The power steering is suddenly inoperative. No power steering. It just came on the warning lights one time, power steering, and I can't find a fix. The vehicle was parked in my driveway when it happened.
2008 Chevrolet HHR electrical complaints
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Power steering failure while moving down road
For the past few months I noticed my power steering, cruise control being cut off and jerking with my car. But up til the beginning of august my car wouldn't start, it would crank but not start. Come august 18th my car compllife roy won't start. There was a recall on my vehicle and the previous owner took in the car for the recall but now it's acting up again. Multiple time where I loose control of my car and or the car would slow down to the point it felt like I was stopping then it would jerk. I thought the dealership could fix this but they can not, gm, rigth way and etc are not helping. I'm terrified my car won't work and also it'll be dangerous to drive.
My brake lights stay on all the time. I replaced the brake positioning sensor. It is under my impression that many people have problems with this. I think the fix is running a ground cable to the car's computer. I also cannot use my temperature gauge and cruise control. Please email me at your convenience at [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Whial driving the power steering assistance turns off/fails and the power steering light showes on dash. When you stop and cut the car off and back on it works again for a wial then fails again.
I bought a used 2008 chevy hhr from lithia in eureka, ca 11/3/2017 and 11/24/2017 the car would not engage the drive function. Tried several times and no luck. Transmission seems blown, and the electrical was malfunctioning. No flasheers, radio with weird noises, strange sounds from engine after attempting to drive. We are now stuck 200 miles from home and lithia manager has not returned my phone call. I am a middle aged student, working minimum wahe. I gave the dealership all my momey for a broken car. I shouls have researched more that is apparent. I take responsibility for my mishaps. Yet, this is 3 weeks after giving away $5000 for a working vehicle. Please help if you can.
My repairs to my recall was not done correctly back when I had lived in new york at an albany, new york named depaula chevrolet and two of the recalls I had called depaula chevrolet about and I had told them that it was doing that problem and they had refused to correct the problem about I now presently reside in athens, ga as of today and so forward
The electronic power steering turns off on a constant basis while driving the vehicle and all power steering is lost !
While driving my car on the city streets the doors suddenly unlock the lights flicker off and back on and the car jerks and then the car does the same thing and locks the doors again and then unlocks the doors again with the headlights going out again and back on again just as quickly. It does this over and over again while driving to work or to run to the store or where ever. I took it to the chevrolet dealer and they cannot tell me what the problem is. No codes are showing what the problem is. I have had it to three different garages and no one can seem to tell me what the problem is. The last dealer told me that I would have to leave the car there and every time they got into the car to drive it to see if it would do it again for them it would cost me right around $130.00 each time. I can't afford that. I asked them if it could be the ignition and they said no. I did have the recall done on the ignition switch but after reading many of these complaints it makes me think that maybe it has not been corrected. Help
Takata recall, don't know is the airbags are in my vehicles. Got a airbag recall letter. Have called dealer two times wrote down dates. Dealer said parts weren't in they would call us when parts are in they also told us vehicle is safe to drive. Vehicle . If its a safety recall and people are getting hurt and killed how is it safe to drive? I have a number of recall letter on my hhr. How many are to many ? If you read all recalls the vehicle is a rolling death trap. You need to know I wrote chevrolet a letter 05-31-2015 to ask them if my vehicles were in the airbag recall chevrolet did not write back they called I recorded the conversation. The chevrolet person I spoke with told me there were no recalls on my vehicles .I didn't build the vehicle so why am I getting punished for there mistakes.some of the recall letter from gm recalls they want fix unless your having trouble. If they send you a recall letter why want they fix it right then. On one recall I had fixed it took then 2 years to figurer out they had not finished the repair. Do you call that safe? Chevrolet has made a vehicle that's loaded with problems. I feel that I am due a full refund. Chevrolet (gm) mislead people on this vehicle. I have a number of recall letters I'm sending you. I also have a recorded airbag recall phone call. The airbag recall is on my 2009 chevrolet truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
Whenever I am driving, the steering wheel will suddenly lock up for seemingly no reason. I can be go anywhere from 35 MPH to 70 MPH. It's caused me to nearly get into multiple wrecks. I'm forced to pull over, turn off the car, and turn it back on and then the wheel is perfectly fine after. It happens in the middle of driving. I'm scared to keep driving this car but it's my only way to work every day. I have no choice. My car dealership has said many hhr's have been recalled in the past due to power steering issues. Please help me know if my car needs to be recalled and what I need to do to keep safe. This happens nearly every day I drive it, I've only owned the car for about a month now.
