Is the 2008 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 2008 Pontiac G5?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Pontiac G5 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2008 Pontiac G5

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2008 Pontiac G5
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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: 115
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Fuel/propulsion system

Complaints per year

2008: 115 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	188
2008	115
2009	76
2010	2

Known problem areas

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

Fuel/propulsion system

25% · 29 reports

INJURY

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While driving in town around other vehicles namely those with bright lights and at stop lights. It felt as though there was a ton of pressure inside my vehicle almost like the the windows were going to explode.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-04-23

Also filed under Electrical system

Air bags

24% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURY

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Paul mutersbaugh's 2008 Pontiac g-5 was t-boned. He remembers trying to stop the car by pressing the brake, to no avail. The air bags in the back seat did not deploy. After impact, the car caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-30

My wife was driving our 2008 Pontiac G5, she was involved in a 3 vehicle accident. A car impacted a mini van on the side causing the car to bounce off the minivan and traveling sideway into our Pontiac G5.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-08-25

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that the message "Service Air Bag" was displayed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13

Electrical system

21% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH

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Not sure if ignition has ever been changed but Iâve been reading that there is a recall on my eps system as to that matter I have no power steering and would like to kno if it will be covered if I take it to gm dealership close to…

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-12

Also filed under Steering

Steering

20% · 23 reports

CRASHINJURYDEATH

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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the brake failed to engage as the steering wheel seized. The contact proceeded to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-27

Also filed under Service brakes

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH and making a left turn, the driver lost control of the steering and crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-10

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving at 2 MPH, the steering wheel had become firm. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not towed or taken to be diagnosed or repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-10

Suspension

7% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing rear and front.

CRASH

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2010-01-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-07-19 Electric Power Steering Failure
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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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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

2008 Pontiac G5 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Fuel/propulsion system: 29 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 28 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 24 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 10V073000 · Steering
Recall 12V459000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 14E021000 · Electrical system
Recall 14V171000 · Electrical system
Recall 14V047000 · Air bags, electrical system

FAQ

Is the 2008 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 2008 Pontiac G5?: The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Pontiac G5 have?: 5 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.