Started with gas smell and I was able to see gas dripping down from fuel pipeline in the rear wheel driver side.
2011 Chevrolet HHR: gas smell in the cabin
12 of the 203 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet HHR describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- 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
While refueling the vehicle several weeks ago I noted a strong smell of gasoline. I did not see any visible fuel leak at the gas station. Drove the vehicle home approximately 10 miles, 20 minutes travel time. Gasoline smell persisted. On exit from the vehicle the smell became strong and I observed a liquid dripping/pooling under the vehicle on the driveway. Drips were occurring from the driver side rear of the vehicle slightly in front of the left rear wheel approximately 6 inches interior from the edge of the vehicle. After 15 minutes the drips subsided. Vehicle has not been used or moved since this incident.
Fuel line is rusted, strong smell of Fuel, needs a total replacement.
I am a former master certified mechanic from 1982 to the mid 90's. I also have a mechanical engineering degree and worked at GM for 22 years. I owned this vehicle since November 2014 and recently sold it to my girlfriends daughter. I have done all the repairs on this vehicle since 2014. I was told there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, I found the fuel lines rusted and leaking in front of the left rear tire where they contact a plastic holder. The evaporative lines are in the same bundle and are also rusted and will fail soon. The mileage on this vehicle is 201k miles.
i began noticing a fuel smell at the rear of my car late last week. upon inspection, I noticed that my fuel lines were corroded below some heat shield fabric ahead of the left rear wheel. when I went online, I noticed a recent recall for this exact problem, except, it did not include my model year.my complaint is that this car is identical, with regards to the fuel delivery and that GM should include it in its recall. I have not attempted to contact any dealership as of yet, because entering my vin, does not produce a positive result on this site or others I have tried.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while standing at the rear of the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor present. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel line was damaged due to rusting and corrosion and the lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact was a certified mechanic and noticed that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the fuel line was leaking and needed to be replaced. The contact contacted the dealer and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside of the vehicle. The contact then noticed a puddle of gasoline underneath the rear passenger's side. The vehicle was taken to tom henry chevrolet (5886 william flinn hwy, bakerstown, pa 15007, (724) 471-4569) who informed the contact that there was fuel leaking at the fuel line near the rear passenger's side control arm. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. *bf
My fuel line just in front of the drivers side rear tire has started leaking really bad. There is a strong smell of gasoline plus visible gasoline leaking on the ground. Very dangerous. After a search, it appears that this problem is being investigated by the federal safety agency and gm. Add my 2011 hhr to the list of fuel lines that has started leaking.
My vehicle has a gas leak. Smells like gas while driving and noticed gas under vehicle while parked.
Intense gas smell and slight ignition delay. No gas smell until after it is running.. I understand I should not even drive vehicle to repair shop because of a fire danger. Many more complaints exactly like mind. This is a huge safety risk because of firze. I question why there was never a recall. We certainly don't have a year to wait for an investigation.
The ECM came on with no warning causing the vehicle to veer off the road to the right and skidding this happened three times in the past year which is scary at best also there is a smell of exhaust and fuel in the cabin.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet HHR fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2011 Chevrolet HHR?
12 of 203 owner complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet HHR (6%) 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 2011 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 2011 Chevrolet HHR
Door locks 25Fuel leak 22Airbag light 16Loss of power 11Stalling 10Check engine light 9Power steering loss 9Jerking 7Pulling 7Fire or smoke 5
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