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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 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (4%)
< $100 (92%)
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. |
2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 32000 mi | Driver's side door handle had chrome plating peeling off. Dealer replaced door handle. |
| 32200 mi | Chrome on passenger door handle was peeling. Dealer replaced handle. |
2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 42000 mi | Trim plate around sunroof switch was loose |
| 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... |
| 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. |
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 6200 mi | Sunroof rattle when closed. ISRV mirror vibration |
| 6820 mi | Rattling sunroof never fixed 100 percent, noisier in cooler months. |
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 18000 mi | The sunroof button fell off. They had to replace it. |
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 10000 mi | The door seal was leaking. |
| 24800 mi | Automatic Shifter squeaked, dealer replaced rails inside shifter. |
| 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 |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 7440 mi | 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 |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 45000 mi | 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. |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
2006 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 4960 mi | 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. |
2006 Pontiac G5 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 8060 mi | Third problem was a new rattle in front. They added foam behind pcm. Problem solved. |
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