2009 CHEVROLET HHR Fuelpropulsion System Problems

Fuel line is leaking near left rear wheel wheel

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak near the driver's side rear door. The contact stated that the TPMS, ESC, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact researched online and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Action Number: PE20011 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). The contact called the local dealer and was informed there were no recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 136,440.

last week we noticed gasoline showing up on the ground in front of the rear driver side tire. I looked underneath and found a pipe that seems to be corroded. I looked online and found that many people have the same problem, so I haven't had it checked at a dealership. The pipe continues to leak after you walk away and I'm afraid someone will discard a cigarette near the vehicle, or worse. We are generally home, and can be reached for inspection.

Gas leaking from fuel line near rear driver’s side tire

Leaking fuel line near left rear wheel

I was backing my car out of the garage and I noticed a line of liquid on the ground, indicating a leak. I immediately stopped the car, got out and took a look. I traced the leak back to the drivers side at the rear, just before the tire. I could see fuel dripping down from under the car. The exhaust pipe right near the dripping was also wet. I could smell gas and I confirmed that was what was dripping by smelling a drop after I let it fall on my finger. Definitely gasoline. After the dripping stopped, I pushed the car back into the garage. I used a QuickJack to raise the car to get a better look at the area where the leak was coming from. There was massive corrosion/rust of the metal lines in the area. The leak was easily found by just looking for where...

Fuel line driver side rear tire leaking gas.

Fuel line has rusted and is leaking gas under the left rear wheel, near the tail pipe. First noticed by smell while driving, then witnessed gas leaking upon exiting the vehicle at home. Have not had vehicle serviced as I will have to have it towed due to safety concerns. Please continue the investigation into this issue as it is potentially life threatening and the number of complaints are concerning. The vehicle is available for inspection.

Rusted fuel line is leaking and spraying fuel on ground and exhaust.

Heavily leaking fuel line. Read over 600,00 vehicles affected by this! Why the heck has there not been a recall?!!

Fuel Smell / Leak. Car developed a gas smell while driving and after getting out of the car a small amount of gas poured out in front of the passenger door on the drivers side. I was told my gas line has rusted through and will need to be replaced.

Leaking fuel lines in front of drivers side rear tire. Fuel lines appear to be rusted. Fuel lines are routed very near exaust pipe.

Something with steering and ESC problem unknown for now. The fuel line leaked and needed replacement. The drivers wiper is in visibility

Started smelling gas when getting out of car. Smell comes from the rear, on the driver side. Upon inspection, this is caused by fuel line corrosion.

Fuel line corroded and ruptured at the fuel line heat shield area along the car by the drivers side just in front of the back wheel. It was leaking profusely, especially when under pressure as when the engine is on. Went through a half tank of gas in 24 hours. Strong smell and huge, huge fire danger. I found many such reports of the exact same issue from many other HHR owners. Took to Belle Tire in Petoskey Michigan for repair and they told me it's a very common problem with Cobalts and HHR's from the mid to late 2000's. Parts were only inspected by the repair garage. There were no warning lights. Found out by smell and sight and reduced engine performance.

Kept smelling gasoline...took it to a shop...gas lines rusted throughout the whole car but worst of it was at the muffler. It cost $716 to have all lines replaced. Is there a possibility of at least getting half my bill reimbursed? Hard hit to take when you live from Social Security check to Social Security check.

fuel line actively leaking under the driverside passenger area.

My 2009 Chevy HHR began leaking fuel. In April 2020 I had the fuel line repaired. I was told that this is a very common problem with the HHRs because of where the fuel line is located. I just paid $1049 to have the fuel line replaced. I understand that the NHTSA is investigating this issue. I would like to add my complaint to your list of frustrated HHR customers.

