# 2011 Chevrolet HHR - ESC light and the steering went

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-hhr-esc-light-and-the-steering-went/169947>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet\
**Created:** [September 14, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-hhr-esc-light-and-the-steering-went/169947 "2020-09-14T16:22:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![WandaDorgan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/97f17d/32.png) [@WandaDorgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WandaDorgan)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-hhr-esc-light-and-the-steering-went/169947/1 "2020-09-14T16:22:15Z")

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Lost steeri g control and traction light came on and ESC light is on state service require on both

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2020, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-hhr-esc-light-and-the-steering-went/169947/2 "2020-09-15T23:51:04Z")

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There may be a problem with the steering wheel angle sensor.

![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/7/5/75faf42df0763363b4aaa362125836e71e226b6d.jpeg)

This sensor is one of the inputs to the Electronic Stability Control system.

This sensor also informs the computer the direction/rate the steering wheel is turned so the electronic steering rack can provide the proper power assist.

Tester