Top of fuel pumps out take gets a hairline crack allowing fuel to leak on top of gas tank and not be visible. Creates a strong odor and fire hazard. If looked up online this complaint is very common and later models warranted a recall. The 2005-6 should also be included but haven't been due to age and labor involved to drop the gas tank due to newer models having easier access to the pump without dropping the tank.
2005 Pontiac G6 fuel system problems
33 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 103,000.
- owner complaints
- 33
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 103,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump2
At what mileage
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Pontiac G6 fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Pontiac G6 fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Pontiac G6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
After reading numerous of online complaints about gas smell coming from 05 pontiac g6. Car has strong fumes coming inside cabin and outside care when car is either in motion or parked not running. I would like to know if there is a recall before I take car to dealership or local mechanic to be looked at.
Fuel pump leaking fuel around seal n top of gas tank
My car is smelling like gas I have a leak and im thinking its the fuel pump leaking. My son is a certified mechanic and he looked at my car. He is the one who also said that is probably the fuel pump.there were recalls on 2006 and up in years on the fuel pump. I have one a year 2005 . I think they need to check on the 2005s for this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. After the vehicle was driven, a strong fuel odor was present. There was no indication of a fuel leak. The vehicle had to be cranked several times before it would start. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the failure started approximately six months ago. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. ...updated 07/13/16 *bf updated 08/31/16*lj
When I drive my car, a strong odor of gass fills up my car. It is so strong that it gives me a killer headache. I have a gas leak coming from the back of the car. The shop I take my car to have told me that it is more than likely a fuel pump leakage. They have told me that they have had to fix many, many fuel pump leakages on pontiac g6s. Also, my tail lights have stopped working for some reason. They both stopped working at the same time. The gas leakage seems to leak durring and after I drive it. The tail lights... I had just gotten off of work when I got into my car and the police officer I work with told me they were not working. That same night I got home and locked my car. I went to get something out of it and they were working fine. After a few days I was pulled over again because they had stopped working again. They currently do not work. The officer also brought up the strong smell of gas she present.I got pulled over on an innercity road.
I randomly started smelling gas was driving one day and breaks stopped working and car randomly dies while turning a corner
I first noticed the smell of gasoline when the car was parked. If it was parked on a slight incline, there was a puddle of gas on the driveway. Because I saw online that many others were having a similar problem, I checked to see if there was a recall...but there wasn't. I finally had the fuel pump replaced because I was afraid of a fire. Will I be reimbursed if there is finally a recall done on this very dangerous issue?
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.
After filling up at the gas station there is a strong smell of gas outside and inside of my car until the gas has been ran out a little and it is so strong that my car is not drivable. I have been told that the fuel line to the fuel pump has a crack in it. .. Updated 02/19/15 *bf
Questions about the 2005 Pontiac G6 fuel system
Does the 2005 Pontiac G6 have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 33 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Pontiac G6, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Pontiac G6 fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 103,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Pontiac G6 fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Pontiac G6 have the most fuel system problems?
The Pontiac G6 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2006 (107 complaints), 2007 (101 complaints) and 2008 (62 complaints).
Other 2005 Pontiac G6 problems
Steering 459Electrical 86Brakes 66Lights 63Transmission 48Engine 30Acceleration 19Suspension 18Visibility 16Airbags 15Body 14Driver assistance 13Wheels 5Locks 4Tires 4Seats 2Seat belts 1
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