All gauges on dash starting going up and down, Anti theft light, power steering light, low fuel light. Car slipping or having hard time going and possibly the key transponder ignition / chip key anti theft shut down.
2009 Pontiac G5 electrical problems
22 complaints (29% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 49,960. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 29%
- typical mileage
- 49,960
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition: switch2
- Ignition2
- Instrument cluster/panel1
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: ignition
- 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 2009 Pontiac G5 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owned a 2009 Pontiac G5. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 14V047000 (Air Bags, Electrical System) and 14V171000 (Electrical System). The contact requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance.
The access water from the A/C unit that is supposed to be on the outside of the car is leaking into the electrical unit system and into the A/C compartment. Now we have no radio no A/C or heater in the car the window will not defrost.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. When the brake pedal was applied, the brake lights failed to illuminate as well as the rear turn signal light. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the front head lamps independently turned off without warning. The contact touched the control button for the light switch and the lights turned back on. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving at various speeds, as well as when signaling to make turns. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
I will be driving and all of a sudden a lost power steering. This happened on a left turn where I was not ready to perceive no power steering and came very close to an accident. This should not happen and there should be a recall on these cars. Also I have a parasitic battery drain which started after the ignition key was changed for the third time. This time they had to reprogram car and key. This happen in oct 2014. Please reply to my email. Respectfully, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. While driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed into a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. Prior to the vehicle being repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system), the contact was concerned with turning the key into the on position to start the vehicle. After the recall repair was performed, there were significant damages that the contact did not have before the repairs. The contact indicated that the electric power controls did not function and the turn signals would not turn off. The contact had to manually open the doors with a key due to the electrical short. The contact was stuck inside the vehicle and was not able to get out more than once. The contact had to disconnect the wiring to turn off the turn signals and there was water in the headlights of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic replaced the passenger side headlight. However, there was still excessive water in the headlights, which was a safety concern for the contact. The vehicle stalled and the key was hard to remove several times. After the recall repair was performed, the dealer replaced the ignition switch twice, but the failures recurred. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was waiting for a response from the manufacturer to determine if they would repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 64,569. Updated 01/16/15*cn updated 9/8/2017
2009 pontiac g5. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available.
2009 pontiac g5. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available at dealership.
Questions about the 2009 Pontiac G5 electrical
Does the 2009 Pontiac G5 have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the electrical of the 2009 Pontiac G5, 29% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2009 Pontiac G5 electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 49,960 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 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).
Other 2009 Pontiac G5 problems
Fuel system 32Steering 12Airbags 10Transmission 6Engine 5Acceleration 3Lights 3Body 2Tires 1Wheels 1
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