mar 2010 30000 mi	Right front sway bar was noisy over speed bumps.
May 2010 31100 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. 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.
Aug 2010 34100 mi	Tire pressure monitor for one wheel went out.
Sep 2010 34000 mi	Mass air flow sensor replaced.

Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 37000 mi	Latch for in-dash compartment broke
Dec 2009 43000 mi	Lower transmission support and caused internal piece of transmission to break housing.

Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Feb 2016 - Dec 2021
Apr 2016 95000 mi US $120	Replaced hydraulics on drum both sides as well as brake shoes. Turned drum to spec.
Jul 2016 100000 mi	Resistor went out then the entire fan and controller. Repairs unsuccessful thus far.
Nov 2016 102700 mi US $450	Brake fluid leak from rear drum calipers, both sides. Replaced
Dec 2016 103000 mi US $16	Replace torn serpentine belt. 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
Sep 2017 110000 mi US $28	Replacement of air control panel.
Feb 2018 114000 mi US $35	Gasket around windshield and gasket around passenger side door deteriorated to the point of cracking causing large amounts of water to pool on the floor during rain storms. Use RTV gasket maker to reseal the windshield, 3D printed a new gasket for the door using oil resistant TPU.
Jun 2018 115623 mi US $198	Hole in catalytic converter causing car to fail smog. Replaced CAT and small section of rusted exhaust pipe.

Chevrolet HHR in Tennessee, United States Sep 2015 - May 2017
Mar 2017 57000 mi US $10	brake light bulbs replaced. Failed due to crack in housing letting bulb shake and crack. Secured with electrical tape.

Chevrolet HHR in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2009 8000 mi	Throttle Position Sensors not reporting within accepted values. wiring harness repaired by dealer per TSB
Feb 2010 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!!!

Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Jul 2008 - Oct 2011
Jun 2011 44000 mi	Warped engine head. Replaced by dealer under warranty

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Chevrolet HHR in Ohio, United States Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
Jan 2011 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.

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Chevrolet HHR in Arizona, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009 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.
Dec 2009 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!!!!

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Chevrolet HHR in Idaho, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2013
Apr 2012 39300 mi US $60	Replaced worn sway bar end links which caused rattling from front of vehicle

Chevrolet HHR in New York, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2015
Jul 2008 19000 mi	Shift knob broke. Chrome cap on top fell off. Replaced with no problems.
Aug 2008 20 mi	Bowtie emblem on rear was discolored. Replaced.
Sep 2008 29000 mi	Rear Chevrolet "Bowtie" emblem was discolored. It was replaced quickly and I was on my way.

Chevrolet HHR in Missouri, United States Feb 2010 - May 2011
Mar 2010 59000 mi US $60	Replaced mirror switch. Sunroof cable snapped, removed wind deflector. replaced mirror switch sunroof cable snapped, removed wind deflector
Apr 2010 60000 mi US $700	all 4 tires, alignment
Nov 2010 70200 mi US $135	sunroof
Mar 2011 76000 mi	replaced rear hub
May 2011 78000 mi US $7000	three separate rattles repaired, and a bracket was found to have one end broken off and was replaced

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Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States Nov 2007 - Dec 2011
Oct 2008 16000 mi	Sunroof jammed open.
Jul 2010 29000 mi US $600	Both front struts leaking shock oil heavily. Had to replace them both at a cost of $600. The car only has 29,000 miles, this shouldn't have happened.
Dec 2011 48000 mi	When last had it, the HHR was becoming quite the "rattle trap." Lots of rattles, squeaks, passenger door sounds like it's going to fall off when closed.

Chevrolet HHR in Quebec, Canada Mar 2016 - Jul 2016
Jun 2016 61380 mi C $950	Both tables had to be changed and full alignment afterwards

Chevrolet HHR in Oregon, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2018
Nov 2008 51000 mi US $100	Replaced rear hub assembly after ABS and Traction lights came on.
Jan 2010 78000 mi	Wheel bearing replaced.
May 2011 100000 mi US $150	Oil leak
Oct 2012 120700 mi	Replaced bad starter.
Dec 2013 136000 mi US $400	Service traction light came on. Replaced wheel bearing.
Feb 2015 160000 mi	Not able to shift out of park. Check engine light on. Broken part on sunroof causing a leak.
May 2015 165000 mi US $250	hole in flex portion of exhaust. Replaced which include catalytic converter.
Aug 2015 171300 mi US $300	Service traction warning. Hard shifting. Replaced both variable timing solenoids. Problem still there. Currently back in the shop

Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2022
Jan 2015 92500 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.
Jul 2015 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.
Dec 2016 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.
Oct 2017 118350 mi US $900	replaced pads, rotors, drums and shoes replaced front control arms and rear shocks, alignment as well
Dec 2017 119000 mi US $150	Replace thermostat and coolant flush

Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Nov 2007 - May 2019
Mar 2008 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.
Apr 2008 9000 mi	Humming sound in right front of vehicle. Thought it might be flex pipe from catalytic converter. Turned out to be wheel bearing.
Feb 2009 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.
Mar 2009 18000 mi	Sun roof action tilt opening and closing very loud and sounded like it was hanging up. The dealership cleaned and lubed. Could not replicate sound. Weather was warm. Hear rattle in steering column, driver's side. Thought might be bushings in sway bar. Turned out to be lost screw in mud flap. This fixed. Still hearing rattle. Two problems found in steering. One fixed. Other part ordered. Not sure which.
Jun 2009 20000 mi	Replaced a part in the steering column. That part was actually repaired correctly.
Aug 2009 23000 mi	Still hearing "old" rattle. This time head of service rode in vehicle and heard what I was hearing. Was play in left side suspension.
Oct 2010 35700 mi US $258	Reinstalled regulator bolt that had fallen out inside rear driver's door window.
Jun 2011 45000 mi US $20	clunking noise. ordered part. in the steering assembly.
Aug 2011 46700 mi	2nd replacement of intermediate shaft.
Nov 2011 49500 mi	Replaced worn stabilizer link on left/driver's side. Had reported "clunking" sound. Was taking to service when involved in accident. While in for body work tech identified exact issue. After return of veh, service techs fixed problem.
Apr 2012 52000 mi	AC blowing hot air. thought needed recharge. Needed all new AC condenser.
Nov 2012 60500 mi US $50	replaced right front control arm
May 2014 75700 mi US $60	Dash mounted storage bin replaced due to broken hinge.
Aug 2015 86300 mi US $500	Replace driver's front wheel bearing. I put new wheels on the car in August, the stock wheels kept corroding and wouldn't let the tires hold air.
Feb 2017 97000 mi US $1122	Replaced leaking gas lines

Chevrolet HHR in North Carolina, United States Jun 2015 - Aug 2018
Aug 2016 100000 mi US $30	I installed a Dorman #917-216 Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
Jun 2017 110000 mi US $180	The right front caliper and brake pads were replaced. Grinding noise showed up just prior to arriving at shop.
Apr 2018 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.

