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Pontiac G3 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (31%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (15%)

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Pontiac G3 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Pontiac G3 in Ontario, Canada - May 2015
Aug 2013 63079 mi C $393	Replace faulty ignition coil unit
Dec 2014 81220 mi C $149	Brought car into dealer to diagnose a lean burn condition code stored in computer. Dealer said nothing wrong, recommended run fuel injector cleaner through tank. (found out later cause was un-metered air due to leaky intake hose.
May 2015 86800 mi C $583	Dealer wanted $300 for a module! Dealer previously failed to properly diagnose reason DTC code (lean burn). took care into dealer to diagnose cause of DTC (lean burn). Dealer cleared computer told me codes were for fan and my fan motor was burned out. Dealer wanted $450 for repair. Replaced ball joint and lower control arm passenger side Replaced both axle seals due to badly leaking Replaced ball joint and lower control arm Replaced both axle seals due to badly leaking

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Pontiac G3 in Texas, United States - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 41963 mi US $135	G3 hesitates and stalls since about 15k miles. Had PCM reflashed with tis s3114b8. Works fine now less cost and time spent.

Pontiac G3 in Ontario, Canada - Sep 2011
Nov 2010 22320 mi	Car still creaked from front end when turning brought to dealership second time for same problem.
Dec 2010 24800 mi	Had to replace all bushing in front end of car. covered under warranty.
Jul 2011 29760 mi	Control arm bushings replaced, 3 trips to dealer have replaced almost whole front end on car.
Sep 2011 34720 mi	Car would not accelerate properly and would not shift had to replace module that controls accelerator pedal.