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2007 Chevrolet HHR repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (40%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 174 repairs.
2007 Chevrolet HHR repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 137 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Chevrolet HHR
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| Chevrolet HHR in Arizona, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200929000 mi | Remote Door Locking mechanism failed -- AGAIN. I have an 11 year old remote that I've only replaced the battery on -- perhaps twice. I just had to go to the shop AGAIN this week because of the failed HHR Keyless Remote. | ||
| Dec 200941000 mi | Power door lock on the Driver's side stopped locking the door. It did Unlock the door. The keyless remote stopped working AGAIN. This is the 4th remote I've needed now for this vehicle. My 1998 Chev Astro Van's remote is still working fine and has always been on the same key ring. The GM Keyless Remotes are GARBAGE!!!! | ||
2007 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet HHR in New York, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jul 200819000 mi | Shift knob broke. Chrome cap on top fell off. Replaced with no problems. | ||
| Aug 200820 mi | Bowtie emblem on rear was discolored. Replaced. | ||
| Sep 200829000 mi | Rear Chevrolet "Bowtie" emblem was discolored. It was replaced quickly and I was on my way. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Missouri, United States Feb 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Mar 201059000 miUS $60 | Replaced mirror switch. Sunroof cable snapped, removed wind deflector. replaced mirror switch sunroof cable snapped, removed wind deflector | ||
| Apr 201060000 miUS $700 | all 4 tires, alignment | ||
| Nov 201070200 miUS $135 | sunroof | ||
| Mar 201176000 mi | replaced rear hub | ||
| May 201178000 miUS $7000 | three separate rattles repaired, and a bracket was found to have one end broken off and was replaced | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Idaho, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Apr 201239300 miUS $60 | Replaced worn sway bar end links which caused rattling from front of vehicle | ||
2007 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet HHR in North Carolina, United States Jun 2015 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Aug 2016100000 miUS $30 | I installed a Dorman #917-216 Variable Valve Timing Solenoid | ||
| Jun 2017110000 miUS $180 | The right front caliper and brake pads were replaced. Grinding noise showed up just prior to arriving at shop. | ||
| Apr 2018117000 miUS $30 | Replaced The Intake variable valve timing solenoid Dorman part # 917-215. Engine light was on, read code and replaced this part. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Alabama, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201363000 miUS $600 | they had to replace a leaking condenser | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Ohio, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 201039000 mi | suspension link | ||
| Mar 201146000 mi | Suspension link | ||
| Sep 201367000 mi | Noisy stabilizer links. Replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Jun 201473000 mi | Struts, tie rod end and knuckle, turn signal switch, interior door handle broke off. | ||
| Nov 201478000 miUS $170 | Windshield wiper transmission broke. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Quebec, Canada Mar 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 201661380 miC $950 | Both tables had to be changed and full alignment afterwards | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 201054000 mi | Front passenger strut spring is clunking while driving over bumps and most noticeable when turning. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 201148980 mi | wheel bearing covered by warranty but the clunk when going over bumps is still there and not covered by warranty but have been complaining about clunk since 2007 | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 201753000 mi | Sway bar cracked needs replacing | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in New York, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200828000 mi | Intermittent wipers inconsistent and sometimes wont turn on. Outer weatherstripping no longer contacting lower part of doors. Dealer could not find problem with wipers and was told weatherstripping was not supposed to contact door bottom. | ||
