For several months now my 2005 g6 hesitates and jerks significantly when I push down on the gas pedal from a stopped position. From 0-10 MPH the car takes a significant amount of time to gain enough power to move forward for the level of depression applied to the gas pedal. I've taken the car to several mechanics, including a gm dealer. Not a single mechanic including gm can figure out what the issue is. I called gm to place a complaint, and I stupidly thought with all the gm issues and law suits going on now possibly their assistance as 1) this is a safety issue. 2) my car only has a little over 63k in mileage. I explained to gm that I cannot at this time safely accelerate onto a busy highway, go through an intersection, or accelerate quickly should I god forbid have to. I requested them to investigate further as the dealer could not find issue. They told me to spend more money and take it to another gm dealer to try and diagnose. Told them that's stupid,4 mechanics including a dealer could not locate issue. Like my steering issue (before the recent recall) gm basically told me to drop dead. The gm representative told me if no mechanic can find it, maybe its time for a new car.
2005 Pontiac G6 fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that gasoline fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact observed that the fuel was leaking near the fuel pump in the tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician verified that the fuel pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
Vehicle smells like gasoline. No visible leak yet. The smell is strong and is coming from the area of the top of the fuel tank. Since the smell started, the car has gotten harder to get started.
On september 2014, I purchased a 2005 pontiac g6 with about 182,000 miles for the purposes of driving me to work. I was not aware or made aware of a strong fuel smell emitting from outside and inside the car at low or high speeds. I drove the car to my local mechanic for inspection a few days later. I was later advised that a fuel pump connector was possibly cracked and leaking gasoline above the gas tank. My mechanic also advised me not to drive my car any further since it posed a fire danger. In addition, gm recalled the 2007-2009 pontiac g6 vehicles for the same issue but not for the 2005-6 pontiac g6 cars. My car currently has two recalls which my local gm dealership will fix in the upcoming week. Many customers have complained about the same issue and no recall has been made to address this problem. Why hasn't this issue been recalled with the faulty fuel pumps? Why should I have to pay out of pocket for a manufacture defect?
Fuel pump leaking gas, car will not overturn properly, hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated fuel fumes were emitted in the vehicle. The contact's husband inspected the vehicle and found that there was a leak at the top of the fuel tank. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 246,000.
I had parked my car in my driveway, when I noticed a gas smell coming from the back end of my car. When my father in law came out he saw that there was gas leaking onto my exhaust. After doing research online I have come across a recall for the full pump seal. I contacted gm and are claiming to not have any information on this recall. I as well called airtrex productions and they will only take it after market. Why was I not warned when I bought this car less than a year ago. Gm needs to buy these cars off of us! Because it is their fault we have such issues.
A fuel type odor was present inside the garage. Replaced the gas cap but order continunes. Do not see any leaks. Haven't taken vehicle to shop yet but saw other people with the same issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that there was a gasoline odor present inside the garage where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the odor was caused by a crack in the high pressure fuel line and that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Fuel/gasoline is leaking out. Heavy raw gasoline smell when car is turned off. When air conditioner is turned on it makes a continuous clicking noise.
We put new tires had alignment done within days started having issues where it feels like the tires loose grip from the road. Problem still continues went an had them rotated the next day after taking off from a stop when it shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear the steering jerks to the left. Took it back garage checked everything cant find anything. Also have seat belt light on even when seat belt is on had fuel leak at neck of spout.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that there was a strong smell of gasoline inside and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the return port was cracked and there was a fuel leak. As a result, the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 85,000.
Friday shortly after returning home from work and parking my car in the garage, I walked outside to retrieve something from the garage and upon opening the garage door, I nearly fell over from the gasoline fumes that I encountered. My entire garage was filled with the vapors of gasoline. I was very concerned but did not see any leaks around my car. I did not dare attempt to start the vehicle for fear of fire. I did not drive my car all weekend. Monday morning I took the car to a mechanic and he discovered the fuel assembly unit had a leak near the fuel arm mechanism leading to the engine. This required replacing the entire fuel assembly unit. The plastic piece should show no signs of wear and tear since it is encased within the fuel assembly unit. This is clearly a flawed design and it should be recalled. It is an extremely dangerous situation to have a fuel leak and had I been parked at my office in the underground parking structure, a lighted match or cigarette would have been disastrous. This defective fuel assembly must be recalled as it poses a great safety risk to persons and property. My check engine light never came on nor did any other warning message alert me to the potential danger this defect caused.
