repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if…
2007 Pontiac G5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 188 owner complaints about the 2007 Pontiac G5, most often about the steering. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-171 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Pontiac G5 has problems
188 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
59Steering8 crash/fire/injury
41Fuel/propulsion system
31Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
31Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
24Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
9Power train
9Exterior lighting
7Engine
5Suspension
3113 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 59 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 41 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 31 | 2 |
| Air bags | 31 | 9 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 24 | 1 |
| Power train | 9 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 31 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2007 Pontiac G5 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.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Air bags
Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
no report yet
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, IT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
48kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 52 steering complaints. 79% were reported before 100,000 miles.
10under 30k miles41under 100k miles11100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other G5 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 G5 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Pontiac G5 safety ratings
2007 Pontiac G5 2-DR. w/SAB (Later release) 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Pontiac G5, and the recalls they led to.
- Electric Power Steering FailureLed to recall 10V-073
In owners' words
What G5 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While traveling I lost assisted steering to my vehicle, this was while traveling at a low speed, and while cornering. This mechanical failure caused my vehicle to travel off the road causing personal damages. I've since learned of manufacture recalls that describe this situation. I've experienced…
I was driving my car and it just became manual steering.I pulled over into a parking lot,not sure what happened.Ive only has the car a little over a year and had not driven it much.Still learning about everything.Thank God I knew what had happened, because another person might have freaked out.…
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that both the power steering motor and steering column…
Own a 2007 G5?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.