| Jan 200937000 mi | Left front swaybar link bad it had been making noise for about the last 800 miles. The dealer replaced it. The wiper issue had gotten worse and the dealer finally replaced the multi-fuction lever/switch. Problem solved! Finally! | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 2015110800 miUS $100 | Dealer said had to replace injectors for cylinders 2 and 4. Work done at independent shop to save money. Light came back on, actually 1 and 3, dealer was wrong. Replaced those. | ||
| Jul 201598500 miUS $180 | It was a sensor or actuator that was part of the variable valve timing system. Had the car back by noon. | ||
| Dec 2016114000 miUS $15 | The tab for the rear defogger broke. Attempted to fix with aftermarket kit. It worked for a while but broke again, will have to fix again myself. | ||
| Oct 2017118350 miUS $900 | replaced pads, rotors, drums and shoes replaced front control arms and rear shocks, alignment as well | ||
| Dec 2017119000 miUS $150 | Replace thermostat and coolant flush | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Chihuahua, Mexico Apr 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200917980 mi$500 | 2 injectors were changed front driver tire was change too | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Minnesota, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Apr 2012140000 miUS $800 | Timing chain skipped one tooth on the crankshaft sprocket. All timing related parts had to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2013177000 mi | Windshield wiper linkage joint on driver's side came apart due to worn plastic joint. I drilled the joint with a 3/16 bit and added a bolt with nut to secure the joint. | ||
| Oct 2013185300 miUS $65 | Left front wheel bearing went out. Replaced worn front brake pads at the same time. | ||
| May 2015213100 mi | Mode door actuator failed under dash. Air would only blow from the Defrost and Floor vents. I manually moved the door so that the air only blows from the dash cents for the summer. Will Chang it back for winter. | ||
| Sep 2015216000 miUS $50 | Bad fuel injector for cylinder #2. Replaced with used injector from salvage yard. MPG increased from 28 to 30 mpg after repair. | ||
| Feb 2017235000 miUS $75 | Water pump started leaking. Even after using the special tool (that allows changing the pump without disturbing the timing chain), the tensioner over tightened itself and the chain made noise. Had to pull timing cover to reset tensioner. | ||
| Dec 2017246000 miUS $43 | Blower motor was making noise. Replaced with OEM part. | ||
| May 2018251000 miUS $150 | Steering shaft lower u-joint seized up and caused the steering to have hard spots and not return to center. Replaced with GM shaft and all was well. | ||
| Jun 2018253000 miUS $10 | Driver front control arm bushing replacement. This repair got rid of the shimmy under braking that felt like warped brake rotors. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Kansas, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Jan 20071000 mi | Instrument Cluster Replaced | ||
| Feb 20072000 mi | Rear Glass Replaced, Defogger line did not work | ||
| Feb 200822000 mi | Headliner Rattle / Support came unglued. | ||
| May 200826000 mi | Shifter Interlock broken / Key stuck in ignition. Intermittent rattle from right passenger door. | ||
| Jun 200828000 mi | Replace Front Left Wheel Bearing | ||
| Jul 200829000 miUS $56 | Random Engine Misfire | ||
| Aug 200831000 mi | Pop Clunk When going over Bump Pop Clunk When going over Bump / Intermediate Shaft Replaced | ||
| Sep 200833000 mi | Engine Misfire / Fuel Injector Replaced | ||
| Nov 200835000 mi | Transaxle Shaft Seal Leaking / Replaced Lubricate Sway Bar Bushings | ||
| Feb 200939000 mi | Front wheel bearing replaced. Replace front sway bar bushings. Front struts also leaking and bad, but traded car instead of replacing them. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2008 | |||
| Nov 200832000 miUS $25 | Loud thumping in passenger front end. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2007 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201227280 mi | Sunroof had a broken component was fixed under GM extended warranty.100.00 deductible paid. | ||
| Mar 201445880 miC $310 | Rattle front end replacement of sway bar links fixed this. | ||
| Oct 201670680 mi | Key locked in on position could not shut off or remove key. Shifter worked fine so drove to dealer. Fixed for no charge under a TSB. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Illinois, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 200811000 mi | Gold Bowtie on rear hatch became delaminated and had air pockets beneath which would allow water and dirt behind symbol. Replaced with new. | ||
| Mar 200918000 mi | Sunroof developed leak at the middle-rear of the glass. Took to dealer and was told the drains were plugged. Assumed repaired. Leak reappeared after rainstorm. Took back to dealer. Glass and seal on order. Car returned until parts arrive. To be continued | ||
