NHTSA Data Explorer

Pontiac G5

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

383

Active records

Recalls

7

Active records

TSBs

1,216

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

6

Injuries

38

Crashes

40

Fires

4

Top reported issues — Pontiac G5

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Fluid issue

98

Operating state

96

Condition issue

92

Steering behavior

84

Safety restraint issue

71

Reporting mechanism

70

Smell

55

Engine behavior

31

Noise

24

Safety restraint behavior

24

Lighting behavior

19

Starting behavior

14

Braking behavior

13

Performance issue

12

Vibration/harshness

11

Thermal issue

10

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

10

Recent change

9

Electrical issue

8

Powering on/off behavior

8

Infotainment behavior

7

Access/entry issue

6

HVAC behavior

3

Ride/handling behavior

3

Driver assistance issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2008 PONTIAC G5

Filed Apr 24, 2026


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, Glen Burnie, MD 21061). The dealers informed the contact that the part to repair the vehicle was no longer in production. The vehicle was not repaired.…

2009 PONTIAC G5

Filed Apr 7, 2026


All gauges on dash starting going up and down, Anti theft light, power steering light, low fuel light. Car slipping or having hard time going and possibly the key transponder ignition / chip key anti theft shut down.

2007 PONTIAC G5

Filed Jul 22, 2025


I was driving my car and it just became manual steering.I pulled over into a parking lot,not sure what happened.Ive only has the car a little over a year and had not driven it much.Still learning about everything.Thank God I knew what had happened, because another person might have freaked out. Anyway I proceeded to drive manually and then the power steering was just there again.Like it healed itself.The power steering did go to manual a few more times since then,June 2025. My concern is if it…

2008 PONTIAC G5

Filed Mar 27, 2025


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. Dealer said they couldn't find any leak. Now the leak is very apparent when you start the car. Significant gas leaks onto the ground. After speaking to…

2009 PONTIAC G5

Filed Feb 11, 2025


The contact owned a 2009 Pontiac G5. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V047000 (Air Bags, Electrical System) and 14V171000 (Electrical System). The contact requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance.

2007 PONTIAC G5

Filed Nov 28, 2024


low speed the steering wheel locks up and when turning left the light will dim as it locks

2007 PONTIAC G5

Filed Nov 26, 2024


The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel…

2008 PONTIAC G5

Filed Apr 12, 2024


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

2008 PONTIAC G5

Filed Oct 10, 2023


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.

2007 PONTIAC G5

Filed Jun 20, 2023


Fuel leaking which appears to be on top of fuel tank. Smell of gas is present inside and outside of vehicle.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.