Chevrolet HHR Complaints

3,575 consumer complaints on file.

#11515168April 3, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the rear of the vehicle started burning. The contact was able to stop the fire and the contact noticed that the gasoline was leaking onto the ground under the vehicle. No one was injured and no police report was filed. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the fitting to the gasoline trunk was damaged causing the gasoline to leak. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 28,000
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515025April 2, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Leaking fuel near the left rear tire I have read online that other individuals are having the same issue. Please advise Thanks
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514503March 29, 2023
STEERING
Owner of 2010 Chevrolet HHR. While driving approximately 35 MPH and other various speeds, the vehicle intermittently lost power steering functionality. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was parked and turned off, then restarted. The warning light was no longer showing and power steering was restored. After driving for approximately 60 seconds there was again a loss of power steering functionality and the warring light illuminated. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511026March 9, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The Fuel Lines needed to be replaced because gasoline was leaking from the lines. Zaabs Full Service Auto Repair of Bloomington, IL 61701 at 711 E. Lincoln Street replaced the Fuel Lines. We noticed a bad fuel/gasoline smell and finally saw it leaking. No warnings other than the smell. We took the vehicle 2010 Chevrolet HHR LT into Zaabs for diagnosis and replacement. We leave on a busy street and a fire or explosion could have easily happened due to people tossing cigarettes. Problem appeared in January 2023. ZAABS REPAIR INVOICE #5922 DATED 03/06/2023 = PAID IN FULL $337.81. ZAABS PHONE (309) 386-1999.
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
#11509856March 2, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Service Air Bag message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that she needed to pay out of pocket for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to be serviced. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509647March 1, 2023
STEERING
The power steering failed, it is available for inspection. My safety and the safety of my two very young children were put at risk. Suddenly as I crossed the rail road tracks and attempted to turn right onto another street, the power steering went out of my vehicle. I narrowly avoided a collision with another vehicle stopped at the stop sign on the street I signaled to turn down. It hasn't been inspected by anyone yet. The power steering light came on right as it failed and I had no assisted power steering, manual only.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508726February 23, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed fuel leaking from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. A Chevrolet dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact stated that he was able to look under the vehicle and found that the fuel line was corroded. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall for a fuel line that was issued for similar Chevrolet HHR vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
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
#11502844January 20, 2023
STEERING
My vehicle is the 2010 HHR with electric assist steering. As with thousands of other Chevrolet HHRs, my power steering abruptly stopped working. It is the EPS system that is notorious for stopping abruptly and was and is the subject of a recall. However, GM refuses to repair mine like they have over a hundred thousand others with the same exact issue. They state that my vehicle, though exactly the same as thousands and thousands of others subject to the recall, is not included in the recall. . . How can this be? Same exact issue. . .
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
#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
#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
#11499712January 1, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Rusted fuel line is leaking and spraying fuel on ground and exhaust.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497101December 12, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Corrosion of the metal fuel lines underneath the vehicle towards the rear and in the vicinity of the left rear wheel well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496417December 7, 2022
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while exiting the driveway of a restaurant, the steering wheel failed to respond as needed. The contact turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to a second independent mechanic who informed the contact that the key was stuck in the ignition switch and the electrical system was burned. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11495475November 30, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Heavily leaking fuel line. Read over 600,00 vehicles affected by this! Why the heck has there not been a recall?!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494735November 23, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving at various speeds between 30-65 MPH, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to steer and the vehicle lost electrical power. The contact stated that she would veer to the side of the road or park the vehicle whenever the failure occurred. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that upon attempting to restart the vehicle and inserting the key in the ignition switch, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that she continually turned the key in the ignition switch until the vehicle restarted. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly and the vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under an NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V171000 (Electrical System) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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