2007 Chevrolet HHR Consumer Discussions

Chevy HHR Interior Problems

• Re: 2007 HHR LT Remote Start Door control failure and Door Handle failure! [upset61]

  Written by: allenhoward on Oct 4, 2011 10:38:17 AM

  link to replacement door handles for 06 -2010 chev HHR http://www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorHandleInterior/Chevy/HHR hope that helps. Cost is 95.00 still way to high for a piece of plactic but beats the 500 GM wants for a door panel.

Chevrolet HHR

• Buying '07 HHR

  Written by: azygos on Sep 1, 2011 5:25:13 PM

  Im getting a good deal as far as price goes on a Chevy HHR 2007 with 30,000 miles but im confused on the reliability of this vehicle. Ive been reading alot of problems about it. The consumer report says its got a horrible suspension and brake build on it and what i need to know is this going to be a good investment because im getting it for cheap? What are ... Read More

HHR 2007 Lemon

• 2006 Chevy hhr Stalls while driving

  Written by: fedupwithgm1 on Aug 11, 2011 8:44:57 AM

  I AM SCARED, FOR MY FAMILYS SAFETY FEAR THAT THIS VEHICLE WILL STALL AND WE WILL CRASH OR BE HIT BY SOME ONE...WHEN A VEHICLE STALLS YOU LOOSE ALL POWER...THAT IS POWER STEERING, BREAKS.....THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE I AM ATTACHING A LINK THAT GM SHOULD REVIEW.....DANGER THIS VEHICLE IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN !!!!!!!!!!!!! COPY THIS LINK TO YOUR WEB BROWSER http-//abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/abc11_investigates&id=6811236 If you would prefer ... Read More

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• To many problems to list

  Written by: hatemyhhr on May 23, 2011 8:43:14 PM

  I bought a 2007 HHR - brand new. My first new car ever in my life. I was so excited but not for long. I have had nothing but problems with this car that I hate it & I wish I never would have even bought it. The shaking happened within a month ! Some clunky noise coming from drivers side, have no idea what it is. The shaking is so ... Read More

Chevy HHR Interior Problems

• Re: H H R water problems in the floor [slider58]

  Written by: islander32p on May 10, 2011 1:21:06 PM

  we have the same problen with opur hhr 2007 its sad that the care ind would let this hapen and do nothing about it i say boycot chevy!!!!

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• Re: Brake problems and vibrations [chevy_sucks]

  Written by: barbanna on Mar 1, 2011 1:46:43 PM

  Good for you! In May 2007, I traded in a beautiful 2005 PT Cruiser factory woodie that I bought new for a new 2007 HHR. What a stupid mistake!! The brake vibrations on my brand new HHR began THE FIRST DAY! After numerous attempts to correct the vibrations over the next 12 months, and lots of doubletalk from the dealer, I traded the HHR lemon one year later for a new ... Read More

• Re: HH break problems,rotors

  Written by: myhhr on Nov 4, 2010 12:03:24 PM

  Hi, I also have the same problems with the pulsating and vibrations. My husband took the car to the dealer at 24k miles complaining that it doesn't seem normal the breaks should be giving us problems at this stage, well after charging us $300, new pads, re surfacing the rotors, all seemed fine until now at 32K miles. Mind you thats only 8K miles and the breaks are bad again?. Now ... Read More

• Re: 2006 HHR A NEVER ENDING ROTOE PROBLEM [pissedoff5280]

  Written by: warvin on Oct 7, 2010 8:18:08 PM

  Hi there, I have a 2007 HHR. It took me two years to decide whether or not I wanted this car. I loved the style and it had been out two years so I kept looking at Consumer Guide and did not see any bad things about it so I finally bit the bullet and purchased it brand new. The first month the car started shaking. I took it back to ... Read More

HHR 2007 Lemon

• HHR Stalling issues: EYEWITTNESS NEWS video

  Written by: angryhhrowner on Jul 28, 2010 12:22:22 PM

  Please copy and paste this link into your browser to view if not directly linked. it is an Eyewittness news video of a HHR owner who is one of I dont know how many thousands, that have various stalling issues with there HHR. http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/abc11_investigates&id=6811236 Here is a transcript below: RALEIGH (WTVD) -- Loretta Barnes says she drives around Raleigh in fear. "I'm scared. It's going to die and somebody's going to ... Read More

