47 of the 288 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet HHR are about the fuel system — 16% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 102,280 miles.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Started with gas smell and I was able to see gas dripping down from fuel pipeline in the rear wheel driver side.
NHTSA complaint #11727282 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 no warning signs on my computer system prior to this. This leaking fuel could have put myself and my family at risk for harm due to the fire risk.
NHTSA complaint #11631633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
fuel line leak
NHTSA complaint #11539705 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel Line is leaking on back left rear. Other models have recall but i have a 2011 with the same exact problem
NHTSA complaint #11539144 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 [luckily] ran over to a hose and brought it to the vehicle to extinguish the fire.
NHTSA complaint #11527554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line leaking on driver side rear
NHTSA complaint #11508818 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11501927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 stated that the leak was nearby the driver's side rear tire and exhaust pipe. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated, however he noticed that the fuel consumption was rising. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.
NHTSA complaint #11500472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line is rusted, strong smell of Fuel, needs a total replacement.
NHTSA complaint #11481275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel line on the drivers side just in front of the rear tire is leaking fuel.
NHTSA complaint #11479160 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line rusted and leaks
NHTSA complaint #11458941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
A small gas leak developed in the fuel line....
NHTSA complaint #11458486 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11447145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11444144 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #11439870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11439269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11438222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #11434455 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 ( $ 1,200.00 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 .
NHTSA complaint #11431992 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11431528 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11425322 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while standing at the rear of the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor present. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel line was damaged due to rusting and corrosion and the lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
NHTSA complaint #11423703 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact was a certified mechanic and noticed that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the fuel line was leaking and needed to be replaced. The contact contacted the dealer and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint #11419546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.