2010 Chevrolet HHR structure problems

“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the underbody and rear wheel well were rusted and corroded adjacent to the exhaust pipe. The contact noticed that fuel was leaking. Eventually, the contact detected an abnormal odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the nickel installation shield on the fuel lines had several holes. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified however no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.”

“BACK PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH CLOSED. STAYS UNLATCHED WHILE STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. WHILE NOT LATCHING IT DOES NOT SEAL AGAINST RAIN OR FUMES. DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE IN MOTION OR WHILE STATIONARY THUS ALLOWING PASSENGERS OR CONTENTS TO FALL OUT OF CAR.”

“THE DOOR HANDLE IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND IT FAILS. THE PLASTIC CRACKS AND YOU CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. MINE BROKE. WHAT IF SOMEONE GOT CAUGHT IN A FLASH FLOOD AND YOU LOSE POWER TO YOU WINDOW. YOU DIE. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND GM ADDRESS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SSR. THEY REPLACE THE SSR HANDLES WITH METAL. THERE ARE 40,000 MEMBERS ON THE HHR FORUM AND A LOT MORE CARS ON ROAD. PLEASE ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. IT'S SCARY THAT ONE PULL ON YOU DOOR HANDLE AND YOU CAN'T GET OUT UNLESS YOU OPEN THE WINDOW OR CRAWL OUT THE OTHER SIDE.”

“PASSENGER INSIDE DOOR HANDLE IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND CRACKED. ONLY WAY TO GET OUT OF THE CAR IS TO OPEN WINDOW AND USE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE. IF THE WINDOW FAILS YOU NEED TO EXIT THE DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED.”

“IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS I HAVE HAD BOTH FRONT DOOR HANDLES ONE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND ONE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BREAK OFF. IT LOOKS BASED ON MY RESEARCH THIS IS A PROBLEM IN ALL HHR VEHICLES. THIS IS NOT SAVE NOT HAVING HANDLES ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR. I LIVE IN MICHIGAN AND WITH WINTER APPROACHING I NEED TO HAVE HANDLES ON THE INSIDE”

“I AM EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE GAUGES AND POWER STEERING AS WELL AS WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON AND LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS TO THE D.L.C. CONNECTOR. IT MAY HAPPEN AT ANY TIME ANYWHERE.”