2009 Pontiac G5 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 42%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Pontiac G5, 42% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel line is leaking underneath,behind drivers door & in front of rear wheel.along with the chevy cobalt (the equivalent to my Pontiac G5), this an all too common problem as I have research numerous complaints of this same leak from the same location. This is a potential fire hazard & I am having difficulty finding the replacement fuel lines.”
NHTSA complaint #11132019, filed 2018-09, 65,750 miles“I went in to get an oil change done for my car and one of the workers said that they had to stop because they were smelling gas coming from the driver side rear of my car. I then later find out that my car has a fuel line leak. I did some research and found that my car has not been the only one as it also happens to chevy cobalts, which my car is pretty much a copy of.”
NHTSA complaint #11113910, filed 2018-07, 122,000 miles“Gas is leaking (fairly steady flow) near rear driver-side tire when engine is running, in park or drive, stops leaking once car is off. This appears like it should be covered by #12191b, but according to GM my VIN is not in system as being covered. Gm will not cover unless I take care in for diagnostics. I wont take car in for diagnostics since it could catch fire until I know that it will be covered. Vehicle has a little over 100k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10960387, filed 2017-03, 105,000 miles“Around 127000 miles I noticed a strong smell of gasoline, and a small drip from under my car, after taking a closer look I noticed that it was gas, and it was coming from the retaining clip that holds the fuel/brake lines in place, I was not financially stable to have this repaired at the time, and it wasn't leaking to bad so I left it go, after about 2-3 more weeks I was driving and noticed that I could literally see my fuel gauge dropping, I immediately pulled over and inspected the problem area and see that the car was dumping fuel and a very high pressurized rate, I also took note that…”
NHTSA complaint #11323940, filed 2020-05, 125,000 miles“I have a 2009 Pontiac G5. The fuel pump cracked recently and I had to have it towed and replaced at the nearest shop. I brought in the recall for the fuel pump to my gmc dealer, as I saw it online, and my receipt of the replacement fuel pump. The description of the recall matches my vehicle and I am told I am unable to receive reimbursement because the recall is VIN specific . My car matches the exact detail of the recall, but the recall is not applied to my VIN?! I'd like to know why! I have the carfax to show that my vehicle applies to the standards of the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10566543, filed 2014-02, 92,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V459000Sep 19, 2012General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona…Covers: Pontiac G5 2007–2009, Chevrolet Cobalt 2007–2009, Pontiac Torrent 2007 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10213816May 26, 2022This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
- 10213765Jan 27, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10213759Jan 4, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Pontiac G5
22 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Pontiac G5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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