10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 63,308 miles
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Gas is pouring onto the driveway on the left rear side when the vehicle is running
- Roseville , MI, USA
I smelled a strong odor of gas behind the right rear wheel of my 2010 Chevy HHR. Two different mechanics verified that the fuel lines had rusted through and need to replace. The first mechanic said that the car was unsafe to drive, and that he was not qualified to replace the lines. I had the vehicle towed to a Chevy dealership would confirmed that the lines rusted through. Google search states the cost to replace the fuel lines including labor will be around $1,034. The dealership is charging me $1,754! During my Google search, I saw that many other owners of Chevy HHRs have had the same issues. I wish for Chevy to reimburse me the expense to replace the fuel lines.
- Dunedin, FL, USA
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.
- Grand Rapids, MI, USA
From drivers side rear, fuel line rusted thru the axlefuel leaking Dealer replaced rusted fuel line from the good line tat firewall to the nylon hosed at the fuel tank. Cost 850.00
- Fort Atkinson, WI, USA
Fuel line leak at drivers side rear wheel well. Same leak that has been reported by others.
- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA
Fuel lines have corroded causing fuel to leak. Located at rear wheel of driver's side near exhaust pipe.
- Maceo, KY, USA
My fuel line is leaking like so many others. Driver side near the rear wheel well in the bracket that holds the lines to the body. I also owned a 2007 Chevy hhr that had the same issue, both started at just over 150,000 miles. While the leak on the 2007 was minor the leak one the 2010 has gotten so bad that the vehicle will no longer idle.
- Sandy Hook, KY, USA
Fuel line leaking right in front of rear driver side tire. Puddles up. Steady leak. And strong odor of gasoline in and outside of the car. Gets me woozy at times. It also gets on my tires and affects steering if I was parked on pavement for a while it puddles back to my rear tire. And makes me worry about a fire. Right in the back seat where a car seat would be. Because I was driving through my yard a while back and my family was burning some limbs and stuff. All at once I get flagged down where it has caught fire to my car. Luckily I put it out before it did any permanent damage. But it is not safe for sure.
- Irvington , AL, USA
My 2020 HHR (which I utilize while in Florida) developed a fuel leak on the driver side just in front of the rear tire. This fuel leak is right alongside the exhaust system which created a very unsafe scenario that could have easily resulted in an explosion and / or fire while driving this vehicle. I did some research and it appears that vehicles like mine are all experiencing a similar problem. I took my car to the Chevy dealer and it cost me $940 to fix this problem. With so many owners of similar vehicles having the exact same problem I believe this should have been covered under a General Motors recall and those who had to pay to get this fixed should be reimbursed. I have attached a copy of the receipt for the work done by the Chevy dealer for your informtion. I did notice that an investigation has been underway to determine if GM should recall vehicles for this problem. Had I been driving on the highway and not realized there was a gasoline leak right by the exhauset pipe it could have been a very tragic situation for me and my family. Thank you for looking into this and please let me feel free to contact me if you have any questions, etc.
- Webster, NY, USA
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.
- Troy, MI, USA
Leaking fuel tank and lines. Very hazardous smell and liquid performance of vehicle won't start.
- Monroe, MI, USA
The fuel lines are corroded and leaking from several areas. The cost to replace all the fuel lines is $1000. I cant sell it, trade it in, or drive it in this condition as even a minor fender bender could ignite the fuel and cause the car to explode with me inside. Cliffords car care center is a AAA recommended service center has inspected and confirmed the defective fuel lines. Parts are in high demand as thousands of HHR and Cobalt owners are having the same problem with corroded, leaking fuel lines. I have to wait 3 to 10 days to receive the parts. I have owned many cars and my last car I owned for 21 yrs and none have ever had a problem with leaking and corroded fuel lines. This is a known defect as hundreds of thousands of HHR and Cobalt owners have already reported this issue and an investigation is currently underway. A recall is needed and I should be refunded the cost of this repair.
- Kingwood, TX, USA
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.
- Paw Paw, MI, USA
Noticed strong odor of gasoline upon exit of vehicle after driving approximately 1 mile. Puddling of gas in front of left rear tire. Fuel line had rusted out. Original owner, under 100K miles. Vehicle was never in an accident.
- Glenview, IL, USA
3/8" steel fuel supply line at R/R tire area rotted out do to a covering put on by factory. It caused water moisture to collect and rotted out the steel line causing a fuel leak near exhaust pipe. Can see fuel dipping on ground when engine is running and car is parked.
- Ronkonkoma, NY, USA
Vehicle was noticed to be leaking fuel near driver's side rear wheel wheel. Brought to dealership to repair & was notified that fuel line was corroded & needed to be replaced to keep from leaking fuel all over driveway, roadways & parking lots. Was a constant steady leak worsening over time, occuring when stationary or moving.
- Quincy, MA, USA
Fuel lines rusting through and leaking in front of left rear wheel.
- Milwaukee, WI, USA
I had drove the night before and was smelling gas but I thought it was my back pack blower got up and started my car the next day 15 20 min come back out gas pouring out by the driver rear tire like a waterfall and just gas everywhere thought it had been raining seriously just filled up the night before
- Hamilton, OH, USA
Suspicion of a fuel leak was noticed by our noses about a month ago. Visually confirmed 10-22-20 via visual inspection after fuel pools developed after vehicle use and parking in garage. Appears to be the fuel return line, top line, near the left rear wheel in the area where there is heat shielding on the lines. I had thought that a flex fuel vehicle would have had extremely corrosion resistant fuel line material. Apparently not. A perceived value at time of purchase from the new car dealer doesn't exist. There is a loss of fuel economy, and an increased risk to the vehicle and garage and attached home. There is also the offensive fumes. Reduced value of the auto and repair/replacement expense that will be significant. Leaking fuel also appears to have accelerated corrosion of other materials in the area it affects.
- Machesney Park, IL, USA
- Bloomington, IL, USA