Other Fuel System Pump problems of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

Fuel lines leading between the fuel pump and engine have rusted severely and have caused a puncture fuel line which leaks fuel.

Both the fuel line (tank to engine compartment) and the return line (part of the egr system) have rusted and are leaking fuel. The rust on both lines extends from just in front of the rear wheel (on the driver's side) to within about 6 inches of the fuel tank. The lines leak when pressurized, I. E. , when fuel is pushed through them by the vehicle's electric fuel pump, and they seep gasoline after the vehicle is shut off. The smell of gasoline permeates the passenger compartment when stopped, and the engine is running, as at a traffic signal. The vehicle leaves a thin puddle of fuel, about 6" in diameter, beneath the car when parked. The leak is quite near the exhaust system, as well. The vehicle has approximately 152,800 miles. I am the original owner, having purchased it from robinson Chevrolet, in wheeling, wv on July 1, 2007. I am very reluctant to drive the car, because of the fire hazard that it presents. Fortunately, my wife and I have another vehicle that we can share, at least until the fuel leakage situation is resolved on the Hhr. I did not have an opportunity to photograph the rusted lines while the car was on a lift, but I did shoot a photo of the lines with my mobile phone. The photo is of the area just forward of the driver's side rear wheel. (see uploaded photo. ) it's not the best image of the problem, but it is the best that I could do with the car in my driveway.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The engine failed to restart and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the rear fuse box and fuel pump were replaced. The failure persisted after the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.