2007 Chevrolet HHR Consumer Reviews

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Written by: SEEKER on 11/06/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet HHR LS 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought my HHR in May 2009. I have only had it for 6 months, but I have had no problems and I can get up to 40 miles on highway. Maybe thats be cause I drive a stick and I do drive a ways back from semis to cut the wind shear. I love my car. Only complaints is the arm rest seems to high, I can't stand that my window controls are in the middle, and the little windows make me feel like I don't have enough visibility. To many blind spots.

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luv it or leave it

Written by: karen golob on 09/13/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet HHR Panel LT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I am not very happy with gm I bought my car used with factory warranty to 1000,00 mi. The car has 53,000mi My transmission has been slipping I took it to dealer they didn't fix it they gave it a new gasket supposedly. tear down transmission, replaced side cover gasket. I'm not happy with gm I'm going to need to keep complaining for them to fix it properly. I'm worried transmission is already on its way out it sickens i bought car 2007 used 32,000 mi I luv style of car and the way it rides but I'm afraid of keeping it to long I think I have lemon signed depressed

Favorite Features

I enjoy the ride and all the space in back seat its room through n through. I like the sound system and seat warmers.

Suggested Improvements

brakes are a problem transmission cracked and leaking is a big problem I hit bottom of transmission speed bump that had to be fixed as well.Not happy

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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2007 hhr

Written by: ford on 08/12/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet HHR LT 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have had my HHR since November 2008 bought it used with 32,000 miles came with 12,000 bumper to bumper warranty from chevy. The dealership will lie to keep from doing anything under warranty. My wipers have quit repeatedly during rain storms. I make an appointment to get it seen to and they lie and say they checked it out but didn't. I have two recalls for my car but the dealership wont even schedule me to get the repairs done. says I don't really need them. the car did not come with runnerboards or mud flaps so every time you drive anywhere near gravel it flies up the side of my car and skins the paint in front of the back door and the warranty doesnt take care of that either

Favorite Features

I like the space. Used to love the driving experience but the longer I own it the more its same as any other car I guess one bad experience at the gm dealer makes me feel that way.

Suggested Improvements

The doors lock when you put it in drive but unlock when placed in park thats not a good safety feature. make all the new ones should come with runnerboards cause my 2007 is beating itself to pieces. cup holders in wrong location windshield should be higher door post cause blind spots also

3 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Well Thought Out

Written by: NAVYSSDV on 07/14/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet HHR LT 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Has a good road feel and drives well, predictable, positive handling. Mileage around 27 winter and 31+ in the warmer months. Avg'd over 35 on a 1000+ mile road trip last summer. Nice smooth powerband but 2.2 won't snap your head back on inclines. Utility is well designed with the plastic floor and sides, rear seats that fold flat. Rear seat leg room adequate, comfortable. Driver's leg room a little narrow but sliding the seat back helps. Telescoping wheel would be a good overall remedy for this. Engine is nice if you do you own basic maint. Oil changes a snap with that top load filter, plugs easy access, fluid fillers, like that. Good daily runner. Economical, practical, comfy.

Favorite Features

Good mileage & utility, comfortable. Large side mirrors. Convenient steering wheel controls.

Suggested Improvements

Storage console, telescoping steering wheel.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Satisfied

Written by: Kim on 07/02/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet HHR LT 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have had my used HHR which by the way I just found out means: Heritage High Roof for 13 months. It does have a high roof but you can't see out the windshield very good at a red light. All in all I really like the car, (I hope I am not jinxing myself) the other members of my family always want to drive my car instead of their own. My mother can get in and out of it with no problem (which is a problem in other cars). I have always owned a van and at first I thought WOW how small, but I just went on a camping trip and was able to get everything in comfortably. I wish it had roof racks though. I have recommended this car to friends and family because of the price and reliability so far.

Favorite Features

Rear space, stearing wheel controls (I can turn down my kids music without them realizing it), waxes really great, shiny, and most of all in todays economy the gas mileage is great!

