The service and repair manual for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR — 2.0L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 2.4L I4 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, DOHC 2.4L I4 — 145 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SS Wagon 4-Door · LS Panel Wagon 2-Door · Comfort LT Wagon 4-Door · LT Panel Wagon 2-Door · Elegance LT Wagon 4-Door · LT Wagon 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 781 complaints · 351 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 HHR manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 639
- General Information 1,801
- Accessories & Equipment 3,138
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 197
- Body & Frame 1,145
- Brakes 754
- Restraints 348
- Drivelines & Axles 31
- Steering 341
- Electrical 2,426
- Suspension 204
- Engine Mechanical 648
- Transmission 168
- Engine Performance 1,747
- Front 155
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 HHR
- Air Bags · 14V047000If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is invol.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 08V444000This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occ.
Owners have filed 781 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 351 technical service bulletins for the 2008 HHR. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 HHR manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 HHR?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 2.4L I4 across the SS Wagon 4-Door, LS Panel Wagon 2-Door, Comfort LT Wagon 4-Door, LT Panel Wagon 2-Door, Elegance LT Wagon 4-Door, LT Wagon 4-Door, LS Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2008 HHR problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 HHR, covering air bags, latches/locks/linkages. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 2008 HHR wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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