Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was able to be steered. The vehicle was taken to sherman chevrolet cadillac (600 e lamberth rd, sherman, tx 75090, (903) 209-2353) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.
2010 Chevrolet HHR: engine failure
11 of the 516 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet HHR describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 85,000
- recalls
- 0
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the power steering ability seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. After five minutes, the vehicle restarted normally and the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then towed to rydell chevrolet (18600 devonshire street, northridge, ca 91324) where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,208. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the electric power steering (eps) warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact also stated that the failure recurred on every occasion where the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.....updated 01/13/16 *bf updated 01/22/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off and restarted but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. While driving at approximately 30 MPH and making a right turn, the steering assist warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. While driving, the power steering warning light illuminated. The steering wheel seized and required excessive force. The contact shut off the vehicle and restarted the engine; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was steering failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
2010 chevrolet hhr. The engine died while driving. *mw the dealer informed the consumer, the steering column and steering box needed to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. While driving various speeds, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized and required excessive force to maneuver. When the vehicle was initially started, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The failure recurred multiple times. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl * the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the steering wheel seized and the vehicle crashed into a truck. The contact sustained minor injuries to the legs, neck, and back. One of the passengers sustained injuries to the lower back and hands. The other passenger sustained injuries to the lower back and thighs. Medical attention was received and a police report was filed. After the crash, the contact received recall notices for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14e021000 (electrical system: ignition switch); however, the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v153000(steering), however the vehicle was not repaired because the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, who stated that the electronic power assist module was failing. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 15,000.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet HHR engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 2010 Chevrolet HHR?
11 of 516 owner complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet HHR (2%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Chevrolet HHR?
There are 0 recalls and 150 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Chevrolet HHR
Power steering loss 76Door locks 47Loss of power 27Airbag light 24Fuel leak 20Stalling 17Steering lock-up 13Fuel pump 9Fuel smell 9Jerking 8No deployment 7Won't start 7Headlights 6ABS 5Fire or smoke 5Pulling 5
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