NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
726 reports94,931 miles · Mar 4, 2014
Steering
DRIVING GETTING ONTO ON RAMP TO INTERSTATE. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN WITH NO POWER STEERING AROUND THE TURN. AND OF COURSE THERE WAS TWO MORE RAMPS TO GO AROUND. TURNED OFF THE CAR TO GET GAS AND THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT OFF. HAVE BEEN READING THE OTHER POSTS AND I GUESS I'M NOT ALONE. …
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DRIVING GETTING ONTO ON RAMP TO INTERSTATE. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN WITH NO POWER STEERING AROUND THE TURN. AND OF COURSE THERE WAS TWO MORE RAMPS TO GO AROUND. TURNED OFF THE CAR TO GET GAS AND THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT OFF. HAVE BEEN READING THE OTHER POSTS AND I GUESS I'M NOT ALONE. I JUST HOPE THAT THIS IS COVERED UNDER A RECALL SO IT CAN BE FIXED RIGHT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10567056
48,000 miles · Feb 27, 2014
Structure
I WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE (DRIVER'S DOOR) SO I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR (IT WAS A SMALL PLASTIC PIECE THAT BROKE), AT A COST WAS $350.00. NOW, A COUPLE OF YEARS LATER THE SAME ISSUE HAS OCCURRED. I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX THIS AT THIS TIME AND THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE IN OUR…
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I WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE (DRIVER'S DOOR) SO I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR (IT WAS A SMALL PLASTIC PIECE THAT BROKE), AT A COST WAS $350.00. NOW, A COUPLE OF YEARS LATER THE SAME ISSUE HAS OCCURRED. I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX THIS AT THIS TIME AND THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE IN OUR HOME. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH A BROKEN DOOR FOR THE LAST 3 MONTHS! IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE - IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO EXIT THE CAR!! AND WHEN THE WINDOWS FREEZE I AM TOTALLY TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE! I ALSO FEEL THAT I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO REPLACE THE DOOR'S INTERIOR EACH TIME THE WEATHER IS COLD AND THIS CHEAP PLASTIC PIECE BREAKS! I HAVE ALSO HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THE OTHER DOORS, BUT MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THEM. SOMEHOW THE HANDLE AND THE MECHANISM THAT OPENS THE DOOR (INSIDE THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR) COME APART AND HAVE TO BE RE-ATTACHED. I CANNOT BE THE ONLY HHR OWNER THAT HAS EXPERIENCED THIS COSTLY AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10566224
42,000 miles · Feb 26, 2014
Steering
MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, I LOSE POWER STEERING, IF I TURN THE CAR OFF THE POWER STEERING WILL COME BACK FOR A WHILE, THEN I LOSE THE POWER STEERING AGAIN. IT IS HARD FOR ME TO TURN THE WHEEL I HAVE CARPAL TUNNEL, ELBOW AND SHOULDER AND NECK AND LOWER BACK PAIN ALREADY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10566200
58,000 miles · Feb 26, 2014
Electrical System
TRIED TO CONTACT GENERAL MOTORS HOT LINE 800-222-1020 SPOKE WITH REP ABOUT IGNITION ISSUES CURRENTLY ON THIS 2007 CHEVY HHR . I WAS TOLD THEIR IS NO RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE ?? YET THE INFORMATION APPEARED IN USA TODAY SPECIFYING THESE VEHICLES . I HAVE EXP . DEAD SWITCH WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THIS CAR , HAPPENS SOMETIMES INCON…
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TRIED TO CONTACT GENERAL MOTORS HOT LINE 800-222-1020 SPOKE WITH REP ABOUT IGNITION ISSUES CURRENTLY ON THIS 2007 CHEVY HHR . I WAS TOLD THEIR IS NO RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE ?? YET THE INFORMATION APPEARED IN USA TODAY SPECIFYING THESE VEHICLES . I HAVE EXP . DEAD SWITCH WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THIS CAR , HAPPENS SOMETIMES INCONSISTENT . DEALER HAS HAD NO INPUT AS TO REPAIR ? AS IT IS INCONSISTENT , I PURCHASED VEHICLE USED ONLY 5 MO. AGO . I AM CONCERNED AS TO WHAT IS CORRECT INFO ? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10566181
74,860 miles · Feb 25, 2014
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT FROM PARK. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE GEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,860..UPDATED 0…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT FROM PARK. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE GEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,860..UPDATED 03/25/14 *BF.
NHTSA ODI #10565856
156,000 miles · Feb 16, 2014
Service Brakes
WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL SHAKES AND VIBRATES, I REPLACED ROTORS AND BRAKE CALIPERS AND STILL THE ISSUE IS GETTING WORSE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10564585
85,000 miles · Feb 15, 2014
Steering
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED, STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN, REQUIRING SIGNIFICANTLY ADDED MUSCULAR STRENGTH TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AND TO TURN AND MANEUVER THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC. POWER STEERING FUNCTION RESTORED AND NORMAL OPERATION RESTORED BY STOPPING THE VEHICLE, TURNING OFF THE MOTOR, AND ELECTRICAL SYST…
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ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED, STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN, REQUIRING SIGNIFICANTLY ADDED MUSCULAR STRENGTH TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AND TO TURN AND MANEUVER THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC. POWER STEERING FUNCTION RESTORED AND NORMAL OPERATION RESTORED BY STOPPING THE VEHICLE, TURNING OFF THE MOTOR, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THEN RESTARTING THE MOTOR. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ON THE TRIP HOME, DISTANCE LESS THAN 3 MILES. RESTORED POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN WITHIN 30 TO 120 SECONDS OF EACH RESTART. OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW FREEZING, VEHICLE OPERATED ON PAVED HIGHWAY IN GOOD CONDITION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10564489
87,000 miles · Feb 14, 2014
SuspensionWheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON AN ICY AND SNOWY ROAD SURFACE, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AS THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO A PARKING LOT WHERE THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON AN ICY AND SNOWY ROAD SURFACE, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AS THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO A PARKING LOT WHERE THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT DRIVE TRAIN AND BOTH FRONT INNER CHROME WHEELS WERE COMPLETELY IMPACTED WITH SNOW. THE CONTACT CLEARED OFF THE SNOW FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING ON A ROAD WITH SNOW OF SIX INCHES OR MORE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
NHTSA ODI #10564395
28,000 miles · Feb 7, 2014
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE HE WAS ATTEMPTING A TURN. THE CONTAC TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND ONCE RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY FOR A SHIRT TIME BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE HE WAS ATTEMPTING A TURN. THE CONTAC TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND ONCE RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY FOR A SHIRT TIME BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
NHTSA ODI #10563413
70,000 miles · Feb 1, 2014
Steering
THE POWERSTEERING WILL GO OUT AS I AM DRIVING. VERY UNSAFE!! WARNING WILL COME ON AFTER THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. IF I SHUT THE CAR OFF I WILL GET THE POWER STEERING BACK TEMPORARILY, BUT THEN IT GOES BACK OUT AGAIN. I SEE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE ON HERE WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10562467
Official recalls
4Apr 10, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac owners at 1-800-762-2737, and Saturn owners at 1-800-553-6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.
Feb 10, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
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Air Bags
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Electrical System:ignition:switch
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Sep 3, 2008
GM IS RECALLING 296,422 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE DOOR ON THE STORAGE BIN IN THE TOP CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO REMAIN CLOSED AS REQUIRED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: A REDESIGNED LATCH WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Jan 30, 2008
GM IS RECALLING 181,516 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIR BAGS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.' IN TESTS, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ENERGY-ABSORBING PLASTIC PIECE TO THE HEADLINER TRIM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
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