Power Steering Light On problems of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR

While driving on the major roadway in 5:00 traffic after work and while stopped to go forward in the car wash the power steering light gave a warning then dis engaged and steering was almost impossible. I read the owners manual and it said to turn the car back on and turn the wheel a couple times then the steering was ok to get me home I am afraid to drive it now ,in checking the website this is a known issue. Can you help me please?!.

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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated while driving 30 mph the power steering light illuminated and went into no power steering mode. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was informed that there was a electrical problem. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure. The vehicle mileage was 69,000. Ap.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle's power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle had come to a stop and they attempt to accelerate the vehicle's steering becomes difficult to maneuver as if the power steering was not functioning properly. The contact stated that they would have to manipulate the steering wheel until it functions properly. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,291. Gl.

When I first start my car I can steer and then a pop noise happens and power steering light comes on and fuse360 blows and I have no power steering. It is when stopped and steering doesnt matter which. .

When I was driving the car the power steeling light can on and then it got harder to turn the wheel. Inknown what happen. Then I would park the car and cut it off and then start driving more and then it would do it again.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering ability seized. The vehicle was maneuver to the side of the road where it was turned off. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal function. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that after calling the dealer, the technician stated that the failure might be caused by a faulty power steering module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 56,000.

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!!!.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, a warning sound chimed, the power steering light illuminated, and it became very difficult to steer. The problem recurred five times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,041. Cs.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized causing excessive force on the steering wheel to be required. On one occasion, the vehicle was restarted and operated as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the "power steering" warning light was illuminated, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The contact then coasted to an emergency lane. The contact managed to drive home,however, the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and the mechanic noticed that the electric power steering warning light was illuminated and informed the contact that the vehicle was included in a recall for the steering. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure,however, the vehicle year was not included in NHTSA campaign number 14v153000(steering). The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Gb.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the steering wheel lost power and was difficult to maneuver. The contact mentioned that the power steering light illuminated and a chime sounded during the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 40,200.

Tl - the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated the power steering failed while driving. The contact stated the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 95,000. Bt.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn and the power steering warning light illuminated. When the contact shut off and restarted the vehicle, it operated normally for a brief period of time before the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the power steering module. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated while driving various speeds the power steering warning light illuminated as the power steering failure made the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The contact indicated that the failure occurred intermittently and had become progressively worse. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 78,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The power steering warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 31,000.

2008 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer requests reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated while driving, the power steering light illuminated and the turn signal switch failed. The dealer found an internal failure within the turn signal switch and an internal failure within the power steering motor.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Driving thru traffic in dallas, power steering light came on, car became very hard to steer. This is happening quite often now. I can pull over and turn vehicle off and resets, I called dealership said to check all my sensors. This is very dangerous and I'm starting to not even want to drive my car.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

While driving, multiple times, I would hear a chime, the power steering lights up on dash, then loss of power steering would result. This problem started happening approximately 1 1/2 years ago. This problem is getting more frequent and is extremely dangerous. I took the car to pine belt approximately 1 1/2 weeks ago and was told I needed a power steering pump. I was told if that did not work that I would need a column replacement. This is a $1400 repair that I cannot afford. This is my only vehicle & I use it for both business and personal uses. As an example of how dangerous this situation is, I went on an hour & a half drive yesterday (4/22/14) and the power steering went out 18 times. At one point, I lost control of the car while trying to make a turn and almost ran into a curb. This is an extremely dangerous situation for both myself & to other drivers on the road.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the power steering light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 183,689.