Gas/Fuel line leaking at LR door area, not noticed until gas smell. Poor design, wrapping fuel line in insulation near exhaust collects salt and water causing lines to rust, dripping raw gas. A safety hazard, a spark or cigarette butt could have caused a major fire, not only to the vehicle but surrounding vehicles and or property. A Chevrolet HHR is the same platform as a Chevrolet Cobalt and a Saturn Ion, all have the same safety-related issue. I contacted a local Chevrolet dealer they were unable to repair for 4 days, and would not cover needed repairs under a recall or warranty. Imagine leaking gas puddle under the vehicle in a parking lot with children and people walking nearby, fireworks! A recall is desperately needed ASAP!

I have a 2009 Chevy HHR with only 62k miles. Recently while driving out of town there was a strong gas odor in the car all the way home. We had also parked the car in a relatives attached garage leaving a gas odor. When parked at home a puddle of gasoline formed under the car. The fuel leak was from corroded fuel lines on the driver side in front of the rear tire. Upon inspection both supply and return fuel lines were corroded in an approximate 5 foot span. This fuel leak put us at risk of fire and also the entire garage/house where the car was parked. I contacted General Motors about the problem and was told to take it to a dealer for service. I asked General Motors for assistance in the cost and they said it would require a diagnostic by the dealership. I contacted the...

Fuel line corrosion causing leaking of gas that puddles on the ground below. The vehicle is unsafe to drive, or even leave parked in a driveway due to a gas leak!! The smell of gas is very strong due to an active leak under the driverside rear door, no warnings, just smell, visual of drips, and fuel pooled under the car. The car was parked. There is an open investigation started in 2020...how long will it take to recall these manufacturers' defect???

FUEL LINES RUSTED OUT CAR HAS 33000 MILES ON IT

I OWN A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE, A FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED. I SAW GAS LEAKING FROM NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ONTO THE DRIVEWAY. FUEL LINE HAS RUSTED THROUGH NEAR THE HOT MUFFLER. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION.

Fuel lines corroded

I NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM UNDER MY CAR (A 2009 HHR LT2). AFTER BEING DRIVEN I NOTICED FUEL LEAKING OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR IN FRONT OF THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL. MY HUSBAND GOT UNDER THERE AND NOTICE THAT THE TWO FUEL LINES ARE RUSTED THROUGH BY THE PLASTIC CLAMP. I NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR AND I AM TAKING IT IN TODAY TO BE FIXED.

PUDDLE OF FUEL NEAR REAR LEFT WHEEL WELL NOTICED WHEN PARKED. SMELLS OF FUEL. RESIDUE CAN BE SEEN ON AND AROUND POLYMER BLOCK WHERE FUEL LINES MEET.

VEHICLE STATIONARY. NOTICED STRONG SMELL OF FUEL COMING FROM EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND A LEAK SPOT AROUND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. MOVED THE VEHICLE TO INSURE THE SPOT AND SMELL WAS INDEED COMING FROM THE HHR. SMELL DEFINITELY COMING FROM THE HHR, NOT SURE OF THE SPOT (WAS NOT SETTING IN NEW LOCATION VERY LONG). TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL CAR WASH TO CLEAN (IN CASE THE SMELL WAS DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY THE FUEL TANK WAS OVERFILLED DURING REFUELING). DROVE THE VEHICLE AS NORMAL FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. NOTICED THE SMELL AND SPOT AGAIN AFTER PARKING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE SPOT WAS MUCH LARGER AND SMELL WAS MUCH STRONGER. DECIDED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE FURTHER FROM THE HOUSE (FOR SAFETY REASONS) UNTIL I COULD INVESTIGATE FURTHER. MOVED THE VEHICLE TO A REMOTE DRIVEWAY. IT SAT FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, WAS GOING TO MOVE THE VEHICLE...

GAS SMELL AND LEAKS RESULTING FROM FUEL LINE CORROSION. I OWN TWO 2009 CHEVROLET HHRS. I REPLACED FUEL LINE ON MY FIRST VEHICLE A YEAR AGO. NOW THE SECOND VEHICLE NEEDS SAME REPAIR.

