I've had plenty of Pontiac in the bay over the years, and the fuel-system complaints on these don't surprise me. 174 on the NHTSA record across 17 model-year entries (2005–2009) is not a fluke. The 2006 Pontiac G6 leads the list but the pattern shows up across multiple years and models. Not a one-off. 1 crash report on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. Average shop fix runs about $1,200 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 87 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 85,484 miles. Check the fuel pump access cover for prior work. A vehicle on this list that already had a pump replacement is a vehicle to consider — the work is done.
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17 model-year entries · 2005–2009
Pontiac fuel system problems
174 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Pontiac vehicles for fuel system issues. See fuel system across all makes →
Complaints
174
Recalls
0
Year-models
17
Avg fix
$1,200
1crash
2fires
Worst-affected Pontiac model-years for fuel system Top 17 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
2006 Pontiac G6
30 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Pontiac Torrent
28 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Pontiac G5
22 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Pontiac G6
17 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Pontiac G6
11 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Pontiac Grand AM
11 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2008 Pontiac G6
9 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2009 Pontiac G6
8 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2008 Pontiac G5
6 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2006 Pontiac Torrent
6 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2009 Pontiac G5
5 complaints · ~$1,200 severe
2009 Pontiac Vibe
4 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2009 Pontiac G8
4 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Pontiac Aztek
4 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2008 Pontiac Torrent
3 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Pontiac Vibe
3 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
3 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
Common questions
How many Pontiac fuel system complaints are on file with NHTSA?
174 complaints across 17 model-year entries from 2005 to 2009. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Pontiac.
Which Pontiac model has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2006 Pontiac G6 leads with 30 complaints in this category. Next: 2007 Torrent (28) and 2007 G5 (22).
What does it cost to fix Pontiac fuel system problems?
Independent shops average $1,200 for fuel system repairs across the Pontiac lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Pontiac fuel system recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover fuel system issues on Pontiac vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Pontiac.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.