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Pontiac G5 repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (28%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 153 repairs.
Pontiac G5 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Pontiac G5
Engine not specified
| 45880 mi | command start quit working to lock the doors , both controls at the same time. Dealer said they re soldered the circuits. I was skeptical at first yes the doors locked but would not start the car.opened it up to the battery they used tinfoil |
2009 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 1860 mi | The Ambient Light Sensor needed to be replaced. The (automatic) headlights were on all the time and I could not make out the radio display in the sunlight as a result. |
| 5580 mi | Horn stopped working. Tech forgot to reaim headlight after replacing it, had to return to have this done. |
2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 61000 mi US $60 |
drivers speaker quit working. No chimes or turn signal indicator sound. |
| 32000 mi | HVAC blower replaced. Made squeaking/chirping noise on speeds 1-2. GM technician verified noise and replaced blower motor assembly. |
| 139000 mi US $50 |
Turn signal switch would not turn off after making a turn. Had to replace the turn signal switch to fix the problem. |
| 166200 mi US $300 |
Supplemental Restraint System (Airbag): Airbag light was illuminated. The clock-spring was bad. Had it replaced. |
2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 12360 mi | Hood sensor was blown, meaning that the remote start wouldn't work, since it thought that the hood was open. Easy, quick fix, since it was just a little sensor. |
| 8000 mi | Front speakers cut off intermitently. |
| 66600 mi US $96 |
Check engine light. Repaired broken wire in MAF cable due to over stressing it when I replaced the air filter. |
2008 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 32240 mi C $100 |
On the dash the "trunk ajar" warning message would stay on even though the trunk was secure and locked. This set the alarm system off in the early morning hours. Dealer replaced entire trunk latch. |
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 6820 mi | Transmitter fob stopped working. |
| 26000 mi | Rear speakers blown while using all factory stereo equipment. |
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 30000 mi | display on radio quit working. |
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 2170 mi | Replace faulty HVAC blower motor & repair broken linkage on driver side door handle (door would not open from outside). |
| 9300 mi | Repair turn signal mechanism. Signal would not cancel after a right turn. |
2007 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 37820 mi | headlights randomly turned on when car was off and parked. Intermittent, but would be for periods of time - concern about battery drain. Replaced light control module (circuit board). |
2007 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 31000 mi C $100 |
Turn signal would not automatically shut off. |
| 42160 mi C $112 |
Temperature gauge |
| 53320 mi C $50 |
Key Fob needed to be soldered |
| 57840 mi C $450 |
Front passenger signal light bulb burnt out |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 14260 mi | Fan makes noise, they had a TSB but it didn't work, they ordered a new one, to be continued... Horn makes a weird noise, new one ordered. |
| 14880 mi | They replaced the motor of the fan. |
| 23020 mi | replaced the volume up button on the steering wheel as it was acting up. changed both door lock drums and the release mechanism on one side |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 54200 mi US $105 |
"Service air bag" light came on. I don't have the money to fix this right now and it have to wait. The light goes on and off intermittently. |
| 93000 mi | Connections for airbag cleaned and system reset to turn service airbag light off. Light came on 1 week later. GM sucks. |
| 47000 mi | Electrical issue with tail lights. |
| 56000 mi US $220 |
AC system leak found. Replaced a part of the coolant lines and recharged the system. |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 66000 mi US $118 |
Chimes (seatbelt, lights on, turn signal) quit working. Replaced driver door speaker |
| 106000 mi US $475 |
AC condensor was leaking, required replacement. Note the condensor had been replaced with a non-GM part as collision repair in 2009. The replacement was leaking. Turn signal/headlight combination switch would no longer self-cancel. Required switch replacement. |
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