Chevrolet HHR Complaints (2010)

516 consumer complaints on file.

#11501653January 13, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas is pouring onto the driveway on the left rear side when the vehicle is running
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501308January 11, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486050September 23, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485541September 20, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11481052August 24, 2022
STEERING
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and other various speeds, the vehicle intermittently lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11480381August 21, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
I have replaced the lower control arms four times within the last 3 years that part is defective there are supposed to last 10 years. It affects your steering when breaking. This part needs to be recalled immediately. The last time I replaced the lower control arms was April 16th 2021.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11479938August 18, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line leak at drivers side rear wheel well. Same leak that has been reported by others.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11477597August 4, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel lines have corroded causing fuel to leak. Located at rear wheel of driver's side near exhaust pipe.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474364July 17, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11469471June 15, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The gas pedal would stick and the car would not decelerate when removing pressure from it. This happened a couple of times on separate days but would unstick and decelerate fairly quickly. Then today the gas pedal not only became stuck but it accelerated and I had to hit the brakes to get it to stop accelerating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468388June 9, 2022
STEERING
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000. The VIN was unavailable. The contact stated that the dealer had a long waiting list, so the vehicle taken to an auto repair shop and repaired there.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464142May 11, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463126May 2, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
aBOUT 3 WEEEKS ago I went to exit my 2010 Chevrolet HHR ls and the drivers door handle broke off in my hand. This caused me to climb over to the passenger side to exit. After wards I realized that I could use the power windows to roll the window down to open door from outside. If in the case of a crash the power windows would not work thus trapping me and all of my occupants in the vehicle. I checked on the hhr owners web site and many owners complain it is a constant problem . Some carry extra in vehicle to combat the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11453684February 23, 2022
STEERING
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while reversing into her friend's driveway, the steering wheel lost power steering inadvertently. The power steering warning light illuminated. The contact forcefully steered the steering wheel and pulled to the side of the curb in front of her friend's residence. The contact stated that as she turned off and restarted the vehicle, the steering wheel regained power steering; however, the failure reoccurred while driving and making turns. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that no issues were found; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the same independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering sensors had failed. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000. The power steering sensors and the battery were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that her VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11448025January 19, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the underbody and rear wheel well were rusted and corroded adjacent to the exhaust pipe. The contact noticed that fuel was leaking. Eventually, the contact detected an abnormal odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the nickel installation shield on the fuel lines had several holes. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified however no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11447402January 13, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446297January 5, 2022
STEERING
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated the instrument panel. The contact also stated that excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle as he proceeded to drive home. The dealer was notified about the failure and informed him that his vehicle was not included NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering). The contact was instructed to no longer drive the vehicle and to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11445227December 28, 2021
STEERING
My power steering is going out randomly making it unsafe to drive, I see there's a recall for 2010 chevy hhr power steering which is exactly what's happening with my vehicle. When I turn it off and turn it back on it will work for a minute then click and go back out, yet when my vin was ran the recall doesn't show up for my car even though the recall states 2010 chevy hhr.. mine clearly has the same issue as the other recall yet you guys haven't put it on my vin so it can be fixed properly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439664November 8, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked outside, the odor of fuel was present inside the home. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel had leaked from the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel line had failed to cause fuel leakage. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437714October 21, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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