I had to replace the fuel pump module assembly because it was leaking fuel out from above the fuel tank and dripping down near the exhaust. A strong fuel smell alerted me to the issue and upon inspection we found fuel dripping out. This is a safety issue because leaking fuel near the exhaust is a possible problem for ignighting. There was no indication from the car itself that the leak was occurring. We had to figure it out ourselves and get it inspected at a shop and repaired immediately.
2006 Pontiac G6 fuel system problems
107 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 91,000.
- owner complaints
- 107
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 91,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump6
- Storage: fuel gauge system1
At what mileage
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Pontiac G6 fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 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 2006 Pontiac G6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the garage and when her husband went into the garage the next day, he smelled a strong gasoline odor. The contact stated that the odor was coming from underneath the driver’s seat. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and advised the contact to tow the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a cracked fuel pump. The contact stated that the fuel pump was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 127,662
The small plastic protrusions used to attach fuel lines to the fuel pump failed, 2 out of 3 broke, resulting in fuel spraying all over the top of the fuel tank.
I purchased my car in 2016. When I fill it up with gas there is a very strong gas odor that lasts for days. If you walk anywhere near the car, even if it has been sitting you smell a strong gas odor. I park in my driveway and there is a big stain where gas has leaked. I have chatted with people with the same problem for this year of car and was told there were no recalls for this year. I was told it is a very dangerous situation and could result in fire. It is possible that the gas filler tube is cracked or has other damage to it. With so many other people having the same problem with this year, make and model there should be an investigation done to find the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Also, an odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who indicated that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Have replaced bulbs in headlights and the connectors yet the head lights will still not turn on have to use brights and they sometimes dont work. The fuel sensor on the gas tank keeps causing the check engine light to turn on and causing engine to not function properly. The brake light on the dash board keeps coming on when all brakes have been replaced along with calipers and rotors.
I noticed after I got the car that the gas was going awful fast, so I decided to look into and found out there was a gas leak and it was the fuel pump
I was driving one day, and I went to make a right turn and all of a sudden the steering wheel locked up and the power steering displayed on the dash. It has been happening since and mechanics don't want to work on it because of the area it's in. It's been going on for almost 1yr, and it's really annoying and tiring.
Fuel pump leaking gas
Gas leaks from cracked fitting above fuel tank. Car smells very badly of gas.
Questions about the 2006 Pontiac G6 fuel system
Does the 2006 Pontiac G6 have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 107 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Pontiac G6, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Pontiac G6 fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 91,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 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 2006 Pontiac G6 problems
Steering 1,220Electrical 245Lights 199Brakes 189Airbags 117Transmission 89Engine 88Acceleration 69Suspension 56Driver assistance 39Body 27Visibility 23Seat belts 12Seats 11Locks 8Tires 8Wheels 8
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