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.
2007 Pontiac G5 steering problems
59 complaints (31% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 51,705. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 59
- of this car's complaints
- 31%
- typical mileage
- 51,705
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Electric power assist system1
At what mileage
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Pontiac G5 steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Pontiac G5 steering
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Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 chevrolet cobalt and model year 2007-2010 pontiac g5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering. The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving.
- Risk
- If power steering assist is lost, it would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electric power steering motor free of charge. Owners are being notified on a rolling basis between march 29 through november 2010. A copy of the mailing schedule is located in the recall file. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 10V073000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Electric Power Steering Failure
In a March 1, 2010 letter, General Motors Corporation (GM) provided a defect information report to the federal safety agency regarding a problem that could result in sudden loss of power steering assist in certain model year (MY) 2005 through 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and MY 2007 through 2010 Pontiac G5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS).The letter indicates that the loss of steering assist could occur at any time while driving and that, once assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a chime sounds to inform the driver.The letter further states that steering control is maintained in manual mode, but would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds.In the next ignition cycle, power assist is typically regained and the DIC message is no longer displayed.GM's letter identifies the root cause of the EPS failure as the EPS motor and indicates that production of a new motor started in December 2009.GM's recall repair procedure instructs dealers to replace the EPS motor in all recalled vehicles. ODI's analysis of all information available related to sudden loss of EPS assist while driving in the MY 2005 through 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles shows current complaint and warranty rates of 323/100,000 vehicles and 0.4% respectively.In response to ODI's request for information, GM identified 81 complaints where a crash was claimed that may be related to loss of EPS assist.ODI's analysis of all crash claims was based on verifiable factors such as; whether a loss of EPS was indicated at the time of the crash by a chime or malfunction indicator lamp or if a EPS related component malfunction was identified after the crash occurred.With this method ODI identified 36 possible crashes related to EPS failure.GM assessed crash claims based on the available facts and excluded crash claims that indicated that the vehicle was travelling at speeds in the range of 30 mph or greater.GM said that it believes if power assist is lost while a vehicle is moving at speeds in the range of 30 mph or greater there is a small difference in steering efforts perceived in subjective evaluations at those speeds and it is unlikely to lead to loss of vehicle control. Based on GM's safety recall, this investigation is closed.
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What 2007 Pontiac G5 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was driving my car and it just became manual steering.I pulled over into a parking lot,not sure what happened.Ive only has the car a little over a year and had not driven it much.Still learning about everything.Thank God I knew what had happened, because another person might have freaked out. Anyway I proceeded to drive manually and then the power steering was just there again.Like it healed itself.The power steering did go to manual a few more times since then,June 2025. My concern is if it happens again and I can't get of the road fast enough because I can't steer it. Is there something that needs to be done? I'm afraid to drive my car very far in case it gets worse and I get in a accident and hurt someone or myself. Please let me know what to do,and if I'm taking somewhere to be looked at. Thank you for your time Have a blessed day
low speed the steering wheel locks up and when turning left the light will dim as it locks
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that both the power steering motor and steering column needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. Upon investigating the cause of the failure, the contact became aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V073000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
The power steering has gone out 3 times in the last 3 years. I took my car into an auto repair shop each time as it stopped working and wouldn't come back on. Each time they replaced my rack and pinion. The replacements were on 10-02-2019….....10-06-2020......and July 22, 2021. I shouldn't have to replace the rack and pinion 3 times in less than 3 years.
On 9/28/2020 power steering computer light came on car would not steer at all. Felt like steering column was locked up.backed car back to front of house. When this originally occurred, the car was only moved a half of city block.
When braking steering wheel is locking up after recall has been fixed.
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.
When in idled park I turn my steering wheel and it's hard. I just leased this car beginning 12/07/18. But while driving it's fine until I make a time and it and it struggle to return to center.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. When starting the vehicle, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. After turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the steering wheel operated normally. The contact also indicated that fuel was leaking under the vehicle. It was discovered that the tube connected to the fuel tank was cracked. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Questions about the 2007 Pontiac G5 steering
Does the 2007 Pontiac G5 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 59 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Pontiac G5, 31% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Pontiac G5 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 51,705 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Pontiac G5 steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 10V073000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac G5 have bad steering?
The Pontiac G5 model years with the most steering complaints are 2007 (59 complaints), 2008 (23 complaints) and 2009 (12 complaints).
Other 2007 Pontiac G5 problems
Fuel system 65Airbags 31Electrical 31Brakes 13Engine 9Lights 9Transmission 9Suspension 5Seat belts 4Driver assistance 3Acceleration 2Seats 2Body 1Locks 1Visibility 1
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