Defect. UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling the air bags.
Risk. If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.
Remedy. UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge. UCI-Fram's purchasers should contact UCI-FRAM Group at 1-800-890-2075. GM vehicle owners requiring additional information on that recall campaign should contact GM at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac) or 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn).
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Risk. If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Remedy. General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac owners at 1-800-762-2737, and Saturn owners at 1-800-553-6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.
Filed Feb 10, 20142,190,934 vehiclesGeneral Motors LLC
Defect. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Defect. General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Risk. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Filed Mar 3, 20101,050,889 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.
Defect. GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING.
Risk. IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, IT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED ON A ROLLING BASIS BETWEEN MARCH 29 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2010. A COPY OF THE MAILING SCHEDULE IS LOCATED IN THE RECALL FILE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Filed Oct 29, 200969,139 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.
Defect. GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT AND SATURN ION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA AND NEVADA; AND MODEL YEAR 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC G5 AND SATURN ION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, NEVADA AND TEXAS. THE PLASTIC SUPPLY OR RETURN PORT ON THE MODULAR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY MAY CRACK. IF EITHER OF THESE PORTS DEVELOPS A CRACK, FUEL WILL LEAK FROM THE AREA. IF THE CRACK BECOMES LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY BE OBSERVED DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND AND VEHICLE PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED.
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. A SPECIAL COVERAGE WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE SAME TIME FRAME FOR MODEL YEAR 2006 VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE AND TEXAS AND MODEL YEAR 2007 VEHICLES REGISTERED IN: ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND TENNESSEE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
All 6 campaigns on file, newest first.
What owners reported
Newest filings
SteeringCrashFire
Filed Sep 2, 2026CA
While traveling I lost assisted steering to my vehicle, this was while traveling at a low speed, and while cornering. This mechanical failure caused my vehicle to travel off the road causing personal damages. I've since learned of manufacture recalls that describe this situation. I've experienced it once prior while in traffic. other than towing it home I've no contact with any insurance or other people and I cannot seem to sell it in its current condition. The ignition problem is present every time I insert my key or remove it. I've not yet had any inspection done to it.
Steering
Filed Jul 22, 2025FL
I was driving my car and it just became manual steering.I pulled over into a parking lot,not sure what happened.Ive only has the car a little over a year and had not driven it much.Still learning about everything.Thank God I knew what had happened, because another person might have freaked out. Anyway I proceeded to drive manually and then the power steering was just there again.Like it healed itself.The power steering did go to manual a few more times since then,June 2025. My concern is if it happens again and I can't get of the road fast enough because I can't steer it. Is there something that needs to be done? I'm afraid to drive my car very far in case it gets worse and I get in a accident and hurt someone or myself. Please let me know what to do,and if I'm taking somewhere to be looked at. Thank you for your time Have a blessed day
Steering
Filed Nov 28, 2024MN
Low speed the steering wheel locks up and when turning left the light will dim as it locks
Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Nov 26, 2024151,000 milesDC
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jun 20, 2023MI
Fuel leaking which appears to be on top of fuel tank. Smell of gas is present inside and outside of vehicle.
Steering
Filed Feb 3, 2022160,000 milesIL
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that both the power steering motor and steering column needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. Upon investigating the cause of the failure, the contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V073000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Steering
Filed Jul 22, 2021MI
The power steering has gone out 3 times in the last 3 years. I took my car into an auto repair shop each time as it stopped working and wouldn't come back on. Each time they replaced my rack and pinion. The replacements were on 10-02-2019….....10-06-2020......and July 22, 2021. I shouldn't have to replace the rack and pinion 3 times in less than 3 years.
Steering
Filed Sep 19, 2020126,000 milesWV
ON 9/28/2020 POWER STEERING COMPUTER LIGHT CAME ON CAR WOULD NOT STEER AT ALL. FELT LIKE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOCKED UP.BACKED CAR BACK TO FRONT OF HOUSE. WHEN THIS ORIGINALLY OCCURRED, THE CAR WAS ONLY MOVED A HALF OF CITY BLOCK.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jul 4, 2020115,000 milesOH
FUEL TANK INLET NIPPLE CRACKING AROUND TANK CAUSING FUEL LEAK WHEN TANK IS FILLED AND FULL. NOTICED PUDDLE OF FUEL AND FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CAR. PULLED TANK DOWN AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS SEVERAL CRACKS AROUND INLET WHERE TANK IS LEAKING FUEL. THIS IS OF CONCERN DUE TO FIRE RISK.
