2009 Pontiac G3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Engine (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid 2014-07-29 · campaign 14V460000 · 1,968 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Pontiac G3 vehicles. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the valves inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, affecting the closing motion of the valves.
Risk: If the ABS valve corrodes it may result in longer brake pedal travel or reduced performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, free of charge, in any vehicle that did not have its module replaced under a previous customer satisfaction campaign. The recall began in late September 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac). GM's number for this recall is 14505.
Service bulletins (822)
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 822 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-03-28 · Engine · 182,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g3. as soon as the vehicle was purchased, it needed an oil change and constantly experienced engine failures. the contact stated that the thermostat was sealed shut, the heater hose was hot, the engine overheated, oil was mixed in with the coolant, and the check engine oil warning indicator illuminated. the vehic…”
2018-06-07 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 50,000 mi“air pressure warning light remains constantly on (blinking) after 8-9 years of ownership. multiple mechanics point to computer issue. all sensors confirmed as working, air pressure is correct in tires.…”
2017-07-19 · Service Brakes · 57,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g3. while driving approximately 40 mph with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop. the contact had to apply the emergency hand brake to stop the vehicle. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. the contact checked the brake oil as well as underneath the vehicle t…”
2017-06-07 · Unknown Or Other · 40,448 mi“i have been having a lot of issues with the emissions system and have been working with general motors to seek a resolution to no avail. i had to replace my catalytic converter in october 2016 in order to pass my new york state emission for annual vehicle inspection. however, since i did not do it at the dealership, gm will not reimburse me even t…”
2015-09-28 · Service Brakes · 68,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g3. while driving at an unknown speed, the brake warning light illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v460000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the manufacturer was notified of the failure…”
2015-02-26 · Unknown Or Other“car alarm goes off by it's self every so often for no reason..…”
2015-01-28 · Power Train · 73,621 mi“i was driving and the vehicle started overheating and smoking a lot. i pulled over and there was slushy fluid flowing from the car and i had to have it towed. i towed it to a nearby auto repair service professional for testing, and the test showed that the coolant was contaminated with transmission fluid and the transmission had coolant fluid in it…”
2015-01-04 · Engine · 104,607 mi“leaking water pump - appears to be a seal. vehicle has not reached max miles/km's but has passed the 5 year warranty but should not be failing for such a low amount of miles/km's. *tr causes heating delay. *tr…”
2014-08-13 · Vehicle Speed Control“2009 pontiac g3. consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden loss of power and no throttle response. *smd the consumer stated for over a year, he had to take the vehicle to the dealer numerous times, for the issue. each time, the dealer was unable to find a problem. the last time, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, they found the thro…”
2014-06-06 · Engine · 90,000 mi“traveling north on i-81 near bristol, va. had cruise control on, driving in left lane when suddenly, the engine coughed and sputtered and i lost all acceleration. i was able to coast across three lanes of traffic and drift off the next exit, thank god! the dealer in bristol said it was a throttle problem and would be covered under the power train w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.