repaired · 2015 Q4
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Risk. If the ABS valve corrodes it may result in longer brake pedal travel or reduced performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
2009 Pontiac G3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2009 Pontiac G3, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-460 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 28, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Pontiac G3 has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Power train
4Electrical system
4Engine
3Service brakes
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control
1Engine and engine cooling
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Exterior lighting
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2009 Pontiac G3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other G3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the G3 median. How we score
'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2009 Pontiac G3 safety ratings
2009 Pontiac G3 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What G3 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING AND SMOKING A LOT. I PULLED OVER AND THERE WAS SLUSHY FLUID FLOWING FROM THE CAR AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. I TOWED IT TO A NEARBY AUTO REPAIR SERVICE PROFESSIONAL FOR TESTING, AND THE TEST SHOWED THAT THE COOLANT WAS CONTAMINATED WITH TRANSMISSION…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER 20 DEGREES OR BELOW, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
THREE TIMES NOW I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AND HAVE LOST POWER (ACCELERATION) OF MY VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ON THE "FREEWAY" AND ALMOST WAS KILLED BY A TRUCK AND THE OTHER TWO TIMES I WAS IN DRIVING IN "WALMART"PARKING LOT. SECONDLY, MY LIGHTS HAVE TWICE FLASHED (DOME LIGHT AND DASHBOARD) FOR NO…
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