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Fuel systemPart report

2006 Chevrolet HHR Fuel system Problems

Complaints
51about this part
Share
5%of 1,006 total for the year
Median mileage
124,293miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 5% of the 1,006 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,293 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2006 HHR fuel line broke at the rear wheel on the left side of the vehicle. The fuel line has a bend at this location and that is where the break occurred. Gas was spraying out when the car was running. This occurred in 2019. I have since replaces the fuel lines with nylon fuel lines.”

NHTSA complaint #11338441, filed 2020-07, 115,000 miles

“Fuel lines are rusted out. Vehicle smells like fuel after being parked for just a short while, so I checked and sure enough the fuel/evap lines are rusted and need replacement. After a little research I see that not only is this is a widespread problem on these vehicles, but the replacement parts are very hard to come by as well. This is hazardous and should be recalled.”

NHTSA complaint #10852502, filed 2016-03, 105,000 miles

“I took my car to get the ignition recall repaired picked it up with a very serious fuel line leak above drivers side rear wheel, that was not leaking when I took it in like that and was told it was a common problem with this make and model. I am very angry and upset to find this to be common in an 8 year old vehicle, that I now have no transportation because its too dangerous to drive.”

NHTSA complaint #10606953, filed 2014-06, 10,900 miles

“My car was taking longer to start and I noticed a strong fuel smell while driving. I stopped the car and discovered a small but rapidly expanding spot of fuel on the ground in front of the driver side rear wheel well. There was a near constant dripping of gasoline and by the next day there was a spot the size of a dinner plate on the driveway stained with gasoline. My mechanic examined the car and said that the fuel line had rusted through and that the vapor line also showed signs of serious rust. …”

NHTSA complaint #10883659, filed 2016-07, 110,000 miles

“Fuel lines rusted out to the point of leaking. Leaking gas is on the left side in front of left rear wheel by the rocker panel.the straps that hold up the fuel tank are also rusted. My research on this shows that that this is a prevalent problem with this car. I've owned cars for more than 40 years and have never had this type of rust in the undercarriage. My car is a 2006 and has 93,000 miles on it. I had noticed a gas smell after I parked my car. After several days, I noticed a wet spot under the leak. …”

NHTSA complaint #10818533, filed 2016-01, 93,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20114723%
20105210%
20098417%
20088514%
2007517%
2006515%

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

Steering
458 complaintsElectrical system
222 complaintsBody and structure
119 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
82 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
70 complaintsAir bags
63 complaintsBrakes
60 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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