Power Steering Failed problems of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in four recalls. The contact was advised to have the vehicle receive the recall repairs despite no failures occurring. Once the vehicle received the recall repair for the power steering and had the power steering assist motor replaced, the power steering failed. The following day, while driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The contact parked the vehicle and restarted the vehicle; however, the power steering was still inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they were able to repair the vehicle; however, the diagnostic results were not provided. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was unsure of what was replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated while turning at approximately 35 mph, the power steering failed which caused the vehicle to swerve into a ditch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the mechanic stated that a blown fuse caused the power steering to fail. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA 14v153000 (steering) and the parts were not available. The approximate failure mileage was 97,671.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning and the steering wheel became hard to turn. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 14v153000 (steering) however, the contact's VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Taken the car to dealer multiple times, for power steering failure as well as the car stalling. . Was told there was nothing that could be done about the car. . . Was side swiped on road on 03/14/2014. . . Car barely tapped us and we lost control of the car due to power steering issue. . . Ran into the guardrail. . Car was totaled while the other car (a 2005 Toyota prius) drove home. . . Driver had head injuries while passenger had contusions to his right hand from airbags. This car is a death trap waiting to happen. .

2009 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer states paid for power steering repair. Request reimbursement. The consumer stated the power steering failed.

The electric power steering motor failed 3 times within 20 minutes. I reset it by turning the ignition key off and restarting the car. I replaced the motor and it works fine now.

I bought my Hhr in September of 2012. The first issue I had with it has left me very concerned about future issues. The electric power steering failed while I had both of my small children with me in the middle of rush hour. Most frustrating is to research this matter just to find that gm is aware of the issue and has recalled the exact same part in their colbalt but has failed to carry it through their product line.

Electrical power steering assist motor failed and is now in operable. It happened right in the middle of driving down the freeway. The car can barely be turned, and is extremely dangerous to drive.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed several times. The failure recurred randomly and without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The current mileage was 121,965. The failure mileage was not available.

On the approximate date indicated above at the approximate speed indicated above, the power steering failed. It came on again when the car was restarted but failed shortly thereafter. It continues to fail after a few miles, seemingly shorter times for each incident.

While driving the power steering failed. If I turn the car off and restart it, the power steering will work fine. While driving the power steering continues to fail each trip I take each day and it can happen at any time. I will often turn my car off at a red light so I can restart it and have functional power steering for at least a little while. The car is very difficult to turn without power steering, and sometimes catches me off guard.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the power steering failed while reversing from a parking space. The contact stated that there was no warning prior to the failure. The contact spoke with the dealer and was informed that they could not locate a failure code because the system reset when the vehicle was shut off. The failure and current mileages were 58,280.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the electric power steering failed while driving at various speeds and the steering wheel seized. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The contact stopped the vehicle to correct the failure. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.

Dtc code p0475 electric power steering motor failure, canada has a recall on these cars why not the united states? the link to the site with the details listed below is. . Read more...

2009 chevy Hhr lt which is having the same problems that caused a recall on the chevy colbalt,the pontiac g6 ,g5 . The chevy malibu. My power steering system fails in the middle of a turn , the led read out says power steering and then it completely goes out , I have to either turn the vehicle off and re start it or remove the fuse that is in the electrical fuse box and put it back in,this only corrects the problem temporaily ,(this is so dangerous ,as I might be in the middle of a curve on wet/icy roads and have the steering go out on me) there are numerous threads on line in reference to this issue with the Hhr and gm has not done a recall for it in this model, this vehicle has the same steering components as the ones that have been recalled, one of the hazards possible is a fire. I feel this issue should be addressed in all of gm's vehicles with the same faulty parts not just the ones listed, they know these parts are in these cars and have chosen to ignore all complaints to repair the issue , the parts cost the public between $150. 00 and $200. 00 not including the hour of labor to fix the issue , why should the consumer be required to foot the bill for something that is clearly gm's fault, I have grand children that are in my car at any given time and I should not have to worry about my car catching on fire or the steering going out while I am in a turn on a wet or icy road !.

I have a 2009 chevy Hhr ,which is having the same problems that caused a recall on the chevy colbalt,the pontiac g6 ,g5 . The chevy malibu. My power steering system fails in the middle of a turn , the led read out says power steering and then it completely goes out , I have to either turn the vehicle off and re start it or remove the fuse that is in the electrical fuse box and put it back in,this only corrects the problem temporaily ,(this is so dangerous ,as I might be in the middle of a curve on wet/icy roads and have the steering go out on me) there are numerous threads on line in reference to this issue with the Hhr and gm has not done a recall for it in this model, this vehicle has the same steering components as the ones that have been recalled, one of the hazards possible is a fire. I feel this issue should be addressed in all of gm's vehicles with the same faulty parts not just the ones listed, they know these parts are in these cars and have choosen to ignore all complaints to repair the issue , the parts cost the public between $150. 00 and $200. 00 not including the hour of labor to fix the issue , why should the consumer be required to foot the bill for something that is clearly gm's fault, I have grand children that are in my car at any given time and I should not have to worry about my car catching on fire or the steering going out while I am in a turn on a wet or icy road !.