general problems of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR - part 1

Needless to say, general motors has dealt with their share of recalls lately and while much of the gm recall news has been devoted to the ignition failures which have forced new ceo mary barra to stand before the us government, this new recall has nothing to do with the ignition cylinder failures. Although the ignition problems can cause a steering issue and some of the vehicles included in the ignition recall are also included in this new recall, this recall pertains specifically to the power steering system. It seems that in the 1. 3 million affected vehicles, one or more components of the electric power steering assist system could fail and when that happens, the car will not have the same level of power assist. The general motors statement announcing this recall is a bit on the vague side in terms of explaining exactly what is causing this loss of power assist, but the automaker has explained that it could be due to a problem with the power steering motor, the steering column assembly, the power steering control unit or a combination of the power steering column and the power steering control unit. Regardless of which of those components fail, it will become much more difficult to steer the car at low speeds, although when driving at higher speeds it may almost be unnoticeable. However, with the increased possibility of accidents, gm isn’t taking any chances so they have made the decision to add these 1. 3 million cars to their already lengthy list of recalled models. My 2008 Hhr is not listed in any recalls by it's VIN.

The poer steering warning message keeps comeing on.

Two issues: key won't remove from ignition, searched google and got keys out. Second ; power locks ,car won't unlock, not even with keys. So far, this has cost me $150. 00.

Hello, how are you? the traction control warning light stays on and the button cannot turn it off. The engine light stays on and there is a service prompt on the information scroll lcd screen. The cruise control switch lights up but the cruise does not engage when the set button is pressed at any speed, ie, 30mph, 50mph, 55mph etc. The research I read recommends to contact you to help get this vehicle included in an existing recall for the same issues in other gm vehicles with the same equipment. In other words, this vehicle has the same defective equipment as other gm vehicles that have been recalled for repair. Due to the fact that this vehicle has the same defective equipment that was recalled in other gm vehicles I request this vehicle be covered under the same recall and able to be repaired as soon as possible.

The power steering is suddenly inoperative. No power steering. It just came on the warning lights one time, power steering, and I can't find a fix. The vehicle was parked in my driveway when it happened.

Power steering failure while moving down road.

2008 Hhr chevy LS 4d. Within 10 months of purchasing this car (October, 2017) the smell of gasoline became so strong I took it to the local mechanic. The fuel line had completely rusted out. I was told it could have caught fire! cost of replacement was $420. 00. A huge financial burden for a senior citizen. I have original bill for this amount and receipt of payment.

For the past few months I noticed my power steering, cruise control being cut off and jerking with my car. But up til the beginning of August my car wouldn't start, it would crank but not start. Come August 18th my car compllife roy won't start. There was a recall on my vehicle and the previous owner took in the car for the recall but now it's acting up again. Multiple time where I loose control of my car and or the car would slow down to the point it felt like I was stopping then it would jerk. I thought the dealership could fix this but they can not, gm, rigth way and etc are not helping. I'm terrified my car won't work and also it'll be dangerous to drive.

Whial driving the power steering assistance turns off/fails and the power steering light showes on dash. When you stop and cut the car off and back on it works again for a wial then fails again.

I bought a used 2008 chevy Hhr from lithia in eureka, CA 11/3/2017 and 11/24/2017 the car would not engage the drive function. Tried several times and no luck. Transmission seems blown, and the electrical was malfunctioning. No flasheers, radio with weird noises, strange sounds from engine after attempting to drive. We are now stuck 200 miles from home and lithia manager has not returned my phone call. I am a middle aged student, working minimum wahe. I gave the dealership all my momey for a broken car. I shouls have researched more that is apparent. I take responsibility for my mishaps. Yet, this is 3 weeks after giving away $5000 for a working vehicle. Please help if you can.

The electronic power steering turns off on a constant basis while driving the vehicle and all power steering is lost !.

My brake lights stay on all the time. I replaced the brake positioning sensor. It is under my impression that many people have problems with this. I think the fix is running a ground cable to the car's computer. I also cannot use my temperature gage and cruise control. Please email me at your convenience at annambecker7@gmail. Com.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Whenever I am driving, the steering wheel will suddenly lock up for seemingly no reason. I can be go anywhere from 35 mph to 70 mph. It's caused me to nearly get into multiple wrecks. I'm forced to pull over, turn off the car, and turn it back on and then the wheel is perfectly fine after. It happens in the middle of driving. I'm scared to keep driving this car but it's my only way to work every day. I have no choice. My car dealership has said many Hhr's have been recalled in the past due to power steering issues. Please help me know if my car needs to be recalled and what I need to do to keep safe. This happens nearly every day I drive it, I've only owned the car for about a month now.

Ever single time I turn my car on my power steering cust off.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the interior lights flashed and all of the systems reset. The ignition had to be turned to the off position and back to the on position in order for the vehicle to start. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14e021000(electrical system), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Intermittent canceling of turn signal, does not work all the time. Youtube shows gm did not use strong enough spring in switch. I am hard of hearing, cannot hear the klick klick klick of flasher. Drivers behind me confused as to my intentions. Injury possible by drivers expecting me to turn. They want a lot of money to fix their mistake!!!.

My repairs to my recall was not done correctly back when I had lived in new york at an albany, new york named depaula Chevrolet and two of the recalls I had called depaula Chevrolet about and I had told them that it was doing that problem and they had refused to correct the problem about I now presently reside in athens, GA as of today and so forward.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled and the windshield wiper activated independently. The contact mentioned that whenever any of the electrical components were turned on the vehicle would automatically turn off. The vehicle was not taken to dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Pam.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the when the vehicle was shut off or on the power locks for all the doors would intermittently operate. The contact would have to use the lock/unlock button the front driver's side door to lock/unlock any of the other doors. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Ne.

I start my car and go to pull out onto the road and there was no power steering which could have caused me to wreck. The power steering light came on. I pulled over and shut the car off and restarted the car. Same problem. Very very dangerous!!!.

2008 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle accident due to loss of power. The vehicle was totaled.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted numerous times and were uncertain of when the parts will be available for the repairs. The contact felt that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was not available.

I received your recall on 5/2/14. I called the dealer & told them that I called them several times (I was getting tired of calling them) I was getting tired of using the fob and the key being separated and they told me that when I get the replacement key I would continue to have the same problem. I bought this car not to have the fob & key separated.

Tl - the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, she drove over a pothole which caused the vehicle to stalled without any warnings. The contact mentioned that she lose control of the vehicle and crash into another vehicle. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 111,098. Pm.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign id numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system) however, the parts needed were not available in order to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vehicle current mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact received the recall notification related to NHTSA campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the recall had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The dealer indicated that parts were not available. Contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact received recall notifications of NHTSA campaign id numbers 14v047000 (air bag, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide a date when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the remedy for NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (electrical system) failed. The specifics of the failure were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The dealer stated that the repair was already completed in may of 2014 and would not repair the vehicle a second time. The contact indicated that the vehicle was never repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact did not experience a failure. Djr.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in April of 2014 however, the dealer stated that the part was not available for repair. The VIN was not available. The contact did not experience any failure. Updated 8/19/cn the consumer stated the ignition was replaced on 08/04/2014. Updated 08/28/2014.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) however, the part was not available to do the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.