The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the vehicle released gasoline fumes inside and around the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not under recall for the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2010 Chevrolet HHR: gas smell in the cabin
9 of the 516 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet HHR describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
The Fuel Lines needed to be replaced because gasoline was leaking from the lines. Zaabs Full Service Auto Repair of Bloomington, IL 61701 at 711 E. Lincoln Street replaced the Fuel Lines. We noticed a bad fuel/gasoline smell and finally saw it leaking. No warnings other than the smell. We took the vehicle 2010 Chevrolet HHR LT into Zaabs for diagnosis and replacement. We leave on a busy street and a fire or explosion could have easily happened due to people tossing cigarettes. Problem appeared in January 2023. ZAABS REPAIR INVOICE #5922 DATED 03/06/2023 = PAID IN FULL $337.81. ZAABS PHONE (309) 386-1999.
Strong smell of gasoline on left side of vehicle in front of rear tire. Gasoline is present when viewed from underneath. Looks like leakage is in area where 4 lines (supply/vent/brake?/brake? ) are mounted together...or certainly in that area. I do see on line that this is not a new issue with owners. Have just started the process of getting quotes on this repair.
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.
The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he detected a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The fuel odor was also detected when the vehicle was parked however, there was no visible fuel leak on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a fuel line leak near the rear driver's side tire that had rusted fuel lines caused by an enclosed nylon block that supported the fuel lines. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.
Gas is leaking on left hand side by the back wheel. The car smelled of gas and was in a parked position when I noticed the leak. Upon inspection it was determined the line was corroded and it was leaking directly from the line.
My 2010 chevy hhr is leaking gas at a fast pace from the fuel line near the rear wheel. I smelled a strong gas odor and after parking I noticed puddle and dripping new my rear wheel. It was gas. I took it to a service shop and they confirmed that the fuel line was worn and broken.
Gas smell coming from the vehicle and trouble starting. Identified a leak coming from the underside back of the car. Gas smell happens when driving, strong when idling, strongest just after stopping. Went to research the problem online and found that this is more than common. It's an epidemic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned that she noticed fuel had leaked on the floor and the vehicle hesitated when started. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 55,000.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet HHR fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2010 Chevrolet HHR?
9 of 516 owner complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet HHR (2%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Chevrolet HHR?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Chevrolet HHR
Power steering loss 76Door locks 47Loss of power 27Airbag light 24Fuel leak 20Stalling 17Steering lock-up 13Engine failure 11Fuel pump 9Jerking 8No deployment 7Won't start 7Headlights 6ABS 5Fire or smoke 5Pulling 5
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