2010 PONTIAC G5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 PONTIAC G5
The 2010 PONTIAC G5 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2010 PONTIAC G5
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2010 PONTIAC G5, potentially affecting up to 7,638,300 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 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 2010 PONTIAC G5
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 PONTIAC G5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. FOUND THAT A RECALL FOR THIS FAILURE WAS IN PLACE. TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND BECAUSE THE PART (POWER STEERING MOTOR) HAD BEEN REPLACED PREVIOUSLY THEY SAID IT WOULD NOT BE COVERED. CALLED THE GM LINE AND ONCE MORE THEY WOULDN'T GIVE AN ANSWER EVEN AFTER TALKING TO THE SUPERVISOR. VIN DOES NOT SHOW UP IN THE RECALL LOOKUP, BUT THE VIN NUMBER FALLS WITHIN THE RANGE OF COVERED VEHICLES ON THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN. IN MY OPINION, REPLACING A DEFECTIVE PART WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVE PART IS NOT HONORING THEIR RECALL. 2010 PONTIAC G5 BULLETIN NO.: 10023 RECALL NO.: 10V073000 RECALL DATE.: 03/03/2010 VIN: [XXX] DATE OF FAILURE: 08/01/2019 PART: POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR NEWEST PART #: 19368293 THEY HAVE CHANGED THE PART # NUMEROUS TIMES. (WHICH I BELIEVE INDICATES A RECURRING ISSUE) WHEN CALLING THE GM LINE THEY COULD NOT GIVE A COMPLETE ANSWER. TALKED WITH THE SUPERVISOR, WHO SAID IT HAD TO BE DISCUSSED WITH THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE ADVISOR. I REQUESTED WHAT THE ANSWER WOULD BE IF IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS THE SAME ISSUE THAT WAS SPECIFIED ON THE RECALL AND STILL THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME ANY CLEAR INFORMATION. BASICALLY, IT CAME DOWN TO EITHER SPEND THE $205 FOR THE PART AND REPLACING MYSELF, OR GAMBLING ANOTHER $200 TO TAKE IT IN AND HAVE IT POSSIBLY COVERED. ($400 QUOTED FOR PARTS AND LABOR.) I CHOSE TO REPLACE MYSELF. THEIR RECORDS SHOW THAT THIS CAR HAS HAD THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED INSTALLING THE NEWER "FIXED" PART. BUT HAVING THE EXACT SAME DEFECT HAPPEN STILL VERY EARLY IN THE PARTS LIFETIME MAKES ME QUESTION HOW MANY CARS THEY CLAIM TO HAVE FIXED THAT STILL HAVE THIS FAILURE HAZARD. THERE IS NO WARNING, POWER STEERING ASSIST JUST SUDDENLY STOPS. THANKS, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC G5. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE POWER STEERING OFF WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT POWERED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON AND IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ANOTHER OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
Safety Rating for the 2010 PONTIAC G5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 PONTIAC G5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 PONTIAC G5
General Motors, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 PONTIAC G5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
14133D — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Replace Ignition Key
SB-0000191608-A — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
14113 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key
PIC5374C — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a frequent "off route" messages while following Turn by Turn route. Technicians will need to remove power from the Vehicle Communication Interface Module for one hour and retest for the concern.
PIC-5671-C — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET/PONTIAC: FUEL TANK COVER ASSEMBLY (NU6 EMISSION PACKAGE) CAN NOT BE ORDERED THRU DEALERSHIP DUE TO PARTS (25815572 AND 25948766) BEING PLACED ON RETRICTION THRU PRODUCT QUALITY CENTER (PQC). MODELS 2007-2010 COBALT, G5 AND 2007 ION. *PE
PIC-5441 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GM: THERE ARE MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ON. THERE IS HARSH SHIFTING, HARD STEERING, AND NO START. THERE MAY BE MULTIPLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM
PIE-0047 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
GENERAL MOTORS: ENGINEERING INFORMATION-CHEMICAL DAMAGE ON INNER SURFACES OF FUEL TANK. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON POOR PERFORMANCE, DECREASED ACCELERATION AND/OR AN INOPERATIVE FUEL GAUGE. NO MODELS LISTED EXCEPT SATURN AND HUMMERS; INCLUDES ALL PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *PE UPDATED 5/9/11. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 PONTIAC G5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC G5
- 2007 PONTIAC G5 — 249 complaints
- 2008 PONTIAC G5 — 153 complaints
- 2009 PONTIAC G5 — 101 complaints
- 2010 PONTIAC G5 (current)
- 2011 PONTIAC G5 — 0 complaints
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