2011 Chevrolet Hhr Fuel system Problems

Started with gas smell and I was able to see gas dripping down from fuel pipeline in the rear wheel driver side.

NHTSA ID

11727282

Incident

Jan 10, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID

11631633

Incident

Dec 13, 2024

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?

NHTSA ID

11610617

Incident

Aug 22, 2024

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

NHTSA ID

11551279

Incident

Jun 17, 2021

fuel line leak

NHTSA ID

11539705

Incident

Aug 17, 2023

Fuel Line is leaking on back left rear. Other models have recall but i have a 2011 with the same exact problem

NHTSA ID

11539144

Incident

Aug 14, 2023

Fuel line/s started leaking just infront of the left rear wheel about 06/27/2023. Ignition switch started sticking about 06/22/2023.

NHTSA ID

11531015

Incident

Jun 27, 2023

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.

NHTSA ID

11527554

Incident

May 25, 2023

Fuel line is leaking in front of the rear driver's side tire. The lines are heavily corroded. It has not been officially inspected.

NHTSA ID

11519918

Incident

Apr 25, 2023

Fuel line leaking on driver side rear

NHTSA ID

11508818

Incident

Feb 23, 2023

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.

NHTSA ID

11506187

Incident

Nov 15, 2022

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.

NHTSA ID

11501927

Incident

Dec 27, 2022

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.

NHTSA ID

11500472

Incident

Dec 26, 2022

Mileage

121,000 mi

Fuel line is rusted, strong smell of Fuel, needs a total replacement.

NHTSA ID

11481275

Incident

Mar 1, 2022

The fuel line on the drivers side just in front of the rear tire is leaking fuel.

NHTSA ID

11479160

Incident

Aug 13, 2022

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.

NHTSA ID

11475751

Incident

Jul 20, 2022

Fuel line rusted and leaks

NHTSA ID

11458941

Incident

Jan 1, 2022

A small gas leak developed in the fuel line....

NHTSA ID

11458486

Incident

Nov 22, 2019

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.

NHTSA ID

11447145

Incident

Jan 9, 2022

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.

NHTSA ID

11444929

Incident

Dec 25, 2021

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.

NHTSA ID

11444144

Incident

Dec 16, 2021

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

NHTSA ID

11439870

Incident

Oct 1, 2021

Metal fuel line is leaking near exhaust. Leak is coming from factory heat sheild that is around the fuel line. Heat sheild is holding moisture causing lines to rust. Doing research I am seeing this is a common problem and wondering why there is no recall.

NHTSA ID

11439269

Incident

Oct 27, 2021

My 2011 Chevy HHR has developed a fuel leak that has progressed to the point where I no longer drive the vehicle. The gasoline appears to be leaking from the fuel line, just in front of the left rear tire and leaks only while the engine is running. I understand that NHTSA is conducting an investigation into this matter, but has not included my year of vehicle. I would like for NHTSA become aware that this fuel leak issue does effect vehicles with manufacture dates outside the scope of its investigation.

NHTSA ID

11438222

Incident

Jun 1, 2021

Fuel supply lines near drivers rear wheel started leaking while engine is running. Strong odors of gasoline and significant puddle of fuel under the car after a short time of running. It appears to be excessive corrosion of the line near the supports, heat shield. This leak seams to be near the exhaust system of the car so could be a fire safety issue. Inside of a garage or other closed area, these fumes could lead to possible explosion from an ignitions source

NHTSA ID

11434455

Incident

Sep 23, 2021