Pontiac G6 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 273 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Pontiac G6 across 6 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (82). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (45% of reports).
- 273fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%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 122 of 273 complaints (45%)
- Smell gas: mentioned in 25 of 273 complaints (9%)
- Strong odor: mentioned in 18 of 273 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 Pontiac G6 at $1,350, and half of them between $1,150 and $1,450.
Based on 22 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2020), 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 219 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 273 complaints, 1 a fire.
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 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.
Fuel pump defective, return hose onto the top of fuel pump starts to leak fuel.Which can led to car stalling out from not having the correct fuel pressure which caused the engine to stall everywhere,the road,fire hazard,etc.
I bought my G6 in 2022. After about a year of having it, issues started happening. Everything was fine up until my passenger side airbag warning appeared on my radio screen and it won't go off. Could be a serious issue with the airbag. Maybe around the end of 2023 I started having problems with my…
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…
Electrical issue with my pontiac g6 I have had to replace my headlights bulbs multiple times due to the plugs melting I have actively seen the plug smoking and it has happened on both of my drl/low beam headlight bulbs resulting in plugs having to be replaced multiple times as well. My engine light…
Bad fuel leak , location from top of fuel cell, Definitely from the fuel pump area of the top of the tank. Can't drive because it leaks so bad that fuel is dropping on top of the exhaust pipes and I am afraid of a fire any time driving the vehicle.i really like the vehicle but can't drive it…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac G6s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 273 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Pontiac G6. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Pontiac G6 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Pontiac G6?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,350 (half paid between $1,150 and $1,450), from 22 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Pontiac G6?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 122 of 273 complaints, followed by “smell gas” (25).
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