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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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Re: ticking sound [johnnyhhr]
by poncho167
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Dec 15, 2007 (12:18 pm)
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Replying to: johnnyhhr (Dec 14, 2007 12:51 pm)
Its a common exhaust noise.
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Re: ticking sound [johnnyhhr]
by aaronmac
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Dec 28, 2007 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: johnnyhhr (Dec 14, 2007 12:51 pm)
I have a 2008 HHR, and also get the same ticking sound. It's nothing to worry about it will take a few months of driving for the exhaust to stop making this noise. I also have a 2007 Pontiac G6 that did the same thing for about three months. You shouldn't have to worry.
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Re: Radiator Protection [smogdung]
by tim08hhr1
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May 31, 2008 (5:43 am)
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Replying to: smogdung (Oct 24, 2007 3:45 am)
The is a TSB out for this.
They will put a guard infront of the radiator. Take your HHR into the dealership and have them order this asap if you don't have the guard.
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Re: front wheel bearings[razrtrader]
by bigdog08
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Jul 21, 2008 (2:02 pm)
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Replying to: razrtrader (Nov 27, 2007 7:08 am)
I bought my 2006 HHR in June '06.... 47K miles now, just had to replace both front wheel bearings also...Haven't bought a GM product in 10 years, so bought all the hype about "vast improvements in quality"... like you, not again!!!
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Re: front wheel bearings[razrtrader] [bigdog08]
by poncho167
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Jul 26, 2008 (11:00 am)
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Replying to: bigdog08 (Jul 21, 2008 2:02 pm)
Well who did the first brake job? The likely calprit is the person who did you brake service not General Motors. While the brakes are being done the front bearings are normally repacked or replaced. So at it turns out it wasn't likely the General's fault now was it. Recommended wheel bearing service on most vehicles is 30,000 miles.
Would you feel the same way if this happened to your Japanese car? Would you go on a forum and say that's the last Toyota I will buy? I doubt it.
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Re: front wheel bearings[razrtrader] [bigdog08] [poncho167]
by bigdog08
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Jul 26, 2008 (6:32 pm)
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Replying to: poncho167 (Jul 26, 2008 11:00 am)
Funny you mentioned Toyota... My wife and step-son both drive Toyotas, one with 46k and the other with 69k, not a problem with either one. Yea, it's the last GM I will buy.
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