Chevrolet HHR in Chihuahua, Mexico Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
May 2009 17980 mi $500	2 injectors were changed front driver tire was change too

Chevrolet HHR in Illinois, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2014
Jul 2008 11000 mi	Gold Bowtie on rear hatch became delaminated and had air pockets beneath which would allow water and dirt behind symbol. Replaced with new.
Mar 2009 18000 mi	Sunroof developed leak at the middle-rear of the glass. Took to dealer and was told the drains were plugged. Assumed repaired. Leak reappeared after rainstorm. Took back to dealer. Glass and seal on order. Car returned until parts arrive. To be continued
May 2009 19000 mi	The work was performed and the vehicle returned. The leak was no longer present. However, the sunroof was not adjusted properly and it was not flush with the rest of the roofline. We took it back again and had that issue addressed.
Nov 2009 27000 mi	Sunroof deflector was installed improperly when sunroof was replaced causing the left structural strut to snap when closing sunroof. Factory warranty will take care of it. Had to order parts. New sunroof deflector assembly was installed and sunroof works flawlessly now.
Jun 2011 46000 mi	injectors were faulty. gm tech bulletin stated problem. replaced under drivetrain warranty.
Jun 2013 67000 mi US $320	Sunroof wind deflector side mount broke. dealer repaired. 3 hrs labor plus parts was 320

Chevrolet HHR in New York, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008 28000 mi	Intermittent wipers inconsistent and sometimes wont turn on. Outer weatherstripping no longer contacting lower part of doors. Dealer could not find problem with wipers and was told weatherstripping was not supposed to contact door bottom.
Jan 2009 37000 mi	Left front swaybar link bad it had been making noise for about the last 800 miles. The dealer replaced it. The wiper issue had gotten worse and the dealer finally replaced the multi-fuction lever/switch. Problem solved! Finally!

Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2017
Mar 2017 53000 mi	Sway bar cracked needs replacing

Chevrolet HHR in Alabama, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
May 2013 63000 mi US $600	they had to replace a leaking condenser

Chevrolet HHR in Minnesota, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2021
Apr 2012 140000 mi US $800	Timing chain skipped one tooth on the crankshaft sprocket. All timing related parts had to be replaced.
Jun 2013 177000 mi	Windshield wiper linkage joint on driver's side came apart due to worn plastic joint. I drilled the joint with a 3/16 bit and added a bolt with nut to secure the joint.
Oct 2013 185300 mi US $65	Left front wheel bearing went out. Replaced worn front brake pads at the same time.
May 2015 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.
Sep 2015 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.
Feb 2017 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.
Dec 2017 246000 mi US $43	Blower motor was making noise. Replaced with OEM part.
May 2018 251000 mi US $150	Steering shaft lower u-joint seized up and caused the steering to have hard spots and not return to center. Replaced with GM shaft and all was well.
Jun 2018 253000 mi US $10	Driver front control arm bushing replacement. This repair got rid of the shimmy under braking that felt like warped brake rotors.

Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 48980 mi	wheel bearing covered by warranty but the clunk when going over bumps is still there and not covered by warranty but have been complaining about clunk since 2007

Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010 54000 mi	Front passenger strut spring is clunking while driving over bumps and most noticeable when turning.

Chevrolet HHR in Ohio, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2015
Jun 2010 39000 mi	suspension link
Mar 2011 46000 mi	Suspension link
Sep 2013 67000 mi	Noisy stabilizer links. Replaced under extended warranty.
Jun 2014 73000 mi	Struts, tie rod end and knuckle, turn signal switch, interior door handle broke off.
Nov 2014 78000 mi US $170	Windshield wiper transmission broke.

Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2008
Nov 2008 32000 mi US $25	Loud thumping in passenger front end.

Chevrolet HHR in Maryland, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2009 22000 mi	Had to replace Heater/AC fan in cabin.

Chevrolet HHR in Arkansas, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 8000 mi	Sunroof front passenger-side drain-tube leaking water into passenger front floor. Tech attached drain-tube to drain exit. Same problem, sunroof front passenger-side drain-tube leaking water into passenger floor. Tech reattached drain-tube to drain exit and secured with zip-tie.

Chevrolet HHR in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2008 - Oct 2017
Sep 2010 35000 mi	Key fobs for remote locks and starter did not work. And blower motor made a slight ticking souund. All replaced under warranty.
May 2011 43000 mi US $550	In for PA state inspection, R/R sway-bar links. I was not aware of a problem. Also installed new tires plus 4 wheel alignment. The cost of the tires are not in the repair cost.
Jun 2012 52000 mi US $350	Replaced both front strut assemblies and rear shocks and springs. Both front struts were leaking and would not pass PA State Inspection. Replaced rear springs and shocks at same time, though no problem with the back. Also alignment
Sep 2013 61000 mi	Bad Shock
Aug 2014 68000 mi US $278	Hub assemblies/wheel bearings
Jun 2015 75000 mi US $35	leaking/wet rear shock
Oct 2017 92000 mi US $40	Replaced right rear lower control arm bushing and ball joint

Chevrolet HHR in Kansas, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2009
Jan 2007 1000 mi	Instrument Cluster Replaced
Feb 2007 2000 mi	Rear Glass Replaced, Defogger line did not work
Feb 2008 22000 mi	Headliner Rattle / Support came unglued.
May 2008 26000 mi	Shifter Interlock broken / Key stuck in ignition. Intermittent rattle from right passenger door.
Jun 2008 28000 mi	Replace Front Left Wheel Bearing
Jul 2008 29000 mi US $56	Random Engine Misfire
Aug 2008 31000 mi	Pop Clunk When going over Bump Pop Clunk When going over Bump / Intermediate Shaft Replaced
Sep 2008 33000 mi	Engine Misfire / Fuel Injector Replaced
Nov 2008 35000 mi	Transaxle Shaft Seal Leaking / Replaced Lubricate Sway Bar Bushings
Feb 2009 39000 mi	Front wheel bearing replaced. Replace front sway bar bushings. Front struts also leaking and bad, but traded car instead of replacing them.