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• Re: more problems. [linda31]

  Written by: warvin on Jun 6, 2010 1:53:07 AM

  It seems that everyone seems to be having problems with the brakes. I have a 2007 HHR and a few months after I owned the car the whole front end started to vibrate. I thought it was the rotors (no I take that back it was the rotors) but no one at the dealer would listen. They insisted that rotors do not wear away at three months nor do brakes...their suggestion ... Read More

• Re: whole car shakes [gmcustsvc]

  Written by: brkdrvr on Jun 1, 2010 7:27:57 AM

  Hello Mariah GM Customer Service, I also have a 2007 HHR plagued with brake/suspension problems, The problems began when we test drove the car the day we purchased it. The HHR was very quiet with the exception of a scuffing/humming noise coming from the front end. We mentioned the noise to the salesman who reported the noise to the dealership service dept. and they informed us it was from the car ... Read More

HHR Real World MPG Numbers

• help!

  Written by: huffmanshhr1 on Jun 1, 2009 10:15:26 AM

  I am a very new HHR owner and I am having a problem with what everyone else in the world of hhr's is saying they get for mpg and what we are getting!!! I have a 2007 LT with the 2.4l engine. We bought it approx 3 weeks ago and in every other waywe love this car!! We are even considering taking it back and utilizing our "30 day if not ... Read More

Chevy HHR Interior Problems

• 2007 HHR LT Remote Start Door control failure and Door Handle failure!

  Written by: morph00 on Jan 17, 2010 11:54:04 AM

  Okay, In all my life, I've NEVER had a door handle fail, e.g., breakoff inside the door. And from what I've read, Chevy wants you to by a complete assembly, did they get this from from how Neon's are built, buy a whole unit with only a tiny part broke? First the remote start door remote system quits, replaced fob battery and worked for about a month, then nothing, once in ... Read More

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• Never Ending

  Written by: mmcclurg on Nov 21, 2009 11:20:43 AM

  My 2007 HHR- auto has had 3 new sets of brake pads. rotors, the whole thing and it only has 50,000 miles on it. Our GM mechanic at our Chevy Dealer said that he works on several HHR's a WEEK and they are "known" to have brake problems. Love the car otherwise it's the best Chevrolet I have ever owned besides the brakes. Never had brake problems with the last five ... Read More

HHR Engine Problems

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [hesjr1972]

  Written by: ajiles on Aug 21, 2009 1:47:03 PM

  So how to General Motors or the dealership resolve this issue for you. We are having a similar problem (reduced engine power) with our 2008 and it is has been in the shop 7 times now. We are driving it AGAIN but who knows for how long.

HHR 2007 Lemon

• HHR 2007 Lemon

  Written by: hhr_07_lemon on Jul 22, 2009 9:09:10 AM

  We purchased a brand new 2007 HHR in Sept of 2007 at Gainesville Palm Chevrolet. Ever since then, we have had the car back to the dealership several times for repairs. The steering column, had to be replaced, the electric seats have a short and have gone out (a couple of times) and they cannot find the short, the sunroof motor had to be replace and we had to take it ... Read More

HHR Transmission Questions

• U guys are scaring me!LOL

  Written by: huffmanshhr1 on Jun 2, 2009 8:41:11 PM

  I have just purchased our 2007 2.4l HHR and we adore this car! Hearing the same defect car after car IS scaring me though!!! If I am not mistaken though, just about every car has its problems. My questions are 1) I heard something on this forum avout our radiators getting holes punched in them easily and some kind of cover we can buy to prevent this!? Now I ccant find ... Read More

Chevy HHR Interior Problems

• H H R water problems in the floor

  Written by: slider58 on Jan 31, 2009 6:33:10 PM

  I have a 2007 HHR . After a flash flood there would be water on the floor on the passager side front & back ..Floor board. this is from the out side rubber window seal. the rubberseal is no longer sealed to the window to keep water out of the door. The water splashes in side the door covering the speaker& elec window moter .the water comes between the door & ... Read More

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• Re: more problems. [warvin]

