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Re: Water problem driver side [theseed]
by poncho167
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Oct 21, 2007 (4:20 am)
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Replying to: theseed (Oct 20, 2007 3:16 pm)
I have heard of the drain tube issues with some cars but I don't recall hearing it about the HHR. The windshield seal has been a known issue. Manufactures generally don't recall auto's for non-safety issues, unfortunately. There has to be some kind of service memo about the windshield/wet carpet fiasco.
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Radiator Protection
by smogdung
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Oct 24, 2007 (3:45 am)
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After retiring from the Fed on June 1st & having taken the summer off to paint/landscape my 2 houses....& since my wife refuses to quit her RN career, I'm interviewing & expecting to go back to work soon. To reward myself I'm contemplating buying either a Mazdaspeed 3, HHR SS or one of the no longer to be produced (but still on the lots) Cobalt SS SC. I've noticed that on both the SS SCs and the HHRs that if you get get down and look....the radiator is completeley exposed....I assume for cooling purposes. I remember someone on this site complain that a rock scored a direct hit on their HHR's radiator & it wasn't covered under waranty...local salesman also said one of his customers had exact same experience. Anyone know of an aftermarket fix to fit a screen or something to keep this from happening? My wife's 2006 HHR has been lucky so far.
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Re: Radiator Protection [smogdung]
by ray80
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Oct 24, 2007 (4:02 am)
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Replying to: smogdung (Oct 24, 2007 3:45 am)
There are for sure options for this. Just do a google search for chevy hhr grille (or lower grille) and you will find many places that have them, ebay also an option to find one.
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Re: Radiator Protection [ray80]
by smogdung
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Oct 24, 2007 (3:46 pm)
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Replying to: ray80 (Oct 24, 2007 4:02 am)
Good idea, thanks.
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Re: Water problem
by celested
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Nov 05, 2007 (7:30 am)
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Replying to: theseed (Oct 20, 2007 3:16 pm)
I just took my car today for the service of the leak somewhere in the passenger side. It's been raining here in NY last week that the inside was soaking wet. I have to put towels to absord the water. I love this car but with this problem, it freaks me out. What if after the warranty, I will have the same problem?? How much would I pay to fix it?? They need to recall the car. 
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Re: Water problem [celested]
by petalpusher
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Nov 16, 2007 (7:31 am)
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Replying to: celested (Nov 05, 2007 7:30 am)
I also have the water leakage problem with my 2006 HHR. I really liked my car until this and today it is at the dealship garage for the third time. The water comes in from under the driver's side door area and soaks the whole floor. The first time I brought it in they said they couldn't find any leak. The second time I got two different accounts; one employee said they found leaks on the drivers side window, and another employee said they couldn't find any leaks so they sent it to a glass repair business who did a pressure test and found leaks in the bottom of the windshield, which they fixed. Regardless, the car continues to leak. I am very disappointed and think the manufacturer should acknowledge this design error and make amends. 
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Re: Water problem driver side [dakotahhr]
by razrtrader
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Nov 27, 2007 (7:08 am)
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Replying to: dakotahhr (May 06, 2007 12:30 pm)
WOW I wish I would of found this site long ago...I own a 2006 HHR that I bought brand new a year and a half ago. Right away I had problem with this leak that I've read about on here. I would get in the car after a good rain and the whole floor would be flooded, after 3 times to the dealer they finally figured it out and said they would replace the carpet but never did. I also at that time had to have the latch replaced on the rear hatch...Last week I had a problem getting the key out of the ignition. I couldn't get the gear shifter in place and the key wouldn't shut off so the battery died which lead to a tow to the dealer. Do to a long commute everyday I have 51K miles on the car so warranty expired and that cost $500.
Over Thanksgiving i started hearing this loud noise from the tire area and just found out yesterday that i will have to spend $1000 to replace the front 2 wheel bearing hubs. So in all I have spent $1500 in 2 weeks to fix these problems and learned that I will never buy a GM product again!!!
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Re: Water problem driver side [razrtrader]
by pao
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Nov 27, 2007 (9:10 am)
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Replying to: razrtrader (Nov 27, 2007 7:08 am)
34K a year certainly exceeds the normal driving range that most due.......wouldnt think that front hubs would wear in 51K.....seems the first this was mentioned....perhaps a new dealer service department might be in order....
04 Chevy Malibu Maxx here with 112K on it....and not one problem....other than normal wear and tear items.....
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ticking sound
by johnnyhhr
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Dec 14, 2007 (12:51 pm)
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Hello,
I just purchased a 08 hhr, I have noticed that when I shut my engine off there is a fast ticking sound coming from the exaust, it almost sounds like something is running. The ticking sound slows down and after about 5 minutes it is gone. Any opinions would be great.
Thanks
John T
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Re: ticking sound [johnnyhhr]
by ray80
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Dec 14, 2007 (1:48 pm)
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Replying to: johnnyhhr (Dec 14, 2007 12:51 pm)
Most likely its just the exhaust cooling off (contracting
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