Power Steering Light On problems of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR - part 2

I was driving to pick my kids up from school when my power steering light came on, so I pulled into a gas station and purchased some power steering fluid but this car doesn't take power steering fluid because its electric power steering. When I turned the car back on the power steering was ok. I was driving back out to the school this morning and my car did the same thing and once I turned it off and back on it has been fine. I called my local dealership and they so no recall as been issued but I have seen a lot of complaints online about this problem. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning light illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact was driving 20 mph when the power steering warning light illuminated as the power steering assist failed and the steering wheel became abnormally resistant. Additionally, the contact mentioned that the keys would fail to eject from the ignition intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 83,594 and the current mileage was 91,000. Updated 5/13/cn.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the steering became difficult to turn and the power steering light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 96,278.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed with the illumination of the power steering warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed, which located the failure at the electronic steering pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,750 and the current mileage was 65,795.

Driving at any speed and the power steering light comes on and there is no power steering, hard to steer. Happens numerous times. Turn car off and then back on and it's fine again.

The power steering light comes on frequently. I have no power steering and have to do it manually which makes is very difficult to steer. This has been happening more and more. Sometimes I can only back out of the driveway when this happens. As there are numerous complaints on this issue, I am wondering way chevy doesn't do a recall.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle, the power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the steering column would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 98,600.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became extremely difficult. The vehicle was later towed to the contact's residence and was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure and current mileages were approximately 44,000. The VIN was unavailable. Kmj.

I was traveling down tyrone blvd. In saint petersburg florida. . . As I approached the intersection of tyrone and 9th attempting a left hand turn, the power steering indicator light came on. The power steering failed and I came with in inches of hitting a power pole. This not only could have caused injury to me but to others as I had to stop suddenly aborting the turn. When I finally made it home. . . 10 miles away. . . I went on the internet only to find many similar and just as disturbing incidents on this matter. One I find extremely disturbing is that in canada, this situation has been recalled, but in the us, the cobalt has been recalled but not the Hhr. The power steering modules are exactly the same. . . . Part numbers everything. . . . So I guess what I want to know is , why hasn't this problem been addressed in concern to the Hhr? shame on GMC as they are well aware of the problem. Is it going to take someone getting killed? this problem need to be resolved. . . . . Yesterday.

While driving, my wife said the power steering light came on and power steering went out. I was impossible for her to turn which nearly caused a head on collision. This is an un-safe steering motor used in this automobile and needs to be recalled ASAP before somebody gets killed! this has happened to me as well and has happened on at least a dozen different dates.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and immediately after the power steering failed. The contact mentioned that steering became extremely hard to maneuver. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 103,000.

I do not have a problem with the steering until I drive a few miles. After I drive my 2006 chevy Hhr a few miles the power steering light comes on & my electric power steering completely stops. . The car is very hard to steer and almost impossible to park. . When I need to park I have to turn my car off & then start it back up. I have done research on this problem and have found that my Hhr is not the only one having problems with the power steering and there were also other chevy makes & models. With the same problem and there was a recall on them. . Will you please have a recall on the electric power steering on the 2006 chevy Hhr so we can be safe on the road. . . Thank you, donna.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the power steering failed. The power steering warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 71,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving approximately 35 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering became difficult to maneuver. The contact stopped the vehicle and after restarting, the vehicle regained steering functions. The failure continued intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

The power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The steering wheel became hard to turn. The failure was experienced several times. The engine had to be shut off for several minutes before the power steering assist would restart. During one instance I was in the middle of turning onto a four lane highway when it went out almost causing a crash.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the steering failed. The steering wheel seized and was difficult to turn. The power steering light illuminated while the failure occurred. The failure was experienced several times. The steering returned to normal function after the engine was turned off for a moment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, which located the failure at the power steering motor. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 59,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the power steering failed as the power steering warning light illuminated. The steering wheel became hard to turn. The failure was experienced several times. The engine had to be shut off for several moments before the power steering assist would reset. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed or repairs. The failure and the current mileage was 37,600.

Power steering warning light come on, power steering fails and is very difficult to steer .

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering seized with the illumination of the power steering warning light. After shutting off and restarting the vehicle, the power steering was reset however, the failure recurred three times within the same trip. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure and current mileages were approximately 53,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact merged onto the shoulder and turned the engine off. Once restarted, the power steering assist independently reset. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed and became hard to turn. The power steering warning light illuminated after the failure occurred. The failure was experienced several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle should be taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.

I have a 2006 chevy Hhr with 44,000 miles. While driving the power steering light came on the dash, then the power steering went out, almost causing me to loose control of the car in a curve. I am a 65 year old female, I do not have the strength in my arms to maneuver a vehicle that looses power steering unexpectedly. I made it home and did a search on the internet for a recall, I found where gm recalled 1. 3 million cobalts with the same electric motor as the Hhr, however, there is no recall for the Hhr. Gm is well aware of the problem. Hhr owners are all over the internet complaining about this power steering problem. I am told that it could cost over $2000. 00 to fix this problem. I am a senior citizen with a limited income, I can't afford to pay to have the car fixed or to purchase a new vehicle. I read on the internet that several people have already been hurt due to this defect. This is a very serious safety problem that needs to be addresses by gm and fixed as soon as possible, before someone is seriously injured or killed. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering became difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred intermittently at different speeds. The vehicle regained power steering when the vehicle was shut off and restarted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. Kmj.

Power steering appear on data screen on dash and then had no power steering thru the turn. Pulled over and turned off car/restarted car / power steering wasn't on dash/ drive car up to about 30 mph and no power steering again and light was on/ had been driving car about a half hour before this happen with no indication it would happen/ in order to have power steering at a light and make a turn/ I have to shut car off for a few seconds,make the turn and light comes on again/ the disturbing part of this is system will give you power steering until you start to drive it.

There is agm recall for the ps on chevy Hhr's but only for the 2009-2010 model years. I have a 2006 Hhr and am having the same problem with my steering with the steering light coming on all the time. Now I have replaced the power steering motor as gm recommended and thje steering light still comes on everyday 3 4 or 5 times and I loose power steering while it is on. This is a safety issue and I feel that the 2006 model year should be part of that recall.

While driving the car the power steering light comes on and makes turning almost impossible and dangerous when happening on the highways. It is now happening all of the time and I have only made one payment on the car!!!!!!!!!!!.

2006 chevy Hhr, driving the car, the power steering indicator light came across the info screen, then power steering went out. Had to pull over turn the car off & restart, worked fine for a couple miles then it happened again, & now it happens all the time.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized upon shifting into drive. The power steering light also illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 40,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the power steering system warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required. The power steering would only work properly after the vehicle was shut off and restarted. Also, the contact stated that the battery was continuously drained and as a result, it needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure had not occurred until the battery had to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer made the contact aware that the vehicle was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a warning chime and the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. At that time, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle; it functioned properly. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000 and the current mileage was approximately 52,000. . Updated 02/23/lj updated 05/02/11.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 18000.

The power steering failure light came on as well as other lights and the radio stop working,dealer said power steering module was no good but could not find out why dash lights come on and why radio stops working when we seem to hit a bump. It cost me over 1700. 00 dollars to repair and they said nothing was under warranty or a recall. I see the cobalt was recall for the same problem why not the Hhr same unit.