Suggested Improvements

Of course the window controls, I agree with another review the designer should be fired (did he not actually drive the car?)My rear seat passengers cannot unlock the doors. The windshield should be higher. Do the people that design these cars ever look at these reviews? THEY SHOULD

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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It serves its purpose

Written by: Irv Goldberg on 05/13/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet HHR LS 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I started shopping for a roomy vehicle that i could afford and could afford to run. I didn't have the need for speed or a handling package since most of the work the car would be doing would be on the interstate. With the HHR I feel I hit the transportation jackpot. I regularly fit a string bass, 2 amps, several guitars, a sax or 2 and three humans inside fairly comfortably. Over the life of the car so far, I am AVERAGING 29.9 mph. Fully loaded on the hiway I've never done worse than 33.5 mph. Splitting the gas 3 ways at todays gas prices, that works out to about 2 cents/mile. The HHR is quiet, comfortable and very reliable. Easy to drive, a great turning radius and very easy to park.

Favorite Features

Easy to use cruise control, liftgate instead of a door, HUGE underfloor storage compartment in back, infinitely configurable, great visibility, larger than standard side doors making in/outloading that much easier, extra storage compartment in dash easier to reach than glove box. Superior mpg.

Suggested Improvements

Better sound system, 5 speed auto, something other than Firestone tires, although the set that came on the car weren't bad, just a bit noisier than they should have been. The speedometer cluster has a 2% error that I need to figure into my mpg calculations and Chevy has refused to fix it.

14 out 14 people found this review helpful

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You can tell it's a Chevy.....

Written by: Big Patrick on 05/13/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet HHR LS 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Bought my 07 HHR new in 2007. By the time 2008 rolled around it was worth about 10K less than the sticker price on a trade. The car was much better built then my 2004 Cavalier...but that does not say much. In my 20 months of ownership I had multiple electrical issues, suspension problems and fuel mileage down to under 23mpg consistently. It looks more spacious then it really is. I would be more likely to recommend this vehicle as a used car....don't get suckered in to buying a new one because it drops in value sooooooo quick you can't get your dollar's worth out of it before it will be off the road. My summary: Decent car, don't forget that you are buying a Chevy and it will cost you!

Favorite Features

Remote Start standard, power everything, unique styling, peppy 4- cylinder

Suggested Improvements

More reliable!

6 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Will buy another one!

Written by: Robbin on 05/09/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet HHR LT 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I love my HHR! I've had it just over two years and it has a little over 20,000 miles on it. I haven't had any major problems with it. I did have some brake squeak when it was new and that was fixed. I still get compliments on my HHR. Most people are surprised when they get in at how much room it has. Especially when I haul something in the back, they never think it will fit and it surprises them when it does! I get great gas mileage 30-33 on the highway and 25-30 in town, it just depends on how big a hurry I'm in! My Mom is considering an HHR for her next vehichle.

Favorite Features

The exterior of the HHR, it reminds of an old woody and a miniature version of the old Chevy Panel wagon I also enjoy the remote start that came standard, the mp3 adapter and the heated leather seats!

Suggested Improvements

I agree with everyone about the window controls...although I'm now quite used to them. I had some problems with blind spots too when I first bought my HHR, but have become accustomed to looking around them.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Love my HHR

Written by: Mr. Wood on 04/30/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet HHR LS 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I've owned over 15 new years in my life and this is the first one that has absolutely no defects whatever. I just past my 36,000 mile warranty and no issues. The car is fun to drive, holds a ton of stuff, gets really good mileage (I routinely get 30 mpg city/highway mix), and the quality is what Chevrolet should be doing with all their cars. Tight, solid, no squeaks. The paint is as shiny as when new. Tires wear evenly. Transmission shifts smoothly and acceleration is more than adequate for a small engine. I wish the resale value were a bit higher but heck, I' m not selling it so I suppose it doesn't matter that much.

Favorite Features

Styling, reliability, integrity, gas mileage, hauling capacity.

Suggested Improvements

Could use a higher windshield for better forward visibility. Would like XM radio standard with base radio.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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poor body integrity

Written by: joni on 04/08/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet HHR LT 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I really love to drive my HHR LT, but the exterior body has gotten really bad. I live on a gravel road and the the rims are flaking off and I have absolutely no paint left in front of my rear wheel wells. It is starting to rust all ready and I have under 28,000 miles on it. Took it back to dealer at under 10,000 miles and they really didn't care. Have replaced the sway bar links already too. Just a cheap car. Gas mileage should be better than 25 average, but it's not. Bad handling in winter conditions also should be noted.

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Chevrolet should build cars that don't fall apart under 30,000 miles and stand behind their warranty as bumper to bumper. It shouldn't matter that I drive on gravel as to why they won't back customer satisfaction,

5 out 10 people found this review helpful

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