My 2008 HHR LS has a mind of its own. Several days after I bought the car from Apple Chevy/Cadillac in April 2012, a power steering fuse blew causing the power steering to go out completely, at the time I had a service air bag light that continued to pop up as well. I took it to the shop and they fixed the issue. The fuse from the power steering was replaced and as for the airbag light, they said they had replace a dielectric fuse(not sure what that is) but it fixed the light issue. Several months later, I am outside of my warranty and the cars power steering goes out whenever it likes. I found out if I place the car in park and turn it off, turning it back on resets the light and i regain control of my steering. Apparently, there is nothing the dealer can do and now I am uncertain of driving the vehicle with the chance of losing the power steering during these upcoming winter months and Pennsylvania's icy roads. What am I to do?

First time Car owner,
2008 HHR LS

 

Sounds like the electric power steering motor is going bad and may need replacing.
You said there is nothing the dealer can do? Guess you mean as far as a warranty issue. I'm sure they can repair it, but you will have to pay for it.
Just one of the gambles of buying a used car. Sometimes repairs may be needed.
Turning the key off/on is just resetting the computer that controls it. There is a seperate control module for the steering motor.

Hope this helps and........Welcome to the site.

 

read this thread https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-tutorial-library-21/power-steering-motor-replacement-w-pics-31289/

 

I can understand your frustration and concerns about your experience with your HHR.

I apologize for my confusion, but what is the reason that the dealership can’t do anything about your concerns?

Michelle, Chevrolet Customer Service