2007 Pontiac G5: headlights failing or too dim

6 of the 188 complaints about the 2007 Pontiac G5 describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 80,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2009
4
2008
2
2007
6

What owners say

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 Sep 8, 2015 · Lights · 80,000 miles · TX

Headlights go dim or off while driving. On inspection, the h11 bulb connector has shorted, melted and is charred. I have since replaced the connector 3 times and entire headlight assemblies once. This car has not been included in identical gm recalls to date for this part.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Lights · 152,102 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. The contact stated that the headlights failed. The low beams failed to work intermittently when switched from high beam to low beam. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,102.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Lights · 110,000 miles · WI

Headlights would not shut off on car. After lots of investigation, it seems this is a common problem with cobalts and g5. Had to remove fuses to shut headlights off and put them back in to have headlights. Needed a new under hood fuse block which costs around $300. Apparently the relay malfunctioned and there is not an easy way to replace it since it is soldered into a circuit board which is part of the whole fuse block. Why hasn't this been recalled if it is such a common problem?

Filed Feb 19, 2014 · Driver assistance, Lights · 14,000 miles · TX

Headlights staying on after car is turned off and keys are taken out. This has been going on for approx.a year. Now the lights will shut completely off lowering the light to or from highbeam. Can cause an accident by running off road in the dark or causing an accident leaving bright lights on in on coming traffic.

Filed Nov 21, 2012 · Lights · LA

2007 pontiac g5. Consumer writes in regards to headlight assembly failure(overheating). *tgw the consumer stated the headlight burned out. She assumed it would be an easy replacement of the bulb. However, the dealer informed her the headlight assembly melted, which in turn caused the light to no longer work.