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2007 Pontiac G5 repairs by problem area
Engine (15%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (33%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 75 repairs.
2007 Pontiac G5 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Pontiac G5
Engine not specified
| Pontiac G5 in Quebec, Canada Jul 2010 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Aug 201046500 mi | Replaced stabilizer bar links. | ||
2007 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jan 201037820 mi | headlights randomly turned on when car was off and parked. Intermittent, but would be for periods of time - concern about battery drain. Replaced light control module (circuit board). | ||
2007 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Dec 201431000 miC $503 | Control arm bushings shot. | ||
| Jun 201662620 miC $600 | Control arms and bushings replaced, struts replaced. Front end basically wore out. | ||
| Mar 201774400 miC $100 | Loud noises from front end/suspension over rough roads/railroad tracks etc. Mechanic unable to isolate source..it is very noticeable. Replaced some minor parts, rods, greased ball joints and tie rod ends. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 201031000 miC $100 | Turn signal would not automatically shut off. | ||
| Sep 201032860 miC $100 | Key Fob Broke. | ||
| Feb 201138440 miC $1800 | Front bushings replaced. | ||
| Jun 201142160 miC $112 | Temperature gauge | ||
| Aug 201142160 mi | Thermostat replaced | ||
| Jun 201253320 miC $50 | Key Fob needed to be soldered | ||
| Aug 201257840 miC $450 | Front passenger signal light bulb burnt out | ||
| Apr 201475420 miC $800 | Rear springs replaced | ||
| Nov 201483080 miC $900 | Replaced stabilizer bar links. | ||
| Jan 201677580 miC $1500 | Cracked manifold | ||
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Quebec, Canada Mar 2007 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jul 20072480 mi | Knock in steering column at low speeds. Dealer could not replicate. | ||
| Apr 20087440 mi | Improper hood adjustment from the factory (common problem on these cars.) Knock in the steering, this time they could replicate but they thought it was my after market winter wheels, which it isn't since the problem first appeared on the stockers and since them I put them back on and still have the problem. Passenger door was "sagging" and rubbing on the fender and lower door sill (common problem on these cars) Wind noise as highway speed and wind coming in from the passenger window, shop thought it was ok when they fixed the door but it wasn't! | ||
| Jul 20089920 mi | Wind noise as highway speed and wind coming in from the passenger window, shop could not replicate they said it was too rainy to hear it??? Steering column replaced it was "knocking" during low speed turns | ||
| Sep 200811780 mi | They ordered a new window seal. They put the new seal in, it didn't work. don't really know what they did the dealer bodyshop sealed the mirror cap and between the mirror and window so now it's quiet | ||
| Dec 200814260 mi | Fan makes noise, they had a TSB but it didn't work, they ordered a new one, to be continued... Horn makes a weird noise, new one ordered. Steering intermediate shaft was replaced, the steering column had already been changed but not this part and it was problematic since their first repair to the steering. | ||
| Jan 200914880 mi | They replaced the motor of the fan. They replaced the horn. | ||
| Jan 2010 | The front left link kit had to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 201023020 mi | front right suspension made a noise over bumps sounded like a bushing but they could not replicate. replaced the volume up button on the steering wheel as it was acting up. changed both door lock drums and the release mechanism on one side turned both rear rotors that were rusted and warped. | ||
| Sep 201024180 miC $232 | fuse and resistance for engine fan #1 and #2 were shot and had to be replaced. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Florida, United States Apr 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| May 201358000 miUS $350 | Replace leaking front strut assemblies. | ||
| Sep 201362000 miUS $60 | Replaced exhaust cam solenoid. | ||
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac G5 in California, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201277200 miUS $240 | Down pipe flex joint failed, had to replace, $20 differance between stock and performance down pipe | ||
| Aug 2017178900 miUS $2200 | Slipping between 1-2 & 2-3 gears. Had transmission rebuilt | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Texas, United States - Apr 2008 | |||
| Apr 2008150 mi | Problem in the steering column with backlash being wrong. Warranty fixes it. | ||
