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2009 Chevrolet HHR visibility problems

11 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 38,650. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
38,650
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Power window devices and controls
    2
  • Rear window wiper/washer
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet HHR visibility problems in other years

20062007200820092010

Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2009 Chevrolet HHR owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 9, 2022 · Fuel system, Steering · MI

Something with steering and ESC problem unknown for now. The fuel line leaked and needed replacement. The drivers wiper is in visibility

Filed Jan 5, 2022 · Visibility · TX

I turned on my rear window defrost in about 55 degree weather and 45 minutes later my rear window shattered

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Visibility · 117,369 miles · OH

Car was parked and no one was inside when the back glass just popped and shattered.

Filed Jan 10, 2015 · Visibility · 80,781 miles · PA

It was snowing and I started my car to warm it up. I cleaned off the windows with my snow brush. Whenever I got into the car and turned on the wipers, they moved for a split second then stopped. I got out of the car and checked the wipers. They were moving freely. Nothing I did would make the wipers work. I went online and checked for problems with chevy hhr windshield wipers and found that it's a known issue. On one website, chevy hhr.net, there even is a discussion board about the problem. It's the windshield wiper transmission and from everything I've read this happens between 60,00 and 85,000 miles on the hhr and chevy cobalt. I was told that the repair is @$300.00 and I'm wondering why gm would make a vehicle that has a part that fails so easily.

Filed Aug 7, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 38,650 miles · TN

Window switches don't work for passage side on drivers door. Any time pushed it smells like they are burning. I was told that I would have to pay for the fix even though it was under warranty. It still isn't fixed we just don't use them. The back up lights never work and the dealer want to always say it a bad bulb. I replaced a bulb at the dealer in front them and they said it must of been a bad bulb. I've replaced at least 15 bulbs in 3 years. I also had to pay for airbag censors when they went bad and under warranty. Chevy doesn't keep their warranties and make up reasons why they don't have to cover the problems.

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 87,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number 14e021000 (ignition switch). The contact stated that the ignition switch had been replaced three times prior to receiving the recall notification. In addition, one of the doors on the vehicle was unable to be opened. The contact had to open the window in order to open the door. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 31,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while traveling 50 MPH, the wheel wobbled. The contact also mentioned that the wipers failed to function and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ignition lock and rotors needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Visibility · 200 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated the top surface edge of the entire front windshield exhibited numerous air bubbles. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection where the contact was advised that the defect was not covered under the extended service warranty. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified if the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 200.

Filed Jun 3, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 53,000 miles · TX

While driving in rain wiper's stopped working after playing with switch and stopping pulling over in a safe place when traffic would let me I turned car key switch off and back on twice and they started working again after dealing with this more then one time drove car to a dealer after two days they tell me the main fuse box has a short in it and will need to be replaced I have a bumper to bumper extended coverage after talking with the dealer they are telling me this is not covered in warranty they also called the dealer were I bought it and they looked it up and said the same fuse box not covered so it will cost me over $600.00 to fix car I fill this is a safety relative item and should be covered ? If a short in this fuse box stopped wipers could it start a fire as well.

Filed Sep 11, 2009 · Visibility · 15,000 miles · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH in rainy conditions; the windshield wiper system single sweep mode engaged automatically. As a result, his visibility was impaired. The wiper blades also did not position correctly when the control selector mode was turned off. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 20,000.

Questions about the 2009 Chevrolet HHR visibility

Does the 2009 Chevrolet HHR have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2009 Chevrolet HHR visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 38,650 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet HHR have the most visibility problems?

The Chevrolet HHR model years with the most visibility complaints are 2006 (16 complaints) and 2009 (11 complaints).

Other 2009 Chevrolet HHR problems

Electrical 151Steering 127Airbags 104Fuel system 84Brakes 30Driver assistance 25Engine 25Body 21Lights 16Transmission 16Seat belts 11Acceleration 10Suspension 8Locks 6Seats 5Tires 4Wheels 3

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