2008 Chevrolet HHR Engine Problems and Repair Histories

2008 Chevrolet HHR Engine problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys

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Chevrolet HHR in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	23000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	60000	0	failed head gasket
Nov	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Chevrolet HHR in Oklahoma, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	8000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	100000	190	Replaced thermostat and coolant.
Nov	2011	117000	12	Message about gas cap not sealing. Was not leaking fuel. Replaced gas cap.
Jun	2012	131000	262	Replace ignition lock cylinder due to wear. Long crank time after refueling.. every time. Solved by replacing purge solenoid.
Mar	2013	149000		Most recent odometer entry.

Chevrolet HHR in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	17000		First odometer entry
May	2011	39500	112	Cylinder 1 misfire. Not covered under warranty so I replaced the coil pack and spark plug myself.
Apr	2013	52000		Most recent odometer entry.

Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	7440	0	Fuel relay needed to be replaced.
Nov	2009	9600	0	TSB #09126: Charge Air Cooler Inlet Duct Detachment
Jun	2010	14260	0	P0499 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Vent Solenoid Control Circuit High Voltage
Sep	2010	15500	0	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)
Sep	2012	24180		Most recent odometer entry.

Chevrolet HHR in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	51000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	55000	50	serpentine belt and tensioner pulley
Dec	2012	69000		Most recent odometer entry.

Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	13000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	47000	0	Car overheating, failed thermostat.
Jun	2011	53000		Most recent odometer entry.

Chevrolet HHR in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2012	105000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	109000	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	114000	4551	Bad turbo, resulted in over heated engine blown head gssket and cracked block. New GM crate engine installed.

Chevrolet HHR in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	59000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	61000	0	Car surges when driven at certain speeds and when stopped at light.
Aug	2011	61000	0	Still surging when last had it.

Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	70000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	71000	80	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.

Chevrolet HHR in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	10000	0	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.
Mar	2013	58000		Most recent odometer entry.

Chevrolet HHR in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	8000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	79000	400	The pins in the ignition lock cylinder broke.
Dec	2012	108000		Most recent odometer entry.

Chevrolet HHR in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	64000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	69000	0	Thermostat replaced
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Chevrolet HHR in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	6000		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	8000	0	Throttle Position Sensors not reporting within accepted values. wiring harness repaired by dealer per TSB
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008	5000		First odometer entry
May	2010	31000	0	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.
Sep	2010	34000	0	Mass air flow sensor replaced.
Mar	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	4000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	31000	130	Ignition switch hard to turn with key
Jun	2012	40000		Most recent odometer entry.

Chevrolet HHR in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	11000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	44000	0	Warped engine head. Replaced by dealer under warranty
Oct	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

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