pontiac g5 Problems

pontiac g5 2009 Complaints

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

vehicle had faulty terminal connection causing a loss in power steering and problems with display/odometer/tachometer. this was repaired. vehicle manual transmission grinds when putting into 3rd gear, even with fully disengaged clutch. the problem occurs with colder temperatures, but once the engine is warm, 3rd gear does not grind. potentially an issue with synchronization.

Reported in: BURLINGTON, ONTARIO, CA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

tl*the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5 coupe. the contact purchased the vehicle during the day time. when it became night time, he noticed that there was no interior lighting. the instrument panel and gear lights were the only working lights in the vehicle. he called the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was designed in that manner. the contact feels that it is a safety hazard to not have any interior lighting. the failure and current mileages were 4,000. updated 6/4/09 *cn the consumer stated the light would go out when the door was opened. updated 06/09/09.*jb

Reported in: MOUNT VERNON NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H997

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: MOUNT VERNON NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H997

STEERING

my son was driving a 2009 pontiac g5 in a high school parking lot at approximately 40mph +/- and went to make sudden turn when the power steering completely failed. he slammed on the brakes and even pulled the e-brake to no avail and hit a block wall. as a result of this accident he sustained neck and back injuries as well as other bumps and bruises. the vehicle hit the wall at approximately a 20 degree angle hitting the driver side front corner at the headlight area. the impact resulted in major damage to the front corner panel, hood, driver door, radiator, and possible bent frame. after backing the car away from the wall the power steering started working again but with loss of fluids the vehicle had to be towed away and my son getting checked out for his injuries. the vehicle is equipped with on-star but it failed to acknowledge the impact sensors and did send any type of message or response. the air bags did not deploy either. we did receive a recall notice about the power steering unit but it did not say the vehicle would have a complete loss of steering. the notice did not say to quit driving the vehicle until a fix was in place so we thought it was still safe to drive. it is my understanding now that this problem has been going on for years. why didn't the dealer have to inform us before we bought it. i will never put my son in that car again fixed or not.

Reported in: BAKERSFIELD CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AS18H597

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2009 pontiac g5, car is running can not turn engine off with ignition switch. can not remove key from ignition switch. disconnected battery cable to shut engine down, called pontiac dealer told to bring car in that they were seeing a lot of this.

Reported in: O'FALLON MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H297

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the key cannot disengage the engine. the key will not turn to the off position. i troubleshoot the issue by trying to disengage both in park and neutral. the issue raises a safety concern in the car becomes out of control there is no way to kill the engine other than disconnecting from the cars battery. please investigate this issue due to the fact it may cause panic and unhealthy conditions being that the car may be left on in enclosed places where the driver does not know how to kill the engine in this situation. also, upon calling the dealership to report the problem, they claimed to have knowledge of the issue and went on to say that they have had many problems with this component of the ignition switch on the same car (pontiac g5 and chevy cobalt).

Reported in: TEMPE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Reported in: TEMPE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

[xxx] on or about 8:50 p.m. on saturday november 28, 2010, my wife [xxx] rochester, ny 14624 [xxx] , was approaching a parking space in front of the dollar tree in south towns plaza, henrietta, ny at approximately 5 mph, coasting to a stop with her feet on neither the gas nor brake pedal, when our 2009 pontiac g5 ny license [xxx] , lurched out of control, jumped over the median curb in front of the parking space, so fast that the car became momentarily air born, and struck the concrete base of what was once either a stop sign or lamp post in the south towns parking lot. had it not been for the median and the concrete pillar between the parking space and the dollar tree store front, the gm pontiac g5 would have plowed through the dollar tree store front full of christmas shoppers on the day after black friday, perhaps killing my wife and many, many dollar tree christmas shoppers. the resulting unavoidable accident caused significant damage to the driver's side door, caving it in almost a foot, and denting the driver's side rear quarter panel. this car has a 2.2 litre, 155 horse power engine, you cannot intentionally step on the accelerator so hard, in such a short distance, that it will jump a median curb, become air born, and strike a concrete pillar with such force that it will cave in the driver's side door, causing such damage. gm inspected the vehicle and blamed the sudden catastrophic acceleration on the car's after market floor mats. gm refuses to pay for the damage to the car, still under warranty, and refuses to consider that this may be one of the thousands of auto industry wide incidents of intermittent problems with the electronic control modules in the vehicle. gm claims to have run sufficient tests on the car to determine that the ecm is wholly safe and without problems. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AS18H697

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AS18H697

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

the problem seems to be the torque converter engaging/disengaging, repeatedly every 3 to 7 seconds, under steady throttle, going between 35 and 42 mph. it will start the engaging/disengaging "hickups". when this happens, it feels like the engine is missing, or a feeling of it having the "hickups" or "jerking", worse upon an incline in the road. *ln

Reported in: SUMMERVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H697

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. the contact stated that there was a rattling noise coming from the steering column. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the steering column on two different occasions. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 11,000 and current mileage was 37,000. updated 07/08/11 *bf updated 2/29/12 *cn

Reported in: WYTHEVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H197

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. the contact stated that the tail lights and headlights failed. the dealer was then contacted and they advised her to bring the vehicle in. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: BEAVER DAM WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

key will not turn vehicle off in 2009 pontiac g-5 battery must be disconnected to shut down vehicle. key solenoid replaced. dealership service writer informed me very common problem and that i was third such person in two days with the exact same problem in chevy cobalt/pontiac g-5.

