Pontiac G5 Fuel System Problems

Owners have filed 132 complaints about fuel & propulsion system problems with the Pontiac G5 — 35% of all G5 complaints. The worst model years are 2007 (65), 2008 (35) and 2009 (32). Problems typically start around 87,000 miles. 2 related recalls have been issued.

132complaints
2007worst year
87ktypical miles
2related recalls
1crashes
1fires

Fuel System complaints by model year

2007200820092010653532
Fuel System complaints per model year, Pontiac G5.
YearComplaintsShare of year's complaintsTypical mileage
20093242%96,000 miles
20083530%84,000 miles
20076535%85,000 miles

Which parts fail

  • Delivery › Fuel pump
    5
  • Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
    1

Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).

Mileage when the problem started

  • Under 25k
    54%
  • 25k–50k
    1210%
  • 50k–75k
    2421%
  • 75k–100k
    3530%
  • 100k–150k
    2824%
  • 150k+
    1210%

What owners report

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel had leaked from above the fuel tank. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local unknown dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 129,000.

2009 G5 · 129,000 miles · Jun 2021

My 2009 Pontiac G5 was driven to work this morning 6-10-21and parked in a Michigan State vehicle garage. Security notified me at work that my vehicle had a puddle of gas under and near a rear tire. I removed vehicle frome parking garage and parked it in a remote open parking lot. A gas leak in a car is dangerous, and a safety issue for me and others , especially in a parking garage!!! The vehicle has always been maintained as I am the original owner of the car. The car will be delivered to the dealer for inspection on 6/14/21. There are no recalls on this car . Opon my own investigation after the incident, there are numerous complaints logged into NHTSA of a rust issue of the fuel line where it is clamped near the fuel tank. There is also reports of crack developing at the intank fuel pump connection. …

2009 G5 · Jun 2021

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated while driving the vehicle into the garage, there was an abnormal gasoline fumes odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with rusted fuel lines from underneath the engine to the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

2008 G5 · Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 33,000 miles · Apr 2022

1. Fuel Leak 2. Fuel leaking in driveway, car has potential to catch fire if driven 3. Suspected leak and odor was reported 4 years ago. Dealer said the recall did not apply to my car. After receiving an email reply back from GMLegalUpdate department indicating they would cover the "fuel line" under special coverage, the dealer looked at the car. Dealer said they couldn't find any leak. Now the leak is very apparent when you start the car. Significant gas leaks onto the ground. After speaking to GM at [phone], GM says that my VIN No does not apply to the special coverage. Now they won't honor the letter. A service bulletin 12191B has been issued for this problem "regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage" but it seems from numerous posts GM pawns this problem off as the car's Vin No does not apply to their vehicle.

2008 G5 · Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.

2007 G5 · 151,000 miles · Nov 2024

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that the key would remain stuck in the ignition switch and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was pending repairs under NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14V171000 (electrical system). In addition, when refueling the vehicle, fuel leaked from the fuel tank. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was refueled at half a tank in order to prevent fuel leaking. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. Update 01/15/16 ma updated 02/04/16.

2007 G5 · 103,000 miles · Aug 2014

Related recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 12V-459 · Sep 19, 2012 · 49,768 vehicles

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California,…

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 09V-419 · Oct 29, 2009 · 69,139 vehicles

General motors is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet cobalt and Saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada; and model year 2007 Chevrolet cobalt, Pontiac g5 and Saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona, california,…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. A special coverage will be implemented in the same time frame for model year 2006 vehicles registered in alabama, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii,…

Frequently asked questions

Which Pontiac G5 years have fuel system problems?

By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (65), 2008 (35) and 2009 (32) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 35% of all complaints for the 2007.

Is there a recall for Pontiac G5 fuel system problems?

Yes — 2 recalls, including 12V-459 (fuel pump, Sep 19, 2012); 09V-419 (fuel pump, Oct 29, 2009). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.

At what mileage do Pontiac G5 fuel system problems start?

Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 87,000 miles; 15% happened before 50,000 miles.

What part fails most often?

Owners most often name the delivery › fuel pump (5 mentions), followed by the delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (1).

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.