HHR, Lot's of Miles, Can it last a longer trip?
Asked by cruisinthemidwest Nov 14, 2014 at 11:55 AM about the 2009 Chevrolet HHR LS FWD
Question type: General
I have a 2009 Chevy HHR LS , a 2.4 Liter I believe, and I bought it last year at around
134k miles. I'm at around 165.6k as of now, I get oil changes regularly, maintain its
antifreeze and all the good stuff. But next month I want to take a road trip from around
Chicago, IL to Branson, MO. It's about a 1,200 mile round trip and I only have access to
this car. Do you think it'll make the trip?
9 Answers
Auto_Reserve answered 10 years ago
I see many newer vehicles with over 300,000 miles that are still running well. I do not see why any new car could not do 500,000 miles if maintained properly. I am sure there are a few exceptions to that rule but I do not think your HHR is problamatic
How well was it maintained before you got it? Has the transmission been checked? Do that, check the belts and hoses, change the motor oil if need be, the shocks and tires good? Enjoy the drive and don't worry. Be happy.
if u maintained the vehicle for years, then u kniw your car, ive had a neon for 13 years driving from nyc to Canada 7hrs ive done that trip more than 15 times, and mind you i use to be a salesman see 50 stires daily, thats turning car on and off at least 50 times daily
My 2011 HHR base model just hit 300,000 miles. Just change oil every 15,000 miles and air filter . Plugs every 100,000 miles . NO problems yet.
This woman i know is selling her hhr for 4000 with 164000 miles. No issues at all. I am a little hesitate with the miles being high. Is this a good deal or no?
I have a Chevy hhr 2009 I want to drive home from Las Vegas Nevada to Detroit 175000 miles oil change never had a problem engine is good
My brother has traded in in 4 hhrs each with 300k to 425k. If maintain ed they last a long time
Guru9DL739 answered 4 years ago
I have a 2009 HHR that I bought w/28,000 miles on it. It now has 88,000. It's been mainly a trouble free vehicle. I've replaced the struts, belts, a cam timing sensor, & a right front wheel bearing assembly. It's a manual trans model, & I'm over zealous w/oil changes...every 3000 miles, & I use Marvel Mystery Oil in the gas & oil as well. I should get well over 300,000 out of it.
Guru9TK2BP answered 4 years ago
I just bought a 2009 HHR with little over 82,000 miles on it. I'm hoping it will last me a long time. I do Walmart grocery deliveries and I figure this will hold on better then the constant stopping and going better then my Cadillac srx. So far it runs good but sounds like I'm going to need ball joints replaced. Oil life was already at 94%. So far I like it