Reported in: GLENDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H597

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

electrical system:ignition switch ignition locked and key would not turn in ignition. had to pay to have car towed 100 miles. second time this happened. 1st time in 3/10 at 15,923 miles when car was under warranty. dealer stated they repaired problem. diagnosis was dry lock cylinder lubed with wd40 (stated in invoice) 36,048 miles later the same thing happens. did research and found a recall 2009 pontiac g5 (built prior to april 14,2009) mine mfg date-sept, 2008, tsb #sb-10256, nhtsa ref.# 10037828 =ignition lock cylinder binding. towed car to dealer (different from 1st time) hours later received call "vin specific recall my car doesn't qualify will cost $580.00 to repair but i was lucky it was just my cylinder not my housing" exact wording-internal lock cyl tumblers failed drill and extract old lock cyl (housing ok) recode replace lock cyl. paid $580.00 to get car fixed only to have it fail 3 more time over the weekend, the last time having to have it towed again. next morning key turned in ignition, went straight to dealer. service rep unable to replicate problem. this time was given a loaner car. many hours later i receive call from general manager, she was finally able to replicate it and would have mech fix in morning. next morning receive call again now being charged $120.00 for a bad housing.

Reported in: HAYWARD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H197

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: HAYWARD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H197

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my wife noticed a gasoline smell in the car and after searching for problem found fuel tank is leaking from the top of tank and seeping down onto the frame and other areas. i found that 2007 models were recalled in 2009 for this problem but not newer models.

Reported in: MCALESTER OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H897

POWER TRAIN

i was presented with the unsafe condition of being unable to turn the key in my ignition to shut off the vehicle. i attempted turning the key to the off position and it would not move. i repeatedly shifted the car from park to drive and turned the steering wheel in an attempt to loosen the key. my attempts also included enlisting the help of my wife to make sure i was trying to shut the car off correctly. after 30 minutes of idling in the driveway, i pulled the fuel pump relay to starve the vehicle of fuel and it shut off with the key still stuck in the run position. i then disconnected the battery to shut off the lights. i had a spare set of keys so i locked the car doors in my driveway with the keys still in the ignition. the following morning, i called my employer and notified them i would be unable to get to work. i then unlocked the doors with my spare keys, reconnected the battery, and took my car to martin chevrolet in saginaw, michigan. upon arriving i was again unable to shut the vehicle off and it idled while i was checked in. she informed me that this was a common problem with the chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 vehicles. faced with no other option but to have my vehicle fixed, i paid the dealership to replace the cylinder (02188-pck) and provide me with a new key. the unsafe condition of being unable to shut off a running vehicle is unacceptable. i have done several searches online and this appears to be a common problem with chevy cobalts and pontiac g5 vehicles. gm has also released a technical service bulletin (#09-02-35-005b) reporting this problem for vehicles produced before april 2009. they have also released a newly designed ignition lock cylinder to eliminate this problem and i believe it should be fixed under their powertrain warranty or a recall.

Reported in: SAGINAW MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H597

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: SAGINAW MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H597

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. the contact stated that the ignition switch became stuck and the engine could not be turned off. the contact mentioned that the only way she was able to turn the vehicle off was by disconnecting the battery. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 75,000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: EDGAR NE || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

the engine would not shut off we had to disconnect the battery to shut the engine off then the key would not come out of the ignition we have another car the same model and year and it did the same thing two months ago and it was covered under a recall they claim this one is not. *js

Reported in: MOUNT PLEASANT MILLS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18H397

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. the contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking fuel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the failure was a manufacturer�s defect and offered no assistance. the vehicle was then taken to a private mechanic for repair. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 76,000. updated 09/05/12*lj

Reported in: MURPHY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18HX97

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

there is a huge leak in my gas line. i see that this was a defect in the older models of the g5 and they were recalled for it, but there is no recall for my year model and i am having the same kind of problem as stated in those older model recalls for the gas line. i am afraid to drive the vehicle and i am having a hard time getting it serviced, not at my expense because of this defect. it started after i had taken my vehicle to get two recall items done on it recently (a week ago). i am not saying that this is the cause, but i had never had a problem with this vehicle other than this time. i would like someone to check into there being a potential fire hazard in the fuel line of the newer model 2009 pontiac g5's as well.

