2008 Pontiac G5 electrical system problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Pontiac G5 — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Not sure if ignition has ever been changed but I’ve been reading that there is a recall on my eps system as to that matter I have no power steering and would like to kno if it will be covered if I take it to gm dealership close to me”
filed Apr 12, 2024
“While driving in town around other vehicles namely those with bright lights and at stop lights. It felt as though there was a ton of pressure inside my vehicle almost like the the windows were going to explode. Im not sure how to explain it maybe a gravataional downward pull? Almost like a chemical…”
filed Apr 23, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is…Campaign 14V171000 · Apr 10, 2014
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other G5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 G5 | 22 | 29% |
| 2007 G5 | 31 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Pontiac G5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.