2008 Chevrolet HHR: check engine light

Filed Sep 7, 2021 · Fuel system · VA

I noticed a strong odor of gasoline and took the HHR to my local mechanic. He diagnosed it as a rusted fuel line caused by the proximity of a heat shield that traps water.. He was able to repir it by splicing in a section of the line. A bout a yer later the line was leaking again and this time there is not enough line left to splice that isn;t rusted. Obviously this is a danger ranging from leaking gasoline hitting a hot exhaust to a passerby discarding a lit cigarette near the leak and blowing themselves and my car to Kingdome Come. A Check engine light comes on periodically, but is only partially indicative of the gas leak as a possibility. This is a safety issue for both the owner and anyone who might happen by with a lit object

Filed Mar 1, 2021 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · MI

Stored car in garage from october 2020 to march 1 2021. When parked there was a fuel leak of 3-5 drips per second at lh rear wheel. When started and moved out of garage on march 1 there was a steady stream of fuel. The enclosed picture shows puddle of fuel under car after keying-off after the 40 foot move. Prior to garaging the car I contacted chevrolet about the "very common" leak and was told to call my local dealer, all to no avail. I've been waiting to hear if the july 2020 the federal safety agency investigation will turn into a recall. When will a ruling be available? I'm at the point where I will be doing a shade-tree-mechanic repair in lieu of waiting on the federal safety agency. Gm (chevrolet) have been building cars for 100 years. The company knows many vehicles are driven in rust belt states. There is no excuse for fitting cheap un-coated mild steel fuel and purge lines to vehicles that operate in this environment. Note that this vehicle currently has a check engine light on. The code is for a purge system leak. I have found that the purge line running parallel to the fuel line is just as corroded as the fuel line. This is likely where the purge system leak resided. So this vehicle fails to keep liquid fuel in it's fuel line and fails to keep evaporative fuel in the purge system. Please let me know when the recall will be enacted so I can stop needlessly polluting the earth with hydrocarbons. I'd rather have chevrolet foot the bill for the repair rather than me. Thank you!

Filed Sep 17, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 130,000 miles · NY

Hello, how are you? The traction control warning light stays on and the button cannot turn it off. The engine light stays on and there is a service prompt on the information scroll lcd screen. The cruise control switch lights up but the cruise does not engage when the set button is pressed at any speed, ie, 30mph, 50mph, 55mph etc. The research I read recommends to contact you to help get this vehicle included in an existing recall for the same issues in other gm vehicles with the same equipment. In other words, this vehicle has the same defective equipment as other gm vehicles that have been recalled for repair. Due to the fact that this vehicle has the same defective equipment that was recalled in other gm vehicles I request this vehicle be covered under the same recall and able to be repaired as soon as possible.

Filed Aug 25, 2020 · Fuel system · 126,926 miles · OH

I read an article today from the detroit free press about the federal safety agency's investigation of fuel leaks in older chevrolet hhr's, so I wanted to send you an email about my hhr's issue. I took my 2008 hhr in for a normal oil change and they told me about a fuel line leak towards the left rear wheel well of my car. I also have a 'check engine light' that wont go away, and get a message randomly to check my fuel cap. I've replaced my fuel cap twice, and the garage I take my car two says the engine light is tied into the leaky fuel line. I have not replaced the line due to the quoted $1,000 for repair, but have attached the photo below. I believe this is directly related to the federal safety agency's investigation, and would like to know how to move forward next. I also think this leak has affected my left rear tire sensor since it is near the root of the leak and would stop after 15-30 minutes. Thank you for your time today.

Filed Jul 10, 2020 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MI

Fuel line is leaking under the car at the front of the left rear tire. I believe the purge line is also leaking at this location. A check-engine light is currently on for a purge system leak.

Filed Feb 7, 2020 · Fuel system · 93,117 miles · PA

Fuel lines have rusted. Engine light came on. Car is now parked safely. Pending repair. Inferior materials from chevrolet on this car. Many on chevy blog with the same problem.

Filed Feb 27, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 135,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. The check engine indicator illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle position sensor failed. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the warranty was expired and the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Transmission · 98,689 miles · TX

Transmission needs to be rebuilt with less than 100k miles on it. This is the same transmission that is in the colbalt, hhr, and malibu. My transmission shop has a colbalt and malibu in the bay with my car, 10k less miles than mine, with the same issue. The transmission starts by over reving when shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. There is no cel present. Then the car gets a drag like you are driving a brick. Took car to eagle transmission (after chevy house said flush and filter would fix the issue) and now I have to pay for a rebuilt transmission. Chevy refuses to acknowledge the problem, however, any review of any board will show this is a huge ongoing problem. My milage is 98778

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Lights, Steering · 21,910 miles · NV

I purchased my hhr 2008 new and only have 34400+ mileage as to this date, not hard on braking and 2013 the brakes were warped and I have it repaired. I experienced the problem with the ignition once, cannot turn off but after trying it eventually turned off after several try. This happened only once so I did no't take it to the dealer. Then my power steering went out while I was driving 40mph, I stopped the car and called the dealer and advice me to bring it in . The steering assist motor was replaced in 9/1/11. Then nov. 19,2012 the rear side door will not close. My daughter have to drive while I was holding the door close, dealer replaced the internal lock door. Now I a'm having problem with the engine light warning on with the temperature gauge working sometimes. I took it to the dealer and they said that is was not on. So nothing was done . As I said it work sometimes and most of the time it was' not working. I will take it back to the dealer and hopefully it will stay on so they can check what's wrong with it.

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · 6,000 miles · WV

I also own a 2008 chevy hhr lt that is loaded. I purchased this vehicle brand new and currently have 39,000 miles on it. I have had nothing but trouble with this vehicle. I have had all of the following problems and gm replaced some of them. Gm installed a new intermediate steering column, drag links,turned rotors 4 times and right side upper ball joint. After the warranty expired, the brakes once again went to hell in a hand basket. I ordered a set of racing rotors and ceramic brakes, this cured the brake problem. At 37,000 miles, the check engine light came on and I had it checked out and it was the cam sensor. I replaced the sensor and reset the light and it did not fix the problem. I really like the vehicle, but gm needs to do their homework and do more research and development.