pontiac g5 Problems

pontiac g5 2008 Complaints

AIR BAGS

2008 pontiac g5 passenger air bag system will not arm when wife sits on passenger side.

Reported in: DEARBORN MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F087

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

my wife was driving our 2008 pontiac g5, she was involved in a 3 vehicle accident. a car impacted a mini van on the side causing the car to bounce off the minivan and traveling sideway into our pontiac g5. the g5 was struck on the driver door sending the g5 sideways and almost turning over. a tree stopped the vehicle from turning over. we purchased the car because the dealer and gm stated the vehicle had front, side and curtain airbags. the vehicle did not have side airbags and the curtain airbags did not deploy. gm stated that they only deploy in rollovers, but that's not what there brochures, website and other items i have said. also they state that all 2008 pontiac's have onstar and this car does not. gm sent a independent engineer to check the vehicle's recorder and now they state that everything is ok. their engineer cannot be impartial due to the fact that he work for gm and is retired and receiving a pension!! my wife and mother in law was injured as well as causing over $6100.00 with the value of the vehicle being $17,400 or 35% of the value. can you help thank you howard berkowitz.

Reported in: LAKE WORTH FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18FX87

STRUCTURE

2008 pontiac g5 gt trunk mounted rear spoiler is mounted so high that it significantly obstructs the view in the rear view mirror. i consider this to be a valid safety factor and the spoiler should be removed.

Reported in: SUQUAMISH WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AN18B387

VISIBILITY

Reported in: SUQUAMISH WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AN18B387

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

paul mutersbaugh's 2008 pontiac g-5 was t-boned. he remembers trying to stop the car by pressing the brake, to no avail. the air bags in the back seat did not deploy. after impact, the car caught on fire. the fire spread so quickly that there was only enough time to get the occupants from the back seat out. not even enough time to save anything in the car. the car burnt to the ground. nothing but a shell is left. i met a gentleman at the las vegas truck show on june 25th. he said you could send someone out to look at the car to see what happened. the insurance carrier is keeping the car at: copart salvage yard, lot 13749849, 1475 bluff city blvd., elgin, il. 60120. we would greatly appreciate someone verifying that the air bags did not deploy, the car should never have burnt to the ground with out something being defective with the car and to see if the brakes failed. thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter.

Reported in: AURORA IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18F387

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: AURORA IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18F387

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: AURORA IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18F387

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

i hit an oil spot on i-24 which resulted in a total lost of a 2008 g5 in 9/09 ; the cars front hit head on @ 55 miles an hr.the outside guard rail , then the car turn serveral times hitting the inside concrete wall on both sides and rear , the car had side and front air bags which did not deploy, the state trooper said that i was lucky to be alive. my wife called the pontiac dealer were the car was towed to. my wife was asked how bad was i hurt since the air bags didn't deploy,we were told we needed to file a complaint someone else may not be so lucky. *cn

Reported in: HENDERSONVILLE TN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18F587

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Reported in: HENDERSONVILLE TN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18F587

AIR BAGS

information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) fall of 2009 in a 2008 pontiac g5 [xxx]traveling north on rt 119 toward indiana pa, slowing down to exit car steering failed car went directly into the guard causing my mother , sister and her friend to be brought to the hospital with injuries. no air bag deployment at all.

Reported in: CONNELLSVILLE PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18FX87

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Reported in: CONNELLSVILLE PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18FX87

STEERING

Reported in: CONNELLSVILLE PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18FX87

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

transmission failure. the transmission began acting up and it felt like the transmission didn't know what gear to be in. dealership replaced clutches that were binding and replaced many other parts. the transmission to this day still acts up and has a very noticeable jolt when letting off the gas pedal. it's only a matter of time before this car breaks down again.

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5 coupe. while driving approximately 8 mph in a parking lot the contact tried to turn the steering wheel; however, it failed to turn causing him to crash into a concrete post. the dealer confirmed that the failure was caused by the steering column. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 35,000.

Reported in: HORNLAKE MS || Crash: Y || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

approaching a busy intersection, my pontiac g5's brakes failed to work. i could tell the hydraulics systems was working as i could hear metal on metal but it did nothing to slow down the vehicle. the vehicle's cdr showed the vehicle accelerating at full throttle although i know my foot was on the brake pedal as evidenced by the metal on metal sound. plus a witness saw smoke coming from my vehicle. i was able to turn prior to going through the intersection and aimed for a fire hydrant to try to slow down. it did nothing to slow the vehicle, i tried to turn right to join the traffic direction, but the steering did not work. i then hit another vehicle.

