MYRModel Year Report

2007 Pontiac G5

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2007 Pontiac G5
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:38:50.916Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
188
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 188 complaints 2007 188 2008: 115 complaints 2008 2009: 76 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2010
2007: 188 complaints 2007 188 2008: 115 complaints 2008 2009: 76 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2010
2007: 188 complaints 2007 188 2008: 115 complaints 2008 2009: 76 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2010

2007: 188 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2007188
2008115
200976
20102

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

31% · 59 reports

Most commonly citing electric power assist system.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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While traveling I lost assisted steering to my vehicle, this was while traveling at a low speed, and while cornering. This mechanical failure caused my vehicle to travel off the road causing personal damages.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-02

Also filed under Service brakes

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. While driving 40-45 MPH, the vehicle lost steering power and there was a knocking sound when turning the wheel. The contact also heard a loud clunking noise coming from the steering wheel occasionally.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-24

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

low speed the steering wheel locks up and when turning left the light will dim as it locks

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-28

Also filed under Electrical system

Fuel/propulsion system

22% · 41 reports

Electrical system

17% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing ignition.

CRASH
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Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle lost control. The vehicle crashed into a tree and the airbags deployed. There were no warning light indicators on the instrument panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-13

Also filed under Air bags

Air bags

16% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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I just purchased this vehicle on 02/06/19 passanger airbag light is off an will not come on when an adult sits in the passanger side .also will not alow you to turn it on thats when I started learning about the recall. Takata…

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-11

Takata recall:. I was involved in an accident at highway speed that totaled my car and my airbags did not deploy..I have severe whiplash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-14

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH and crashed into the passenger's side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and a police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-14

Fuel system, gasoline

13% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump.

FIRE
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The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-26

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2010-01-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-07-19 Electric Power Steering Failure
  2. R
    2010-02-04Fuel system, gasoline09V419000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet cobalt and Saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Arizona and Nevada; and model year 2007…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. A special coverage will be implemented in the same time frame for model year 2006 vehicles registered in Alabama, Arkansas, California…

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    2010-03-29Steering10V073000 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…

    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…

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    2013-01-01Fuel system, gasoline12V459000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year…

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for…

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    2014-04-04Electrical system14E021000 UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for...

    Remedy: UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge.

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  6. R
    2014-04-18Electrical system14V171000 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.

    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...

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    2014-04-18Air bags, electrical system14V047000 This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect.

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Buy-smart checklist

2007 Pontiac G5 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 59 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 41 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 32 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V419000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 10V073000 · Steering
  • Recall 12V459000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 14E021000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V171000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V047000 · Air bags, electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2007 Pontiac G5 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Pontiac G5?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Pontiac G5 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.