Used 2008 Chevrolet HHR Consumer Reviews
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Love my HHR SS
Tim, 10/30/2008
2008 Chevrolet HHR SS 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have almost 3000 miles on the SS. Gas mileage is better than expected so far. I commute 50 miles round trip, mostly the Katy Freeway in Houston. The last four tanks averaged 26.5 mpg (actual calculated miles divided by gallons purchased, not the car's computer mpg display.) My previous vehicle was a 2000 Tahoe, a great truck with no problems. The handling and acceleration of the SS is great. I don't have the brake issues other posters have noted. I plan to put a lot of miles on the car.
Some issues
akaskyhigh, 06/04/2012
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
I have a few problems with this car.First of all the rotors are always getting warped.I have replaced them several times and still happens again.The right rear passenger window motor has gone out.None of the tire pressure gauges work any longer.The rear seat has gotten cramped since the kids have grown up some.But the gas mileage is great though no doubt.I have 147,000 miles and have had no engine problems.I have noticed if I pull up to a light and I am first I have to lean forward to see the light.
Few Bugs
sortafan, 05/21/2010
2008 Chevrolet HHR LS 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Pretty much got what we paid for. Fun to drive (once you learn how to see out of it), great storage and gas mileage in the 30 mpg range thanks to mostly freeway driving. You get used to the quirky window control placements and cup holder issues. But remotes both failed, radiator sprung a leak and ignition failed (couldn't turn off engine one day). Those thing shouldn't happen in first two years.
HHR water leaks
BRANDOGGY, 08/06/2008
2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel LS 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My '08 panel HHR developed a water leak somewhere in the body of the vehicle. The dealer had it for a week and say they fixed the problem. That is yet to be determined. Problem was found when I took it for an oil change and discovered 3 lights out. I took it to the dealer and there was 2 inches of water in the rear floorboard from where the rain got in. The water shorted out the electrical system. My advise is to keep a close eye on your HHR particularly in the back seat area. If you detect an oder of mildew or notice any lights out, take it to the dealer at once. Other than this problem I love the vehicle
Red Rocket
Dave Henry, 09/17/2010
2008 Chevrolet HHR SS 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought the car sight unseen, and it had a different seat than the one I tested, and also a sunroof, both of which cut into the very limited headroom. The car is a blast to drive, especially since I added the dealer installed turbo upgrade. Handling and precise steering are surprising in a retro wagon. I have major problems seeing out of the car. The roofless/windshield design make me crouch down to see overhead traffic lights, and the center windshield rear view mirror obstruct vision severely. Also, there's a huge blind spot when changing lanes. The 4 speed auto is missing at least one gear, as the turbo is always trying to make up for the huge gaps. I'd get the manual trans next time.
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