  Written by: barbanna on Oct 31, 2008 7:21:15 AM

  Yes, I did. And so have a lot of other HHR owners. Go back to May of 2007 to read my posting. I had exactly the same experience as you - so did a lot of others. My first vibration episode happened the first day I owned the car. The dealer gave me the same runaround - four times. I understand that in May of 08 Chevy finally put out a ... Read More

Chevrolet HHR

• Re: HHR recall [62vetteefp]

  Written by: p100 on May 4, 2008 6:21:58 PM

  Thanks, but still they have to do these modifications which means that if a buy a brand new 2007 HHR, it will need to have these plastic pieces installed and if this requires removing the headliner, the chances are they will never put it together again the way it came from the factory (depending on who does it). Can any Chevy dealer sell a new HHR without doing the recall service ... Read More

HHR Engine Problems

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [pao]

  Written by: poncho167 on Jul 21, 2007 7:50:33 AM

  There is many Japanese cars manufactured in Mexico as well.

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [hesjr1972]

  Written by: poncho167 on Jul 21, 2007 7:48:48 AM

  Most everyone knows that like the PT Cruiser, and many many other vehicles, its made in Mexico. It says so right on the vehicles Monroney window sticker.

• Re: thinking about buying this hhr i really like [jonnym]

  Written by: abbyty on Jun 24, 2008 9:03:22 AM

  I'm sorry I have to disagree, I have a 2008 HHR and think it is a wonderful car. No, this isn't my first HHR, I bought a 2007 last summer. My husband and went on a trip to Atlanta and it did overheat, but after being repaired by a local dealership there we were on our way home and didn't have another problem with it. However, on March 17th it became ... Read More

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [hesjr1972]

  Written by: pao on Jul 20, 2007 6:57:52 AM

  instead of fighting with GM go back to the BBB, they have rules for arbitration....which may help...also remember.. Remember, Subarus, Toyotas and Hondas are built in the US as is certain BMWs, so an import really isnt an import any more....and see where the final assembly point is for the HHR, parts may have been manufacturer out of country, but I bet you will find the final assembly point to be ... Read More

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [mimielle]

  Written by: hesjr1972 on Jul 19, 2007 11:33:30 AM

  I do not know anything about Canada and if they have an organization like the Better Business Bureau in the U.S., but hopefully you have that option. I got an instant response from General Motors the next day after the Better Business Bureau contact them. General Motors is not offering to have Terry Labonte Chevrolet to purchase the vehicle and credit me for any Chevrolet vehicle I want to buy. The ... Read More

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [hesjr1972]

  Written by: mimielle on Jul 18, 2007 2:20:57 PM

  I've had the same thing happen to me. I bought my 2006 HHR in June 2006. In June 2007, it decided to do the same thing that you described. The car will run for one errand, and then when I go to start it again, it starts for a few seconds and then dies..engine turns off. It will start a few hours later again. The first time it happened, the dealership, ... Read More

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [hesjr1972]

  Written by: adam_welchel on Jul 18, 2007 12:26:21 PM

  Hang in there. I had similar problems, only mine never shut off. My gauges started going haywire and next my power steering went out and the last time my accelerater didn't work. I called GM and got the same runaround. GM told me that because the dealership could not reproduce the problem on the third trip back I was stuck with the car. Needless to say I was furious. My car ... Read More

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [hesjr1972]

  Written by: rose4hhr on Jun 19, 2008 4:03:57 PM

  I had a 2001 Malibu that we bought new that had the exact same issue within months after buying it. I was driving on an isolated country road late at night and it just cut off. I later joked with my husband that it was like I was being abducted by aliens because everything just "cut off" ...that is except the lights...I think. Anyway, I had no cell service and had ... Read More

• Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors

  Written by: hesjr1972 on Jul 9, 2007 11:55:21 AM

  First off, I would like to apologize in advance for my grammatical and spelling errors in this message. I purchased my new 2007 Chevrolet HHR in February 2007. I have had nothing but problems since then. The major problem started in May 2007. I would start up the car and then "attempt" to drive out of a parking space going 10 miles per hour in which the whole car shuts down ... Read More

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• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [pao]

  Written by: 62vetteefp on Jul 31, 2007 3:03:54 PM

  So wrong was I! Well at least I was right that it was not in South America as the poster claimed.

