2008 Pontiac G5 problems
Owners have filed 155 complaints about the 2008 Pontiac G5 with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system accounts for 18.7% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of air bags at 18.1%.
Complaints155
Crashes31
Fires4
Injuries67
Deaths20
What owners report breaking
Fuel/propulsion system 18.7% · 29
Air bags 18.1% · 28
Electrical system 15.5% · 24
Steering 14.8% · 23
Suspension 5.2% · 8
Fuel system, gasoline 3.9% · 6
Power train 3.2% · 5
Engine 3.2% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 31 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire, 67 report an injury and 20 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Pontiac G5 in this data, 2008 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2007 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 11 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 71,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Car leaks gas toward front of car driver side after it has been running. It also has an odor of gas radiating around the car after it has been run. This car has been recalled for this problem in regionally hot states. Gm alan adler said they would repair cars that has the problem outside of the designated states, but Pontiac refuses. See att. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 83,658 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. Whether driving or parked, the vehicle leaked fuel from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available. Fuel/propulsion system
My car is leaking g fuel by drivers door and tire.My car was in the recall but not my state. Makes no sense. My car was a rental for many years before I bought it . Why is my vin# not in recall.. If I blow up someone will let you know. Thanks. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 79,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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