Chevrolet HHR in Illinois, United States Mar 2008 - Aug 2012
Sep 2009 38000 mi	Spreading surface rust on the lift gate hinge. Probably related to poorly installed OEM spoiler that's dealer installed that left iron filings. Repaired under warranty by another dealer. Rear Bowtie on hatch was replaced under warranty. The logo inside had gotten water inside of it and started to peel off.

Chevrolet HHR in Washington, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 115000 mi US $150	Ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting.
Jun 2018 116000 mi	Cause of fault still undetermined.

Chevrolet HHR in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2007 - Mar 2018
Mar 2012 27280 mi	Sunroof had a broken component was fixed under GM extended warranty.100.00 deductible paid.
Mar 2014 45880 mi C $310	Rattle front end replacement of sway bar links fixed this.
Oct 2016 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.

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Chevrolet HHR in Saskatchewan, Canada Dec 2012 - Sep 2018
Jun 2013 119660 mi C $600	Replace Right Wheel Bearing Assembly Rubber Bushings or mount replaced Struts, would be another $600, not yet done Dry and Noisey
Jul 2013 120260 mi C $540	Left front Wheel bearing Assembly $150 Left front Sway bar link MOOG $190 Left front Ball Joint MOOG $200
Feb 2015 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.
Sep 2015 151900 mi C $240	Lower A Arm Attachments Both L and R
Apr 2016 153640 mi	Replace Stabilizer bar, again. This car has a wonderful power train. and a garbage suspension on the front end.
Apr 2017 162440 mi C $225	Replace Pads and Disks Replace Front Ball Joints
Apr 2018 172360 mi C $180	Front Brake Discs and Pads
May 2018 176700 mi C $280	Steering rack, Anti Sway Bar and links,
Jun 2018 177940 mi C $120	Rear Brakes first time normal wear, parking brake would not hold on steep incline.
Sep 2018 178560 mi C $300	Both coil rear springs broken, replaced.

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Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011 97000 mi US $115	Took my HHR in 3 times for the same problem and was told the first two times thats the noise I was hearing was tire and road noise. But the third time they finally replaced the hub assembly and it fixed the problem!!! 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.

Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
Feb 2012 323000 mi US $900	Replaced transmission, fixed rear main seal leak and oil pan leak.
Jun 2012 348000 mi US $75	Front end making noise when turning. Replaced tie-rod ends.

Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012 77000 mi	Major repair needed requiring engine tear-down. GM covered all expenses.

Chevrolet HHR in Missouri, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2012
May 2012 61900 mi	worn or defective joint on length between antisway bar and strut

Chevrolet HHR in Arizona, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 89000 mi	O2 sensor wiring short.

Chevrolet HHR in Alabama, United States Jul 2016 - Apr 2018
Oct 2017 116000 mi	Power steering pump went out. Covered under warranty

Chevrolet HHR in Minnesota, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2013
Mar 2008 38000 mi	Headliner rattle. Suspension support bracket was loose. Replaced both sides.
Jun 2009 64000 mi	Bearings needed to be replaced on both front wheels.

Chevrolet HHR in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2008 - Jul 2010
Jan 2009 21000 mi	Driver side rear side marker light fell out of its fixture and the dealer put it back
Oct 2009 36000 mi	Had the front stabilizer bar replaced.

Chevrolet HHR in Quebec, Canada Nov 2012 - Mar 2014
Feb 2013 55480 mi C $250	code P0121 throttle body, replace throttle body
Jul 2013 57440 mi C $176	Intermediate steering column shaft
Feb 2014 61380 mi C $125	noise in supension, sway bar link kit loose

Chevrolet HHR in Nebraska, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Aug 2008 10000 mi	Bushing in air breather mount tore and allowed assembly to vibrate when idling. Replaced rubber mount bushing.
Oct 2009 20000 mi	Experienced clunking sound in front suspension. Dealer technician immediately identified problem as leaking struts, item on TSB.
Jan 2010 25000 mi	Continued problem with suspension clunking noise following replacement of both struts, both strut isolators, both tie rod ends, both stabilizer links and intermediate steering shaft
Feb 2010 26000 mi	After sending vehicle to two shops and GM regional service support suggested several repairs that did not remedy, GM suggested the shop look at lower control arm rear bushings. Replaced and fixed noise. Left side was culprit.
Jun 2010 32000 mi	Vehicle became difficult to start, poor performance and check engine light. Dealer diagnosed low fuel pressure due to pump failure.

Chevrolet HHR in Tennessee, United States Oct 2019 - Jun 2022
Aug 2019 125000 mi US $175	Replaced front struts and swaybar end links
Apr 2021 135000 mi US $150	Preventively replaced spark plugs and coil packs; also replaced leaking. valve cover gasket
Sep 2021 139000 mi US $750	Gas fumes inside vehicle after filling tank. Replaced fuel tank and vent lines to tank

Chevrolet HHR in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Jun 2018 129000 mi US $200	power steering unit failed. covered under initial extended warranty for specifically for the steering unit. paid for another failed steering module that was not covered.

Chevrolet HHR in Delaware, United States Apr 2007 - Jul 2012
Dec 2007	new - woodside, chrome wheels
Feb 2009	installed aftermarket coil springs..no problems(self) found rt rear shock lking

Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Oct 2019
Apr 2017 231880 mi C $200	Replaced front bearing hubs
Sep 2017 246140 mi C $250	Replaced both front drive axle CV shafts Replaced upper engine mount
Dec 2017 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
Jun 2018 269080 mi C $85	Cleaned and adjusted rear drum brakes. Replaced front rotors and pads
Sep 2018 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

Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2016
Sep 2014 89000 mi US $900	Bad valve loosing compression in cylinder #4. The head had to be reworked. Affecting computer and transmission. Replaced bad Sway bar bushings and links.

Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
Oct 2015 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.
Dec 2015 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.
Jun 2016 124000 mi US $475	Needed new struts in the front

Chevrolet HHR in Quebec, Canada Aug 2014 - Mar 2018
Oct 2014 55980 mi C $1500	the radiator broke and the fluid go on the transmission cooler and that burn the transmission

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Chevrolet HHR in Missouri, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010

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Chevrolet HHR in New York, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 22000 mi	Front stab link replaced

Chevrolet HHR in Alabama, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 37000 mi	HHRs have a chronic rattle in the steering column caused by excessive clearance in the shaft ujoint. GM will replace that section of the shaft assembly twice, but acknowledges to servicetechs it,s a design fault with no correction planned.

Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Jun 2014 47740 mi C $700	worn bushings sensor light on steering assist motor failed

Chevrolet HHR in North Carolina, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007 37000 mi	Wind noise through windshield. They resealed it and the problem reappeared. They replaced entire windshield and problem still there. It is currently in the shop.
Jan 2008 41000 mi	They replaced both front axles due to a TSB out about a clicking noise when you put it in drive or reverse.

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Chevrolet HHR in Kansas, United States Apr 2006 - May 2017
Feb 2007 36000 mi	Windshield cracked. Dealer said it was due to an impact. I have read that the windshields on these autos have experienced an unusual tendency to crack whit out any apparent cause. Dealer was not forthcoming with me regarding this information
Sep 2009 93000 mi	SES light. GMTechlink: camshaft reluctor that has moved on the camshaft usually due to heat (but not in my case). Only cure new camshaft. http://www.sandyblogs.com/techlink/
Jun 2010 106000 mi US $120	The flex pipe connecting the header to the cat had developed a leak. The shops I spoke to indicated that the dealer was the only place to find a replacement because of the 5 speed manual.
Apr 2011 113500 mi	Sway bar links
Jan 2013 141000 mi	Oil leak from the block. Am not able to find the source or fix.
Oct 2016 168300 mi US $140	3 wheel bearings were replaced along with rear brakes

Chevrolet HHR in Maryland, United States Oct 2006 - Jun 2018
Jun 2010 98000 mi US $800	worn out left front wheel bearing. replaced with oem part. changed original transmission oil with oem oil, replaced original spark plugs with oem replacement
Sep 2010 108000 mi US $500	the chrome started to peel off of the factory wheel, then the wheel started to leak air thru the porosity of the wheel. the dealer wanted $750 for a replacement wheel..OUCH i bought 4 nice aftermarket wheels off of EBay for $450
Nov 2011 130200 mi US $290	CEL, replaced solenoid, $92 to diagnose. Also found that front end shimmy due to scalloped tires, replaced tires (not in total), rides much better.
Nov 2014 187300 mi US $2000	wanted to keep the car,complete suspension r:shocks,drums,pads. f:bearings,struts,disks,pads,tires,18" wheels,brembo upgrade finally got rid of front end shimmy after 9 years, rear drums were egg shaped.still needs steering shaft noise fix
Dec 2016 223000 mi US $30	Replaced Knock Sensor
Jul 2017 232000 mi	Rear Drums & pads

Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 35960 mi C $623	New Radiator, Complained to GM about no lower grill as every other GM product has a lower grill except the Cobalt and HHR which have the same chasis. lots of 3rd party mfg's have a lower matching grill. GM did not warranty as a small stone punctured it.
Jan 2009 43877 mi	Catalytic Converter Replaced. Hole in flex pipe. Covered under warranty.
Mar 2009 44804 mi C $398	Frnt Rgt Wheel Bearing. Not warrantied. Warranty is only 3 yrs or 60,000km. No discount. I will never buy GM again. Dealer said they couldn't do anything for me. No good will. Warranties changed in '07 to 5 yr 160,000Km. Got it done privately 4 50%
Jul 2009 50840 mi C $281	Wiper linkage replaced on passenger side wiper, stopped working. Driver side was still working properly.
Jan 2010 C $315	Thermostat went!

Chevrolet HHR in Rhode Island, United States Sep 2007 - Feb 2009
Oct 2007 14000 mi	Intermittent wipers not working properly or consistently. Dealer had previously told me it was "known" problem and ordered parts. This time I was told that there was no such known issue, no parts were ever ordered, and they could not duplicate problem so Back emblem had delaminated. Replacement had supposedly been ordered from previous visit, but such was not the case. They took one off of new vehicle to replace mine.
Jan 2008 17000 mi	Car occasionally won't start
Mar 2008 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. ...
May 2008 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.
Jun 2008 20000 mi	Door restraint bar had cracked sheathing and was replaced.
Jul 2008 22000 mi	Again addressed occasional dead/no start problem. Corporate involved. Level of attentiveness much improved. Replaced ignition switch. They're not sure this is the fix, but it was best guess. Month has passed, but problem only once every 3 mos on average.
Oct 2008 24500 mi	Another attempt at intermittent start problem. Acted up immediately, so they ordered more parts and scheduled another try. Replaced bcm and other modules. Had MANY problems when picked up, so they kept it another two days. Some minor problems remain, but main one hasn't occurred again yet, though it's been only 2 weeks. new problem...gas mileage down by 15%. 10/2-10/6 Dealer again tried to repair intermittent problems. Replaced BCM computer. Result was no fix, but new problems. Took car again from 10/9-10/15. Reprogrammed and replaced other module. Results to be determined over period of time.
Nov 2008 26000 mi	Same problems recurred, so October repair also was a failure, and new problem created - mileage down 20%. GM involved again cuz nobody knows what to try. All my dealer contacts fired-again, so starting again with new person. I am pushing for new car.
Jan 2009 27000 mi	New service manager and general manager neither has any idea what to do, so we are negotiating an arbitration for a replacement vehicle.
Feb 2009 27000 mi	Dealer took one last shot at fixing recurring "no-start" problem, but found nothing. Reached agreement to get me into new vehicle. Transaction is complete and I will add vehicle here.

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Chevrolet HHR in Wisconsin, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 27000 mi	Bad right sway link end. Bad right sway link end, covered under warranty

Chevrolet HHR in Washington, United States Mar 2009 - May 2012
Dec 2010 60000 mi US $70	Indications of exhaust and intake cam solenoid failures.
Jan 2011 61000 mi	Replaced 4) injectors, reprogrammed based on TSB and Codes P0171 and P0300. Now after approx. 800 miles codes and trouble lights have returned. Requires re-diagnosis.

Chevrolet HHR in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2006 - Oct 2012
May 2008 40000 mi US $450	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 "Failed inspection because of divet in windshield. Windshield had to be replaced.
Sep 2009 59000 mi	Wind deflector on sunroof broke. Wanted $1700.00 plus 8 hours labor to fix it. I replaced it with a $50.00 plastic wind deflector from the local autoparts store.
May 2012 106700 mi US $100	Sway bar linkage broken on right side

Chevrolet HHR in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009 50000 mi US $300	The passenger side front wheel bearing was replaced at approximately 50k. This repair was performed in August 2009. A noise was discovered at 35k but diagnosed by the dealer as uneven tire wear. We replaced the tires at 45k and the noise persisted.

