2009 Chevrolet HHR - Consumer Discussions

Power Steering

• Re: Power Steering [lulu76]

  Written by: patti17 on Mar 21, 2013 5:38:06 PM

  The power steering in my 2009 HHR goes out w/o warning, at various speeds. When it started I contacted my local dealer and Chevy and was led to beleive that this was an unusual occurrence. Since then, I have seen hundreds of complaints, similar to mine, dating back to 2006. The power steering motors in these cars are faukty and dangerous and Chevy knows it. They have already recalled the same ... Read More

2008 HHR won't shift out of park

• 2009 HHR will not shift out of park

  Written by: fishforem on Nov 27, 2012 8:07:40 AM

  Same thing I have seen. in numerous messages. except seems colder it gets the worse it gets. are there any recalls? this car was just bought about 5 months ago. It is my first Chevrolet, in 30 years. What is the fix for it? I love the car except for this problem. Also how do I check transmission fluid?

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• Re: brake problems on chevy 2006 HHR [gmcustsvcsarah]

  Written by: koderjm1 on Apr 26, 2012 11:49:00 AM

  Does this brake problem carry over into newer models, like 2008 or 2009 HHR?

• brake problems on chevy 2006 HHR

  Written by: msjp on Apr 24, 2012 12:53:24 PM

  I bought the 2006 HHR new first year they came out, actually 6/06, in 07 had brake problems, dealer fixed front rotors, was still under warranty, 2009 same problem, dealer fixed front rotors cost $300.00, 2010 same problem, dealer fixed front rotors at a cost of $400, now 2012 same problem, front rotor problems, besides other problems, leak in transmission line, shift arm breaking away from assembly, brake flush besides brake ... Read More

2006 Chev HHR piece of crap

• Re: 2006 HHR Sunroof [dturman]

  Written by: dchavis on Jun 21, 2011 7:32:53 AM

  Sorry, I did not see your comment. It was the most problematic car we had ever owned too. We also have a 2009 Chevrolet Impala that continues to have issues. Gear shift stuck and we had to have it towed and fixed. Now the air conditioner is making a noise. We are very disappointed in the Chevrolet products. I am pretty comfortable in statng that I will not buy Chevrolet again. ... Read More

New HHR Owners - Give Us Your Report

• Re: HHR Love-Hate Relationship [vcrdan]

  Written by: jb66ss396 on Apr 24, 2011 8:44:28 PM

  I'm impressed with your gas mileage. I going to check into the cold air intake and mass airflow sensor. Do these parts effect the warranty? I have a 2009 (bought new) that I'm using 85 Ethanol. I just bought a 2011 Malibu LT which is another great Chevy. I asked the salesman if the HHR is going away and he old me no. I think my HHR is a great car. ... Read More

Chevy HHR Brake Problems

• Re: 2009 Chevy HHR [calnmadsmom]

  Written by: ray80 on Aug 25, 2010 5:07:31 PM

  You must have meant this reply for thesubsitute, My 06 HHR is fine with no major problems yet (but I only have 110,000 miles on it ).

• Re: 2009 Chevy HHR [ray80]

  Written by: calnmadsmom on Aug 25, 2010 10:52:44 AM

  I am glad that your problems got repaired and your car is running well. Mine is at the dealer getting a new rack and pinion and steering box... another 1,000 into a car that has 30k miles on it.... So now I have put over 2k into a car that should have never had any of these problems.I am hoping that this solves the problems I have been having since driving ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Chevy HHR [thesubstitute]

  Written by: thesubstitute on Aug 25, 2010 7:16:01 AM

  I took the HHR to the dealership and he turned the Hubs on the back cause they were shaped like an egg and should have been round, the dimming lights are suppose to do that. Everything is fine now

• Re: 2009 Chevy HHR [thesubstitute]

  Written by: ray80 on Aug 23, 2010 6:06:16 PM

  I would have the dealer check,popping sound may be something unusual. The dimming of dash lights my be it switching from daytime (bright dash lights) to night time (dimmer) lights because the sensor is detecting low light situation.

• Re: 2009 Chevy HHR [thesubstitute]

  Written by: snowmoman on Aug 23, 2010 2:18:48 PM

  While you're there get the brakes checked. Chances are they're shot. Sorry! Dimming lights sound like a ground problem to me.

• 2009 Chevy HHR

  Written by: thesubstitute on Aug 23, 2010 12:46:32 PM

  When Braking I hear a popping noise in back, wondering if anyone else is dealing with this and also my dash lights will dim and get bright for some reason. This is the first time I have had a Chevrolet, it has 31000 miles and I have had it 10 days, it drives like a dream and I am taking to dealership tomorrow. I love the HHR.

