Power steering goes out while driving. This is a recall item on the 2008 model year, needs to be a recall on 07-08 years also. Inside door handles brake, making it impossible to get out of the call without rolling down the windows. Both are broken on my car. Been to many chevy hhr forums and this is a common problem. If you lose power you can not get out of the car.
2007 Chevrolet HHR electrical complaints
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The power steering feels stiff not able to make right turns without the stiffness. Power steering lights constantly on since this problem occurred. My power steering is electrical and for some reason I believed that the ignition recall my have something to do with this not sure.
2007 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle headlight and tail light issues. Consumer also has seat belt problems. *smd the consumer stated the tail light went out so often, he carried spares with him. The over head light shorted out. Also, the key would hang up in ignition, which made it difficult to disengage, the shifter would also become stuck in park. The gears did not match up with the gear shift lever.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the strut assemblies failed on the vehicle. During the failure, the contact heard an intermittent loud noise near the front of the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle stalled while turning at an unknown speed. The dealer stated that the front strut assemblies needed to be replaced for the fourth time. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 09/05/14*lj updated 12/4/2014
The gear goes easily without pressing button from reverse to neutral or drive. And the rear view mirror light won't shut off by pressing button. It worked fine before I took it for the recall of the faulty ignition switch.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), but the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14e021000 (aftermarket replacement ignition switches). The contact received the recall repair and the failure recurred. The authorized dealer provided a new key and the contact attempted to park the vehicle and was not able to remove the key from the ignition. The authorized dealer diagnosed that the automatic transmission control shifter was binding and needed to be replaced. The contact indicated that there was no problem with the ignition before the recall and the contact was informed that this repair was required after the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 09/05/14*lj updated 09/11/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and stated that the vehicle was not serviced under the recall because the remedy part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that she received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the manufacturer had exceeded the reasonable amount time to perform the recall repair. The dealer advised the contact that the part was not available and placed her on a waiting list. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. There were no failures.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to steer on multiple occasions and the instrument panel failed intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.
On several occasions while driving the vehicle the electric power steering failed causing my son to have to pull over quickly as it was quite difficult for him to control the car. During one event he also described what seemed to be loss of brakes as he said he had the brake to the floor and was not stopping; he had to use the emergency brake; this occurred at the same time as the power steering loss. He has had several instances where he would try to accelerate without affect.
Waiting 6 weeks for dealer in jacksonville fl. To obtain the parts required to correct the defect. Dealer and gm will not provide a date for when the defect will be corrected.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number 14v171000 (electrical system) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage were 124,509.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact received recall notification the federal safety agency campaign number 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the parts delay. There were no failures.
We purchased this vehicle used in late 2009 with approximately 30000 miles. A couple years into ownership the car engine began shutting off while driving unexpectedly, 4 times during left hand turns where we were turning into parking lots or driving over a dip in the road. Once over a pothole. It's very scary , left hand turns are dangerous maneuvers anyways , let alone having your car stall while doing it. These incidents occurred before we ever heard of recall. We received the notices in the mail , but parts were not available and the dealer is clearly overwhelmed and annoyed. Our first contact was incredibly rude and put my husband on hold for twenty minutes and then basically said don't call us we will call you and hung up on him.. In may the power steering issue happened while I was driving on the freeway traveling 65mph on a freeway curve during heavy winds . The chime sound was followed by the error message and I became very afraid and the car was very hard to steer. I finally got to shoulder after completely panicking because I did not understand what happened. The car will resume normal operation after turning off for a period and restarting, but it's just a matter of time till it happens again. The recall on the steering is not being covered because my model year is not included in recall even though gm is covering it in other 2007???? Makes no sense. I'm told that they are extending lifetime warranty to original owner but most of these model years are already in resale market so we are excluded, so I guess this will fall on our pockets. . I am very annoyed and I refuse to drive my kids around in this death trap anymore. I asked for loaner finally. I'm done with this thing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to lock whenever the key was removed from the ignition switch. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had recently been repaired under recall the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who indicated that the vehicle was working up to specifications and explained to the contact that what was perceived as the failure was actually a new safety feature. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 124,636.
2007 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle had an ignition problem since the time of purchase. *smd the consumer stated one of the keys would not work and the other key would get stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on many occasions. However, the consumer was informed there was nothing wrong. The consumer stated her granddaughter were involved in an accident while driving the vehicle, and the air bags did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system ). The dealer informed the contact that the part needed was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. The contact did not experience any failure.
