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3.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,345 miles

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2011 Chevrolet HHR fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2011 Chevrolet HHR Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #34

Feb 232023

HHR

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Fuel line leaking on driver side rear

- Stephens City, VA, USA

problem #33

Nov 152022

HHR

  • miles
Fuel line is rusted and leaking. This is apparently in numerous models and prior years as well. This metal piece on the fuel line is leaking. Fuel leaks out no matter how short of time you drive. I-€™m concerned with a fire and live on a fixed disability income and it-€™s food or the vehicle which I need to get to the doctor.

- Knoxville , TN, USA

problem #32

Dec 272022

HHR

  • miles
While refueling the vehicle several weeks ago I noted a strong smell of gasoline. I did not see any visible fuel leak at the gas station. Drove the vehicle home approximately 10 miles, 20 minutes travel time. Gasoline smell persisted. On exit from the vehicle the smell became strong and I observed a liquid dripping/pooling under the vehicle on the driveway. Drips were occurring from the driver side rear of the vehicle slightly in front of the left rear wheel approximately 6 inches interior from the edge of the vehicle. After 15 minutes the drips subsided. Vehicle has not been used or moved since this incident.

- Lillington, NC, USA

problem #31

Mar 012022

HHR

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Fuel line is rusted, strong smell of Fuel, needs a total replacement.

- Scotia, NY, USA

problem #30

Aug 132022

HHR

  • miles
The fuel line on the drivers side just in front of the rear tire is leaking fuel.

- Pell Lake, WI, USA

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problem #29

Jul 202022

HHR

  • miles
Fuel brake line on driver's side rear wheel corroded and sprung a leak. Leaky area was wrapped in a heat protecting shield and which probably collected water and caused the excessive corrosion. I notice many other similar complains regarding Chevy HHRs.

- Island Lake, IL, USA

problem #28

Jan 012022

HHR

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Fuel line rusted and leaks

- Delafield, WI, USA

problem #27

Nov 222019

HHR

  • miles
A small gas leak developed in the fuel line....

- Romeo , MI, USA

problem #26

Jan 092022

HHR

  • miles
I am a former master certified mechanic from 1982 to the mid 90's. I also have a mechanical engineering degree and worked at GM for 22 years. I owned this vehicle since November 2014 and recently sold it to my girlfriends daughter. I have done all the repairs on this vehicle since 2014. I was told there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, I found the fuel lines rusted and leaking in front of the left rear tire where they contact a plastic holder. The evaporative lines are in the same bundle and are also rusted and will fail soon. The mileage on this vehicle is 201k miles.

- Mussey, MI, USA

problem #25

Dec 252021

HHR

  • miles
Fuel line leak by rear driver side tire. Vehicle was hard to start then ran fine as had lost fuel pressure while sitting not running. Noticed fuel on ground by tire contacting dealer Monday for repair.

- Delmar, MD, USA

problem #24

Dec 162021

HHR

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The fuel line has corroded near the driver rear tire and is leaking fuel near the exhaust pipe. The leak is bad enough to create a 12 inch puddle in less than 30 seconds.

- Howell, MI, USA

problem #23

Oct 012021

HHR

  • miles
Known issue with Chevrolet HHR/Cobalt - corrosion of fuel line and leak just forward of driver side rear wheel. See https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2020/INOA-PE20011-5388.PDF

- Princeton, NJ, USA

problem #22

Oct 272021

HHR

  • miles
Metal fuel line is leaking near exhaust. Leak is coming from factory heat sheild that is around the fuel line. Heat sheild is holding moisture causing lines to rust. Doing research I am seeing this is a common problem and wondering why there is no recall.

- Manchester, PA, USA

problem #21

Jun 012021

HHR

  • miles
My 2011 Chevy HHR has developed a fuel leak that has progressed to the point where I no longer drive the vehicle. The gasoline appears to be leaking from the fuel line, just in front of the left rear tire and leaks only while the engine is running. I understand that NHTSA is conducting an investigation into this matter, but has not included my year of vehicle. I would like for NHTSA become aware that this fuel leak issue does effect vehicles with manufacture dates outside the scope of its investigation.