Reported in: SAGINAW MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H997

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

on today's date my ignition was stuck preventing me from starting my vehicle i check to make sure it was in park and giggled the steering wheel as advised but my ignition would not turn.

Reported in: CARLSBAD NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H997

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

car started smelling of gas. then garage smelled of gas. then the fuel economy became inaccurate. then gas started dripping from under car. then gas started streaming under car. then told gm dealer and was told there would be no remedy until gm recalls take effect. now, 8 months later no repair offered. car is unsafe and leaves me stranded regularly as it pours gas out of car. i will take car back to dealer and expect immediate repair.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18H397

ENGINE

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18H397

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AL18H397

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiact g5. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled multiple times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was not unable to determine the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100.

Reported in: LOS ANGELOS CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AS18H797

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2009 pontiac g5. the fuel pump cracked recently and i had to have it towed and replaced at the nearest shop. i brought in the recall for the fuel pump to my gmc dealer, as i saw it online, and my receipt of the replacement fuel pump. the description of the recall matches my vehicle and i am told i am unable to receive reimbursement because the recall is "vin specific". my car matches the exact detail of the recall, but the recall is not applied to my vin?! i'd like to know why! i have the carfax to show that my vehicle applies to the standards of the recall. i'd like contacted immediately on this situation.

Reported in: MULVANE KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H497

AIR BAGS

i was t-boned and the airbag did not deploy. i had numerous indications from the instrument panel to check the airbags since i bought the car in 2009 and at least three times i took the car to two different dealerships and they checked and said they could not find anything wrong.

Reported in: GALVESTON TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AS18H297

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. the contact stated that the gear selector failed to correctly display the current gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the shift lever needed to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v073000 (power train) but the dealer indicated that this was not a safety issue. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Reported in: NORTH OLMSTEAD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H797

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. the contact stated that while driving downhill approximately 45 mph on a gravel road, the vehicle spun out of control and landed upside down. the contact sustained bumps, bruises and lacerations to different parts of the body. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. a police report was filed of the incident. the air bags did not deploy during the impact. there were two recalls under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system). the contact experienced the failure consequence prior to receiving the recall notification. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

Reported in: NIOTA TN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AS18H097

AIR BAGS

Reported in: NIOTA TN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AS18H097

AIR BAGS

while waiting for the recall parts to come in for my pontiac i was the victim in a head on collision in which my air bags failed to deploy. the speed of impact was between 35-40 mph when i hit head on. at my doctor visit i was diagnosed with severe whiplash in which i had to take time off of work as well. i wanted to bring this defect to your attention in case you can fix this defect before there are any other victims involved. i'm now very scared to get back in the car i have which is currently at dutton motor co in riverside awaiting it's tremendous repairs although the air bags are still in tact. if you have any information for me or any questions feel free to email me at marykatherine90@yahoo.com. sincerely, your long term customer, mary cox

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AS18HX97

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. the contact stated the vehicle was hit head on by a trailer that had detached from another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy upon impact. the contact suffered neck and back injuries. a police report was taken. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Reported in: BRONSON TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AS18HX97

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. the contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition and stalled intermittently multiple times. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available. the dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. the approximate failure mileage was unknown. pm

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H497

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H497

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. the contact stated that the steering wheel would seize. additionally, the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. the contact had reached out to the dealer on multiple occasions but the dealer failed to return any calls. the manufacturer was made aware of the delay. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 4,000.

Reported in: POLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AT18H397

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: POLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AT18H397

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. the contact stated while traveling approximately 50 mph when the power steering failed more intermittently. the contact had to apply extreme force to steering the wheel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection, diagnosis and repair. the contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number. 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure to no avail. the approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Reported in: NEW HAVEN CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H297

STRUCTURE:BODY

my daughter was driving north on tulls creek road in moyock, mc just north of poyner road when she lost the ability to steer the car and went off into a ditch causing minor injuries and extensive damage to the car. i didn't much about her reasoning until reading about the recent recalll on the ignition switch issue.

Reported in: CURRITUCK NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2AL18H697

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2009 pontiac g5. consumer writes in regards to parts not available at dealership. *smd

Reported in: BIRDSBORO PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

2009 pontiac g5. consumer writes in regards to parts not available at dealership. *smd

Reported in: BIRDSBORO PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

2009 pontiac g5. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available.

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H397

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2009 pontiac g5. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available.

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H397

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Reported in: SULLIVAN IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AT18HX97

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl- the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would suddenly loose power before stalling. the contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. the contact also indicated that when lifting off the accelerator pedal the vehicle would not respond for approximately 2 to 3 seconds and the speed would remain the same before the vehicle would slow down. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crank sensor was faulty. the crank sensor was replaced but the failure continued to occur. the contact examined the vehicle and discovered that the crank sensor connector wire was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 87,000. jft

Reported in: PANTHER WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H897

ENGINE

Reported in: PANTHER WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2AS18H897

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