CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Pontiac G5 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (27 reports).
2009 Pontiac G5 recalls
Most common 2009 Pontiac G5 problems
Problem areas named in the 76 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 |
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
What owners report
All gauges on dash starting going up and down, Anti theft light, power steering light, low fuel light. Car slipping or having hard time going and possibly the key transponder ignition / chip key anti theft shut down.
The contact owned a 2009 Pontiac G5. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V047000 (Air Bags, Electrical System) and 14V171000 (Electrical System). The contact requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance.
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel had leaked from above the fuel tank. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local unknown dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 129,000.
My 2009 Pontiac G5 was driven to work this morning 6-10-21and parked in a Michigan State vehicle garage. Security notified me at work that my vehicle had a puddle of gas under and near a rear tire. I removed vehicle frome parking garage and parked it in a remote open parking lot. A gas leak in a car is dangerous, and a safety issue for me and others , especially in a parking garage!!! The vehicle has always been maintained as I am the original owner of the car. The car will be delivered to the dealer for inspection on 6/14/21. There are no recalls on this car . Opon my own investigation after the incident, there are numerous complaints logged into NHTSA of a rust issue of the fuel line wh
FUEL LINE LEAKAGE - GAS LEAKS OUT QUICKLY UNTIL THE TANK IS EMPTY. THE CAR IS UNDRIVABLE IN THIS CONDITION, WHICH SEEMS TO BE A HUGELY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2009 PONTIAC G5. A MASSIVE GAS LEAK IS A SAFETY CONCERN.
2009 Pontiac G5 questions
Does the 2009 Pontiac G5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2009 Pontiac G5: Electrical System:Ignition; Air Bags; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Steering:Electric Power Assist System; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Pontiac G5?
Based on 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (27), Electrical System (25), Steering (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Pontiac G5 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.