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Pontiac G5 in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jul 2013107000 mi | manifold was cracked, |
Pontiac G5 in Manitoba, Canada Nov 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
Nov 201345880 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 |
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Feb 2018 | |||
Oct 201135030 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 201136580 mi | This was the second time the steering column was replaced. Finally seems to be fixed. | ||
Jan 201239060 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 201246580 miC $375 | Steering column rattle repaired for 3rd time. Bushing replaced | ||
Jan 201537820 miC $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 201675220 miC $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 20101860 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 20105580 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 20105580 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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Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Apr 2016 | |||
Jan 20106200 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 201662000 miC $2000 | bushings along with intermediate shaft and the struts |
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Pontiac G5 in Michigan, United States Oct 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
Aug 201261000 miUS $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 201032000 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 2014139000 miUS $50 | Turn signal switch would not turn off after making a turn. Had to replace the turn signal switch to fix the problem. | ||
Feb 2015150000 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 2015166200 miUS $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 201232200 mi | Chrome on passenger door handle was peeling. Dealer replaced handle. | ||
Oct 201656000 miUS $130 | Cam phasing actuator malfunction. Replaced actuator. |
Pontiac G5 in Arizona, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
Aug 201084000 miUS $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 2013174000 mi | Three recalls: Ignition coil, fuel pump, power steering |
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Pontiac G5 in North Carolina, United States Apr 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
Feb 201122000 mi | Replaced main fuse box and transmission module. | ||
Sep 201135000 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 201566600 miUS $96 | Check engine light. Repaired broken wire in MAF cable due to over stressing it when I replaced the air filter. | ||
Apr 201668300 miUS $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 201242000 mi | Trim plate around sunroof switch was loose | ||
Dec 201252000 mi | Emission Crankshaft Sensor |
Pontiac G5 in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
Aug 201012400 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 201013640 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. |
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 201232240 miC $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 201166960 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 |
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Pontiac G5 in Manitoba, Canada Dec 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
Sep 20096200 mi | Sunroof rattle when closed. ISRV mirror vibration | ||
Jul 20106820 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 201026000 mi | Rear speakers blown while using all factory stereo equipment. |
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Pontiac G5 in Virginia, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
Aug 200930000 mi | display on radio quit working. |
Pontiac G5 in Michigan, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 200917000 miUS $80 | wheel stud broke for no apparent reason. had to have it replaced. | ||
Jul 200918000 mi | The sunroof button fell off. They had to replace it. | ||
Feb 201473700 miUS $400 | Rear shocks and brakes needed to be replaced | ||
Jun 2017130000 miUS $200 | Fuel line leak. Replaced bad section of line. |
Pontiac G5 in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
Mar 201158000 miUS $130 | Replaced Front Right wheel bearing at my house. |
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Pontiac G5 in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 201439000 miUS $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 2014106640 miC $60 | Vibration and noise passenger front wheel. Replaced wheel bearing. | ||
Jul 2014113740 miC $250 | Replaced passenger side control arm. | ||
Aug 2014117800 mi | Replace faulty ignition switch. | ||
Jan 2015C $135 | replaced driver side control arm | ||
Jun 2015128340 miC $185 | replaced both left and right control arm stabilizers | ||
Jun 2016130820 miC $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 2016134540 miC $45 | Thermostat replaced | ||
Jan 2017121520 miC $215 | Timing belt/chain went. Broke teeth off gear. Scrapped car. |
Pontiac G5 in California, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jan 200910000 mi | The door seal was leaking. |
Pontiac G5 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 200912400 mi | Control arm replaced. | ||
Mar 201024800 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 20097000 mi | Engine light came on and then when checked 8 random codes popped up so they replaced the whole computer | ||
Oct 201121000 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 20082170 mi | Replace faulty HVAC blower motor & repair broken linkage on driver side door handle (door would not open from outside). | ||
Oct 20099300 mi | Repair turn signal mechanism. Signal would not cancel after a right turn. | ||
Jun 201129140 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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Pontiac G5 in Quebec, Canada Jul 2010 - Sep 2010 | |||