Reported in: METAIRIE LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18F687

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Reported in: METAIRIE LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18F687

STEERING

Reported in: METAIRIE LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18F687

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: METAIRIE LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18F687

SUSPENSION

control arm bushings in a 2008 pontiac g5 (chevy cobalt twin) needed replacing at 34,000 miles. steering would make loud noises when hitting bumps and was told that the steering can fall apart if not repaired.

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

STEERING

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

SUSPENSION:REAR

left and right rear axle bushings needed to be replaced in a 2008 pontiac g5 with 34,000 miles. vehicle would make a loud metal to metal sound when going over speed bumps. rear shocks were also replaced due to rubber mounting bushings that had cracked and fallen apart.

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

STEERING

intermediate shaft on a 2008 pontiac g5 was replaced due to clunking when turning the steering wheel while vehicle is traveling at a low speed. the problem started around 15,000 miles and the part was replaced by the dealer at 29,000 miles.

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

STEERING

while trying to park my 2008 pontiac g5, the steering will lock up. no warning light or warning messages come on. the steering literally locks for a second and then goes back to normal. this began happening at about 20,000 miles. it will do this occasionally without warning.

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

STRUCTURE

tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated there was water leaking into the vehicle from an interior bolt under the steering wheel and onto electrical wires. the dealer advised the contact that his warranty would not cover the cost of repair. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 38,500 and the current mileage was approximately 39,000.

Reported in: CORPUS CHRISTI TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F887

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

under normal driving conditions front rotors warped at 17,000 miles and fixed under warranty after showing service manager vehicle warranty book. rotors warped again at 24,000 miles and fixed again after discussion with service manager. rotors were turned in both cases by dealer. rotors are warping again , at 30,000 miles, for the third time and dealer refuses to address rotor warping causes but blames driver rather than rotor material. driver has had no issues with brake pads which leads to rotors warping to excessive heat do to possible rotor material defects.

Reported in: TALLAHASSEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my check engine light was on. i took it to find out why it was on and was told that it was probably because of the gas cap not being tight enough. about 3 days later, i find a puddle of gasoline underneath my car. it was dripping from the tank. then, i took it in to a nearby shop and they called me this morning and told me that the seal on my gas tank is bad. so, i'm having to pay to get the whole gas tank replaced. i looked up recalls, and i notice that they had this problem with the 2007 model of my vehicle (one year older than my car).

Reported in: PENSACOLA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18FX87

STEERING

tl*the contact owns 2008 pontiac g6. while traveling 15 mph the contact heard a hissing sound coming from the front end of the vehicle, seconds later the power steering had suddenly stop functioning. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the failure could not be determined. the current and failure mileages were 69000.

Reported in: MOONACHIE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the passenger side air bag deployed independently. the passenger was struck by the air bag and sustained a bruised eye. the vehicle headliner was damaged during the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was awaiting the repairs, as the parts needed for repairs were not readily available. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacture was not contacted. the failure and current mileage was 25,175.

Reported in: LANCASTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact was unable to turn the vehicle off and remove the key from the ignition. in order to shut the vehicle off the contact had to disconnect the battery. a mechanic from an authorized dealer was able to assist the contact with restarting the vehicle. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the mechanisms within the steering column fractured, leading to the failure. the vehicle was in the process of having the mechanisms within the steering column repaired. the failure and current mileages were 44,000.

Reported in: ROMEOVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F787

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have had acceleration issues several times with the g5. one incident happened while trying to pull onto a busy highway. as i was trying to accelerate to merge the car started jerking almost as if it were out of gas, yet i had a full tank. it has happened many times other than that, but that particular time frightened me and my passengers. i notice it most often while driving and attempting to accelerate to go up hills. when it happens going up hills, it is almost like i lose power. this problem seems to be extremely dangerous in heavy traffic situations. it does not matter how hard or soft you hit the accelerator during this time, it will still do it.

Reported in: ATHENS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F887

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ATHENS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F887

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl *the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the water pump collected dust and the vehicle overheated as a result. the manufacturer was contacted who advised to continue to take the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs since it was covered by the warranty. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 22,000.

Reported in: PEARSON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5 equipped with continental touring contact a/s tires, line size p195/60r15. the contact was driving approximately 65-70 mph when the driver side rear tire experienced tread separation and caused slight damage to the vehicle. the contact pulled over and installed the spare tire. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that they would repair the vehicle for cosmetic damage due to the separation and replace the tire. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current and failure mileage was 27,729.

