I own a 2006 HHR it has 111000 miles on it and it runs great..I hope it will last at least for the rest of my life . I'm 63 yrs.old .Thankyou Chevy for a great car..
They canceled the hhr, but I just love how smooth my hhr handles un the highway! I'm keeping my hhr fir many, many years to come, maybe one day show it at classic car shows when I'm old!!!
I know the 2LT came with upgraded FE3 suspension, 2.4 litre engine. The SS was not 5 speed manual only, many were ordered with the automatic transmission. The SS only was available in 2008, 2009,2010. The SS panel was only built in 2009, 216 were built. Also in 2009 you could order the AA5 package, commonly called a half panel, the quarter windows were solid metal, the rear door had windows. Only 199 of these were built. I’ve owned an HHR LS out 486,000 miles on it. It’s still going strong, I bought a 2011 2LT and have 160,000 miles on it. So, they are fun to drive, last a long time with maintenance. Thanks for your time!
@@user-pf3mi7np1y 487,000 miles on my 2007 LS and 187,000 miles in my 2011 2LT , both trouble free , some routine maintenance and a timing chain at 150,000 miles for both, I don’t like that rattle to turn into bent valves. I wish GM would bring back the HHR maybe with one or two changes.
I actually met Bryan at a design seminar in the Detroit area several years ago. He was particularly proud of the right rear quarter panel. (No I really don't know why!)
2006 HHR One of the best automobile I have ever owned around 180,000 miles and still going strong just basic maintenance brake pads oil changes 1tuneup serpentine belt every 80 thousand miles. Someday this will be a classic and be worth some money being that it was made for a short period of time.
I bought a 2007 Panel and put 264 K miles on it before I totaled it hitting a deer. Zero mechanical problems. Bought a 2008 Panel in 2017 with 165K. I put 294k on it with zero problems till the rear main seal started leaking. Put a Jasper engine in it and drive it all over the southeast. I’ve got way too much in it, but I love that car.
2009 HHR LT bought new and its at 279,000 miles today. In the mountains its hard on front rotors, 2 sets of VVT Camshaft Timing, has only had one 4 wheel alignment, never has worn tires. Lower control arms once, and a additional set of ball joints, A/C pump replaced once. Castrol 5W30 conventual since new and does not use oil in between changes. Exhaust Manifold has failed twice, putting a Stainless Steel header currently.
People dog on these but today in 2022 September, I see many on the road still. My friend got one and it's mint! Paid little money and has a 30 mpg car with leather heated seats , A/C , power sunroof and rust free in New England! He can carry stuff in the back with the seats down. The 2.2 he has 150k and doesn't miss a beat along with the transmission.
I own a 2011, fell in love w/ that body style! Reminds me of the old 30s/40s panel trucks. ☺️ The only prob I had was the left passenger door latch broke & scared the crap outta me when door flew open. Thankfully, I was in a parking lot & nothing/no one hurt.
these are great cars, I bought a 2006 2.4l LT metallic charcoal / chrome trim for my teen daughter 3 years ago, for $4500, it had been garage kept and was in new condition even though it had 136k on it. my daughter loved it cause she's very short and tiny and it fit her way better than the explorer 4x4 I initially bought for her, which my tall son now drives and loves. 2 months ago with 162k miles on it she (20 yo now) was helping one of her friends move way in the country and to make a long story short she drug and damaged the oil pan on a very rough driveway (low clearance / no skid plate) and ran it out of oil and locked it up. I actually was able to get it running again but the damage was done and compression rings were shot. well this is the worst time ever to buy a car, and weighing my options decided to just buy a used engine and also trans while I was at it with just 94k miles on the set, I also went ahead and replaced radiator, hoses and bought low mileage used alt. and starter, new water pump, new headlights (orig. went cloudy), new tranny fluid and filter (liqui-molly)and several other preventative items, in all another $5500 invested which sounds crazy, but we are living in crazy times now, it was much cheaper (about 3x) to do this than to buy another vehicle with a lil less age and same miles (94k). everybody is happy again and knows how an oil light works ;). I have no doubts this car will go another 100k no problem and I could probably sell it today if I had too and get what I got in it to someone who appreciates these cars. Here's my pro/con list from an actual owner and experience. Pro: 30-35 MPG, good drive and ride, it actually accelerates decent but you really don't feel any tork. VERY mechanically sound, almost on par with Japanese dependability, I think its taking a classic look now and I believe demand may very well go up on them, very good quality paint. a lot of cargo room for a small vehicle. I now have an extra tranny (I had just recently serviced 2k miles prior lol) and also kept old radiator, alt. & starter for future repairs. ALL FAN comments, absolutely no haters! cons: control arm bushings!!, door speakers, plastic firewall cover that rots and leaks it hvac and passenger floorboard, I know this because this is what I had to do before the oil pan incident. however the speakers, and firewall cover are simple DIY projects that have plenty of youtube how too's to help. The power window switches are oddly placed low on center console, not that big of a deal once you get used to it, but still find myself reaching for the door to lower window lol. After engine replacement I did have some very crazy electrical problems pop up immediately but my awesome mechanic was able to quickly resolve by simply removing the power distribution module and clean all wiring harness and relay connections real good with electro contact cleaner and that resolved all issues that poped up, luckily it happend when I picked it up from the rebuild (nothing he had too touch BTW) but he fixed it for free right then & there while I watched ;). It actually sounds more daunting than it is, PDM is very easy to get to and I now could DIY if need too again and it could probably be the source of the reported electrical problems, which I had none before rebuild. When pricing cars before I decided to replace the engine, there were no good HHR's for sale within 250mi. of me!! none that weren't absolutely used and abused / wrecked, people are hording them now, like me! BTW I'm not a chevy fan at all, had a 2000 Savannah van, horrible vehicle, swore them off but this one is a very good vehicle, I'll probably keep this car after she's done with it.
