Fuel leaking which appears to be on top of fuel tank. Smell of gas is present inside and outside of vehicle.
Pontiac G5 fuel smell problems
56 of the 381 owner complaints about the Pontiac G5 describe gas smell in the cabin, most of them for the 2007 model year.
- owner complaints
- 56
- worst model year
- 2007
- typical repair cost reported
- $700
- typical mileage
- 90,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated while driving the vehicle into the garage, there was an abnormal gasoline fumes odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with rusted fuel lines from underneath the engine to the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
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.
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.
My 2008 g5 has a strong gas smell both inside and outside the car. I checked for recalls and saw that 2008 g5's have been recalled for a fuel leak due to a defective fuel pump module but only in hotter states. I'm in sc and we certainly should qualify as a hotter state with temps in the upper 90's in the spring. Gm recalled the '06 and '07 g5's in sc for fuel leaks so they should recall the '08 model too since it has the same problem (recall 09v‑419) my car has only 31,903 miles on it so I should not be stuck with the cost of repairing an ongoing fuel leak problem that gm has had with '06-'08 models. My mother bought this car new from the dealership and it has been garage kept and driven very little. Gm should repair all the 2008 g5's that are leaking fuel, not just the ones in a select few states. Fuel leaks are dangerous and could result in a fire in any state.
Started to smell a strong fuel odor in garage. Noticed about a foot in front of the driver side rear tire dripping gasoline from fuel line next to the plastic clip there. This is very close to the exhaust pipe and very dangerous. Went online and saw several similar complaints about this issue and how there was an associated recall but only for 5-6 states. Not sure why only these states were listed but in line with many of the other complaints the plastic clip holding those fuel lines was holding salt and brine of the winter months and causing corrosion at that spot. Taking the car in to a dealer to have it looked at and am fully expecting to have to replace the whole fuel line at $600-1000 similarly to the other complaints I saw. If this issue was already recalled for some states then it needs to be recalled for all of them as it is clearly an ongoing and persistent issue.
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.
Strong fuel smell. Fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank.
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.
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 Pontiac G5 fuel smell
Which Pontiac G5 years have gas smell in the cabin problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2007 (29 complaints), 2008 (18 complaints) and 2009 (9 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix gas smell in the cabin on the Pontiac G5?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $700 (median of 8 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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