Chevrolet HHR Complaints

3,575 consumer complaints on file.

#11447145January 12, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446287January 5, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I turned on my rear window defrost in about 55 degree weather and 45 minutes later my rear window shattered
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
#11446395January 5, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11445931January 3, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Brake light tail light and rear blinker housing keeps melting leaving us with no working lights what so ever. Costly and dangerous
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446075January 3, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
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
#11444929December 25, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line leak by rear driver side tire. Vehicle was hard to start then ran fine as had lost fuel pressure while sitting not running. Noticed fuel on ground by tire contacting dealer Monday for repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11444259December 18, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11444260December 18, 2021
AIR BAGS
My air bag service light continues to turn on and off at various intervals. I think it has to do with a faulty passenger underneath sensor but I'm not sure. I know there's been several recalls involving the airbag wiring and electronics so I think it may be related to that work. It hasn't been fixed yet or replaced. I believe it maybe related to the other airbag recalls or a faulty sensor from the start. This is a common issue I've come to findout.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11444144December 17, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel line has corroded near the driver rear tire and is leaking fuel near the exhaust pipe. The leak is bad enough to create a 12 inch puddle in less than 30 seconds.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443504December 12, 2021
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving the vehicle approximately 45mph, the power steering light came on the dash. While driving straight was not an issue, attempting to pull off the road was difficult. I checked owners manual which told me to take it to a dealer. This in itself was bothersome. I opened the hood and called my mechanic, who told me to check fuses. I replaced the fuse and the vehicle was fine for about 4 weeks, but once again driving 30-35 mph, the light came on the dashboard. I have saved both replaced fuses, I’m wondering after reading other reports whether the fuses are even blown? Either way, this is not a safe situation to be driving any speed without power steering. Mine is a 2007 Chevrolet HHR with approximately 163 k miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442656December 4, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441246November 22, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
In 2016 the rear passenger door latch failed. Thinking it was a natural wear & tear type thing, we ordered parts online and re[paired it ourselves for about $100 With in 6 months something inside the door failed, we opened it up and thought we repaired it again, but something is wrong and it just wont open. Has not opened in over 5 years, but I can live with it. after all it is the rear passenger door. In 2018 the front passenger door latch failed and again we ordered parts online and repaired it ourselves for about $100. In 2019 the spring inside the front passenger door broke, but since the door still opened & locked, we let it ride. I can live with the interior door handle feeling loose as long as it still opens the door. In June, 2021 the front drivers interior door handle broke off in my hand while opening the car door. I took it to the dealership for repair at a cost of $237....should have just ordered the part and replaced it myself....or switched out the one from the rear passenger door (lol) since we dont use that door anymore. Wednesday, 11/17/21, the driver front door latch failed. It would not have been much of an issue, but we were not home and I had to drive home with the window down and holding the door closed. This caused my husband, who already has anxiety issues, MUCH anguish. I now also had to deal with his having a panic attack while driving, with the window down and holding the door so it would not open while moving. We did stop at the local mechanic and their initial parts search says $245 for parts, plus labor, so roughly $400 this time. I am starting to wonder if the door latches on Chevy cars are just defective and needed to be recalled way before 2016? I know there was a recall on Ford door latches. I have heard instances where the hatch latches have failed on 2011 HHRs, so I know it is just a matter of time before my hatch latch as well as the drivers rear door latch fails.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441369November 22, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she noticed there was a puddle on the ground located on the rear driver's side. Upon inspection, the contact detected a fuel odor and noticed there was a fuel leak coming from the fuel lines. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE20011 (Fuel System, Other). The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440612November 16, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
fuel line actively leaking under the driverside passenger area.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439870November 9, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Known issue with Chevrolet HHR/Cobalt - corrosion of fuel line and leak just forward of driver side rear wheel. See https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2020/INOA-PE20011-5388.PDF
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
#11439481November 5, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL LINE ROTTED THRU SPRAYING ON EXHAUST LEFT REAR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439547November 5, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My key gets stuck in my ignition and will not pull out happens when I'm in park and it's been a persistent ongoing problem I how to do the key release the button every time to have my keys released the back hatch of my HR is locked and it will not open it from the outside Norwood open from the inside this is also been ongoing issue I had my brake line and abs and line and inspect them in your place and my abs traction and tire pressure light remain on even after being serviced I took it to a dealership dealership and the dealership refuse to do the recall on it and want to charge me to have the whole modules replaced but it's my knowledge has a recall going on with the traction and abs I bought the car used about 4 months ago. Before my back Hats about of my HHR locked up for good where I used to lock the door the back latched did not lock you and you will still be able to open the bat match even if the doors are locked so either I'm facing it being locked completely and I can't get into it or on a good day is unlocked for me but will not remain lock when I lock the doors
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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