We first started noticing a strong gasoline smell after adding gas to the g6 back in april. At first we thought it was just residual fumes from having recently adding gas. After this we noticed the smell all the time whether we were adding gas or not. We know that the gas is leaking out because we can put gas in the car, the message will show 100 miles to empty, drive 2-3 miles and it drops down to 75 miles to empty. This issue has steadily gotten worse and we are concerned for our safety when in the vehicle. We called our local dealership and they state that there is a recall for a leaking fuel pump on the g5 model, the 2007 g6, and several other models but not the 2006 g6. In our internet search we have found a significant number of other 2006 g6 owners with this same issue and receiving the same answer from the dealership. A vehicle that is leaking gas is a disaster waiting to happen. Gm needs to include the 2006 g6 in the recall to prevent loss of life.
2006 Pontiac G6 fuel system complaints
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I was driving and pulling up to the turning lane to make a left turn when all of a sudden the car lost power steering and I nearly crashed into the fence of a corner house. Also has a problem a strong smell if gas after the car is shutoff and have been told it has a crack in the lines that run on top of the fuel tank and the smell is from gas leaking out of the crack an spraying the top if the tank. I have read online that many people have experienced both of these problems with their 2006 pontiac g6.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline fuel odor emitting from the vehicle. The contact also noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000 and the current mileage was 117,324.
My car has a very bad smell of gasoline. It sometimes leave a small puddle of gasoline, but only when parked on an incline nose first. It was suggested to me that it may be a plastic connection from the fule tank to the fuel line. I also understand that gm has recalled certain cars for the same problem, but not the g-6. It would cost approx, 800.00 for repair.
Vehicle started having problems starting this am. On my way to work I noticed a lot of gas was coming out of vehicle. Parked my vehicle went to work and came out. Vehicle had strong smell of gas and under vehicle there was a lot of gas. Took to a mechanic and the plastic part on the fuel pump that connects hose was cracked/broken. There is current,y a recall for 2007 models and up but I believe that the plastic connectors are the problem and all vehicles with this part should be recalled.
Family noticed a very strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle when the vehicle was sitting in the driveway. Inside the car, the smell was less strong, but still noticeable. In taking it to the dealership, they claimed to have found both a fuel leak and a coolant leak and repaired both. When I took back the vehicle, I could still smell it and the dealership stated that was residual. After a week, the smell was just as strong and I returned it. They washed the undercarriage and said that would do it. It did not solve the problem. I returned it and they dropped out the fuel tank (and forgot to reattach it!), but stated they still could not find the source. They washed it again and said it was the best they could do. I researched the problem on the internet and found multiple complaints about pontiac's fuel pump. I noticed that this is an issue with multiple year models (recall 09v‑419), but not 2006 (yet). According to our research and contact with gm the 2006 g6 has not been added to the current recall 09v‑419. I am surprised the dealership did not look for this problem specifically, but apparently, it is a lot of work to get to the fuel pump area. Please add 2006 to the recall!
Fuel pump has a crack in the top and is leaking fuel while car is running or not running. Very dangeruos defect.
I have a pontiac g6 and when the problem started, the dash would say check gas cap. I bought like 3 or 4 new gas caps and the warning continued. While my car is parked, a strong odor of gasoline can be smelled. Seems pretty dangerous. I took it to the dealer and I was told the fuel pump sending unit was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. When they took it apart they called me and said the fuel pump module was broken also. Apparently this is a common problem with this model.
Started noticing a very strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle after the vehicle was turned off. After a while the smell became stronger and we could smell it a day after we had even driven the car and the car started taking longer and longer to start. Apparently there is an issue with the fuel pump module and it is actually leaking gasoline at the top of the fuel pump. We have taken care of this car religiously since it was purchased new. We did some research and noticed that this is an issue with this year model and other year models. According to our research and contact with gm the 2006 g6 has not been added to the current recall 09v‑419 which is unacceptable as this is a manufacturer defect and occurs just from driving the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that there was a smell of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. In addition, when driving various speeds the engine warning indicator illuminated three different times with the fuel odor emitting inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the engine solenoid was replaced. The fuel odor continued after the repair was performed. The vehicle was not repaired for the second time. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2006 pontiac g6 started emitting a strong odor of fuel regardless of fuel level or if the car was running or not. First visual inspection revealed that there was not a steady leak of fuel on the ground under the car. The fuel odor progressively intensified and upon the second more thorough inspection there is a leak from the fuel pump assembly directly on top of the fuel tank and above the exhaust system.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that she noticed a strong gasoline odor while the vehicle was parked in a garage. The odor was also noticeable in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who advised the contact that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. The current mileage was approximately 89,568.
