Pontiac Grand Am fuel leak problems

Filed Jan 5, 2022 · Fuel system · WI · fire

When I was gassing up my car, a fuel leak occurred in the gas tank and my car caught on fire. The gas station attendant used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out. I had 113,262 miles on my car. As you can see, the leak in the plastic gas tank caused the gas tank fuel pump to burn up and burn up its wiring harness. I don't want any money but I just thought the federal safety agency should know. I do not need money because my insurance company will be reimbursing me for my total loss of the car.

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Fuel system · 128,579 miles · OH

My son was driving this 2004 pontiac grand am and noticed gasoline odor/fumes coming into the vehicle cabin area with the HVAC system operating. Upon inspection of his complaint we noticed fuel leaking from the fuel pressure regulator. This fuel leak was minimal when the engine was at mid temperature but became worse when the engine reached operating temperature. During additional diagnostics we also noticed when the engine was started up cold that the fuel leak was easily identified and leaking profusely. We promptly shut the engine down contained the fuel leak and disconnected the battery until the fuel leak could be repaired. The fuel regulator appears to be the original oem installed component. We replaced the fuel regulator assembly and the leak has now been corrected. The faulty component appears to have a pinhole leak at the top hat area or some type of porosity. This is very difficult to see with the naked eye. If the regulator is pressured up to the correct specified psi I am certain that the leak will be absolutely identified. Current ambient temperatures have been in the range of 35-58 degrees fahrenheit. This fuel leak came on suddenly and could possibly result in an under hood fire. I am convinced that if the ambient temperatures were in the summer time ranges this could have resulted in a potentially dangerous situation for the driver of the vehicle. I can send the failed part to the federal safety agency for analysis upon request. During further investigation of this complaint it seems that several other owners have had similar complaints with this fuel regulator leaking on this v-6 engine VIN code "e". I do request a follow up from the federal safety agency on this complaint and I will ship this component to the federal safety agency at my own expense upon request. The manufacturer has not been notified at this time and I will not contact the manufacturer unless instructed to do so by the federal safety agency.

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 155,825 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand am. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for another service, the mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The contact had noticed that the "check engine" warning light was continuously illuminated. The contact was then driving approximately 35 MPH when vehicle began to shudder. The contact then coasted over to an emergency lane and the engine stalled. The engine did not restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle had not been taken back to a mechanic for diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number :07e021000(fuel system, other). The approximate failure mileage was 155,825.

Filed Nov 6, 2013 · Steering · 223,027 miles · MI

The most recent of problems is my steering went out on me while turning in to a parking lot. Had my mechanic look at it and he said it was the rack and pinion seal that caused it to pour out the fluid. I have also had many other problems such as gas leaking even though all lines were replaced. Power steering line replaced due to pin hole leaks, multiple wheel bearings, radiator. Ignition switch, and one of the sensors in the upper back side of the motor somehow came undone and melted the connector and caused a dead short in my car.

Filed Oct 29, 2013 · Airbags, Electrical · 145,000 miles · IA · crash

I bought a car from budget auto sales and I had numerous issues including brakes, air bag, electrical, gas leaking,brake lines, steering problems, muffler and exhaust problems along with bad tires and getting motor mounts replaced, changing all fuses and both driver and passenger and driver side mirrors, tire rods and axle shaft also. The car was in the shop constantly while I made consistent on time payments. The car was supposed to have had an airbag replaced when I paid for a rental car. My car was in the shop for 4 days . Later on I got into a bumper to bumper accident because my brake lines were incapable after sending them into the shop.after going to the pontiac dealership and paying 200 dollars to hook my airbag up it was coded that my car had been in an accident on one of the days the car was at the dealership getting serviced. The dealership told me that they would clear my dash board so none of my lights would appear. When I took the vehicle into numerous auto shops multiple companies informed me that they either couldnt fix the car or that it wasn't worth fixing. The vehicle is barely running today and I am still putting more money into it. I asked the dealership numerous times to give me my old car back or give me my money back. Even after I payed the vehicle off early the dealership told me that they have the right to refuse service and that they didnt want the car. I believe that I was taken advantage of and that the car is unsafe and they put me in a death trap so they could line their pockets and take advantage of a single disabled mother just trying to have decent reliable transportation. I would have filed a report with the attorney general but the car is over 8 years old and I wasn't aware that I could file a claim until just recently.

Filed Jan 14, 2011 · Fuel system · 127,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that as he started the vehicle, he noticed an overpowering gasoline odor. The contact then discovered fuel leaking from the fuel pressure regulator. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices). The failure and current mileage was 127,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2009 · Fuel system · 81,964 miles · SC

Recently we experienced a very strong fuel smell in the passenger compartment after driving our car. When we opened the hood, it appeared that fuel was leaking from a part all over the hot engine. We got it to the dealership who diagnosed the problem as the fuel pressure regulator leaking. The fuel pressure regulator was replaced and there does not appear to be any fuel leaking at this point. Our mechanic stated that the slightest spark in the engine could have started a fire. Cost of repair: $196.19.

Filed Nov 15, 2007 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac grand am. The contact smelled gas while driving in reverse. A fuel leak was found in the fuel system pressure regulator. He was informed that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly: pressure relief devices). The purchase date and speed were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 60,000. *updated 12/12/07 *bf the consumer stated backed out of the garage smelled fuel under the hood. The consumer stated the fuel regulator was saturated and dripping on wires just below. The consumer stated the regulator has been repaired. Updated 12/12/07

Filed Oct 9, 2007 · Body, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · CA

Tl*contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. She noticed that there was a leak under her vehicle for a few years. On several occasions the dealer was unable to find the cause of the leak. The dealer later stated that the leak was coming from the gas tank line and it was a fuel leak. They also told her that there was a related recall; however, her VIN was not related. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved and request that her VIN is a part of the existing the federal safety agency campaign id number 07e021000. The dealer information is not available. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 98,000. The consumer stated the vehicle is still located at the repair shop awaiting word from the corp office. The dealer stated replaced hazard lights switch, speaker radio rear door, molding windshield side pillar, exterior bulbs, and wiper blade. Updated 10/31/07

Filed Dec 3, 2006 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · GA

While driving down the interstate at 65 miles per hour my car shut completely off on me. Only by the grace of god was I able to coast over 2 lanes to the side of the road, avoiding having another car run straight into the back of my car. After taking the car to the dealership I was told that I needed to replace my fuel pump module. They stated that this has been happening quite a bit but that a recall has not been done on this part yet. Now, 2 years later I am still having issues with my car now having a gasoline smell every winter because gas is leaking from somewhere and they cannot determine where.