Eight problems related to steering is tight 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.
I was driving on the highway and the power steering light came on the instrument panel and my steering was hard to turn. It's very hard to steer like if I was driving an older model car with no power steering. Not very safe for me and the family.
Vehicle stopped while driving 35 mph. Restarted car after a few minutes and had to manually turn the car. The steering wheel was very hard to turn. Car set for a while and problem still persisted.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 45 mph, there was a suddeen loss of power steering, the steering wheel was tight along with shaking and vibrating. The contact also mentioned that the steering wheel was difficult to turn left and right and was going straight. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and restarted the vehicle to reset the computer. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnosis. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,757.
As exiting the expressway lost the steering power it was very hard to turn since I wasnt expecting it I ended at the shoulder and a flat tire. The car behind me realized I had car problems and was able to react to avoid a car accident. I heard of a recall and contacted gm at 1-800-222-1020. I was told they were aware of this situation but only doing a recall of 2009 and foward not 2008. I am also waiting for th edealership to contact me regarding the recall for the ignition.
Backing up out of drive way, steering was hard to move steering wheel. Took car to dealer which in addition I have the recall for egnetion recall the dealer states they have recalls for the steering but my VIN number is not a recall at this time. So why am I having the same problems as other recalls and I am not able to get the repairs under the gm company dealer states I need a power steering which is electrical and a steering colume.
Power steering stops working. It began about a month ago, scared me a lot. At first it would happen after I drove it a bit but now it happens after about 30 seconds. I worry about needing to steer to avoid someone at slow speeds. I live in a crowded community and people, dogs, bikes, skateboarders and children are always just walking out onto the road. Also, I drive into farmer's markets and swap meets where people are all milling about and lots of maneuvering needs to be done to avoid accidents. No power steering makes this very hard to do. I can't afford to fix as I m barely making enough money to continue with my small business. Called Chevrolet and they tell me this is not a recall issue. They will charge me $125 just to look at it. And I have to give up using the car. This is crazy that no recall has been done considering all the complaints and facts of this issue.
Driving on freeway at 55 mph power steering indicator came on and steering was very hard to turn. Continued home very slow and steering the car was difficult and dangerous. Power steering worked upon restart. Now this happens every day. I will have to get it repaired and I am not happy after reading all of the similar problems with this steering unit. Why has the 2008 Hhr not been included the previous recalls?.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) hi, [xxx] , I have a Hhr from Chevrolet, it has all the same power steering issues than cobalt and pontiac g5, that have been recalled for this issues, me and a thousands of owners of Hhrs have the same problems, power steering suddenly just went off and is very hard to steer, I have to turn off my car and then turn on to solve this problem, but suddenly after 8 to 15 minutes occurs again and it is dangerous, because the steering is very hard to steer, I think this is a safety issue, and I know the power steering is the same as a g5 and cobalt, why the Hhr was not included? can you please provide me some response? [xxx].