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".
2009 Pontiac G5: fuel leak
19 of the 76 complaints about the 2009 Pontiac G5 describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 25%
- typical mileage
- 101,000
- recalls
- 1
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
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.
Major fuel leak in the main fuel line between tank and engine direclty in front of the left rear wheel and near the exhaust. The line corroded from being covered with poor insulation tape that allowed moisture behind. Evap line bad too and now causing check engine light
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. The contact smelled a fuel odor after driving the vehicle and noticed fuel leaking from the fuel pump. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that nothing could be done. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Fuel line rusted at retaining bracket and leaking fuel
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. While driving various speeds, a fuel odor emitted through the vents. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle at the contact's residence and diagnosed that fuel was leaking from either the fuel pump or the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. While driving 50 MPH, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (autonation chevrolet south clearwater, 15005 us hwy 19 n, clearwater, fl 33764) where it was discovered that fuel was leaking underneath the engine. The dealer wanted to repair the failure. The dealer contacted general motors and was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑222‑1020 and stated that the contact would have to pay for the repair. Case number: 8/343/2735498 was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
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
Questions about the 2009 Pontiac G5 fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2009 Pontiac G5?
19 of 76 owner complaints about the 2009 Pontiac G5 (25%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2009 Pontiac G5?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2009 Pontiac G5
Fuel smell 9Fuel pump 8No deployment 7Power steering loss 5Stalling 5
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