Electric Power Assist Steering System problems of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure persisted. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Power steering assist is lost and it requires greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds that increases the risk of a crash. This is the same part that was recalled in the 2008 Chevrolet cobalt under NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 the same problem is happening to the Chevrolet Hhr it all over the internet.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 5/11/12 the consumer stated the power steering failed six times. Updated 05/22/12.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, she noticed the power steering warning illuminated on the instrumental panel and the steering failed. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that she needed to replace the power steering motor. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 87,800. Updated 02/03/lj the consumer was informed of a recall by her mechanic. However, when the consumer contacted the dealer, she was informed the recall was not for her vehicle, but for other models. Updated 04/21/11.