2011 Chevrolet HHR Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 23%of 203 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,280miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR, 23% of the 203 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,280 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11331290, filed 2020-06, 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.”
NHTSA complaint #11353475, filed 2020-09, 101,000 miles“Car was struggling to start, when it did , it wouldn't go over 20mph, went to store, came out , it would start. Had it towed to the shop, engine crack and from that cracking it broke other stuff. I owe 3700. On the car and to fix it is 3200.00 sadly I do t have the money. No care, no way to get to work. Car was sitting in parking lot of our local save a lot.”
NHTSA complaint #10954206, filed 2017-02, 86,000 miles“My 2011 chevy HHR like many others I've learned from checking online is leaking gas near the rear passenger side door. This is a design flaw and is very dangerous . Why is there not a recall on this are you waiting for one of these cars to burst in flames and someone to be killed before GM is made responsible to fix the defect . I don't have hundreds of dollars to repair this .and even when GM is held responsible they do as little as possible and they don't really address the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11316825, filed 2020-03, 117,890 miles“Because of poor design the fuel lines on my HHR rusted and developed a leak spraying fuel over the bottom of the vehicle . We noticed the oder of gasoline when we parked. It is a 2011 HHR”
NHTSA complaint #11399176, filed 2021-03, 174,368 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR
39 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
23 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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