2007 Pontiac G5 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
188 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 165 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 58 of 188 complaints (30.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 62 | 33.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 54 | 28.7% |
| Braking behavior | 21 | 11.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 3.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 2.1% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 58 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 41 |
| Electrical System | 29 |
| Air Bags | 27 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 20 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Power Train | 5 |
Steering: 58; Fuel/Propulsion System: 41; Electrical System: 29; Air Bags: 27; Fuel System, Gasoline: 20; Exterior Lighting: 8; Engine: 7; Power Train: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 17 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 39 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 35 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 25 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 38 |
| 150,000 and above | 11 |
Under 25,000: 17; 25,000 to 49,999: 39; 50,000 to 74,999: 35; 75,000 to 99,999: 25; 100,000 to 149,999: 38; 150,000 and above: 11
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (39). 23 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2007: 2; 2008: 4; 2009: 11; 2010: 33; 2011: 8; 2012: 20; 2013: 7; 2014: 48; 2015: 14; 2016: 13; 2017: 6; 2018: 7; 2019: 5; 2020: 3; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 62 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 54 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10219319 · 2008-02-27 (February 27, 2008)
MY DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR CRASH WERE SOMEONE MADE A LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF HER. HER NEW PONTIAC G5 HIT THE OTHER CAR HEAD ON ABOUT 25-30 MILES AN HOUR. THE AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED WHICH ALLOWED HER HEAD TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE HAD TO BE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WERE SEVERAL TEST WERE TAKEN. SHE IS LUCK THAT SHE HAS ONLY MINOR NECK PROBLEMS. THE CAR HAD OVER $4500 IN DAMAGE AND NEEDS NEW FRAME RAILS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10219319 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10235640 · 2008-07-24 (July 24, 2008)
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. THE BRAKES ALSO FAILED AND SHE CRASHED INTO A POLICE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE ROTORS. AFTER THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAD MADE THE REPAIRS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED A FEW DAYS LATER THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE FINALLY AVAILABLE; HO…
Owner-reported narrative. 91 miles reported. Look up ODI 10235640 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10281738 · 2009-08-25 (August 25, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. HE STATES THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THE CONTACT NOTICED A GASOLINE SMELL COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT NOTICED BEFOREHAND THAT THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WAS 39799. BL
Owner-reported narrative. 39,799 miles reported. Look up ODI 10281738 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10315319 · 2010-03-01 (March 1, 2010)
ON 10/3/09, HAD FUEL LEAK ON 2007 PONTIAC G5. FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. ON 12/8/09, SAME VEHICLE HAD A LARGER FUEL LEAK AT WHICH TIME THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 47,895 miles reported. Look up ODI 10315319 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10229817 · 2008-06-03 (June 3, 2008)
WHEN PULLING UP THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TO SUFFICIENTLY HOLD THE CAR ON A GRADE, THE PAWL (PLASTIC PART) FAILED, AND THE LEVER WASN'T HELD MECHANICALLY IN THE 'ON' POSITION. TYPICALLY, THE PARKING BRAKE ON DISC-EQUIPPED REAR AXLES OF CHEVROLET COBALT/ PONTIAC G5 MUST BE VERY TIGHT TO EFFECT ANY SIGNIFICANT HOLD ON A GRADE. THIS IS THE EXPERIENCE OF ME, AND OTHER G5/COBALT DRIVERS -- WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. IT WAS REPAIRED FOR ME UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I DON'T KNOW IF IT WAS EITHER REPLACED WITH A SIMILAR PART, OR A REDESIGNED ONE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10229817 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10409329 · 2011-06-29 (June 29, 2011)
"SERVICE AIRBAG" MESSAGE AND LIGHT APPEARS ON IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DEALER DISASSEMBLED STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN. CLEANED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, RESECURED WIRE CONNECTION, AND CLEARED ERROR CODE AT 88,002 MILES. WITHIN 1 DAY OF REPAIR SERVICE MESSAGE AND LIGHT WERE ON AGAIN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 88,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10409329 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10569107 · 2014-03-13 (March 13, 2014)
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. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO MAJOR INJURIES. THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED NOR DIAGNOSED. AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGERS SIDE BACK WHEEL LOCKS UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSP…
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10569107 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10260798 · 2009-03-05 (March 5, 2009)
THE PARKING BRAKE ON MY 07 PONTIAC G5 GT HAS ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY FOR A PLASTIC PIECE OF THE RATCHET MECHANISM IN THE HANDLE BREAKING. IN ORDER FOR THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE REASONABLY EFFECTIVE ON A HILL, IT MUST BE VERY FIRMLY APPLIED. WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE RATCHET ALREADY GIVING OUT ONCE, I'M WARY OF LEAVING MY CAR PARKED WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR TO AID THE PARKING BRAKE TO AVOID A ROLL-AWAY. THE BRAKE CONTINUES TO BE INSECURE WHEN UNDER NOMINAL TENSION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 25,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10260798 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10262418 · 2009-03-19 (March 19, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTS GEARS, SHE HEARS A NOISE THAT INDICATES THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. IN ADDITION, THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT ENGAGE SUCCESSFULLY, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURES OR PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,600. UPDATED 4/16/09 *CN UPDATED 04/21/09.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10262418 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10306572 · 2010-02-05 (February 5, 2010)
LOSS OF POWER STEER AT 22,000 MILES AND LESS THAN 1 MONTH BEYOND 36 MONTHS... OUT OF WARRANTY. TOLD ELECTRIC MOTOR OR STEERING COLUMN NEED REPLACEMENT...OVER $1200 TO REPAIR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 22,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10306572 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10598832 · 2014-06-17 (June 17, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE KEY DID NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A REFLECTOR, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER AND A TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE BUT DID REPLACE THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000. …
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10598832 at NHTSA ↗