2008 PONTIAC G5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
153
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 PONTIAC G5
The 2008 PONTIAC G5 has received a total of 153 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (29 complaints), Steering (23 complaints), and Electrical System (21 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 PONTIAC G5
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2008 PONTIAC G5, potentially affecting up to 7,688,068 vehicles.
Recall 14V171000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 2,191,014 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Consequence: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary,...
View full details →Recall 14V047000 — AIR BAGS
| 2,190,934 vehicles affected
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model...
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and...
View full details →Recall 14V047000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 2,190,934 vehicles affected
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model...
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and...
View full details →Recall 14E021000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 14,529 vehicles affected
Defect: UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring...
Consequence: If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.
Remedy: UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge. UCI-Fram's purchasers should contact UCI-FRAM Group at...
View full details →Recall 12V459000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 49,768 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold,...
Consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may...
View full details →Recall 10V073000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 1,050,889 vehicles affected
Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING.
Consequence: IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, IT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED ON A ROLLING BASIS BETWEEN MARCH 29 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2010. A COPY OF THE MAILING SCHEDULE IS LOCATED IN THE RECALL FILE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 PONTIAC G5
153 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 PONTIAC G5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
1. Fuel Leak 2. Fuel leaking in driveway, car has potential to catch fire if driven 3. Suspected leak and odor was reported 4 years ago. Dealer said the recall did not apply to my car. After receiving an email reply back from GMLegalUpdate department indicating they would cover the "fuel line" under special coverage, the dealer looked at the car. Dealer said they couldn't find any leak. Now the leak is very apparent when you start the car. Significant gas leaks onto the ground. After speaking to GM at 866-790-5600, GM says that my VIN No does not apply to the special coverage. Now they won't honor the letter. A service bulletin 12191B has been issued for this problem "regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage" but it seems from numerous posts GM pawns this problem off as the car's Vin No does not apply to their vehicle.
Not sure if ignition has ever been changed but I’ve been reading that there is a recall on my eps system as to that matter I have no power steering and would like to kno if it will be covered if I take it to gm dealership close to me
Not sure if ignition has ever been changed but I’ve been reading that there is a recall on my eps system as to that matter I have no power steering and would like to kno if it will be covered if I take it to gm dealership close to me
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving at 2 MPH, the steering wheel had become firm. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not towed or taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,400.
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while making a right turn in an intersection the vehicle failed to accelerate causing a crash with a second vehicle. During the crash, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a shoulder and back injury and the passenger sustained a left torso injury which required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was undetermined.
Safety Rating for the 2008 PONTIAC G5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 PONTIAC G5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 PONTIAC G5
General Motors, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 PONTIAC G5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
14728 — EQUIPMENT
14728 - SPECIAL COVERAGE. CERTAIN 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC PURSUIT, PONTIAC G4, AND SATURN ION VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC G5, AND SATURN ION VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT AND PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CRACKED FUEL TANK INLET CONTROL VALVE. VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A...
10-00-89-006E — EQUIPMENT
This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
PI0938A — EQUIPMENT
This preliminary bulletin provides information on what labor operation number to use for various electrical/electronic control issues.
14092A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ignition Switch Replacement
SB-0000190649-A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PI0018B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This preliminary bulletin provides a pre-inspection symptom list before preforming any repairs to any of windows for noises or performance.
RB-12190 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
070316003 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE SLOWLY GOES FLAT, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE MESSAGE ON DIC, LOW TIRE PRESSURE (REPLACE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING [TPM] SENSOR WASHER AND SEAL [GROMMET]). *NJ
070941003 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM (PPS) OPERATION - PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS INDICATOR READS ON WHEN INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINT IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 PONTIAC G5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2011 PONTIAC G5 — 0 complaints
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