2008 Chevrolet HHR Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR opens with the only forced-induction engine in its list, a turbocharged 2.0L DOHC inline-four of 122 cubic inches, followed by naturally aspirated 2.2L and 2.4L fours of 134 and 145 cubic inches. The bodies are the four-door and two-door wagon, and the trim list runs to seven, from LS and LS Panel through LT and LT Panel to the SS. Turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines need different fuel, ignition and cooling data, and each is given its own.
Engines covered
- 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
- 2.2L inline-four (134 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.4L inline-four (145 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door wagon
- 2-door wagon
Trims covered
- Comfort LT
- Elegance LT
- LS
- LS Panel
- LT
- LT Panel
- SS
Known issues on the 2008 HHR. The federal record holds five recalls for this model year. An ignition switch that lets its key be removed out of the off position can leave the car free to roll; the same switch, weighted by a heavy key ring, can slip from run to accessory and stall the engine, and with the ignition out of run the air bags will not deploy in a crash. Replacement switches sold for that repair carry the same fault. Two further recalls concern head impact protection inside the cabin. Steering accounts for 297 of 616 complaints, ahead of the electrical system at 79.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition k
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is invol
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An i
GM IS RECALLING 296,422 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN IN
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCC
A REDESIGNED LATCH WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2008. OWNERS
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking
Showing the 8 most recent of 351 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
HEAD ON COLLISION... ON STATE HIGHWAY... FIRE WAS RESULT, ENDING IN FATALITY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HER REAR AND PUSHED THE VEHICLE FORWARD, CAUSING THE CONTACT T
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER LOST CONT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH OVER BLACK ICE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, DROVE OFF THE ROAD, AND CRASHED INTO THREE TREES. THERE WER
Showing the 4 most serious of 781 complaints filed with NHTSA.
