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2007–2010 · 4 model years

Pontiac G5 recalls & problems by year

21 recalls and 381 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2007188 complaints
Most recalls20096 recalls
Crashes reported40in owner complaints
Injuries reported366 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0501001502002007: 188 complaints, 6 recalls2008: 115 complaints, 5 recalls2009: 76 complaints, 6 recalls2010: 2 complaints, 4 recalls2007200820092010
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2010 G5—26–30 mpg420000
2009 G5—26–30 mpg6769050
2008 G5—29 mpg5115152255
2007 G5——618816261

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Fuel/propulsion system97
  • Steering96
  • Electrical system81
  • Air bags69
  • Fuel system, gasoline35
  • Power train20
  • Engine16
  • Exterior lighting14