The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while reversing out of the driveway, the power steering warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact restarted the vehicle however, the power steering functionality did not return. They pulled the vehicle back into the driveway using manual steering and excessive force. The contact reached out to the local dealer to schedule an inspection however, the inspection was not performed due to a scheduling issue. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
2007 Chevrolet HHR: sudden loss of power
59 of the 726 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet HHR describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 59
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 81,546
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 95 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
2007 chev hhr..lost power steering. Thank goodness only 1 mile from home. Fortunate not to be on highway. Why no recall from gm..is same auto on recall for ignition switch..fixed on recall in 2014
Out of no where, speed odometer went to flashing and car would not speed up even when pushing the gas... Had it checked and was told to check to see if there was a recall because mechanic could not find anything wrong with it. It stopped working while on the highway, had to tow it home because was too scared to try to make it home. When pushing the gas, you can feel it losing power.
Intermittent loss of power steering. The last two days while driving home the power assist went out on the freeway driving home. Standard freeway speed. Hot day 95 to 100 degrees. The first day I replaced the fuse steering worked. Today it went out at the exact place roughly 20 minutes driving. Very frightening although I was on a straight stretch of the road. Today. The car sat for 30 minutes and to my surprise it started with up with power steering. I dont understand why my year was part of the recall in canada but not the us. Peoples life are at stake and the burden of this repair ir replacement should fall to the manufacture incident dates thus far 6/10/19 and 6/11/19
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. While reversing the vehicle at low speeds, the steering wheel lost power. The vehicle was serviced per an unknown recall regarding the steering wheel, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was currently waiting to be towed to the dealer that performed the recall repair, sierra motors, located at 18475 5th ave, jamestown, ca 95327, (209) 916-4332). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
Was driving down the road and went to change lanes and lost power steering. After pulling over and turning the car off it worked again for like five minutes. I almost got hit on the side of the car because of this issue. I can see I am not the only one having it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the driver's side door latch failed to open. The contact had to exit the vehicle through the window. The contact also stated that previously the passenger side door latch failed to open, and the contact stopped using the door. The contact was concerned that she could injure herself exiting through the windows and, if the vehicle were to lose power, the windows would fail to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called ferman chevrolet tarpon springs at (727) 934-5789 (located at 43520 us hwy 19 n, tarpon springs, fl 34689) where it was confirmed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN and there would be a fee for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that there was a sudden loss of power steering, which occurred several times intermittently. The power steering warning indicator illuminated randomly and the steering wheel kept veering to the right when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and repair. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
Engine reduced power warning and engine light came on while I was driving. It took me down to 25 MPH. I couldn't go no more than 25 or 30 miles per hour. Pulled over and put the car in park and it felt like it was about to take off by itself.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column assembly was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,750.
Loss of power steering while driving on city street. If I turn off and restart the power steering returns at this time. This is a very dangerous issue that could cause a major accident. Is there a solution?
Loss of power steering. Once I turn off and restart the power steering returns. This issue could cause an accident. What is the solution?
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet HHR loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 2007 Chevrolet HHR?
59 of 726 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet HHR (8%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Chevrolet HHR?
There are 0 recalls and 95 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Chevrolet HHR
Power steering loss 143Door locks 42Stalling 24Check engine light 22Fuel leak 21No deployment 20Engine failure 16Fuel smell 15Steering lock-up 15Won't start 9Airbag light 8Fire or smoke 8Harsh shifting 8Ball joint 6Headlights 6Jerking 6Key fob 6Brake failure 5Wipers 5
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