Pontiac G5 stalling problems

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Steering · 97,000 miles · IL

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.

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 May 13, 2015 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. While driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. All warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under the recall; however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 10,000 miles · CO · crash

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.

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 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 Jun 17, 2014 · Electrical · 9,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g5. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the key did not come out of the ignition and the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that due to the failure he was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into a reflector, causing damage to the bumper and a tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure but did replace the tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 40,000. Updated 09/05/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle hit a bump on a ramp and the vehicle stalled. The steering and brakes failed. The consumer hit what was believed to be a reflector pole, damaging the left, rear tire and the rear bumper. Updated 09/17/2014

Filed May 28, 2014 · Engine · 90,325 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. The contact stated that when attempting to stop, the vehicle suddenly stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The engine was restarted and the vehicle operated as normal. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,325.

Filed May 27, 2014 · Electrical · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g5. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition and stalled intermittently multiple times. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Pm

Filed Feb 18, 2014 · Engine · 100 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiact g5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was not unable to determine the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100.