| May 200919000 mi | The work was performed and the vehicle returned. The leak was no longer present. However, the sunroof was not adjusted properly and it was not flush with the rest of the roofline. We took it back again and had that issue addressed. | ||
| Nov 200927000 mi | Sunroof deflector was installed improperly when sunroof was replaced causing the left structural strut to snap when closing sunroof. Factory warranty will take care of it. Had to order parts. New sunroof deflector assembly was installed and sunroof works flawlessly now. | ||
| Jun 201146000 mi | injectors were faulty. gm tech bulletin stated problem. replaced under drivetrain warranty. | ||
| Jun 201367000 miUS $320 | Sunroof wind deflector side mount broke. dealer repaired. 3 hrs labor plus parts was 320 | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States Nov 2007 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Oct 200816000 mi | Sunroof jammed open. | ||
| Jul 201029000 miUS $600 | Both front struts leaking shock oil heavily. Had to replace them both at a cost of $600. The car only has 29,000 miles, this shouldn't have happened. | ||
| Dec 201148000 mi | When last had it, the HHR was becoming quite the "rattle trap." Lots of rattles, squeaks, passenger door sounds like it's going to fall off when closed. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Oregon, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 200851000 miUS $100 | Replaced rear hub assembly after ABS and Traction lights came on. | ||
| Jan 201078000 mi | Wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| May 2011100000 miUS $150 | Oil leak | ||
| Oct 2012120700 mi | Replaced bad starter. | ||
| Dec 2013136000 miUS $400 | Service traction light came on. Replaced wheel bearing. | ||
| Feb 2015160000 mi | Not able to shift out of park. Check engine light on. Broken part on sunroof causing a leak. | ||
| May 2015165000 miUS $250 | hole in flex portion of exhaust. Replaced which include catalytic converter. | ||
| Aug 2015171300 miUS $300 | Service traction warning. Hard shifting. Replaced both variable timing solenoids. Problem still there. Currently back in the shop | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States Nov 2007 - May 2019 | |||
| Mar 20088000 mi | Poor gas mileage. Took in for routine maintenance, oil change. Tech loaded new update for pcm. Have not driven veh enough to know if change has made a difference. | ||
| Apr 20089000 mi | Humming sound in right front of vehicle. Thought it might be flex pipe from catalytic converter. Turned out to be wheel bearing. | ||
| Feb 200917000 mi | Remote start, very cold outdoor temp. Car had been driven an hour previously for a few minutes only. When started from a distance of 100 yds away could hear a distinct popping sound from exhaust and smell gas odor when approaching the vehicle. | ||
| Mar 200918000 mi | Sun roof action tilt opening and closing very loud and sounded like it was hanging up. The dealership cleaned and lubed. Could not replicate sound. Weather was warm. Hear rattle in steering column, driver's side. Thought might be bushings in sway bar. Turned out to be lost screw in mud flap. This fixed. Still hearing rattle. Two problems found in steering. One fixed. Other part ordered. Not sure which. | ||
| Jun 200920000 mi | Replaced a part in the steering column. That part was actually repaired correctly. | ||
| Aug 200923000 mi | Still hearing "old" rattle. This time head of service rode in vehicle and heard what I was hearing. Was play in left side suspension. | ||
| Oct 201035700 miUS $258 | Reinstalled regulator bolt that had fallen out inside rear driver's door window. | ||
| Jun 201145000 miUS $20 | clunking noise. ordered part. in the steering assembly. | ||
| Aug 201146700 mi | 2nd replacement of intermediate shaft. | ||
| Nov 201149500 mi | Replaced worn stabilizer link on left/driver's side. Had reported "clunking" sound. Was taking to service when involved in accident. While in for body work tech identified exact issue. After return of veh, service techs fixed problem. | ||
| Apr 201252000 mi | AC blowing hot air. thought needed recharge. Needed all new AC condenser. | ||
| Nov 201260500 miUS $50 | replaced right front control arm | ||
| May 201475700 miUS $60 | Dash mounted storage bin replaced due to broken hinge. | ||
| Aug 201586300 miUS $500 | Replace driver's front wheel bearing. I put new wheels on the car in August, the stock wheels kept corroding and wouldn't let the tires hold air. | ||
| Feb 201797000 miUS $1122 | Replaced leaking gas lines | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Washington, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017115000 miUS $150 | Ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting. | ||
| Jun 2018116000 mi | Cause of fault still undetermined. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Maryland, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 200922000 mi | Had to replace Heater/AC fan in cabin. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2008 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Sep 201035000 mi | Key fobs for remote locks and starter did not work. And blower motor made a slight ticking souund. All replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 201143000 miUS $550 | In for PA state inspection, R/R sway-bar links. I was not aware of a problem. Also installed new tires plus 4 wheel alignment. The cost of the tires are not in the repair cost. | ||
| Jun 201252000 miUS $350 | Replaced both front strut assemblies and rear shocks and springs. Both front struts were leaking and would not pass PA State Inspection. Replaced rear springs and shocks at same time, though no problem with the back. Also alignment | ||
| Sep 201361000 mi | Bad Shock | ||
| Aug 201468000 miUS $278 | Hub assemblies/wheel bearings | ||
| Jun 201575000 miUS $35 | leaking/wet rear shock | ||
| Oct 201792000 miUS $40 | Replaced right rear lower control arm bushing and ball joint | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Arkansas, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 20088000 mi | Sunroof front passenger-side drain-tube leaking water into passenger front floor. Tech attached drain-tube to drain exit. Same problem, sunroof front passenger-side drain-tube leaking water into passenger floor. Tech reattached drain-tube to drain exit and secured with zip-tie. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Illinois, United States Mar 2008 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Sep 200938000 mi | Spreading surface rust on the lift gate hinge. Probably related to poorly installed OEM spoiler that's dealer installed that left iron filings. Repaired under warranty by another dealer. Rear Bowtie on hatch was replaced under warranty. The logo inside had gotten water inside of it and started to peel off. | ||
2007 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet HHR in Saskatchewan, Canada Dec 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 2013119660 miC $600 | Replace Right Wheel Bearing Assembly Rubber Bushings or mount replaced Struts, would be another $600, not yet done Dry and Noisey | ||
| Jul 2013120260 miC $540 | Left front Wheel bearing Assembly $150 Left front Sway bar link MOOG $190 Left front Ball Joint MOOG $200 | ||
| Feb 2015144460 miC $25 | on 4 th replacement of right rear tail light bulb, they are only lasting a day or two, has been a regular small issue, but frequency is getting much worse, right head light is also becoming a frequent replacement issue. | ||
| Sep 2015151900 miC $240 | Lower A Arm Attachments Both L and R | ||
| Apr 2016153640 mi | Replace Stabilizer bar, again. This car has a wonderful power train. and a garbage suspension on the front end. | ||
| Apr 2017162440 miC $225 | Replace Pads and Disks Replace Front Ball Joints | ||
| Apr 2018172360 miC $180 | Front Brake Discs and Pads | ||
| May 2018176700 miC $280 | Steering rack, Anti Sway Bar and links, | ||
| Jun 2018177940 miC $120 | Rear Brakes first time normal wear, parking brake would not hold on steep incline. | ||
| Sep 2018178560 miC $300 | Both coil rear springs broken, replaced. | ||
2007 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet HHR in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 2015111700 miUS $80 | The problem is intermittent. The analog and digital coolant temp gauge won't function. When this occurs the AC will not put out any cold air. The coolant sensor has been replaced yet the problem persists. | ||
| Dec 2015115000 miUS $222 | Check engine light comes on. The digital and analog coolant temperature gauge won't function. The AC will not emit cold air. The thermostat was replaced and now all is well. | ||
| Jun 2016124000 miUS $475 | Needed new struts in the front | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Apr 2017231880 miC $200 | Replaced front bearing hubs | ||
| Sep 2017246140 miC $250 | Replaced both front drive axle CV shafts Replaced upper engine mount | ||
| Dec 2017253580 miC $300 | Engine was slow to start, taking two sometimes three tries to start. Replaced intank fuel pump and fuel injectors and battery | ||
| Jun 2018269080 miC $85 | Cleaned and adjusted rear drum brakes. Replaced front rotors and pads | ||
| Sep 2018276520 miC $36 | Replaced the fuel pipe , from the tank to the steel line above the fuel tank, I had to drop the fuel cell again | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Alabama, United States Jul 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017116000 mi | Power steering pump went out. Covered under warranty | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Delaware, United States Apr 2007 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Dec 2007 | new - woodside, chrome wheels | ||
