Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2007 Chevrolet HHR

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed as the front of the vehicle shook violently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was replaced but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rotors and outer tie rods failed and the rear brake pads needed to be dusted. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Sg.

Applied brakes at various speeds and the brakes pulsated and steering wobbles. Replaced the brake pads and turned the rotors and about a month later that same thing happens. This has been going on since 2011 and is still the same problem today even after putting on new rotors and brake pads. . I only have about 38,000 miles on the car now.

My Hhr (which I love) has had vibrating brakes for quite some time. From info found on forums dedicated to the Hhr and here, I determined that gm or the chevy dealer wasn't going to satisfy the need for better quality rotors. The oem rotors are junk and should be banned from being installed onto a motor vehicle. Instead of getting the regrind as specified by gm, I chose to get my own brakes upgraded to a canadian made rotor set and new pads. Parts and labor were $282. 19 total. I will be sending the bill to Chevrolet, but I doubt that they will reimburse me. . . Lol.

The brakes started shuttering after 20000 miles, the dealer found the brake rotors were warped and turned the rotors. At 55000 miles the trouble has returned and since the car is out of the 3 yrs 36000 mile warranty will not fix. The brakes pulsate badly at this point and 2 service managers claim is the result of the rotors being too light for the weight of the car and it is happening to many chevy Hhr owners. The 2nd problem is the electronic steering. The steering shakes when the warped brakes are applied due to the plastic gears wearing and when you are driving over a rough surface. Again the dealer nor gm will make repairs due to car out of 3 yr 36000 warranty. Again the service managers has admitted this problem is happening to many owners. Both problems can lead to a loss of control and the rotors could cause the brake pads to deteriorate and prevent proper braking leading to loss of control and accidents.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shake and the brake pedal would pulsate during braking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced both front rotors and the brake pads. The failure recurred and the vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. Updated 08/13/12.