Hello, my name is John and I am new to this forum.
I have a 2010 HHR with 83,000 miles on it. Tonight I was driving my car when the "power steering" displayed on the dash, and poof, no power steering. I drove to the nearest auto parts store, and the guy said it probably blew a fuse. he showed me where the #19 fuse was on the right side of the console. The 2amp fuse was blown. I replaced it, only to have it blow again about 10 seconds later. I saw a post about the #1 60amp fuse under the hood. I checked it and it is ok.
Any help would be appreciated....... thx

 

Welcome to the site. I have seen a bad power steering motor blow fuse #19. Easy way to check is to unplug the power steering motor replace the fuse if it don't blow it's a bad motor if it blows then you need to start looking other places for a short.

 

thanks lucky....... where do I unplug power steering motor at?

 

Here this is good how to on changing out the motor. You can see the motor connector. https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-tutorial-library-21/power-steering-motor-replacement-w-pics-31289/

 

Here's some more info. Note post #13 & 14. https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...+steering+fuse

 

Great job on referring John to the steering motor thread Lucky.

 

Thanks. Just trying to help and share info. There is strength in numbers and I'm happy that we still have new member joining the site every day.

 

thanks for all the help lucky......... I will get started on it first thing in the morning.

 

Me too Lucky, we're growing every day, and your contributions are always appreciated.

Let us know how you make out John, and good luck with the repair.

 

Well, I got the motor today. $83.50 with free shipping. I just finished installing it using the link you sent me. (What a lifesaver) Took the car for a 10 mile test drive. So far so good. The next few days will tell.
Thanks again for the help Lucky!!!!!!!