Aug 201046500 mi | Replaced stabilizer bar links. |
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
Jan 201037820 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). |
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
Dec 201431000 miC $503 | Control arm bushings shot. | ||
Jun 201662620 miC $600 | Control arms and bushings replaced, struts replaced. Front end basically wore out. | ||
Mar 201774400 miC $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 201031000 miC $100 | Turn signal would not automatically shut off. | ||
Sep 201032860 miC $100 | Key Fob Broke. | ||
Feb 201138440 miC $1800 | Front bushings replaced. | ||
Jun 201142160 miC $112 | Temperature gauge | ||
Aug 201142160 mi | Thermostat replaced | ||
Jun 201253320 miC $50 | Key Fob needed to be soldered | ||
Aug 201257840 miC $450 | Front passenger signal light bulb burnt out | ||
Apr 201475420 miC $800 | Rear springs replaced | ||
Nov 201483080 miC $900 | Replaced stabilizer bar links. | ||
Jan 201677580 miC $1500 | Cracked manifold |
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Pontiac G5 in Quebec, Canada Mar 2007 - Dec 2011 | |||
Jul 20072480 mi | Knock in steering column at low speeds. Dealer could not replicate. | ||
Apr 20087440 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 20089920 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 200811780 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 200814260 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 200914880 mi | They replaced the motor of the fan. They replaced the horn. | ||
Jan 2010 | The front left link kit had to be replaced. | ||
Mar 201023020 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 201024180 miC $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 201358000 miUS $350 | Replace leaking front strut assemblies. | ||
Sep 201362000 miUS $60 | Replaced exhaust cam solenoid. |
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Pontiac G5 in Texas, United States - Apr 2008 | |||
Apr 2008150 mi | Problem in the steering column with backlash being wrong. Warranty fixes it. |
Pontiac G5 in California, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 201277200 miUS $240 | Down pipe flex joint failed, had to replace, $20 differance between stock and performance down pipe | ||
Aug 2017178900 miUS $2200 | Slipping between 1-2 & 2-3 gears. Had transmission rebuilt |
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Pontiac G5 in California, United States Feb 2009 - May 2017 | |||
Jan 200917000 mi | Shift knob cap was broken/loose and the knob was replaced under warranty. | ||
Sep 201045000 mi | Chrome on drivers side interior door handle was begining to peel and was a sharp edge. | ||
Dec 201047000 mi | Electrical issue with tail lights. | ||
Mar 201256000 miUS $220 | AC system leak found. Replaced a part of the coolant lines and recharged the system. | ||
Jun 201463000 miUS $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 201464000 miUS $188 | Have issues with the new clutch engagement. |
Pontiac G5 in Michigan, United States Sep 2008 - Jul 2012 | |||
Nov 200826000 mi | Rattle in IP or steering column. Replaced steering column. Still rattles. | ||
Feb 200932000 miUS $23 | Rattle in IP. Suspension bushings defective. Replaced for RH and LH. Shifter knob broke off. Glued back on. | ||
Mar 200935000 mi | Rattle in IP. | ||
Sep 200950000 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 2010US $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 201193000 mi | Connections for airbag cleaned and system reset to turn service airbag light off. Light came on 1 week later. GM sucks. | ||
Jul 2012135000 miUS $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 200911000 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 201224000 miUS $82 | Belt tensioner pulley was loose and making noise, had to replace, along with the drive belt. |
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Pontiac G5 in Connecticut, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2016 | |||
Nov 201370300 miUS $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 201187789 mi | Sway bar endlinks, Sway bar bushings, Control arm bushing Control arm bushing Sway bar bushings Sway bar endlinks | ||
Jul 2018117000 miUS $275 | Sway bar end links and bushings. Transmission fluid and filter change |
Pontiac G5 in Vermont, United States May 2008 - May 2012 | |||
Mar 201135000 mi | took in for noise in suspension. leaking strut. replaced |
Pontiac G5 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 20081860 miC $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 200942000 mi | Leaking exhaust valve as evidenced by CEL | ||
Jun 201166000 miUS $118 | Chimes (seatbelt, lights on, turn signal) quit working. Replaced driver door speaker | ||
Dec 201297000 miUS $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 201398000 miUS $1900 | Ultimate fix required replacement of all 8 exhaust valves including new guides. Also replaced stretched timing chain. | ||
Aug 2016106000 miUS $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 200812000 mi | A bolt was sheared off of the front driver side wheel, due to and abrupt stop to avoid a DEER. | ||
Dec 200814000 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. |
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Pontiac G5 in British Columbia, Canada May 2006 - Jan 2010 | |||
Dec 20064960 mi | Leaky trunk in the battery compartment (under the carpet) causing condensation to build and moulding of trunk carpet. | ||
Jun 20079920 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. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
Pontiac G5 in New Brunswick, Canada Apr 2007 - Mar 2009 | |||
Aug 20078060 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 20079300 mi | Replaced door handle. Successful repair. | ||
Dec 20079920 mi | Replaced left front strut. Was leaking. |