Paint Problems of Chevrolet HHR

Chevrolet HHR owners have reported 3 problems related to paint (under the structure 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 Paint problem of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 12/21/2008

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while examining the vehicle, he noticed that the rear bumper paint was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the technician concluded that in order to prevent corrosion, running boards needed to be installed. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired. The current and failure mileages were 21000.

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2 Paint problem of the 2007 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 06/01/2007

Paint has chipped very easily, 2007 Hhr, garage kept, has under 12,000 miles & several chips in the golden teal metallic paint. Dealer says because of sand on highway. My other cars don't have chips in the paint & they have been driven the same route for years. Engine has knocked, dealership couldn't hear, had the technician ride in the car with me, then he heard. Dealership says that's normal.

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3 Paint problem of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 04/15/2006

My 2006 Chevrolet Hhr is getting sandblasted on the rear rocker panels over the course of normal driving down paved roads. The car is equipped with protective plastic guards which are taking all the abuse. I was told by the dealer this is what the guards were for. Finally they took pictures and decided to repaint them and install mudflaps at their cost. Now the paint is still getting sandblasted again and the paint is peeling off. After complaining yet again I was told by the gm business resource center that I should have purchased the runningboards at the time I purchased the vehicle if I wanted to prevent this from happening. How was I to foresee this problem? they refused to install them at their cost which I believe they should have. They are saying that I am picking up 'road debris" and that's the problem. I only drive on paved roads so this is a ridiculous and false statement. Finally today they called and agreed to pay for 50% of the runningboards and the installation of them. I do not have the money to compensate them for an obvious design flaw. There is no reason that this should in any way be my responsibility.

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