Chevrolet HHR Complaints (2011)

203 consumer complaints on file.

#11727282March 26, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Started with gas smell and I was able to see gas dripping down from fuel pipeline in the rear wheel driver side.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668600June 23, 2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while approaching the locked vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side door had failed to latch securely and was open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 42,495.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631633December 19, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Last week, I noticed fuel leaking out from the bottom of my vehicle on the rear passenger side in my driveway after returning home. I had my vehicle towed into a local shop to get looked at. The shop informed me that my entire fuel line assembly needed to be replaced. They stated that the metal assembly has rusted and corroded over time. At the time of this writing, my vehicle is still in the shop awaiting to get fixed. It is available to be inspected upon request. There are no warning signs on my computer system prior to this. This leaking fuel could have put myself and my family at risk for harm due to the fire risk.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610617August 24, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel lines corroded just like millions of other HHR's. Gas is leaking. What does it take to have a recall on this? Does someone really have to be killed?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11564742January 10, 2024
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
There is a serious electrical glitch that's in the computer, that causes the car to perform poorly at a slow speed, which cases the steering to become very hard to turn, and maintain lanes while driving. All lights, warnings, and gauges fluctuate back and forth, while the bell inide the car when stared keeps chiming.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551279October 23, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line/gas leaking from faulty tube carrying ignitable flammable fluid...no warning just smell and sighting at stop..went to savoy IL dealer immediately and had replaced @ 1k cost approx. 2+ yrs ago...cel
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539705August 21, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
fuel line leak
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539144August 17, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel Line is leaking on back left rear. Other models have recall but i have a 2011 with the same exact problem
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531015July 8, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel line/s started leaking just infront of the left rear wheel about 06/27/2023. Ignition switch started sticking about 06/22/2023.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527554June 17, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I left vehicle running on my concrete driveway while I ran in the house to get my father for an errand. When I came outside and went to get into the vehicle I noticed a fire in the front of the rear wheel on the driver's side kind of dripping flames from the vehicle on to the concrete. Luckily I reacted quickly enough to release the parking brake. [Car is a manual transmisson]. The car drifted forward [driveway has small downhill pitch]and I turned the motor off. Then I [luckily] ran over to a hose and brought it to the vehicle to extinguish the fire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519918May 1, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line is leaking in front of the rear driver's side tire. The lines are heavily corroded. It has not been officially inspected.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510246March 5, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The gauge cluster is not working.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508818February 23, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line leaking on driver side rear
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506187February 8, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line is rusted and leaking. This is apparently in numerous models and prior years as well. This metal piece on the fuel line is leaking. Fuel leaks out no matter how short of time you drive. I’m concerned with a fire and live on a fixed disability income and it’s food or the vehicle which I need to get to the doctor.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501927January 16, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While refueling the vehicle several weeks ago I noted a strong smell of gasoline. I did not see any visible fuel leak at the gas station. Drove the vehicle home approximately 10 miles, 20 minutes travel time. Gasoline smell persisted. On exit from the vehicle the smell became strong and I observed a liquid dripping/pooling under the vehicle on the driveway. Drips were occurring from the driver side rear of the vehicle slightly in front of the left rear wheel approximately 6 inches interior from the edge of the vehicle. After 15 minutes the drips subsided. Vehicle has not been used or moved since this incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500472January 6, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact's son owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, he smelled the odor of gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that he had noticed the smell a few weeks earlier but disregarded the odor. The contact stated that while he was driving, he noticed a trail of fluid on the roadway behind the vehicle. The contact also noticed a puddle of gasoline underneath the vehicle once the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that the leak was nearby the driver's side rear tire and exhaust pipe. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated, however he noticed that the fuel consumption was rising. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490113October 20, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlamps became dim, the bulbs then blew out and headlamps became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,784.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11481275August 25, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line is rusted, strong smell of Fuel, needs a total replacement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11479160August 13, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel line on the drivers side just in front of the rear tire is leaking fuel.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11475751July 25, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel brake line on driver's side rear wheel corroded and sprung a leak. Leaky area was wrapped in a heat protecting shield and which probably collected water and caused the excessive corrosion. I notice many other similar complains regarding Chevy HHRs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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