Brake Grinding Noise Problems of Chevrolet HHR

Chevrolet HHR owners have reported 4 problems related to brake grinding noise (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet HHR based on all problems reported for the HHR.

1 Brake Grinding Noise problem of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 04/12/2019

I have had my Hhr 2009 for a year now and I've changed the brakes twice within two weeks. . The first set was still new but it kept making grinding noises and roaring noises when I press down on brakes. . . My steering wheel shakes like crazy I really do love my car and I wanna get the problem resolved ASAP.

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2 Brake Grinding Noise problem of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 04/20/2014

Since we got the Hhr 3 years ago we have had to replace the rotors 5 different times because they become warped. The new ones only last a month, maybe a 1,000 miles of wear before the brakes start to become warped again. Two months ago before I could get it into the shop to replace the rotors I stepped on the brake doing about 5 mph when I heard a grinding noise. I immediately took it the shop, 50 miles away, to find out that a brake pad was completely missing!!! apparently the warped rotor uneven surface jerked the brake pad out of its setting and that is why it was missing. The mechanic had to do a complete brake (front) job using the best rotors on the market 2 months ago and in less than 1 month, with no heavy braking, the brakes are once again showing signs that the rotors are warped---stepping on the brakes it is jerking once again, and now they are almost as bad as they were when I took them in to get repaired. It is a very dangerous situation especially realizing the possibility of another brake pad coming off when I step on the brake. I have read online so many other people complaining of this same problem with these cars. I strongly feel that there needs to be a recall on these cars before something horrible happens to the occupants riding in these cars.

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3 Brake Grinding Noise problem of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 10/18/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic because of a vibration and shaking that occurred whenever the brakes were applied. The mechanic turned the rotors and replaced the brake pads. The failure recurred within six months in addition to an abnormal grinding noise exhibited by the brakes. The vehicle was not inspected of further repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

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4 Brake Grinding Noise problem of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 01/16/2007

2006 Hhr 2lt with 5000+ miles had near miss when brakes failed while traveling at about 45 mph, I attempted to gently brake for a truck turning 6-7 cars ahead of me. I heard a loud grinding noise that reminded me of plastic gear teeth turning the wrong direction. My pedal would not depress and the car would not even slow. Reflexively, I pumped the brake to see if the abs had just locked up. The brake pedal felt like it was locked in the up position. Luckily I had been about 6-7 car lengths behind and by the time I got up in his rear, my brake pedal released a little (still with resistance) and I was able to slow enough not to hit him as he turned. I had to avoid him by veering to the left to drive around him. The brake seemed to release several seconds later after completely removing my foot from the pedal and coasting. My auto dealer said they took it for a drive and it was braking fine. Iã‚??m concerned because they have dismissed this near collision. Additional info: outdoor temp was below 30 in ky. Is possible there was ice on the road, but having lived in both OH and mi I am very familiar with ice and a car's response. Abs did sound like it attempted to engage before the grinding noise, but brake pedal response was not normal. Brakes did not lock up as with icy conditions. Car did not slide. Speed was maintained, despite attempting to depress brake pedal. Pedal didn't move (lower) as it does with normal braking.


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