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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%)
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Chart based on 153 repairs.
Pontiac G5 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 37 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
| 36580 mi | This was the second time the steering column was replaced. Finally seems to be fixed. |
| 46580 mi C $375 |
Steering column rattle repaired for 3rd time. Bushing replaced |
| 75220 mi C $100 |
Constant rattling over bumps. Finally took it to a friend who is a GM mechanic, who replaced the stabilizer bars. |
| 5580 mi | Steering column broken and rattling over bumps. Upper front suspension mounts dried up and seized, groaning when wheel turned. Both replaced. |
| 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. |
2009 Pontiac G5 4-door
Engine not specified
| 62000 mi C $2000 |
bushings along with intermediate shaft and the struts |
2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 61000 mi US $400 |
Bad rattle in front end at low speed. Known problem by GM. Replaced entire steering column. |
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 58000 mi US $130 |
Replaced Front Right wheel bearing at my house. |
| 17000 mi US $80 |
wheel stud broke for no apparent reason. had to have it replaced. |
| 73700 mi US $400 |
Rear shocks and brakes needed to be replaced |
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 106640 mi C $60 |
Vibration and noise passenger front wheel. Replaced wheel bearing. |
| 113740 mi C $250 |
Replaced passenger side control arm. |
| 115040 mi C $135 |
replaced driver side control arm |
| 128340 mi C $185 |
replaced both left and right control arm stabilizers |
| 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. |
| 12400 mi | Control arm replaced. |
2007 Pontiac G5
Engine not specified
| 46500 mi | Replaced stabilizer bar links. |
2007 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 31000 mi C $503 |
Control arm bushings shot. |
| 62620 mi C $600 |
Control arms and bushings replaced, struts replaced. Front end basically wore out. |
| 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. |
| 38440 mi C $1800 |
Front bushings replaced. |
| 75420 mi C $800 |
Rear springs replaced |
| 83080 mi C $900 |
Replaced stabilizer bar links. |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 2480 mi | Knock in steering column at low speeds. Dealer could not replicate. |
| 7440 mi | 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. |
| 9920 mi | Steering column replaced it was "knocking" during low speed turns |
| 14260 mi | 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. |
| 23880 mi | The front left link kit had to be replaced. |
| 23560 mi | front right suspension made a noise over bumps sounded like a bushing but they could not replicate. |
| 58000 mi US $350 |
Replace leaking front strut assemblies. |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 150 mi | Problem in the steering column with backlash being wrong. Warranty fixes it. |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 26000 mi | Rattle in IP or steering column. Replaced steering column. Still rattles. |
| 32000 mi US $23 |
Suspension bushings defective. Replaced for RH and LH. |
| 54200 mi US $105 |
Right front sway bar link replaced to fix noise. |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 35000 mi | took in for noise in suspension. leaking strut. replaced |
| 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. |
| 87789 mi | Sway bar endlinks, Sway bar bushings, Control arm bushing Control arm bushing Sway bar bushings Sway bar endlinks |
| 117000 mi US $275 |
Sway bar end links and bushings. Transmission fluid and filter change |
2006 Pontiac G5 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 9920 mi | Replaced left front strut. Was leaking. |
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