2010 Pontiac G6: fuel pump failure

6 of the 273 complaints about the 2010 Pontiac G6 describe fuel pump failure.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 89,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fuel pump failure by model year

2010
6
2009
19
2008
30
2007
51
2006
50
2005
17

What owners say

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Fuel system · 166,000 miles · CA

My car started smelling of gas. Another mechanic noticed a slow gas leak. I took it to the dealer and was told it's the fuel pump. I see that a recall had been done on earlier years of my model but not the 2010. Given that there has been no impact to the vehicle, it appears to be a defect in the car.

Filed Mar 13, 2018 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · CA

A few months ago I started smelling fuel from my parked vehicle. As time has gone on it has gotten worse, and my car is beginning to lose power and fail to run properly. I have been informed by a mechanic that the smell is coming from a small fuel leak coming from a connector on the fuel pump assembly. This issue seems to be identical to the issue described in recall #09v419000. I have heard from other g6 owners and they seem to have this issue as well.

Filed Dec 26, 2017 · Electrical · 78,000 miles · MD

There was an initial recall done to where pontiac put a bandaid on the problem with the headlights instead of fixing the problem. The bandaid was to just replace the headlight bulb. If you do research on the internet on this make model and year of vehicle the actual problem is the wiring harness and corrosion. Several people have had the issue but for some reason no one is reporting it but I am due to the fact that mine has not just affected the headlights but also my fuel pump which it caused it to shut off in the middle of interstate 68 with traffic coming up behind me. Luckily they realize I was having a problem and went out around me before hitting me. I have since been pulled over 4 times within the last several months due to the headlight being out which was what they recall was for. If you hit the light it comes on. I'm and tired of this and want this problem addressed and actually fixed. Again I was pulled over and issued a repair order for the issue that was a recall by pontiac but was never actually fixed.

Filed May 15, 2017 · Fuel system · 89,000 miles · CA

Recently noticed fuel smell coming from vehicle. Aware of recall done in 2012 for issue with fuel pump I believe this is a related issue.

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Electrical · MD

After replacing the fuse box, wiring harness, and fuses on my fuse box in the trunk of my g6 I have had no satisfaction as to the problem being remedied that continues to cause situations that could be detrimental to myself and my family. I cannot afford to run right out and purchase a new vehicle especially when I have paid on this one expecting it to last me a very long time. This issue with this relay problem to the fuel pump which has caused my car to now shut down twice on me on main interestates with several cars behind me! This issue needs address is my family going to be compensated should something happen to me while driving this vehicle. Will my expenses be paid. This is absolutely ridiculous that this issue is not being address by yourselves or through pontiac. I would like this issue handled or if it cannot be remedied I would like a full refund on my vehicle of $14000 so I may be able to purchase another vehicle. This issue needs addressed. This is my second complaint filing due to myself and family almost being harmed fatally due to this ongoing problem!!!!!

Filed May 10, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 67,000 miles · MD

On may 9, 2016, I was heading to my home when my car stalled briefly in the middle of a major roadway, 220 north, cumberland, maryland 21502. Luckily my vehicle re-engaged within a minute in order for me to avoid being hit by any tractor and trailer traffic that was steadily approaching me. Needless to say I was petrified during this time thing I was going to be demolished and die in my car!!! There is an issue with the relay connection from the fuse box in the trunk of the pontiact g 6 to the fuel pump which has caused my car to not start on several occassions. We have had it looked at and from everything we have seen and done nothing fixes this problem, not even replacing the fuse box, fuel pump, fuses, etc. Yesterday was the first time it semi stalled in the middle of a major roadway almost causing a major accident. This is a pontiac issue I have seen several complaints of this issue with this vehicle online. This is a safety hazard and needs to be dealt with through a recal from the pontiac manufacturer. And from what I have researched and found that replacing the wiring harness and fuse box is only a temporary fix so if ponitaic is unable to fix this serious problem, they need to trade all pontiac g6 for a vehicle of equal value!!! At this point I am thoroughly frustrated and pissed off with this problem that has not been recalled on these vehicles!!! It is a shame that it will take someone losing their life for the problem to be handled!!! I have had this problem for quite some time now with no permanent soluation, I have missed work due to this problem and have been late on several occassions due to this problem. The worst thing that has happened was yesterday on a major roadway stalling with tractor and trailer traffic coming up behind me.