I was driving home from a long trip, about 100 miles from home and my power steering light came on and my steering became very hard to turn. If there was an accident in the road I would have had a hard time avoiding it. I went to the gas station and when I turned the car off and then back on the power steering seemed to fix itself. Well I took off down the road again and the power steering light came back on again with same scenario mentioned above. Now my power steering light comes on sometimes twice a day everyday. I took it to the dealer finally today. The dealer called me and said, "good news this part is covered. " I said great! then he called back 30 minutes later with bad news, he said that the part was covered in canada only! what, not in florida! this does not even make sense. Lets just say after that phone call he charged me for the electric power steering motor at cost. My total cost was $163. 45 (part #19257875). If I could have done it myself I would have. I just saw this part on ebay for $82. 85 or better yet, if it was a recall it could have been free. After his earlier phone call there was no way I was going to let him charge me anything more. But, why again is this part not on the recall list for chevy Hhrs. This is very dangerous. I guess when something bad happens and somebody gets sued maybe there will be a recall. Sad but true. Please recall! thanks.

Power steering warning light came on as I was making a left turn from a stop sign. Power steering was gone and I had to struggle to pull my vehicle off the road to a parking lot. I let the vehicle sit for 10 minutes, then I restarted the engine and the issue had disappeared. I am now afraid to drive my vehicle because I see that there are numerous online complaints for the same issue by Hhr owners, and that the power steering failure often reoccurs intermittently and unexpectedly. Gm has recalled several vehicles for the same issue with the power steering motor, but has chosen not to recall the Hhr. Why not?! since the incident, I feel like I am driving a vehicle of doom and that anytime I get behind the wheel, my family and I could possibly get into an accident! gm should take responsibility for the faulty part and do a recall before there are more injuries! I have driven a vehicle without power steering before, but when it goes off without warning in the middle of traffic, this vehicle is extremely difficult to control! gm should be ashamed! I will not buy a gm vehicle again!.

Tl - the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage was 206,000. Dr.

In morning after waiting for coolant to get to 85 degrees I back out of driveway and pull forward power steering message on dash lights up and so I pull over turn off engine count to five restart engine no problem next stop sign power steering lights up again . Turn off engine count to 5 and restart engine works fine for about 30 minutes and repeats problem.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized and became hard to turn. The failure was experienced several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 85,000.

We were travelling down our street, almost home. There was a dinging noise and the power steering light came on. Immediately, it became very difficult to steer. We parked outside the house and took a different car to an auto supply store, think the car needed power steering fluid. We discovered the car does not use power steering fluid. When we returned home and started the car to move it into the driveway, it was fine. This has happened on and off for the past two weeks, sometimes at slow speeds and sometimes on the highway, at speeds between 50 and 65 mph. The dealership told us they can't do anything unless the light is on when the car is there. This is a dangerous situation and the light goes on and off randomly.

I was driving my vehicle when my power steering light came on and it made it hard for me to turn my wheel,once I pulled over and turned off my car,and turned it back on it was ok the light went off. But when I went to drive it again it did the same thing but eventually it got to the point where I couldn't drive it for the light coming on and the turning got worse.

While driving, the power steering light came on and the vehicle became hard to steer. It does this almost every time we drive the vehicle, but luckily it has not yet done it while turning a corner. When you turn the vehicle off and turn it back on, it works again. There does not seem to be anything in particular that triggers an event. It may happen after 2 minutes of driving, or 40 minutes of driving, or it may not happen at all on any one particular trip. This is a very dangerous situation and seems to be common amongst Hhr owners. There is currently a canadian recall on this, but not here in the us. There is a gm TSB (231703) referencing this, but that does not require gm to repair this dangerous problem.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on instrument panel and the steering wheel became difficult to turn; however, the contact managed to coast into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the her residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing and the mechanic confirmed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the power steering failed and the power steering warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated while driving 15 mph the steering wheel became hard to turn and the power steering light illuminated while the failure occurred. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure in the power steering motor which should be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 63,900.

The power steering in my 2008 Chevrolet Hhr fails often. The power steering light will come on and then my power steering is gone. This happens sometimes several times a day and then will not happen sometimes for several days. There is no particular time it happens. Sometimes I am just driving along and it has even happened when I am stopped at a red light.