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [62vetteefp]

  Written by: pao on Jul 31, 2007 12:50:36 PM

  http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/na.htm Mexico is part of the continent of North America which includes Canada, US, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean countries and Greenland

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [62vetteefp]

  Written by: donnman on Jul 31, 2007 11:06:25 AM

  Actually Mexico is part of North America, not Central America.

Chevrolet HHR Lease Questions

• Re: Current lease #'s [tripowergto]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 15, 2008 2:43:17 AM

  Hello tripowergto. Here's the information that you're looking for. GMAC's current base lease rate and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2008 Chevrolet HHR LT with 12,000 miles per year are a terrible 8.3% and 55%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease would be 8.3% and 47%. As you can see, GMAC publishes lease rates instead of money factors for the vehicles that it ... Read More

HHR Transmission Questions

• Re: 2007 HHR shift assembly [aranson]

  Written by: commoj on Dec 28, 2007 9:54:56 AM

  in fact it just started with me yesterday. the car will not stay in park, and the key will come out of the ignition even though i can not turn the ignition all the way off, the dealership is telling me that it is a now common problem with HHR and the chevy cobalt. keep checking recall list for HHR so that you can get a refund on maintenance parts. its ... Read More

Chevrolet HHR Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Used Chevy HHR [smogdung]

  Written by: seeburg220 on May 29, 2007 4:11:10 PM

  Just bought my 2007 2LT HHR - loaded. Leather, running boards, Auto, Sunroof, good stereo, 2LT pkg. Went through Costco. Paid $1300 below $24,400 sticker, plus I got $1500 from GM, so out the door with taxes and bs prep charges, title, tags, etc: $22709 I love it. I recommend the leather seats, too.

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• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [hesjr1972]

  Written by: 62vetteefp on Jul 19, 2007 6:52:29 PM

  Mexico is in Central America.

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [hesjr1972]

  Written by: caliberchic on Jul 19, 2007 5:02:30 PM

  Good luck!

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [donthegreek]

  Written by: hesjr1972 on Jul 19, 2007 11:35:43 AM

  I got an instant response from General Motors the next day after the Better Business Bureau contacted them. General Motors is now offering to have Terry Labonte Chevrolet to purchase the vehicle and credit me for any Chevrolet vehicle I want to buy. The thing is, I no long want a General Motors Vehicle. General Motors claims that they have American made vehicles. It is more like South American made vehicles. ... Read More

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [ray80]

  Written by: donthegreek on Jul 9, 2007 10:02:44 PM

  You might also want to check on the Lemon laws for your state.Also a good lawyer down the road might be needed. Good Luck!

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [ray80]

  Written by: hesjr1972 on Jul 9, 2007 8:28:57 PM

  Thank you so much for the positive words Ray80. I very much appreciate it. I got my fingers crossed.

• Re: Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors [hesjr1972]

  Written by: ray80 on Jul 9, 2007 11:49:52 AM

  Sorry to hear of your troubles, hope they can find a quick solution. One thing that comes to mind (since it isn't setting any codes), is to have them check all the fuses/relays to make sure they are properly seated. Some have found loose fuses/relays and it can cause various problems. Good luck

• Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors

  Written by: hesjr1972 on Jul 9, 2007 10:29:08 AM

  First off, I would like to apologize in advance for my grammatical and spelling errors in this message. I purchased my new 2007 Chevrolet HHR in February 2007. I have had nothing but problems since then. The major problem started in May 2007. I would start up the car and then "attempt" to drive out of a parking space going 10 miles per hour in which the whole car shuts down ... Read More

Changes You'd Like To See in the Chevrolet HHR

• Changes

  Written by: djm2 on May 30, 2007 2:58:10 AM

  I would like to see a 6 speed automatic transmission with a more powerfull engine. Before I purchased my 2007 Toyota Camry, I took the "top of the line" HHR out on a test drive. It did not have enough power to get into highway traffic safely. I was VERY disappointed with the performance of the vehicle. From an appearance point of view, this vehicle should have twin exhausts on it's ... Read More

HHR Future Powertrains?

