The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the rear of the vehicle started burning. The contact was able to stop the fire and the contact noticed that the gasoline was leaking onto the ground under the vehicle. No one was injured and no police report was filed. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the fitting to the gasoline trunk was damaged causing the gasoline to leak. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 28,000
2009 Chevrolet HHR fuel system complaints
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The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed fuel leaking from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. A Chevrolet dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact stated that he was able to look under the vehicle and found that the fuel line was corroded. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall for a fuel line that was issued for similar Chevrolet HHR vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
Rusted fuel line is leaking and spraying fuel on ground and exhaust.
Heavily leaking fuel line. Read over 600,00 vehicles affected by this! Why the heck has there not been a recall?!!
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated upon parking and exiting the vehicle, she smelled a strong gasoline odor on the driver's side of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. However, the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Action Number: PE20011. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,800.
Fuel Smell / Leak. Car developed a gas smell while driving and after getting out of the car a small amount of gas poured out in front of the passenger door on the drivers side. I was told my gas line has rusted through and will need to be replaced.
Leaking fuel lines in front of drivers side rear tire. Fuel lines appear to be rusted. Fuel lines are routed very near exaust pipe.
Something with steering and ESC problem unknown for now. The fuel line leaked and needed replacement. The drivers wiper is in visibility
Started smelling gas when getting out of car. Smell comes from the rear, on the driver side. Upon inspection, this is caused by fuel line corrosion.
Fuel line corroded and ruptured at the fuel line heat shield area along the car by the drivers side just in front of the back wheel. It was leaking profusely, especially when under pressure as when the engine is on. Went through a half tank of gas in 24 hours. Strong smell and huge, huge fire danger. I found many such reports of the exact same issue from many other HHR owners. Took to Belle Tire in Petoskey Michigan for repair and they told me it's a very common problem with Cobalts and HHR's from the mid to late 2000's. Parts were only inspected by the repair garage. There were no warning lights. Found out by smell and sight and reduced engine performance.
Kept smelling gasoline...took it to a shop...gas lines rusted throughout the whole car but worst of it was at the muffler. It cost $716 to have all lines replaced. Is there a possibility of at least getting half my bill reimbursed? Hard hit to take when you live from Social Security check to Social Security check.
fuel line actively leaking under the driverside passenger area.
My 2009 Chevy HHR began leaking fuel. In April 2020 I had the fuel line repaired. I was told that this is a very common problem with the HHRs because of where the fuel line is located. I just paid $1049 to have the fuel line replaced. I understand that the federal safety agency is investigating this issue. I would like to add my complaint to your list of frustrated HHR customers.
Gas/Fuel line leaking at LR door area, not noticed until gas smell. Poor design, wrapping fuel line in insulation near exhaust collects salt and water causing lines to rust, dripping raw gas. A safety hazard, a spark or cigarette butt could have caused a major fire, not only to the vehicle but surrounding vehicles and or property. A Chevrolet HHR is the same platform as a Chevrolet Cobalt and a Saturn Ion, all have the same safety-related issue. I contacted a local Chevrolet dealer they were unable to repair for 4 days, and would not cover needed repairs under a recall or warranty. Imagine leaking gas puddle under the vehicle in a parking lot with children and people walking nearby, fireworks! A recall is desperately needed ASAP!
I have a 2009 Chevy HHR with only 62k miles. Recently while driving out of town there was a strong gas odor in the car all the way home. We had also parked the car in a relatives attached garage leaving a gas odor. When parked at home a puddle of gasoline formed under the car. The fuel leak was from corroded fuel lines on the driver side in front of the rear tire. Upon inspection both supply and return fuel lines were corroded in an approximate 5 foot span. This fuel leak put us at risk of fire and also the entire garage/house where the car was parked. I contacted General Motors about the problem and was told to take it to a dealer for service. I asked General Motors for assistance in the cost and they said it would require a diagnostic by the dealership. I contacted the dealership and was told I would get no assistance per General Motors PET equation.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact noticed that there was a leak coming from the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. Additionally, there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a rusted fuel line. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,900.
Fuel line corrosion causing leaking of gas that puddles on the ground below. The vehicle is unsafe to drive, or even leave parked in a driveway due to a gas leak!! The smell of gas is very strong due to an active leak under the driverside rear door, no warnings, just smell, visual of drips, and fuel pooled under the car. The car was parked. There is an open investigation started in 2020...how long will it take to recall these manufacturers' defect???
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not immediately start. The contact later noticed a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact discovered a fuel leak coming from the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Fuel lines rusted out car has 33000 miles on it
I own a 2009 chevrolet hhr. When I started the vehicle, a fuel odor was detected. I saw gas leaking from near the rear driver's side tire onto the driveway. Fuel line has rusted through near the hot muffler. Very dangerous condition.
