2011 Chevrolet HHR problems
Owners have filed 288 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet HHR with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system accounts for 14.9% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 13.9%.
Complaints288
Crashes20
Fires3
Injuries30
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel/propulsion system 14.9% · 43
Electrical system 13.9% · 40
Air bags 10.4% · 30
Steering 8.7% · 25
Engine 8.3% · 24
Electronic stability control (ESC) 8.0% · 23
Structure 7.3% · 21
Unknown or other 5.6% · 16
Severity
Of those complaints, 20 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 30 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Chevrolet HHR in this data, 2011 draws comparatively few complaints; 2006 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 38 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 56,977 miles.
In owners' own words
Intense gas smell and slight ignition delay. No gas smell until after it is running.. I understand I should not even drive vehicle to repair shop because of a fire danger. Many more complaints exactly like mind. This is a huge safety risk because of firze. I question why there was never a recall. We certainly don't have a year to wait for an investigation. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 105,404 miles
My fuel line just in front of the drivers side rear tire has started leaking really bad. There is a strong smell of gasoline plus visible gasoline leaking on the ground. Very dangerous. After a search, it appears that this problem is being investigated by nhtsa and gm. Add my 2011 HHR to the list of fuel lines that has started leaking. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 101,000 miles
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. Iâm concerned with a fire and live on a fixed disability income and itâs food or the vehicle which I need to get to the doctor. Fuel/propulsion system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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