2008 Pontiac G5 Pontiac G5 2008

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2008 Pontiac G5 repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (26%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 31 repairs.
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2008 Pontiac G5 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

66960 mi took my car in for intermittent random misfire, could not find the problem on multiple trips to shop, was made to take it home and drive it as is 

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2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

130000 mi

US $200
Fuel line leak. Replaced bad section of line. 

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2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

117800 mi Replace faulty ignition switch. 
134540 mi

C $45
Thermostat replaced 
106640 mi

C $215
Timing belt/chain went. Broke teeth off gear. Scrapped car. 
7000 mi Engine light came on and then when checked 8 random codes popped up so they replaced the whole computer 

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2008 Pontiac G5 Engine Problems

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