Fuel lines corroded
I noticed a strong odor of fuel coming from under my car (a 2009 hhr lt2). After being driven I noticed fuel leaking out from under the car in front of the left rear wheel well. My husband got under there and notice that the two fuel lines are rusted through by the plastic clamp. I notified the dealership where I bought the car and I am taking it in today to be fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that when she started the vehicle, a fuel odor was detected. The contact later saw gas leaking from near the rear driver's side tire onto her driveway. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Puddle of fuel near rear left wheel well noticed when parked. Smells of fuel. Residue can be seen on and around polymer block where fuel lines meet.
Vehicle stationary. Noticed strong smell of fuel coming from exterior of the vehicle and a leak spot around the rear passenger side wheel. Moved the vehicle to insure the spot and smell was indeed coming from the hhr. Smell definitely coming from the hhr, not sure of the spot (was not setting in new location very long). Took the vehicle to the local car wash to clean (in case the smell was due to the possibility the fuel tank was overfilled during refueling). Drove the vehicle as normal for several weeks. Noticed the smell and spot again after parking for an extended period of time, the spot was much larger and smell was much stronger. Decided to move the vehicle further from the house (for safety reasons) until I could investigate further. Moved the vehicle to a remote driveway. It sat for several weeks, was going to move the vehicle back to the drive in front of the garage, so I could check work on it. The smell was very strong and the spot was very large. The vehicle would not start, it was out of fuel. When it was previously moved to the remote driveway, it had at least 1/4 tank of of fuel. This means that all of that fuel was in the driveway. I was glad I had moved it and that my granddaughter was never in the vehicle when I had been driving it weeks earlier. Had some friends help me get it moved back to where I could work on it. Found that the leak was somewhere above the passenger rear wheel under a foil like heat shield. Checked on-line, found there was a the federal safety agency investagation on this issue. Really - investagation! This leak is in close proximity of the exhaust system. The reason for the heat shield in the first place. Really glad my granddaughter had not been a passenger for sometime. Further 'investagation' on-line, this is very common issue on several models, especially in the midwest due to salt use for snow removal.
Gas smell and leaks resulting from fuel line corrosion. I own two 2009 chevrolet hhrs. I replaced fuel line on my first vehicle a year ago. Now the second vehicle needs same repair.
Went to my dad's. Parked in garage. My niece later commented she smelled gas. We checked furnace, then went out to garage to check the car. We found a sizeable puddle on the driver's side in front of the left side rear wheel. I backed the car out of the garage. Later we noticed a softball sized puddle under my car. Later I contacted a local mechanic who advised that this is a common problem with chevy cobalts and hhrs, that I should have it towed and under no circumstances should I drive it as he couldn't guarantee I would have enough time to get out of the car should something happen. When we noticed the fuel was leaking, the car was parked.
Reference odi resume pe 20-011,car stored in a garage as a special interest vehicle, while accomplishing routine maintenance car was idling at the entrance of the garage. Near fire experience, fuel line ruptured just above left rear wheel spilling on to hot exhaust. Cut off engine, but pressure in the line kept spraying on to hot exhaust pipe, stood by with fire extinguisher until leak subsided .pulled back insulation around lines over exhaust and found the steel fuel line rusted through. There are several repair options, a gm shop charges over $1100.00, repalcement kits range from $95.00 up to nearly $600.00
I have fuel leaking from a fuel line in front of the left rear tire. I researched the issue and see that this is happening to others. What is recommended as a repair???
Saturday, october 10, 2020, I was at my dad's. My car was parked in the garage. My niece came up saying she smelled gas and was concerned. When we couldn't find an issue in the house, I said maybe it was my car. We went out to the garage and noticed a large puddle on the left side (driver's side) in front of the left rear wheel. I moved the car out to the driveway and we could see within seconds it had left a puddle the size of a softball. I left and drove home 30 minutes later. I took the car in to cassidy tire later that week. They were unable to find the leak, but the mechanic was pretty freaked out and told me my car was leaking gas. We called a local mechanic and he mentioned that this is a known issue with chevrolet cobalts and hhrs. I was told that I should definitely not drive the car wherever I take it as I might not be able to get out of the car safely should something happen. I've been out to the car a few times and the smell of fuel is noticeable. After googling the issue and finding an abc news report from july 2020 and another article about a potential recall and an investigation into the issue, I called a local chevy dealer to mention the issue. I was told there was no recall for it on my VIN and that I should have it towed to them for repair and was given an estimate for the repair. What caused the leak? I can only guess that it is the corrosion of the metal? I don't know that I ever noticed the smell of gas before the 10th. I did take it in for an oil change late march, early april and no one mentioned an issue with fuel leaking or the smell of gas. I have had many cars in my lifetime and I have never experienced an issue like this.
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