Chevrolet hhr power steering problems

This video is showing how my power steering goes out when I'm driving.

[@dgriffin552]

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.

[@MsPbaker206]

I agree and I’m glad it could help you.

[@jordancody4054]

I am dealing with this problem also. Mine completely went out and wouldn't work anymore at all.. I replaced all fuses, had the car rewired, replaced the power stearing motor, and it still will not work.. I love my car. I have a 2008hhr turbo that I've put thousands into and have 255k thousand miles on it.. it's become too much to care for so it sits in my driveway 😢

[@lil0kie]

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.

[@kathyparker8626]

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

[@MrCuddles86]

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.

[@powderman5966]

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

[@williamkaion1146]

K

[@funkywarrior3906]

hey, could you please tell the name of the fuses that are needed? i mean how can i find them at lets say auto zone?

[@kenejones]

Same EXACT thing has started happening recently to my 2006 Chevy HHR.

[@mjjackal]

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

[@mustafa.a.alrawi9159]

Hello can i see this video

[@bulkchart3239]

thank u for documenting this!

[@Bloodrock5711]

I have a 2006 HHR with 106000 miles and I just had the same problem. Started my car everything was fine, then power steering goes out. Picked up some fluid only to find out there is no place to put it. Got back in my car and started it and power steering is fine. Been 2 days with no problems, after reading and seeing the video I have a bad feeling I will see the problem again. Yes I think this should be a recall!!

[@cyberdan1000]

HHR does not use fluid. It has an electric motor attached to the steering column, near your knees.

[@xbox360man2823]

I had the same problem on a 2007 hhr lt (eps) is electric power steering change the fuse under the hood on number 1 fuse it was blown on mine. its the fuses that are square 60 amp. its the first square fuse. also its can be a rack an opion. good luck

[@deleonfamily1990]

Yes. I have a 2008 HHR and the same issue. Took it to the dealer and they said it is not a recall, but it's the same issue as the 2009-x models. All of the power steering motors need to be recalled. I hope GM likes lawsuits because this going to cause more accidents. I

[@nodak81]

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.

[@watley1773]

My problem with the power steering first started on Sept. 25, 2013 my HHR is a 2007, I immediately went to an auto parts store and purchased power steering fluid , went under the hood and found that it didn't need any. The nex,time it happened was 9/30/2013 my daughter suggested I turn the engine off , I did & I was able to steer with no problem . I'm going to get it checked out today

[@dougwyman3190]

Mine too! Takes both hands to turn it.

[@cherfit1]

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.

[@roshawnsims5395]

Yea there are vids and stuff online dealing with the issue. Different cars have dfifferent issues and still I think dealers are doing fixes that they say fix the prob but it fixes one or two of three problems.

[@MsCoxy72]

Well you were right. Recall, but it is said that Chevy still sold these cars knowing that it had the ignition key and power steering issues. Just thankful I didn't have any accident in mine.

[@webpirate22]

just had this problem. It was fuse number 1 that wasn't blown but wasn't making a proper connection. I just changed out the fuse and noticed that the new one fit way more snug than the old fuse..all foot for a week now..

[@mariahuerta9742]

what year model

[@roshawnsims5395]

When I got my car worked on they removed the ground wire and didn't put it back right and my steering would go out in two min so I had to reinstall the ground works good now.

[@opalquest5910]

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????

[@cgillyard]

It happened to me and yes it's dangerous and scary. Get it to the dealer ASAP and NOW! That should be covered under your power train warranty. Also make sure your control arm is in good shape, otherwise that piece may need to be replaced too, that may need to be placed. I just replaced both parts while it was still under warranty.

[@rplagas]

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.

[@chandralee9410]

I am having that problem also with my 2007 HHR, as I drive it will lose all power steering and at the worst time as I am turning. I have Carpal Tunnel, elbow and neck issues and it cause a lot of pain when it goes out like that. Did Chevy do a recall for this issue? Please let me know. Because it comes and goes at free will, this is very dangerous. Who can we alert so someone with power can look into this?

[@josipstanic7134]

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

[@carlosr2825]

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.

[@saidsaadat5645]

Hi . I have the same problem does anyone of you fix your car and what was the problem or what was bad did they change anything or if you could explain what they have done to fix it and how much it cost to fix the issue .?

