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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
5580 mi
Gear shift lever knob had started to peel and feather, replaced knob. A-pillar trim panel on passenger side had become warped and started to intrude on the windshield. Panel was replaced.
35030 mi
Steering column rattle, which recurred since last trip to shop. This time, they fixed something another noise source. Steering column replaced (2nd time) due to extremely annoying rattle at low (< 20km/hr) speeds.
Cover for hole in G5 trunk interior (cover for the hole left by the cobalt taillights) broke, but was replaced under warranty. The part is fragile, and difficult to install. Removing cover exposes sharp metal, but it's a MINOR issue...
13640 mi
Wheel center caps were loose, 2 had fallen off. Warranty replaced with a newer part which should not fall off. Very pleased with warranty coverage on this.
Improper hood adjustment from the factory (common problem on these cars.) Passenger door was "sagging" and rubbing on the fender and lower door sill (common problem on these cars) Wind noise as highway speed and wind coming in from the passenger window, shop thought it was ok when they fixed the door but it wasn't!
9920 mi
Wind noise as highway speed and wind coming in from the passenger window, shop could not replicate they said it was too rainy to hear it???
11780 mi
They ordered a new window seal. They put the new seal in, it didn't work. don't really know what they did the dealer bodyshop sealed the mirror cap and between the mirror and window so now it's quiet
Chrome on drivers side interior door handle was begining to peel and was a sharp edge.
32000 mi
US $23
Rattle in IP. Shifter knob broke off. Glued back on.
35000 mi
Rattle in IP.
50000 mi
The ongoing rattle - diagnosed by me and fixed by me. The plastic trim the runs along the front of the IP - the section to the right of the steering column was not glued on appropriately. It was loose. I applied felt to the trim/IP meeting point.
Weather stripping above doors very cheap,lots of wind noise entering car at highway speeds,body panels don't line up properly,gaps around doors uneven.
Leaky trunk in the battery compartment (under the carpet) causing condensation to build and moulding of trunk carpet.
9920 mi
A seal underneith the trunk bottom was leaking causing water to enter from outside into the battery compartment/trunk area causing mold to form on the trunks interior carpet.