general problems of the 2007 Chevrolet HHR - part 1

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated while driving at various speeds between 30-65 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to steer and the vehicle lost electrical power. The contact stated that she would veer to the side of the road or park the vehicle whenever the failure occurred. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that upon attempting to restart the vehicle and inserting the key in the ignition switch, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that she continually turned the key in the ignition switch until the vehicle restarted. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly and the vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under an NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated while exiting the driveway of a restaurant, the steering wheel failed to respond as needed. The contact turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to a second independent mechanic who informed the contact that the key was stuck in the ignition switch and the electrical system was burned. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

While driving, more specific while turning the powersteering goes out at any given time. It has also done this while switching lanes on the freeway.

While driving the vehicle approximately 45mph, the power steering light came on the dash. While driving straight was not an issue, attempting to pull off the road was difficult. I checked owners manual which told me to take it to a dealer. This in itself was bothersome. I opened the hood and called my mechanic, who told me to check fuses. I replaced the fuse and the vehicle was fine for about 4 weeks, but once again driving 30-35 mph, the light came on the dashboard. I have saved both replaced fuses, I’m wondering after reading other reports whether the fuses are even blown? either way, this is not a safe situation to be driving any speed without power steering. Mine is a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr with approximately 163 k miles.

Electric steering keeps going out . Works 5 mins then turn the car off try again world 5 mins and goes out again. Snatched us off the road into a ditch. Can't turn steering wheel.

Power steering.

Leaking fuel line. Several repairs done and keeps leaking. Electrical system radio cuts back and forth to aux, constantly. All lights for the brakes, service traction, check engine. Come on, go off for a while then come back on.

" takata recall " my drivers side driver door ( on my 2007 chevy Hhr )does not open from the inside or the outside. I locked it came back to open it, it would unlock but not open. I now have to crawl over the passenger side. I have researched and this is a very common problem in these vehicles.

I was driving my 07 Chevrolet Hhr @ 45 mph when the dash display blinked then displayed engine power reduced, followed by a substantial reduction of speed. I couldn't accelerate beyond 30 mph, so I pulled off of the road to avoid being hit by the 18 wheeler traveling behind me. I turned the engine off and back on. The check engine light came on and stayed on. I drove 15 miles back home @ a speed of 30 mph. The vehicle refuses to accelerate beyond 30 mph.

Power steering suddenly stops working and indicator light on dashboard says power steering- this happens intermittently while driving. Most of the time shutting of the vehicle and then restarting it will get the power steering working again for a short time. After driving the vehicle or allowing it to idle in the driveway then turning it off it will not start again for a minimum of 1 hour. While driving -slowing down to make a left hand turn- the engine has abruptly shut off and not immediately restarted. This is an extremely unsafe vehicle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving various speeds, the power steering warning light and alarm would flash and the power steering failed. The contact would have to turn off and restart the vehicle in order for the power steering to function correctly; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

On 3 different occasions it has rained while my car sat overnight and water has seeped in the passenger side compartment from behind the glove box , I have had this addressed 3 times and repaired 3 times and found out that it is a small flap that covers a hole on the firewall that fails or falls off making it so that water enters the vehicle. This is not a isolated incident other Hhr owners say they have the same problem.

I have a problem with my headlights mainly on the driver side I have to use my high beams in order to see something and that's when I'm in motion or not. Then now my steering I don't know what's wrong with it but I can start my car up and I can drive and all the sudden my steering wheel gets hard to where I can't turn it, it's hard to turn. My electrical in my vehicle it is very bad my radio keeps popping on and off. I have to hit my headlights to keep thm on and it keeps going on and off and I'm guessing this due to my electrical.

Power steering stops working. When I restart the car power steering will resume to work. It may hrs or days before it stops again. This only happened will driving. Stereo some times flashes and unable to turn stations. Some times my inter-lights will flash and not work afterwards. Both of these issues happens whenever.

Inside door handle broken cant open door, electric mirror switch fell into door, back indoor panel falling off, leak through passenger door behind front passenger. These are ongoing issues with other Hhr owners and need to be addressed. The door latch is made of very cheap plastic. You can verify with all youtube videos.

