Common HHR Problems
Problems and Fixes
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HHR Problems and their fixes
- EVAP Purge Valve Replacement
- under rear of car - EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement - Chevy HHR Network
- EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement
- under hood check engine , code , help ? - Chevy HHR Network
- Flex Pipe repair - exhaust leak/noisy
- How to repair flex pipe - Chevy HHR Network
- Headlights not working- especially LOW Beam
- Check the bulbs themselves - it seems most people do not notice that a bulb has burnt out. When the second one goes, they assume there is a problem with the headlight system, rather than recognizing that the last bulb has burnt out.
- Heater Fan- fan works only on HIGH, or inoperative
- Fan motor resistor possibly blown.Heater Motor Resistor Question(s) - Chevy HHR Network
- Ignition Key Stuck - resolving a stuck ignition key
- HELP!!!!!!! Ignition/Key issue - Chevy HHR Network
- Jump starting - how to jump-start properly without blowing steering fuse
- Fuse Blows When Jumpstarting? - Chevy HHR Network
- Key Fob repair - contacts worn
- Repair Key Fob Remote's worn out contacts - Chevy HHR Network
- Key Fob repair - Broken battery contacts
- resolder Keyfob cold solder repair - Chevy HHR Network
- Lower Control Arm/Rear Bushing - replacement including rear bushing
- Replacing Lower Control Arms and Replaced Control Arm Bushing
- P0010/11 P0013/14 - Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Replacement
- Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement (w. pics) - P0010/11 P0013/14 - Chevy HHR Network
- Power Steering - died/inoperative - after jump-starting
- Fuse Blows When Jumpstarting? - Chevy HHR Network
- Power Steering - motor replacement
- Power Steering Motor Replacement w/Pics - Chevy HHR Network
- Power Steering - off-site, good tech article on how it works
- Straightening out GM electric power steering | Search Autoparts
- Suspension Noises - determining source of noisy suspension
- Steering and Front Suspension Noise Concerns - Clunk, Thump, Rattle, Knocking, Pop, S
- Sway Bar - Bushing replacement
- Front Sway bar bushings - Chevy HHR Network
- Sway Bar - Bushing Sizes
- Sway Bar Diameter - Chevy HHR Network
- Sway Bar - end Link replacement
- Clunking issue: Solved! - Chevy HHR Network
- Strut and Shock Absorber- replacement (Front and Rear)
- Spring Install (Dial-up, enter at your own risk) - Chevy HHR Network
- Temperature Gauge - died showing "----" on display - A/C died
- Temp gauge and a/c stoped working - Chevy HHR Network
- Tightening Torques
- Tightening Torque Values for Common Maintenance Items
- Thermostat Replacement - P0128 code infrequently
- How to save $350.00 + (Thermostat Replacement 2.4L - P0128) - Chevy HHR Network
- Transmission - Hard shifting
- Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement (w. pics) - P0010/11 P0013/14 - Chevy HHR Network
- Turn signal - Not cancelling
- Turn Signal Canceling Failure Fix: Lots of Pics - Chevy HHR Network
- Water Leak - A/C Evaporator
- Evaporator Drain? - Chevy HHR Network
- Water Leak - pass side footwell from above heater - Butyl Patch
- Fixed my water leak, last night!! - Chevy HHR Network
- Water Leak - Sunroof drains
- Water leaks? - Chevy HHR Network
- Wheel Bearing - HUB (front) replacement
- How To: Front hub replacement - Chevy HHR Network
- Wheel Bolt Pattern - specifications
- HHR Bolt Pattern - Chevy HHR Network
- Owners Manuals - Download
- Online Owners Manual - Chevy HHR Network
- RPO Codes - list of equipment installed on vehicle
- RPO Code lists (Options) - Chevy HHR Network
- Trouble Codes- Check engine Light
- List of Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 2008-2010 HHR - Chevy HHR Network