HHR Stands For Heritage High Roof I Love my 2010 HHR LS had it for 4 years second owner bought it for $1300 with 116K on it and have had no major issues wont trade it for nothing
I have a 2007 Sunburst Orange HHR, has 150,450 miles on it so far. Garage kept and not in a lot of salt climate, hoping it keeps performing as it has these past 17 years so far. I love this nimble little guy!
I'm on my third HHR, actually my first was a Government motor pool vehicle. The second I bought as a towed for my RV. It was a 5-speed, so the wife begrudgingly would drive it. I replaced it with 2008 which has just about every option short of an SS, and it's an automatic. Not as much fun as the stick, but... And at 3100 lbs or so, it tows very well behind the RV.
I have four hhrs I use for busness All rour have over two hunndred thousand miles Still run good Hard to fix as everything is a tight fit. I had retired my 2008 at two hunndred thousand but after seeing my others go well over I put it back in service, I had retired it to soon.
Mine is a 2009. Has 86xxx miles and still running great. Pop always told me that if you keep the car clean, replace the fluids when needed and stick to a maintenance schedule, there’s no reason why you can’t drive it nearly forever.
I bought a 2007 HHR (Historical High Roof). I loved it so much I bought it back 8 years later. Only 14,130 miles on it. It turquoise with orange metal flake. I am going to have leather seats done for it. I have the LS as I don't need power accessories.
I bought a 2006 HHR at the end of 2006, and guess what, I'm still driving that same car, and I'm getting ready to get it painted. So, I actually listened to this 12-minute rant about the HHR with the idea that I was going to find out WHY IT WAS CANCELLED!! But alas, I doubt if you know what the HHR even stands for. Anyway, it's a great car and well worth the money I've spent on it.
I bought my 2006 with 135k on it in 2015. I have the 2.4l engine. No idea why they cancelled this because it's been an excellent vehicle. Then again, I know how to maintain my vehicles, I have a very short commute (it's not my only vehicle) and I don't drive like a fool. It now has 205k on it. I'll be shooting for 300k and higher. I've replaced the starter twice - 3 bolts, plug-n-play. The door handles are plastic crap. The radio pops on when you use the turn signal if you have it powered off - weird setup there. There are other minor issues. I do my own oil changes, brakes, O2 sensors, etc. I can find parts at the local junk yard since it's basically the same car as a few other Chevys. The only thing I seriously don't like is is the thin body metal dents if you look at it too hard, and the holes for the moon roof drains are ridiculously small, requiring frequent cleaning. Nothing else in this size range can carry as much cargo, and I don't know of any other SUV that has a fold-forward front passenger seat. I can actually fit a 10ft kayak in it with the rear lift door almost closed.
Ron, I bought a new one in 2008. Gave it to my niece 6 years later. One of the best reliable vehicles I’ve ever had. I have had such a good experience with Chevrolet that I bought me a 2020 Chevy Malibu LT with only 21 miles on it. No problem whatsoever with it. I’m getting older now and had quite a few cars in my time so I’m not knocking anyones choice of car brand but I’ve had very good luck with Chevrolet during my life.
I have a 2011, and it's great. You can get cop car suspension on these, body kits, turbos, you name it ( the auto tranny won't like a turboed 2.2). I'm betting these will be collectable and in car shows soon. I know they are now, but I mean they will get more desirable like the Supra and Miata did, but for different reasons. It's WAY better than a PT Cruiser, which is really what it compared to, not a Nissan Cube or XB. Well I guess tuner guys and gals will like these too, so yeah, I think they will go WAY UP in price soon. 🤑
2006 HHR First major failure December 2021 - Timing Chain jumped while shutting down. No Garage and had a spare vehicle so sitting until good weather returns. Roughly $125 in Parts and 6hrs. To repair. So 13yrs plus whatever it decided to give me on the next round. Not to bad at all.
@@kylebeach2316 My 2008 had 166K at the time of failure, and oddly jumped time while attempting to start the car in Extremely cold weather. My thought is even though the Chain was worn, the Front guide Snapped in the Cold allowing enough slack to jump several teeth bending all 8 intake valves. Cost of DIY repair, including Rebuilt head - $650. Should be good for another 100k, I hope.
