NHTSA Complaint #10457474 — 2008 CHEVROLET HHR

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10457474
Vehicle	2008 CHEVROLET HHR
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	April 3, 2012
Date Filed	May 4, 2012
Mileage	59,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT A SPEED OF 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO WEEKS AFTER THE REPAIR. THE RECENT FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 59,000.

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