2009 Chevrolet HHR steering problems
127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light, the ESC service, the ESC off, and the traction control warning lights illuminated, followed by the loss of power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…”
filed Apr 19, 2023
“When driving my 2009 HHR the steering wheel shakes & vibrate at different intervals. Usually while slowing down to a stop & sometimes after during high speeds. Recently the noise it made was frightening. I had to use my emergency flashers & drive 50 mi per hr. on the freeway to arrive home safely…”
filed Jul 17, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS)…Campaign 14V153000 · Mar 31, 2014
Steering problems in other HHR years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 HHR | 25 | 12% |
| 2010 HHR | 231 | 45% |
| 2008 HHR | 297 | 48% |
| 2007 HHR | 424 | 58% |
| 2006 HHR | 458 | 46% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.