In Dec 2021, during a nationwide search of CarGuru's, I found an 09 HHR with 25,900mi on it. An LT2 or 2LT with every option, 2 owner garage kept, in Seattle and I'm in Charlotte. $9,850. Flew there, bought it, drove it home via the Pacific Coast Hwy, sea trials, preemptively replaced some 13yr old parts. Love it. 32mph highway. I sleep, camp in mine, on trips. The HHR wrecks on CoPart, show many with over 200k miles. One thing I don't like 1,000rpms = 27mph, so 3,000 rpm's = 3,000 rpms. My Chevy trucks rum 40mph per 1,000 rpms. So, HHR runs fast rpms at highway speeds.
I currently still own my 2006 and have replaced the power steering motor (lifetime warranty) 999,000 i have had it 17 times get this to make me go away they said the last time well the computer is shot its not the motor this time well after tearing this car apart and redoing all grounds on this car guess what the computer still works great and no issues at all now you have to make positive sure that you take off the ones going to the tranny in the front 3 heavy wire gauge wires and get them very clean reattach them and if your trunk lock is not working get one from the scrap yard or new one this will cause your computer to go a little crazy because the grounds on it rust out trust me on this and its going to save you thousands at the stealer ship iam in Canada and I just love anything electric on any vehicle period. hope this helps and a note i have almost 400,000 on Betsy here and still going strong you also have to watch for the water leak on the window cowl it will leak 110% dont buy a new one dont give chevy a dime make one from the 3m materials they put on new houses it will not ever leak again you might need a new resistor and a design fail from chevy when they put this dumbass rubber piece in there it will leak on the passenger side of the car and might blow your blower motor and the resistor in the makings other then this i will have this car in 2030 so piss on Trudeau and his electric crap bullshit hope this helps you all if any questions on these just ask i know these inside/out if you will happy hhring
I have a job that I drive about 40k miles a year, and my HHR has been the best car so far for me, I have to do an oil change every month and stay on top of service. Will drive it till I am forced to retire it...
I have owned my 2008 Chevy HHR (High Heritage Roof) for several years now and it was designed by the same person that designed the PT Cruiser after He left Chrysler which is no other than Bryan Nesbitt Himself and if you would have checked your facts it was design was inspired by the late 40's to early 50's of the Chevrolet Suburban. I have had no problems with my HHR other than one recall with the ignition switch which was the cause of them quit running or not wanting to start, but that was taken care of by the dealership before I took ownership of it all I have ever done to it is to have it serviced oil changes tune ups and new tires and brakes the previous owners used it to tow behind their RV so at the time it had low miles on it and not all those miles are from running the engine it is now 14 years old and only has 118,000 miles on it and body wise it is in great shape and I plan on keeping it for a long time. So next time you wish to talk about a vehicle get in it and drive it for more than just a day or so and get the real facts about it not all of the HHR's are as bad as you say they are and there are some points you missed on buying a basic and the options of the equipment you could get with them.
I have a 2010 HHR and hardly any repairs until this year, a catalytic converter and tube for oxygen to motor from this part==(both were rusty) only have 83,500 miles on it, Love the way it handles .
mine for 8 years and only the suspension issues and handle , now some throttle codes am.fixing but reliable and almost 250000 miles on it, my daily driver
I have a 2011 HHR Panel one of the last ones ever made. It has done good by me I use it as a daily driver. I get some strange looks but I don't care it is a good car. I have driven box trucks all over the country so the panel version doesn't bother me any. I have noticed some things going as far as electrical but it is usually when I leave something plugged into the charging ports for too long and the battery starts to go down but nothing major mine is the 2011 after they fixed a lot of the issues. I take mine on a lot of long trips and it does fine. I have even used it as a camping vehicle at campgrounds.
Great video. Had a 2006. I sold to my Bass Player and he’s still driving it. Just stupid little problems. Decided recently to buy a 2008 only one previous owner and I can tell you it’s like the car is possessed. it seems like it’s all boiling down to the body control module (BCM) which controls everything. Chevrolet no longer sells or programs these things. You can find them pretty cheap, but to program them is very expensive and if you. Don’t have the original one. Nobody wants to program/clone without it. Good luck in finding somebody at a reasonable price. It can be done, but you’re gonna pay through the nose 😢
I've got a 2011 HHR Z24 ..the Z24 is a Cobalt performance suspension upgrade installed by dealerships..I found this out when other HHR owners at Club meetings told me
Interesting. (06/30/22) Why I'm here. State failed to issue tag renewal form. Filling out a PDF online to print & fax. 2007 model. LS Have had electrical problems from the start, although bought used, with low mileage (23,000m), as a "program car", in 2008. Then a recall on the ignition switch. Otherwise been a good car/"SUV", but must BABY them. 100+k miles, now. Still ticking. No major repairs. Only extremely minor ones. Did my own "tune up", which is fairly easy. Has been running a wee bit rougher, before and after (less quiet, noticeable only when idling). 🙏
No the Chevy Trax replaced it, if you put the Trax and a HHR side by side, the body style is very similar, and their size is about the same, they also share the same frame and suspension, and they aren't boring. 🤣
I just bought a used ss model with a manual because I knew how to drive one and it serves as theft deterrent because most in the US don't even know what that is, you can roll it off if the battery is low so you don't have to find something to jump it off with and repairs are much cheaper without the automatic transmission costing about the same as an engine replacement. The manual lets your control the turbo boost a bit better and although no a true sports car it zips about pretty quickly for what it is.
