Fuel leaking which appears to be on top of fuel tank. Smell of gas is present inside and outside of vehicle.
2007 Pontiac G5: fuel leak
33 of the 188 complaints about the 2007 Pontiac G5 describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 33
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 85,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
Fuel tank inlet nipple cracking around tank causing fuel leak when tank is filled and full. Noticed puddle of fuel and fuel odor inside and outside car. Pulled tank down and discovered that there was several cracks around inlet where tank is leaking fuel. This is of concern due to fire risk.
Driving down highway started leaking gasoline from fuel tank area.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. When starting the vehicle, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. After turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the steering wheel operated normally. The contact also indicated that fuel was leaking under the vehicle. It was discovered that the tube connected to the fuel tank was cracked. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Strong fuel smell. Fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank.
It has a fuel leak, it's been fixed once, but it is leaking again.
The vehicle has a strong smell of gas but it doesn't have a recall for the gas tank that previous models have had. The auto mechanic stated that it was a problem from the dealership and that it may have been recalled for possible gas leak around the tank.
I have leaks in my fuel line and gas tank. One of the leaks is right beside the exhaust system. I know this was cause for recall I'm some states. Why not all states. It's a serious hazard and should be covered under a recall. There's fuel leaking onto the ground.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. The contact noticed fuel leaking from the rear driver side tire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000. Updated 11/29/16
I have a fuel line leak between the driver side door and the rear wheel well. The check engine light is on at the engine is difficult to start. Now there is fuel leaking onto the ground. I would like to know if this will be covered under a recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. The contact stated that the key would remain stuck in the ignition switch and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was pending repairs under the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system). In addition, when refueling the vehicle, fuel leaked from the fuel tank. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was refueled at half a tank in order to prevent fuel leaking. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. Update 01/15/16 ma updated 02/04/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. The contact stated that the vehicle fuel pump failed. The contact noticed that a strong fuel odor emitted from the vehicle and fuel leaked onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump tube fractured causing the fuel to leak. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑521‑7300.
Recall number 12V459000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2006 chevrolet cobalt and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada; and model year 2007 chevrolet cobalt, pontiac g5 and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona, california, florida, nevada and texas. The plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly may crack. If either of these ports develops a crack, fuel will leak from the area. If the crack becomes large enough, fuel may be observed dripping onto the ground and vehicle performance may be affected.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. A special coverage will be implemented in the same time frame for model year 2006 vehicles registered in alabama, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, new mexico, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee and texas and model year 2007 vehicles registered in: alabama, arkansas, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, new mexico, oklahoma, south carolina and tennessee. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 4, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876 and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V419000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Pontiac G5 fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2007 Pontiac G5?
33 of 188 owner complaints about the 2007 Pontiac G5 (18%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Pontiac G5?
There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Pontiac G5
Fuel pump 35Fuel smell 29Power steering loss 19Airbag light 13No deployment 6Headlights 6Check engine light 5Loss of power 5
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