Could not open drivers' side door. Nothing...no-how. In addition the radio would not turn off after key was removed. Took to dealer, they found a defective module located inside the drivers' side door that controlled all this. Not being able to open the drivers side door....having to depend on an electronic gizmo....is absolutely a very dangerous situation. There should be....a simple mechanical over-ride...or better yet, why is opening (and closing?) a door electronic at all? It was definitely fun to contort my 6'1" 250 pound body out the passenger side door. $441,please.........
The recall I have had so far was with the ignition switch and that took the dealership over one month to repair. After my car was repaired and apparently rekeyed I am locked out of my car, the key will not unlock my car door. I called the gm roadside assistance, with hopes of assistance. They inform me they will be a $59.95 fee to unlock my car and they accept all major credit cards. I explained to them this was not my error it as a result of the ignition recall they stood firm of their fee and suggested I call the local authorities. When I contacted gm about the recall I had shared with them I was having power steering issues. While I am driving my car my power steering goes out and it becomes hard to steer as well the is a display on the dashboard "power steering". On several occasions on the street, freeway and while turning into a parking space. I then became aware of a recall on hhr power steering, however they say it not with my vehicle.later I read an article stating that jeff boyer was offering a lifetime warranty on the vehicles that have not been recalled.gm also said 309,160 non-turbocharged chevrolet hhrs from the 2006-2008 model years model year that are not subject to these recalls will be given lifetime warranties for replacement of the electronic power steering motor. So then when I call the 800 number to find out how I may have this power steering issue addressed with my district advisor he shares with me there has been no statement made that he is aware of I feel unsafe driving in this vehicle and with the round around and non assistance I am getting from gm I am not sure I ever will. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This is in regard to recall # 14v‑047. About 3 months after I bought this car, I lost battery power. Over the next 6 monthe or so I lost the battery 3 more times the last time at a gas station. I got a start from aaa emergency serv- ice who checked th e attery and said it wold not charge. So, I had to buy a new battery, since it is not a standard battery I had to look for a battery in several local cities, it was after hours. The following week my power steering died. A local mechanic repaired it , a relay or fuse problem this happened a second time and now I really got worried. I got the recall notice from chevrolet detroit and called princeton, nj. Chevrolet. I was told a apart had to be ordered and would take a few weeks. Two weeks later, I called pinceton chevrolet , no part ,yet. Finally, today I called them a third time and spoke to jack their warranty mgr. No part yet. Then I called chev detroit and spoke to"tisa ?". She mollified me by telling me I could get a loner until my car was repaired. I tried to call princeton chev again but the line was busy for over an hour.I feel like I am getting the old run around.they expect me to give up..I won't and I'll make phone calls untill I get satisfaction..
2007 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall information.
Non of what you've listed above, apply.. I'm upset about how long this process has taken.. I understand that this has been held back since 2007 and gm was aware of their own wrong doing! But I called to set up an appointment locally and they tell me that the parts are still on order.. I cant afford a rental! Now people including myself are operating on fear.. My airbag light blinks off and on from time to time. The key at times want turn in the ignition!! I like this car, but no longer., why doesn't gm offer loaner cars to us all until they fix the issue that they caused... Scared of dyeing in raleigh, nc.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the key would become loose in the ignition. The contact had also received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system) however, the dealer stated that the part was not going to become available for a minimum of 3-4 weeks. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000.
2007 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition defect. *smd the consumer was appalled to recently learn, that the ignition defect was known for years. He stated he was not warned or encouraged to take corrective action to lessen the impact of the defect.
Vehicle was sitting while running my husbands knee bumped the key fob and the ignition switched to off. I checked and found there is very little resistance to the key turning off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system), however the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2007 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to a defective part installed in vehicle. *smd the consumer was upset over the recent recall, and cover-up by gm.
2007 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and during accident air bag malfunction. *smd the consumer stated she rear ended. She was hit so hard, the other vehicle's license plate, left an imprint in her bumper. The air bags did not deploy. Shortly after, the power steering would go out. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, where a part was replaced. However, the steering issued returned, while driving, the steering wheel started moving back and forth, and she was unable to control it, and consequently, the vehicle flipped over.
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