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In this video, I experience the 'no crank, no start' issue on my 2007 HHR, which research shows, seems to be fairly common. I thought it may have been the battery at first but when hooking up an alternate power source, I got all the lights and power back, but it would not even crank. Since the starter is very easy to locate and remove, I decided to take it off, go have it tested, and likely get a replacement while I was there.
After having it tested for free at the local Autozone, they confirmed it was A.) engaging intermittently, and 2.) essentially spooling up like a turbo rather than providing engagement at full torque as it should. So, I snatched up one they had in stock and was on my way. After stopping for shade-tree mechanic fuel (read: taco bell) to satiate my hunger, I slide back under Lucy and proceeded to swap out the starter in just a few minutes.
Helpful Tip: Be sure to check the usual suspects first: fuses, relays, connections/ground, etc. The starter seems to be intermittent on these when they start to go bad. Some may experience it randomly, and for others it may just be DEAD. Mine was the latter, it did not cause issues along the way, it just simply stopped. After a few assaults with a small pry bar later, and it still would not engage at all. If you start to experience the issue and don't want to be stuck somewhere, watch this video and take the time to change it.