2006 Pontiac G6 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2006 Pontiac G6, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 104,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (45% of reports).
- 76fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 104,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 34 of 76 complaints (45%)
- Strong odor: mentioned in 8 of 76 complaints (11%)
- Fumes emitted: mentioned in 6 of 76 complaints (8%)
- Smell gas: mentioned in 5 of 76 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2006 Pontiac G6 at $1,350, and half of them between $1,200 and $1,400.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2018), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 63 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 76 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Pontiac G6 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2006 Pontiac G6. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I had to replace the fuel pump module assembly because it was leaking fuel out from above the fuel tank and dripping down near the exhaust. A strong fuel smell alerted me to the issue and upon inspection we found fuel dripping out. This is a safety issue because leaking fuel near the exhaust is a…
The small plastic protrusions used to attach fuel lines to the fuel pump failed, 2 out of 3 broke, resulting in fuel spraying all over the top of the fuel tank.
I purchased my car in 2016. When i fill it up with gas there is a very strong gas odor that lasts for days. If you walk anywhere near the car, even if it has been sitting you smell a strong gas odor. I park in my driveway and there is a big stain where gas has leaked. I have chatted with people…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Pontiac G6s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2006 Pontiac G6 (4% of the 1,910 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Pontiac G6 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 104,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2006 Pontiac G6?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,350 (half paid between $1,200 and $1,400), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2006 Pontiac G6?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 34 of 76 complaints, followed by “strong odor” (8).
Other 2006 Pontiac G6 problems
See all 2006 Pontiac G6 problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all G6 years.