Steering
Filed Jun 25, 2020180,000 milesMI
WHEN BRAKING STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKING UP AFTER RECALL HAS BEEN FIXED. *TR
Electrical System
Filed Dec 4, 2019150,000 milesCT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE FUEL GAUGE, OIL LIFE INDICATOR, SPEEDOMETER, AND TRIP ODOMETER GAUGES WERE INOPERABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED IN FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Electrical System
Filed Aug 22, 2019129,000 milesCA
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY FELT VEHICLE BEGIN TO LOSE POWER. NOTICED THAT WHEN I TRIED TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAD LOST MY POWER STEERING AND WAS UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE. SHORTLY AFTER THAT ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. DUE TO LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO DASH, POWER STEERING, ENGINE, AND LIGHTS. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY. IT TOOK EVERYTHING I HAD TO KEEP VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC AND COAST TO NEAREST EXIT. ONCE I STOPPED THERE WAS NO POWER AT ALL. TOW TRUCK DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START VEHICLE, BUT VEHICLE SHOWED NO TRANSFER OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED HOME.
Electrical System
Filed Mar 29, 2019159,000 milesCA
IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY BUT MY CARS VINYL DOESN'T BRING UP A RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL IS OUT FOR OTHER MAKERS AND MODELS
Air BagsCrash
Filed Feb 11, 2019TN
I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON 02/06/19 PASSANGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS OFF AN WILL NOT COME ON WHEN AN ADULT SITS IN THE PASSANGER SIDE .ALSO WILL NOT ALOW YOU TO TURN IT ON THATS WHEN I STARTED LEARNING ABOUT THE RECALL. TAKATA RECALL
Steering
Filed Feb 2, 2019176,000 milesOH
WHEN IN IDLED PARK I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL AND IT'S HARD. I JUST LEASED THIS CAR BEGINNING 12/07/18. BUT WHILE DRIVING IT'S FINE UNTIL I MAKE A TIME AND IT AND IT STRUGGLE TO RETURN TO CENTER.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 7, 2018110,320 milesIL
DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY STARTED LEAKING GASOLINE FROM FUEL TANK AREA.
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Aug 14, 2018150,000 milesOR
TAKATA RECALL:. I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AT HIGHWAY SPEED THAT TOTALED MY CAR AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY..I HAVE SEVERE WHIPLASH.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Aug 2, 201840,000 milesAZ
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE STEERING WHEEL OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE TUBE CONNECTED TO THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED. THE FAILURES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jul 27, 2018150,000 milesAZ
STRONG FUEL SMELL. FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK.
Structure › Body
Filed May 18, 2018123,456 milesFL
DOOR LATCH IS CAUGHT, AND DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. NEITHER HANDLE (INSIDE OR OUTSIDE) WILL OPEN DOOR. CAR WAS IN PARKING LOT AT WORK AND HAD NOT BEEN OPENED IN APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS. IT HAS BEEN RAINING FOR ABOUT A WEEK STRAIGHT.
Steering
Filed May 2, 2018110,000 milesMI
110,000 MILES, WHEEL STARTING TO GET HARD TO TURN AT SLOW SPEEDS. IF MAKING A TURN, THE TURNS NEEDS MORE EFFORT TO COMPLETE THE TURN. WHEN STATIONARY THE WHEEL WAS VERY HARD TO TURN.
Service Brakes
Filed Apr 10, 201814,700 milesVA
HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKE SYSTEMS, TURN SIGNALS NOT SHUTTING OFF, FRONT SUSPENSION.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Aug 28, 201780,000 milesOH
IT HAS A FUEL LEAK, IT'S BEEN FIXED ONCE, BUT IT IS LEAKING AGAIN.
Steering
Filed May 16, 2017MI
STEERING IS TIGHT AND THERE IS NO PLACE TO TOP UP THE POWER STEERING FLUID. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM ONLY FOR THE IGNITION. I LIVE IN CANADA SO THE ADDRESS IS NOT MICHIGAN BUT ALL OTHER INFO IS CORRECT--IT JUST WOULDN'T LET ME GO PASS. *TR
Steering
Filed May 15, 2017130,000 milesPA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
Air Bags
Filed Apr 14, 201745,000 milesCA
CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, YET THE CAR DISPLAYS SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT. GM SHOULD RECALL AND FIX THIS ISSUE. I SEE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYING UPON IMPACT OR ACCIDENT, THIS SCARES ME.
