Three problems related to steering failed have been reported for the 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR based on all problems reported for the 2009 HHR.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was loose. The contact stated that after making a turn, the steering wheel failed to return to the center. The contact manually returned the wheel back to center. The vehicle was previously repaired at south haven Chevrolet Buick GMC (10159 m-140 south haven mi 49090, (269)906-9558), and repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The contact was informed that the recall repair was a one time free repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the ignition failed to start the vehicle and the steering column failed to lock when the engine was turned off. The failures occurred multiple times. The contact stated that the failures began after the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
While driving down a steep grade at aprox. 50mph the steering power assist failed and power steering warning message on the dash light up. I drove home slowly aprox 8 miles with no steering. When I started the car later, the steering was fine again. Since that day the same thing has happened daily and happens within seconds of turning on the car.