2007 Chevrolet HHR: gas smell in the cabin

Filed May 7, 2025 · Fuel system · IN

The fuel line on the left back side of the car (back drivers side) was leaking fuel when it was in parking or sitting and idling. Noted fuel smell when car started up and was idling, car was taken to independent mechanic, fuel line was broke in 2 places. It was broke close by the wheel are and the other spot was back by the exhaust

Filed Aug 18, 2023 · Fuel system · MN

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while her aunt was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. After a visual inspection, it was discovered that there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to a past the federal safety agency investigation but was unable to provide specific information. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 12, 2022 · Fuel system · MO

Notice a gas smell coming from the car when I would get out of the car after driving it . but could not find the source of the smell at first . Then one day I was parked on a black Asphalt payment and seen a wet spot on the payment I then looked under and seen a small wet spot on the protector where the gas line run through on the left side near the lower rear door wear it opens up I then made a call to my GM car dealer ship to see if it is under warranty or a recall but they said no recall for the Fuel lines that when i looked up if other people are having the same problem . And found over 614,000 having the same problem . Note I am waiting on the parts from my dealer so they can fix it which is over $900.00 I am paying for it .

Filed Aug 11, 2021 · Fuel system · WV

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle while parked in the garage. Upon inspection, the contact stated that the fuel line on the passenger’s side was leaking. The contact called the dealer and the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 8, 2020 · Fuel system · 260,000 miles · IN

Fuel supply and return lines are rusting through. Leak started just under the drivers side rear door. Upon inspection both lines need replaced completely. I took it to a mechanic and had a patch piece put in on the affected line, but was told this is a common problem with these cars caused by bad design and poor choice of materials. The problem was first noticed when car was stationary and took longer than normal to start. I noticed the smell of gas and there was a visible spot of gas on the ground under the car.

Filed Jul 7, 2020 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · IL

Metal fuel lines in rear left of vehicle leaked profusely due to rusting out. Car stalled and had to tow home. Had to replace line with rubber fuel hose. Noticed strong smell of gas but I assumed it was because I was near a gas station. It happened near pershing and rockwell in chicago and I had just leaft my house which was 2 blocks away.

Filed Jan 26, 2020 · Fuel system · 168,000 miles · PA

I have a 2007 chevy hhr with 175,000 miles on it. Last summer I noticed a gas smell when I would shut the car off. I thought I over filled the tank and the excess went into the charcoal canister. Recently early jan. 2020 the check engine light came on. So, I did on line research and people saying the gas cap was bad. I took it off and it looked fine. Check engine light was still on. So, I called the dealer to make an appt. They did a computer scan and code p0442 came up ( small evap. Leak) and they said my fuel lines had a lot of rust and could be leaking behind the wrap that separates the exhaust from the fuel line. I've seen on line there are many people having trouble not only with the hhr but also but other chevy vehicles. Is there any way customers can get reimbursed to get this issue resolved. Took the car in 01/23/2020

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Fuel system · 173,470 miles · IN

The car began having difficulty starting and would require multiple attempts. Upon parking the car and getting out, I noticed a strong smell of gas that faded very quickly. The following day the trouble starting continued and the gas smell just got stronger and stronger even while driving. I parked the car and returned an hour later to discover a wide puddle of fuel dripping from just in front of the rear driver's side tire. Research has shown that this seems to be happening to a lot of hhr customers regardless of location or exposure to ice melt chemicals.

Filed Jul 29, 2018 · Fuel system · 108,000 miles · MI

Rusted fuel lines on driver's side near the rear. This is a major design flaw with chevy hhrs. I noticed a bad fuel odor coming from the vehicle when it was parked. Upon further investigation there is a solid "drip" from where the line has rusted out. It needs to be fixed before there is a fire or explosion and somebody is seriously hurt or killed.

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 157,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. While at a fuel station, a smell of fuel was detected from the vehicle. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and noticed a leak in the fuel line. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2017 · Fuel system · 143,000 miles · IL

Takata recall gas leak ,car parked in garage strong smell of gas look under gas leaking

Filed Feb 28, 2017 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. While the vehicle was parked or in operation, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, but was not repaired. The VIN was not included in a recall for the fuel system. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.