2009 Pontiac G6: fuel pump failure

Filed Dec 25, 2023 · Fuel system · AZ

Strong fuel smell from rear of Pontiac G6 near fuel tank. This is a common problem due to a cracked elbow on top of the fuel pump. This issue is happening among all G6 models from 05 to 09 . This issue should be recalled as it is dangerous to the drivers , passengers or anyone that comes within 3 ft of Pontiacs that have this issue. Fuel odor can be smelt from further than 3ft that can damage to lungs, throat and multiple other health hazards. The fumes can reach even further witch is easily ignited if someone were to walk by with a cigarette This issue is common in 75% of Pontiac G6's on the road This defective part should be placed on recall and should definitely be looked into before someone loses their lives over an easily preventable occurrence from happening. Thank you for your time and please look into this issue before it's to late.

Filed Oct 17, 2020 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · KS

Another complaint about the fuel odor which is caused by poor material used on fuel pump. It is around rear of car and inside car, also over muffler. Possible fire hazard. Should be addressed to gm for a recall. Happens to 99% of these vehicles. It only happens after vehicle has been driven.

Filed Jan 4, 2019 · 140,000 miles · NM

Constant fuel smell, after reading other issues it is my understanding the rubber hose on top of fuel pump is cracked and is emitting gas smell. Safety issue and should be recalled.

Filed Jul 23, 2017 · Fuel system · 88,000 miles · OR

After parking my car I smell a very strong gas smell for several hours so I can not park my car in my attached garage because it makes my whole house smell like gas. It started in our over 100 degree summer weather and seems to be getting worse every day. It also starts hard after it has sat for some hours. I am afraid it could start a fire. I do not feel safe driving my car!!! I see the 2009 g5 has a recall for what sounds like the same issue. A problem with the fuel pump module (a crack) but I do not see one for the g6. In an article jeff boyer states he wants gm customers to have complete peace of mind. Which I would like to have with my g6 - 4 cylinder.

Filed Dec 28, 2016 · Fuel system · 62,000 miles · CA

Strong smell of gasoline noticeable from 10 or more feet away from vehicle when parked or running. Cannot park in garage due to strong fuel smell. Vehicle has not been overfilled. Smell has been noticeable for many months but is getting stronger lately. Researching this on the internet yields many results with similar complaints, focused on a defective elbow on the fuel pump assembly.

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Fuel system · 113,000 miles · CA

Strong fuel smell and takes longer to turn over. Plastic hose on top of fuel pump cracked requires entire fuel pump to be replaced. Similar issue that required recall of previous years.

Filed Apr 2, 2016 · Fuel system · 33,000 miles · CA

Strong gasoline smell from the car after driving. Suspect the fuel hose or fitting from the fuel pump is leaking gasoline on top of the gas tank. The fuel pump connector is right next to it and it could ignite the gasoline!

Filed Mar 10, 2016 · Fuel system · 104,000 miles · SC

Noticed a strong smell of gasoline coming from the rear of the vehicle, most notably in the trunk. Online searches have noted that it is likely a cracked elbow on the fuel pump module that feeds the fuel lines. Odor has steadily increased over the past month.

Filed Nov 26, 2015 · Fuel system · TX

I have noticed a odd gas smell in my car around 60,000 miles. I thought it was the gas cap, so I replaced it and the smell persisted. I had my car diagnosed by both a gm and a firestone technician and they concluded it was a cracked fuel pump. It seeps gas out under my vehicle and if there is an ignition source I could blow up and die. Knowing of the severity of driving the vehicle I am scared to death to drive it. I haven't driven it in 2 months since it has been diagnosed. My family didn't want me to drive home for thanksgiving because they feared my car would hurt me. The gm dealership did not offer to fix it for other than full costs even when there have been several similar models and the pontiac g5 also had a recall on the cracked fuel pump for 2009s. Gm uses the same parts in their cars especially the plastic part that is prone to crack in the fuel pump, so I don't know why they haven't recalled the cars yet. It started at 60,000 miles. It is atypical of a car to have a defect at that young of a age, it can't be due to normal wear and tear. I have contacted gm directly several times and they keep shutting me down and have even tried the dealership and all they want to do is make money off me and they don't realize this is a serious issue here and lives could be at stake.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TX

Started smelling fuel on exterior of the vehicle, most prominently near the gas tank. Took it to the dealership and found that the line connected to the fuel pump was corroding and fuel was leaking. They will have to replace the entire fuel pump module, as parts are not sold separately. The mechanic said that these are known issues with pontiacs. Did a little digging and found that there were over 40,000 recalls on gm products with this same issue, however, for some reason the 2009 pontiac g6 did not make that list. Apparently we need some more complaints to get gm to add the g6 to the recall list (as leaking fuel could be a fire hazard!!!!).

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · AZ

The gas tank on this 2009 pontiac g6 gt is leaking fuel. Car was taken to dealer, dealer said that the fuel pump located in the gas tank needed to be replaced as it is leaking. Further investigation using non gm auto repair shops, I found this problem was not only on the g6 but many of the gm vehicles from 2005 to 2009. I believe that gm should issue a recall immediately due the fuel leaking from tank and splattering onto the hot exhaust system. At this time I'm not aware of any deaths related to this problem but will continue my research. This is my 24 year old niece's car. I'm her uncle.

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Fuel system · 27,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the plastic fuel pump fractured, which caused a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump fractured due to heat and vibrations of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 27,000. Updated 2/24/15*cn the consumer stated fuel was leaking onto the exhaust system. Updated 03/02/15