Pontiac G5 Problems and Repair Histories
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Pontiac G5 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2009 | Pontiac G5 | 28 G5s, 8.8 months of data per G5, average 40200 miles39 |
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| 2008 | Pontiac G5 | 19 G5s, 9.4 months of data per G5, average 58200 miles Small sample size. Join or 19 G5s, 9.4 months of data per G5, average 58200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2007 | Pontiac G5 | 26 G5s, 9.1 months of data per G5, average 79000 miles41 |
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2009 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 1860 | 0 | The Ambient Light Sensor needed to be replaced. The (automatic) headlights were on all the time and I could not make out the radio display in the sunlight as a result. |
| Mar | 2010 | 5580 | 0 | Steering column broken and rattling over bumps. Upper front suspension mounts dried up and seized, groaning when wheel turned. Both replaced. Horn stopped working. Tech forgot to reaim headlight after replacing it, had to return to have this done. The front brakes started to grind. They were taken apart and put back together and have worked fine ever since. The pads were incorrectly installed on the assembly line. |
| Jun | 2010 | 5580 | 0 | Steering Column replaced in March, which successfully repaired the horrid dash rattle, had started rattling quite badly again. So, they replaced the entire steering column again. Gear shift lever knob had started to peel and feather, replaced knob. A-pillar trim panel on passenger side had become warped and started to intrude on the windshield. Panel was replaced. |
2009 Pontiac G5 4-door
Engine not specified
| Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 2480 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 6200 | 0 | went to put car in drive and reverse and the wheels spun. then when got going the traction control light service came on went to the shop and they redid some codes |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 84000 | 700 | took the car in for oil change; was informed I need to change my fuel filter. Took the car to another shop, some tests done was told I didn't need repairs but I still can smell fuel, had fuel filter change; still smell fuel. Was fuel pump. |
| Mar | 2013 | 174000 | 0 | Three recalls: Ignition coil, fuel pump, power steering |
| Pontiac G5 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | HVAC blower replaced. Made squeaking/chirping noise on speeds 1-2. GM technician verified noise and replaced blower motor assembly. Driver's side door handle had chrome plating peeling off. Dealer replaced door handle. |
| Mar | 2013 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 12400 | 0 | Cover for hole in G5 trunk interior (cover for the hole left by the cobalt taillights) broke, but was replaced under warranty. The part is fragile, and difficult to install. Removing cover exposes sharp metal, but it's a MINOR issue... |
| Sep | 2010 | 13640 | 0 | Wheel center caps were loose, 2 had fallen off. Warranty replaced with a newer part which should not fall off. Very pleased with warranty coverage on this. |
| Jan | 2011 | 19180 | 0 | Hood sensor was blown, meaning that the remote start wouldn't work, since it thought that the hood was open. Easy, quick fix, since it was just a little sensor. |
| Jul | 2011 | 24180 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 4340 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 6200 | 0 | Sunroof rattle when closed. ISRV mirror vibration |
| Jul | 2010 | 6820 | 0 | Transmitter fob stopped working. Rattling sunroof never fixed 100 percent, noisier in cooler months. |
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | display on radio quit working. |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 17000 | 80 | wheel stud broke for no apparent reason. had to have it replaced. |
| Jul | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | The sunroof button fell off. They had to replace it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac G5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | The door seal was leaking. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 11780 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 12400 | 0 | Control arm replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | 24800 | 0 | Knocking sound, dealer replaced driveshaft Automatic Shifter squeaked, dealer replaced rails inside shifter. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 2480 | 0 | Knock in steering column at low speeds. Dealer could not replicate. |
| Apr | 2008 | 7440 | 0 | Improper hood adjustment from the factory (common problem on these cars.) Knock in the steering, this time they could replicate but they thought it was my after market winter wheels, which it isn't since the problem first appeared on the stockers and since them I put them back on and still have the problem. Passenger door was "sagging" and rubbing on the fender and lower door sill (common problem on these cars) Brakes were warped they resurfaced the rotors and the pads too. Wind noise as highway speed and wind coming in from the passenger window, shop thought it was ok when they fixed the door but it wasn't! |
| Jul | 2008 | 9920 | 0 | Wind noise as highway speed and wind coming in from the passenger window, shop could not replicate they said it was too rainy to hear it??? Steering column replaced it was "knocking" during low speed turns |
| Sep | 2008 | 11780 | 0 | They ordered a new window seal. They put the new seal in, it didn't work. don't really know what they did the dealer bodyshop sealed the mirror cap and between the mirror and window so now it's quiet |
| Dec | 2008 | 14260 | 0 | Fan makes noise, they had a TSB but it didn't work, they ordered a new one, to be continued... Horn makes a weird noise, new one ordered. |
| Jan | 2009 | 14880 | 0 | They replaced the motor of the fan. They replaced the horn. |
| Jan | 2010 | 22320 | 0 | The front left link kit had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | 23220 | 0 | changed both door lock drums and the release mechanism on one side turned both rear rotors that were rusted and warped. |
| Sep | 2010 | 24180 | 232 | fuse and resistance for engine fan #1 and #2 were shot and had to be replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 37200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 26000 | 0 | Rattle in IP or steering column. Replaced steering column. Still rattles. |
| Feb | 2009 | 32000 | 23 | Rattle in IP. Suspension bushings defective. Replaced for RH and LH. Shifter knob broke off. Glued back on. |
| Mar | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | Rattle in IP. |
| Sep | 2009 | 50000 | 0 | The ongoing rattle - diagnosed by me and fixed by me. The plastic trim the runs along the front of the IP - the section to the right of the steering column was not glued on appropriately. It was loose. I applied felt to the trim/IP meeting point. |
| Jan | 2010 | 55300 | 105 | Right front sway bar link replaced to fix noise. "Service air bag" light came on. I don't have the money to fix this right now and it have to wait. The light goes on and off intermittently. |
| Feb | 2011 | 93000 | 0 | Connections for airbag cleaned and system reset to turn service airbag light off. Light came on 1 week later. GM sucks. |
| Jul | 2012 | 135000 | 3000 | The car isnt repaired yet. Needs valve job. Brakes. Control arm bushing. Air bag light is on (dealer can't resolve). This car is the biggest piece of crap ever. Why GM went bankrupt. Quality is job 100. |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 15000 | 100 | Front rotors were warped at 15000 miles. Rotors were turned. |
| Mar | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | took in for noise in suspension. leaking strut. replaced |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 1860 | 1 | Weather stripping above doors very cheap,lots of wind noise entering car at highway speeds,body panels don't line up properly,gaps around doors uneven. |
| Jun | 2011 | 6200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Pontiac G5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | A bolt was sheared off of the front driver side wheel, due to and abrupt stop to avoid a DEER. |
| Dec | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | A service traction DIC warning...that appeared twice, I took it to the dealer and they said it needed a new sensor and harness. And that they would call to get it shipped. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac G5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | Leaky trunk in the battery compartment (under the carpet) causing condensation to build and moulding of trunk carpet. | |
| Jun | 2007 | 9920 | 0 | A seal underneith the trunk bottom was leaking causing water to enter from outside into the battery compartment/trunk area causing mold to form on the trunks interior carpet. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Pontiac G5 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Pontiac G5 in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 5580 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 8060 | 0 | Second problem was driver door inside handle binding up. There is a TSB. Part has been ordered. Developed a year after purchase. Third problem was a new rattle in front. They added foam behind pcm. Problem solved. |
| Oct | 2007 | 9300 | 0 | Replaced door handle. Successful repair. |
| Dec | 2007 | 9920 | 0 | Replaced left front strut. Was leaking. |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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