@@bamban_garcia5562 Honestly if you know someone that drives one you can learn to drive it in a day and be proficient in a couple days where it becomes 2nd nature.
I bought a 08 hhr and having issue with it dying it I don't start it for more the 4 days it's not an battery or altinator but I haven't figured out why.. And I'm also having sound in tires when driving it's like if something is loose 🤢 idk what the sound is bit it's definitely tires or something relatd
if you bought it with high mileage and the previous owner neglected to maintain the vehicle you are going to inherit the problems. good thing is that they are easy to bring back into shape but you gonna need a trustworthy mechanic.
@@blackbunny2302 hub bearing assembly. Starts to hum and whine when they go bad just replaced the driver's side 2 weeks ago and it's whisper quiet now.
I have a 2006 hhr es. It's a fun car to own. But it's had some headaches!!! I've replaced the starter twice. Tail light keeps going out. The turn light handle broke. I've replaced both front door handles. And last but not least the actuator fan. And the front end shakes when I slow down. I'm almost at the point where I just take everything out, and set this car on fire!!!
Get new handles from Amazon for like $7-$10, front end shakes because these have issues with warped rotors I replaced these in my wife’s 2011 hhr very easy job fixes those issues. Haven’t had the other issues yet but I like em they’re pretty solid.
Replace front pads and rotors. Normal maintenance item, all vehicles do this. Stop buying the cheap light bulbs spend time money and get the name brand bulbs.
Don't forget the Marshmallows! Seriously - I try and stay on top of my 2006. About to replace a Timing set after it finally failed at over 160,000. Hope to get at least another 75-100k from it.
Please learn about car history and what this and the ssr were based on. Also, you missed a bunch of cronic problems...steering, timing chain tensioner to name 2 more.
At about 2:25 he starts to talk about the Panel Truck version and says (paraphrasing: ...all the rear windows...are blacked out or they put a little cover over it...) WTF?!? The Panel Truck version is a completely different body with solid side doors (no outside handles) and solid body behind the doors!! Get a grip, man, do your homework before putting out a video that will waste people's time! I stopped listening at that point, not sure what other misleading info he spouted...
I own a 2006 HHR it has 111000 miles on it and it runs great..I hope it will last at least for the rest of my life . I'm 63 yrs.old .Thankyou Chevy for a great car..
Maybe it will last the rest of your life. My 2006 has 257,350 miles. Some things wearing out but overall a great car, love it!
They canceled the hhr, but I just love how smooth my hhr handles un the highway! I'm keeping my hhr fir many, many years to come, maybe one day show it at classic car shows when I'm old!!!
I have a 2011 HHR Panel that has been in a few car shows already.
I know the 2LT came with upgraded FE3 suspension, 2.4 litre engine.
The SS was not 5 speed manual only, many were ordered with the automatic transmission.
The SS only was available in 2008, 2009,2010. The SS panel was only built in 2009, 216 were built. Also in 2009 you could order the AA5 package, commonly called a half panel, the quarter windows were solid metal, the rear door had windows. Only 199 of these were built.
I’ve owned an HHR LS out 486,000 miles on it. It’s still going strong, I bought a 2011 2LT and have 160,000 miles on it.
So, they are fun to drive, last a long time with maintenance. Thanks for your time!
My 2010 has been a good car. 240k on it and no problems other then normal maintenance it’s been great
I still have my 2007 LS 5 speed. 250k miles and doing fine.
I bought mine 6 yrs ago and have never had a serious issues. Best car I've ever owned.
It's a well thought out work vehicle. You can fit a couple of 3" pipe that are ten ft long and still sit a passenger.
Really hoping that GM will bring the HHR back someday, a Turbo'd V6 AWD platform like the Typhoon/Syclone would be great.
PT Cruiser and HHR were both designed by Bryan Nesbitt. He left Chrysler and went to GM
The HHR's beat the hell out of the PT Cruisers though. The PT's were rolling piles of crap.
@@user-pf3mi7np1y 487,000 miles on my 2007 LS and 187,000 miles in my 2011 2LT , both trouble free , some routine maintenance and a timing chain at 150,000 miles for both, I don’t like that rattle to turn into bent valves. I wish GM would bring back the HHR maybe with one or two changes.
I actually met Bryan at a design seminar in the Detroit area several years ago. He was particularly proud of the right rear quarter panel. (No I really don't know why!)