Air Bags
Filed Feb 9, 2017106,141 milesAZ
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,141.
Air Bags
Filed Jan 21, 2017122,000 milesNJ
SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD WAS ON AND PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT ON EVER SINCE I OWNED THE CAR. THE CAR WAS BOUGHT USED WITH 122K MILES ON IT SO I'M NOT SURE WHEN THIS ISSUE FIRST ARRIVED ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH INTO THE ISSUE AND IT SEEMS RECALLS ARE OUT FOR THIS ISSUE ON LOTS OF 2007 PONTIAC G5S I ALSO HAD EXPERIENCED THE KEY GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION IN NOVEMBER 2016
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Dec 9, 2016IL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. THE CONTACT NOTICED STRONG FUMES OF FUEL AND A FUEL PUMP LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 12V459000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 09V419000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO SOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 1, 201685,000 milesAL
THE VEHICLE HAS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE A RECALL FOR THE GAS TANK THAT PREVIOUS MODELS HAVE HAD. THE AUTO MECHANIC STATED THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR POSSIBLE GAS LEAK AROUND THE TANK.
Steering
Filed Oct 5, 2016124,802 milesNJ
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 124,802.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 1, 201646,000 milesVA
SERVICE AIR BAG MESSAGE ON DISPLAY. SEAT BELT ICON ON DASH STAYS ON. DEALER IS ASKING FOR $110.00 TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. STATE REQUIRES A YEARLY INSPECTION, WHICH CANNOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO DASH ICON. NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN. WAS MENTIONED IN KEY SWITCH RECALL, WHICH WAS PERFORMED.
Electrical System
Filed Jul 12, 201679,800 milesVA
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH (POSTED SPEED LIMIT) WHEN THE RPM GAUGE DROPPED TO 0 AND THE CAR LOST POWER. I WAS ABLE TO EASE MY WAY ONTO THE SHOULDER BUT WITH NO POWER BREAKS I HAD TO MASH DOWN THE BREAK PETAL FINALLY COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK INTO TOWN AND AM STILL WAITING TO FIND OUT THE CAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 80,000 MILES ON IT! I HAVE DEALT WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL, THE TIMING CHAIN HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ALREADY, THE HEADLIGHTS AND BREAK LIGHTS HAVE TO BE CHANGED EVERY 3 MONTHS JUST ABOUT, AND NOW THIS!
Electrical System
Filed Jun 29, 201669,175 milesFL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED INCORRECT READINGS. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER THAT CONTROLLED THE POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,175.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Jun 21, 2016100,000 milesFL
PONTIAC G5 GTS 2007 DRIVING ON 408 IN ORLANDO FLORIDA IN POURING RAIN CAR SHUTS DOWN TO LOW ENGINE POWER, GOT A TOW HOME A MECHANIC DIAGNOSTIC AS THE IGNITION SWITCH FAULT. I NOW HAVE TO TOW TO A GM DEALERSHIP AT MY OUT OF POCKET COST RENTED A CAR AT OUT OF POCKET COST.I NEED TO REIMBURSED
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jun 6, 201668,000 milesFL
I HAVE LEAKS IN MY FUEL LINE AND GAS TANK. ONE OF THE LEAKS IS RIGHT BESIDE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. I KNOW THIS WAS CAUSE FOR RECALL I'M SOME STATES. WHY NOT ALL STATES. IT'S A SERIOUS HAZARD AND SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL. THERE'S FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND.
Engine
Filed May 27, 2016115,000 milesNE
TIMING CHAIN IS OFF TIME AFTER SO MANY MILES THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND STILL IS STATIONARY DUE TO A RATTLE NOISE AND THE ENGINE NOT WANTING TO RUN PROPERLY.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed May 24, 2016108,000 milesWI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000. UPDATED 11/29/16*LJ
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed May 24, 2016116,000 milesWV
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V459000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed May 20, 201664,000 milesFL
I HAVE A FUEL LINE LEAK BETWEEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE REAR WHEEL WELL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AT THE ENGINE IS DIFFICULT TO START. NOW THERE IS FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS WILL BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL.