| Feb 2009 | installed aftermarket coil springs..no problems(self) found rt rear shock lking | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018129000 miUS $200 | power steering unit failed. covered under initial extended warranty for specifically for the steering unit. paid for another failed steering module that was not covered. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Tennessee, United States Oct 2019 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 2019125000 miUS $175 | Replaced front struts and swaybar end links | ||
| Apr 2021135000 miUS $150 | Preventively replaced spark plugs and coil packs; also replaced leaking. valve cover gasket | ||
| Sep 2021139000 miUS $750 | Gas fumes inside vehicle after filling tank. Replaced fuel tank and vent lines to tank | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Arizona, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Aug 201289000 mi | O2 sensor wiring short. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Missouri, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 201261900 mi | worn or defective joint on length between antisway bar and strut | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jan 200921000 mi | Driver side rear side marker light fell out of its fixture and the dealer put it back | ||
| Oct 200936000 mi | Had the front stabilizer bar replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Nebraska, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 200810000 mi | Bushing in air breather mount tore and allowed assembly to vibrate when idling. Replaced rubber mount bushing. | ||
| Oct 200920000 mi | Experienced clunking sound in front suspension. Dealer technician immediately identified problem as leaking struts, item on TSB. | ||
| Jan 201025000 mi | Continued problem with suspension clunking noise following replacement of both struts, both strut isolators, both tie rod ends, both stabilizer links and intermediate steering shaft | ||
| Feb 201026000 mi | After sending vehicle to two shops and GM regional service support suggested several repairs that did not remedy, GM suggested the shop look at lower control arm rear bushings. Replaced and fixed noise. Left side was culprit. | ||
| Jun 201032000 mi | Vehicle became difficult to start, poor performance and check engine light. Dealer diagnosed low fuel pressure due to pump failure. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Minnesota, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 200838000 mi | Headliner rattle. Suspension support bracket was loose. Replaced both sides. | ||
| Jun 200964000 mi | Bearings needed to be replaced on both front wheels. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Quebec, Canada Aug 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201455980 miC $1500 | the radiator broke and the fluid go on the transmission cooler and that burn the transmission | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 201197000 miUS $115 | Took my HHR in 3 times for the same problem and was told the first two times thats the noise I was hearing was tire and road noise. But the third time they finally replaced the hub assembly and it fixed the problem!!! Car sputters and idles up and acts like it doesn't want to start after fueling up, and also the electric steering freezes up and has no power to it. I have to turn the car off and start it again in order for it to work dealer says no prob. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Sep 201489000 miUS $900 | Bad valve loosing compression in cylinder #4. The head had to be reworked. Affecting computer and transmission. Replaced bad Sway bar bushings and links. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012323000 miUS $900 | Replaced transmission, fixed rear main seal leak and oil pan leak. | ||
| Jun 2012348000 miUS $75 | Front end making noise when turning. Replaced tie-rod ends. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Quebec, Canada Nov 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Feb 201355480 miC $250 | code P0121 throttle body, replace throttle body | ||
| Jul 201357440 miC $176 | Intermediate steering column shaft | ||
| Feb 201461380 miC $125 | noise in supension, sway bar link kit loose | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201277000 mi | Major repair needed requiring engine tear-down. GM covered all expenses. | ||
2007 Chevrolet HHR 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Chevrolet HHR in Missouri, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 |
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