Reported in: RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F087

SUSPENSION:FRONT

on 2008 pontiac g5 the lower control arm bushings are wearing out at or near 18000 mi/ 30000 km's, many owners of these cars have no idea of this fault.

Reported in: ON. 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that the driver and passenger doors seemed to unlock and lock on their own. once exiting the vehicle with the keys in the ignition, the doors would also lock. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised her that there was a electrical failure and the doors needed to rewired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

Reported in: SOMERVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F787

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

tl*the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. the contact also stated that in order to remove the key from the ignition he would have to wait a long period of time, which sometimes drained the battery. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assitance. the failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileage was 46,486.

Reported in: KISSIMMEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F487

SUSPENSION

vehicle starting making clunking and rattling sounds in front suspension. had to have lower control arm bushings replaced, new tie rods, and sway bar links installed. before the repairs, the steering had become extremely loose and was hard to handle on the highway.

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

STEERING

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

SUSPENSION

vehicle was being drivin on a two lane highway and all of the sudden the front right fell to the ground and the car spun out and slid into a ditch. the front right ball joint failed and broke apart. my mechanic says he replaces ball joints on these cars at the rate of five cars per month. while being repaired, i had the control arm bushings, tie rods, and sway bar endlinks replaced again because there were rattling and clunking again. my brother works at a chevy dealer and he says that cobalt's/g5's/hhr's come in all the time for front suspension problems. gm knows of these issues but does not want to do anything for it's customers when the warranty runs out. a crash can very well happen if one of these components fails when driving and that is what happened to me. every suspension part on these cars is faulty. please look into the suspension problems on these cars further. thank you.

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

STEERING

no steering, crashed into a pole.

Reported in: HORN LAKE MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F687

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the engine compartment of my sons 2008 pontiac g5 burnt up today. it was parked outside our home. the fire department said it was electrical in nature and that it appeared to start in an area near the drivers side wheel. it appears to be a total loss.

Reported in: POWHATAN POINT OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that the air bag system failed and the warning light was permanently illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that there were faulty ground wires in the steering wheel. the wiring was replaced but the failure recurred. the dealer replaced the driver and passenger side air bags. the failure recurred and the dealer had to replace the master control module. the contact stated that the dealer could not guarantee that the repair would remedy the issue. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.

Reported in: BRUSH CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F587

STEERING

there is something wrong with the steering in these cars. steering will still lock up, at low vehicle speeds. the recall two years ago has not helped the situation. there is something wrong with the steering column and steering rack with these cars. suspension/steering clunks and rattles like it is about to fall off! very unsafe! *js

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

over the last few days the inside of my car reeks of gas. it smells bad around the outside of my car as well. the car drives fine but it is slow to start for the first crank of the day. i took the car for an oil change today and was informed that gas was on top of the gas tank and could possibly cause the car to catch fire. i called my local gm dealership and was informed there was no recall on the part, but have searched the web and found numerous fuel/propulsion system problems with the pontiac g5. need information on how/when gm is going to fix the issue.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F587

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

i smell fuel and sure enough, i have a fuel leak which is a prob/recall for the make, model and yr. however i have called the dealer and dealer said its not on nhtsa recall list. from 15 feet away we smell gas! it has 93014 miles and the inside of driver door states 8/07 manuf date but however it also says 2008. i need to have this documented in case of fire, due to again, 15 ft or closer their is strong gas smell and no one will help me figure out the real date of this car. thank you in advance for your assistance.

Reported in: ROUND ROCK` TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F687

SUSPENSION

front suspension bushings on the pontiac g5 and probably chevrolet cobalt wear out rapidly. on my vehicle the driver's side bushing failed at 31,350 miles and the passenger side at 42,850 miles. the factory replacement on the drivers side is starting to fail again at 44,500 miles. failure is defined as a clunking noise while going over road imperfections. the design is either faulty or the part is produced badly as neither part showed effects of the rubber being bonded to the metal. all suspension bushings should have the rubber bonded to both the outer and inner metal sleeve. without bonding, the suspension bushing will make noise in the short term, but over time as the rubber degrades, large amounts of suspension movement then can cause the bolt to fail and can lead to loss of vehicle control. gm should correct the design and then provide replacement parts as needed.

