2008 Pontiac G5 electrical problems

Filed Apr 12, 2024 · Electrical, Steering · KY

Not sure if ignition has ever been changed but I’ve been reading that there is a recall on my eps system as to that matter I have no power steering and would like to kno if it will be covered if I take it to gm dealership close to me

Filed Apr 23, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 152,190 miles · WA · 1 injury

While driving in town around other vehicles namely those with bright lights and at stop lights. It felt as though there was a ton of pressure inside my vehicle almost like the the windows were going to explode. Im not sure how to explain it maybe a gravataional downward pull? Almost like a chemical burn from the brightness of other headilghts and the vehicle mirrors mixed chemical nomenclature were having a bad reaction. This caused me to become aware of an issue. I took the vehicle in and had the battery tested noticing the battery was located in the trunk with no protection surrounding the battery and wires semi exposed placed next to fuses and sheet metal. Who designes things like that? Thats a disaster waiting to happen. Today my head still hurts and I will be seeking a medical professional.

Filed Nov 2, 2019 · Electrical · MO

Had recall for the ignition switch. Got it replaced now the key broke off in it

Filed Sep 25, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 179,000 miles · WI

Service air bags shows on dash on startup, bought this way from holz chevy in hales corners, wi. Was told it was a non issue. Electrical- changes from radio to aux randomly, the back speakers work constantly, the driver side never works and the passenger side works on occasion (if you hit a pot hole hard enough it'll go on/off). Fuel- fuel line was leaking from driver side, in front of rear wheel. Right by the heat shield.

Filed Jun 2, 2017 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. While attempting to shut off the vehicle, the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. The contact indicated that the key turned enough to shut the engine off, but did not turn enough to shut off the electronics and lights. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty. The ignition switch was replaced, but the failure recurred two months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and oil was applied to the ignition switch. After retrieving the vehicle, the contact discovered that the failure was still present. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2016 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · MA

Reference the federal safety agency id number10850549--loss of left front speaker chimes and radio sound --ok after both speakers were replaced--after a while problem returned intermittently on the left front speaker again-- finally had an "epiphany" and removed corrosion on the harness pigtail connector which pushes onto the left front speaker lugs using q tips, small screwdriver and great care using contact cleaner liquid from a small 2 ounce spray can of deoxit-d100 made by caig lab inc of poway, cal.--website www.caig.com--I got my can from you-do-it electronics in needham mass.-tel:781‑449‑1005--suggestion-after removing the pigtail connector from the speaker place an old towel between the pigtail connector and the speaker to prevent overspray from landing on anything but the pigtail connector--fortunately the can has a metered "one shot" type spray every time you press the button on the can--after wetting the harness pigtail connector thoroughly I pushed it onto the left speaker connector and removed it after waiting several minutes--then repeated this procedure several times----that was the end of the problem!! The biggest problem was the need to remove the left front door panel to gain access to the speaker but it was well worth it since I listen to the radio a lot. Mostly jazz!! Good luck

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Electrical · 122,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, it would not start. After several attempts for approximately 20 minutes, the vehicle was able to start. The contact mentioned that the ignition switch was replaced in 2014. The failure occurred on approximately six occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2016 · Electrical · TX

All chimes have stopped working. Front speakers out as well. Noticed for the last year or so that when the speakers kick out (makes no difference if driving or stationary), the chimes stop working. No "key in the ignition" alarm, no turn signal clicking, no seat belt alarm, etc. When it does work, everything works. When it goes out, it all goes out at once. Now I have to replace the turn signal assy. Because the internal white plastic piece that kicks off the turn signal lights is broken. I have seen many posts for the alarm chime issue from different blogs, but gm still insists they have never heard of the problem. I am now at 99,765 miles on a 10 year old car. I would like to get this fixed.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 70,000 miles · WA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a ditch. During the crash, the seat belts failed to retract and the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a concussion and upper torso trauma and the front passenger suffered a fractured neck, vertebrae, and a concussion. Both occupants required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Electrical · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the part needed was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.