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.
2009 Pontiac G5: gas smell in the cabin
9 of the 76 complaints about the 2009 Pontiac G5 describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 97,000
- recalls
- 1
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. While driving at an unknown speed, a fuel odor entered the vehicle. The contact noticed fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. The contact noticed a strong fuel odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact was experiencing the same failures listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. While the vehicle was parked, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was not available.
Car started smelling of gas. Then garage smelled of gas. Then the fuel economy became inaccurate. Then gas started dripping from under car. Then gas started streaming under car. Then told gm dealer and was told there would be no remedy until gm recalls take effect. Now, 8 months later no repair offered. Car is unsafe and leaves me stranded regularly as it pours gas out of car. I will take car back to dealer and expect immediate repair.
My wife noticed a gasoline smell in the car and after searching for problem found fuel tank is leaking from the top of tank and seeping down onto the frame and other areas. I found that 2007 models were recalled in 2009 for this problem but not newer models.
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 smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2009 Pontiac G5?
9 of 76 owner complaints about the 2009 Pontiac G5 (12%) 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 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 leak 19Fuel pump 8No deployment 7Power steering loss 5Stalling 5
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