2009 Pontiac G5 Pontiac G5 2009

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2009 Pontiac G5 repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)

Other (0%)

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2009 Pontiac G5 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (91%)

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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.

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 

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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. 

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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. 

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2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

66600 mi

US $96
Check engine light. Repaired broken wire in MAF cable due to over stressing it when I replaced the air filter. 
51000 mi Front speakers cut off intermitently. 
11580 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. 

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2009 Pontiac G5 Electrical Problems

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