2006 Chevrolet HHR fuel/propulsion system problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear Section of the rear fuel line started to rott out and started leaking. The sction is where there is insulation on the line, adjacent to the Left rear tire. The rest of the line is good with no corrosion or rust. When the car is running and stopped a puddle forms under the car that is gasoline…”
filed Oct 31, 2022
“Fuel line rotting. Dripping gas towards rear of car. When I did my research this is very common with the Chevy cars. Like the HHR cavaliers and cobalts. Using a cheap metal then wrapping it in a heat shield that cause moisture to stay trapped causing the lines to rot.”
filed Jul 13, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other HHR years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 HHR | 43 | 21% |
| 2010 HHR | 46 | 9% |
| 2009 HHR | 69 | 14% |
| 2008 HHR | 71 | 12% |
| 2007 HHR | 43 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.