5 April 2009 Had my first full tank of gas highway trip this weekend. Got 31 mpg with one passenger (180 pounds) and no cargo mostly with cruise control set at...
Just returned from a trip to Indy and back from Tampa in my 09 SS. Averaged 28 mph at 80 on 89 octane. Too bad we still can't get gas not diluted with...
I've noticed the weather makes a difference in mpg. Our 2007 LT with the small engine and auto tranny averages 25+ city and well over 30mpg hwy at about 80mph....
Hi group, I just want to put in my 2 cents regarding the mileage (MPG) I have gotten from my HHR. It is a 2008 with 17K miles on it and it has the 2.2 engine...
Hi again group, I forgot to add that my wife and three collies were in the car with me when I was driving on the freeway / hi way but no luggage! I am 165 lbs,...
John, My old 06 2.2 got the same around town as you get and as high as 33 on cruise at about 72 or so. But after they diluted the gas all I could ever get at...
Hi Gary, Thanks for the reply to my post regarding the HHR gas mileage. I too may be disappointed when I take a trip at 70 plus miles per hour, I will let the...
Has anyone had experience with "flat-towing" the HHR behind an RV? Would be interested in your experience -- any problems and/or words of wisdom. We recently...
The HHR is completely compatible with being used as a towed. I have a letter to that effect from GM. It was a perquisite before I would purchase mine....
We've been towing an 08 LT for year with no probllems. Always used to tow a Jeep. It's a great tow vehicle We've been towing an 08 LT for year with no...
Hi, What engine size can be gotten with a 2008 SS HHR? I just bought one today and it had a 2.0 L. It really runs well. I thought I read that the SS came...
Hi Baree, I don't own an HHR SS but I believe they do come with a turbo 2.0 liter engine that has 2 different HP ratings. If it is equipped with a stick...
Yes I knew what I was buying. I found out what I wanted to know checking the specs from chevy's site. The turbocharged engine come with ONLY the 2.0L engine....
What I find is amazing is that the 2.2L is the only one that runs on regular gas. The others require premium. This is basically an economy car. I got the 2.2...
My 2.4 runs fine on 87 proof regular. I usually use 91 proof as it costs about 5% more here and yields an 11% millage bonus {Using my spreadsheet to...
Question... my SS came with directions that said premium suggested, not premium required. I run it on everything, depending on how thick my wallet is that...
Hi, guys I have had my 2006 HHR LT2 since July 06 I have used 86 octane and never had a problem I have 37,350 miles on it. Its a 2.4lt fully loaded. Hope...
WOW!! You were serious!! I spent serious time researching my car before I purchased it! as all the info was easily accessable on the Internet........ Yes, it...
The only motor available in the S/S is the 2.0L Turbo. It does have VVT and the Auto loses 10 hp, unless you get the Stage 1 upgrade which raises the hp for...
Tom, This car is great. I have been looking at them for quite awhile. I just never did checkout the turbocharged SS model because of the cost. However I...
I saw the HHR's when they 1st came out and and didn't even consider it. I had been driving VW Diesels for many years.........Bit I was a Hot Rodder in the 70's...
I have a 2008 HHR SS black on black 4 door with manual trans. an its the worst car I have ever owned I HATE IT!!!. I would love to ditch this POS Chevy & get...
... Than, why do you own it? If you "Hate" it, why not say goodbye to it? My HHR 2.4L has given me very good service over 50Kmi, needing only front rotors. ...
I would like to know what your list of 10-12 "problems" are??? If they are REAL problems you can report them on the NHTSA site. Look up recalls on a supposedly...
Been trying to get it gone but so far upside down in it like 5-6K an hard to get financed without putting the payments at $500 a month. payments are currently...
IÂ Â HAVE A 06 HHR AND I LOVE IT WE HAVE HAD JUST A FEW MINOR PROBLEMS THAT WE GOT FIXED AND NOW MY CAR IS GREAT WE HAVE 42,000 MILES ON IT . YOU ARE RIGHT...
mileage on mine currently is 6,600 miles I just drive it 10 miles 1 way back & forth to work due to the problems & we take my mom's car an go every were else. ...
I bought it July 31st 2008 with 60 miles on it. Been having problems since Oct. 2008 at 2,000 miles on it been fighting GM ever since. ... From: Joy...
If those are valid problems I see "maybe" 2 problems that "might" qualify you to file under your state's Lemon Law. If those complaints are justified and can...