[@lucasskywalker]

It's bullshit Chevy hasn't recalled these damn things. Someone is going to die.

[@roshawnsims5395]

Do you have spark plug wires? There is a voltage issue the coil pack not being grounded if you have spark plugs connected to the coil. When u turn off the car sys resets. The voltage messes up the electric motor used to steer.

[@MrDasource411]

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

[@dwinellouellette5999]

What covers are you talking about?

[@barbwood5787]

Same thing just started happening to me. Fine for a couple of minutes, then back to driving a tank. UGH!

[@BrandiNaCole]

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

[@kennethr.gravessr.5288]

I have the same problem with a 2007 HHR Chevy

[@roshawnsims5395]

Mine was fixed by getting a new coil pack that had a ground and getting a braided metal wire with posts with holes in it. One side went to coil ground other went to engine block.

[@nodak81]

lol, ok

[@ericapollnitz]

@webpirate22 which one is fuse 1

[@JoeTaco83]

One reason for this problem is because your battery isnt holding enough charge ar you have a faulty alternator. This silly car automaticly powers down everything, even the electic power steering just to keep the motor running on the last bit of juice the battery has and the reason for that is to keep the brakes working if you Have to stop.

[@MsPbaker206]

I know the need to do a recall but they said they weren't aware of this issue. I'm like just do a internet search.

[@lilcharles2006]

My chevy Malibu was doing the exact same thing and I kept driving it and it just went out and I can not drive the car period now because my turning went out

[@stellabender9078]

My HHR just started doing this yesterday....have they found any solutions

[@PrettyPlugg]

There's a recall for it, take it to a dealer to fix for free

[@lupe7783]

i had this problem n i just changed a fuse n is working fine

[@lindaroberts3738]

I have a 2008 HHr and the power steering is doing the same thing, luck my daughter was not hurt because she was driving something need to be done from the Chev place

[@dianeadams4973]

My son has had this same problem with his HHR2006 they just changed ignition a couple months ago now his power steering light comes on #Not safe should recalled

[@syeedaholly5354]

thanks i will contact the dealership

[@chastitymalone6126]

Happen to my 2006 hhr very frustrating

[@victoriajensen446]

happening to my Daughters 2008 model to

[@mattfrazer3278]

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

[@Renee-hd4mc]

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!

[@kaylinnmartinez7658]

thught sense this ''jus happened'' to me today, id add this--under the hood after i checked power stering ''fuse'' i noticed the pos cable alittle loose---tightened it--fixed mine.

[@BrookesWorkmusic]

My car does the same thing and I brought it in for the recall but my car was not covered 2008 Chevy HHR

[@BrandiNaCole]

They are full of crap. It's on the list!!

[@duncanmcleod4459]

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.

[@wyfreak1]

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

[@marylibra2367]

mine went out when I replaced the battery

[@ryad1717]

the problem that with wheel steer sensor or wheel tire 4 tires sensors.

[@moh7318]

اخوي رياض عندي نفس هالمشكله لكن بسيارة فورد فيوجن 2012 وهذي المشكله ماتغيرت حتى مع البرمجه ماسبب ارجوك . I. Have same these proplem in ford fusion 2012

[@kyleholdridge3883]

Same exact problem

[@WorldWideMediaGroup1]

change the motor under the dash easy fix check your fuses

[@gregorybailey1658]

gm and some dealer will just lie

[@ccrozz99]

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

[@gwyndalinascott6471]

Cesar Cruz what did you do to fix it?

[@lindabeckton2619]

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

[@tammyliberto4974]

It happened to my 2007 yesterday

[@gvc56100]

it's the fuse...change it ....

[@tammyliberto4974]

Change them even if they look good?

[@gvc56100]

I would considering sometimes you visually are unable to see a break...the cost is minimal.. then the belt might be shot or then it could be the pump which including labor will cost a couple of hundred at a minimum

[@tammyliberto4974]

Just bought fuses, thanks again

[@JayHatchJr]

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

[@kelleywagner5075]

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.

[@OfficialJerae]

Mine is a 2008 and it does this as well. You need to replace you power steering motor u ded your steering column. Mines now wobbling when stopping also.

[@OfficialJerae]

Well the wheel is wobbling

[@haynesdustin]

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

[@lisaperez3858]

problem with steering wheel hard to turn.

