2005 Pontiac G6: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Oct 31, 2019 · Engine · 210,000 miles · KS · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g5, while driving had stopped at a stop light and noticed flames under the hood. Consumer pulled into a convience store and parked the car. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. Donovan cadillac (5800 w. Kellogg dr, wichita, ks) was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 210,000. *bf

Filed Dec 2, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 135,400 miles · OR

Upon accelerating, the vehicles steering wheel locks up and all electrical begins to flicker and shut off. The steering wheel will jerk from drivers hands and seize up unless acceleration stops. Infrequent electrical burning smell and day time running lights no longer work even after bulb replacement.

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Fuel system · 158,000 miles · FL

Took my car to the gmc. Dealer to get recalls fixed. They also noticed strong gas odor. Inspection stated I had a gas leak at the top of my tank and it was dangerous but no recall on this so almost 300$labor +parts... I called gmc and they said my car had too many miles. And 10 years old. I don't feel like I should have to pay for an issue that is clearly from the manufacturer. Any help or advice please! My car could burst into flames.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Steering · 160,000 miles · OH

This car currently has three recalls by the manufacture. It was by grace that my husband and son made it to their destination safely. When they got ready to leave from where they were going, my husband could not put the car in gear. After several tries the car started to move. Immediately the steering column locked and the breaks went all the way to the floor. We had the car towed home. The next day we towed the car to the shop and learned the structure of the inner dash had broke. The steering column and the breaking system is all connected to the dash. We had no warning, my husband drives this car on the highway everyday to work. I am thankful that this happened when the car was sitting. We were told to replace the entire dash for over 2000 dollars. We have had nothing but issues with this car now having four recalls. This can happen to anyone who owns this car. It is a known fact that gm has issues with their steering column and intermediate shafts. We were very lucky, but who is to say the next owner of this pontiac will be. This is not common, who would think a inner dash would crack, this is a poor design. I am not responsible to fix this problem the inner dash should be recalled before someone is hurt... I have paid for my car on top of all sorts of known problems: bearings, multiple rotors and breaks, heated seats catching on fire, struts all the way around, burnt out lighting, motor for heat, recall for power steering, multiple tires, panoramic sunroof is broken, new front window and the list goes on. With all the money that I have spent plus the purchase price this seems so unfair. My total sale price for this car including finance charges was $28,028.60. Wow did I get the short end of the deal. Thank you.

Filed Aug 31, 2013 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · TX

I have been smelling gas from vehicle but did not notice leak. Did notice lower miles per gallon. Took vehicle in for brakes and mechanic informed me I was lucky the car hadn't caught on fire. Took pictures of gas pool on tank. The fuel pump elbow is cracked and the entire unit needs to be replaced.

Filed Feb 26, 2006 · Brakes · 5,200 miles · FL · fire

I leased a brand new pontiac g6 in september 2005, on january 29, 2005 the ABS module burnt up and caught on fire, burnt the ABS system and half of the cars electrical wiring in the wiring harness. The fire department had to be called to put the fire out, they stated if I waited any longer the car would have been totaled. The dealership has had the car for a month now, they tell me they can fix the car but parts are and to quote the service department, " the part is on super galactic back order". My 16 year old is now afraid to drive the car, and frankly so am I. Gm will not replace the car, or extend the warranty for the life of lease. I am considering contacting the bbb, and a lawyer.