HHR Real World MPG Numbers

• Re: HHR: Real World MPG Numbers [pf_flyer] by pjk2

  Written by: kentshhr on Jul 12, 2009 12:23:49 AM

  I have a 2009 HHR LT2 with the 2.4 L . When I first got it the mileage wasn't so good, (20 city, 26 Highway) took it to dealer who told me that Chevrolet recommends number 1 tier gasoline, example, Chevron, or Shell etc. also most gasonline has a ethanol blend that causes the mileage to drop, try gas without the ethanol, I did and have a vast improvement. I am ... Read More

2008 HHR won't shift out of park

• 2008 HHR won't shift out of park

  Written by: lulu76 on Jul 7, 2010 2:25:55 PM

  I saw some other posts on this topic, but it seems like people jump around here, so I wasn't sure where to put this. I need some help and/or feeback on my 2008 HHR. This morning, I started up my car and went to shift out of park and nothing happened. (No, I did not use my autostart and yes my key was in the ignition in the on position). The ... 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

• HHR Brakes @ 45,000 miles

  Written by: columbusguy on Jul 23, 2009 5:35:15 AM

  I'm wondering about the life cycle on 2006 HHR brakes & pad replacement given they now have a $75 coupon good till 8/31/2009... I had progressive problems with mine vibrating starting @ 6000 miles and I waited longer than I should have. The original dealer dropped off the Chevy Network and I took it to Jack Maxton Chevrolet on SR 161 in Columbus Ohio who fixed it on the 1st time ... Read More

• Re: HHR SS TURBO Brake problem [87silver]

  Written by: mastrout on Apr 12, 2009 7:44:21 PM

  here is the fix for the hard brake pedal on cold startup.contact your chevy dealer and have them look up service bullitin # 09-05-22-001A .Hard brake pedal,extra effort needed to depress brake pedal on cold start-up (add auxillary vacuum pump) Models 2008 2009 Chevy HHR SS with automatic transmission.

Chevy HHR Interior Problems

• 2009 hhr drivers side and possibly passenger side floor wet

  Written by: wit2 on Oct 28, 2009 6:02:09 PM

  LIVE IN WILM DE PURCHASEED USED 2009 HHR NEVER TITLED WITH 1K MI FROM MULTI CHEVY IN UNIONVILLE NJ. 4 MONTHS LATER WATER ON DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR. LOCAL CHEVY DEALER (DIVER) FINDS 2 1/16 HOLES DRILLED THROUGH FLOOR, INTIALLY TELLING ME FLOOR WET FROM HOLES HAS TO CHECK WITH HIS ADIVSOR, NOT AVAILABLE TILL NEXT DAY. TOOK CAR HOME DRYED OUT MATS ETC. NEXT DAY RAINED, DID NOT USE CAR, FLOOR ... Read More

New HHR Owners - Give Us Your Report

• Re: HHR Love-Hate Relationship [greyfox_dw]

  Written by: jb66ss396 on Aug 19, 2009 8:15:06 PM

  I love Chevys. I never had a bad one. I still own my first chevy (1966 Chevelle) that I bought in 1973 while in high school. I was looking at a new 2009 HHR that was discounted at local Chevy dealership. The price looked good and as long as it had A/C and a radio I would buy it. I bought the car sight unseen as they had to pick up ... Read More

Chevrolet HHR Water on Passenger Floorboard

• Water on Passenger Floorboard

  Written by: lilmommadebbie on Apr 18, 2009 3:45:40 PM

  Hello to everyone, I bought a 2006 Chevy HHR in December from a Carmax in Texas, it was transferred from the San Antonio Store to the Cypress Store which is in the Houston area. Not even having it a week i was back at carmx because there was broken glass under my drivers and passenger front seats, and also inside the drivers seat where the back of the seat meats the ... Read More

HHR: 2009 vs 2008 differences

• A few more changes I noticed...

  Written by: chris80233 on Sep 19, 2008 2:53:44 PM

  Took a test drive the other day in a very base 2009 HHR LS with the 2.2L automatic transmission (that was the only option). Check out my full report in the HHR Test Drive thread. The power window switches are now on the door armrest (and they are illuminated). The "ambient" spot light overhead is no longer there. A nice touch: there is now a "leather" boot around the automatic transmission ... Read More

Chevy HHR Test Drive - What Did You Think?

• 2009 HHR LS test drive

  Written by: chris80233 on Sep 18, 2008 10:18:22 PM

  I've been looking at getting a new car and I've narrowed it down to either the HHR or the Malibu. I stopped by my local Chevy dealer today and was able to compare the two side by side and take both vehicles out for a quick test drive. I drove the HHR first and here's what I thought of the vehicle. I tested a 2009 HHR LS automatic with the 2.2L. ... Read More

Chevrolet HHR

• Re: Looking for MPG. Is the HHR the answer? [micweb]

  Written by: poncho167 on May 22, 2008 11:11:32 AM

  The HHR will likely give you mid -20's around town and into the 30's mpg highway. It's cousin the Chevy Cobalt which is built on the same chassis is also a very nice car for the money and tops in mileage with the great Ecotec engine of course. Stay away from the Caliber because its build quality is not very good and average mileage. The upcoming Chevy Aveo for 2009 will ... Read More