WENT TO MY DAD'S. PARKED IN GARAGE. MY NIECE LATER COMMENTED SHE SMELLED GAS. WE CHECKED FURNACE, THEN WENT OUT TO GARAGE TO CHECK THE CAR. WE FOUND A SIZEABLE PUDDLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN FRONT OF THE LEFT SIDE REAR WHEEL. I BACKED THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. LATER WE NOTICED A SOFTBALL SIZED PUDDLE UNDER MY CAR. LATER I CONTACTED A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHEVY COBALTS AND HHRS, THAT I SHOULD HAVE IT TOWED AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD I DRIVE IT AS HE COULDN'T GUARANTEE I WOULD HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO GET OUT OF THE CAR SHOULD SOMETHING HAPPEN. WHEN WE NOTICED THE FUEL WAS LEAKING, THE CAR WAS PARKED.

REFERENCE ODI RESUME PE 20-011,CAR STORED IN A GARAGE AS A SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLE, WHILE ACCOMPLISHING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CAR WAS IDLING AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE GARAGE. NEAR FIRE EXPERIENCE, FUEL LINE RUPTURED JUST ABOVE LEFT REAR WHEEL SPILLING ON TO HOT EXHAUST. CUT OFF ENGINE, BUT PRESSURE IN THE LINE KEPT SPRAYING ON TO HOT EXHAUST PIPE, STOOD BY WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER UNTIL LEAK SUBSIDED .PULLED BACK INSULATION AROUND LINES OVER EXHAUST AND FOUND THE STEEL FUEL LINE RUSTED THROUGH. THERE ARE SEVERAL REPAIR OPTIONS, A GM SHOP CHARGES OVER $1100.00, REPALCEMENT KITS RANGE FROM $95.00 UP TO NEARLY $600.00

I HAVE FUEL LEAKING FROM A FUEL LINE IN FRONT OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND SEE THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO OTHERS. WHAT IS RECOMMENDED AS A REPAIR???

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2020, I WAS AT MY DAD'S. MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. MY NIECE CAME UP SAYING SHE SMELLED GAS AND WAS CONCERNED. WHEN WE COULDN'T FIND AN ISSUE IN THE HOUSE, I SAID MAYBE IT WAS MY CAR. WE WENT OUT TO THE GARAGE AND NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE ON THE LEFT SIDE (DRIVER'S SIDE) IN FRONT OF THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. I MOVED THE CAR OUT TO THE DRIVEWAY AND WE COULD SEE WITHIN SECONDS IT HAD LEFT A PUDDLE THE SIZE OF A SOFTBALL. I LEFT AND DROVE HOME 30 MINUTES LATER. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO CASSIDY TIRE LATER THAT WEEK. THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE LEAK, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS PRETTY FREAKED OUT AND TOLD ME MY CAR WAS LEAKING GAS. WE CALLED A LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE MENTIONED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH CHEVROLET COBALTS AND...

FOR SOMETIME I SMELLED GAS EVERY TIME I PARKED IN THE GARAGE. ONE DAY MY SON SMELLED THE GAS AND NOTICED A WET SPOT BY THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE. TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER WHERE THEY FOUND A FUEL LEAK.

THE FUEL LINE ON MY CHEVROLET HHR 2009 RUSTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST TO ME OF $1300.00. THE INSULATED COVERING AROUND THE FUEL LINE CAUSED THE RUSTING BECAUSE IT RETAINED WATER. SMELLED GAS WHILE IT WAS STATIONARY.

THE FUEL LINES UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR HAVE ROTTED. THEY ARE DRIPPING GAS. IT IS HAPPENING RIGHT WHERE THE BRACKET HOLDS THE LINES.

FUEL LINES RUSTED BY DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE AND UNDER DRIVERS SIDE BACK DOOR. FUEL LEAKING UNDER CAR WHEN STOPPED AND UNDERWAY.

