2007 Pontiac G5 brakes problems

Filed Sep 2, 2026 · Brakes, Steering · CA · crash · fire

While traveling I lost assisted steering to my vehicle, this was while traveling at a low speed, and while cornering. This mechanical failure caused my vehicle to travel off the road causing personal damages. I've since learned of manufacture recalls that describe this situation. I've experienced it once prior while in traffic. other than towing it home I've no contact with any insurance or other people and I cannot seem to sell it in its current condition. The ignition problem is present every time I insert my key or remove it. I've not yet had any inspection done to it.

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · 14,700 miles · VA

Having problems with my brake systems, turn signals not shutting off, front suspension.

Filed May 16, 2014 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · GA

The brakes on this car have had to be fixed or replaced every 4-6 months. The entire car shakes when breaking from speeds greater than 40mph. I have replaced the rotors and pads repeatedly to no avail. The tires have been aligned and rotated regularly yet the problem still persist. The brakes on the 2007 pontiac g5 are faulty! Please help!!

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · WY

I saw on the internet re-calls for gm cars and found that my particular model/year car was being recalled. The more reading I did on the subject I realized that everything that I had to have fixed on my car was being recalled. I have spent thousands of dollars getting my airbags, my steering column, my brakes, my computer sensors, the steering harness, etc. Fixed on this car only to find out that there had been re-calls. I am currently waiting for the 'local dealership' to find a 'good used' steering column for my car since mine is breaking down and they said they can't get one. I also own a gmc s-10 in which the key fits into my car and turns it on. I called the local dealership and told them that I knew there was a recall recently and that everything I've had fixed on that pontiac g5 is now being recalled. Hope you can help me.

Filed May 22, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 30,000 miles · IL

Following a 2007 or 2008 pontiac g5 as driven by a friend. Noticed occasionally (though not always) the center brake light would illuminate and the main brake lights would lag behind considerably (probably somewhere between 2 tenths and half a second).

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Brakes · 47,369 miles · MD

The u-spring holding the rear brake drums together rusted through and broke into two pieces. The dealership replaced both of the rear brake drum kits at a price cost to me of $117.40.

Filed Mar 12, 2010 · Brakes · 51,000 miles · NY

While brake applied on my g5 the steering shakes. Told rotors needed "turning". When mechanic went into the brakes he found no brake pads and rotors warped and calipers had a rip in the rubber boot leaking fluid! Then he tells me I'm lucky I didn't lose brakes and crash!! I have 3 kids and I'm an firefighter/emt who needs to get to where she's going when someone life is on the line!! Would appreciate it not being my own!! Now I know why pontiac is out of business!!

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 42,000 miles · 00

2007 pontiac g5. Steering gave out twice causing near collision both times, brake failure at times. Sometimes the brakes are fine sometimes they cant even slow the vehicle down. Dash lights, all gauges, signal lights, radio, heater fan, rear defrost comes on and goes out rapidly at times causing inside of car cabin to fill with smoke. Gm claims that this is normal and that none of these complaints are considered to be safety issues. The car has only 44000kms on it. There was 42000 when these problems started getting serious. They say the have the steering problem fixed, but I haven't had the car back long enough to know as it ends up in the garage every couple of days. The car duplicated the problems for the mechanic at the gm dealership but they say they don't know what is causing the problems. The gave the car back with the problems and said that I am stuck with it. When I asked them about it filling up with smoke they said if it happens again get out and let it burn. Easy for them to say....it is my family that is in this car including two small children in car seats. Someone has to stop this before it is too late and someone gets killed because of gm's junk they are putting on the road. Any help in these matters would greatly be appreciated.

Filed Mar 26, 2009 · Brakes · 8,311 miles · CA

My g5 had only 8,311 miles and when stepping on brakes, the steering wheel shakes. The bunnin dealer had to "machine" my rotors. 8,000 miles later, it started shaking again and pulling to side. Bunnin placed a "shim kit" on car. I have 4-5 different rcpts that I've taken car in ..didn't do any good.. But now they want me to pay $800 to "replace my rotors and brake pads" car now has 27,000 miles.. And brakes barely work.. Almost hit someone other day..

Filed Mar 19, 2009 · Brakes, Transmission · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. When the contact shifts gears, she hears a noise that indicates the transmission is slipping. In addition, the parking brake does not engage successfully, which could allow the vehicle to roll away. She took her vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failures or provide a remedy. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 5,600. Updated 4/16/09 *cn updated 04/21/09.