2006 Pontiac G6: fuel pump failure

Filed Nov 23, 2022 · Fuel system · CA

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.

Filed Sep 29, 2021 · Fuel system · 127,662 miles · UT

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

Filed Sep 19, 2020 · Fuel system · 124,092 miles · ID

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.

Filed Oct 10, 2019 · Fuel system, Steering · 150,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Apr 28, 2019 · Airbags, Fuel system · TN

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

Filed Jan 28, 2019 · Fuel system · 16,000 miles · TX

Fuel pump leaking gas

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · Fuel system · 135,301 miles · AZ

This vehicle has a known safety issue regarding fuel pump failure, including leakage which presents a significant fire hazard. The year make and model of my vehicle has a current recall for this issue, but general motors denied the repair to my vehicle due to the VIN number. They claim that this specific vehicle is not covered under the recall due to the actual VIN number. Having suffered a failure of the fuel pump causing leakage and therefore a significant safety hazard, I paid to have the repairs completed at a local repair shop. This repair cost me $881.46. Clearly, this is a known issue to general motors. This significant safety issue should have been taken care of by the manufacture.

Filed Sep 23, 2018 · Fuel system · CO

The car is leaking fuel from the rear I believe it's a crack in the fuel pump casing, not too sure but it seems to be coming from the fuel pump area, under the driver side passenger rear area.

Filed Nov 22, 2017 · Fuel system · TX

Owner of a 2006 pontiac g6. Strong smell of gas coming from the car. It takes a 2nd attempt to start the car as well. I've seen there are many others over the years with the exact same experience but no recall even though there was a recall on other years for the same issue but not the 2006. Since we're long past any warranty, I had hopes of a recall but since there isn't, I'm looking at over $1000 for parts and labor to fix the fuel pump line now right before the holidays. My teenage daughter has been driving this car and it's scary to think what could have happened.

Filed Oct 13, 2017 · Fuel system · 68,700 miles · AZ

Just recently I had my pontiac, 2006, g-6 repaired at the chevy dealer. They couldn't find any fuel leak until the were going to drop the fuel tank. There they found the fuel leak. They removed the fuel pump and replaced a new fuel pump. I had called gm pontiac to check on the pontiac, 2006 g-6 recall. They said there are no pontiac g-6 recalls. I told them that there are a lot of complaints for the 2006 pontiac stating that the fuel pump leaks. According to airtec they did a recall on their fuel pumps model no. E3591m. This pump looks exactly like the pump they took out. They stated the fuel pump seal will leak gas.

Filed Oct 13, 2017 · Fuel system · 134,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact noticed a fuel leak underneath the rear center end of the vehicle. When attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would "kick" before accelerating forward and stall when initially attempting to start the vehicle. The contact would have to turn the ignition key a few times before the vehicle would successfully start. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that fuel was leaking into the exhaust due to a faulty fuel pump and fracture on the seal to the fuel tank. The mechanic diagnosed that the seal and/or the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump cracked and caused a fuel leak that needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.