DROVE TO LOCAL CITY FACILITY PULLING SMALL TRAILER FULL OF GRASS CLIPPINGS AND TREE BRANCHES. WHILE UNLOADING TRAILER, I STARTED SMELLING A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR AT THE REAR OF THE CAR, BUT COULD NOT FIND SOURCE. AFTER ARRIVING BACK HOME AND UNHOOKING TRAILER, GASOLINE ODOR WAS STRONG AGAIN, BUT STILL NO SOURCE. AFTER CAR SAT FOR 30-45 MINUTES, A DRIP WAS NOTICED IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE. UPON INSPECTION, THE GASOLINE DRIP WAS ORIGINATING FROM THE PLASTIC SHIELD WHICH CONTAINS THE GASOLINE FEED LINE, FUEL RETURN LINE, AND BRAKE LINE. THIS SHIELD IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE MUFFLER. WHEN I CALLED A TOWING SERVICE TO TOW MY CAR TO A LOCAL GARAGE, THE TOWING SERVICE ACKNOWLEDGED THEY HAD JUST FIXED ANOTHER HHR FOR A GAS LEAK AT THE SAME PLACE ON THE CAR. THEY NOTED IT WAS QUITE COMMON FOR THE STEEL GAS LINE TO...

STEEL FUEL LINE HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND GUSHES GASOLINE AT THE WELL-KNOWN AREA OF DRIVER-SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL FROM INSIDE THE PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELD. SEEMS TO BE AN OVERLY COMMON ISSUE FOR HHRS AND THIS DESIGN OF THE FUEL LINE SYSTEM.

FUEL IS LEAKING FROM FUEL LINES BY THE LEFT REAR WHEEL

FUEL LEAKS FROM RUSTING FUEL LINE AT PLASTIC RETAINER CLIP JUST FORWARD OF LEFT REAR WHEEL. LEAVES A PUDDLE AFTER BEING PARKED AND DRIPS CONTINUOUSLY WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. ATTACHED PHOTOS TAKEN WITH VEHICLE IDLING ON RAMPS IN DRIVEWAY SHOW FUEL STREAMING FROM AREA OF FUEL LINES AND PUDDLE FORMED AFTER ABOUT 1 MINUTE OF IDLING.

FUEL LINE BEGAN TO LEAK IN THE FALL OF 2018. I HAD A LOCAL SHOP REPAIR THE ISSUE FOR $339.99 + 6% SALES TAX FOR A TOTAL OF $360.39 ON 10/24/2018

RUSTY FUEL LINES. CORROSION OCCURS IN EVERY CONNECTION TO UNDERBODY AND BACK PART WHERE FUEL LINES ARE COVERED WITH HEAT RESISTANT MATERIAL. RUST IS SO BIG THAT FUEL LINES START LEAKING FUEL EXCESSIVELY AND VERY CLOSE TO EXHAUST PIPE(EXTREMELY HOT) WHAT MAY CAUSE FIRE. FIRST YOU SMELL FUEL, THEN IT STARTS DRIPPING AND FINALLY YOU HAVE A MAJOR LEAK AND ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE. IT IS A MAJOR PROBLEM THAT CAN STOP YOUR CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE OR CAN START A FIRE OF FUEL IN THE POINT THAT IS VERY CLOSE TO FUEL TANK WHAT MAY CAUSE MAJOR FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

SMELL OF GAS ,ENGINE RUNNING . CHECK CAR AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAK BY THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AT FUEL LINES RIGHT ABOVE EXHAUST PIPE. FUEL LEAKING ON THE EXHAUST. THIS RIGHT AT FUEL LINE RETAINER . THEIR IS A HEAT SHIELD ON THE LINES . THIS FULL OF GRAVEL ANS DEBRIS, LINES ARE RUSTED AND LEAKING , THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS,RESULT COULD BE A FIRE! FUEL PUDDLED ON GROUND

