Pontiac G5 recalls and problems
6 recalls and 381 owner complaints for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
381
Crashes reported
40
Fires reported
4
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Pontiac G5 by year
Most reported Pontiac G5 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 97 | |
| Steering | 96 | |
| Electrical System | 81 | |
| Air Bags | 69 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 35 | |
| Power Train | 20 | |
| Engine | 16 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | |
| Suspension | 13 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
All Pontiac G5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V-171 | Apr 10, 2014 | 2007–2010 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. |
| 14V-047 | Feb 10, 2014 | 2007–2010 | Air Bags, Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. |
| 12V-459 | Sep 19, 2012 | 2007–2009 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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… |
| 10V-073 | Mar 3, 2010 | 2007–2010 | Steering | General motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 chevrolet cobalt and model year 2007-2010 pontiac g5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering. |
| 09V-419 | Oct 29, 2009 | 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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… |
| 09V-073 | Mar 6, 2009 | 2009 | Power Train | General motors is recalling 276,729 my 2009 buick enclave, chevrolet cobalt, hhr, malibu, traverse, gmc acadia, pontiac g5, g6 and saturn aura and outlook passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Pontiac G5?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 Pontiac G5 has the most reports (188). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Pontiac G5 have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Pontiac G5 model years 2007–2010.
What are the most common Pontiac G5 problems?
Owners report fuel/propulsion system, steering, electrical system problems most often.