Chevrolet HHR Complaints

3,575 consumer complaints on file.

#11491694October 31, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Rear Section of the rear fuel line started to rott out and started leaking. The sction is where there is insulation on the line, adjacent to the Left rear tire. The rest of the line is good with no corrosion or rust. When the car is running and stopped a puddle forms under the car that is gasoline. I noticed it about a week ago , I smelled gas and thought the engine was the source, but later determined it was the fuel line as I could see the leak. It is by the rear plastic fuel line holder / support. The vehicle is always parked on a concrete driveway or paved street. Never on grass or dirt.
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
#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
#11484705September 15, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated upon parking and exiting the vehicle, she smelled a strong gasoline odor on the driver's side of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. However, the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Action Number: PE20011. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,800.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11481388August 26, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
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
#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
#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
#11478091August 8, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2008 HHR Chevy LS 4D. Within 10 months of purchasing this car (October, 2017) the smell of gasoline became so strong I took it to the local mechanic. The fuel line had completely rusted out. I was told it could have caught fire! Cost of replacement was $420.00. A huge financial burden for a senior citizen. I have original bill for this amount and receipt of payment.
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
#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
#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
#11474383July 17, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, SUSPENSION
When driving my 2009 HHR the steering wheel shakes & vibrate at different intervals. Usually while slowing down to a stop & sometimes after during high speeds. Recently the noise it made was frightening. I had to use my emergency flashers & drive 50 mi per hr. on the freeway to arrive home safely. I took my car to Mark Chevrolet & reported it on 08/02/2021. The car's mileage was 133344. The car is not an everyday vehicle that is driven often. I received the car on 08/17/2021 after the steering column & shaft were replaced along with resurfacing front brake rotors & rear brake job. On August 18, 2021 while driving on the freeway I went to blow my horn at a hazardous situation & discovered none of the steering wheels controls were working, horn & etc. I immediately returned my car to Mark Chevrolet & reported their negligence & how they had risk my life to release the car without these functions working. They supposedly corrected the problem. On 07/05/2022 I had to return my car to Mark Chevrolet because I was experiencing the identical problem with my steering wheel vibrating & make noise. My cars mileage was only 137641 less than a year later with just 4,297 miles driven. They claimed to have tightened something up in the column & returned my car on 07/12/2022. As I was driving on 07/16/2022 again the steering wheel started vibrating & making strange loud noises. I felt so unsafe & tried to make it home safely driving at a reduced speed. I plan to return the car this week back to Mark Chevrolet and am asking for support to rectify this situation. I understand there was a recall on Chevrolet HHR 2009 Steering Electric Power Assist System. I don't know if this issue is related to that. I never received communication from General Motors stating that my vehicle was affected but apparently there is a problem. Please Help!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474408July 17, 2022
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Needless to say, General Motors has dealt with their share of recalls lately and while much of the GM recall news has been devoted to the ignition failures which have forced new CEO Mary Barra to stand before the US Government, this new recall has nothing to do with the ignition cylinder failures. Although the ignition problems can cause a steering issue and some of the vehicles included in the ignition recall are also included in this new recall, this recall pertains specifically to the power steering system. It seems that in the 1.3 million affected vehicles, one or more components of the electric power steering assist system could fail and when that happens, the car will not have the same level of power assist. The General Motors statement announcing this recall is a bit on the vague side in terms of explaining exactly what is causing this loss of power assist, but the automaker has explained that it could be due to a problem with the power steering motor, the steering column assembly, the power steering control unit or a combination of the power steering column and the power steering control unit. Regardless of which of those components fail, it will become much more difficult to steer the car at low speeds, although when driving at higher speeds it may almost be unnoticeable. However, with the increased possibility of accidents, GM isn’t taking any chances so they have made the decision to add these 1.3 million cars to their already lengthy list of recalled models. My 2008 HHR is not listed in any recalls by it's VIN
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474303July 16, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas leak has started on the driver side in front of the rear tire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11470790June 24, 2022
STEERING
Power steering dashboard light came on. Difficult to steer vehicle. Losing power steering is dangerous. Will report the matter to the Chevrolet dealership. No other inspections were done. The dealership may inspect the vehicle. Trying to find recalls to fix this problem for free, but it looks like Chevrolet has not provided a recall for this problem although there are numerous complaints about the failed power steering in their HHR vehicles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11470605June 23, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
While driving, more specific while turning the powersteering goes out at any given time. It has also done this while switching lanes on the freeway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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