Pontiac G5 brakes problems
32 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
381 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2010 model years. Data snapshot: . 325 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
32 of 381 complaints match this topic (8.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
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 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 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 10263115 · 2009-03-26 (March 26, 2009)
MY G5 HAD ONLY 8,311 MILES AND WHEN STEPPING ON BRAKES, THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. THE BUNNIN DEALER HAD TO "MACHINE" MY ROTORS. 8,000 MILES LATER, IT STARTED SHAKING AGAIN AND PULLING TO SIDE. BUNNIN PLACED A "SHIM KIT" ON CAR. I HAVE 4-5 DIFFERENT RCPTS THAT I'VE TAKEN CAR IN ..DIDN'T DO ANY GOOD.. BUT NOW THEY WANT ME TO PAY $800 TO "REPLACE MY ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS" CAR NOW HAS 27,000 MILES.. AND BRAKES BARELY WORK.. ALMOST HIT SOMEONE OTHER DAY.. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 8,311 miles reported. Look up ODI 10263115 at NHTSA ↗