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2008 Pontiac G5 repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (29%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (26%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 31 repairs.
2008 Pontiac G5 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 201232240 miC $100 | On the dash the "trunk ajar" warning message would stay on even though the trunk was secure and locked. This set the alarm system off in the early morning hours. Dealer replaced entire trunk latch. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Saskatchewan, Canada Nov 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jan 201166960 mi | took my car in for intermittent random misfire, could not find the problem on multiple trips to shop, was made to take it home and drive it as is | ||
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Mar 201026000 mi | Rear speakers blown while using all factory stereo equipment. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Manitoba, Canada Dec 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Sep 20096200 mi | Sunroof rattle when closed. ISRV mirror vibration | ||
| Jul 20106820 mi | Transmitter fob stopped working. Rattling sunroof never fixed 100 percent, noisier in cooler months. | ||
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 201158000 miUS $130 | Replaced Front Right wheel bearing at my house. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Virginia, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Aug 200930000 mi | display on radio quit working. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Michigan, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 200917000 miUS $80 | wheel stud broke for no apparent reason. had to have it replaced. | ||
| Jul 200918000 mi | The sunroof button fell off. They had to replace it. | ||
| Feb 201473700 miUS $400 | Rear shocks and brakes needed to be replaced | ||
| Jun 2017130000 miUS $200 | Fuel line leak. Replaced bad section of line. | ||
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac G5 in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201439000 miUS $282 | Trunk flooded with water, battery and cables needed replacing. Drilled 1/2.hole in lowest area in trunk next to battery | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Feb 2014106640 miC $60 | Vibration and noise passenger front wheel. Replaced wheel bearing. | ||
| Jul 2014113740 miC $250 | Replaced passenger side control arm. | ||
| Aug 2014117800 mi | Replace faulty ignition switch. | ||
| Jan 2015C $135 | replaced driver side control arm | ||
| Jun 2015128340 miC $185 | replaced both left and right control arm stabilizers | ||
| Jun 2016130820 miC $323 | Both control arm bushings were worn out and that means both control arms had to be replaced. Passenger side rear bolt was seized had to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 2016134540 miC $45 | Thermostat replaced | ||
| Jan 2017121520 miC $215 | Timing belt/chain went. Broke teeth off gear. Scrapped car. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Maryland, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Dec 20097000 mi | Engine light came on and then when checked 8 random codes popped up so they replaced the whole computer | ||
| Oct 201121000 mi | Alloy rims had a several cracks in clear coat covering so it looked like my rims had rubbed a curb but they had not. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in California, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200910000 mi | The door seal was leaking. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 200912400 mi | Control arm replaced. | ||
| Mar 201024800 mi | Knocking sound, dealer replaced driveshaft Automatic Shifter squeaked, dealer replaced rails inside shifter. | ||
| Pontiac G5 in Saskatchewan, Canada Sep 2008 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 20082170 mi | Replace faulty HVAC blower motor & repair broken linkage on driver side door handle (door would not open from outside). | ||
| Oct 20099300 mi | Repair turn signal mechanism. Signal would not cancel after a right turn. | ||
| Jun 201129140 mi | Turn signal cancel feature not working, broken part was replaced. This is the second repair to the turn signal cancel function. The first was in 2008. | ||
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