2 days in a row I have been pulling into parking spaces when all of a sudden my power steering stops working, the power steering light comes on, and a alert chime sounds. Pontiac has recalled other makes/models for this exact problem, but the 2006 g6 was not included in this recall. My car is becoming dangerous to drive because of this defect. There are plenty of reports of this online. Why is pontiac not being required to recall these faulty cars? 2 months ago I contacted pontiac because my car was leaking fuel from the gas line. This was happening because of a faulty plastic part in the fuel pump. Again, pontiac had a partial recall for this exact same part, and the exact same problem on other models, but no recall for the 2006 g6. Since leaking fuel is a hazard to my family I was forced to get this fixed, and pontiac did not reimburse or help with the cost. Again, why is pontiac not being required to recall these faulty cars that are dangerous to the families who are driving them?
In april I started to notice a faint smell of gasoline emanating from the rear of my vehicle. Thinking nothing of it I paid little mind. As the months have gone by I have noticed the smell has gotten worse and now fuel drips from the back of the fuel tank in small quantities after being driven for even a small amount of time. Researching on forums I have found much talk of this same problem as shown: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/pontiac/g6/fuel+system http://www.g6ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2647 this seems to the average observer to be directly linked to the current expansion campaign 12v459000 which originally addressed in recall 09v‑419 a quick glance over of the parts shows that they have differing model numbers, however have an design in the area in which the breakage is occurring. My primary concern as a consumer is that this is a non moving part that is not in an area that could be exposed to "normal wear and tear" as such it can be deduced that this incident is tied to a faulty design and not user error. This is a safety hazard caused by a design flaw that the company has already recognized is in error in multiple other vehicles and as such the recall should be expanded to cover the 2006 pontiac g6.
Plastic return on fuel pump module cracked leaking fuel on ground and near exhaust. This apears to be related to recall number 12190 that was announced 9/30/2012. When I took vehicle in for repair, the dealer could find no active recall. I took pictures of the defective fuel pump module at the dealer garage.
The car started smelling like gas and took it to the dealer and found out the fuel pump was leaking. It cost me $911.53 to replace the fuel pump with 19179818 w-module kit. I called the gm recall claim department, but they said there is no recall for my car. I asked them to review this problem and it is the same problem they are having with the other similar car.
Started smelling strong gas smell outside the vehicle--- upon inspection found out that a gas leak was leaking from the car.
Strong smell of gas coming from car. Check engine light came on. Notice a leak under car. Took to dealership for repair. Dealership repalced fuel pump. The 2006 pontiac g6 should be included in the current recall: the federal safety agency campaign id# : 12v459000 gm campaign #: 12190 expansion of recall 09v‑419.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that she smelled gasoline while she driving. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that there was a leak on top of the fuel tank, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but assistance was not provided. The failure mileage was 125,000.
I noticed a strong gas smell from the back of my car,I just brought it used last june 11, I also noticed that when sitting in the car either in the front or rear the smell of gas is strong as well, I had to have work done on my car last month and was told that the entire top of my tank was wet from gas and the smell was strong in the shop (sears) and I should have this looked at asap because it could cause a fire and was very unsafe. I have been researching this issue and have found over 100 other people with this same issue in the 2006 pontiac g6 but have yet to find any kind of recall ,why should this be the owners expense when this is a very dangerous issue my daughter sits in the back and to know gas is leaking and could cause a fire or possible maybe explode is not a good thought, its the same issue with them all a fuel pump with a plastic elbow hose setup, now I seen a recall for 2007 colbots and g6 and I think g5 with the exact same issue why is it not covering all the cars with this issue is unsafe, now im going to have to again pay out of pocket to fix something due to poor design and unsafe conditions I dont think its right at all with so many people having the same problem.
2006 pontiac g6. Consumer states problem with fuel assembly *tgw the consumer stated the engine light illuminated and she could smell gasoline coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic. An inspection revealed, the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced, as it was leaking from the top portion of the assembly onto the muffler.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the plastic tube that connected to the fuel pump was cracked and leaking. The dealer was notified who advised replacing the fuel pump. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who replaced the fuel pump. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for inspection and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 144,000.
The problem first appeared in may of 2011. I usually leave my car outside. I had family visiting from out of town and my family was givin one of our vehicles to drive. My car was then put in the garage for a short time and this intense smell appeared. We first thought something was spilled in the garage.... We searched and found nothing. After our visitors left, it wasn't until mid august that the car ended up in the garage; again the intense smell of fuel was present in a very short period of time.... It was at that time that we discovered it was the car. I took it to the dealer and ironically, the man ahead of me ( with a pontiac g6 ) was bringing his car in for and intense fuel smell coming from his car. I left the car with the dealer and checked online for any service bulletins on the vehicle. I discovered that there was. In fact, a service bulletin issued in the pontiac g6 for cracked fuel pumps, and this was confirmed by the dealer. In the end, I had to pay $291.01 to repair the fuel pump on a car with only 41000 miles - ( gm says they split the bill 50/50 in good faith. ) I will tell you that this will end up being a recall in the coming year because someone will be injured or killed by ignoring this problem... I would still be driving around with this crack fuel pump had my car never been put in a garage. I have been a loyal gm customer for more than 25 years and have had every one of them leave me stranded at least 4 times - replaced a transmission on my 98 blazer at 70,000 miles - and don't get me started on the 1986 chevy z24. I have put up with a lot with all the gm vehicles I have owned - and I almost bought a new buick regal that was on the lot while waiting for my car the be checked in.. But I think it's about time to check out what toyota or honda has to offer.... Just had enough.
