Four problems related to steering failed have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR based on all problems reported for the 2008 HHR.
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As I was rolling up to a stop sign, the "power steering" alert appeared on my instrument panel. Having never experienced this warning before, I didn't know quite what it meant. As I made my left turn into the intersection, I found out! it took all my physical strength to stay within the pavement. Had my wife been driving, she would not have been able to maintain control. The steering failed twice more in the next two days. Fortunately, I avoided collisions both times and had repairs made at the dealership as soon as it opened for business after the 4th of July holiday. As there is no recall for this major safety hazard, the cost to me was $302. 66. I understand that this power steering motor is used on other gm cars that have been recalled. The Hhr should be included!.
My 2008 Chevrolet Hhr has developed an intermittent steering power assist failure. It first occurred a week ago upon start up. I drove it a few miles, afraid to turn it off for fear I wouldn't be able to drive it home upon restarting. Upon restarting in my driveway, the problem was gone. Now, a week later and with my daughter borrowing the car to drive to work in a snowstorm, the problem resurfaced as she was driving! I see there are numerous other complaints of this problem being reported daily. Why is this issue not being dealt with by the manufacturer? wtf! I cannot afford the expense at the moment, so the car is is currently being driven with this unsafe condition.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering power failed causing limited steering capabilities. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and diagnosed that the power steering motor was faulty. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the part was part of a recall for another model but not for her particular year vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 87,849 and current mileage was 88,000.