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#100 of 142 Rattling in the dash...Steering Column by mellshhr Feb 16, 2008 (5:53 am)
I think from what I read the issue concerning the rattling in the dash was solved. My wife has the '06 Spring Addition and it started rattling about 6 months after we got it. She said she didn't hear a thing and fought me over taking it in...the statement was "you always say there is something wrong with my car".. So we dropped it off at Gordon Chevrolet here in Jacksonville, Fl. on 2/13/08.. We get a call and the guy says, "we have to replace the steering column". It is a warranty issue so I am thrilled about that. The folks there are good to their customers from what I hear. As for the some of the other posts. I have the 2.4l engine and it gets 26mpg everytime.. Most of the driving is in town and the highway is truly 30mpg as long as you don't go over 70mph. I guess everyone by now has heard there is a recall due the HHR failing the side impact test. They said they will have to add a brace in the roof somewheres...? Overall we like the HHR but it could use about 30-50 more horses.. Did anyone see the 2008 Turbo Charged HHR at Daytona..?
#101 of 142 Re: 06 HHR leaking. puddle in passenger floor board. [cc732] by luvsink Feb 22, 2008 (2:07 am)
Replying to: cc732 (Jan 07, 2007 3:46 pm) I've had my 06 HHR in the shop twice in the last two weeks with the same problem. The first time I received a song and dance about how something was clogged with leaves. On the second visit they admitted there was a bulletin on the leaking problem with something on the frame of the vehicle not being sealed. Because I'm ashmatic they are replacing everything that got wet right down to the carpet. Three times in without it being fixed makes it a Lemon.
#102 of 142 Re: HHR Love-Hate Relationship [richardr6] by luvsink Feb 22, 2008 (2:13 am)
Replying to: richardr6 (Aug 24, 2006 2:35 pm) Yes, I've got the same leak and I don' t have a sun roof. There is a bulletin out about a seal problem with the body of the vehicle. I'd take it back to the dealer and have them pull up the bulletin.
#103 of 142 New HHR owner experience. by purp02 Feb 27, 2008 (6:28 pm)
Bought one new in 07. Have 2K miles on it. Always garaged when not being driven. The paint has almost a sandpapery feel to it in places. Two coats of Turtlewax Platinum did nothing to smooth it out. Also noticed that the plastic sheets on the leading edge of the rear fenders are almost perforated thru. Other than that, the only other "problem" was actually the way the steering wheel is made. There are two holes used to release the airbag. Mine looked like someone poked them in the housing with a screwdriver. Dealer replaced te wheel, and the new one looks almost the same. Yes, I did ask to see my old one.  The first trip was taken at 100 miles, and gave us 34MPG on the 400 mile round trip. Not bad at all.
#104 of 142 Leaking in passenger side of 06 HHR by luvsink Feb 27, 2008 (7:09 pm)
Ok, got mine back from the dealership after round two and the leak was found to be, "Water is entering the vehicle throught the HVAC Case. Removed the cowl panel to find that butyl patch was not sealing properly. The cabin filter and carpet both have mildew growth on them. Replaced the butyl patch, carpet and the cabin filter." So, if you're having the leaking problem and your dealer is having a hard time finding it, you might try looking at the above. I have to give my dealership props in that they gave me a rental car and when they returned my beloved HHR it was filled with gas, washed and there was new carpet in it. Also, if you have the leak make them look for mildew. That can be a major health risk. But I have to say that Nimnicht Chevrolet took very good care of me. Hopefully the leaking problem is finally solved. Also, I do not have a sun roof. I still love my HHR.
#105 of 142 HHR Newbie by hhr_rox Apr 04, 2008 (5:16 pm)
Just purchased an 06 2LT with 7K on it, 2.4/ AT so far issue free but its only been a couple weeks. Really like the vehicle, took our first trip in it, 1400 miles round trip thru the Blue Ridge Mountains, avg 29 MPG, rode nice, fairly comfortable and I am a reasonably big guy. The 2.4 seems quite capable at highway speeds. The HHR is not the perfect car but it does perform decent and provides some personality. Replies to this message: poncho167 (Apr 06, 2008 5:04 am) laco (May 10, 2008 9:29 am)
#106 of 142 Re: HHR Newbie [hhr_rox] by poncho167 Apr 06, 2008 (5:04 am)
Replying to: hhr_rox (Apr 04, 2008 5:16 pm) I have only driven on short drives but I have heard their nice on the highway. Because of Heritage High Roof (HHR) there can be some wind buffeting from cross winds as most any light highroof vehicle. The Cobalt is also a very nice smooth highway car that shares its chassis with the HHR. Replies to this message: laco (May 10, 2008 9:29 am)
#107 of 142 Re: HHR Newbie [poncho167] by laco May 10, 2008 (9:29 am)
Replying to: poncho167 (Apr 06, 2008 5:04 am) Have driven my 2007 iin some pretty high crosswinds. It is really pretty stable for a small car.
#108 of 142 My 08 HHR by dmathews3 May 10, 2008 (10:55 am)
I picked up my new HHR last Monday and first thing I did was ditch the cheap Firestones for Goodyear Assurance triple treads. Should come in real handy during these Michigan winters. Added some weathertech floor liners and have a BlueOx baseplate and wiring kit due in this week so I can tow it behind my motorhome. Replies to this message: laco (May 11, 2008 10:04 am)
#109 of 142 Re: My 08 HHR [dmathews3] by laco May 11, 2008 (10:04 am)
Replying to: dmathews3 (May 10, 2008 10:55 am) Have a Blue Ox baseplate and tow bar for ours, tow it behind our diesel pusher. Tows great, don't even know its there, except for the image in the rear camera. I also had the US Gear brake system installed. Its simple, only need to plug it in, and it too works great.

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