2009 Chevy HHR
cooling fan continues to run longer after car is turned off. The and cooling mode alert comes on at times and book says if towing or pulling hills this is normal. I was on flat land and did not ow anything

In case you wondered, HHR stands for “Heritage High Roof,” and this retro-modern Chevrolet compact wagon combines the 1949 Suburban with the more-recent SSR roadster and shrinks them both. Built on the same frame as the Cobalt, the HHR shows up in 2009 with multiple trims in both regular and “panel” versions. Panel versions have no rear windows and are intended for use as delivery vehicles. Both panel and regular HHRs come in LS, 1LT, 2LT, and SS trims. 2009 is the first year a panel SS is available, which means your pizza delivery can get to your house quicker with help from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and 260 hp.
In accordance with Chevrolet’s transition to ethanol, all HHR models can use E85 Ethanol flex fuel. The LS and 1LT have a 155-hp 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, and the 2LT packs a little more punch with a 172-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (both trims have 7 more hp than last year), which is available as an upgrade for the 1LT as well. All models come with a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional four-speed automatic. The SS has sporty exterior trim along with 18-inch aluminum wheels and electronic stability control. Its interior seating features deep cloth bolsters and color accents, giving it added comfort and a race-car image.
Like a growing number of compact wagons, the HHR has 60/40 fold-down seats to create a more spacious cargo area in the rear, but the rear headrests can catch in the folding process if the front seat is not pushed forward far enough. The HHR can comfortably seat four full-size adults, but taller drivers may have issues with interior headroom.
The HHR protects passengers with dual-stage frontal and head curtain side airbags. Stopping power is provided by the HHR’s four-wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum brakes.
New available features for 2009 are a cell-phone link and a rearview camera.
cooling fan continues to run longer after car is turned off. The and cooling mode alert comes on at times and book says if towing or pulling hills this is normal. I was on flat land and did not ow anything
when you start the car the brake lights come on and never go out. even when you are driving. i replaced the switch behind the brake pedal but they still stay on even if you are not driving or using the brake pedal.
It has a growling noise in front end.it is speed related
My car struggles to start as if it were the battery. Had the battery tested and it had no charge so I replaced it. It worked fine for about 12 hours and the car struggles to start again but it seems that the longer it sits the less it has to struggle, but either way it always still starts. Any ideas?
I hadn't used my HHR for a couple of months and the battery died, I had to use my key to open the driver's door. Tried the ignition and now it won't give me the key back, pushing the door buttons to open the doors doesn't work. I have my spare keys but there's n o place for them on the back hatch. Do I have to have it towed over to the dealer?
Airbags
Side curtain airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo net
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 6 · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.17
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Stripes: side
Header
Option Delete: Generic
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Mirrors
Exterior Mirrors: spotter mirror · Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive
Airbags
Side curtain airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in-floor
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 6 · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.17
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Stripes: side
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive
Airbags
Side curtain airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Pioneer premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.17
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Stripes: side
Header
Option Delete: Generic
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Mirrors
Exterior Mirrors: spotter mirror · Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Side curtain airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Pioneer premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in-floor
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.17
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Stripes: side
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: silver · Sunroof: one-touch
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive
Airbags
Side curtain airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.17
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Stripes: side
Header
Option Delete: Generic
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Mirrors
Exterior Mirrors: spotter mirror · Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars · Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Side curtain airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.17
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Stripes: side
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars · Sunroof: one-touch
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Pioneer premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brake width: 0.55 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.05
Exterior Features
Exhaust tip color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Stripes: side
Header
Option Delete: Generic
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Mirrors
Exterior Mirrors: spotter mirror · Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Pioneer premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brake width: 0.55 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: in-floor
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.05
Exterior Features
Exhaust tip color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Stripes: side
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: one-touch
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent