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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%)

Chart based on 153 repairs.
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Pontiac G5 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 109 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

Pontiac G5 in Texas, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

107000 mi
manifold was cracked, 
Pontiac G5 in Manitoba, Canada
Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013

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 

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2009 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2011 - Feb 2018
Oct 2011

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. 
Nov 2011

36580 mi
This was the second time the steering column was replaced. Finally seems to be fixed. 
Jan 2012

39060 mi
Check engine light kept coming on. Poor acceleration. Dealer replaced a cam which helps control fuel supply to engine. Gear shift indicator always shows R (reverse). Dealer had to replace entire shifter assembly. 
Aug 2012

46580 mi

C $375
Steering column rattle repaired for 3rd time. Bushing replaced 
Jan 2015

37820 mi

C $900
At operating temp, engine started a low-pitch howl from RF of engine compartment. Later, it lost cabin heat and started to overheat the engine. Expensive water pump replaced. 
Aug 2016

75220 mi

C $100
Constant rattling over bumps. Finally took it to a friend who is a GM mechanic, who replaced the stabilizer bars. 
Pontiac G5 in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2010 - Jun 2010
Feb 2010

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. 
Mar 2010

5580 mi
Steering column broken and rattling over bumps. Upper front suspension mounts dried up and seized, groaning when wheel turned. Both replaced. Horn stopped working. Tech forgot to reaim headlight after replacing it, had to return to have this done. 
Jun 2010

5580 mi
Steering Column replaced in March, which successfully repaired the horrid dash rattle, had started rattling quite badly again. So, they replaced the entire steering column again. 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. 

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2009 Pontiac G5 4-door

Engine not specified

Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Apr 2016
Jan 2010

6200 mi
went to put car in drive and reverse and the wheels spun. then when got going the traction control light service came on went to the shop and they redid some codes 
Apr 2016

62000 mi

C $2000
bushings along with intermediate shaft and the struts 

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2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Pontiac G5 in Michigan, United States
Oct 2009 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

61000 mi

US $60
Bad rattle in front end at low speed. Known problem by GM. Replaced entire steering column. drivers speaker quit working. No chimes or turn signal indicator sound. 
Pontiac G5 in Ohio, United States
Jul 2009 - May 2016
Nov 2010

32000 mi
HVAC blower replaced. Made squeaking/chirping noise on speeds 1-2. GM technician verified noise and replaced blower motor assembly. Driver's side door handle had chrome plating peeling off. Dealer replaced door handle. 
Sep 2014

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. 
Feb 2015

150000 mi
Check engine light illuminated with "Reduced Engine Power" message. 1 OBDII code was set. I cleared it, but problem immediately came back. Can't recall the code. The fix was a new throttle body. 
Oct 2015

166200 mi

US $300
Replaced intake cam actuator solenoid. Supplemental Restraint System (Airbag): Airbag light was illuminated. The clock-spring was bad. Had it replaced. 
Pontiac G5 in Kansas, United States
Jun 2012 - Jan 2017
Jul 2012

32200 mi
Chrome on passenger door handle was peeling. Dealer replaced handle. 
Oct 2016

56000 mi

US $130
Cam phasing actuator malfunction. Replaced actuator. 
Pontiac G5 in Arizona, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2013
Aug 2010

84000 mi

US $700
took the car in for oil change; was informed I need to change my fuel filter. Took the car to another shop, some tests done was told I didn't need repairs but I still can smell fuel, had fuel filter change; still smell fuel. Was fuel pump. 
Mar 2013

174000 mi
Three recalls: Ignition coil, fuel pump, power steering 

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2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac G5 in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2010 - Jan 2013
Feb 2011

22000 mi
Replaced main fuse box and transmission module. 
Sep 2011

35000 mi
key stuck in ignition, could not turn engine off. 
Jan 2013 Front speakers cut off intermitently. 
Pontiac G5 in Oregon, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Nov 2015

66600 mi

US $96
Check engine light. Repaired broken wire in MAF cable due to over stressing it when I replaced the air filter. 
Apr 2016

68300 mi

US $232
CEL code P0023. Diagnosed code and replaced exhaust cam position sensor. Cleared code. 
Pontiac G5 in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2011 - Aug 2013
Mar 2012

42000 mi
Trim plate around sunroof switch was loose 
Dec 2012

52000 mi
Emission Crankshaft Sensor 
Pontiac G5 in Manitoba, Canada
Aug 2009 - Jul 2011
Aug 2010

12400 mi
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... 
Sep 2010

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. 
Jan 2011 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. 

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2008 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

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. 
Pontiac G5 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Nov 2010 - Sep 2011
Jan 2011

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

171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Pontiac G5 in Manitoba, Canada
Dec 2008 - Jul 2010
Sep 2009

6200 mi
Sunroof rattle when closed. ISRV mirror vibration 
Jul 2010

6820 mi
Transmitter fob stopped working. Rattling sunroof never fixed 100 percent, noisier in cooler months. 
Pontiac G5 in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2008 - Sep 2010
Mar 2010

26000 mi
Rear speakers blown while using all factory stereo equipment. 

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2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Pontiac G5 in Virginia, United States
Jan 2009 - Jul 2010
Aug 2009

30000 mi
display on radio quit working. 
Pontiac G5 in Michigan, United States
Dec 2008 - Jun 2018
Jun 2009

17000 mi

US $80
wheel stud broke for no apparent reason. had to have it replaced. 
Jul 2009

18000 mi
The sunroof button fell off. They had to replace it. 
Feb 2014

73700 mi

US $400
Rear shocks and brakes needed to be replaced 
Jun 2017

130000 mi

US $200
Fuel line leak. Replaced bad section of line. 
Pontiac G5 in Ohio, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2012
Mar 2011

58000 mi

US $130
Replaced Front Right wheel bearing at my house. 

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2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac G5 in Illinois, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

39000 mi

US $282
Trunk flooded with water, battery and cables needed replacing. Drilled 1/2.hole in lowest area in trunk next to battery 
Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2014 - Jan 2017
Feb 2014

106640 mi

C $60
Vibration and noise passenger front wheel. Replaced wheel bearing. 
Jul 2014

113740 mi

C $250
Replaced passenger side control arm. 
Aug 2014

117800 mi
Replace faulty ignition switch. 
Jan 2015

C $135
replaced driver side control arm 
Jun 2015

128340 mi

C $185
replaced both left and right control arm stabilizers 
Jun 2016

130820 mi

C $323
Both control arm bushings were worn out and that means both control arms had to be replaced. Passenger side rear bolt was seized had to be replaced. 
Oct 2016

134540 mi

C $45
Thermostat replaced 
Jan 2017

121520 mi

C $215
Timing belt/chain went. Broke teeth off gear. Scrapped car. 
Pontiac G5 in California, United States
Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009

10000 mi
The door seal was leaking. 
Pontiac G5 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2009

12400 mi
Control arm replaced. 
Mar 2010

24800 mi
Knocking sound, dealer replaced driveshaft Automatic Shifter squeaked, dealer replaced rails inside shifter. 
Pontiac G5 in Maryland, United States
Aug 2009 - Oct 2011
Dec 2009

7000 mi
Engine light came on and then when checked 8 random codes popped up so they replaced the whole computer 
Oct 2011

21000 mi
Alloy rims had a several cracks in clear coat covering so it looked like my rims had rubbed a curb but they had not. 
Pontiac G5 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Sep 2008 - Dec 2013
Sep 2008

2170 mi
Replace faulty HVAC blower motor & repair broken linkage on driver side door handle (door would not open from outside). 
Oct 2009

9300 mi
Repair turn signal mechanism. Signal would not cancel after a right turn. 
Jun 2011

29140 mi
Turn signal cancel feature not working, broken part was replaced. This is the second repair to the turn signal cancel function. The first was in 2008. 

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2007 Pontiac G5

Engine not specified

Pontiac G5 in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
Aug 2010

46500 mi
Replaced stabilizer bar links. 

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2007 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2009 - Jul 2010
Jan 2010

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). 

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2007 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2014 - Apr 2017
Dec 2014

31000 mi

C $503
Control arm bushings shot. 
Jun 2016

62620 mi

C $600
Control arms and bushings replaced, struts replaced. Front end basically wore out. 
Mar 2017

74400 mi

C $100
Loud noises from front end/suspension over rough roads/railroad tracks etc. Mechanic unable to isolate source..it is very noticeable. Replaced some minor parts, rods, greased ball joints and tie rod ends. 
Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2010 - Jan 2017
Aug 2010

31000 mi

C $100
Turn signal would not automatically shut off. 
Sep 2010

32860 mi

C $100
Key Fob Broke. 
Feb 2011

38440 mi

C $1800
Front bushings replaced. 
Jun 2011

42160 mi

C $112
Temperature gauge 
Aug 2011

42160 mi
Thermostat replaced 
Jun 2012

53320 mi

C $50
Key Fob needed to be soldered 
Aug 2012

57840 mi

C $450
Front passenger signal light bulb burnt out 
Apr 2014

75420 mi

C $800
Rear springs replaced 
Nov 2014

83080 mi

C $900
Replaced stabilizer bar links. 
Jan 2016

77580 mi

C $1500
Cracked manifold 

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2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Pontiac G5 in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2007 - Dec 2011
Jul 2007

2480 mi
Knock in steering column at low speeds. Dealer could not replicate. 
Apr 2008

7440 mi
Improper hood adjustment from the factory (common problem on these cars.) Knock in the steering, this time they could replicate but they thought it was my after market winter wheels, which it isn't since the problem first appeared on the stockers and since them I put them back on and still have the problem. 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! 
Jul 2008

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??? Steering column replaced it was "knocking" during low speed turns 
Sep 2008

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 
Dec 2008

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. Steering intermediate shaft was replaced, the steering column had already been changed but not this part and it was problematic since their first repair to the steering. 
Jan 2009

14880 mi
They replaced the motor of the fan. They replaced the horn. 
Jan 2010 The front left link kit had to be replaced. 
Mar 2010

23020 mi
front right suspension made a noise over bumps sounded like a bushing but they could not replicate. 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 turned both rear rotors that were rusted and warped. 
Sep 2010

24180 mi

C $232
fuse and resistance for engine fan #1 and #2 were shot and had to be replaced. 
Pontiac G5 in Florida, United States
Apr 2012 - Oct 2013
May 2013

58000 mi

US $350
Replace leaking front strut assemblies. 
Sep 2013

62000 mi

US $60
Replaced exhaust cam solenoid. 

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2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac G5 in Texas, United States
- Apr 2008
Apr 2008

150 mi
Problem in the steering column with backlash being wrong. Warranty fixes it. 
Pontiac G5 in California, United States
Aug 2007 - Jun 2022
Jul 2012

77200 mi

US $240
Down pipe flex joint failed, had to replace, $20 differance between stock and performance down pipe 
Aug 2017

178900 mi

US $2200
Slipping between 1-2 & 2-3 gears. Had transmission rebuilt 

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2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Pontiac G5 in California, United States
Feb 2009 - May 2017
Jan 2009

17000 mi
Shift knob cap was broken/loose and the knob was replaced under warranty. 
Sep 2010

45000 mi
Chrome on drivers side interior door handle was begining to peel and was a sharp edge. 
Dec 2010

47000 mi
Electrical issue with tail lights. 
Mar 2012

56000 mi

US $220
AC system leak found. Replaced a part of the coolant lines and recharged the system. 
Jun 2014

63000 mi

US $755
Clutch replaced. It was no longer able to hold at full throttle. This is because the HP and Torque figures are considerably higher than the OEM clutch is rated for. There was no failure in the clutch itself. 
Sep 2014

64000 mi

US $188
Have issues with the new clutch engagement. 
Pontiac G5 in Michigan, United States
Sep 2008 - Jul 2012
Nov 2008

26000 mi
Rattle in IP or steering column. Replaced steering column. Still rattles. 
Feb 2009

32000 mi

US $23
Rattle in IP. Suspension bushings defective. Replaced for RH and LH. Shifter knob broke off. Glued back on. 
Mar 2009

35000 mi
Rattle in IP. 
Sep 2009

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. 
Jan 2010

US $105
Right front sway bar link replaced to fix noise. "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. 
Feb 2011

93000 mi
Connections for airbag cleaned and system reset to turn service airbag light off. Light came on 1 week later. GM sucks. 
Jul 2012

135000 mi

US $3000
The car isnt repaired yet. Needs valve job. Brakes. Control arm bushing. Air bag light is on (dealer can't resolve). This car is the biggest piece of crap ever. Why GM went bankrupt. Quality is job 100. 
Pontiac G5 in Idaho, United States
Aug 2008 - Feb 2013
Jul 2009

11000 mi
Manual trans had a small leak around the case halves. The dealer took it out and resealed it with silicone, no problems since. 
Jul 2012

24000 mi

US $82
Belt tensioner pulley was loose and making noise, had to replace, along with the drive belt. 

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2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac G5 in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2012 - Jan 2016
Nov 2013

70300 mi

US $105
Stripped a stud changing the winter tires over. Wheel bearings showed a little play in them so changed both of them out. 
Pontiac G5 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2011 - Jul 2018
Jul 2011

87789 mi
Sway bar endlinks, Sway bar bushings, Control arm bushing Control arm bushing Sway bar bushings Sway bar endlinks 
Jul 2018

117000 mi

US $275
Sway bar end links and bushings. Transmission fluid and filter change 
Pontiac G5 in Vermont, United States
May 2008 - May 2012
Mar 2011

35000 mi
took in for noise in suspension. leaking strut. replaced 
Pontiac G5 in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2008

1860 mi

C $1
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. 
Pontiac G5 in Maryland, United States
Jun 2009 - Apr 2017
Oct 2009

42000 mi
Leaking exhaust valve as evidenced by CEL 
Jun 2011

66000 mi

US $118
Chimes (seatbelt, lights on, turn signal) quit working. Replaced driver door speaker 
Dec 2012

97000 mi

US $165
CEL, Misfires on Cylinder 1. Injectors cleaned. Coil pack replaced. Ultimate diagnosis reveals low compression in cylinder 1. This is a recurrence of problem first addressed in Sep 2009. 
Mar 2013

98000 mi

US $1900
Ultimate fix required replacement of all 8 exhaust valves including new guides. Also replaced stretched timing chain. 
Aug 2016

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. 
Pontiac G5 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

12000 mi
A bolt was sheared off of the front driver side wheel, due to and abrupt stop to avoid a DEER. 
Dec 2008

14000 mi
A service traction DIC warning...that appeared twice, I took it to the dealer and they said it needed a new sensor and harness. And that they would call to get it shipped. 

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2006 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe

145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Pontiac G5 in British Columbia, Canada
May 2006 - Jan 2010
Dec 2006

4960 mi
Leaky trunk in the battery compartment (under the carpet) causing condensation to build and moulding of trunk carpet. 
Jun 2007

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. 

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2006 Pontiac G5 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Pontiac G5 in New Brunswick, Canada
Apr 2007 - Mar 2009
Aug 2007

8060 mi
Second problem was driver door inside handle binding up. There is a TSB. Part has been ordered. Developed a year after purchase. Third problem was a new rattle in front. They added foam behind pcm. Problem solved. 
Oct 2007

9300 mi
Replaced door handle. Successful repair. 
Dec 2007

9920 mi
Replaced left front strut. Was leaking. 

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