2008 Pontiac G5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Pontiac G5. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (29), Air Bags (26), Electrical System (24).
Key takeaways
- 115 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 15 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 25 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 29 | 25% |
| Air Bags | 26 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 24 | 21% |
| Steering | 23 | 20% |
| Suspension | 8 | 7% |
| Fuel System | 6 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 6 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5% |
| Engine | 5 | 4% |
| Power Train | 5 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Pontiac G5 2-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-07-13
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that the message "Service Air Bag" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers, including Burton Buick GMC of Elkton (1 Automotive Blvd, Elkton, MD 21921), where it was diagnosed with Passenger Presence System (PPS) module failure; however, the co...
Air Bags - filed 2026-04-24
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and it was determined that the occupant detection module was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, IG Burton (1 Automotive Blvd, Elkton, MD 21921), and I...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-03-27
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, t...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.