Pontiac G5 years to avoid
No model year of the Pontiac G5 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Pontiac G5 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Pontiac G5 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Pontiac G5 problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system132
- Steering96
- Electrical77
- Airbags67
- Transmission20
- Engine20
- Brakes19
- Lights15
- Suspension13
- Acceleration9
- Seat belts6
- Body6
Most reported problems on the Pontiac G5
Fuel leak 67Fuel smell 56Fuel pump 56Power steering loss 28Airbag light 21
Pontiac G5 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94 | 2 | Steering | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | 79 | 76 | Fuel system | 70,050 | 5 | 9 | |
| 2008 | 68 | 115 | Fuel system | 71,000 | 4 | 15 | |
| 2007 | 54 | 188 | Fuel system | 70,000 | 5 | 16 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the Pontiac G5
What years of the Pontiac G5 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Pontiac G5 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Pontiac G5?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Pontiac G5?
Fuel system, with 132 complaints across all years, followed by steering (96) and electrical (77).
How many recalls does the Pontiac G5 have?
6 recalls between 2007 and 2010. The 2009 model year has the most, with 5.
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