Vehicle Segment:
Compact Crossover SUV / Retro-styled Compact Car
Key Competitors:
Dodge Caliber, Ford Focus, Honda Fit, Toyota Matrix
Design Inspiration:
Retro styling reminiscent of the Chevrolet HHR panel trucks of the 1940s and 1950s.
Utility:
Versatile interior with ample cargo space, available in passenger and panel configurations.
Target Audience:
Appeals to buyers seeking distinctive styling, practicality, and fuel efficiency.
Engine:
All engine variants, including diagnostics, repair, overhaul, and component replacement.
Transmission:
Both manual and automatic transmission systems, including operation, diagnosis, repair, and fluid service.
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive systems, including CV joints, drive axles, and related components.
Suspension:
Front and rear suspension systems, including shock absorbers, struts, control arms, bushings, and alignment procedures.
Brakes:
Hydraulic brake system, ABS, EBD, brake pads, rotors, calipers, lines, master cylinder, and bleeding procedures.
Steering:
Power steering system, steering column, rack and pinion assembly, and related components.
Electrical:
Complete electrical system, including battery, charging system, starter, ignition, lighting, power accessories, and wiring diagrams.
HVAC:
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system, including refrigerant service, blower motor, evaporator, condenser, and controls.
Body:
Exterior and interior body panels, doors, latches, hinges, glass, trim, and structural components.
Restraints:
Airbag system, seat belts, and related safety restraint components.
Infotainment:
Audio system, navigation (if equipped), and other infotainment components.
Maintenance:
Regular scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, inspections, and lubrication.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures for identifying common and uncommon faults, error code interpretations, and symptom-based troubleshooting.
Repair:
Step-by-step instructions for repairing all major systems and components.
Overhaul:
Complete engine and transmission rebuild procedures.
Installation:
Procedures for installing new or replacement parts and accessories.
Disassembly:
Detailed instructions for safely disassembling components for repair or inspection.
Reassembly:
Detailed instructions for reassembling components with correct torque specifications.
Diagnostics:
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) system usage, data interpretation, and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering everything from routine maintenance to complete engine and transmission overhauls and advanced diagnostics.
NHTSA Front Impact Driver:
5 Stars (for models 2006-2008)
NHTSA Front Impact Passenger:
5 Stars (for models 2006-2008)
NHTSA Side Impact Front Seat Passenger:
5 Stars (for models 2006-2008)
NHTSA Side Impact Rear Seat Passenger:
5 Stars (for models 2006-2008)
IIHS Front Offset Crash Rating:
Good (for models equipped with side airbags)
Active Safety Features:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), available Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Passive Safety Features:
Front airbags, available side-impact airbags, available head curtain airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners.
Oil Change Interval:
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first (using synthetic blend or synthetic oil).
Engine Air Filter:
Inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km), replace as needed.
Cabin Air Filter:
Inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km), replace as needed.
Spark Plugs:
Replace every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) with ACDelco Iridium spark plugs (PN 41-101).
Engine Oil Type 2 0L:
SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend or Synthetic (GM specification GMDL B-0400)
Engine Oil Type 2 4L:
SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend or Synthetic (GM specification GMDL B-0400)
Engine Oil Capacity 2 0L:
4.2 US quarts (4.0 L)
Engine Oil Capacity 2 4L:
4.2 US quarts (4.0 L)
Transmission Fluid Automatic:
Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Coolant:
GM P/N 12346290 (Orange) or equivalent, a 50/50 mix of Dex-Cool coolant and distilled water.
Common Issues List:
Catalytic converter failure, ignition coil failure, dashboard cracking/warping, power steering pump issues, door handle/latch problems.
Brand Heritage Connection:
Part of Chevrolet's long history of practical and distinctive vehicles.
Platform Sharing:
Based on the GM Delta platform, shared with the Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5.
Production Start Year:
2005 (for the 2006 model year)
Manufacturing Location:
Lordstown Assembly, Ohio, USA
Production End Year:
2010 (for the 2011 model year)
