2009 Pontiac G5: fuel pump failure

Filed Jun 10, 2021 · Fuel system · MI

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".

Filed May 9, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Sep 25, 2019 · Fuel system · 91,000 miles · IL

Leak at fuel line at holding clip right after gas tank. When key is turned on and fuel pump start to run. Had the same problem with a 2006 cobalt 2 years ago. It is like the same car

Filed Oct 4, 2018 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Mar 21, 2018 · Fuel system · 97,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Fuel system · 92,359 miles · NM

Cracked fuel return line at fuel pump. This issue was reported and recalled on the 2007, 2008, and some 2009 g5 models. Symptoms: when the car is shut off, fuel starts dripping onto the garage floor from the rear of the car.

Filed Feb 28, 2014 · Fuel system · 92,000 miles · KS

I have a 2009 pontiac g5. The fuel pump cracked recently and I had to have it towed and replaced at the nearest shop. I brought in the recall for the fuel pump to my gmc dealer, as I saw it online, and my receipt of the replacement fuel pump. The description of the recall matches my vehicle and I am told I am unable to receive reimbursement because the recall is "VIN specific". My car matches the exact detail of the recall, but the recall is not applied to my VIN?! I'd like to know why! I have the carfax to show that my vehicle applies to the standards of the recall. I'd like contacted immediately on this situation.

Filed Nov 13, 2011 · Acceleration, Transmission · 59,474 miles · MI

I was presented with the unsafe condition of being unable to turn the key in my ignition to shut off the vehicle. I attempted turning the key to the off position and it would not move. I repeatedly shifted the car from park to drive and turned the steering wheel in an attempt to loosen the key. My attempts also included enlisting the help of my wife to make sure I was trying to shut the car off correctly. After 30 minutes of idling in the driveway, I pulled the fuel pump relay to starve the vehicle of fuel and it shut off with the key still stuck in the run position. I then disconnected the battery to shut off the lights. I had a spare set of keys so I locked the car doors in my driveway with the keys still in the ignition. The following morning, I called my employer and notified them I would be unable to get to work. I then unlocked the doors with my spare keys, reconnected the battery, and took my car to martin chevrolet in saginaw, michigan. Upon arriving I was again unable to shut the vehicle off and it idled while I was checked in. She informed me that this was a common problem with the chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 vehicles. Faced with no other option but to have my vehicle fixed, I paid the dealership to replace the cylinder (02188-pck) and provide me with a new key. The unsafe condition of being unable to shut off a running vehicle is unacceptable. I have done several searches online and this appears to be a common problem with chevy cobalts and pontiac g5 vehicles. Gm has also released a technical service bulletin (#09-02-35-005b) reporting this problem for vehicles produced before april 2009. They have also released a newly designed ignition lock cylinder to eliminate this problem and I believe it should be fixed under their powertrain warranty or a recall.