Reported in: ROCHESTER HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F887

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i noticed a while back that my daytime running lights were not on. i checked to make sure i had not turned them off by accidentally turning them off on the headlight switch, but that was not the problem. i then checked all my fuses in the fuse box, including the daytime running lamp fuse, and they were all good. took my car to a dealership to have them tell me what's wrong and i was informed that many 2007+ year cobalts/g5's have faulty wiring with the daytime running lamps and the wiring will melt. the service advisor said that this happens all the time and it is very expensive to fix because to do it properly the whole wiring harness for the lighting system on the front of the car has to be replaced. i was quoted over $500 at the dealership (out of warranty) to have my daytime running lights fixed. $500 to fix a safety feature that my car came and gm knows about the problem but apparently isn't doing anything to help.

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

there seems to be a common issue of the "service air bag" light going off for g5s and cobalts. it is clearly a defective part issue, as many people are having the same issue, at approximately the same mileage, and only gm knows how to fix this issue for a large sum of cash. failed obsolescence at its finest.

Reported in: REISTERSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F887

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

beginning in august of 2012, i started to notice a faint gas smell while driving my car. i thought it was coming from other cars on the road but after a few days i realized it must be my car. i took it to a repair shop and they said the fuel pump needs to be replaced because there is a crack in one of the hoses. he advised me that my car is not safe to drive due to risk of fire. i called my local dealership to order a fuel pump and told them i was upset that a late model car would have this problem. he stated that there was a recall for certain 2006-2007 cobalts/g5's but nothing for the 2008 model year. i'm upset that gm knows about this issue but will not cover repairs ($700 worth) for their customers. i value my safety, apparently general motors does not.

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that the smell of gasoline was present inside and outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) because he lived in the state of texas. the failure mileage was 63,862.

Reported in: TEMPLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

was driving on the interstate and my anti theft light came on in my car. they car would no longer let me accelerate. i had to pull over on the side of the interstate. i turned off my car and restarted it. it continued fine until about a week later when it began to smell like gas. the plastic part on the hose from the fuel pump was broken and leaking. i had read that gm had recalled this in the 5 hot states of arizona california florida nevada and texas. but have not recalled it in tn even though it is the same problem?

Reported in: HERMITAGE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, an unknown warning light illuminated as the vehicle became difficult to steer. the contact was able to merge to the side of the road. the vehicle was restarted and began to function normally. the vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's home but was not taken to a mechanic or the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the failure and current mileages were 189,000.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F387

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

vehicle started smelling with heavy gas fumes both inside and outside. it was so bad you couldn't drive the car. checked all common areas for leaks, nothing would show on the ground and no other areas showed any signs of leakage. took the car to the local dealership and they found that the gas smell was coming from the fuel pump module located on top of the gas tank between the tank and the floor in the back seat. they explained to me that the module was defective as it is located in such a confined place that nothing could have got up there to break the plastic 90% line coupler. so to repair it they had to replace the entire fuel pump module as the little 50 cent piece of plastic was attached and could not just replace it. the repair cost me a total of $691.03 for a small piece of plastic that was defective. this is totally uncalled for, it's poor engineering an design and it's another way the auto manufactures rob the public to support their dealerships. very disappointed in this problem and i just get stoned walled from gm. i'm just glad that it happened when we were in town.if we were on interstate this would have cost us a small fortune as we could not have driven the car home and would have had to have it towed.

Reported in: TOPEKA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F487

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that she smelled fuel inside and outside the cabin of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but the failure could not be replicated. the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 95,000.

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18FX87

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

engine would not start cleanly. when it did there was a very strong smell of gas and you could see gas leaking onto the ground. after having it checked the local repair shop replaced the fuel assembly for a cost of $889.06. mechanic said he had performed the same repair to several other gm vehicles. after checking the web, i found many other g5 owners have reported same problems. there is a repair bulletin out for this car, but gm has done nothing to notify me about a recall. i am the original owner.

Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F087

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the hesitated then stalled. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was found that the fuel pump had failed. the dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system: gasoline). the failure mileage and current mileages were 91,000.

Reported in: CLEARWATER FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F287

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

we smelled a strong odor of gasoline after parking the car. we continued running errands (stop and go driving) and the smell continued. we then parked the car until the following week because we were afraid to drive it. upon taking it to a mechanic, he informed us that the plastic return line from the fuel sending unit/fuel pump was severely cracked and leaking gasoline on top of the fuel tank underneath the car. he removed the fuel tank and replaced the entire sending unit/pump with a new unit from gm. he stated several times that the car was not safe to drive before the repair due to the leakage of raw gasoline on top of the tank around many electrical components.

Reported in: SHAWNEE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AN18B087

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

purchased pontiac 2008 g5 coupe brand new in 2008. in 2011 i was informed by a coworker that i was driving into work with my brake lights on all the way. he also mentioned that when it looked like i tried to apply the brakes i would have no brake lights on at all. it seemed that my brake lights worked in reverse. this was an intermittent electronic problem that was hard for the dealership to replicate. eventually, they replaced the brake light switch. however, no one ever stopped to mention to me that my pontiac g5 2008 was still having the problem. in 2012 once again a different co worker informed me of the same problem as they traveled behind me into work. the dealership decided that they installed an defected brake light switch and replaced it. a year later the same problem in 2013 by another co worker that my brake lights stay on and when i apply my brakes i have no brake lights at all. i have scheduled another appointment to get another brake light switch installed again for march 19, 2013. this is a serious safety issue that needs to be addressed along with a recall it also seems to show up in pontiac g6 as well. i don't want to be blinding people with my brake lights or confusing them especially in bad weather. the pontiac g5 should be able to have a operating feature such as brake lights when brakes are being applied. i do not wish to be killed in an accident or cause one because of this issue, my brake lights should be working properly so that people behind me know that i'm slowing down or stopping before they rear end me. it seems that replacing the brake light which may not be helping at all. by human nature not to many people will put forth the extra effort to confront an individual to inform them that there vehicle has a malfunction they just want to go about there own busy schedules so who knows how long this brake light issue has really been going on.

Reported in: BLOOMINGTON IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F687

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: BLOOMINGTON IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F687

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: BLOOMINGTON IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F687

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and making a left turn, the driver lost control of the steering and crashed into another vehicle. there were no injuries. the police reported to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a body shop for body repair. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated a was fuse from the electronic power steering control module had blown and would have to be replaced. the vehicle was a included and repaired prior to the failure under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Reported in: STROUDSBURG PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18F387

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the brake failed to engage as the steering wheel seized. the contact proceeded to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. the contact was not injured and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. the brake system was cleaned however, the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was contacted and denied any assistance with the brake failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 71,000. kmj updated 10/17/13*lj

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18F587

STEERING

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18F587

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that the steering wheel locked, while making a left or right turn or driving in reverse. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included the voluntary recall (electric power steering motor). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 90,000.

Reported in: SCOTTDALE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F187

AIR BAGS

i'm experiencing issues with my airbag light. it keeps coming on and off at random times. after much research i have found that many people with the pontiac g5's have the same issue that i am having and this is due to improper wiring under the passenger side seat of the car. i have contacted the pontiac dealership and the gm dealership and they both claim that they do not know what would be causing my airbag light to be going on and off and the only way to diagnose the issue is to pay $100.00 just to tell me whether or not faulty wiring is the issue. i'm paranoid to drive my car because i'm afraid that there could be something wrong with my airbag or maybe it is just faulty wiring. i think this is something that should be recalled since there are so many people with this same exact issue. as a matter of fact there is an entire website devoted for people who have this issue. i can't get my inspection done because the light just pops on randomly. if this is a wiring issue that so many people are having, why isn't gm being held liable for the issue? why is the airbag only covered if it is deployed? this has been going on for a couple weeks on and off and i would really appreciate some kind of response or just a way to handle this. i am a full time student and i do not have $100 lying around to have someone run a diagnostic and then pay even more just to fix a wire.

Reported in: STAFFORD VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: STAFFORD VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

dashboard lights went awry. gauge needles floated about giving false readings on speed and gas tank gas level. lost power steering. dealer replaced ignition switch & reset the computer for $390.73. same problem recurred weeks later. 03/18/2014, another gm dealer inspected for $158.00 & found we need to replace the steering module and column for $1055.00. i am expecting a recall letter in mid-april. i live in a small town and need to drive my only vehicle although the dealer warned me that the car is in dangerous condition. i hope the recall includes my needed repairs and reimburses me for documented related costs.

Reported in: CAMERON PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AN18B087

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: CAMERON PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AN18B087