- Redford, MI, USA

problem #20

Sep 232021

HHR

  • miles
Fuel supply lines near drivers rear wheel started leaking while engine is running. Strong odors of gasoline and significant puddle of fuel under the car after a short time of running. It appears to be excessive corrosion of the line near the supports, heat shield. This leak seams to be near the exhaust system of the car so could be a fire safety issue. Inside of a garage or other closed area, these fumes could lead to possible explosion from an ignitions source

- Elizabethtown, IN, USA

problem #19

Aug 082021

HHR

  • miles
I would like to report of a fuel line leak in the fuel lines from the fuel tank to the engine. The lines are leaking due to corrosion caused by the manufacturer encasing the lines in, I think heat resistant tape to protect from the nearby exhaust, and a plastic type clamp that holds and separates the fuel and brake lines. The vehicle does not have to be running for fuel to leak as it will leak if just the key is on due to the electric fuel pump. I have read many complaints of this online and understand that there is an investigation into this safety problem ( fire hazard due to proximity of exhaust). This is a manufacture design / engineering problem and should be recalled by them. This is a very expensive repair ( $ $1,200 if only fuel, more if brake lines need replacing ), that not all people will be able to afford and will therefore ( like myself ) continue to drive their vehicles until they can have it repaired or worst try to attempt to repair it themselves ( not something I would suggest ). I think everybody is at risk if vehicles are driving around leaking fuel ( and maybe losing brakes next ) because people can not afford to fix them. I hope tragedy doesn't strike first ( as seems to be the case nowadays ) before people are motivated to take action. Attached are pictures showing the lines dry and wet. The tape and clamp are visible in picture, showing where corrosion and leaking occurred.

- Watertown, MA, USA

problem #18

Sep 022021

HHR

  • miles
Fuel line leaking very heavily. I have read that some of these vehicles were recalled but mine was NOT. The fuel is leaking at a very heavy drip drip drip rate from the rear driver side and causing fuel puddles. This is directly near the exhaust system. I-€™m very surprised as I also have an identical 2008 Chevy HHR with similar but lighter leak. I-€™m surprised that this is not a recall given a fuel leak. It should also be an EPA issue. Why would the car use coated brake lines but no stainless or coated lines for fuel when they run so closely to the exhaust system? This should easily be a safety/environmental recall related issue.

- Hopewell Junction, NY, USA

problem #17

Jul 152021

HHR

  • miles
i began noticing a fuel smell at the rear of my car late last week. upon inspection, I noticed that my fuel lines were corroded below some heat shield fabric ahead of the left rear wheel. when I went online, I noticed a recent recall for this exact problem, except, it did not include my model year.my complaint is that this car is identical, with regards to the fuel delivery and that GM should include it in its recall. I have not attempted to contact any dealership as of yet, because entering my vin, does not produce a positive result on this site or others I have tried.

- Orleans, Ontario, Canadak4a1s4, NY, USA

problem #16

Apr 082021

HHR

  • 103,560 miles
Drove car approximately 10 miles and parked in driveway. Immediately smelled gas upon exiting car and saw puddle forming in front of left rear tire. Could feel the spot where leak was coming from and see the drops as they fell. I crawled underneath and took these pictures. The corrosion was at one of the brackets right before a piece of heat shield. I then peeled back part of the heat wrap and found that it was very wet from the leaking gas as was the frame and other parts in the vicinity of the leak. The leak only occurred of course when the fuel lines were pressurized. Approximately 15 minutes after the car was shut off the drips of fuel would stop.

- Ashley, IN, USA

problem #15

Feb 142021

HHR

  • 174,368 miles
Because of poor design the fuel lines on my HHR rusted and developed a leak spraying fuel over the bottom of the vehicle. We noticed the oder of gasoline when we parked. It is a 2011 HHR

- Oostburg, WI, USA

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