Ever single time I turn my car on my power steering cust off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the interior lights flashed and all of the systems reset. The ignition had to be turned to the off position and back to the on position in order for the vehicle to start. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e021000(electrical system), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle required a jump start in order to restart. The failure recurred numerous times. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the alternator and battery were replaced at different times however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 6/11/15*cn updated 10/16/2017
Was driving home from the store and there was smoke coming from underneath the dash. I pulled over and myself and the passenger got out. The next second or two, fire started erupting from the dash. The fire department was called immediately. About 15 minutes passed and the car was totally engulfed. The insurance company claimed it was an electrical fire, and the car was totaled. We were told that there was a problem with the hhr's that had remote start and automatic. The wiring harness was the blame.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. While in park, the driver side door failed to open. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the door lock and the key remote needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.
Intermittent canceling of turn signal, does not work all the time. Youtube shows gm did not use strong enough spring in switch. I am hard of hearing, cannot hear the click click click of flasher. Drivers behind me confused as to my intentions. Injury possible by drivers expecting me to turn. They want a lot of money to fix their mistake!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. After numerous attempts, the key released from the ignition switch. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
2008 chevrolet hhr. Consumer requests reimbursement. *smd the ignition lock cylinder was replaced.
2008 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle would not start, the shifter would not engage and ignition issues.
The electronic control systems were damaged during the ignition switch recall service performed at matthews-hargreaves chevrolet in royal oak mi. I recently had the ignition switch replaced as part of a recall. I picked up the vehicle on saturday 2/28/15. On sunday 3/1/15 the key fobs (remote start lock unlock panic) no longer work leading me to believe the electronic control system was damaged when the vehicle was repaired. Something went wrong at the dealership. Three facts the radio didn't seem to be reset so I believe the battery was left connected while the switch was replaced. The key fobs no longer work something is wrong with the electronic control system. The dealer washed the car and didn't return the mirrors to the correct position(break away fold mirrors) service quality is not being managed at this dealership.. I think is simply the result of poor service management at matthews-hargreaves chevrolet in royal oak mi but the result is I have a vehicle with a damaged electronic control system that is not safe for my wife to drive. I can't go back to the dealership because I don't want to risk myself to the quality of repair service provided. The gm complaint line isn't helping because they wouldn't replace the fobs that were lost until I found them today when their recall caused me to loose them in the first place with nothing hanging on the key of course the fobs got lost. Gm complaint number 71-1444284438 because I found the key fobs today 3/1/15 but they don't work because the electronic control system was damaged by the poor quality of service at the dealership.
2008 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle accident due to loss of power. *smd the vehicle was totaled.
Was locked in vehicle and unable to get door to open from inside. Have had defect with door locks sticking from purchase. Door has failed to unlock with sister in vehicle, failed to unlock with husband in vehicle and my daughter. Been in dealer nine times for locks sticking. Is being locked in vehicle dangerous? Updated 01/28/15*bf..updated 10/08/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled and the windshield wiper activated independently. The contact mentioned that whenever any of the electrical components were turned on the vehicle would automatically turn off. The vehicle was not taken to dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that whether the vehicle was shut off or turned on, the power locks for all the doors would activate intermittently. The contact had to use the lock and unlock button on the front driver's side door to lock or unlock any of the other doors. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the ignition failed to turn to the on position. The contact received recall notifications for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v0470000 (electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (air bags, electrical system). The parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the security warning light illuminated and other unknown warning lights flickered. The contact also stated that when driving up a hill or making a u-turn, the power steering and the security warning lights illuminated and unknown warning lights flickered. In addition, the vehicle jerked and the steering wheel seized on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on three occasions where the failure was unable to be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warnings. The problem recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the electrical fuse box was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
Back in 2012 my seat belt warning chimes and all warning chimes quit operating. Since then about once a week the chimes and the radio quit for a few day's and then will come back on for a day or so. My biggest complaint is when it's not working you have no seat belt warning chime and I've caught my grand kids unbuckled a couple of times. I brought this to gm's attention but they didn't seem to think it was a warranty issue. I was told by my dealer it doesn't matter if the chimes worked or not. I seem to be the only person concerned and call it what it is, a safety problem!
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