Pontiac G5 loss of power problems

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 129,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Aug 7, 2019 · Steering · WA

Sudden loss of power steering assist while driving vehicle. Found that a recall for this failure was in place. Taken to the dealership and because the part (power steering motor) had been replaced previously they said it would not be covered. Called the gm line and once more they wouldn't give an answer even after talking to the supervisor. Vin does not show up in the recall lookup, but the VIN number falls within the range of covered vehicles on the official bulletin. In my opinion, replacing a defective part with another defective part is not honoring their recall. 2010 pontiac g5 bulletin no.: 10023 recall no.: 10v073000 recall date.: 03/03/2010 VIN: [xxx] date of failure: 08/01/2019 part: power steering assist motor newest part #: 19368293 they have changed the part # numerous times. (which I believe indicates a recurring issue) when calling the gm line they could not give a complete answer. Talked with the supervisor, who said it had to be discussed with the dealership's service advisor. I requested what the answer would be if it was confirmed that it was the same issue that was specified on the recall and still they refused to give me any clear information. Basically, it came down to either spend the $205 for the part and replacing myself, or gambling another $200 to take it in and have it possibly covered. ($400 quoted for parts and labor.) I chose to replace myself. Their records show that this car has had the recall repair performed installing the newer "fixed" part. But having the exact same defect happen still very early in the parts lifetime makes me question how many cars they claim to have fixed that still have this failure hazard. There is no warning, power steering assist just suddenly stops. Thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 13, 2017 · Steering · OH

Complete loss of power steering. In 2010 there was a recall and the power steering motor was replaced. Now I was told ,by the company, that I have to pay for the repair.

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 Feb 17, 2016 · Steering · 94,000 miles · OK

The power steering warning light comes on and there is a sudden loss of power steering assist. You will just be driving down the road, city street or interstate and the car will ding," the power steering light comes on" and you are without power steering. The previous 2 times, my son stated he was able to pull to the side of the interstate, turn the vehicle off, wait a few minutes, turn it back on and it was fine. That is not the case since 2/10/2016, there is no power steering. There is a recall for this year, make and model but I am told it is not under the recall. How is that possible? It is doing everything the recall states, it is one of the makes and models specified and yet I am being told it is not covered under the recall? This is my son's car, he could have been killed. Without the power steering, it takes great effort to turn and you definitely cannot make any tight turns, it was all we could do to get it home. My son stated it has done this twice in the past 6 months.

Filed Mar 29, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 20,000 miles · MI

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).

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 87,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly lose power before stalling. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The contact also indicated that when lifting off the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not respond for approximately 2 to 3 seconds and the speed would remain the same before the vehicle would decelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crank sensor was faulty. The crank sensor was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact examined the vehicle and discovered that the crank sensor connector wire was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 128,259 miles · KY · crash

I had just got car the very next day as I was turning a corner I suddenly lost power steering . Causing car to flip . There was broken glass and went into top of hand . I was told by emt that stitches could not be put there .so they bandaged it just banged up and they said I seemed fine if I had any problems in next few hours to go to hospital. So I was not taken. Since then I've developed numbness in hand and wrist.

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 75,069 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jan 14, 2011 · Acceleration, Transmission · 50,000 miles · OH

I have had acceleration issues several times with the g5. One incident happened while trying to pull onto a busy highway. As I was trying to accelerate to merge the car started jerking almost as if it were out of gas, yet I had a full tank. It has happened many times other than that, but that particular time frightened me and my passengers. I notice it most often while driving and attempting to accelerate to go up hills. When it happens going up hills, it is almost like I lose power. This problem seems to be extremely dangerous in heavy traffic situations. It does not matter how hard or soft you hit the accelerator during this time, it will still do it.