2008 Chevrolet HHR fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 86 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 86 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 124,000 miles 58 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 58 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 124,000 miles, and 5% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Severe fuel leak which caused a small fire. Luckily we had a fire extinguisher handy. This is apparently very common with hhrs and thank god I wasn't at a gas station when the fire started.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that the fuel lines located at the rear driver’s side wheel were leaking and that the wheel was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,368.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR
- Steering 307 complaints
- Electrical system 108 complaints
- Brakes 56 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Latches & locks 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints
- Stability control 15 complaints