Gas line is very rusted and has a gas leak at the first retainer clip by the fuel tank. Leaks a lot of gas. This line should not rust the way it did, very rusty at every bend in fuel line.
2006 Chevrolet HHR fuel system complaints
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I took my car to get the ignition recall repaired picked it up with a very serious fuel line leak above drivers side rear wheel, that was not leaking when I took it in like that and was told it was a common problem with this make and model. I am very angry and upset to find this to be common in an 8 year old vehicle, that I now have no transportation because its too dangerous to drive.
Fuel leak in front of drivers side rear wheel. This is completely unacceptable in an 8 year old vehicle. The fuel line corroded and leaked heavily, cost me $254.22 to replace this faulty gas line. I am obviously not the only person this has happened to. I have also had all the other typical problems such as the key will not release from ignition, bad rotors, loose front end bushings and excessive front end vibration over typical street cracks. Broken drivers side interior door handle, cracked windshield...... *tr updated 10/22/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a sudden smell of gasoline without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was a fuel line leak that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was approximately 113,277.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The engine failed to restart and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the rear fuse box and fuel pump were replaced. The failure persisted after the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Drove 1 mile. Turned engine off for 15 min. When restarted car it started shaking, warning message on dash read engine power reduced. Unable to drive more than 30 MPH,with car still shaking drove 1 mile to my local mechanic, when mechanic restarted car and conducted dx test and reset code the problem resolved, no further incidents after miles of test driving. Hesitant to drive car any long distance for fear it may happen again and curious if other hhr drivers have had this problem or if there was a silent recall.. Would like advice as to how to correct this issue, prevent a recurrence without expensive dealer costs and feel safe driving this vehicle. Please advise. Thank you
I was traveling down the highway when the dash panel warning lights all started flashing on and off. When it did this the power steering went out and when I tried to stop the engine revved up and the power brakes didn't feel right. It felt like the vehicle had the old style manual brakes. It has done this several times and when I researched it online I noticed there were several other hhr owners experiencing the same problem. The problem originally started with the traction control light to come on randomly and I would have to disconnect the battery to reset the computer.
The gas lines on this car have rusted through. This should never happen.
I went to move the car in my driveway, when I noticed on odor of gasoline. I didn't observe any gasoline, and started the car. It took longer than usual to start, as if it took a while for gasoline to get to the engine. After moving it, I noticed gasoline dripping from under the car, just in front of the driver's side rear tire. I brought the car to a chevrolet dealer. The dealer inspected the car and told me that the fuel lines were corroded, leaking, and needed to be replaced. I was then told the new fuel lines were on back order, and it may be several days before they could get them. The car sat at the dealership, waiting for the parts. It took four weeks. Why would the fuel lines on a 2006 automobile be corroded? Is it the alcohol in gasoline? Why were fuel lines on back order, and take four weeks to get? Is general motors having trouble keeping up with demand because so many are corroding?
On or about 30aug08 al line to the fuel pump on my 2006 chevy hhr leaked causing the car to catch on fire. Prior to this incident, the vehicle had been taken to the dealer for warranty work 7 times. To correct other issues. I am writing because I was charged for the repair. It took 30 days to get the part, and general motors sent a representative to the dealership who took over 300 pictures of the car.
2006 hhr had been running roughly and check engine light had been coming on (intermittently at first). Was told to make sure gas cap was securely seated, add some gasoline treatment, use higher grade gasoline - all of which helped some for a short while. After 3 weeks of intermittent episodes, finally took it to a gm dealership where the code indicated that the #1 cylinder ignition coil needed replacing, mechanic also recommended replacing all spark plugs and doing an injection flush. Had the #1 cylinder coil replaced and replaced all spark plugs. About 1 month after work was done, car resumed running rough with the check engine light coming back on. Took car back to same gm dealership, this time they told me that I couldn't drive the car anymore until all six fuel injectors were replaced. Found copy of gm(?) bulletin #08-06-04-001 describing problem and how to correct it. We have the defective injectors. All this work cost us a total of $922, loss of use of the vehicle for 4 days, and 4 trips to the dealership (approx. 25 miles each trip). Sent email to chevrolet explaining problems and asking for reimbursement of $922, have received no response to date.
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