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. no repairs were perfomred. the manufacture was not contacted. the failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 42,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: GALLUP NM || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

as i was turning onto the highway, on my way to drop my son off at daycare before work, early march 27th, 2014, my car would not move from the stop sign i was stopped at. it was extremely scary, especially with my young son in the back seat. my car is a manual, and the stick shift would slip into each slot but not engage the gear, which lead me to assume that the transmission had gone out. my car remained running, even with my foot off the clutch, and in any gear, including reverse. i ended up having to push my car off to the side of the road and highway, with my son still inside. although i felt that this was not the safest situation for my son to be in, i felt that the alternative of remaining immobile in the flow of traffic may get us in a rear-end collision, or having my son standing on the side of the highway while i pushed the car may get him hurt. i was able to get my car towed to my house, but the cost to repair or replace the transmission at a shop is an outrageous price, and i am not able to find a transmission for sale at any auto parts store because it seems that they are no longer able to acquire the part. most of the mechanics i have spoke with have stated that they have repaired multiple pontiac g5 transmissions in the recent months. after all the news about gm vehicles, i feel that i may have made a bad investment when purchasing my car brand new and having such a major issue occur this soon. more so, i am concerned by the way my car broke down. it was very dangerous to have my car unexpectedly stop moving as i was turning onto the highway and in the flow of traffic, but all i could think is what i would have done if my transmission had gone out while traveling at high speed or in an area without a place to pull off, it is a scary thought.

Reported in: ATASCADERO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: ATASCADERO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

i started noticing that my air bag lights would say they were off sometimes, but now they are always off. these cars are not safe.

Reported in: HIXSON TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

front left driver door speaker in my car will stop working when it rains and have to be replaced. there is a design flaw with this car because the door has a drain tube that is right over the speaker connection and will cause the speaker to short circuit. i normally wouldn't complain about this defect but the front driver door speaker is what is used for the warning and safety chimes that the car is supposed to make when you start your vehicle and while you use it. now that my speaker needs to be replaced, i have no turn signal sounds, no warning chimes when i start my car to remind me to put on my seatbelt, no warning sound that i've left my key in the ignition, and if my power steering were to go out i'd have no audible warning tone. very unsafe!

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

went to open the door to get out of my vehicle and was cut but the inside door handle. wasn't sure what had happened but upon inspection of the handle, i noticed that the chrome coating is coming off and has sharp edges. i'm glad i didn't cut myself deeper.

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

daytime running lamps stopped working on my vehicle. took my car to a mechanic and he noted that the wiring harness for the daytime running lights and headlights was burnt to a crisp. could not believe my eyes. my car is factory original and never been in a wreck so there is no excuse for this electrical failure. daytime running lights are a safety feature according to general motors and now i feel like my car is less safe because of this problem! help!

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that when attempting to stop, the vehicle suddenly stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. the engine was restarted and the vehicle operated as normal. the failure recurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 90,325.

Reported in: SPINNETT KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F587

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl * the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (electrical system). the dealer stated that the parts for the repair were unavailable. the dealer and manufacturer did not know when the parts would arrive. the vehicle had not experienced a failure.

Reported in: NORTH MIAMI BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F687

AIR BAGS

while driving the vehicle, the steering went hay wire to where we lost control of the car and crashed. we were unable to control the car and it veered off into somebody else's lane and hit their vehicle. the air bags never deployed like they should have. we are unsure of what happened and are struggling to pay for the repairs.

Reported in: CANTON MI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2ZG57N984

WHEELS

Reported in: CANTON MI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2ZG57N984

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: CANTON MI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2ZG57N984

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the fuel pump was cracked and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 70,000.

Reported in: BRANDON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18F287

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have received multiple "important safety recall" letters and post cards from gm and pontiac urging me to have the defective ignition & start switch that was installed in my vehicle replaced. i received letters when they first acknowledged the issue, letters saying that parts would be available soon, letters when parts started to become available, etc. a month ago i contacted my local gm dealership so they could order the parts as instructed and was told i would be contacted when they arrived. i was informed last week that the parts had arrived and was given a 10am service time for today (9/4/14). i arrived to get the work done, signed the paper to allow them to do the work, and had a seat in the waiting room. approximately 50 minutes later i was approached and informed that gm would not authorize the work to be done because my car has an "altered" title (it had some front end damage 50,000 miles ago that was fixed 100% with original gm parts). no where in any of the notifications that i received did it mention this. i asked how that could be considering as of february of this year 13 deaths stemming from this fatal design flaw had already been admitted to by gm...i was told it was gm policy and there was nothing the dealership could do about. i asked what front end damage had to do with a fatal design flaw in another area of the car...i was told it was gm policy and there was nothing the dealership could do about. how in this day can a company, that has admitted that they have installed a faulty part in numerous vehicles that has lead to the loss of human life, wipe their hands of the situation because a vehicle has and "altered" title?? i have been waiting to sell my g5 for over a month now, wanting to make sure the next owner was safe and the vehicle was in the best possible shape...but how do i do that now when gm will not honor their own recalls?

Reported in: AKRON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AN18B687

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