Chevrolet HHR in Arizona, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 3000 mi	Ignition would not release key.

Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2022
Feb 2009 81250 mi US $45	HVAC blower resistor
Apr 2009 84684 mi US $31	thermostat
Jun 2015 213000 mi US $75	Code for downstream O2 sensor. Replaced both upstream and downstream sensors
Aug 2016 221100 mi US $525	Both fuel lines, supply and return, rusted thru behind heat shield near left rear of vehicle causing leaking fuel. Water was trapped inside of heat shield material causing rust thru. Both fuel lines replaced.

Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2014
Aug 2010 71000 mi US $700	Replaced shocks and struts
Oct 2013 122200 mi US $338	Code P0010..Intake and exhaust timing solenoid and camshaft position sensor. $210 parts, $128 labor.

Chevrolet HHR in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2013
Mar 2009 106000 mi	Cracked transaxle housing with fluid leak. Exhaust leak at flex joint in pipe containing catalytic converter.
Apr 2009 106000 mi US $700	Replaced transaxle with salvage unit with 10,000 miles
Jan 2010 138900 mi US $1000	some part of crankshaft broke and object created hole in crankcase leading to oil being evacuated from crankcase
May 2010 135000 mi US $200	Original alternator failed
Jun 2010 137000 mi	replacement rebuilt alternator died after 2 weeks of use
Jul 2010 139000 mi US $300	Turns out that the alternator was damaged by the power steering motor going bad. Unclear if the first alternator was ruined the same way. Power steering motor replaced. Replaced steering column which fixed power steering. But car continues to blow power steering fuse. Will need further diagnoses.
Aug 2010 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.
Jan 2011 148000 mi US $170	Check engine light came on and stayed on. Used code reader which reported either failed catalytic converter or downstream O2 sensor failure. Replaced O2 sensor since catalytic converter was replaced aprx. 18 months ago. Clrd code prob. gone
Mar 2013 207000 mi US $300	Replaced frozen alternator and tensioner pulley assembly
May 2013 211900 mi US $115	Serpentine belt broke while on trip. Belt was recently replaced along with alternator and tensioner.

Chevrolet HHR in New Jersey, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Feb 2009 59500 mi	Catalytic converter rusted/corroded

Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2013
Jan 2013 US $340	Car would not downshift. Replaced a sensor.

Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2012
Dec 2010 64000 mi	Clunking in right front strut area

Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 25000 mi	sunroof deflector broke and jammed the window, had to replace unit.
Aug 2008 27000 mi	Slow or no start , they said it was the pos. battery was loose...it did not repair my HHR

Chevrolet HHR in South Carolina, United States Dec 2008 - Dec 2010
Jan 2009 40000 mi	Could not be shifted from park. Shifter replaced at no cost to me.
Apr 2010 65000 mi	Running light seemed to be missing.-----had fallen off and was in the "hole' Pulled forward and plugged in.
Sep 2010 75000 mi US $450	Electrical problem.

Chevrolet HHR in South Carolina, United States Jan 2007 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009 39000 mi US $50	key could not be removed from ignition. Problem was with the shifter sensor not showing the transmission in Park. Dealer replaced shifter mechanism and the sensor.

Chevrolet HHR in Washington, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2011
Dec 2008 50000 mi	Variable valve timing actuator solenoid replaced.

Chevrolet HHR in Maryland, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2011
Mar 2009 43000 mi	Bad thermostat caused the check engine light to be activated. Struts and steering rod replaced.
Oct 2009 54000 mi US $110	Front sway bar bushings replaced
Nov 2009 55500 mi	The exhaust pipe adjacent to the catalytic converter split open causing a leak.
Dec 2010 75000 mi US $100	Replaced MAP sensor
Mar 2011 79000 mi US $255	Front sway bar links repaired/replaced
Apr 2011 79000 mi	Needed bushings when sold--cannot remember which type.

Chevrolet HHR in Tennessee, United States Sep 2008 - Nov 2017
May 2010 53000 mi	Continuing electrical problem - resistor blows out on A/C. Successful, but this is a multiple repeat repair.
Mar 2011 59000 mi	Blower motor resistor blows once or twice a year.
Jun 2011 63000 mi	Headlight shorting out. Dealer repaired again.

Chevrolet HHR in Kentucky, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 39000 mi	Key will not turn to lock position when car is parked after driving. Out of warranty, to expensive to repair. You have to restart car and move it back and forth to be able to get key out.

Chevrolet HHR in Indiana, United States Jan 2007 - Apr 2008
Oct 2007 31000 mi	shifter assembly replaced. key would stick in ignition.
Dec 2007 33057 mi	t/c light came on when acclerating hard, car ran funny. would reset after car was turned off for a minute or so. MAF sensor was replaced MAP sensor replaced - traction control light comes on when accelerating hard on a curve or from a stop. traction control system disabled due to code C0561 in PCM code. P0106 also stored in system.
Jan 2008 35000 mi	same problem as before. t/c light came on after accelerating hard vehicle runs rough and shifts hard. dealer replaced transmission control module and reprogramed powertrain control module.

Chevrolet HHR in North Carolina, United States Mar 2006 - Mar 2010
May 2007 39000 mi	Securing clip for wind deflector on sunroof broke during normal operation. This caused the sunroof to improperly seal upon closing. Auxillary glovebox open button broke.
Jun 2007 39000 mi	Securing clip for wind deflector on sunroof broke during normal operation. This caused the sunroof to improperly seal upon closing. Auxillary glovebox open button broke.

Chevrolet HHR in Alabama, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 36000 mi US $45	Loud noise in fr suspension.

Chevrolet HHR in Minnesota, United States Jan 2006 - Mar 2010
Dec 2006 1000 mi	Remove rattling sound from headliner.

