Will do! @Vinnybagodoughnuts (:K ... It's in the shop now so I will definitely ask them to inspect those. Is this the area?
Driver side toward rear along the side these are not fastened to the frame anymore /:K


Rusted undercarriage 2006 HHR April 2024

Rusted undercarriage 2006 HHR April 2024

Rusted undercarriage 2006 HHR April 2024

Edit: DOH! ...photos may be from passenger side not driver side, but I have more if needed for sharing here... I had the service coordinator at my dealership add this if not already included on today's inspections

 

Take my word for it. One of these cars -doesn't- need to be this victimized by rust (that chassis is a -mess-!) for those fuel -and- evaporative circuit lines to be a fire hazard.
Even though mine wasn't perfect, no holes in the floor or rocker areas, no atrocious scaly rust, the lines were toast where the factory wrapped them in that heat-shielding -AND- inside the plastic snap-close line anchors, especially that super large one about a foot in front of the rear axle area.
Don't ignore this problem. It is a terrific safety (FIRE!) hazard, and if it hasn't been addressed, it WILL come around to haunt you.
Entirely, rear axle area, all the way to the firewall/engine compartment is the ONLY way to go, anything otherwise is a Band-Aid.
These guys know what they're doing:
https://www.inlinetube.com/collectio...|Chevrolet|HHR

 

+1 The heat shielding insulation accomplished 3 things.It protected the fuel line from heat.Trapped moisture (Encouraging rust),and made it difficult to see a leak in that area.
2 of those 3 things aren't good.
And yikes the Titanic is in better shape.....

 

Due to many complains, NHTSA had an open case for years on this fuel leak issue for the Delta platform cars. Closed it (last year?) without action, probably because no one died (yet) even tho there were fires.

I'm still saving my receipts, probably pointlessly.

 

Crossed into 222k land yesterday.
Still running strong.
Unbelievable.
AND, thanks to being an AZ car, no rust.

 

Yikes the pics tell the story of the power of the tin fleas in action! (rust)

222k and beyond is possible in the west of the Rockies. San Diego and the coast exceptions.

The battery powered truck fire(s) were interesting transportation topics in the news on I 80 this week in Cali.

 

@WoodysMobile , yes this is the rust caused by eastern South Dakota humidity and road salt from winter street maintenance while parked outside for 18 years. Western part of the state is arid and may have avoided this, but most cars around here are rust victims eventually, especially if they're as neglected as mine!

@unknwn , are these the droids we're looking for?

• 2006-11 Chevrolet HHR Nylon Supply & Vapor Full Length from Fuel Tank to Engine Kit NFR0019
• 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, Rear Drum, Non ABS, Complete Brake Line Kit, 8pc, Stainless SHHB0601

@Vinnybagodoughnuts , yeah I have some regrets. This car is barely high mileage for its age and has had a lot of mechanical repair but also a lack of attention to its aging body, especially the rusting frame. It "passed" the dealership inspection for safety areas over all, but we know it's due to fully retire soon. My son has it parked at college until we visit next month, then we plan to drive it home again. Once it's back we can figure out what's next. One of these college move-in or move-out hauls will likely be its last journey. But we do hope for a "nope it's not gonna drive" situation versus an actual meltdown--car fire is no joke, for sure!

Thanks for the insights, everyone, I know I'm never here much (:K

The full album of rust photos taken earlier this year:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/g/album/35112713

 

My experience was that the steel brake lines (poly-coated) were in quite acceptable condition.
I opted for the full length steel fuel & evap lines set. BUT, without a lift to work the replacements install, I don't think I could recommend that avenue.
The nylon set might be better suited for someone doing the job on their back, but there are a LOT of bend around s and chafe/heat/anchor issues that will need to be very closely attended to.
NOT a good time, any way you look at it, and close-fitting anti-fog goggles to keep the rust out of your eyes is imperative.
Again, NOT a good time.

 

I’ve installed both the stainless steel lines and the vinyl hose lines , I started from the back end and slowly worked to the front, clipping the lines into the factory brackets, fairly easy .

 

Our '08 SS hit 100,000 this week.