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While driving in town lost the power steering on a turn making it difficult to steer and control the car. Self explanatory for keeping control of the car. Not sure what the problem is for sure the motor or other components. There was a vehicle safety recall but I was not notified that my vehicle may have been included. Problem still exists. No inspections as no accident occurred. Got a chime when unit failure immediately when it got disabled. No warning or message before or prior to failure.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off, restarted and the vehicle operated as designed. The failure recurred on several occasions and persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Invalid VIN.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle loss power steering assist and became difficult to steer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced several fuses however, the failure persisted. Deery brothers Inc located at 200 S. gear ave, West burlington, ia 52655, and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.
- Burlington, IA, USA
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I bought a 2006 Chevy HHR last February I qas driving it on the interstate and it suddenly starts beeping saying power steering it doesnt say there is a recall on this year but I feel they should be because it starts out doing it ever now again to everytime U drive it. It was very dangerous I got my replaced which was 200 dollars but im glad I dont have to. Go through that again
When driving the steering wheel will lock up and I can not turn.power steering warning message appear in the dash panel. This occurs when driving on the highway or anywhere I'm driving
When driving my power steering shuts off and the light pops on however when I turn car off and back on it works again for a few minutes. I was driving on a city street and turned and it shut off and I almost hit a pole because of this thank god my 3 year old was not with me this time
I was heading out to my car and tried to remote start my car and it did T work and I tried it twice and then got in my car and notice my check engine light and power steering came on after I put the car in gear and began moving and I stopped and when I went to turn it was hard to turn and had to use to hands and I did research and this a know problem and the remotes and this power steering issue should be recalled or it may hurt or kill someone
While driving the power steering shut down and dangerously went into manual mode. Upon stopping and starting the P.S. worked for 5 minutes then it went out again. Only 151K miles.
Power testing motor can fail randomly and at any time causing the car to revert to manual steering control and increasing chances of a crash. Defective is the power steering motor controller and or the torque angle sensor! wife was mid-turn when power steering failed and she almost ran into a tree. 16 year old daughter was driving and veered into oncoming traffic when power steering motor failed while she wasn't in a turn.
Electric power steering malfunctioning causing power steering to shut off while operating vehicle at highway speeds. Should be a recall for this. All models but HHR were recalled for this issue
The power steering fails while driving anywhere, when you shut the car off, it resets itself. This has happened a few times and now my mechanic read the codes and it said to replace the steering column
The power steering keeps "clicking off" seems like an electrical issue but there are no fuses blown. If I turn the car off the power steering will reset but as soon as I turn it back on the power steering will turn off again. It quit for awhile but now its back in full force. I basically have no power steering now.
I have had a terrible time with the power steering on my 2006 Chevy HHR. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. there is no apparent cause. These changes from working to not working and back can happen at any time at any speed. Fortunately I am strong enough to wrestle with it and steer it manually so far. I received a notice from GM about it but the dealer refused to honor it. They replaced the power steering motor and charged me over $300, but that didn't do any good. Also twice a message appeared about reduced engine power and the engine had almost no power to get up hills. I was creeping along at about 10 mph on a super highway. I shut off the engine, turned it on again after a few minutes and the engine had normal power again. Also the door lock light comes on for no apparent reason when I'm driving. The dealer claims that the problems can't be diagnosed unless they see it acting up. Of course it doesn't do these things when it is in the shop. I am really disgusted.
Driving down the road and warning sound comes on and power steering goes across the digital dash saying power steering then power steering goes out. Some one is going to be killed unless it's recalled. Have read several complaints if the same thing. I just purchased this car 3 weeks ago. I carry 3 kids with
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- Duryea, PA, USA