2006 HHR One of the best automobile I have ever owned around 180,000 miles and still going strong just basic maintenance brake pads oil changes 1tuneup serpentine belt every 80 thousand miles. Someday this will be a classic and be worth some money being that it was made for a short period of time.
06 also with 188,000 😎💪
I bought a 2007 Panel and put 264 K miles on it before I totaled it hitting a deer. Zero mechanical problems. Bought a 2008 Panel in 2017 with 165K. I put 294k on it with zero problems till the rear main seal started leaking. Put a Jasper engine in it and drive it all over the southeast. I’ve got way too much in it, but I love that car.
2009 HHR LT bought new and its at 279,000 miles today. In the mountains its hard on front rotors, 2 sets of VVT Camshaft Timing, has only had one 4 wheel alignment, never has worn tires. Lower control arms once, and a additional set of ball joints, A/C pump replaced once. Castrol 5W30 conventual since new and does not use oil in between changes. Exhaust Manifold has failed twice, putting a Stainless Steel header currently.
People dog on these but today in 2022 September, I see many on the road still. My friend got one and it's mint! Paid little money and has a 30 mpg car with leather heated seats , A/C , power sunroof and rust free in New England! He can carry stuff in the back with the seats down. The 2.2 he has 150k and doesn't miss a beat along with the transmission.
I've got a 2008 Lt with 186,500 miles on it. Basic maintenance and she keeps running and running.
Have a 2006 Chevy hhr lt got it with 58,000 miles now have 120,000 love the vehicle gets great gas mileage
I own a 2011, fell in love w/ that body style! Reminds me of the old 30s/40s panel trucks. ☺️ The only prob I had was the left passenger door latch broke & scared the crap outta me when door flew open. Thankfully, I was in a parking lot & nothing/no one hurt.
My left drivers door latch broke. Pretty easy to replace.
these are great cars, I bought a 2006 2.4l LT metallic charcoal / chrome trim for my teen daughter 3 years ago, for $4500, it had been garage kept and was in new condition even though it had 136k on it. my daughter loved it cause she's very short and tiny and it fit her way better than the explorer 4x4 I initially bought for her, which my tall son now drives and loves. 2 months ago with 162k miles on it she (20 yo now) was helping one of her friends move way in the country and to make a long story short she drug and damaged the oil pan on a very rough driveway (low clearance / no skid plate) and ran it out of oil and locked it up. I actually was able to get it running again but the damage was done and compression rings were shot. well this is the worst time ever to buy a car, and weighing my options decided to just buy a used engine and also trans while I was at it with just 94k miles on the set, I also went ahead and replaced radiator, hoses and bought low mileage used alt. and starter, new water pump, new headlights (orig. went cloudy), new tranny fluid and filter (liqui-molly)and several other preventative items, in all another $5500 invested which sounds crazy, but we are living in crazy times now, it was much cheaper (about 3x) to do this than to buy another vehicle with a lil less age and same miles (94k). everybody is happy again and knows how an oil light works ;). I have no doubts this car will go another 100k no problem and I could probably sell it today if I had too and get what I got in it to someone who appreciates these cars. Here's my pro/con list from an actual owner and experience.
Pro: 30-35 MPG, good drive and ride, it actually accelerates decent but you really don't feel any tork. VERY mechanically sound, almost on par with Japanese dependability, I think its taking a classic look now and I believe demand may very well go up on them, very good quality paint. a lot of cargo room for a small vehicle. I now have an extra tranny (I had just recently serviced 2k miles prior lol) and also kept old radiator, alt. & starter for future repairs. ALL FAN comments, absolutely no haters!
cons: control arm bushings!!, door speakers, plastic firewall cover that rots and leaks it hvac and passenger floorboard, I know this because this is what I had to do before the oil pan incident. however the speakers, and firewall cover are simple DIY projects that have plenty of youtube how too's to help. The power window switches are oddly placed low on center console, not that big of a deal once you get used to it, but still find myself reaching for the door to lower window lol. After engine replacement I did have some very crazy electrical problems pop up immediately but my awesome mechanic was able to quickly resolve by simply removing the power distribution module and clean all wiring harness and relay connections real good with electro contact cleaner and that resolved all issues that poped up, luckily it happend when I picked it up from the rebuild (nothing he had too touch BTW) but he fixed it for free right then & there while I watched ;). It actually sounds more daunting than it is, PDM is very easy to get to and I now could DIY if need too again and it could probably be the source of the reported electrical problems, which I had none before rebuild.
When pricing cars before I decided to replace the engine, there were no good HHR's for sale within 250mi. of me!! none that weren't absolutely used and abused / wrecked, people are hording them now, like me!
BTW I'm not a chevy fan at all, had a 2000 Savannah van, horrible vehicle, swore them off but this one is a very good vehicle, I'll probably keep this car after she's done with it.
HHR Stands For Heritage High Roof I Love my 2010 HHR LS had it for 4 years second owner bought it for $1300 with 116K on it and have had no major issues wont trade it for nothing
I have a 2007 Sunburst Orange HHR, has 150,450 miles on it so far. Garage kept and not in a lot of salt climate, hoping it keeps performing as it has these past 17 years so far. I love this nimble little guy!
