2007 Pontiac G6: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 8, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 144,000 miles · NJ · fire

Our pontiac g6 hardtop convertible caught fire without any notice. The car had been previously driven at 75 MPH for an hour an and a half. It sat for 5 hours and then when we were driving at 10 MPH, it suddenly caught fire.

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Electrical · 153,000 miles · IL · fire

I was driving my car home on dec 11,2019 and I heard a load pop that came from under my dash. Smoke started to fill my car and I was able to pull the car over and see what was going on. Upon further investigation I had noticed all my interior lighting and components had stopped working. I was able to get home safely and when I open my trunk I noticed the fuse box located in the truck and completely burner up. Also the wires that are located under the dash has also caught fire and that is where the smoke was coming from. This is the second time something has happened to this car and both cases have been recalled in the 2006 pontiac g6 sedans. The first case was when my power steering went out and I almost wrecked trying to get the vehicle off the road. Something needs to be done and I want this problem to be looked at. I have spoke to an attorney and he advised me to fill out a report and hopefully I can get this matter taken care of. It's not fair for an individual to buy a car and expect to be safe knowing that they have put cheap parts and faulty wiring in it. Something serious could have happened and my car could have easy fought fire. The estimate for the damage will be about $1000-$1200 dollars and I don't have that kind of money. The power steering problem cost me over $600. I want a reimbursement and I want my car fixed. There is no reason why gm can't fix it for free. It's currently sitting at my mechanics because I can't afford to get it fixed. Please take time and look into this matter I feel that I have been taken advantage of and this should have been recalled when the other cars were.

Filed Dec 2, 2016 · Lights · OH

My driver side headlight keeps going out when I went to change it the harness was melted and almost caught fire...we changed the harness out and it still will not work I am sick of getting pulled over for my light being out..I also have picture of the old harness that was on the car from where I got it from..

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · Airbags · 111,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stopped independently as the low traction warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the rear tires were spinning but the vehicle failed to move. The contact stated that while attempting to have the vehicle towed, an independent mechanic informed the contact that an unknown passenger side tire was hot, and was beginning to smoke as if it was about to catch on fire. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the service air bag soon warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed May 22, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 100,000 miles · FL · fire

Car has caught on fire twice due to power steering hose rubbing and leaking flammable fluids brake lights malfunction always....on when accelerating and off when you actually apply brakes air bag lights on and off on and off--malfunctioning all the time.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 37,000 miles · GA · fire

When pulling into a parking lot after an hour long drive, my pontiac g6 gt hardtop convertible made a loud pop and then filled with smoke and flames shot out of the hood. Prior to that there was a pop and liquids spilled onto the ground. I jumped out of my car and ran to alert a nearby police officer. We got back to the car in less than a minute and he was able to extinguish the flames. The local fire department was also alerted and they arrived to check the fire. When it was repaired the technician said that it had something to do with transmission, or some fluid, igniting.

Filed Jul 2, 2013 · Fuel system · 156,000 miles · TX

I have a 2007 pontiac g6. It has the same fuel problem that the 2007 g5 has, there is a hairline crack in the elbow on the fuel pump & is leaking gas. I don't understand why there is not a recall on this vehicle neither. I need someone to get in contact with me. I am paying out of pocket to have this problem fixed when it should be the manufactures issue. I have read online & there have been several issues with the same vehicle as mine which resulted in the vehicle catching on fire. Something needs to be done about this. I live in texas & the temperature here gets very hot, so that doesn't help that I have a gas leak on my vehicle.

Filed Jun 14, 2013 · Airbags, Engine · 116,947 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong gasoline fuel odor while parked or when being driven. As the contact drove approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle caught on fire with the illumination of the check engine and air bag warning lights. The contact was able to exit the vehicle without injury. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and was not inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 116,947.

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Steering · 75,354 miles · GA

The vehicle's rubber power steering return hose is resting against the underside of the exhaust pipe. There is a reflectant covered fabric as a radiant barrier, but I suspect is not designed to prevent heat (from right after the pre-catalytic converter) from seeping through due to conduction. I have made an inspection through my fingers as there is no way of seeing the damage until the hose is removed. The reflective surface material is clearly off of the rest of the material and it feels to be completely burned through. The loss of power steering fluid could have been catastrophic for two reasons. First was the virtual loss of steering (luckily my wife was not driving at a high rate of speed). Second, that power steering fluid could have caused a vehicle fire had it hit a hot exhaust instead of the one that was barely warm after less than 1/2 mile of driving. Just the same, it created a lot of smoke convincing my wife that her car was either on fire or about to be. I have pictures of the hose routing and I'll be making repairs this week-end. Please let me know if I can be of assistance in this matter. It is hard for me to fathom that the vehicle was designed to have this rubber hose containing a flammable fluid to rest against a hot exhaust pipe. This is either a design defect or somebody forgot to ensure clearance during assembly. Gm seemed unconcerned when I phoned them this evening. *tr....updated 06/28/13 *bf updated 07/2/2013

Filed Mar 23, 2010 · Engine · 8,900 miles · RI · fire

Dropped my car off for service at the dealership and they later called to say the engine had caught fire when they were test driving the car. An inspector from the insurors service bureau determined that a "rodent infestation" was the cause and that a nest had been built in the exhaust header. I have since seen several other owners reporting fires in the engine compartment and believe there might be a design defect that allows animals access to an internal location where engine heat ignites their nesting material.

Filed Apr 16, 2009 · Steering · 41,000 miles · IN · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6 convertible. While attempting to drive in reverse, the contact noticed smoke and then flames. Upon further inspection, it was concluded that the steering component was the source of the failure. She had the vehicle towed to a dealer and they replaced the rack and pinion and steering hose at the cost of $800. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 41,000.

Filed May 22, 2008 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard a loud clicking noise and the exterior lights flashed. Several minutes later, she saw severe smoke. The fire department was called and they concluded that electrical failure was the cause. An investigator from the manufacturer stated that they would not provide her with any assistance because she did not witness any flames coming from the vehicle. The dealer could not identify the cause of the failure. A fire report was filed. The contact has possession of the failed components, including the starter and battery. The failure and current mileages were 38,000. Updated 06/30/08 *bf the starter shorted out which caused the smoke. Updated