2008 Chevrolet HHR Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2008 Chevrolet HHR, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 123,714 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel line” (55% of reports).
- 71fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 123,714median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel line: mentioned in 39 of 71 complaints (55%)
- Rear tire: mentioned in 14 of 71 complaints (20%)
- Exhaust pipe: mentioned in 10 of 71 complaints (14%)
- Lines rusted: mentioned in 7 of 71 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2008 Chevrolet HHR at $1,300, and half of them between $790 and $1,500.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 71 complaints, 1 a fire.
Chevrolet HHR fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Gas line leaking, leaves puddles and can visibly be seen dripping
Fuel line leaking in two places, in the rear and in the front. Completely rusted out. My car only has 60,800 miles on it. Type of car is a 2008 chevy hhr lt 2.4. Gas is leaking on the ground and a strong smell of gas is emitted from the car. This is very dangerous because the car could catch fire…
Corrosion of the metal fuel lines underneath the vehicle towards the rear and in the vicinity of the left rear wheel well.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Chevrolet HHRs have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 71 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR (12% of the 616 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet HHR fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 123,714 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2008 Chevrolet HHR?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $790 and $1,500), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2008 Chevrolet HHR?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel line”, in 39 of 71 complaints, followed by “rear tire” (14).
Other 2008 Chevrolet HHR problems
- Steering problems (297)
- Electrical System problems (108)
See all 2008 Chevrolet HHR problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all HHR years.