Chevrolet HHR in Alberta, Canada - Oct 2006
Oct 2006 13020 mi	Sunroof switch, express close function did not work properly

Chevrolet HHR in Georgia, United States Mar 2016 - Sep 2017
Jun 2016 172000 mi US $230	AC/ Heat Blower motor and upper cover replaced. Motor failed due to water leak from upper cowl.
Jun 2017 182000 mi US $100	Code P0010 displayed on Code reader... Replace Valve Actuator solenoid Intake side. Fairly simple straightforward procedure, less than 1 hour, cost less than $100... Problem Resolved

Chevrolet HHR in Quebec, Canada Feb 2006 - Jan 2022
Nov 2006 7440 mi	Growling noise when air conditioner was on.
Dec 2006 8060 mi	Repaired A/C growl
Sep 2007 19220 mi	Rear wiper motor stops when it is cold. Dealer ordered a replacement. Waiting for part. Front suspension made thumping noise when ridding over road bumps, cracks and bad pavement. Dealer fixed it. No problem now.
Jan 2008 22320 mi	Rear wiper motor replaced. Drivers seat belt did not retract properly. A replacement was ordered. No cost under warranty. New seatbelt retractor installed.
Jan 2010 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.
Jun 2010 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
Jun 2011 53320 mi C $140	The wheel tables rattle/thump. The bushings were changed, most of the noise disappeared but there is still something else rattling when driven over street cracks.
Jan 2012 57660 mi	Table bushings were retightened, no additional cost. They loosen up easily if they are not tightened really tight.
Dec 2012 68820 mi C $550	One side of bar broke off. Repaired by welding broken end pieces together rather than replacing for a new part. Too labor intensive to install new part [engine sub frame needs to be dropped to slide in new part]. Shocks leaking and car unstable on road. Replaced shocks Table bushings. Constant thumping.The new bushing helped but there is still rattling noise. Fedup learn just to live with it. Replaced tie rods to help to reduce the rattling noise. Helped a bit. Less noise traveling through steering wheel.
Jul 2013 73460 mi C $600	Lower driver side table
Apr 2015 86680 mi C $180	Wiper arm broke Fan speed resistor broke
Jul 2015 89480 mi	My inside door handle cracked at a stress point. I ordered a part from RockAuto.com and I installed it myself.
Dec 2017 109120 mi C $200	Bank 2 oxygen sensor replaced.

Chevrolet HHR in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2006 - Mar 2018
Oct 2006 3100 mi	Bad fuel injector.
May 2009 29760 mi	Electric power steering assist gone.

Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada Mar 2006 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007 26994 mi	Replaced right front stabilizer link. Under Warranty.
Nov 2007 32860 mi	Rattle in front suspension Replaced steering linkage.
Jan 2008 34720 mi	Door mechanism to control how much door open broken. Ordered part, still haven't fixed rattle in back of car suspension, maybe next visit.
Feb 2008 35340 mi	Rear passenger strut assembly replaced.

Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
Aug 2018 82460 mi C $120	Front Wheel Bearings

Chevrolet HHR in Alabama, United States Oct 2016 - Apr 2018
Sep 2016 165000 mi US $3000	Transmission failed. Required replacement.
Oct 2017 192000 mi US $260	Replace Radiator

Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Feb 2006 - Jun 2011
Nov 2006 10700 mi	Replaced running boards because pads wavy
Jul 2008 26000 mi	Rear Chevy Gold Emblem looks like water got in and destroyed it's appearance. New one put on
Jun 2009 36000 mi	A clunking noise when going over bumps. They replaced the Stabilizer Shaft Links on both sides. ABS light on and brakes weird. They replaced wheel bearing and hub. Key will not come out. Shifter failed. replaced control assembly, and Floor shift. Common Problem. Should be a Recall.

Chevrolet HHR in Kansas, United States May 2006 - Feb 2009
Mar 2007 7000 mi	Would not release key when in park; replaced safety switch; may have also adjusted shifter; is an issue as reported on another forum.

Chevrolet HHR in Missouri, United States Aug 2014 - Apr 2015
Jan 2015 US $50	Thermostat quit working.

Chevrolet HHR in Maryland, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022
Dec 2011 62000 mi US $783	replaced LF hub assembly, $417.75 parts & labor Replaced front struts, mounts & bellows. Parts & Labor $783.34. Parts were KYB Excel. Repair cost included 4-wheel alignment and rear brake adjustment.
Apr 2012 65700 mi US $157	replaced front sway bar bushing, parts,labor, tax
May 2013 83000 mi US $339	Install new liftgate latch, parts & labor
Jun 2013 85000 mi US $148	Replaced worn OEM sway bar end links. Installed Moog K750012 Sway Bar Links with grease fittings. Parts & Labor 147.74.
Jun 2014 96000 mi US $150	evacuate system and recharge A/C refrigerant and oil
Jul 2014 96500 mi US $533	Check engine light and traction control light and hard shifting. Diagnostic codes P0013 and P0014. Dealer replaced intake and exhaust camshaft actuator solenoids and cleaned throttle body. Engine air filter was also replaced.
Jun 2016 128000 mi US $377	Found leak at AC condenser. Replaced condenser with new condenser.
Sep 2016 133000 mi US $246	replaced leaking brake cylinder seals on rear wheels
Dec 2016 136000 mi US $622	Replaced section of fuel lines near rear axle to eliminate fuel leak where line had corroded. DTC Code p2127 replaced faulty ECM with GM refurbished ECM and programmed ECM.
Jan 2017 136000 mi US $335	replaced thermostat
Mar 2017 139000 mi	Relearn crankshaft and idle variation. N/C
Feb 2018 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.
Jun 2022 194777 mi US $767	Replaced failed alternator. Parts and Labor. Towed to shop.

Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Sep 2015
Dec 2012 96100 mi C $1100	Front end rattling over bumps; wheel bearing and suspension repaired
Jan 2013 112600 mi C $360	Driver side windshield wiper transmission motor replaced.
Aug 2014 125240 mi C $150	Bar end links replaced. Intake and exhaust solenoids replaced as service engine light and traction light was present causing hard shifting, especially into 2nd gear.

Chevrolet HHR in Georgia, United States Apr 2006 - Dec 2009
Oct 2006 15000 mi	Loose driver side interior door panel. 2 clips were replaced.
Sep 2007 28000 mi	Sunroof air deflector would not close. Clip attaching deflector to sunroof track broke.

