Chevrolet Hhr Ss 2008
Model Hhr Ss made in 2008 by Chevrolet got 27 consumer complains as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel and electrical system.
Model 2008
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| SB-09-09-41-004 | 06/01/2009 | 10032335 | Daewoo/saturn/opel/pontiac/chevrolet: instrument panel cluster (ipc) air bag indicator illuminated (install protective material). upon performing a dtc check, the technician may find a b0012-02, b0012-oe or b0013-oe code stored in the suppl | 03/05/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIC-4610A | 09/01/2009 | 10032431 | Chevrolet: engine power is reduced message and check engine lamp on with dtc p0841. the concern may be intermittent. other dtcs that may set are p0532, p0522, p0452, p0335, p0106, p0101 and p0068. three areas where wire chaffing can occ | 03/24/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| PIC-4610A | 09/01/2009 | 10032431 | Chevrolet: engine power is reduced message and check engine lamp on with dtc p0841. the concern may be intermittent. other dtcs that may set are p0532, p0522, p0452, p0335, p0106, p0101 and p0068. three areas where wire chaffing can occ | 03/24/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris. *rm | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| PB-08200 | 06/01/2008 | 10029007 | General motors: engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged; inspect/install new insert. may have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert. *pe | 06/10/2009 | |
| 08-200 | 06/01/2008 | 10026606 | Gmc: engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged-inspect/install new insert. vehicles may have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert that will be installed too far into the oil pan hole. *pe csc letter | 11/17/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| TB-PIP-4520 | 11/01/2008 | 10030004 | General motors: tech may encounter a vehicle with a low boost/power condition and/or dtc p0299 and or p0101 setting. this may be the result of a cracked or broken fitting at the turbocharger assembly. *pe | 07/22/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PIP-4638 | 05/01/2009 | 10032558 | Chevrolet: difficult to shift or unable to select all gears. the transmission is difficult to shift and/or it cannot be shifted into all gears. this condition may be caused by a locator pin left in place that was meant to be removed at t | 04/12/2010 | |
| SB-09126 | 07/01/2009 | 10032186 | Chevrolet: service update for inventory and customer vehicles charge air cooler inlet duct detachment - expires with base warranty. *pe | 02/17/2010 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| SB-090522001A | 02/01/2009 | 10029965 | Chevrolet: hard brake pedal, extra effort needed to depress brake pedal on cold start up (add auxiliary vacuum pump). *pe | 07/20/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
| PIC-5149 | 05/01/2009 | 10030747 | Chevrolet: after installation of the ohb brake kit per tsb 09-05-22-001a, a check engine light will be on and dtc p258b will be set. following esi diagnostics may lead dealers to try reprogramming the ecm or ebcm and also replace the vacu | 11/24/2009 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 07/08/2008 | 2024 | 1 | |
| 2008 hhr ss faulty brakes from cold start. excessive frontal brake dust. serviced at 2000 miles. serviced again at 17,000 miles needing new brakes.dealership says this is normal condition. my ss model has 2 different front seats which dealership says this is normal .speed control floats,slow to respond..originally froze at 70mph. i did receive a citation for speeding cuz of malfunctioned. l/f /f and r/f tire pressure readings are reversed according to the ip. very irate 30 year gm employee who paid cash for this mess. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/26/2008 | 680 | 1 | |
| After purchase of a new 2008 hhr on 22 september 2008, i drove the vehicle home and upon getting into it the next morning i backed out of my garage and notice a very soft brake pedal. i then started down the drive way and when attempting to stop at the street the vehicle's brakes would not comply with my brake pressure and the vehicle proceeded into the street. this became a routine situation upon cold startup's and when reported to the dealer,(john donoghue chevrolet, whiteville, nc) after several poor stops, my salesman advised yeah we know about it as we've had the same problem on 2008 solstices. when confronted with a possible fix he advised that a part on the turbo fixes the problem. i made arrangements to have the car serviced upon my return from vacation on or about 26 oct 08. i dropped the car off with the service writer/manager and no mention was made as to poten tial problems fixing the car. upon my return several hours later i was advised by the service manager that the problem is systemic to 2008 turbo engines and general motors doesn't want to recall the cars. the dealership service manager provided me with a service bulletin that gm put out as a potential fix but he refused to service the car. i took the vehicle to another chevrolet dealership and they readjusted the computer, per the bulletin; however, the vehicle still does not stop properly on cold startup. gm customer service personnel and the bulletin advised that they are working on the issue. *tr | |||
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||
| 04/02/2012 | 37000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle will show ecs code in dic message center and esc will be disabled. vehicle will then lose power steering short time later and you will have no power steering. has been happening since warranty expired at 36,000 miles. it will reset after engine is turned off, however after about 20 minutes of steady driving you will lose power steering. *tr | |||
| 04/02/2012 | 37000 | ||
| Vehicle will show ecs code in dic message center and esc will be disabled. vehicle will then lose power steering short time later and you will have no power steering. has been happening since warranty expired at 36,000 miles. it will reset after engine is turned off, however after about 20 minutes of steady driving you will lose power steering. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/11/2010 | 25000 | ||
| Clutch pedal sticking to floor board, cannot get vehicle into reverse gear. clutch pedal starts feeling squishy and all of a sudden pedal will stick to the floorboard and the clutch will be fully engaged. have to manually pull pedal up when vehicle is turned off to use clutch again. reverse gear grinds and will not go into gear around the same time the clutch pedal starts acting up. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 14950 | ||
| 2008 hhr ss 5 speed, clutch is sticking to the floor boards, transmission will not go into gears all the time. serious driveline noises and vehicle sounds like a can rolling down a hill in the wind when running. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 07/08/2008 | 2024 | 1 | |
