MYRModel Year Report

2010 Pontiac G5

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2010 Pontiac G5
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:57.177Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

2010: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2007188
2008115
200976
20102

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

2 of 2 total reports mention: steering.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-07

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G5. When the vehicle was started, the power steering off warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-02

Safety timeline

4 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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    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Pontiac G5 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V073000 · Steering
  • Recall 14E021000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V171000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V047000 · Air bags, electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2010 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 2010 Pontiac G5?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Pontiac G5 have?
4 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.