Steering Column problems of the 2010 Chevrolet HHR

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving 5 mph out of the driveway, the steering lost power without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column and steering module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 76,000.

Steering column locks up. Car is very,very,very hard to steer. Power steering goes out at any time and I am afraid to drive because of potential accident. I have already called ,02/15/2016, and complained about power steering lock up.

While driving down the interstate at 70 mph,I had a warning light and the display read svc esc. Shortly after, the power steering display came on in the vehicle. I then immediately lost control of vehicle. It took great force to steer the vehicle off of the highway to a safe location. I then used the onstar service, they ran a quick diagnostic - result came back that they were unable to connect to the power steering system - the power steering system had lost electrical connection or had failed completely - they were unable to let me know without having it diagnosed further at a local chevy dealership. The vehicle was then towed to the local chevy dealer. They ran a diagnostic and found that my entire steering column needed to be replaced. They also explained that other models of the Hhr were recalled for the same issue that I experienced, however my model was considered "safe".

The power steering keeps shutting off? I will be driving when I will hear this brief chiming sound and my odometer readout on the dashboard is replaced with a flashing "power steering" message. Suddenly the vehicle is a bear to steer? it almost takes a muscle man to drive the vehicle at this point. It used to occur only once in a while. Now the power steering is constantly out. I'm taking this car in to the dealer now. . . The service rep stated that if my issue is a "power steering motor" replacement that it will cost me $325. 00 including parts. However if the complete "steering column" needs replacement, the guy laughed and stated that I should consider taking a second out on my home, that this would be pricey. And that if both parts needed to be replaced. . . ? well. . . Let's not go there he said. . . Just bring it in and we'll run a series of computer diagnostics on it. Oh boy. . . My first Chevrolet. . .

2010 Chevrolet Hhr. The engine died while driving. The dealer informed the consumer, the steering column and steering box needed to be replaced.

On Nov. 26 ,2013 I was turning car around in a lot at 1 mph and power steering stopped working and dash light came on power steering. I drove highway for 5 miles to a garage with steering difficulty to get it checked, turned motor off. Mechanic said to pull in garage. When I started it up power steering worked and he could not check it since it was working at that time. Dealer said if its ps motor including steering column it could cost $1500 or more. I wrote to GMC motors and they phoned and said they never recalled for this " because there were not enough complaints filed. ". Bob fisher Chevrolet where I purchased the auto , rt 61 reading PA assistant manager, [xxx] told me they have had quite a few Hhr's in with this problem. GMC only wants to pay only first hour of diagnostic which I am not satisfied with. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Having alot of noise from front passenger side of car, sounds if something is loose, sound is at low speeds, have heard chevy is having alot of problems with loose steering columns and has posted a TSB 04-03-08-006e, to dealers. I believe so many owners are having the problem with this that chevy should have to recall and fix all cars with problem.

At low speeds in a sharp turn and/or on bumpy roads and sometimes during breaking at high speed, I notice a rattle in the steering column. I told the dealer that I thought my front rotors may be worn but they checked out ok. I think its the electric steering column box with a worn nylon bushing the same as the g6 steering problems. Because my mileage went over 36000 and this problem was not initially diagnosed as a steering problem and not being a power train problem, chevy indicated that its not covered under warranty and there is no recall for this issue. My parents have an 07 Hhr that is having overheating issues in their power-steering, along with the back lashing in the column caused by, I think, the nylon bushing going bad.