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The ignition key is stuck in the ignition switch and can't be removed. The shifter is also locked out and I can't leave my vehicle with the key in the ignition. I understand that this is a common problem with the HHR, cobalt and Impala models.
Driving home at noticed power steering displayed on dash. Took to shop next day they examined and said that the motor is in very good condition. Two weeks later hit a small bump and came back on again. Next morning was fine. This has to be an electrical problem. Have had small issue with no coolant reading (had sensor and thermostat replaced).
Power sterring is going out just like it did in my colbolt. Both are 2007. Wiper power drive went out replaced that on our own. When did the ignition switch, the dealership refused to reset the remote controls, said recall was for switch only.
Power steering failed while turning at a signal on a city street. It continued to be non-operative for the rest of the drive home (3 more turns). After sitting in the driveway for a day, the power steering began working again.
Power steering has gone out for no reason. Shut down & restart cures problem. My 65 year old wife does not feel safe driving car, especially with grandchildren on board.
- Mary Esther, FL, USA
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Power steering cuts out while driving. Problem with the electric power steering motor. Resets after restarting vehicle. Known GM problem on other years and models using the same motor.
Have been problems with the power steering going out intermittently for years, did an online search lately and saw many videos on you tube indicating others have had similar problems with this car and the electric power steering system. Extremely dangerous!!! some have reported online that they have had major accidents and cars being totalled because of this problem. Started asking other HHR owners I know and every one of them, without exception have experienced the same thing. Talked to several mechanics and they all seem to know about this problem. Seems to be a well-known design flaw that appears to have been completely ignored by NHTSA and Chevrolet. I paid over $1,000 to have a steering module replaced. Lasted less than a week - problem came right back. They then wanted another $1,200 to replace another module. Decided to "just live with it", since I had gotten used to it and could muscle my way through things. My wife cannot drive my car because of this issue. Sometimes it turns on and off two or three times going through a turn - have almost gotten into several accidents because of it. May I ask why NHTSA and Chevrolet have not issued a recall or tried to fix this problem" is it going to take a number of people dieing, a major class action lawsuit, major national media attention, etc. For someone to finally do something about this problem"
Car in motion on freeway and neighborhood, power steering goes out and is displayed "power steering ". no warning, you turn car off, restart it goes off and within few minutes does again. I'm now scared to drive it, I'm 2nd owner of car and only has 56,000 miles.
Power steering goes out at any point while driving usually a few minutes after driving and after I turn the key off and start it back up it's fine and last for a few minutes and goes back out
The power steering lights came on and make its hard to even steer the wheel, it do no take any power steering fluid, fuse been checked and replaced still having the same problem.I was driving and the power steering fluid light came on and made it hard for to steer.
Power steering went out while I was driving, almost causing an accident with my young children in the car! no warning or anything. All of a sudden steering wheel became stiff and non movable. Power steering flashed on dashboard. This is a major safety hazard and I cant believe there is no recall!!!!!!!
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was a sudden loss of power steering, which occurred several times intermittently. The power steering warning indicator illuminated randomly and the steering wheel kept veering to the right when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and repair. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
My power steering randomly goes out while I am driving since I bought it 2 years ago. Lately it has been happening about 2 times per day if not more. I am worried that I will be transporting my child to day care or driving long distances and it will go out only for me to cause an accident.
I was driving into a parkin glot and my steering just stopped working and I could not hardly get it in the parkin glot. I sat for a while and restarted the car and it worked to get me home. It seems to me that I saw a steering problem back when I had my ignition recall fixed. I now cannot find that.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.
The power steering failed under low speed driving. Leaving one location, the 'power steering' light illuminated on, steering became extremely difficult. Check fuses, none seemed at fault. After turning off the vehicle and restarting, the 'power steering" warning goes out for a few seconds, power steering works normal; however, the issue returns a few seconds later.
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- La Verne, CA, USA