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
2008 Pontiac G5 steering problems
23 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,500. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 85,500
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Pontiac G5 steering problems in other years
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 2008 Pontiac G5 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving at 2 MPH, the steering wheel had become firm. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not towed or taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,400.
Power steering cut out when turning a corner. When driving straight ahead, the steering seems fine. When turning right or left to go around a corner, the steering wheel does not easily turn back to the straight ahead position. I was driving on a city street at 30 MPH and slowed to make a right hand turn, and while turning l felt the power steering give out when trying to come out of the turn.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
The steering seems to stall or stick after turning the wheel. I have to steer the car back to the front or it just stays turning position. The steering does not come back to the frontal position.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. While merging to the right at approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.
My daughter is a collage student, she was driving home, which is 180 miles from home, she was driving on the highway, powersteering gave out, almost had a wreck 3 times with same situation, had to muscle it to pull over......... I know there is a recall on this but I have not received a notice to have it fixed. This also has happened several times when she starts her car. Has left her sitting in a parking lot late at night, had to keep turning car on and off several times before it would act right!! She has only had this car almost 2-years!!! Dealership can not fix this till I get the notice!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. No repairs were perfomred. The manufacture was not contacted. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 42,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Dashboard lights went awry. Gauge needles floated about giving false readings on speed and gas tank gas level. Lost power steering. Dealer replaced ignition switch & reset the computer for $390.73. Same problem recurred weeks later. 03/18/2014, another gm dealer inspected for $158.00 & found we need to replace the steering module and column for $1055.00. I am expecting a recall letter in mid-april. I live in a small town and need to drive my only vehicle although the dealer warned me that the car is in dangerous condition. I hope the recall includes my needed repairs and reimburses me for documented related costs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. The contact stated that the steering wheel locked, while making a left or right turn or driving in reverse. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included the voluntary recall (electric power steering motor). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.
Questions about the 2008 Pontiac G5 steering
Does the 2008 Pontiac G5 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Pontiac G5, 20% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Pontiac G5 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 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 2008 Pontiac G5 problems
Fuel system 35Airbags 26Electrical 24Suspension 8Brakes 6Engine 6Transmission 5Acceleration 4Body 3Lights 3Locks 2Seat belts 2Driver assistance 1Tires 1Visibility 1Wheels 1
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