Steering Column problems of the 2007 Chevrolet HHR

The Hhr is in motion at random speeds, temperature, location, etc. And the dic light for "power steering" comes on. We have changed the appropriate fuses (under the hood and passenger side center panel) and still have same result-no power steering. We have checked the plugs/connectors on the steering column have been checked for any loose connections or broken connectors. This is a very dangerous situation when driving down the road, but especially when going into a curve and it shuts off. We checked the wires under the hood as well. While we have power steering, the steering wheel is very touchy and hard to drive in a safe manner. Now, our left turn signal will sometimes stay on after the turn is complete and won't click off. We love our car but this is getting to be very dangerous as we use it to as a family car with kids.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column assembly was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,750.

I purchased the car 5/13/14. Since that date the car has been "repaired" 16 times, beginning on 5/27/14 for ongoing suspension problems and steering wheel/electrical issues. Suspension issues included the sway bar, stabalizer bar and bushings, defective stablink and frozed strut bearing. Replaced front struts. Steering wheel issues included, replacing of steering wheel complete due to bad wiring, wiring, wiring harness, sir coil replaced, sir coil causing interferance, replaced entire column, ignition switch replacement. The car is unsafe on any road in motion. Entire 14 pages of service records available.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the power steering light illuminated and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact mentioned that the power steering light turned off once the vehicle was restarted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the power steering column and power steering motor were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 56,806 and the current mileage was 56,859.

Tl - the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the power steering warning lamp illuminated and the steering became very hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering motor and steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 15,000. Pm.

My car has the same sterring column as in the colbolt I once owned. They recalled many makes of the Hhr for new columns. But not the 2007 or 2008. I have replaced the wiper motor once before and aftrer 3 years have to replace again. Any time the temperture gets above 70 degree, the power sterring goes out. Also when the ignition switch was recalled and exchanged, the dealership refused to reset the keyless entry key rings, so cannt use my auto starter, unlock or oped my doors, especially the hatch back. There is no way to open that door, no handle, no inner button, no pull to open it.

When I start my car, it seems to drive ok, but within seconds, sometimes minutes, I hear a "click" from under the steering column, and suddenly my steering wheel goes "hard". At first it seemed to only do it occasionally, but now almost every time I get in the car, the power steering goes out. I have almost gotten into accidents because of this happening. Called the local dealer and they say there are no recalls on this model, but have heard that some similar gm cars are recalled for the same problem.

While turning onto a busy street near my home the power steering suddenly stopped working and the steering wheel became very hard to turn. I nearly drove into oncoming traffic but was able to get out of the way just in time. The power steering came back on the next few times I drove the car, but then subsequently continued to fail intermittently around 75% of the times I would drive. I learned from reviewing other safety complaints that this is a common problem known to gm, and that the power steering motor was recalled in the chevy cobalt for this very failure but not the Hhr, despite being the same faulty component. I just paid over $1000 for the dealer to replace the power steering motor and steering column (another known faulty part to gm). It seems reckless to me that gm would not recall a known bad part that can lead to safety hazards. While I want to remain a gm customer, this experience is making me rethink that decision when it comes time to replace this car.

I have a 2007 chevy Hhr and few months ago my traction control light come on and engine light. Then shortly after my power steering went out. The power steering has been going out periodically. . . Last time was on a exit ramp on the curve. I almost put it in the ditch. I understand that the cobalt had recalls on these items but not the Hhr. Which makes no sense because of the same chassis and all. I took it to ed schidmt chevy in perrysburg ohio and they said I need a steering column (because power steering module is in column), power steering motor, camshaft valve actuators, left lower control arm, and front struts. I have read a lot of internet forums and there has been many compliants on same issues. Chevy should take care of this. Dealership wants $2300+ for the repairs.

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?.

A 2007 Hhr I have taken it back to dealer from the begining I have had the car. They have replace a steering with shaft, column kit twice. It has smoked in in the steering wheel once before. I just took it bck again to be checked thet said they here the noise but not enough to know what it is.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that rattling noises could be heard coming from the steering column while driving at any speed. The vehicle was also difficult to steer. It was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering column was repaired. This was the second time the vehicle has been repaired for this failure. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 56,436. Updated 12/01/10. Updated 12/07/10.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving approximately 45 mph the steering wheel locked and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians replaced the steering column. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000. The VIN was not available.

Knocking or banging noise in front end of vehicle. Dealer cannot find anything wrong. Yet problem persist.

My 2007 Hhr w/ 57k miles has an issue with its steering. The steering is jerky, hard to steer at low speeds, and low clunking noises can sometimes be heard from the steering column. I have taken my car to the dealer, but they claim there is nothing wrong. The NHTSA issued a recall in March 2010 on 2005 to 2010 Chevrolet cobalts for a similar issue with the cobalt's steering column. The Hhr is based on the cobalt and was built in the same factory. The recall should be expanded to cover the Hhr model.