Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Pontiac G5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Pontiac G5 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 76 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14E021000 Aftermarket Replacement Ignition Switches NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V171000 Key Can Be Removed when Ignition is not Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V047000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V459000 Fuel Pump Module May Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V073000 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V073000 SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR/FMVSS 102 & FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 27 complaints
- Electrical System 22 complaints
- Steering 12 complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 5 complaints
Of the 76 complaints on file, 9 report a crash; across all 76 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Pontiac G5 suffers from several serious issues, notably related to the ignition switch, airbag functionality, and power steering defects, reflected in multiple recalls and consumer complaints.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ignition switch | 50,000–100,000 miles | $200–$500 | very common |
| electric power steering | 40,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| airbag system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| fuel pump | 60,000–110,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| transmission linkage | 70,000–120,000 miles | $250–$600 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel feels heavy
- Ignition key sticks
- Dashboard airbag light stays on
- Fuel smell near rear wheel
- Difficulty in gear shifting
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Pontiac G5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.