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
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 25 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 59 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 52 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 29 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
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.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR
- Electrical system 122 complaints
- Fuel system 53 complaints
- Air bags 49 complaints
- Body & structure 45 complaints
- Stability control 32 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints