2008 Pontiac G5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (26) · Steering (19) · Electrical System (12)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
96 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2014-04-30 · campaign 14E021000 · 14,529 vehicles
Defect: UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move
Risk: If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.
Fix: UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge. UCI-Fram's purchasers should contact UCI-FRAM Group at 1-800-890-2075. GM vehicle owners requiring additional information on that recall campaign should contact GM at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac) or 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn).
Electrical System:ignition 2014-04-10 · campaign 14V171000 · 2,191,014 vehicles
Defect: 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. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Risk: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occup
Fix: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition
Air Bags 2014-02-10 · campaign 14V047000 · 2,190,934 vehicles
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,0
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2012-09-19 · campaign 12V459000 · 49,768 vehicles
Defect: 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, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt an
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Steering:electric Power Assist System 2010-03-03 · campaign 10V073000 · 1,050,889 vehicles
Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING.
Risk: IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, IT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED ON A ROLLING BASIS BETWEEN MARCH 29 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2010. A COPY OF THE MAILING SCHEDULE IS LOCATED IN THE RECALL FILE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Service bulletins (892)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-09 · 13598 · Other
new vehicle monitoring programs section in ivh
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
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What owners report
2026-07-13 · Air Bags · 53,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that the message "service air bag" was displayed. the vehicle was taken to two different dealers, including burton buick gmc of elkton (1 automotive blvd, elkton, md 21921), where it was diagnosed with passenger presence system (pps) module failure; however, the contact was informed that the pa…”
2026-04-24 · Air Bags · 53,150 mi“the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and it was determined that the occupant detection module was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to another local dealer, ig burton (1 automotive blvd, elkton, md 21921), and ig burton (6913 ritchie hwy, gl…”
2025-03-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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. d…”
2024-04-12 · Steering“not sure if ignition has ever been changed but i’ve been reading that there is a recall on my eps system as to that matter i have no power steering and would like to kno if it will be covered if i take it to gm dealership close to me…”
2023-10-10 · Steering · 121,400 mi“the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that while driving at 2 mph, the steering wheel had become firm. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not towed or taken to be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 121,400. …”
2023-05-03 · Engine · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that while making a right turn in an intersection the vehicle failed to accelerate causing a crash with a second vehicle. during the crash, the air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained a shoulder and back injury and the passenger sustained a left torso injury which required medical treatme…”
2023-02-02 · Air Bags“the airbag warning light came on having no prior issues with the car. the car was taken to the local gm dealer, [xxx]. diagnostics have revealed the passenger presence module may be defective and was not communicating with the sdm. the passenger airbag goes into default mode and turns the airbag off, posing a safety threat to a front passenger. thi…”
2022-04-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 33,000 mi“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 r…”
2020-10-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System“leaky fuel lines toward the left rear wheel well. large puddles of gasoline under the car when parked. visible gas leak…”
2020-05-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 83,658 mi“car leaks gas toward front of car driver side after it has been running. it also has an odor of gas radiating around the car after it has been run. this car has been recalled for this problem in regionally hot states. gm alan adler said they would repair cars that has the problem outside of the designated states, but pontiac refuses. see att.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.