2007 Chevrolet HHR suspension problems

Filed Sep 3, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 186,050 miles · OK

Takata recall my horn don't work the service airbags stays on. The struts back hatch don't open cruise control don't work checked all my fuses and they are all good

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · IL

I purchased the car 5/13/14. Since that date the car has been "repaired" 16 times, beginning on 5/27/14 for ongoing suspension problems and steering wheel/electrical issues. Suspension issues included the sway bar, stabalizer bar and bushings, defective stablink and frozed strut bearing. Replaced front struts. Steering wheel issues included, replacing of steering wheel complete due to bad wiring, wiring, wiring harness, sir coil replaced, sir coil causing interferance, replaced entire column, ignition switch replacement. The car is unsafe on any road in motion. Entire 14 pages of service records available.

Filed Mar 13, 2015 · Brakes, Suspension · 79,505 miles · MI

I have been hearing some clunking sounds but not sure where they are coming from. The right turn signal does not shut off by itself. Brake pedal feels very soft.

Filed Dec 10, 2014 · Suspension · 147,000 miles · FL

The car since september 2014 has been rattling and shaking, and clunking continually. It feels as if the wheel is going to fall off. I've read numerous other complaints from this same vehicle and the cobalt with has the same suspension. Unfortunately I can't afford to pay for these repairs. It sounds like this should be recalled. Also to note, other complainers have stated that after they have paid to have the repairs, the same issue arise again.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · CA

The power steering gets hard to turn and there is a clicking noise once.

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Electrical, Suspension · 50,000 miles · MI

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

Filed May 17, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 80,000 miles · CA

2013, when applying breaks on grade steering wheel violenty shaking. June 2013 if applying full breaks, steering wheel would also pull. Could not control vechile with shaking and pulling. Drove with hazards in slow lane at lesser speeds. Very bad situation. This siuation occured again this year (2014 may) while again on a grade. The shaking is voilent it very difficult to control the vechile. Drove with hazard again in slow lane..this is very dangerous and worse when turning. Good wayto kill yourself and others. I was at the dealer havign my ignition replaced and they said its normal and the rotors should be turned. I explain that the car was barely controllable. No standard rotor problem should make a car shake and pull that violently. These cars should be taken off the road. They are also no very compitent in windy conditions. I live in a mild climate zone and have driven many vechiles and my fisrt winter in the card was very very uncomfortable. That and the windows being copped are a huge visibilty issue. A design like this should have never been approve. Add to that poor parts to save money and these are just not safe. Not safe to those that own them or others. Also front end has ongoing front end suspension problem. I had perviosu issues with the radiator and guard that shoudl have been installed by the dealer but was not. As well as fauly door handles. Reapir bu dealer but now the door leaks. These are small things compared to the others. I would like the driving commision to do the right thing and have the company buy these cars back.. I appreciate the new iginition but that does nothing to help the breaking issues they call normal.

Filed Feb 14, 2014 · Suspension, Wheels · 87,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH on an icy and snowy road surface, the vehicle became difficult to steer as the entire instrument panel illuminated continuously. The vehicle was maneuvered to a parking lot where the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the entire front drive train and both front inner chrome wheels were completely impacted with snow. The contact cleared off the snow from the affected areas and the vehicle resumed normally. The failure only occurred when the contact was driving on a road with snow of six inches or more. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Brakes, Locks · 86,987 miles · LA

I had to replace left and right control arms on this vehicle,brakes constantly can't unlock doors from inside,have to roll down window to unlock,now having engine problems and one of the control arms going bad again.plus something is causing rain to get in my car somewhere,because when it rains at smells mildewy.

Filed Sep 12, 2013 · Driver assistance, Steering · 91,675 miles · OH

I have a 2007 chevy hhr and few months ago my traction control light come on and engine light. Then shortly after my power steering went out. The power steering has been going out periodically...last time was on a exit ramp on the curve. I almost put it in the ditch. I understand that the cobalt had recalls on these items but not the hhr. Which makes no sense because of the same chassis and all. I took it to ed schidmt chevy in perrysburg ohio and they said I need a steering column (because power steering module is in column), power steering motor, camshaft valve actuators, left lower control arm, and front struts. I have read a lot of internet forums and there has been many complaints on same issues. Chevy should take care of this. Dealership wants $2300+ for the repairs.