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#357 of 389 brake problems on chevy 2006 HHR by msjp

Apr 24, 2012 (12:53 pm)

I bought the 2006 HHR new first year they came out, actually 6/06, in 07 had brake problems, dealer fixed front rotors, was still under warranty, 2009 same problem, dealer fixed front rotors cost $300.00, 2010 same problem, dealer fixed front rotors at a cost of $400, now 2012 same problem, front rotor problems, besides other problems, leak in transmission line, shift arm breaking away from assembly, brake flush besides brake problems, trans. fluxh and the list goes on & on for a cost of over $1200.00 or more, only 47717. miles, not even 10,000 miles a year, are they kidding or what, chevys are not what they used to be.

#358 of 389 Re: HHR [calnmadsmom] by burgli

Apr 25, 2012 (10:51 am)

Replying to: calnmadsmom (Sep 15, 2010 10:36 pm)
I know that your post is old, but I've had the same problems too with my '06. I can't afford the $1,500 it's going to cost to replace everything and was looking to see how many others out here have had the same problems. I'm hoping for a recall. I've had the problem for about three years now. It's ashame because I do like the car with the exception of everything about it is more expensive to fix than most cars.

#359 of 389 Re: HHR [burgli] by imdisgruntled

Apr 25, 2012 (11:44 am)

Replying to: burgli (Apr 25, 2012 10:51 am)
Yes my '06 is the same, I have fixed it a couple of times already and had GM fix it once even after the 4 yr warranty expired, because I complained on here.
 
I now have the same rattle and shake front end issues yet again. There definitely should be a recall.

#360 of 389 Re: brake problems on chevy 2006 HHR [msjp] by gmcustsvcsarah

Apr 26, 2012 (7:33 am)

Replying to: msjp (Apr 24, 2012 12:53 pm)
msjp,
 
I'm sorry you've encountered so many difficulties with your HHR. How is everything going on the most recent repairs (rotors, transmission line, and so on)? If you should need anything, please let us know!
 
Best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#361 of 389 Re: brake problems on chevy 2006 HHR [gmcustsvcsarah] by koderjm1

Apr 26, 2012 (11:49 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvcsarah (Apr 26, 2012 7:33 am)
Does this brake problem carry over into newer models, like 2008 or 2009 HHR?

#362 of 389 Re: HHR [burgli] by warvin

Apr 26, 2012 (2:30 pm)

Replying to: burgli (Apr 25, 2012 10:51 am)
I love this car too. I finally took it to a autoworks shop that works on European cars (how funny is that) but a friend of mine is a mechanic there and he fixed it by redoing the brakes, pads, and replacing the rotors I believe. I have not had any vibration problems for a year now. I think that GM should make a recall on these models. GM should step up to the plate because it is all about taking care of their customers which they don't seem to get. I think the GM that my parents knew truly did believe in their customers. When one hears a constant problem that involves the same model car-hello is anybody at GM listening?

#363 of 389 Re: brake problems on chevy 2006 HHR [gmcustsvcsarah] by txdaye

May 06, 2012 (7:11 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvcsarah (Apr 26, 2012 7:33 am)
I recently purchased my 2006 HHR LT this week with 114k miles on it and quickly discovered that my steering wheel shakes/vibrates when I apply the brakes. I took it to the tire shop to make sure the new tires that were on there were balanced. They were not so I had them balance them. I still have the shaking problem. I love love love this car already but I am very concerned about this problem and how much money it is going to take to find and repair this problem. HELP!!????

#364 of 389 Re: brake problems on chevy 2006 HHR [txdaye] by snowmoman

May 06, 2012 (7:43 am)

Replying to: txdaye (May 06, 2012 7:11 am)
The answer is throughout this forum. Replace the rotors yourself. GM is not going to help you. I bought rotors from Ebay which were cross drilled for cooler running, new pads, all for about $130. I did the work myself which was easy. Demos are on YouTube. The stock rotors are absolute junk and there is no other answer. Believe me.

#365 of 389 Re: Replace brakes [cowboyhhr] by pacrat707

Jun 10, 2012 (8:59 pm)

Replying to: cowboyhhr (Apr 08, 2012 9:32 pm)
I had the same problem and my deaer would not honor my extend warrentee, brakes being a wear item. I went on-line to "Autoanything" (saw an add in a magazine in dealers waiting room.) I ordered "POWERSTOP rotors and ceramic break pad kit #K3116". Installation is straight forward. Good instructions, quality parts. Rotors are drilled through and slotted. Break in is unusual, so follow the instructions closely. I installed mine November, waiting to see if all would go well over a few thousand miles. My HHR's braking is as smooth as silk. braking is strong and steady. I love my car again and I think you will too. Cost last year was $179.89 which includes Calif. taxes and shipping. Got order in 3 days. Good luck. Bob

#366 of 389 2009 HHR SS front brakes by raceyjnk

Jun 29, 2012 (1:50 pm)

Well as many of you have found, we too had a big problem with the front brakes on our 09 SS. We have 19k on it, we bought it new and its still under the bumper to bumper 36mo. The front brakes were metal to metal this week! Back brakes are still over 90%. I took it to the dealer where we bought it, at first they claimed "normal wear". I pointed out all the forums I had discovered, didnt mean much to them, at first. Service manager told me he just did his front brakes on his HHR at 85k, I asked him why mine didnt last that long and he was a bit flustered and couldnt answer me. This is my 56 yr old wifes car, I could understand part of it if it was a 19 yr old guy driving it........Anyway, the dealer called me last nite and offered to turn the rotors and replace the pads for free, customer goodwill. They got it done this morning and it drives fine. We had no shake or other tell tale sign till it was metal to metal. The big thing that convinced them was, 2k miles ago it was at their dealership for an oil change and they marked all the brakes as in perfect condition during the 29 point check, so they wore out in 2k miles? Not likely. We have been buying cars from this location since the 70's and when they considering the big picture, well they came to the right conclusion. They stepped up. Now I know this isnt the overall fix and in a few thousand miles I will order 4 slotted and drilled rotors with ceramic pads and do the whole brake system. Jim

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