jrsharp21

Recently I have noticed that there is a rattle in my steering wheel. It is almost a vibration of the steering wheel. It happens usually when I am braking. It doesn't happen all the time. I would say it happens about 60 to 70 percent of the time right now.

In doing a search, it looks like in the past there was some issues with older model HHR's. Is this still a known issue in the more recent models?

Looks like it's time for her first trip to the shop.

TiggersHHR

Have the front brake rotors checked - sounds like one might be slightly warped.
Be ready though - the rotors can not be turned/resurfaced very much and most of the time are just replaced.
New rotors are not made like the ones on the older cars - cost savings and poor quality materials.
Also, have the calipers checked - one might be sticking a little.
Best of luck

Zagohhr

I had the same (Shaking steering wheel when braking) on my HHR about 1 and half year ago. I would suggest you to check the top nut that is attached between the Steering wheel shaft and the steering column. Mine has it loose, leading on this. Yours is new. I suspect that the nut doesn´t have the proper torque from plant (pretty common). I just tighted it, and I rid this.

bjall4jc

I had that too, they just turned the rotors. About a month later, they started up again, they replaced the rotors and pads-5k miles later, still in good shape.

jrsharp21

Is this easy to get to? I am very stupid when it comes to car parts.

Zagohhr

Is under the dash, is easy to access. Just follow the upper rod of the Steering wheel. On the first knot you´ll see a Nut. You just need a 1/2" wrench or socket to tight it.