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#11 of 159 Re: Design Problem [npgmbr] by rbowen1063 Feb 25, 2006 (3:56 pm)
Replying to: npgmbr (Feb 23, 2006 8:30 am) I realize there is buffeting on several cars. I will research it some more. I have a Lexus that I will try it out on and we'll see. But, today I took the HHR out and at 45 mph I opened one back window and the buffeting on the ears and a siren-like sound (no, it was a cop behind me)were not tolerable, even cracking the front window. I usually don't drive with the windows open, but this problem was brought to my attention by another HHR owner, so I tried it. I was quite surprised at the intensity. That's all I am trying to relate. I think it's more noticeable on the HHR, that's all. Replies to this message: nova (Feb 26, 2006 3:14 am) rbowen1063 (Feb 26, 2006 2:47 pm) npgmbr (Mar 09, 2006 5:45 am) rstruthers (Apr 16, 2006 1:11 pm)
#12 of 159 Re: Design Problem [rbowen1063] by nova Feb 26, 2006 (3:14 am)
Replying to: rbowen1063 (Feb 25, 2006 3:56 pm) My wife drives a RX300 Lexus and it makes the same wind buffing noise as the HHR Replies to this message: rbowen1063 (Feb 26, 2006 2:47 pm) npgmbr (Mar 09, 2006 5:45 am) rstruthers (Apr 16, 2006 1:11 pm)
#13 of 159 Re: Design Problem [nova] by rbowen1063 Feb 26, 2006 (2:47 pm)
Replying to: nova (Feb 26, 2006 3:14 am) Guess I owe you guys an apology. I drove my wife's ES 330 today and the same noises occur when you open the back windows. So, I have concluded that problem must exist on many of today's cars. I have been driving vans for the last several years and of course, the back windows don't go down, just the rear window vents will open. I still think the auto industry could design something better to solve the buffeting/noise problem, other than driving with the windows closed. Replies to this message: npgmbr (Mar 09, 2006 5:45 am)
#14 of 159 rear quarter damage update by geemac Mar 02, 2006 (4:50 pm)
My panels are getting worse by the day. The GM help line arranged a meeting between myself and my dealer rep (which I could have done myself) but refused any help in fixing the problem. My dealer rep was very nice but also refused to help,first offering to install boards for $685 and then referring me to the district service rep. A follow up call to the GM help line indicated that the district service rep has the final call on any repairs. I am waiting for a call from the rep to meet to discuss the problem. I still think GM owes me -- and all HHR owners -- runing boards to remedy the design defect. I wouldn't recommend that anyone purchase one without the boards.
#16 of 159 rear quarter damage by tomshhr Mar 04, 2006 (4:30 am)
I can back up geemac's issue with the rear corners. 5000 miles and my doors and rocker are silver on my Orange HHR. Replies to this message: tomshhr (Mar 31, 2006 5:53 pm) golferswife (Mar 31, 2006 7:17 pm) tomshhr (Apr 07, 2006 3:13 pm) long_tall_texa (Apr 05, 2006 7:01 am) mapperhd (Apr 05, 2006 3:28 pm) and 4 more...
#17 of 159 front axle metallic popping noise by vinney1 Mar 05, 2006 (1:33 pm)
I have noticed a metallic popping noise coming from the front axles. Does anyone have this and is it normal? It does it mainly when going from drive to reverse and vice versa. also when accelarating after changing gears from reverse to drive etc.. My A/C compressor is still loud and whiny and GM doesn't want to replace it. any comments will be appreciated.
#19 of 159 Re: emerging problem with HHR [geemac] by firewatcher Mar 08, 2006 (1:16 pm)
Replying to: geemac (Feb 19, 2006 10:42 am) I am having the same problem. I contacted GM and my dealer. It has been checked extensively and the dealer is waiting to hear back from GM. Out of all the Chevy's in my family, this is a first. Every US automaker offers some type of New Englander package so that the vehicle is okay to use here in the cold, snow, etc. GM should make the running boards standard on the HHR if you live in an area where the climate can be cold and roads are treated with sand and salt for ice. Replies to this message: golferswife (Mar 11, 2006 3:06 pm) geemac (Mar 13, 2006 10:02 am) golferswife (Mar 13, 2006 3:36 pm) and 3 more...
#20 of 159 Re: Design Problem [rbowen1063] by npgmbr Mar 09, 2006 (5:45 am)
Replying to: rbowen1063 (Feb 26, 2006 2:47 pm) Typically, installing wind deflectors for the sun roof will help reduce the problem. Not sure if deflectors on the doors would help as I've never used them.   This is in reference to the wind noice issue, not the running boards.

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