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2010 Chevrolet HHR steering problems

Owners reported steering problems in 234 complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR, 34% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
234 34% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
63,000 miles 197 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
8 and 0
Injuries and deaths
3 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When steering problems show up

Steering complaints by mileage, 2010 Chevrolet HHR Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 63,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 4 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 25 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 59 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 52 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 29 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 12 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 5 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 4 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 5 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 1 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 63,000 miles
Based on 197 complaints that include mileage. 45% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles4
20k to 40k miles25
40k to 60k miles59
60k to 80k miles52
80k to 100k miles29
100k to 120k miles12
120k to 140k miles5
140k to 160k miles4
160k to 180k miles5
180k to 200k miles1
200k+ miles1

What the data shows

Of the 197 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 8 crashes, 3 injuries.

What owners wrote

Tl * the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the steering wheel seized and the vehicle crashed into a truck. The contact sustained minor injuries to the legs, neck, and back. One of the passengers sustained injuries to the lower back and hands. The other passenger sustained injuries to the lower back and thighs. Medical attention was received and a police report was filed.

Reported at 102,000 miles, July 2014 CrashInjury

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn after the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was restarted , however, the failure recurred. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.

Reported at 134,000 miles, October 2015

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