Steering
Filed Apr 17, 2016TN
HAVE NO POWER STEERING AT TIMES WHEN I START THE CAR. I HAVE TO CUT IT OFF AND RESTART IT. ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR 2 MONTHS NOW AFTER PURCHASING FROM A CAR LOT, WHICH I STILL PAY ON AT THIS TIME
Electrical System
Filed Oct 27, 2015125,620 milesNY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE AND THE TORQUE SYNTHESIZER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER IN 2010. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,620.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 19, 2015145,450 milesTX
ON OCTOBER 2, 2015 WHEN I PICKED UP MY VEHICLE, I ASKED SHAWN THOMAS IF THEY HAD REPROGRAMED MY DOOR TO WORK WITH THE NEW IGNITION CYLINDER THAT WAS REPLACED LAST TIME IT WAS IN FOR THAT RECALL. WHEN I PICKED UP MY CAR FROM THAT RECALL SERVICE, THEY GAVE ME MY ORIGINAL PONTIAC KEY AND 2 NEW KEYS TO THE IGNITION. WHEN I DRIPPED IT OFF FOR THE MOST RECENT RECALL (FUEL PUMP LEAK, FUEL TANK LEAK), I WAS TOLD THEY SHOULD HAVE REPROGRAMED MY DOORS TO GO WITH THE NEW IGNITION AND THEY WOULD DO THAT WHILE IT WAS IN THIS TIME. IT WAS ON MY RECEIPT THAT THEY DID REPROGRAM BUT THEY DID NOT. THEY MADE ME ANOTHER KEY FOR THE IGNITION (NOT SURE WHY I WOULD NEED ANOTHER IGNITION KEY. SO NOW I HAVE 3 IGNITION KEYS AND 2 DOOR KEYS (5 TOTAL KEYS) AND 2 KEY FOBS WITH REMOTE START THAT WAS A FEATURE THAT I HAD PURCHASED ORIGINALLY WHEN PURCHASING MY CAR THAT NO LONGER WORK SINCE THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN I ASKED SHAWN IF IT WAS REPROGRAMED HE TOLD ME YES THAT IS WHAT THE RECEIPT SAID. WHEN I GOT TO MY CAR, IT CLEARLY HAD NOT BEEN REPROGRAMED AND WHEN I WENT IN TO ASK SHAWN ABOUT IT, HE WENT AND CALLED THE 'MANAGER' WHO SAID THAT THEY TALKED TO ME AND TOLD ME THAT THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE IF THEY REPROGRAMED IT. I NEVER HAD THIS CONVERSATION AND THE RECALL CLEARLY STATES THAT THEY WILL REPROGRAM MY DOORS TO GO WITH MY IGNITION AND THE FOBS SHOULD BE PROGRAMED FOR REMOTE START AS WELL AS THAT IS A FEATURE I HAD. SHAWN TOLD ME IT WOULD BE 2 HOURS LABOR BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO TAKE
Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Sep 16, 2015103,000 milesKS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD REMAIN STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PENDING REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). IN ADDITION, WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL LEAKED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED AT HALF A TANK IN ORDER TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 12V459000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 09V419000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. UPDATE 01/15/16 MA UPDATED 02/04/16.*JB
Exterior Lighting
Filed Sep 8, 201580,000 milesTX
HEADLIGHTS GO DIM OR OFF WHILE DRIVING. ON INSPECTION, THE H11 BULB CONNECTOR HAS SHORTED, MELTED AND IS CHARRED. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED THE CONNECTOR 3 TIMES AND ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ONCE. THIS CAR HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN IDENTICAL GM RECALLS TO DATE FOR THIS PART.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Aug 14, 2015150,000 milesOH
A FEW MONTHS AGO I STARTED TO SMELL FUEL AFTER I PARKED MY CAR AND NOTICED A LEAK IN THE LINES. THE LINES WERE INDEED RUSTED OUT AND I HAD THEM REPLACED. NOW A FEW DAYS AGO I NOTICED IT AGAIN BUT THIS TIME IT WAS COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK. I SAW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER I AM NOT IN ONE OF THE STATES THAT IT WAS ISSUED IN. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM AND I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF PEOPLE ONLINE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THE RECALL SHOULD BE NATIONWIDE AS IT IS A RATHER LARGE SAFETY CONCERN.
Steering
Filed Aug 14, 201580,000 milesFL
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH DOES NOT CANCEL; YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY CANCEL TURN SIGNAL AFTER TURN COMPLETED. I'VE NOTICED MORE AND MORE PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS IN CHEVROLET AND PONTIAC!
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Aug 5, 201574,000 milesFL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A STRONG FUEL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP TUBE FRACTURED CAUSING THE FUEL TO LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V459000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jul 23, 2015150,000 milesGA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Jul 2, 2015OH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE WHIPLASH AND BRUISES TO THE CHEST AND ARM AREAS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
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Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Apr 30, 2014. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.