• 2007 HHR

  Written by: thegrot on Apr 27, 2007 4:48:07 PM

  GM Diesel engines in the UK are Vauxhall Frontera 2.2 Diesel Turbo Signum 1.9 " " signum 3.0 v6 Diesel turbo Vectra 2.0 diesel turbo vectra 1.7 " " all these engines are real fliers General Motors owns: -Buick -Cadillac -Chevrolet -Daewoo (GM owns 44%) -Fiat (GM has decided to divorce itself from Fiat as of Feb '05, but will retain 10% ownership.) -GMC -Holden -Hummer -Oldsmobile (brand discontinued) -Opel -Pontiac ... Read More

• 2007 HHR

  Written by: thegrot on Apr 27, 2007 2:05:17 PM

  until the diesel engine is fitted to the HHR you will always be unhappy with either LOW power or fit a larger petrol engine and complain of LOW MPG. this happened with the PT cruiser it started with a 1600cc petrol then a 2litre petrol then a 2.4 petrol then a 2.4 turbo petrol all of which had low MPG. THEN they fitted a 2.2 diesel Turbo (European version) and low ... Read More

Chevy HHR: Problems & Solutions

• Re: HHR problems [thebigal]

  Written by: djm2 on Oct 7, 2006 6:36:37 AM

  Hi "thebigal" Lets look at the listing of defects of the HHR just on this site, (Edmunds). Water on the floor when it rains Check engine light on Wind noise Radio off "static" Radio on loud crackling pop Paint problems Drive train vibration Bad front rotors Bad fuel pump Growling / groaning noise from the engine when taking off from a traffic light Engine knock on a cold start Lower control ... Read More

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• Re: HHR Love-Hate Relationship [greyfox_dw]

  Written by: greyfox_dw on Jul 14, 2006 11:54:58 AM

  Well, after replacing a part on the steering column, as per the TSB, it didn't work and the noise got worse. My dealer's service manager decided to replace the entire steering column to see if that would do the trick. That was it for me...as you can see from my original post I have spent a lot of time at the dealer getting things fixed and replaced since I purchased my ... Read More

HHR Future Powertrains?

• HHR Engine

  Written by: yats on Jun 29, 2006 5:44:01 PM

  Why are there 31 technical bulletins listed under the HHR? It dates back to 2001. Is it a tried and tested engine that may have been used on another chevy car? I love the looks of it and I want the car, but the tech bulletins has given me pause. Should I wait for the 2007? yara_petry@yahoo.com

• Re: Any new powertrains coming for 2007? [smogdung]

  Written by: jaxs1 on May 6, 2006 10:02:08 PM

  Vibe, Mazda5 etc. etc.. Chevy just should not put engines designed for the much lighter Cobalts into such a very heavy vehicle as the HHR. Or maybe the HHR just shouldn't be as heavy as it is and then the Cobalt engines wouldn't have to struggle to move that weight around as much as they do.

Chevrolet HHR Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Just Bought New Black HHR

  Written by: donsur on Jan 3, 2006 2:06:49 PM

  I bought a Black 2LT fully loaded including Onstar. I will have every option available, the HHR is in route to the dealership. I bought it today to take advantage of the the last day for the Red Tag sale that is going on. The MSRP on this HHR is $24805, the red tag price I paid was $23240. I also got 3.9% interest for 60 months from GMAC. I bickered ... Read More

Chevrolet HHR

• Re: Chevy needs to try again. [poncho167]

  Written by: gogophers1 on Aug 31, 2005 2:55:33 AM

  Glad you finally figured it out. Most people on this forum know that the HHR, PT Cruiser, VW Bug, and dozens of other vehicles are built in Mexico. It's no coincidence that Chrysler doesn't want their over-rated hemi to be known as a Mexican engine. The quality problem is of concern in Mexico, for sure, look at the problems that Volkswagon has been having for one. Canada has a proven track ... Read More

• Re: Chevy needs to try again. [joestatix]

  Written by: poncho167 on Aug 30, 2005 6:48:13 AM

  Glad you finally figured it out. Most people on this forum know that the HHR, PT Cruiser, VW Bug, and dozens of other vehicles are built in Mexico. It's no coincidence that Chrysler doesn't want their over-rated hemi to be known as a Mexican engine. The quality problem is of concern in Mexico, for sure, look at the problems that Volkswagon has been having for one. Canada has a proven track ... Read More