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The Chevy HHR--any pros or cons?
- Thread starter deckels
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As a mechanic at a chevrolet dealer, I would rate the HHR as a vey reliable vehicle. There are a few weak links. Where I live (Oklahoma), the road conditions are poor. Repeated abuse form potholes and rough roads/dirt roads will take a toll on the front end of an HHR. Premature wear on front end parts will give you unwanted noise if you live in an area such as me. Another problem I've encountered is a fault in the transmission control (shifter) in the center console. The shifter is prone to a failure which will keep the driver from being able to turn the key all of the way to the off position of the ignition lock. I have seen this a number of times. While its not common I have repaired 6 to 7 such vehicles. HHR bonus... These vehicles, In my opinion often get better than advertised mileage. The vehicle is also equipped with one of the most reliable transmissions gm has ever offered (4t45). At my dealership we use HHR vehicles as loaner/rentals because of the reliabilty and mileage factor. Most people dont know this, but HHR is general motors jargon for "heritage high roof". Not sure where the name came from, but there you go. Another "con" that I cant get used to is that the early model HHR had the window switches down low in the center of the dash. The newer models the switches are actually in the door where you'd expect. Not a huge gripe, but I am a complainer. Overall HHR is a very reliable vehicle. Maintanence cost are low. Insurance is low. Mileage is high.
The Chevrolet HHR was launched as an all-new model for 2006. It's built on the platform of the winning Chevy Cobalt small sedan, and incorporates the Cobalt's best features: engine, transmission and suspension. The HHR is meant to compete against the 2WD PT Cruiser, as well as the likes of Jeep Liberty, Ford Escape and Honda Element, which offer four-wheel drive.
As if to add obscurity to curiosity, HHR stands for "Heritage High Roof." The roof of the Chevrolet HHR two-wheel-drive SUV is high, and its heritage dates to the 1949 GMC Suburban panel delivery truck. The HHR is on a smaller scale, but there are no bones about its retro styling.
We found the HHR to be fun to drive. It isn't a sports car, but it's nimble and we were pleased with its acceleration. The HHR feels more responsive than its horsepower, torque, and transmission ratio numbers suggest. Plus it gets decent fuel economy. The interior wasn't as functional as we'd have liked, however, and the base cloth fabric left us wishing we'd ordered the optional leather.
As if to add obscurity to curiosity, HHR stands for "Heritage High Roof." The roof of the Chevrolet HHR two-wheel-drive SUV is high, and its heritage dates to the 1949 GMC Suburban panel delivery truck. The HHR is on a smaller scale, but there are no bones about its retro styling.
We found the HHR to be fun to drive. It isn't a sports car, but it's nimble and we were pleased with its acceleration. The HHR feels more responsive than its horsepower, torque, and transmission ratio numbers suggest. Plus it gets decent fuel economy. The interior wasn't as functional as we'd have liked, however, and the base cloth fabric left us wishing we'd ordered the optional leather.