Fuel leaking which appears to be on top of fuel tank. Smell of gas is present inside and outside of vehicle.
2007 Pontiac G5: gas smell in the cabin
29 of the 188 complaints about the 2007 Pontiac G5 describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- 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
Gas smell in the cabin 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.
Strong fuel smell. Fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. While driving approximately 65 MPH, an abnormal fuel odor entered the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The contact mentioned that fuel fumes emitting into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump assembly had fractured and that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
I noticed a strong gas smell while the vehicle was off and while driving. I took it to a repair shop and they said I have a gas leak. I see that there was a recall for gas leaks in warm weather states for a gas leak issue. I live in colorado and was never notified of the issue. I think it may be related to the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The contact mentioned that there was fuel leak on top of the fuel tank. The contact inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced due to a crack. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 143,500.
There is a very strong gas odor in and around my car. I see that there is a fuel pump module recall for 2007 g5s but was told that my vehicle was not included.
Starting smelling gas. The gas smell was mild at first. Mostly only smelling it when the car was parked. Then the gas smell kept getting stronger. The smell of gas could be smelled as driving it. The gas could be seen eventually dripping out onto the ground. There was a recall on fuel pumps for this make and model and year, but not for my area. I believe all the makes and models should of been recalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. The contact stated that when starting the engine, a fuel odor was present inside the vehicle. The contact discovered fuel leaking from under the vehicle near the driver's side door. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed. The contact indicated that the entire fuel line system was replaced to remedy the defect. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 72,000.
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 smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2007 Pontiac G5?
29 of 188 owner complaints about the 2007 Pontiac G5 (15%) mention gas smell in the cabin. 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 leak 33Power steering loss 19Airbag light 13No deployment 6Headlights 6Check engine light 5Loss of power 5
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