Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Pontiac G3
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Pontiac G3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 18 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V460000 Brake Fluid may Corrode Brake Module NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Of the 18 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Pontiac G3 experiences issues with the power train, engine, and electrical system, and has a recall affecting the ABS module. These issues can result in costly repairs, leading to a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| engine | 90,000–140,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations
- Transmission fluid change
- Engine coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light
- Unstable engine performance
- Electrical malfunctions
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Pontiac G3 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.