I'm on my third HHR, actually my first was a Government motor pool vehicle. The second I bought as a towed for my RV. It was a 5-speed, so the wife begrudgingly would drive it. I replaced it with 2008 which has just about every option short of an SS, and it's an automatic. Not as much fun as the stick, but... And at 3100 lbs or so, it tows very well behind the RV.
I have four hhrs I use for busness All rour have over two hunndred thousand miles Still run good Hard to fix as everything is a tight fit. I had retired my 2008 at two hunndred thousand but after seeing my others go well over I put it back in service, I had retired it to soon.
Mine is a 2009. Has 86xxx miles and still running great. Pop always told me that if you keep the car clean, replace the fluids when needed and stick to a maintenance schedule, there’s no reason why you can’t drive it nearly forever.
Had a nice 09 gold sunroof high mileage still ran great when sold, missed it for years and just got an 11 and love the little meximobile
I bought a 2007 HHR (Historical High Roof). I loved it so much I bought it back 8 years later. Only 14,130 miles on it. It turquoise with orange metal flake. I am going to have leather seats done for it. I have the LS as I don't need power accessories.
Heritage high roof. I own one and used to sell them.
I luv the hhr I hate it that they don't make it anymore bring it back please
I bought a 2006 HHR at the end of 2006, and guess what, I'm still driving that same car, and I'm getting ready to get it painted. So, I actually listened to this 12-minute rant about the HHR with the idea that I was going to find out WHY IT WAS CANCELLED!! But alas, I doubt if you know what the HHR even stands for. Anyway, it's a great car and well worth the money I've spent on it.
Heritage High Roof as in 1949 Suburban
I bought my 2006 with 135k on it in 2015. I have the 2.4l engine. No idea why they cancelled this because it's been an excellent vehicle. Then again, I know how to maintain my vehicles, I have a very short commute (it's not my only vehicle) and I don't drive like a fool. It now has 205k on it. I'll be shooting for 300k and higher. I've replaced the starter twice - 3 bolts, plug-n-play. The door handles are plastic crap. The radio pops on when you use the turn signal if you have it powered off - weird setup there. There are other minor issues. I do my own oil changes, brakes, O2 sensors, etc. I can find parts at the local junk yard since it's basically the same car as a few other Chevys. The only thing I seriously don't like is is the thin body metal dents if you look at it too hard, and the holes for the moon roof drains are ridiculously small, requiring frequent cleaning. Nothing else in this size range can carry as much cargo, and I don't know of any other SUV that has a fold-forward front passenger seat. I can actually fit a 10ft kayak in it with the rear lift door almost closed.
It was canceled because GM canceled the platform to be replaced by the Cruze.
Ron, I bought a new one in 2008. Gave it to my niece 6 years later. One of the best reliable vehicles I’ve ever had. I have had such a good experience with Chevrolet that I bought me a 2020 Chevy Malibu LT with only 21 miles on it. No problem whatsoever with it. I’m getting older now and had quite a few cars in my time so I’m not knocking anyones choice of car brand but I’ve had very good luck with Chevrolet during my life.
@@toddgiaro7657 - I also have been a big fan of Chevy and have been with them for the last 35+ years.
I have a 2011, and it's great. You can get cop car suspension on these, body kits, turbos, you name it ( the auto tranny won't like a turboed 2.2). I'm betting these will be collectable and in car shows soon. I know they are now, but I mean they will get more desirable like the Supra and Miata did, but for different reasons. It's WAY better than a PT Cruiser, which is really what it compared to, not a Nissan Cube or XB. Well I guess tuner guys and gals will like these too, so yeah, I think they will go WAY UP in price soon. 🤑
Thank you so much. Great video and education. Thanks for sharing. I still love them.
2006 HHR
First major failure December 2021 - Timing Chain jumped while shutting down.
No Garage and had a spare vehicle so sitting until good weather returns.
Roughly $125 in Parts and 6hrs. To repair.
So 13yrs plus whatever it decided to give me on the next round. Not to bad at all.
What mileage did it have when the timing chain went out I have a 2011 that has 140,000
@@kylebeach2316 My 2008 had 166K at the time of failure, and oddly jumped time while attempting to start the car in Extremely cold weather.
My thought is even though the Chain was worn, the Front guide Snapped in the Cold allowing enough slack to jump several teeth bending all 8 intake valves.
Cost of DIY repair, including Rebuilt head - $650. Should be good for another 100k, I hope.
06 LT 188,000💪😎
My co-worker loved his HHR. It got 30 mpg and had lots of power.
