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.
2006 Pontiac G6 fuel system complaints
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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.
Full pump malfunction. Engine will not start when turning on ignition.
There is a gasoline smell coming from my car at all times. I did research and there are several complaints regarding this problem for the same exact car. This is definitely a safety problem and needs to be fixed. I believe it's a crack in the fuel tank or hose. I've noticed since a couple of weeks ago.
Takata recall my car smells a lot like gasoline. Every time I turn it on it starts smelling like a strong odor of gas.it smells more when I'm driving on the street.
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.
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.
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.
Smell of fuel and see fuel leaking from fuel tank. Brake lights go on and off while driving.
Fuel leak near gas tank causes gasoline to drip/spray onto the ground and pool under the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. After being started, a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
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.
Plastic "l" piece on top of fuel pump leaking.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the vehicle was stationary, it spilled fuel onto the ground continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 123,000.
At approx 70,000 miles notice fuel odor around gas tank. At approx 70,300 miles the car would not crank until second attempt and the fuel smell is much more pronounced. When vehicle sits for more than an hour, it takes at least two attempts to start.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel pump was leaking near the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 91,700.
I have been smelling gas for some time now. Mainly when I park the car. The smell lingers for a great while. I haven't seen a physical leak on the ground but my husband looked under the rear a noticed gasoline on around the fuel system. I have looked for months now on the internet and I am not the only one with this issue. Now looking at the federal safety agency website, this issue has been filed about 50 times and no one seems to be doing anything about it. I personally cannot afford to take my car to a dealer since they charge an arm and a leg. Plus I have looked up some of the parts involved and it is just out of my budget. I need my car to get work to make money to pay bills and it amazes me that the manufacture, whom should have gotten word by now about this issue since the oldest complaint filed looks like from 2012, has gone nothing in regards to this and forcing owners to pay out of pocket to get this issue repaired. Like many others who have filed a complaint about this, I say it is a safety hazard that needs to get investigated and recalled. Not eveyone can afford to repair. I just hope that it is not too late and lives are lost before action is taken.
Fuel pump has developed a hairline crack in elbow bend that causes gas to leak on to my gas tank and run down on to my exhaust which my mechanic said it is likely to cause a fire while I am driving since it is a high pressure line and hitting my exhaust. Car has a gas odor at all times even when not running. While parked in your garage my house fills with the smell of gasoline to the extent my family is having headaches and nausea. Friends at work can smell it in the parking lot several cars away from my car. Upon looking online I see this is a common problem with the g6
Car is leaking gas, every time you open the driver door you get hit with a pu gent odor of gas and the fuel has dropped significantly since last driving it
The is a significant fuel smell that is coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The smell of fuel is also very prominent on the inside of the car. I am very concerned for the safety of my family as this issue is a safety hazard. Newer pontiac g6 models have been recalled for this issue. The 2006 should be repaired through a recall. It is obvious the company is aware of the issue with the fuel tanks.
I have a 06 g6 2.4l 4cyl and lately it has been giving off a strong fuel smell. I smell it when the car is stationary as well as when the car is in motion. I checked for leaks under the hood and car and cannot find any. When I attempt to crank the car it doesn't start until my second attempt. I had a mechanic look at my car and he could not figure out what the issue was. I am becoming more and more worried with this issue. I have a small child and his car seat is located in the passenger rear. I am very concerned for his safety as well as mine. I am afraid that one day my car may burst into flames while we're on the highway, at a red light, at the mall, etc. Putting not only our lives at risk, but also the lives of others nearby. So I took the car to auto zone and they hooked it up to their scanner for free. They gave me this code - p0454 fuel tank pressure (ftp) sensor intermittent.
Strong smell of fuel after driving. Hesitation while starting cold engine. No visible fuel leak on ground.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor was surrounding the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the plastic supply to the fuel reservoir assembly fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
My vehicle has a very strong odor of gasoline. This smell is present when driving and long after the vehicle has been powered off. A visual inspection by a friend who is a 'shade-tree' mechanic show no obvious leaks nor do I notice anything in the driveway. It has gotten so bad that we have to leave windows cracked. I don't have any money for repairs. I am wondering if this is something other owners have seen and if possibly there is or will be a recall? I am scared to drive the car. This has been happening (and getting worse) for the last couple of months.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was inspected and failed due to a fuel leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,893.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was informed that there was an odor coming from the vehicle and that there was fuel leaking. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. It was unable to be determined where the leak initially started. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,881.
After driving approximately 20 miles and parking, both car interior and trunk smelled strongly of gas. Checked pavement under car for leaking gas, but did not see any. This continued to happen on subsequent drives with the smell detected while driving. I am now afraid to drive the car because the gas smell is so strong and I am afraid of a fire or explosion. I have researched online and found other pontiac g6 owners who have identified similar problems that have been traced to a hard plastic fuel line that comes out of the fuel pump at the gas tank. The car is now parked until I can afford to have it diagnosed and repaired...too risky to drive. All of this combined with the car's history of electrical problems and anti-theft system issues are just way too much. I cannot rely on the car for transportation at all, and it is apparently worthless as a trade-in.
My daughter was driving the car and was stopped by a police officer because fluid was coming from the vehicle. It turns out that a fitting on the gas tank broke and fuel was being pumped out of the vehicle at a high rate. This is a very hazardous situation and defective plastic fittings should not be allowed on vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel emitting from outside and inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
We purchased a 2006 g6 and when driving and while the car is turned of sitting it has a heavy smell of gas...I read online it was a recall in some but wasn't sure on ours...I was told it is dangerous and needs to be fixed asap...I have also been told that people believe 2007 and newer are recalled but not 2006 but a bunch of people have complained you would think they would make a recall for 2006!!!
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