2010 Chevrolet HHR: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 4, 2024 · Steering · 20,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle temporarily returned to normal functionality however, the failure reoccurred. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Filed Oct 4, 2024 · Steering · MO

Although this vehicle is a 2010 HHR, it has less than 23000 miles on it, has been garaged kept and maintained impeccably. The warning light blinks at random and then the power steering fails. It does not matter the speed of the vehicle and happens at random. Once turned off and restarted, the power steering works for approx 5 minutes and then fails again. There was a recall on 2009-2010 HHRs for sudden loss of power steering issued in 3/2014, recall # 14V153000. This recall is not VIN# specific. However, when I contact the dealer for repair of this vehicle, I am told that the recall does not pertain to my VIN#, so its not covered. the federal safety agency has more than 135 complaints about HHRs since 10/2019 with more than half of them being steering issues. This clearly is a wider recall issue than originally thought. My vehicle is inoperable due to this safety issue. I filed a complaint with GM. They told me it was not their issue and I could pay to have it diagnosed and fixed at a dealership. This is a GM issue due to the amount of complaints about this exact problem from other owners. I am hoping GM is made aware of the widespread issues and does the right thing, issuing another recall for all 2009-2010 HHRs regardless of VIN#.

Filed Sep 22, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX

Loss of power while driving 35mph and service traction light along with airbags light keeps showing at random times

Filed May 28, 2023 · Fuel system · OH

Noticed gasoline dripping under the vehicle just behind the driver side rear door. Upon investigation discovered steel fuel line has corroded between a plastic support bracket and fiber heat shield. This seems to be due to a design that allows moisture and road debris (salt) to accumulate, leading to corrosion. This could lead to total loss of power to the vehicle, and poses a risk of fire while in operation or while parked.

Filed Mar 29, 2023 · Steering · MO

Owner of 2010 Chevrolet HHR. While driving approximately 35 MPH and other various speeds, the vehicle intermittently lost power steering functionality. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was parked and turned off, then restarted. The warning light was no longer showing and power steering was restored. After driving for approximately 60 seconds there was again a loss of power steering functionality and the warring light illuminated. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included.

Filed Aug 24, 2022 · Steering · 160,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and other various speeds, the vehicle intermittently lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2022 · Steering · 155,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while reversing into her friend's driveway, the steering wheel lost power steering inadvertently. The power steering warning light illuminated. The contact forcefully steered the steering wheel and pulled to the side of the curb in front of her friend's residence. The contact stated that as she turned off and restarted the vehicle, the steering wheel regained power steering; however, the failure reoccurred while driving and making turns. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that no issues were found; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the same independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering sensors had failed. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000. The power steering sensors and the battery were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that her VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Filed Oct 20, 2019 · Steering · 76,500 miles · OK

2010 chevy hhr lt with 76,500 miles. Sudden loss of power steering while driving. Upon doing research this is a well known problem by gm and they refuse to warranty the defect or perform a recall. Unsafe to drive when power steering suddenly quits on highway. Was driving approx. 60 miles per hour on the highway when light came on dash and lost power steering. Steering to a lot of effort.

Filed Aug 1, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 202,000 miles · IN

While driving my 2010 chevy hhr, I had just exited the highway and was entering the speedway fuel station, my steering just seemed to lockup on me and a dash alert flashed "service ESC" then I suddenly lost all power! In order to avoid any major tragedy like colliding with a gas pump or another vehicle, I was able to run it into the curb I felt like my arms were nearly ripped from the sockets. After having it towed to my home and the following day towed to a mechanic. Discovered that the experience was not exclusively mine, apparently some 444 others had as well. I checked for recall notices was told that the recalls were closed and repairs were done. I would like to know by whom, when and where exactly! It obviously was not done permanently nor satisfactorily as I'm very sore now, but could have been killed!

Filed Apr 13, 2019 · Body · 62,500 miles · IL

The door handle is made of plastic and it fails. The plastic cracks and you can't open the door from the inside. Mine broke. What if someone got caught in a flash flood and you lose power to you window. You die. I think this is a safety issue and gm address the same problem with the ssr. They replace the ssr handles with metal. There are 40,000 members on the hhr forum and a lot more cars on road. Please address this issue. It's scary that one pull on you door handle and you can't get out unless you open the window or crawl out the other side.

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Steering · 103,469 miles · PA

Car lost power steering & steering system light came on . Our mechanic advised 'go to chevrolet, it's a recall but they refused to fix free & charged $268.17 for fix . Claimed it was turbo but what's the difference? Can I get reimbursed? Web site says this year was recalled.

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Steering · 107,000 miles · ID

Loss of power steering. Power steering light comes on and then loss of power steering. I have replaced the relay switch and that has not worked. I have seen (on the internet) that this has been a big problem. I saw that there was a recall for 2009-2010