Pontiac G5 headlights problems

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 Aug 26, 2015 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Dec 10, 2014 · Electrical · 64,569 miles · IL

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

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 May 21, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 30,000 miles · TX

Daytime running lamps stopped working on my vehicle. Took my car to a mechanic and he noted that the wiring harness for the daytime running lights and headlights was burnt to a crisp. Could not believe my eyes. My car is factory original and never been in a wreck so there is no excuse for this electrical failure. Daytime running lights are a safety feature according to general motors and now I feel like my car is less safe because of this problem! Help!

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.

Filed Aug 8, 2012 · Lights · 78,000 miles · TX

I noticed a while back that my daytime running lights were not on. I checked to make sure I had not turned them off by accidentally turning them off on the headlight switch, but that was not the problem. I then checked all my fuses in the fuse box, including the daytime running lamp fuse, and they were all good. Took my car to a dealership to have them tell me what's wrong and I was informed that many 2007+ year cobalts/g5's have faulty wiring with the daytime running lamps and the wiring will melt. The service advisor said that this happens all the time and it is very expensive to fix because to do it properly the whole wiring harness for the lighting system on the front of the car has to be replaced. I was quoted over $500 at the dealership (out of warranty) to have my daytime running lights fixed. $500 to fix a safety feature that my car came and gm knows about the problem but apparently isn't doing anything to help.