In Dec 2021, during a nationwide search of CarGuru's, I found an 09 HHR with 25,900mi on it. An LT2 or 2LT with every option, 2 owner garage kept, in Seattle and I'm in Charlotte. $9,850. Flew there, bought it, drove it home via the Pacific Coast Hwy, sea trials, preemptively replaced some 13yr old parts. Love it. 32mph highway. I sleep, camp in mine, on trips. The HHR wrecks on CoPart, show many with over 200k miles. One thing I don't like 1,000rpms = 27mph, so 3,000 rpm's = 3,000 rpms. My Chevy trucks rum 40mph per 1,000 rpms. So, HHR runs fast rpms at highway speeds.
I currently still own my 2006 and have replaced the power steering motor (lifetime warranty) 999,000 i have had it 17 times get this to make me go away they said the last time well the computer is shot its not the motor this time well after tearing this car apart and redoing all grounds on this car guess what the computer still works great and no issues at all now you have to make positive sure that you take off the ones going to the tranny in the front 3 heavy wire gauge wires and get them very clean reattach them and if your trunk lock is not working get one from the scrap yard or new one this will cause your computer to go a little crazy because the grounds on it rust out trust me on this and its going to save you thousands at the stealer ship iam in Canada and I just love anything electric on any vehicle period. hope this helps and a note i have almost 400,000 on Betsy here and still going strong you also have to watch for the water leak on the window cowl it will leak 110% dont buy a new one dont give chevy a dime make one from the 3m materials they put on new houses it will not ever leak again you might need a new resistor and a design fail from chevy when they put this dumbass rubber piece in there it will leak on the passenger side of the car and might blow your blower motor and the resistor in the makings other then this i will have this car in 2030 so piss on Trudeau and his electric crap bullshit hope this helps you all if any questions on these just ask i know these inside/out if you will happy hhring
I have a job that I drive about 40k miles a year, and my HHR has been the best car so far for me, I have to do an oil change every month and stay on top of service. Will drive it till I am forced to retire it...
Got my 2009 back . Daughter had it and mom and dad .
I love it again -
✊🏻👍👌
It has a 2.4 engine and is a Lt.
I have owned my 2008 Chevy HHR (High Heritage Roof) for several years now and it was designed by the same person that designed the PT Cruiser after He left Chrysler which is no other than Bryan Nesbitt Himself and if you would have checked your facts it was design was inspired by the late 40's to early 50's of the Chevrolet Suburban. I have had no problems with my HHR other than one recall with the ignition switch which was the cause of them quit running or not wanting to start, but that was taken care of by the dealership before I took ownership of it all I have ever done to it is to have it serviced oil changes tune ups and new tires and brakes the previous owners used it to tow behind their RV so at the time it had low miles on it and not all those miles are from running the engine it is now 14 years old and only has 118,000 miles on it and body wise it is in great shape and I plan on keeping it for a long time. So next time you wish to talk about a vehicle get in it and drive it for more than just a day or so and get the real facts about it not all of the HHR's are as bad as you say they are and there are some points you missed on buying a basic and the options of the equipment you could get with them.
🫢🫣👋🤣🤣🤣 2006 HHR LT ❤❤
Still have a 2011, the last year of it, that I inherited from my mother….145,000 miles ….turns out it’s among the most reliable vehicles I’ve owned.
I have a 2010 HHR and hardly any repairs until this year, a catalytic converter and tube for oxygen to motor from this part==(both were rusty) only have 83,500 miles on it, Love the way it handles .
mine for 8 years and only the suspension issues and handle , now some throttle codes am.fixing but reliable and almost 250000 miles on it, my daily driver
it had no competition, wish the PT cruiser never quit so they still made hhrs
I think I'll talk about the Pontiac Aztek next. Or maybe not
I have a 2011 HHR Panel one of the last ones ever made. It has done good by me I use it as a daily driver. I get some strange looks but I don't care it is a good car. I have driven box trucks all over the country so the panel version doesn't bother me any. I have noticed some things going as far as electrical but it is usually when I leave something plugged into the charging ports for too long and the battery starts to go down but nothing major mine is the 2011 after they fixed a lot of the issues. I take mine on a lot of long trips and it does fine. I have even used it as a camping vehicle at campgrounds.
Great video. Had a 2006. I sold to my Bass Player and he’s still driving it. Just stupid little problems. Decided recently to buy a 2008 only one previous owner and I can tell you it’s like the car is possessed. it seems like it’s all boiling down to the body control module (BCM) which controls everything. Chevrolet no longer sells or programs these things. You can find them pretty cheap, but to program them is very expensive and if you. Don’t have the original one. Nobody wants to program/clone without it. Good luck in finding somebody at a reasonable price. It can be done, but you’re gonna pay through the nose 😢
I get the feeling this guy doesn't even own a car.
I've got one of the panel versions and for some reason the lug nuts keep loosening on it.
I've got a 2011 HHR Z24 ..the Z24 is a Cobalt performance suspension upgrade installed by dealerships..I found this out when other HHR owners at Club meetings told me
Ya but they only made roughly 6k ss models and man are they awesome..
SS models also came in auto trans - I have an 09 auto SS
You are crazy
My double HR kicks ass🎉!!!
HHR still going strong
The Cobolt and HHR was replaced by the Cruse,
Interesting. (06/30/22) Why I'm here. State failed to issue tag renewal form. Filling out a PDF online to print & fax.
