2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs 2009 Pontiac G5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Pontiac G5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 710 | 76 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,005 | 947 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 59 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–29 | 27–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 72,525 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cobalt | Pontiac G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 226 | 27 |
| Steering | 206 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 151 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 72 | 10 |
| Engine | 39 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 36 | 5 |
| Power Train | 29 | 6 |
| Structure | 15 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 61 | 5 |
| Stalling | 43 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 42 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 18 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
2009 Pontiac G5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.