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Me Too
by tim51
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Mar 07, 2007 (8:42 am)
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I've had problems with the brakes suspention and my wife has beemn left stranded twice because the car will not start. Now the radio doesn't work and the engine light is on. I guess it is back to the dealer again.
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- #71 of 155
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Nevermind
by bowsers625
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Mar 07, 2007 (9:04 am)
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Replying to: tim51 (Mar 07, 2007 8:42 am)
It wasn't Chevy's fault this time around. It was a hole in the radiator. (probably caused by a rock, they said) So it wasn't Chevy's fault. I'm still upset with the popping radio and some other features that they can't seem to fix.
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- #72 of 155
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Re: Nevermind [bowsers625]
by caliberchic
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Mar 07, 2007 (11:35 am)
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Replying to: bowsers625 (Mar 07, 2007 9:04 am)
Glad you got it fixed though. Teething issues are always a problem on first year models. I have the same thing with my Caliber.
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- #73 of 155
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Re: Nevermind [bowsers625]
by freddieb
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Mar 30, 2007 (7:09 am)
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Replying to: bowsers625 (Mar 07, 2007 9:04 am)
Seems like Chevy has a design flaw. My wife also got strande with the coolant gone from the radiator. Chevy says it must have been a rock in the radiator too. The radiator is down very low and there is nothing to protect it. Seems its similar to a rock in the windshield but in this case it strands the motorist.
I'll be writing them a letter. Insurance paid $407 of the $607 to fix it and now the radiator is not covered by the 36 month / 3 year warranty. We down to 12 months on this baby.
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- #74 of 155
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Re: Nevermind [freddieb]
by bobfl3
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Apr 18, 2007 (3:50 pm)
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Replying to: freddieb (Mar 30, 2007 7:09 am)
I just had the same experience yesterday. I've already written to Chevrolet via the internet to say I think this is a design flaw and they should cover the repair. My car needs a new radiator and condenser according to the dealer - to the tune of $1300! My insurance company will cover it as long as I pay my deductible, but they told me it is considered a "collision" claim. This makes me mad! I did nothing but drive my car along the highway. The next thing I know the light comes on and there is no coolant in it. I didn't run into anyone or anything as far as I can tell. Most likely, like in your case, a rock of some other projectile came up from underneath and punctured the radiator and condenser.
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- #75 of 155
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my 2006 madza overheating
by hhrprobs
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May 28, 2007 (5:04 am)
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im having a problem with my 626 over heating.I ck the fans and there both running,i can go 6 miles and it gets hot.hat the problem. 
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- #77 of 155
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air filter
by melzy
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Jun 09, 2007 (6:52 am)
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Can anyone tell me how to get the Darth Vader helmut off my air filter cannister?
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- #78 of 155
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Re: air filter [melzy]
by ray80
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Jun 10, 2007 (7:17 am)
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Replying to: melzy (Jun 09, 2007 6:52 am)
From the manual:
Disconnect the MAF sensor, PCV hose, and both ducts.
Pull the entire system form the top of engine.
flip the system over and place on soft non-abrasive surface.
remove the screws the hold the housing together and lift off housing.
inspect/replace filter
follow instructions in reverse to re-install
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- #79 of 155
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Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR and General Motors
by hesjr1972
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Jul 09, 2007 (10:55 am)
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Replying to: hhrprobs (Jan 09, 2007 7:01 pm)
First off, I would like to apologize in advance for my grammatical and spelling errors in this message. I purchased my new 2007 Chevrolet HHR in February 2007. I have had nothing but problems since then. The major problem started in May 2007. I would start up the car and then "attempt" to drive out of a parking space going 10 miles per hour in which the whole car shuts down (engine, brakes, and lights) for the exception of the radio. This happened twice and I called Terry Labonte Chevrolet to let them know what is going with my vehicle. I took it in to Terry Labonte Chevrolet the following day the second week of June 2007 so they can diagnose the problem. They got back with me and said the computer says there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. With me being so trusting I thought it was a fluke and went on my daily routines. Big mistake! On Monday, June 18, 2007, I was in a Walmart parking lot getting ready to drive onto the busy intersection of West Wendover Avenue during lunch time. I was just going 10 miles per hour when the car complete shut off on me (engine, brakes) and it was still coasting directly into traffic. I panicked because it was so sudden and my instincts kicked in when I pulled up the emergency brake. I was that close to running into oncoming traffic. I immediately called Terry Labonte Chevrolet and let them know what had happened. I let Terry Labonte Chevrolet know that I was bringing my vehicle so they check it out the following day. Big mistake! I should have turned it in that same day. Since it was still my lunch break, I was hungry and I headed to the Subway in the same Walmart parking lot. I got my lunch and started up my car. And guess what, it happened again. My car completely shut down as I was driving 10 miles per hour through the parking lot. I called Terry Labonte Chevrolet again and let them know what just happened. Stupid me, I drove back to work instead of taking it directly to Terry Labonte Chevrolet. After work, I had to get something from a Walmart on Cone Blvd. You guessed it, as I was leaving the Walmart parking lot my vehicle completely shut down. This time, I almost hit a child. I could have hurt or even killed a child because I did not turn my vehicle in earlier. Again, I called Terry Labonte Chevrolet and let them know what just happened. On June 19, 2007, I turned my vehicle in so Terry Labonte Chevrolet could see what is going on with my vehicle. This time they were able to duplicate the problem I was having and gave me a rental to use in the mean time. I called General Motors Customer Service about my problems with the HHR in which I got the run around. They claimed there was nothing wrong with their vehicles. I reported them to the Better Business Bureau in which I final got a response from Pam Saunders (Phone Number# 866-790-5600), General Motors Business Resource Representative. Of course she says that General Motors stands behind their vehicles and have not had any problems with the 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The mechanics of Terry Labonte Chevrolet and the General Motors Engineers have no ideal what is going on with my vehicle. This is what they told me, but they still want to give me back that vehicle. This is the honest to GOD truth. I told Pam Saunders under no circumstances will I take back a vehicle that even the General Motors Engineers have no ideal what is wrong with the vehicle. I asked her to have General Motors to give me a brand new vehicle or a total refund. They are refusing due to my warranty. I do not want a vehicle that is having constant problems (there is only 5300 miles on it) that even the General Motors Engineers can't seem to solve. Terry Labonte Chevrolet still has the vehicle since Tuesday, June 19, 2007. Please folks, don't be a big dummy like me and wait till you almost hit an innocent child to get the vehicle back to the service station. I am determined that General Motors will not get away with trying to give me back that lemon. I will try to keep you up to date on my issues with General Motors. If any of you out there are experiencing what I am going through, please do let me know.
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