NHTSA — Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

2006 Pontiac G6 (Page 1 of 4)

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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 Pontiac G6 has major problems with two areas fairly critical to the act of driving... steering & safety.

The 2006 G6 has a major defect trend with electronic power-assisted steering failure. The power steering cuts out while driving, making it extremely difficult to steer. G6 owners typically report spending $600 - $1,200+ to fix the problem, replacing either the entire steering column or the power assist motor.

In March 2010, GM recalled 1.3 million vehicles for this exact problem "...after receiving 1,100 complaints of power steering failures." However the 2006 G6 wasn't included in that recall.

In July 2010, GM issued a "Special Coverage Adjustment" — TSB #10183 — covering "certain" (not all) 2005, 2006 & 2008 Pontiac G6's for this power steering issue, up to 10 years/100k miles. However a large number of 2006 G6 owners have reported they were not covered by this campaign, based on VIN#.

As of late 2013 the NHTSA had well over 700 steering complaints on file for the 2006 G6, with 21 crashes & 12 injuries. The NHTSA closed their initial investigation in 2007, having determined that losing your power steering going over 15-20 mph isn't a big deal & that most crashes occurred at slow speeds, so not a safety risk. Ridiculous? Yep, we think so too.

The 2006 G6 also has an expensive problem with "popping" or "clunking" noises when turning, & that issue extends to newer model years as well.

Factor in the 2006 Pontiac G6's poor side impact protection & you end up with a vehicle you should steer clear of.

1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
85,830 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2006 Pontiac G6 fuel system problems

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2006 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #76

Jul 252022

G6

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 possible problem for ignighting. There was no indication from the car itself that the leak was occurring. We had to figure it out ourselves and get it inspected at a shop and repaired immediately.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

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problem #75

Jan 042020

G6

  • 124,092 miles
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.

- Meridian, ID, USA

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problem #74

Sep 162016

G6

  • 135,000 miles
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 with the same problem for this year of car and was told there were no recalls for this year. I was told it is a very dangerous situation and could result in fire. It is possible that the gas filler tube is cracked or has other damage to it. With so many other people having the same problem with this year, make and model there should be an investigation done to find the problem.

- Topeka, KS, USA

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problem #73

Sep 012018

G6

  • 150,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Also, an odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who indicated that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Highland, CA, USA

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problem #72

May 012019

G6

  • 170,000 miles
Have replaced bulbs in headlights and the connectors yet the head lights will still not turn on have to use brights and they sometimes dont work. The fuel sensor on the gas tank keeps causing the check engine light to turn on and causing engine to not function properly. The brake light on the dash board keeps coming on when all brakes have been replaced along with calipers and rotors.

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

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problem #71

Apr 152019

G6

  • miles
I noticed after I got the car that the gas was going awful fast, so I decided to look into and found out there was a gas leak and it was the fuel pump

- Cleveland, TN, USA

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problem #70

Dec 302017

G6

  • 170,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was driving one day, and I went to make a right turn and all of a sudden the steering wheel locked up and the power steering displayed on the dash. It has been happening since and mechanics don't want to work on it because of the area it's in. It's been going on for almost 1yr, and it's really annoying and tiring.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #69

May 022017

G6

  • 16,000 miles
Fuel pump leaking gas

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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problem #68

Jul 172018

G6

  • 90,000 miles
Gas leaks from cracked fitting above fuel tank. Car smells very badly of gas.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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problem #67

Sep 132018

G6

  • 135,301 miles
This vehicle has a known safety issue regarding fuel pump failure, including leakage which presents a significant fire hazard. The year make and model of my vehicle has a current recall for this issue, but General Motors denied the repair to my vehicle due to the VIN number. They claim that this specific vehicle is not covered under the recall due to the actual VIN number. Having suffered a failure of the fuel pump causing leakage and therefore a significant safety hazard, I paid to have the repairs completed at a local repair shop. This repair cost me $881.46. Clearly, this is a known issue to General Motors. This significant safety issue should have been taken care of by the manufacture.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

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problem #66

Aug 012018

G6

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The car is leaking fuel from the rear I believe it's a crack in the fuel pump casing, not too sure but it seems to be coming from the fuel pump area, under the driver side passenger rear area.

- Aurora, CO, USA

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problem #65

Mar 012012

G6

  • 58,000 miles
Full pump malfunction. Engine will not start when turning on ignition.

- Memphis, TN, USA

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problem #64

Mar 032018

G6

  • 160,000 miles
There is a gasoline smell coming from my car at all times. I did research and there are several complaints regarding this problem for the same exact car. This is definitely a safety problem and needs to be fixed. I believe it's a crack in the fuel tank or hose. I've noticed since a couple of weeks ago.

- Harbor City, CA, USA

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problem #63

Nov 032017

G6

  • miles
Takata recall my car smells a lot like gasoline. Every time I turn it on it starts smelling like a strong odor of gas.it smells more when I'm driving on the street.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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problem #62

Nov 222017

G6

  • miles
Owner of a 2006 Pontiac G6. Strong smell of gas coming from the car. It takes a 2nd attempt to start the car as well. I've seen there are many others over the years with the exact same experience but no recall even though there was a recall on other years for the same issue but not the 2006. Since we're long past any warranty, I had hopes of a recall but since there isn't, I'm looking at over $1000 for parts and labor to fix the fuel pump line now right before the holidays. My teenage daughter has been driving this car and it's scary to think what could have happened.

- The Woodlands, TX, USA

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problem #61

Oct 022017

G6

  • 134,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact noticed a fuel leak underneath the rear center end of the vehicle. When attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would "kick" before accelerating forward and stall when initially attempting to start the vehicle. The contact would have to turn the ignition key a few times before the vehicle would successfully start. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that fuel was leaking into the exhaust due to a faulty fuel pump and fracture on the seal to the fuel tank. The mechanic diagnosed that the seal and/or the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

- El Paso, TX, USA

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problem #60

Sep 042017

G6

  • 68,700 miles
Just recently I had my Pontiac, 2006, G-6 repaired at the Chevy dealer. They couldn't find any fuel leak until the were going to drop the fuel tank. There they found the fuel leak. They removed the fuel pump and replaced a new fuel pump. I had called GM Pontiac to check on the Pontiac, 2006 G-6 recall. They said there are no Pontiac G-6 recalls. I told them that there are a lot of complaints for the 2006 Pontiac stating that the fuel pump leaks. According to airtec they did a recall on their fuel pumps model no. E3591M. This pump looks exactly like the pump they took out. They stated the fuel pump seal will leak gas.

- Hereford, AZ, USA

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problem #59

Feb 222016

G6

  • 150,000 miles
Smell of fuel and see fuel leaking from fuel tank. Brake lights go on and off while driving.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

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problem #58

Apr 252017

G6

  • 155,000 miles
Fuel leak near gas tank causes gasoline to drip/spray onto the ground and pool under the vehicle.

- San Jacinto, CA, USA

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problem #57

Jul 222016

G6

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. After being started, a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Plant City, FL, USA

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