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…
2009 Pontiac G5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 76 owner complaints about the 2009 Pontiac G5, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. 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 April 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Pontiac G5 has problems
76 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
27Fuel/propulsion system
22Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
12Steering1 crash/fire/injury
10Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
5Fuel system, gasoline
4Engine
3Vehicle speed control
2Exterior lighting
65 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 27 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 3 |
| Steering | 12 | 1 |
| Air bags | 10 | 5 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 6 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2009 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
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH…
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 fuel/propulsion system problems start?
96kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 23 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 57% were reported before 100,000 miles.
0under 30k miles13under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2009 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
2009 Pontiac G5 safety ratings
2009 Pontiac G5 2-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Pontiac G5, and the recalls they led to.
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditNo recall
- Electric Power Steering FailureLed to recall 10V-073
In owners' words
What G5 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
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…
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.
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