The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that her father noticed that the vehicle was leaking fuel. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the fuel lines had rusted and had started leaking. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,802. Consumer stated mechanic had to take off the fiberglass mat heat barrier because it was soaked in fuel, and was rubbing the exhaust, so we could see the damage.

- Summerfield, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that the fuel lines located at the rear driver-??s side wheel were leaking and that the wheel was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,368.

- Dunnellon, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who discovered that the fuel line connected to the fuel tank was rusted and needed to be replaced. The fuel line was replaced with a temporary replacement part until the permanent part for the repair was available. Ig burton Chevrolet located at 793 bay road, milford, de 19963 was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

- Harrington, DE, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor present inside and outside of the vehicle. Fuel was also discovered leaking unto the ground coming from the rear wheel well. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer arbogast Chevrolet located at 3540 South county rd, troy oh 45373, who diagnosed that the fuel lines were defective and needed to be replaced. The fuel lines were replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,000.

- Piqua, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak underneath the vehicle near the driver's side rear wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the internal and external fuel line was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.

- Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA