2010 Chevrolet HHR fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Dec 27, 2023MIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Gas line rusted and leaking. Gas everywhere, strong odor, highly flammable. Under inspection at the Chevy dealer in Highland Twp. No warning lights were on.

   NHTSA complaint #11562075 · source
2. Filed Oct 24, 2023INFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the vehicle released gasoline fumes inside and around the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not under recall for the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

   NHTSA complaint #11551536 · source
3. Filed Aug 17, 2023MIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   While operating vehicles , the smell of fresh gasoline was coming into cabin. Made left hand turn to pull over and check gas cap, as I turned the rear of my car spun around like I was on ice. Almost hit pedestrians, my rear tires soaked with gasoline…scary. Gas pouring out from real lines next to Muffler.

   NHTSA complaint #11539043 · source
4. Filed May 28, 2023OHFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Noticed gasoline dripping under the vehicle just behind the driver side rear door. Upon investigation discovered steel fuel line has corroded between a plastic support bracket and fiber heat shield. This seems to be due to a design that allows moisture and road debris (salt) to accumulate, leading to corrosion. This could lead to total loss of power to the vehicle, and poses a risk of fire while in operation or while parked.

   NHTSA complaint #11524184 · source
5. Filed Apr 3, 2023OHFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Fuel line leaking, driver side, forward of rear wheel. A very dangerous and common problem, one more of the many similar complaints on HHR-COBALT build platform spanning multiple years. This vehicle has only 60,000 miles.

   NHTSA complaint #11515158 · source
6. Filed Mar 9, 2023ILFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The Fuel Lines needed to be replaced because gasoline was leaking from the lines. Zaabs Full Service Auto Repair of Bloomington, IL 61701 at 711 E. Lincoln Street replaced the Fuel Lines. We noticed a bad fuel/gasoline smell and finally saw it leaking. No warnings other than the smell. We took the vehicle 2010 Chevrolet HHR LT into Zaabs for diagnosis and replacement. We leave on a busy street and a fire or explosion could have easily happened due to people tossing…

   NHTSA complaint #11511026 · source
7. Filed Jan 11, 2023FLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I smelled a strong odor of gas behind the right rear wheel of my 2010 Chevy HHR. Two different mechanics verified that the fuel lines had rusted through and need to replace. The first mechanic said that the car was unsafe to drive, and that he was not qualified to replace the lines. I had the vehicle towed to a Chevy dealership would confirmed that the lines rusted through. Google search states the cost to replace the fuel lines including labor will be around $1,034. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11501308 · source
8. Filed Sep 23, 2022MIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Strong smell of gasoline on left side of vehicle in front of rear tire. Gasoline is present when viewed from underneath. Looks like leakage is in area where 4 lines (supply/vent/brake?/brake? ) are mounted together...or certainly in that area. I do see on line that this is not a new issue with owners. Have just started the process of getting quotes on this repair.

   NHTSA complaint #11486050 · source
9. Filed Sep 20, 2022WIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   From drivers side rear, fuel line rusted thru the axlefuel leaking Dealer replaced rusted fuel line from the good line tat firewall to the nylon hosed at the fuel tank. Cost 850.00

   NHTSA complaint #11485541 · source
10. Filed Jul 17, 2022KYFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    My fuel line is leaking like so many others. Driver side near the rear wheel well in the bracket that holds the lines to the body. I also owned a 2007 Chevy hhr that had the same issue, both started at just over 150,000 miles. While the leak on the 2007 was minor the leak one the 2010 has gotten so bad that the vehicle will no longer idle.

    NHTSA complaint #11474364 · source
11. Filed May 11, 2022ALFireFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Fuel line leaking right in front of rear driver side tire. Puddles up. Steady leak. And strong odor of gasoline in and outside of the car. Gets me woozy at times. It also gets on my tires and affects steering if I was parked on pavement for a while it puddles back to my rear tire. And makes me worry about a fire. Right in the back seat where a car seat would be. Because I was driving through my yard a while back and my family was burning some limbs and stuff. All at once I…

    NHTSA complaint #11464142 · source
12. Filed Jan 19, 2022129,000 miINBody & StructureFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the underbody and rear wheel well were rusted and corroded adjacent to the exhaust pipe. The contact noticed that fuel was leaking. Eventually, the contact detected an abnormal odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the nickel installation shield on the fuel lines had several holes. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…

    NHTSA complaint #11448025 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology