2009 Pontiac G5 electrical system problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2009 Pontiac G5 — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“All gauges on dash starting going up and down, Anti theft light, power steering light, low fuel light. Car slipping or having hard time going and possibly the key transponder ignition / chip key anti theft shut down.”
filed Apr 7, 2026
“The contact owned a 2009 Pontiac G5. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V047000 (Air Bags, Electrical System) and 14V171000 (Electrical System). The contact requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted and…”
filed Feb 11, 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 G5 | 24 | 21% |
| 2007 G5 | 31 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.