2009 Pontiac G5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Pontiac G5. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (27), Electrical System (22), Steering (12).
Key takeaways
- 76 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 | 36% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 29% |
| Steering | 12 | 16% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 13% |
| Power Train | 6 | 8% |
| Fuel System | 5 | 7% |
| Gasoline | 5 | 7% |
| Engine | 4 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% |
| Structure | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Pontiac G5 2-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-04-07
All gauges on dash starting going up and down, Anti theft light, power steering light, low fuel light. Car slipping or having hard time going and possibly the key transponder ignition / chip key anti theft shut down.
Electrical System,air Bags - filed 2025-02-11
The contact owned a 2009 Pontiac G5. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V047000 (Air Bags, Electrical System) and 14V171000 (Electrical System). The contact requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted and referred the contact t...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2021-06-14
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel had leaked from above the fuel tank. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local unknown dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure how...
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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.