2009 Chevrolet HHR Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 105,802 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel line” (48% of reports).
- 69fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 105,802median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $900typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel line: mentioned in 33 of 69 complaints (48%)
- Rear wheel: mentioned in 17 of 69 complaints (25%)
- Lines rusted: mentioned in 11 of 69 complaints (16%)
- Leaking gas: mentioned in 6 of 69 complaints (9%)
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 2009 Chevrolet HHR at $900, and half of them between $770 and $1,150.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2018–2021), 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 43 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 69 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
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 2009 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.
Fuel line is leaking near left rear wheel wheel
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak near the driver's side rear door. The contact stated that the TPMS, ESC, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact researched online and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Action…
last week we noticed gasoline showing up on the ground in front of the rear driver side tire. I looked underneath and found a pipe that seems to be corroded. I looked online and found that many people have the same problem, so I haven't had it checked at a dealership. The pipe continues to leak…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Chevrolet HHRs have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 69 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2009 Chevrolet HHR (14% of the 508 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 2009 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 105,802 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR?
Owners report a typical cost of $900 (half paid between $770 and $1,150), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel line”, in 33 of 69 complaints, followed by “rear wheel” (17).
Other 2009 Chevrolet HHR problems
- Electrical System problems (151)
- Steering problems (127)
- Air Bags problems (104)
See all 2009 Chevrolet HHR problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all HHR years.