I SEE THERE HAS BEEN COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FUEL LINES ON THE HHR VEHICLES. WE JUST HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. WE JUST SPENT $617.80 TO GET IT FIXED. I DON'T THINK THE SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. MY WIFE FIRST NOTICED IT WHEN SHE WAS DRIVING THE CAR. SHE TOLD ME SHE COULD SMELL GAS. A FEW DAYS LATER WE NOTICED A SPOT ON OUR ASPHALT DRIVEWAY WHERE IT LEAKING. IT STARTED TO EAT AWAY OUR ASPHALT. HOPEFULLY SOMETHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS AND WE CAN GET REIMBURSED FOR THE PROBLEM.

TRIED TO HAVE AN ALIGNMENT DONE AND WAS TOLD I HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL FUEL LEAK. I'M DUMPING FUEL FROM TWO POINTS, ONE OF WHICH IS OVER THE HEAT SHIELD FOR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. IT'S A STEEL GAS LINE, IF THERE'S ONE THING WE KNOW ABOUT STEEL, IT RUSTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN MIXED WITH SALT-I LIVE IN MICHIGAN. YOU'D THINK A FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM WOULD BE BETTER DESIGNED.

FUEL WAS LEAKING AND PUDDLING ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF LEFT REAR TIRE. AFTER STARTING OR RUNNING THE ENGINE. WOULD LEAK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER TURNING OFF ENGINE. COULD SMELL FUEL WHILE DRIVING.

SMELLING FUEL/EXHAUST ODOR WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY WITH SUN ROOF/WINDOW OPEN. DID NOT SEE ANY LEAKING. REMOTE STARTING TOOK LONGER TO CRANK INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER A FEW MORE DAYS HAD SMALL WET SPOT ON GROUND AT LEFT REAR AND THOUGHT I HAD RUN THROUGH A PUDDLE. A FEW DAYS LATER AFTER ARRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I WENT BACK OUTSIDE AND HAD A VERY LARGE PUDDLE OF GAS AT LEFT REAR. WENT TO SERVICE CENTER THE NEXT DAY AND HAD BOTH FUEL LINES COMPLETELY REPLACED FOR A COST OF $550.00 PARTS AND LABOR.

IN REGARD TO THE FUEL LINE INVESTIGATION OF THE 2008-2009 CHEVY HHR, IF IT HADN'T BEEN FOR A LOCAL FIREMAN AND POLICE WE COULD HAVE HAD A REAL PROBLEM. THE FIREMAN WAS BEHIND ME AND SMELLED GASOLINE SO HE SIGNALED ME TO PULL OVER WHICH I DID, BY THAT TIME HE HAD CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND A PUMPER SHOWED UP, FUEL WAS POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR, A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED AND IT WAS TAKEN TO WEBER CHEVROLET IN COLUMBIA ILLINOIS OUR KIDS HAD TO COME AND PICK US UP AND WE WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND PAID THE TOW TRUCK FEE BUT SINCE IT WAS THE WEEKEND WE LEFT THE CAR ON THE PARKING LOT ALONG WITH A PILE OF OIL SOAK. BETWEEN TOWING AND REPAIRS IT WAS ALMOST $1000.00! (WHICH WE HAD TO BORROW AND PAY BACK)

THE FUEL LINES RUSTED AND LEAKED ONTO THE FLOOR. THIS WAS IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL. IT WAS LEAKING WHILE OPERATING ON CITY ROADS AND HIGHWAY. THEN DRIPPING AFTER PARKING. I HAD THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY REPLACED BY PENSKE CHEVROLET IN INDIANAPOLIS. THIS FILLED MY GARAGE WITH FUMES

I COULD SMELL GASOLINE FOR THE LONGEST TIME. AFTER AWHILE I FOUND DROPS ON THE GROUND AND FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL LINE IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC AND HAVE THE SECTION OF FUEL LINE REPLACED