2010 Chevrolet HHR: fuel pump failure

Filed Oct 21, 2021 · Fuel system · MI

Near 110,000 miles on my 2010 HHR SS I began noticing a gasoline smell and leaks under the car, and the engine was sputtering and nearly conking out under acceleration. The repair shop diagnosed it as a rusted and leaking fuel line under left rear seat, and a failed high pressure fuel pump probably due to the fuel leak. Fuel lines were replaced. Cost was too high to replace the HP fuel pump at this time.

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Electrical · 52,197 miles · IN

On sunday, march 31st, 2013, my vehicle was locked in the running position and it was impossible to get my key out of the ignition. The vehicle continued to run until I was able to contact a local car expert who was able to pull the fuel pump fuse to get the engine to stop running. The next day, this same person took the vehicle in to his shop and replaced the "ignition lock cylinder" per a "silent" gm recall. Soon after this incident, I began hearing about a gm recall on the "ignition switch". I was then sent a letter from gm to that effect. The letter also stated that I could be reimbursed for work done if I had repairs made on my own. When I applied for a refund for the labor cost that I incurred, I was notified by the team chevy of valparaiso, in dealership and told that I would not be compensated for by expenses because the current recall was for the "ignition switch" and not the "lock cylinder". I tried to explain that the other part was also a part of a previous recall; however, the rep refused to acknowledge the issue with the "lock cylinder". After doing some online research, I have found that many people have also experienced this same "locking in the run position issue". For this reason, and the fact that gm is once again slow to acknowledge a dangerous defect in a vehicle with a history of dangerous defects, I am writing to file an official complaint. At this point, I do not feel safe in my vehicle. I currently have two recalls out on my car and have already replaced by power steering assist motor after it failed on a busy highway in the middle of a left hand turn. There are a series of major flaws with this vehicle and gm needs to take responsibility for the safety of its customers and make this right. I would also hope that the federal safety agency can influence gm to expand their recall to cover all ignition related problems.

Filed May 8, 2012 · Electrical · 39,980 miles · IA

I returned from the grocery store and my key couldn't switch off the ignition or be withdrawn. The car was running while I did some research and tried out the plunger release that worked for others. I discovered that the plunger to release the lock is working properly, so it must be the ignition lock itself that is defective. I found the fuse block and located the fuel pump fuse and pulled it to stall the engine. The ignition is still on, but since it's 9pm, I'll have to wait until tomorrow before I can get it checked.

Filed Apr 9, 2012 · Electrical · 34,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. The contact notistated that the key could not be turned while inside the ignition and the vehicle could not be shut off. The contact had to disconect the fuel pump fuse from the fuel box in order to shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The current and the failure mileages were 34,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2011 · Electrical · 23,968 miles · CA

The key is stuck in the "on" position and there is no way to shut the vehicle off unless you pull the fuel pump fuse or disconnect the battery.

Filed Sep 5, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 37,000 miles · TN

The key will not turn to the off position, can not turn off vehicle, have to disconnect fuel pump power and then disconnect the vehicle battery. Mfg knows of this problem and will not do anything with out charging large amount of money. I have been a mechanic for many years and have not seen this problem ever. I want to see a recall to correct this very dangerous condition.

Filed Aug 10, 2011 · Electrical · 57,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the key would not remove from the ignition. In order to stop the engine from running, the battery was disconnected and the fuel pump fuse was disengaged. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired either. The failure and current mileages were 57,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 8, 2011 · Electrical, Locks · 46,000 miles · OK

The ignition interlock cylinder in our 2010 chevrolet hhr failed and the key became stuck. We were unable to remove the key or turn it to the "off" position. I had to remove the fuel pump fuse and battery to shut the vehicle off. This also disabled the airbags in the vehicle. Gm stated they knew there was a problem and have issued "advisories" but no recall so the customer is responsible.

Filed Jun 15, 2011 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated the ignition switch malfunctioned causing the key to become stuck in the on position. The contact was only able to turn the vehicle off by removing the fuel pump fuse and disconnecting the battery. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who replaced the entire ignition switch. The dealer confirm the cause of failure. The failure mileage was as 40,000.