2010 Chevrolet HHR Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 52 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR, about 10% of its 515 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 102,000. There is no related recall on file, though one fire was reported among these complaints.
- Fuel System complaints
- 52
- 10% of 515
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 102,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Fuel lines located near the rear driver-side tire rust through and develop steady leaks, sometimes producing a strong gasoline odor inside and outside the car.
- Rusted fuel lines running close to the exhaust pipe crack or spray a fine stream of gas under pressure, often where factory insulation trapped moisture and debris.
- Some owners report fuel fumes entering the cabin along with hesitation on startup and gas pooling on the floor.
- A separate ignition-related complaint describes the key not turning to the off position, requiring the fuel pump and battery to be disconnected to shut the vehicle down.
- Persistent check engine lights appeared for some owners without dealers or mechanics identifying a clear cause.
- One complaint reported a fire linked to a leaking fuel line puddling near the rear tire.
When 2010 Chevrolet HHR fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 5, 2011, latest Nov 30, 2024.
Fuel System recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by HHR model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the fuel system a common problem on the 2010 Chevrolet HHR?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 52 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 HHR, accounting for about 10% of the 515 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for fuel line rust on the 2010 HHR?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this fuel system issue.
- At what mileage do fuel line problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 102,000 miles.
- Did any fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows one fire reported among the 52 fuel system complaints and no crashes or injuries.
- What exactly fails in the fuel system on these cars?
- Owners most often describe fuel lines near the rear tire and exhaust area rusting through and leaking gasoline, sometimes accompanied by fumes in the cabin.