WHEN I WAS DRIVING, SUDDENLY THERE IS A WARNING SOUND AND THE DASH SHOWS THE WORDS 'POWER STEERING'. I LOSE THE POWER STEERING AT THAT MOMENT. I ALSO FOUND THAT IF I STOP THE CAR AND RESTART, I GET THE POWER STEERING BACK, HOWEVER IT MIGHT NOT LAST LONG.
2007 chevrolet HHR steering problems
moderate 424 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
424
Recalls
0
Crashes
15
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SHE PARKED, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SEVERAL HOURS LATER, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING COLUMN AND MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MAN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACTED WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN A CHIME NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD AS THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALONG THE DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILU…
POWER STEERING GOING OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. PULLING OFF ROAD AND RESTARTING CAR TEMPORARILY FIXES ISSUE. CAN DRIVE AROUND TOWN FOR 45 MIN ATTEMPTING TO SEE IF IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN- IT DIDNT HAPPEN AGAIN UNTIL I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY TWO DAYS LATER.
CARS POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING AND COMES BACK WHEN I TURN IT OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN.
THIS HAPPENED WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR, WE COULD NOT GET THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION AND IT WOULD NOT STAY PARK. SO I CALLED DEALER AND GOT NOWHERE, I EVEN MADE A COMPLAINT ON HERE I BELIEVE STATING SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT. STILL TO THIS DAY I CAN PUT THE CAR IN AND OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT HAVING TO APPLY THE BRAKE!!! GM HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS FOR A LONG TIME AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. MY CAR DID…
POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR STOPPED WORKING AND THE DIC SHOWED "POWER STEERING". ENGINE WAS STOPPED AND RESTARTED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE ISSUE APPEARS TO HAPPEN AT RANDOM SPEEDS AND AT RANDOM INTERVALS, AND ONCE THE DIC WARNING IS SHOWING STEERING IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. THE ISSUE HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES IN THE LAST ~2 WEEKS. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT ATTACHED TO TH…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2007 chevrolet HHR?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 424 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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