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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the power steering assist malfunction and the power steering warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that once she turned the vehicle off and restarted, the vehicle resumed normal function. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 64,000.
While driving 65mph the power steering light came on and I had no power steering other Chevy vehicles with the same part have been recalled but not the HHR this is a safety issue I would like to know when it will be recalled or does someone have to be killed before the issue is fixed.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed with the illumination of the power steering warning light illuminated after the failure occurred. The contact was able to avoid crashing into two moving vehicles. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000 and the approximate current mileage was 130,000. Updated 4/1/13
Losing power steering assist at random times. Occurring 3-4 times daily, at high and low speeds. When car is turned off and back on, power steering resets and works again. Fuse is damaged each time power steering is lost, and fuse is replaced after each occurrence.
- Portsmouth, OH, USA
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Powers steering went out at highway speed in a turn. Has went out intermittently since first occurrence. If injury or death occurs, can we all file a class action suit?
The power steering is not functioning. It just stopped working, noticed it while pulling out of the garage. GM has done recalls an similar if not the same problem just in different models coblat and G5 or G6.
Driving down the highway at approx 60mph when the steering indicator light came on and I lost power steering. Incident was on 6 lane freeway in morning traffic, not the best time to loose steering. After doing extensive research, this is an ongoing unacknowledged problem. GM does not recognize this as a malfunction, although the dealers I have spoken to, since this happened this morning, are well aware of the problem.
Dash lights up on message board power steering, it quits work, but will turn manually but hard. Cut the car off and start again and it works"??? some said it the square fuse gone and to replace it???"
While traveling on highway in Washington DC and going around a curve, the power steering failed, causing my car to veer into the next lane before I could force it back. I was lucky it was very early so there was no car in the other lane. After doing research online, I have found many people complaining about the same issue with the HHR. It also sounds like the same issue as the cobalt, G5 and Saturn, which have had recalls/special extended coverage. This was very frightening and this could easily cause a major accident. I was very lucky.
Electric power steering quit working during a slow turn, it quit several times during the course of the day, also got a "power steering" message on the dash.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that he attempted to open the front driver's side door from the interior of the vehicle when the door handle fractured. The contact opened the front driver side window and opened the door from the exterior of the vehicle. Additionally, while driving approximately 40 mph the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing of the steering failure. The technician advised that the power steering motor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
When I started the car in the morning the read out on the dash said "power steering problem". the wheel would not turn at all. I restarted the car and the steering worked. I took it to castle Chevrolet, villa park, il. For repair. They changed the power steering column assembly costing me $811.45. I found out that the Chevy cobalt 2007 is subject to recall #10V073000, March 3, 2010 for the same part. I feel this part should be recalled and I should get a full refund. Did I mention how dangerous this is" loss of steering at 60 mph? what is Chevy waiting for, fatality"
At any speed and at random times my power steering will go out. I have had to pull over and shut the car off 10 times in 30 miles to reset the power steering motor to get home safely. There is a recall for Chevrolet cobalt and Malibu for the same issue. Upon research on the internet there are multiple people that are having the same issue. When GM was contacted I found out that my power steering motor that cuts out is the same part number as the one in the cars under recall for the same issue. This has made me almost lose control going around turns and I feel that it is a hazard to anyone that drives the HHR's with the same power steering motor. Thank you for your time.
While driving in a store parking lot toward the exit my 2007 Chevy HHR became difficult to steer. The dash warning system lite indicating the power steering had failed. Car is in my driveway waiting repair.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to control. The power sttering warning warning light illuminated as a warning chime sounded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer diagnosed the failure as the power steering motor. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 49,500. The VIN was not available.
Well just before inspection time, which should be now. The power steering light has come off and on. More on than off. Steering becomes manual steering and hard to handle. This should be a recall on the part. For someone that's not as strong this may cause serious injury or wreck, during handling of the vehicle. Especially during turning and changing lanes. If this has not been recalled yet I bet I know why. Chevy and GM motors are afraid of losing money on repairs and parts. Humans that drive the vehicle type should be put on priority. My wife was very afraid when it went out on her while driving on a major freeway. She had to pull over and get her wits back in order to drive back home. Im not paying no $450 us dollars for repair, I know how to fix it and can get a cheaper part. But if my wife would have had a wreck because of the power steering motor going out, there would of been a definite law suit. Please recall the part. Human beings safety comes first and foremost.
Started the car and the power steering was out. My husband noticed the 60 amp square fuse was blown. Looked it up on line and found the hundreds of HHR owners had the exact same problem.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving various speeds or at a traffic light, the steering wheel locked. The contact had to stop the vehicle and allow it to cool down before restarting it. The dealer advised him that they were familiar with the failure and informed him of the repair cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 25,000.
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- Indiannapolis , IN, USA