2011 Chevrolet HHR steering problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Chevrolet HHR — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There is a serious electrical glitch that's in the computer, that causes the car to perform poorly at a slow speed, which cases the steering to become very hard to turn, and maintain lanes while driving. All lights, warnings, and gauges fluctuate back and forth, while the bell inide the car when…”
filed Jan 10, 2024
“I tried to used remote start from my fob. It worked the first time but nothing after that..stationary these were the events that followed: all at the same time lost power steering (power steering assist) landed me in the hospital with torn chest muscle while car was moving on a interstate no a/c…”
filed Jan 1, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other HHR years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 HHR | 231 | 45% |
| 2009 HHR | 127 | 25% |
| 2008 HHR | 297 | 48% |
| 2007 HHR | 424 | 58% |
| 2006 HHR | 458 | 46% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.