2007 Pontiac G5 Problems
Shopping for a used 2007 Pontiac G5? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 187 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Steering Defects the most reported area.
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This 2007 Pontiac G5 has 187 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Steering Defects.
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2007 Pontiac G5 Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 4 2007 Pontiac G5 trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
2007 Pontiac G5 Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program3 variants tested — showing 2007 Pontiac G5 2-DR. w/SAB (Later release)Official crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2007 Pontiac G5 has 187 owner complaints, 15 crash-related complaints, and 6 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Steering Defects. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Pontiac
- Model
- G5
- Model year
- 2007
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 187
- Crash-related complaints
- 15
- Safety recall campaigns
- 6
- Top reported component
- Steering Defects
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 25
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 22 / 31
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- No
Common problems
Most common 2007 Pontiac G5 problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Steering Defects
Fuel/Propulsion System
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Steering Defects, Fuel/Propulsion System, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2007 Pontiac G5?
The 2007 Pontiac G5 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2007 Pontiac G5
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the steering system for any signs of defects or unusual behavior.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for fuel system and electrical repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect the steering system for any signs of defects or unusual behavior.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for fuel system and electrical repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 187 NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Pontiac G5, the data suggests that steering defects and fuel/propulsion system issues are the most frequently reported problems. There are also notable reports of electrical faults and airbag malfunctions. However, with low confidence, these patterns should be interpreted cautiously.
- Steering defects account for the highest number of complaints at 58.
- Fuel/propulsion system complaints total 41, indicating a potential area of concern.
- Electrical faults and airbag malfunctions each have 31 complaints.
- Steering Defects
- Fuel/Propulsion System
- Electrical Faults
Full breakdown
All 2007 Pontiac G5 complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Pontiac G5. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 58 | 6 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 41 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 31 | 2 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 31 | 9 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 24 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 24 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Pontiac G5. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 ha…
low speed the steering wheel locks up and when turning left the light will dim as it locks
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 i…
Fuel leaking which appears to be on top of fuel tank. Smell of gas is present inside and outside of vehicle.
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 st…
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…
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 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 T…
WHEN BRAKING STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKING UP AFTER RECALL HAS BEEN FIXED. *TR
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 VEHIC…
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 STEER…
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
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
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.
DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY STARTED LEAKING GASOLINE FROM FUEL TANK AREA.
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.
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. …
STRONG FUEL SMELL. FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK.
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.
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.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Pontiac G5.
Safety recalls
2007 Pontiac G5 recalls
6 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Pontiac G5. 6 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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Questions
2007 Pontiac G5 buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2007 Pontiac G5 reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 187 owner complaints, 15 crash-related complaints, and 6 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2007 Pontiac G5 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Pontiac G5?▾
#1: Steering Defects (58 complaints). #2: Fuel/Propulsion System (41 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (31 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Pontiac G5?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Pontiac G5?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2007 Pontiac G5, NHTSA complaints include 15 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 187 total complaints. 6 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Pontiac G5 have any recalls?▾
Yes. 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Pontiac G5. A major recall area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 6 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2007 Pontiac G5?▾
The 2007 Pontiac G5 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Steering Defects during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Pontiac G5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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