2007 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to recall replacement keys issue. The consumer stated she lost one of the replacement keys that was given to her, after the recall was completed. No one could assure her the replacement keys were different from the original keys. Updated 09/08/lj.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. Once the vehicle was started, the power steering malfunctioned and failed to work. In order to get the power steering to work, the vehicle had to be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and was concerned that the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. While driving approximately 25 mph, the engine stalled. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition and the vehicle restarted independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure prior to the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. 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 contact had not experienced a failure.

It doesnt matter what speed I am driving or how long I have been driving, my power steering will randomly go out. Sometimes I can make it an entire trip without it going and sometimes I cant even get out of my parking space before it goes. The only way to get it to to work is to shut off the car and turn it back on. Ive taken it to a mechanic and he said that the power steering motor was dead. I cannot afford this part and I dont understand why some of the newer Hhrs are being recalled and the 2007 is not when there are plenty of complaints and issues of the same nature. My car is near about impossible to drive and I live near a high volume population and I am afraid that my lack of being able to safely drive my car could result in an accident.

Power steering goes out while driving. This is a recall item on the 2008 model year, needs to be a recall on 07-08 years also. Inside door handles brake, making it impossible to get out of the call without rolling down the windows. Both are broken on my car. Been to many chevy Hhr forums and this is a common problem. If you lose power you can not get out of the car.

2007 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle headlight and tail light issues. Consumer also has seat belt problems. The consumer stated the tail light went out so often, he carried spares with him. The over head light shorted out. Also, the key would hang up in ignition, which made it difficult to disengage, the shifter would also become stuck in park. The gears did not match up with the gear shift lever.

On several occasions while driving the vehicle the electric power steering failed causing my son to have to pull over quickly as it was quite difficult for him to control the car. During one event he also described what seemed to be loss of brakes as he said he had the brake to the floor and was not stopping; he had to use the emergency brake; this occurred at the same time as the power steering loss. He has had several instances where he would try to accelerate without affect.

Could not open drivers' side door. Nothing. . . No-how. In addition the radio would not turn off after key was removed. Took to dealer, they found a defective module located inside the drivers' side door that controlled all this. Not being able to open the drivers side door. . . . Having to depend on an electronic gizmo. . . . Is absolutely a very dangerous situation. There should be. . . . A simple mechanical over-ride. . . Or better yet, why is opening (and closing?) a door electronic at all? it was definetly fun to contort my 6'1" 250 pound body out the passenger side door. $441,please. . . . . . . . .

2007 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to a defective part installed in vehicle. The consumer was upset over the recent recall, and cover-up by gm.

2007 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition defect. The consumer was appalled to recently learn, that the ignition defect was known for years. He stated he was not warned or encouraged to take corrective action to lessen the impact of the defect.

2007 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall information.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. He contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14e021000 (electrical system), 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available for months. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Dyd.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) had surpassed the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the part was not going to be available for at least 3 to 4 weeks. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle is not repaired at this time. The contact had experienced the failure to some extent. The key is lose in the ignition. The failure mileage was 62,000. Az.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact received a notification for recall 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 part to become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Waiting 6 weeks for dealer in jacksonville FL. To obtain the parts required to correct the defect. Dealer and gm will not provide a date for when the defect will be corrected.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact received recall notification NHTSA campaign number 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the parts delay. There were no failures.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system ). The dealer informed the contact that the part needed was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. The contact did not experience any failure.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), but the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

I have a 2007 chevy Hhr. I've had the fuel pump replaced. But not many others. Until now there is a chime and the power steering indicator on the dash comes on and the power steering assist goes off. At first it was once in awhile. Now I can drive 30 seconds to 10 min and the power assist goes out. I restart and it comes back for a moment or so. All the way to work no power steering assist. On the way home it worked fine. I can't find any pattern to it. Key in the ignition only as stated in the recall notice I received about the power steering going out. Everything on the key chain it seems to work more often than not. I have contacted a chevy dealership and chevy. But since my VIN is not on the power steering recall I will have to pay for it out of pocket. Which I do not have the money after I did my taxes. This is obviously an issue and needs to be fixed. I found a notice on the gm website that listed the 2006-2007 Hhr to have lifetime warranty on the power steering. But since there is no recall on it I am out of luck. I sent the article to the chevy dealership and they won't do anything because the VIN isn't listed. As far as I am concerned this should be covered. Far too many people have had this issue fo it not to be covered to some extent.