2007 Chevrolet HHR: engine failure

Filed Aug 10, 2018 · Steering · 114,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. While driving 30 MPH on various occasions, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

Filed Oct 25, 2017 · Steering · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bachman chevrolet (9650 bluegrass pkwy, louisville, ky 40299 (502) 499-6161), but the failure was unable to be duplicated. Over a period of time, the power steering was replaced in three stages. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 11, 2017 · Steering · 121,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Filed May 9, 2016 · Steering · 108,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 60 MPH and attempting to switch lanes, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering ability seized. The failure occurred on a daily basis for approximately one week. The vehicle was at the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Steering · 108,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Seat belts · 140,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. While driving at approximately 5 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and the seat belt tightened around her stomach. The contact attempted to unlatch the seat belt; however, the seat belt latch seized. The contact wiggled out of the seat. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Steering · 198,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the power steering seized without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact stated that there was a recall for the steering failure, but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.

Filed May 6, 2015 · Steering · 200,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 3 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact crashed into a large rock and the power steering warning light illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed replacing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 6/25/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the failure occurred frequently. Updated 9/18/15

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Steering · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the contact had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Oct 24, 2013 · Steering · 57,500 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized accompanied by the illumination of the power steering alarm and warning light. The contact shut off the vehicle and once restarted, the steering wheel returned to normal function for several minutes before the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who replaced the powers steering module however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 57,500 and the current mileage was 73,804.

Filed Aug 20, 2013 · Engine, Wheels · 84,000 miles · FL

Engine light comes on and alongwith the traction light took it to dealership stated that spark plugs need to be replace also engine coil had all new spark plugs replace an all new engine coil problem still exit went on chevy site other owner seem to b'e have this problem another suggest was that the air filter maybe cause probl"em change that out got a code reader done on it nothing seem to show anything wrong however light still on for both problem what can be done to fix problem.