Deteriorated/cracked elbow on fuel module assembly caused fuel to pool on top of the fuel tank. Severe fuel vapor smell noticeable in enclosed garage, which could have been ignited by gas water heater. Fuel also could have ignited while driving, if it had come in contact with the muffler. Research indicates this is a common problem with the g6.
My grandma owns this car, when I visited this week there was a very strong odor of gas in her garage. She told me it has been present for more than 6 months. I immediately had her open the garage door and made an appt with a mechanic. It was the cracked elbow on the fuel pump that had been continuously leaking gas onto the top of the gas tank. The fuel pump was replaced, which cost more than $700. After speaking with the mechanic and a simple computer search I realized that gm is well aware of the problem. It is outrageous that gm allowed this to go unannounced. She runs a kiln in her garage at heats over 1800. She had essentially a bowl of fuel sitting on her gas tank for over 6mo. While she drove and while it was closed in her garage. Thank god she's safe, because it was no thanks to gm.
The vehicle has a very strong odor of gasoline around the perimeter of it that is very noticeable when near the car. Vehicle just recently was inspected for emissions and passed the california smog check. The smog check technician advised that the vehicle needed to be inspected further. I found online that other pontiac g6 owners have experienced the same symptoms. I have contacted gm pontiac customer service and they have not indicated one way or the other if they will pay for repair as the vehicle is out of warranty. The dealership gilroy cadillac chevrolet has ordered part and is going to repair and indicated cost of >$1,100.00 they said that a plastic elbow fitting on outside of fuel tank is cracked and spraying gasoline on top of fuel tank and that the entire fuel pump module needs to be replaced. Fuel pump is functioning and car runs fine, with the exception that it is a fire hazard!
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.
I smelled a very strong odor of gas as I walked up to my car. The check gas cap display came on. I replaced the gas cap and warning is still displayed. The smell of gas has continued to worsen and seems to be coming from the gas tank. It doesn't matter if the car is running or not. I have researched and found many owners of the same year and make car are having the same problem however, nobody has found the exact cause. Suggestions have been to check evaporative solenoid, gaskets, tubing to and from tank. I've done all and the odor continues to worsen.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the ignition had to be started three times before the engine began to operate. A strong odor of fuel emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. The failure also recurred sporadically when driving at various speeds. A certified mechanic repaired the vehicle for an unrelated repair and noticed fuel leakage. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
We started smelling gas in the passenger compartment a few weeks before 8-27-12 and could not locate the gas leak. Then on sunday 8-26-12 my daughter drove up and the smell of gas was overwhelming. I looked under the car and saw gas running through the vents in the metal shield covering the gas tank. The car was parked until it could be inspected by a mechanic. I did a online search for a gas leak for the 2005 g6 and could only find reference to this same problem on the 2007 and later models. I called two gm dealers and they showed no recalls on the 2005 model for gas leaks and could not give me an estimate for total repairs unless I agreed to spend approx. $300 dollars for an inspection. I called my mechanic and they removed the exhaust system and gas tank from our 2005 g6. I made a video of the gas setting around the fuel pump and on top of the gas tank. They cleaned up the tank, then did a pressure test which showed a crack in the elbow which is made onto the fuel pump assembly. The old fuel pump assembly is still a working part except for the crack which I believe is defective workmanship. I made a video of the new fuel pump assembly after its installation and I see no difference in the way the part is made. I also have the old working part with a video of where the cracked elbow is located. On 8-27-12 I spent $505.06 for the fuel pump assembly, $44.82 in sales tax and $225 in labor. I am concerned that the new part will do exactly what the old part did and I will be stuck with a leak again. I find no comfort in knowing my daughter could be riding around in a car that could literally be a bomb. If someone checked the facts, I think this particular fuel pump assembly has been used for quite some time and has always had problems but were out of the warranty period. How convenient! I always thought that buying gm meant made in america. Guess not!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that she walked near the vehicle and smelled gasoline. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic for inspection and they stated there was a fuel leak and as a result, the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that there was not recall on her vehicle. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked fuel was leaking. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 117,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g5. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed that there was fuel leaking from underneath. The vehicle also experienced difficulty starting and exhibited a decrease in the fuel efficiency. The vehicle was diagnosed by a private mechanic and repaired. The dealer was notified and filed a claim about the failure. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken back to have the failure diagnosed or repaired a second time. The failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 106,655.
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