2006 Chevrolet HHR: steering wheel locks up

Filed Dec 6, 2024 · Steering · 240,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

Filed Sep 7, 2016 · Steering · 92,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician could not determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Steering · 153,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Steering · 120,000 miles · NV

I was driving home from work, and was taking a left turn to enter the highway, when all of a sudden I heard a ding ding ding from the car. My dash lit up a warning that said power steering and the steering wheel locked up. It became nearly impossible to steer, and I ended up on the side of the road, in a field. Thank goodness I didnt get into a major accident. And thank goodnes my 1 and a half year old daughter wasn't with me at the time, and was already safe at home!!

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Steering · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel warning light illuminated continuously, and the steering wheel seized. The contact had to turn off and restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Steering · 89,181 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

7/29/14 steering wheel locks up -11-28-14 steering wheel locks up. December 22 2014 steering wheel locks up again while my son was making a left turn,crashed,and hit an electrical pole, bust his lip and hit his head. State farm ins co total the car. January 2015 got a letter from gm stated that this 2006 hhr may be equipped with powering steering loss. July 2014 gm said this loss was not due the loss of my son accident, clearly it was and refuse to pay for any damages. I have yet to hear about this problem with those cars. I want my son compensated for this loss. What should I do?

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 75,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required to maneuver the vehicle. The power steering assist warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Ma 10/26/2015

Filed Jul 9, 2015 · Steering · 151,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required without warning. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing who stated that an unknown part located inside the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. After the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system), the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 65,966 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH and making a right turn, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact had to restart the vehicle in order for to resume normal function. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,966. ...updated 03-11-15 *bf the consumer stated the part was replaced and there have been no more steering issue. However, the check engine light illuminated intermittently. Updated 03/26/15

Filed Nov 4, 2014 · Steering · 125,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the power steering system warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required. The power steering would only work properly after the vehicle was shut off and restarted. Also, the contact stated that the battery was continuously drained and as a result, it needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure had not occurred until the battery had to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer made the contact aware that the vehicle was not included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and was unable to turn. The contact restarted the vehicle and it resumed to normal. The contact also stated that the ignition key would not release from the ignition and the release button in the steering column was required. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (electrical system) however, the remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000. Updated 12/01/14