Raw fuel smell coming from 2006 pontiac g6 and lose of power. I have read in some online forums and this seems to be a problem with others g6's also. Most have stated that this could be a possible crack in fuel line.
I bought my g6 gtp when it first came out in 2006. Since then I've had numerous problems with my vehicle. First there was a problem with the paint on the car, it looked like water spots. I took it in to the dealer 2weeks after I bought it. After many attempts they were able to get the spots off but they have slowly came back. Second my speakers blew after 1 month of having my car. They were replaced. Third, my two front lights must of had tiny holes because they would get really foggy after taking my car to the carwash. They had to be replaced also. Fourth time I received a letter for a recall due to a bad mounting of the sunroof hose. It stained my headliner and had to be replaced. I had to take my car back like 3 times because after replacing the headliner they apparently didn't put things back how they should therefore on rainy days the water would come inside my car through various places. Finally they got it right and it was rain free inside my vehicle. Fifth, my transmission gave out on me twice. Six, when I turn my wheel it makes this horrible popping noise, very irritating. Seventh, my about a month now my car had been smelling alot like gas, not to mention I have a 2yr old and a 7month old that are always in the car. I regret buying this vehicle and I'm very concerned for my family and myself! There should definitely be a recall on this gas problem. If anyone can help me please all of us that own these pontiac g6 please do!
1. A few months after the warranty ran out I noticed a cracking in the paint on the hood only. The car is washed and waxed regularly with no unusual products. Paint has continued to deteriorate on the hood only (rest of the car is fine) and is now chipping through the clear coat entirely and to color underneath. I expect this will soon be flaking right off! 2. Around same time paint problem started, cd player stopped working. 3. Have experienced intermittent electrical shorts/problems with the console and have had to reset the clock and temp many times in addition to faulty "service airbag soon" warning that comes on then and disappears for months at a time. 4. Within last few months, have begun smelling strong odor of gasoline outside the car even several hours after it has been turned off...fuel fill ups don't increase or dissipate this. Smell seems to be getting worse (intensifying) over time, however, although I cannot detect a leak or any noticeable change in the fuel economy. 5. Several months after warranty ended began having difficulty starting car on "hot starts"...car cranks but doesn't ignite (same in hot and cold weather). This became more frequent until suddenly it completely reversed itself. Now "hot" starts are generally fine, cranking and non ignition typically happens on "cold" starts (same in hot and cold weather). For a car purchased with 29k miles and is now only at 66k I say this is deplorable! All these things occurred after 36k warranty ended but within the first 20-30k miles put on car. Ridiculous! My last car was a plymouth and ran fine well over 100k (only major job was replacing timing belt @ 100k)...I don't think I can anticipate the same kind of longevity from this car. Considering the other serious problems raised concerning steering and everything else, I don't know what to do with it.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6. For the last few months it has been smelling like gas. I cannot find any leaking under the hood or the car. The odor is continuously getting stronger and the car is hesitating to start. There are way too many complaints regarding this issue and someone is bound to get hurt (vapors/fire).
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the fuel pump leaked over the engine and on the ground which could potentially cause a fire. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed of a fuel pump recall (not in the federal safety agency database). The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the recall only affected g5 models. The failure mileage was approximately 64,700.
Pontiac g6 issue: fuel gauge wouldn't work as there was gasoline in the car but the fuel gauge wouldn't establish how much gasoline in the tank. I had to get it fix.
I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 april 21, 2007. Afterwards I started noticing a popping noise when I would turn, so I took the car in to be serviced 9-2007. They replaced the tie rod adjuster & reset toe-in, but again I still had the same problems. Also I've been having problems with the window leaking on the drivers side. The AC / heater blower stays on when car is not on which caused my battery to drain so I took the car in again april 11, 2008 and they told me they replaced the drive shaft & blower motor resistor but still having the same problems. Now I am noticing that the passenger side air bag indicator doesn't register when someone is in the front seat w/ seatbelt on. Sometimes it comes on when there is no one in the seat. The starter continues to crank while trying to start car and sticks when the car is started. Last but not least, after purchasing fuel the car gas gauge drops drastically only after going about a mile or two.
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