2023 having the exact same issue

change the motor under the dash easy fix check your fuses

thank u for documenting this!

I'm having that problem with my 2010 HHR now....

I know you posted this video 9 years ago but it's still helping people today. GM should be ashamed. This happened to me also in a 2008 Malibu LTZ.

Did you fix your car an if so what was wrong with it I’m having the same issue plz lmk thank you

It's the motor for the power stearing, they commonly fail

There's a red wire over near fuse box it works its way loose just tighten it down it works its way loose that's all.

I saw that the NHTSA has a recall bulletin about this problem. #14V153000. They recalled many HHR models and certain ones (2006 through early 2009) are covered for the life of the vehicle. Check with your dealer and cite that recall campaign to see if they'll fix it free. For anyone that paid to replace theirs, you might be able to get reimbursed for it if you still have the receipt (or the dealer has a record), even if you don't have the car any longer.

I had mine fixed on recall

Did you jumpstart car or someone elses it can screw it up if not done right

I got the same problem

Its an EPSCM ... Which stands for electronic power steering control module vary common on chevys and ford focus had to replace a entire rack on a focus. Bc same message and the the entire rack was locked up EPSCM is built into the rack and pinion.

Dealing with this bullcrap now. I have a used 2006.

www.reuters.com/article/us-gm-recall-electric-power-steering/gm-to-recall-1-5-million-vehicles-to-fix-electric-power-steering-issue-idUSBREA2U1ND20140331 Mine just went out today! 2008 hhr Hope this helps ya all hhr folks....✌

Hi

you need to go to the gym and pump some iron if your that weak. is it hard to bend over and wipe yuor but or doesthat hurt your wrist too;

I got same problem

I have a 2010 HHR LT and my car is doing the same EXACT thing in this video. The transmission went out in 2016. It sat at the dealership where I bought it for 2 years. The bank wouldn't go get it. I towed it back to my house so I didn't have to pay storage fees and my best friends mom replaced the transmission for me February 2019, so I would have a working car. It's now leaking transmission fluid. The guy that installed the transmission says the transmission fluid is going into the radiator and now I need a new radiator. He's charging me $475 to replace the radiator. I'm having a second opinion done. I have no idea what's causing the power steering to do this. Hopefully, I can find out soon, as I'm in need of getting this car back on the road.

I have the same problem with a 2007 HHR Chevy

Same exact problem

i have had an 08 driving on my 10th year not a problem until this week, just the powersteering. the other minor silly problem is all the covers underneath used to shield rust has gotten loose a little bit and each time i go over a slight bump everything under there shakes like if you have bad struts, shocks lol i went to change frint and rear struts/shocks thinking it was that, spent $500 in parts $300 in labor. come to find out its just the plastic covers, my tires are good, front/rear end suspension great no need for wheel bearings, control arms, tie rods etc etc. just freaking covers. i can cut them off but then thats how u get rusted break lines, gas lines etc etc. so i just put music on lol

I have a 2007 and im going through it right now....

our 08 had the same problem and the dealer replaced the pump for free about a month ago

thanks i will contact the dealership

mine went out when I replaced the battery

you sound so beautiful. wish we could see you.

I seen a easy fix video on the same thing on a 2010. Its a loose wire that is not screwed down tight under the hood fuse box. GOOD LUCK

what happened since you had it theres A picture of my 2010 Chevy as well

change your fuses i have a 2006 power steering went out replaced both fuses one in engine compartment and one under dash on passenger side now it works

Yes I am having the same problems with my 2007 chev HHR

gm and some dealer will just lie

SOLUTION: Remove the lid on the car's fuse box. To the left of the fuse box towards the back is a small red wire. where it attaches to the fuse box, tighten that screw! That should solve your problem MsPricilla...

Your problem is that you filmed this with your iPhone in the vertical position , turn it sideways and the problem will go away

I have a 2007 HHR and mine just went out. I had not heard about this issue until I did a search on it. 2009-2010 have a recall on this issue.

Hey Jason - I had an issue with mine and when I took it to the dealer they told me about the recall - so I had it done. I would just call the dealer.

there is no fluid....its all electrical..... replace the YELLOW FUSE in the engine fuse box in the top corner marked "60" and youll be all good it worked on mine from watching another video on here

there is a recall on this, just had it done.

I'm having a problem with my power steering. the lights going on & it needs power steering fluid. but where does the power steering fluid go. where do I add the fluid?? can someone please help me & tell me.

since gm went with electric power steering motor instead of power steering pump and fluid this is a problem in all cars with this steering system also cobalt. this was a big mistake they need to build a very good motor i was a gm mechanic for over 42 years and i drove gm all those years but i am changing my mind about what to drive. gm you need to get back to quality instead of trying to make money on junk.

Why people keep buying Chevy junk is beyond me. Do a little research!

I have a 2007 and I am done with this car......I have spent more money since it was paid off then the car payment was. I can't wait until I can dump this thing!

problem with steering wheel hard to turn.

Try Checking the power steering fuse

Yup my Opel GM for Europe the same problem or Not turning on at all . Good thing i will get my muscle mass up ;)

My 2010 is not a recall so I filed a complaint with nhtsa # 888-327-4236 and called gm at 800-222-1020. Last gm I ever buy.

I recieved a letter saying this could happen while driving. I haven't had any problems, thank god! But I'm taking mine to Chevy tomorrow morning and they're fixing it before this happens. Paying too much to have to come out of pocket for these type of issues. Take care of you're car and it will take care of you.

Even though this is not a recall call your dealership and they will fix the steering problem for free. Just did this this week 1-7-2015 on my 2008 HHR

OK MY 06' HHR IS DOING THE SAME THING!! So far ive heard fuze#1, power steering sensor, and power steering motor. which one is it????