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Idaho, United States Aug 2008 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jul 200911000 mi | Manual trans had a small leak around the case halves. The dealer took it out and resealed it with silicone, no problems since. | ||
| Jul 201224000 miUS $82 | Belt tensioner pulley was loose and making noise, had to replace, along with the drive belt. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Michigan, United States Sep 2008 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Nov 200826000 mi | Rattle in IP or steering column. Replaced steering column. Still rattles. | ||
| Feb 200932000 miUS $23 | Rattle in IP. Suspension bushings defective. Replaced for RH and LH. Shifter knob broke off. Glued back on. | ||
| Mar 200935000 mi | Rattle in IP. | ||
| Sep 200950000 mi | The ongoing rattle - diagnosed by me and fixed by me. The plastic trim the runs along the front of the IP - the section to the right of the steering column was not glued on appropriately. It was loose. I applied felt to the trim/IP meeting point. | ||
| Jan 2010US $105 | Right front sway bar link replaced to fix noise. "Service air bag" light came on. I don't have the money to fix this right now and it have to wait. The light goes on and off intermittently. | ||
| Feb 201193000 mi | Connections for airbag cleaned and system reset to turn service airbag light off. Light came on 1 week later. GM sucks. | ||
| Jul 2012135000 miUS $3000 | The car isnt repaired yet. Needs valve job. Brakes. Control arm bushing. Air bag light is on (dealer can't resolve). This car is the biggest piece of crap ever. Why GM went bankrupt. Quality is job 100. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in California, United States Feb 2009 - May 2017 | |||
| Jan 200917000 mi | Shift knob cap was broken/loose and the knob was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201045000 mi | Chrome on drivers side interior door handle was begining to peel and was a sharp edge. | ||
| Dec 201047000 mi | Electrical issue with tail lights. | ||
| Mar 201256000 miUS $220 | AC system leak found. Replaced a part of the coolant lines and recharged the system. | ||
| Jun 201463000 miUS $755 | Clutch replaced. It was no longer able to hold at full throttle. This is because the HP and Torque figures are considerably higher than the OEM clutch is rated for. There was no failure in the clutch itself. | ||
| Sep 201464000 miUS $188 | Have issues with the new clutch engagement. | ||
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Connecticut, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Nov 201370300 miUS $105 | Stripped a stud changing the winter tires over. Wheel bearings showed a little play in them so changed both of them out. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Maryland, United States Jun 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 200942000 mi | Leaking exhaust valve as evidenced by CEL | ||
| Jun 201166000 miUS $118 | Chimes (seatbelt, lights on, turn signal) quit working. Replaced driver door speaker | ||
| Dec 201297000 miUS $165 | CEL, Misfires on Cylinder 1. Injectors cleaned. Coil pack replaced. Ultimate diagnosis reveals low compression in cylinder 1. This is a recurrence of problem first addressed in Sep 2009. | ||
| Mar 201398000 miUS $1900 | Ultimate fix required replacement of all 8 exhaust valves including new guides. Also replaced stretched timing chain. | ||
| Aug 2016106000 miUS $475 | AC condensor was leaking, required replacement. Note the condensor had been replaced with a non-GM part as collision repair in 2009. The replacement was leaking. Turn signal/headlight combination switch would no longer self-cancel. Required switch replacement. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 20081860 miC $1 | Weather stripping above doors very cheap,lots of wind noise entering car at highway speeds,body panels don't line up properly,gaps around doors uneven. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Vermont, United States May 2008 - May 2012 | |||
| Mar 201135000 mi | took in for noise in suspension. leaking strut. replaced | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200812000 mi | A bolt was sheared off of the front driver side wheel, due to and abrupt stop to avoid a DEER. | ||
| Dec 200814000 mi | A service traction DIC warning...that appeared twice, I took it to the dealer and they said it needed a new sensor and harness. And that they would call to get it shipped. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Ohio, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201187789 mi | Sway bar endlinks, Sway bar bushings, Control arm bushing Control arm bushing Sway bar bushings Sway bar endlinks | ||
| Jul 2018117000 miUS $275 | Sway bar end links and bushings. Transmission fluid and filter change | ||
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