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#39 of 142 HHR Fuel Mileage by basiliskst Mar 06, 2007 (4:26 pm)
I rented an HHR LT 2.4 liter automatic for a long vacation drive. Running on 89 octane 10% ethanol (not premium) the HHR delivered 32-35 mpg at freeway speeds (70 mph+). This was fully loaded for a vacation with three adults plus luggage. Even in town driving we got 26-27 mpg. Remember that ethanol has slightly less energy density than pure gasoline, so it might have done even better on premium, but I noticed no shortage of power or roughness as a result of using the mid-grade ethanol blend. I was impressed and the HHR is on my short list for the next vehicle. The ride was impressive for a relatively high fuel economy car. The 2.4 l engine was sewing machine smooth. Replies to this message: ray80 (Mar 07, 2007 8:24 am)
#40 of 142 Re: HHR Fuel Mileage [basiliskst] by ray80 Mar 07, 2007 (8:24 am)
Replying to: basiliskst (Mar 06, 2007 4:26 pm) Sounds like you took a nice long test drive I switched from premium to mid-grade on mine for the winter (Hopeing it would keep me from spinning tires on sloppy roads). I haven't seen any significant change in MPG as a result but have noticed a slight decrease in power going to 89
#41 of 142 Floor Leak??? by freddieb Mar 30, 2007 (7:23 am)
We just picked up our HHR from the dealer after getting a rock in the radiator. Not covered by Chevy.. Poor design. Started to get in the car and found water on the passenger side floor. We don't have a sun roof? Made Chevy note this on the receipt. I'll have to keep checking. Maybe it will go away... Doubt it. Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Mar 30, 2007 5:28 pm)
#42 of 142 Re: Floor Leak??? [freddieb] by 62vetteefp Mar 30, 2007 (5:28 pm)
Replying to: freddieb (Mar 30, 2007 7:23 am) They probably left the window open in the rain!   What do you mean by poor design? I took a good look at the grill and then looked at a bunch of other vehicles (all marques) and found that most all have the same or larger openings. Is it something else?
#43 of 142 Re floor leak by savage8 Apr 09, 2007 (5:45 pm)
Have the dealership check for TSB(Technical Service Bulletin)for water leak concerns. I know there are at least two for this vehicle,for this exact concern. Hope this helps.
#44 of 142 I'm glad I'm not the only one experiencing issues with my 2006 HHR by mwicks3 Apr 14, 2007 (11:17 am)
The list continues to grow and I dont know what else to do.   Purchased in March 2006   Upon driving off the lot and told that the following would be taken care of immediately......   1. Radio speakers were fried.... 2. Radio Clock was faster than time itself 3. Water Leak on passenger side floor 4. Does anyone else have a sound of swooshing water in the front right of the engine area when starting to drive the car? 5. Radiator issue - Told that a rock went through and had to come out of pocket to pay for it. After all said and done. $600....... Was not going to report so my insurance would increase...... 6. When slowing car down, car begins to vibrate on drivers side and Chevy says there is not such an issue. 7. Rear of car, makes a humming sound and mechanics can not locate the issue. Had nerve to tell me that it does not exist. 8. And also almost forgot, my temperature gauge reached 285 degrees and had to sit there for 30 minutes so my car would not catch fire.   What would you do if you were in my shoes.... I wish I could get rid of this car ASAP.......Also have 32,000 miles on the car too, so I am close to my warranty to expire. Replies to this message: jerrywimer (Apr 16, 2007 3:41 am) mwicks3 (Apr 16, 2007 4:54 am) mwicks3 (Apr 24, 2007 12:30 pm) jazzybear (Jun 07, 2007 6:10 pm)
#45 of 142 Re: I'm glad I'm not the only one experiencing issues with my 2006 HHR [mwicks3] by jerrywimer Apr 16, 2007 (3:41 am)
Replying to: mwicks3 (Apr 14, 2007 11:17 am) It sure sounds like a lot of your problems could be related to the radiator issue. Water leak, swooshing water sound, and the overheating problems anyway. Which wouldn't be all that surprising- sometimes one problem can cause a chain reaction. The radio clock and radio speakers thing could be related too, as could the vibration and humming sounds.   At any rate it sounds like you bought a lemon. Did you buy new (and if so, WHY did you let them sell you a car with all those problems in it, regardless of promises to "take care of immediately")? Replies to this message: mwicks3 (Apr 16, 2007 4:54 am) mwicks3 (Apr 24, 2007 12:30 pm) jazzybear (Jun 07, 2007 6:10 pm)
#46 of 142 Re: I'm glad I'm not the only one experiencing issues with my 2006 HHR [jerrywimer] by mwicks3 Apr 16, 2007 (4:54 am)
Replying to: jerrywimer (Apr 16, 2007 3:41 am) When I purchased, only the radio and the leak were the issue and then, it was a snowball effect. I don't know what else Ican do now. I am calling them this morning to have them take care of the issues again. I hope they will tak care of the situation. Very concerning......... Replies to this message: mwicks3 (Apr 24, 2007 12:30 pm)
#47 of 142 Re: I'm glad I'm not the only one experiencing issues with my 2006 HHR [mwicks3] by mwicks3 Apr 24, 2007 (12:30 pm)
Replying to: mwicks3 (Apr 16, 2007 4:54 am) Still going thru the same ole crap with the Service. Last week I filled out a customer survey form and I ripped the service and Chevrolet a you know what.......... I wasn't going to take my car back to the same place but unfortunately I did not communicate this with my spouse. She then set up another appointment to have them look at the car. When she was there, the guy ripped into her and asked why I wrote such derogatory remarks about the service and car, which got her upset. I then contacted him and he said he did not say anything horrible to her and that he wanted to understand why I gave the service such low marks. Now he has the car and kept it all day telling me that I need to rent a car to get home because the car will not be ready. He had the car from 7:30 to 5pm and said he was on the phone with the technical team on the phone. He tried to blame it on her for driving the car and said she damaged the head gasket and now there is a leak that they may not be able to repair. I am LIVID. Are there any attorneys that think I may have a case on my end because that is where I am right now. This situation is uncalled for and I am not taking this lying down. If you are out there, please contact me immediately. I will receive the email if you reply to this. Up to date, I had to purchase a new radiator and now it looks like he is trying to make me come out of my pocket once again for some mysterious head gasket issue. I want vendetta the legal way. Oh by the way, he cried to me that I took money out of his pocket for writing a poor evaluation.   My opinion DO NOT PURCHASE A CHEVY EVER..........
#48 of 142 Re: HHR Love-Hate Relationship [jaxs1] by jazzybear Jun 07, 2007 (6:01 pm)
Replying to: jaxs1 (Jul 14, 2006 6:28 pm) Well I went and test drove one yesterday. OK, I guess but I've been reading the forum on engine problems and I swear it sounds like my '88 celebrity all over again. The only car I ever bought brand new and the worst. Some seal was always leaking, constant oil and coolant problems.. I finally bought a Saturn with 30k miles on it in '96 and it now has 207k miles on it and still starts every day and gets me where I need to go. But I'm getting a lttle bored and want something bigger.. So I test drove one and then looked at the 06's on the lot . The first thing that caught my attention was that in a year the cars had lost 6 to7 7k in value. I mean I know that all cars lose value the day you drive them off the lot, but damned that's a lot for one year. I would never buy a brand new one. You would be upside down in the blink of a eye..The radiatior looks tiny for a car that size. Would love to hear from some owners on their experience.. My old as Saturn is looking better and better.

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