Chevrolet HHR in Ohio, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2012
Mar 2011 58000 mi US $85	Replaced rear shocks

Chevrolet HHR in Central African Republic Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Sep 2011 52080 mi $150	P0i02 maf sensor - replaced P0449 vent solenoid-replaced

Chevrolet HHR in Arizona, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2022
Jun 2007 4000 mi	Pulls right before and after alignment. Finally adjusted steering to center.
Sep 2007 9000 mi	Dome light defective. Fell off. Replaced full assembly.
Jun 2008 10000 mi	Water on front floor. Fan only worked on high setting, watercorroded electrical control, from a water leak. Another appointment for in depth water leak search. Printed up 4 pages of tsb's and 10 pages of customer comments on water leak results from "HHR Forum". Presented to service tech. They spent 1 1/2 days "repairing. Hopefully all is well.
Feb 2009 13000 mi	Sunroof screen support broke. Compass located in rear view mirror sticking.
Aug 2010 15000 mi	battery dead, switch in tramission shift replaced
Mar 2012 23000 mi	heater fan
May 2012 23300 mi	replace fan and resistor
Jun 2014 27000 mi	replace both front strut ASMS, 4 Tires and alignment.
Sep 2015 30000 mi	replace strut upper brackets. Loose.
Mar 2017 32000 mi US $120	6 year old battery replaced
Oct 2017 31000 mi	Defective battery, replaced under warranty at no cost. Original purchase in MAR2017.
Aug 2021 36000 mi US $30	Bad cell in battery that was replaced 2021 Feb. Walmart honored partial warrenty.

Chevrolet HHR in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2017
Mar 2014 71000 mi US $250	Clunking in front due to stabilizer links worn out.
Mar 2015 88000 mi US $200	Replaced both front hubs and bearings.
Dec 2015 93000 mi US $300	Replaced struts, rear shocks and sway bar links.

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Chevrolet HHR in South Carolina, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2015
Apr 2007 9000 mi	A/C growl.
Nov 2008 28000 mi	HVAC blower quit working, blown fuse in BCM.
Feb 2009 32000 mi	HVAC fan was making noise. Fan motor replaced under warranty.
Sep 2012 84000 mi US $600	Ignition COntrol Module Thermostat
Jul 2013 94500 mi US $35	Downstream O2 sensor.
Aug 2013 96000 mi US $137	Had a P0240 code, hoped the downstream O2 was the problem, had to replace the cat.
Jun 2014 108000 mi US $75	MAP sensor
Oct 2014 112500 mi US $75	Upstream O2

Chevrolet HHR in Pennsylvania, United States May 2017 - Jan 2018
Jan 2017 165290 mi US $85	Fuel lines repaired - Common issue with the HHR.
Apr 2017 165860 mi US $410	Clutch, Pressure plate, slave cylinder, and installation
Jun 2017 16817 mi US $149	Lower control arms, one new bolt (from dealer), front brake rotors and pads. Person who installed the clutch kit tore the RH lower control arm bushing. Was not told about it, found out during trip home.

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Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States Apr 2006 - Sep 2012
Oct 2006 12000 mi	Electrical problem in radio. Electrical problem in drivers side power window. Electrical problem in turn signal. Both lower control arms had to be replaced. Hood needed to be re-aligned and paint touched up as well.
May 2007 27000 mi	Driver side wheel bearing needed to be replaced. Also, had to replace turn signal switch.
Jan 2008 41000 mi	IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. RUBBER STRIPS ON RUNNING BOARDS DELAMINATING FROM SUBSTRATE.
Jun 2008 49000 mi	Steering column safety shock replaced. Crack in pipe coming off exhaust manifold to converter. Replaced cruise control switch. Power mirror switch replaced.
Dec 2008 57000 mi	Drivers side door handle mechanism repaired.
Jun 2009 63000 mi	Replaced chafed wire in wire harness by cylinder #3 Steering column malfunction. Replaced with new one. Throttle body gasket blown. Was replaced.
May 2011 101000 mi US $600	Had to replace the ECM.

Chevrolet HHR in Indiana, United States Feb 2006 - Sep 2016
Oct 2006 16000 mi	squeaky drivers seat and oil change
Nov 2009 69000 mi US $163	Broken interlock pin in auto shifter. Entire shifter must be replaced. Common problem with the HHR and Cobalt.
Mar 2010 73000 mi US $100	Interlock pin in the shifter broke again and I just had to pay labor and the dealer bought the part.
May 2012 110800 mi US $59	Inside door handle broke. I put in a new one. pretty easy.
Dec 2015 149000 mi US $251	BATTERY AND STARTER WENT OUT

Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States Feb 2006 - Sep 2010
Jun 2006 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.
Feb 2007 65000 mi	Shifter linkage was replaced due to the fact that it would not allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition. The shifter could be worked back and forth into P and it would then release key. Linkage replaced and no further issues. Covered by exte
Jan 2009 129000 mi US $250	I had to have the front passenger side wheel bearing assembly replaced. $175.00 for the part, $50 labor, plus taxes. Considering the mileage on my vehicle, I'm still extremely pleased with it's performance with so many miles on it.

Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States Mar 2006 - Jun 2011
Dec 2006 24000 mi	Replaced whole stick assembly came home earlier and needed to turn the HHR around to park Him and key wouldnt come out. tried everything, even undoing the side enough to see if there was a problem and couldnt see anything wrong. So S
Nov 2008 63000 mi US $306	I took it in at 29,000. No result. Took it back at 36K. No result. Finally at 63 the drone was so bad, used letter from GM for extended warranty. Wheel bearings found bad, not on the letter. I had to repair them myself. Normal here lately.
Jul 2010 90000 mi US $50	Replaced alternator.

Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States Dec 2006 - Sep 2015
Jun 2012 96000 mi	Replaced transmission control module
Dec 2014 121000 mi US $87	O2 sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1. Heating Element bad. replace O2 sensor

Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2014
Oct 2012 115000 mi US $560	Leaking rear main seal
Feb 2014 131500 mi US $85	Power steering motor failing intermittently, evidenced by loss of power and message on the DIC. Key off and back on normally resulted in resumed operation. Easy self repair, unit installed under dash on steering column.
May 2014 133000 mi US $1170	Exhaust leak near catalytic converter, which I noticed because of the sound. Also, check engine light. O2 sensor and catalytic converter replaced.
Jun 2014 134000 mi US $405	Symptoms: Power door locks locking/unlocking, power steering quit/"POWER STEERING" displayed on DIC, speedometer to zero, air temperature zero, transmission will not shift out of 1st, check engine light. Transmission Control Module replaced
Aug 2014 137000 mi US $536	Open circuits found in fuse block. Culprit turned out to the the fuse block (UBEC) connector, which was repaired manually.
Nov 2014 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.

Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2016
Nov 2013 116000 mi US $350	Worn link and torn boot
Jun 2014 122000 mi	Replaced the ignition switch under the recall. The car would shut off if you just touched the key. But it never shut off by itself. Now the old key still works in the ignition and the door even though they changed the lock mechanism.
Feb 2015 132000 mi	The plastic sunroof support broke and I couldn't close the roof panel. I took it to the dealer and was told it would be at least $1200 to repair. I found a way to close it and will not have it repaired because of the cost.
Mar 2015 134000 mi US $700	Replaced front wheel bearings, they were very noisy.
Aug 2016 152000 mi	battery replaced cost $150.00
Sep 2016 152000 mi	Broken plastic sunroof support.

Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012 117180 mi C $434	Steering would move side to side when brakes applied. Tie rod bushing worn out. Replaced both rear brake cylinders at the same time due to leakage causing mushy brake pedal feel.

Chevrolet HHR in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Mar 2011 49600 mi	Electric power steering gave error message in driver information centre. Looked up on web and found there was a recall for same problem. Replaced electric motor. Flex pipe rusted through at motor. Had to replace whole pipe back to catalytic converter as it is all 1 piece.
Aug 2011 53280 mi	The handle broke off of the glovebox making it impossible to open. had to buy whole glovebox as the latch mechanism does not come separately.
Oct 2011 54560 mi	The clear coat on the front hood nose had started to crack, and there was a reaction to something with the paint in another spot.The body shop repaired the paint problem by fixing the problem with the paint and re clearcoating the hood.
Sep 2013 74400 mi C $50	Cracked manifold
Nov 2013 77500 mi C $81	Previously was told by dealer that car had a cracked exhaust manifold, this shop found that the bolts on the right hand side were loose
Dec 2013 78120 mi C $100	Replaced sway bar links
Nov 2014 86140 mi	Had metalic rattle near drivers rear wheel. They removed a Heat guard that had rusted through and become loose.
Jun 2015 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.
Jul 2015 92060 mi C $987	Replaced struts and swaybar links as the front end would clunk each time it hit a bump no matter how small. Also replaced front tires and did front wheel alignment
May 2016 99060 mi	The transmission started banging each time it shifted gears. Fluid and filter change didn't help. Replaced internal parts.
Nov 2017 112840 mi C $250	Replaced rear shocks

Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Jun 2014 - Apr 2015
Oct 2014 184000 mi US $85	Lost use of drivers side headlight low beam, connections checked and fuse replaced.
Dec 2014 184000 mi US $85	front inner driver's door handle replaced. being made of plastic, it had worn out and literally broke off. right rear light in bumper, left front turn signal

Chevrolet HHR in Iowa, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016 159000 mi US $450	Intermittent power steering failures

Chevrolet HHR in Missouri, United States - Jun 2007
Jun 2007 52258 mi	horn replaced due to weak sound and alignment corrected

Chevrolet HHR in Arizona, United States - Sep 2007
Sep 2005 250 mi	Replaced inside windshield sunvisors.(Mirrors falling out)
Feb 2007 8412 mi	Replaced leaking left rear shock absorber.
Apr 2007 9342 mi	Replaced Shifter Assy. Ignition key had been sticking.
Sep 2007 11063 mi	Replaced A/C tube and hose. A/C had been making growling or whining sound previously.

Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2017
Feb 2017 89000 mi US $253	Left front wheel bearing

Chevrolet HHR in South Carolina, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 11345 mi	Steering column replaced ignition key stuck Steering Column replaced Shifter replaced Squeak in driver's seat eradicated

Chevrolet HHR in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2010 - Mar 2012
Nov 2010 49800 mi	My car developed a leak, everytime it rained the passenger side floor was soaked, the heater motor is rusted out and needs replacing. Warranty doesn't cover water leaks, got it fixed privately. Gm Canada and Gmpp don't care about customers.

Chevrolet HHR in Georgia, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 58000 mi US $119	power steering motor replaced that should be a part of a recall.

Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2018
Jan 2008 12900 mi	Repaired short in wiring to shifter control switch. Problem, Doors would not lock when shifted into gear, harsh shifting transmission.
Dec 2008 26000 mi	Check engine light, replaced thermostat. Noise in front end, struts leaking, replaced both front struts.
Dec 2009 34000 mi US $223	Bad fuel injector, replaced under warranty, replaced other 3 injectors per bulletin, reprogrammed computer.
May 2012 39300 mi	Bad o2 Sensor

Chevrolet HHR in Washington, United States Aug 2007 - Dec 2013
Dec 2011 63000 mi US $120	Reprogram anti-theft system. Engine wouldn't crank
Dec 2012 75000 mi US $3800	Burned exhaust valves

Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2014
Feb 2011 55800 mi C $326	replaced left front wheel bearing Replaced left front sway bar link.
Sep 2012 74400 mi C $480	Replaced right front hub

Chevrolet HHR in Mississippi, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 52000 mi US $204	Car would jump when changing gears-they could not find problem, so ran cleaner thru transmission, this worked until January.
Jan 2009 54000 mi	The gear jumping continues, and a new noise appeared-the shop determined that it was a wheel bearing. This was repaired-which took care of the new noise, but the gear shifting problem still exists. I took it to another place and had jets cleaned ,helped.

Chevrolet HHR in Ohio, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2012
Dec 2010 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.
Feb 2011 64000 mi	Leaking front struts replaced. Lower Control arm bushings replaced. Steering column replaced
Jul 2011 70000 mi US $400	Ignition coil and module both went bad. Ext. Warranty only covers the ignition coil not the module (under the electrical portion of the Chrysler Group Service Contract)I paid $100 deduct for coil and full price for module.
Dec 2011 79000 mi US $160	Water was leaking on passenger floor during hard rain.It was a bad seal on the butyl patch which is under the hood and below the windshield area. I found the TSB after a long search online. I had to give it to the dealer myself.I had to pay.

Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 52000 mi US $75	Auto transmission selector wouldn't go into park and had to be replaced. Keyless entry fob malfunctioned - battery holder broke off and it stopped working. Bought new one on ebay, dealer charged $ 75.00 to program.

Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Apr 2010 - Sep 2012
Jun 2010 48000 mi	Sunroof glass rattling.

Chevrolet HHR in Illinois, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2011
Jun 2010 32000 mi	intermittant t/c light goes on also check engine same thing.

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Chevrolet HHR in New Mexico, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017 104000 mi US $93	Driver side interior door handle replaced. Plastic area where spring attached snapped.
May 2017 106100 mi US $86	Replaced burnt out driver side headlight and passenger side. Labor only parts provided.
Apr 2018 111000 mi	Recall- ignition and key replaced
Oct 2021 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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Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States Feb 2006 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007 29000 mi	Steering column rattled at low speeds. New steering column put in car.

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