[@MsPbaker206]

That worked for me for a little while and finally I had to take it to the dealership and pay out of pocket to get it fix because my bumper bumper warranty had expired.

[@bulkchart3239]

hope u got your money back because they did do a recall on this.

[@roshawnsims5395]

Your not crazy the electric motor has issues and needs to be replaced. Its not cheap and when you turn the car off the system resets itself.

[@DebraGoodnight-sm7bn]

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

[@MsPbaker206]

I had to replace the power steering motor. At the time it was around $180, check for a recall.

[@stevedeherrera3367]

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

[@MsPbaker206]

Yes, the dealership was able to fix it. It was some sort of electrical issue with the steering wheel. It cost around $200 to fix in 2014.

[@TomJupiter]

​@MsPbaker206 god this just happened to my car if it was $200 in 2014 cant imagine the absurdity they gonna charge me now

[@Akeisha93]

I have this same problem except mines only go out when its cold and its getting annoying nobody can find where the power steering goes so if I can get done advice that would be great.

[@webpirate22]

just had this problem. It was fuse number 1 that wasn't blown but wasn't making a proper connection. I just changed out the fuse and noticed that the new one fit way more snug than the old fuse..all good for a week now..

[@Akeisha93]

thanks ill check that.

[@wyfreak1]

I had mine fixed on recall

[@HelenDWoods]

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...

[@brandontull6109]

Not always. Mine is doing it and the wire is tight.

[@mariamartinez4219]

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.

[@MsPbaker206]

The system on this car is mostly electrical so there is no power steering fluid needed. The motor in your steering column needs to be replaced. A couple of days after I recorded this video that was my outcome and I had to pay about $180 to have it replaced and I've had no problems since.

[@wildhog3217]

Try Checking the power steering fuse

[@cherfit1]

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

[@jasonballard8777]

+Cher Anderson I got the same issue but no recall notice. Did they just start coming out? I know they had this recall in Canada two years ago...

[@notoriousdripmafia7015]

I got same problem

[@maybock40]

There currently a recall for this issue!

[@MsPbaker206]

THANKS!

[@victoriajensen446]

Not for the 2008 model, total bull crap they need to recall them all. And it is not cheep to fix almost 400 bucks.

[@sharisons1]

Victoria Jensen Had to replace same thing on my 2008 HHR this week. Cost $280 for mine at dealership. No recall for mine either. Had to pay out of pocket.

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

+Shari Hinson The '08 isn't recalled but there is a service bulletin on it that covers it. You shouldn't pay out of pocket for it, and if you did you should contact your dealer to get a refund for it.

[@sharisons1]

Thanks for the info The_Doctors_Tardis​. I did contact my dealership and they did refund the repair cost after the bulletin came out.

[@matthouse9007]

2023 having the exact same issue

[@TomJupiter]

Have you discoverer what was wrong?

[@matthouse9007]

@TomJupiter No! it gave up the ghost, now won't even start. Thinking of junking it.

[@TomJupiter]

@@matthouse9007 what model is yiur car?

[@matthouse9007]

@@TomJupiter 2006 chevy hhr

[@TomJupiter]

@matthouse9007 I just looked it up on chevys website there is a recall or Special coverage warranty for the power steering. I called it in today and confirmed

[@MsPbaker206]

I contacted the Chevrolet company and told me to take it the dealership. I ended up paying over $200 to get it fixed. The said my steering motor was bad.

[@BrandiNaCole]

Wow smh

[@Oozingmachismo24]

Why do people still buy Chevys?

[@sheilatirikos2378]

I got the same problem

[@MsPbaker206]

It’s some sort of electrical problem.

[@pleadingmule6700]

Hi

[@angelac6294]

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

[@jordancody4054]

These cars don't have pumps... They have a power steering motor

[@edyost3193]

Please get a hold of me I have important info for u thanks

[@tylerklassen9770]

Your odometer reads 666666 no wonder why

[@MsPbaker206]

It actually read 66688 and at that point it was doing that for a while.

[@hoffer54]

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

[@gregorybailey1658]

hoffer54. not any more

[@TheZOMBKLR]

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

[@kyleholdridge3883]

I was sideways. lol

[@traydeezy5531]

you sound so beautiful. wish we could see you.

[@justinr77]

Weird and desperate

[@nodak81]

simp lol

[@coreyg7575]

You sound like a loser bud

[@honore6901]

Have self respect