2007 Pontiac G5 electrical problems

31 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 79,800. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 31
of this car's complaints: 16%
typical mileage: 79,800
crashes: 3
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Ignition
3

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Pontiac G5 electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

Electrical system: ignitionReported April 10, 2014 · 2,191,014 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Pontiac owners at 1‑800‑762‑2737, and Saturn owners at 1‑800‑553‑6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.

Recall number 14V171000 · Recall details

What 2007 Pontiac G5 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 28, 2024 · Electrical, Steering · MN

low speed the steering wheel locks up and when turning left the light will dim as it locks

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. When the vehicle was started, the power steering warning indicator was illuminated and the fuel gauge, oil life indicator, speedometer, and trip odometer gauges were inoperable. Additionally, the transmission seized in first gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 129,000 miles · CA

While driving on highway felt vehicle begin to lose power. Noticed that when I tried turning the steering wheel. I had lost my power steering and was unable to steer vehicle. Shortly after that engine completely shut down. Due to loss of electrical power to dash, power steering, engine, and lights. While driving down the freeway. It took everything I had to keep vehicle in traffic and coast to nearest exit. Once I stopped there was no power at all. Tow truck driver attempted to jump start vehicle, but vehicle showed no transfer of power to the vehicle. Had to have vehicle towed home.

Filed Mar 29, 2019 · Electrical · 159,000 miles · CA

Ignition switch is faulty but my cars vinyl doesn't bring up a recall even though the recall is out for other makers and models

Filed Jan 21, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 122,000 miles · NJ

Service air bag light on dashboard was on and passenger airbag off light on ever since I owned the car. The car was bought used with 122k miles on it so I'm not sure when this issue first arrived on this make and model. I have done some research into the issue and it seems recalls are out for this issue on lots of 2007 pontiac g5s I also had experienced the key getting stuck in the ignition in november 2016

Filed Jul 12, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 79,800 miles · VA

I was driving down the highway at 70mph (posted speed limit) when the RPM gauge dropped to 0 and the car lost power. I was able to ease my way onto the shoulder but with no power breaks I had to mash down the break petal finally coming to a stop. The vehicle was towed back into town and am still waiting to find out the cause of this issue. The car has less than 80,000 miles on it! I have dealt with the ignition switch recall, the timing chain has been replaced twice already, the headlights and break lights have to be changed every 3 months just about, and now this!

Filed Jun 29, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 69,175 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. While driving various speeds, the odometer and speedometer displayed incorrect readings. In addition, while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the computer that controlled the power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,175.

Filed Jun 21, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100,000 miles · FL

Pontiac g5 gts 2007 driving on 408 in orlando florida in pouring rain car shuts down to low engine power, got a tow home a mechanic diagnostic as the ignition switch fault. I now have to tow to a gm dealership at my out of pocket cost rented a car at out of pocket cost.I need to reimbursed

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 125,620 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. In addition, there was a loud noise while driving and attempting to make a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering module and the torque synthesizer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that there was a manufacturer's recall related to the failure that the vehicle was serviced under in 2010. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,620.

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 103,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. The contact stated that the key would remain stuck in the ignition switch and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was pending repairs under the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system). In addition, when refueling the vehicle, fuel leaked from the fuel tank. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was refueled at half a tank in order to prevent fuel leaking. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. Update 01/15/16 ma updated 02/04/16.

Questions about the 2007 Pontiac G5 electrical

Does the 2007 Pontiac G5 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the electrical of the 2007 Pontiac G5, 16% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2007 Pontiac G5 electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 79,800 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Pontiac G5 electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 14V171000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Pontiac G5 have the most electrical problems?

The Pontiac G5 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2007 (31 complaints), 2008 (24 complaints) and 2009 (22 complaints).