2007 model. LS Have had electrical problems from the start, although bought used, with low mileage (23,000m), as a "program car", in 2008.
Then a recall on the ignition switch. Otherwise been a good car/"SUV", but must BABY them. 100+k miles, now. Still ticking. No major repairs. Only extremely minor ones.
Did my own "tune up", which is fairly easy. Has been running a wee bit rougher, before and after (less quiet, noticeable only when idling). 🙏
I own a 2010 LT2, no issues at all. I get great gas mileage.
Personally I see a modernized version of the 1920s 1930s panel wagon design
No the Chevy Trax replaced it, if you put the Trax and a HHR side by side, the body style is very similar, and their size is about the same, they also share the same frame and suspension, and they aren't boring. 🤣
We had many over the yrs at work. All JUNK !
Meant to say that 3000 rpms = 81 mph. higher rpms on the highway, than I'd prefer
I just bought a used ss model with a manual because I knew how to drive one and it serves as theft deterrent because most in the US don't even know what that is, you can roll it off if the battery is low so you don't have to find something to jump it off with and repairs are much cheaper without the automatic transmission costing about the same as an engine replacement. The manual lets your control the turbo boost a bit better and although no a true sports car it zips about pretty quickly for what it is.
Found a 47k manual one at $2,700 cash near me honestly wish I knew how to drive stick
@@bamban_garcia5562 Honestly if you know someone that drives one you can learn to drive it in a day and be proficient in a couple days where it becomes 2nd nature.
Nice tight turns
Good job!
Its the best car I ever owned. They were made well.
I might add this vehicle was based on the old woody that GM built look at the woody and compare the body styles you will see it
I bought a 08 hhr and having issue with it dying it I don't start it for more the 4 days it's not an battery or altinator but I haven't figured out why.. And I'm also having sound in tires when driving it's like if something is loose 🤢 idk what the sound is bit it's definitely tires or something relatd
if you bought it with high mileage and the previous owner neglected to maintain the vehicle you are going to inherit the problems. good thing is that they are easy to bring back into shape but you gonna need a trustworthy mechanic.
@@blackbunny2302 hub bearing assembly. Starts to hum and whine when they go bad just replaced the driver's side 2 weeks ago and it's whisper quiet now.
My 07 custom lt dose that same thing have to boost it with a civic great car otherwise its a kickass little suv
You forgot about the Dodge Caliber as one of the competitors. They even made a srt version to compete with the ss
I BAUGHT MY 2009 HHR LT I LOVE IT BUT BACK WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING AND DOOR HANDLE BROKE
I have a 2006 hhr es. It's a fun car to own. But it's had some headaches!!! I've replaced the starter twice. Tail light keeps going out. The turn light handle broke. I've replaced both front door handles. And last but not least the actuator fan. And the front end shakes when I slow down. I'm almost at the point where I just take everything out, and set this car on fire!!!
Get new handles from Amazon for like $7-$10, front end shakes because these have issues with warped rotors I replaced these in my wife’s 2011 hhr very easy job fixes those issues. Haven’t had the other issues yet but I like em they’re pretty solid.
Replace front pads and rotors. Normal maintenance item, all vehicles do this. Stop buying the cheap light bulbs spend time money and get the name brand bulbs.
Don't forget the Marshmallows!
Seriously - I try and stay on top of my 2006. About to replace a Timing set after it finally failed at over 160,000. Hope to get at least another 75-100k from it.
Replace the front brake hoses and rotors if warped that's what I did and solved the front end issue
@@kylebeach2316 Thank you for that advice.
Only the mirror switch stopped working 30, part.
1:24 Design,
This guy rambles and misses the target.
The HHR design is based on the 1949 suburban.
reminds me of a sedan delivery
I have seen some of the HHR's with manual windows in all years best check your homework Power windows was always an option in these units
This person doesn't have a clue as to what they are talking about.
Market was full of PT cruisers
2010 with 59,000
No entiendo en un país latino lo pasen en igles que les parecería que pasarán tutoreales en español latino en Estados Unidos???????
Please learn about car history and what this and the ssr were based on. Also, you missed a bunch of cronic problems...steering, timing chain tensioner to name 2 more.
terrible description of the styling of this car. It's modeled after the early chevrolet suburban.
Do your research! Misleading and false assumptions.
At about 2:25 he starts to talk about the Panel Truck version and says (paraphrasing: ...all the rear windows...are blacked out or they put a little cover over it...) WTF?!? The Panel Truck version is a completely different body with solid side doors (no outside handles) and solid body behind the doors!! Get a grip, man, do your homework before putting out a video that will waste people's time! I stopped listening at that point, not sure what other misleading info he spouted...
you know what it never was? That deep
This dude has zero idea about anything automotive. Why make a video that is pretty much all false?
2006 150 k odo....190 k actual...lo compre en el 2015...8 con el y lo unico que e remplazado es el catalizador...buen auto.
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