2007 Chevrolet HHR steering problems
424 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2007 Chevrolet HHR — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power steering went out while I was driving and it put me in danger and other drivers because it was hard to control the vehicle, the steering wheel was really tough to turn. The vehicle wasn't inspected by a professional because the problem just occurred.”
filed Nov 20, 2025
“Power steering lights up and I am unable to turn the steering wheel. When I shut the motor down and start back up, the steering starts working again. This has been doing this for about 4 years now. I took it to White Allen Chevrolet when it first started happening and they told me that they drove…”
filed Sep 19, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other HHR years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 HHR | 25 | 12% |
| 2010 HHR | 231 | 45% |
| 2009 HHR | 127 | 25% |
| 2008 HHR | 297 | 48% |
| 2006 HHR | 458 | 46% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.