Shimmy On Highway
I have less than 300 miles on my new HHR. This morning I was driving down the highway and noticed a shimmy in the steering wheel, a weird noise almost like the tire was going flat and then I heard a metal clunk noise. After exiting the highway and slowing down below 40 all of this went away but, over 50 it came back again. I think I may have lost a wheel balancing weight or something. I drove the car on the highway on Saturday morning and it was completely fine, it sat most of the day yesterday only took a local trip no more than 5 minutes from my house. I have not hit a curb and I have not hit any potholes at excessive speeds. Has anyone else had this issue? I am going to call the dealer today and set up an appointment but, I was just curious if anyone could give me a heads up. :(

sounds like a wheel balancing problem to me as well and you may have slung a weight

Thanks guys. I am sure its not a huge problem because the car still rides fine at slower speeds. I am really enjoying Elvira, my HHR, and i am keeping my fingers crossed that the dealer can fix the issue in a short period of time.

Turned out to be that the front rotors were out of round from the factory and that apparently I drove over some tar which coated the wheels. The dealer took care of all this in about 2 hours. I am happy again

Glad to hear that Elviria turned out ok. Im glad you luv your HHR. I luv my Lil'Red

Awesome GM rotors are not that great

Well I had her up to 80 this morning on the NJ Turnpike with no hands on the wheel she was smoooth as glass again. I guess I will keep an eye on the rotors though.