2011 Chevrolet HHR fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Dec 19, 2024KYFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Last week, I noticed fuel leaking out from the bottom of my vehicle on the rear passenger side in my driveway after returning home. I had my vehicle towed into a local shop to get looked at. The shop informed me that my entire fuel line assembly needed to be replaced. They stated that the metal assembly has rusted and corroded over time. At the time of this writing, my vehicle is still in the shop awaiting to get fixed. It is available to be inspected upon request. There are…

   NHTSA complaint #11631633 · source
2. Filed Aug 24, 2024ILFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Fuel lines corroded just like millions of other HHR's. Gas is leaking. What does it take to have a recall on this? Does someone really have to be killed?

   NHTSA complaint #11610617 · source
3. Filed Oct 23, 2023ILFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Fuel line/gas leaking from faulty tube carrying ignitable flammable fluid...no warning just smell and sighting at stop..went to savoy IL dealer immediately and had replaced @ 1k cost approx. 2+ yrs ago...cel

   NHTSA complaint #11551279 · source
4. Filed Jul 8, 2023KSElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Fuel line/s started leaking just infront of the left rear wheel about 06/27/2023. Ignition switch started sticking about 06/22/2023.

   NHTSA complaint #11531015 · source
5. Filed Jun 17, 2023PAFireFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I left vehicle running on my concrete driveway while I ran in the house to get my father for an errand. When I came outside and went to get into the vehicle I noticed a fire in the front of the rear wheel on the driver's side kind of dripping flames from the vehicle on to the concrete. Luckily I reacted quickly enough to release the parking brake. [Car is a manual transmisson]. The car drifted forward [driveway has small downhill pitch]and I turned the motor off. Then I…

   NHTSA complaint #11527554 · source
6. Filed May 1, 2023MIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Fuel line is leaking in front of the rear driver's side tire. The lines are heavily corroded. It has not been officially inspected.

   NHTSA complaint #11519918 · source
7. Filed Feb 8, 2023TNFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11506187 · source
8. Filed Jan 16, 2023NCFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11501927 · source
9. Filed Jan 6, 2023121,000 miNYFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact's son owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, he smelled the odor of gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that he had noticed the smell a few weeks earlier but disregarded the odor. The contact stated that while he was driving, he noticed a trail of fluid on the roadway behind the vehicle. The contact also noticed a puddle of gasoline underneath the vehicle once the vehicle was parked. The contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11500472 · source
10. Filed Jul 25, 2022ILFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    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.

    NHTSA complaint #11475751 · source
11. Filed Jan 12, 2022MIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    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.…

    NHTSA complaint #11447145 · source
12. Filed Dec 25, 2021MDFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    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.

    NHTSA complaint #11444929 · 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