| 2008 hhr ss faulty brakes from cold start. excessive frontal brake dust. serviced at 2000 miles. serviced again at 17,000 miles needing new brakes.dealership says this is normal condition. my ss model has 2 different front seats which dealership says this is normal .speed control floats,slow to respond..originally froze at 70mph. i did receive a citation for speeding cuz of malfunctioned. l/f /f and r/f tire pressure readings are reversed according to the ip. very irate 30 year gm employee who paid cash for this mess. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 07/08/2008 | 2024 | 1 | |
| 2008 hhr ss faulty brakes from cold start. excessive frontal brake dust. serviced at 2000 miles. serviced again at 17,000 miles needing new brakes.dealership says this is normal condition. my ss model has 2 different front seats which dealership says this is normal .speed control floats,slow to respond..originally froze at 70mph. i did receive a citation for speeding cuz of malfunctioned. l/f /f and r/f tire pressure readings are reversed according to the ip. very irate 30 year gm employee who paid cash for this mess. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| My mother experienced shaking and pulling to the side when applying the brakes. i told her to take it to chevy for repairs. they put new rotors and brake pads on the car at my expense. i am a mechanic and it is not normal for the friction pad to be missing on the brakes, that is a part failure not wear and tear. i have the parts taken off my car in september when the repair occurred, that proves my statement. two months later this same problem is occurring again. i contacted chevy and they said it was normal wear and tear. i feel the new rotors are warped. also i have complained to chevy several times because when the car is first started the brakes are hard. if a small child walks out there could be a fatality due to this failure. i am in the military and live on post with many young children and the sidewalk goes by my house. i have seen several complaints online about the brakes being hard upon starting the vehicle made by other owners of the chevy hhr's. *tr | |||
| 06/28/2008 | 200 | 1 | |
| Brakes lose vacuum when car sits for a while. on a cold start there is little braking power until the vacuum builds up. the dealership has been unable to correct the problem due to the fact gm does not have a fix for it. i have had the car 6 months with no fix. it's unsafe and i have a major concern due to having teenage drivers. *tr | |||
| 10/26/2008 | 680 | 1 | |
| After purchase of a new 2008 hhr on 22 september 2008, i drove the vehicle home and upon getting into it the next morning i backed out of my garage and notice a very soft brake pedal. i then started down the drive way and when attempting to stop at the street the vehicle's brakes would not comply with my brake pressure and the vehicle proceeded into the street. this became a routine situation upon cold startup's and when reported to the dealer,(john donoghue chevrolet, whiteville, nc) after several poor stops, my salesman advised yeah we know about it as we've had the same problem on 2008 solstices. when confronted with a possible fix he advised that a part on the turbo fixes the problem. i made arrangements to have the car serviced upon my return from vacation on or about 26 oct 08. i dropped the car off with the service writer/manager and no mention was made as to poten tial problems fixing the car. upon my return several hours later i was advised by the service manager that the problem is systemic to 2008 turbo engines and general motors doesn't want to recall the cars. the dealership service manager provided me with a service bulletin that gm put out as a potential fix but he refused to service the car. i took the vehicle to another chevrolet dealership and they readjusted the computer, per the bulletin; however, the vehicle still does not stop properly on cold startup. gm customer service personnel and the bulletin advised that they are working on the issue. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2008 | 2200 | 1 | |
| Chevy 2008 hhr ss inadequate brake power assist. extremely hard pedal during first 3-5 minutes fails to stop car during this period. *tr | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 04/02/2012 | 37000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle will show ecs code in dic message center and esc will be disabled. vehicle will then lose power steering short time later and you will have no power steering. has been happening since warranty expired at 36,000 miles. it will reset after engine is turned off, however after about 20 minutes of steady driving you will lose power steering. *tr | |||
| 04/02/2012 | 37000 | ||
| Vehicle will show ecs code in dic message center and esc will be disabled. vehicle will then lose power steering short time later and you will have no power steering. has been happening since warranty expired at 36,000 miles. it will reset after engine is turned off, however after about 20 minutes of steady driving you will lose power steering. | |||
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||
| 07/08/2008 | 2024 | 1 | |
| 2008 hhr ss faulty brakes from cold start. excessive frontal brake dust. serviced at 2000 miles. serviced again at 17,000 miles needing new brakes.dealership says this is normal condition. my ss model has 2 different front seats which dealership says this is normal .speed control floats,slow to respond..originally froze at 70mph. i did receive a citation for speeding cuz of malfunctioned. l/f /f and r/f tire pressure readings are reversed according to the ip. very irate 30 year gm employee who paid cash for this mess. *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/08/2008 | 2024 | 1 | |
| 2008 hhr ss faulty brakes from cold start. excessive frontal brake dust. serviced at 2000 miles. serviced again at 17,000 miles needing new brakes.dealership says this is normal condition. my ss model has 2 different front seats which dealership says this is normal .speed control floats,slow to respond..originally froze at 70mph. i did receive a citation for speeding cuz of malfunctioned. l/f /f and r/f tire pressure readings are reversed according to the ip. very irate 30 year gm employee who paid cash for this mess. *tr | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 08/06/2011 | 87000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr ss. the contact stated that all four rims on the vehicle are cracking next to the valve stem. the contact contacted the manufacturer and was told to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. the failure mileage was 87,000. tlb | |||
| 08/06/2011 | 87000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr ss. the contact stated that all four rims on the vehicle are cracking next to the valve stem. the contact tried contacting the manufacturer and was told to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. the failure mileage was 87,000.rl | |||