2008 Chevrolet HHR Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Chevrolet HHRs for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Chevrolet HHR problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Chevrolet HHR Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Chevrolet HHR | 27 HHRs, 9.0 months of data per HHR, average 66000 miles 40 |
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2008 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet HHR in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 47000 | 8 | headlight bulb needed to be replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Replaced bubbled Chevrolet "bowtie" on rear entry hatch. |
| Oct | 2009 | 29300 | 0 | Replaced passenger side rear tire pressure sensor. No charge. |
| Jun | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | Air pressure monitor in three of the four wheels blanked out |
| Aug | 2011 | 62000 | 24 | TPMS needs to have new sensors. Dashboard "idiot" light displays SVC TIRE MONITOR in hot weather. Annoying. Shop just reset it and suggested I might want to replace the sensor (s). I didn't do it at this time. |
| Apr | 2012 | 74300 | 0 | Both outlet seals on the transmission were showing wear and slight leakage. Replaced both under GM's 100,000 mile drive train warranty. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| 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 Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Water leak into interior of vehicle caused by loose sunroof drain hose. Outside temperature sensor replaced because of faulty readings. |
| Sep | 2012 | 37000 | 0 | Paint peeling on roof. |
| Dec | 2012 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 34300 | 165 | replaced sway bar links |
| Dec | 2012 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Warped rotors |
| Jul | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | knocking noise right rear. Ended up being defective shock. speedometer malfunction, showed 120 mph at all times. Replaced. |
| Sep | 2010 | 36000 | 50 | Brake pads replaced. Premature wear due to ongoing rotor problems. |
| Jun | 2011 | 55000 | 258 | Rattling under front end even on light bumps |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Occasionally, all gauges stop working (only register zero) or speedometer reads 20-40 mph too high. Gas gauge goes from reading full to empty after driving 40 miles. Dealer says nothing is wrong with car. |
| 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. |
| Apr | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | I hope this will fix the ongoing problems with this car. So far the failing odometer/gas gauge problem hasn't recurred. Now there's a rattle in the steering column and the radio doesn't tune properly. I'm going to live with these, rather than try repairng |
| Oct | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | turn signals had stopped turning off after turns were completed. Both left and right directions were affected. Both slight and sharp curves caused the problem. Problem happened at both slow and fast speeds. The passenger-side mirror fell out of the visor with no provocation (no picking at it or anything). The dealer replaced the entire visor. |
| Mar | 2011 | 33000 | 0 | remote door controllers failed. batteries replaced but did not fix problem. controllers for left and right door locks were replaced. seems to have fixed the door remote problem. |
| Jul | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | Passenger side strut mount had worn out. |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| 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 Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 33000 | 300 | The front suspension was making a popping noise over small bumps. The popping was due to a bad link pin. The car would shake when the brake was applied. The front brake pads and rotors were warped. |
| Jan | 2011 | 75000 | 0 | rear driver side door was broken |
| Apr | 2011 | 79000 | 400 | The pins in the ignition lock cylinder broke. |
| Dec | 2012 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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