The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while exiting the driveway of a restaurant, the steering wheel failed to respond as needed. The contact turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to a second independent mechanic who informed the contact that the key was stuck in the ignition switch and the electrical system was burned. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
2007 Chevrolet HHR electrical problems
111 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 111
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition5
- Wiring: interior/under dash1
- Instrument cluster/panel1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet HHR electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Chevrolet HHR electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
- Risk
- If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
- Remedy
- General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Pontiac owners at 1‑800‑762‑2737, and Saturn owners at 1‑800‑553‑6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.
Recall number 14V171000 · Recall details
What 2007 Chevrolet HHR owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving at various speeds between 30-65 MPH, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to steer and the vehicle lost electrical power. The contact stated that she would veer to the side of the road or park the vehicle whenever the failure occurred. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that upon attempting to restart the vehicle and inserting the key in the ignition switch, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that she continually turned the key in the ignition switch until the vehicle restarted. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly and the vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under an the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V171000 (Electrical System) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
While driving, more specific while turning the powersteering goes out at any given time. It has also done this while switching lanes on the freeway.
While driving the vehicle approximately 45mph, the power steering light came on the dash. While driving straight was not an issue, attempting to pull off the road was difficult. I checked owners manual which told me to take it to a dealer. This in itself was bothersome. I opened the hood and called my mechanic, who told me to check fuses. I replaced the fuse and the vehicle was fine for about 4 weeks, but once again driving 30-35 mph, the light came on the dashboard. I have saved both replaced fuses, I’m wondering after reading other reports whether the fuses are even blown? Either way, this is not a safe situation to be driving any speed without power steering. Mine is a 2007 Chevrolet HHR with approximately 163 k miles
Please consider this communication as a formal complaint against general motors. My name is [xxx]. I own a chevrolet hhr. I want to relay to you my current frustrations with general motors. I have been trying to get my hhr fixed since last december. Apparently, general motors has not been paying it's dealers adequately to make these repairs. I did not understand that this defect within my hhr could result in my possible death. I live in ketchikan, alaska. Vehicles have to be transported by barge or by ferry to the only gm dealership which is mendenhall auto center located in juneau, alaska and there would be no reason whatsoever why anyone in their right mind would ship their car to juneau for a simple $100 repair and lose the utility of their car. My car is a 2007 hhr. The VIN number of the car is [xxx]. The recall calls for an ignition switch replacement - number n140063 and replace ignition lock cylinder and ignition key number n140113. Parties: [xxx], owner of the auto works, ketchikan, alaska, phone number area code [xxx]. [xxx], service manager, mendenhall auto center, juneau, alaska, phone number area code [xxx]. Car owner: [xxx] phone number area code [xxx]. Action requested to be initiated by the national highway safety administration is the following: call the parties referenced in this letter to validate information I have given you. Next, use your enforcement tools to convince general motors that it is in their best interest to get my car repaired as soon as possible. My safety should not be held hostage over a monetary renumeration matter. Gm must resolve their disputes with their dealerships in a fair an equitable manner and honor their safety commitments and decree order. Yours truly, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr*dt
Electric steering keeps going out . Works 5 mins then turn the car off try again world 5 mins and goes out again. Snatched us off the road into a ditch. Can't turn steering wheel
Power steering
Leaking fuel line. Several repairs done and keeps leaking. Electrical system radio cuts back and forth to aux, constantly. All lights for the brakes, service traction, check engine. Come on, go off for a while then come back on.
" takata recall " my drivers side driver door ( on my 2007 chevy hhr )does not open from the inside or the outside. I locked it came back to open it, it would unlock but not open. I now have to crawl over the passenger side. I have researched and this is a very common problem in these vehicles.
I was driving my 07 chevrolet hhr @ 45 MPH when the dash display blinked then displayed engine power reduced, followed by a substantial reduction of speed. I couldn't accelerate beyond 30 MPH, so I pulled off of the road to avoid being hit by the 18 wheeler traveling behind me. I turned the engine off and back on. The check engine light came on and stayed on. I drove 15 miles back home @ a speed of 30 MPH. The vehicle refuses to accelerate beyond 30 MPH
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet HHR electrical
Does the 2007 Chevrolet HHR have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 111 complaints about the electrical of the 2007 Chevrolet HHR, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet HHR electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet HHR electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V171000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet HHR have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet HHR model years with the most electrical complaints are 2006 (222 complaints), 2009 (151 complaints) and 2010 (120 complaints).
Other 2007 Chevrolet HHR problems
Steering 424Brakes 51Fuel system 51Airbags 48Body 43Transmission 40Engine 35Suspension 27Locks 25Seat belts 11Acceleration 10Tires 9Driver assistance 8Visibility 8Lights 6Wheels 3
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