All gauges on dash starting going up and down, Anti theft light, power steering light, low fuel light. Car slipping or having hard time going and possibly the key transponder ignition / chip key anti theft shut down.
2009 Pontiac G5 fuel system problems
32 complaints (42% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 96,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 42%
- typical mileage
- 96,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Pontiac G5 fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Pontiac G5 fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
What 2009 Pontiac G5 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel had leaked from above the fuel tank. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local unknown dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 129,000.
My 2009 Pontiac G5 was driven to work this morning 6-10-21and parked in a Michigan State vehicle garage. Security notified me at work that my vehicle had a puddle of gas under and near a rear tire. I removed vehicle frome parking garage and parked it in a remote open parking lot. A gas leak in a car is dangerous, and a safety issue for me and others , especially in a parking garage!!! The vehicle has always been maintained as I am the original owner of the car. The car will be delivered to the dealer for inspection on 6/14/21. There are no recalls on this car . Opon my own investigation after the incident, there are numerous complaints logged into the federal safety agency of a rust issue of the fuel line where it is clamped near the fuel tank. There is also reports of crack developing at the intank fuel pump connection. ALL Cobalts,G5 's and other variations of this vehicle should be recalled immediately and inspections of the fuel system be reported back to the federal safety agency. Was there a fire? My answer is "NOT YET".
Fuel line leakage - gas leaks out quickly until the tank is empty. The car is undrivable in this condition, which seems to be a hugely common problem with the 2009 pontiac g5. A massive gas leak is a safety concern.
Fuel leaking from fuel lines on driver side just in front of rear wheel well.
Fuel leaking from the fuel line on the driver side.
Fuel lines corroded at left rear wheel causing a major fuel leak.
Fuel leak. Over drivers side rear wheel . Fuel feed line in area covered with moon tape behind heat shield. Previously reported a fuel leak on feed line just beyond the fuel filter. Now have two fuel leaks. Fuel return line also looks corroded .
Fuel line is leaking over drivers rear wheel ( forward of fuel filter) fuel leaks when car is running and continues to leak until fuel line is empty.
Around 127000 miles I noticed a strong smell of gasoline, and a small drip from under my car, after taking a closer look I noticed that it was gas, and it was coming from the retaining clip that holds the fuel/brake lines in place, I was not financially stable to have this repaired at the time, and it wasn't leaking to bad so I left it go, after about 2-3 more weeks I was driving and noticed that I could literally see my fuel gauge dropping, I immediately pulled over and inspected the problem area and see that the car was dumping fuel and a very high pressurized rate, I also took note that the gas was being sprayed onto the hot exhaust that is about 4-6? Away from the fuel lines, I got the car home and parked it, after doing hours of research I seen that 95% of this year and model of gm have this issue due to the heat shielding on the fuel lines after searching my VIN it says that my vehicle has no active recalls but I've seen complaint after complaint about this issue, not only that it is extremely dangerous that gas is being stayed out under pressure which is causing it to vaporize and become even more of a fire hazard, not to mention it is inches away from the exhaust and directly below the fuel tank... This issue should defiantly be addressed with gm and be submitted for recall in my opinion, this issue only happens when the vehicle is on or the key is turned to the on position and the fuel pump is primed and running to charge the fuel lines, after the vehicle is turned off the leak stops after the fuel line has drained onto the ground causing another fire hazard and a environmental hazard making it an issue to start the car again due to no gas being in the lines, in my case I have to turn the key to on and give the fuel pump about 15 seconds to prime and pump gas into the lines, this issue has made it impossible to drive as I dump a gallon of fuel every 2-3 miles.
Questions about the 2009 Pontiac G5 fuel system
Does the 2009 Pontiac G5 have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Pontiac G5, 42% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2009 Pontiac G5 fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 96,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Pontiac G5 fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V459000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac G5 have the most fuel system problems?
The Pontiac G5 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2007 (65 complaints), 2008 (35 complaints) and 2009 (32 complaints).
Other 2009 Pontiac G5 problems
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