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Questions tagged [hhr]

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2007 Chevy HHR, check Engline light ON, 2 to 4 cranks to start, won't accelerate beyond 80 mph

I took the car to my local mechanic two weeks ago with the problems described above. He replaced the air filter, spark plugs, and did an oil change, saying those were likely the issue. After these repairs, I tried to start the car in front of him 5…
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2010 Chevy HHR jerking

Hi I just got a 2010 HHR. I drove it for about 3-4 months and the check engine light came on so I figured that it needed an oil change? It ended up turning the light off for about 3 days, then it came back on. Whenever the car is slowing itself down…
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2008 hhr LT 2.4 turn on air conditioner or heater on recirculating air and it bogs down almost dieing

We had the car in for service and when we got it back the air conditioning stop working and would bog down engine. So now its getting colder and noticed my heat is not hot anymore and if i have it on outside air its fine but i switch it ro…
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How to dispose of diesel

My daughter-in-law a diesel to my gas tank and weecycled it out now how do I properly dispose of the diesel that was removed?
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Coolant leak at reservoir ... replace anything else?

I have a 2011 Chevy HHR. My coolant reservoir has a leak in it. I went to get my oil changed and I asked the attendant to cap off my coolant reservoir because I saw fluctuations on it. He did and it was empty. He put some in and you can see it…
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Does TPMS warning cause ABS and ESC codes in Chevrolet HHR?

My neighbor is elderly and I am assisting with her 2009 Chevrolet HHR, 2.2L non-panel. The cluster is showing warnings and messages for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Antilock Brakes System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control System…
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2006 Chevy HHR wet floorboards

I noticed moisture on my windshield, then found water on the floorboards on passenger side and both sides of rear floors had puddles of water. It was clear water. I've used my heater a couple of days a little, and happened after that. I don't see it…
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Alarm System in 2008 HHR Keeps Alarming After Battery Test

I have an 2008 HHR and after a battery test by machine, my alarm system continued to go off all through the night. Does the battery cables or tester have anything to do with the alarm system? Seven days later the battery went completely dead.
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2011 HHR 2.2 Starter stays engaged. Will it catch fire?

2011 HHR 2.2 have replaced battery, alternator. The motor now starts but starter will not disengage.
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Cracked Flex Pipe Repair for 2007 Chevy HHR

Background: I've been told by my (non-dealer) auto mechanic that I have a crack in the flex pipe that is connected to the exhaust manifold. Problem: Said mechanic claims that an after-market kit to repair this problem does not exist for my model…
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Trying to put a 2010 Chevy cobalt 2.2 motor in a 2006 HHR

Everything seems to line up except the head or cams are different so you would think change the wiring harnesses but the plug that goes in the fuse box so is there a fix
Jeremy
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