2008 Pontiac G5 Steering Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  315%
• 25k–50k
  420%
• 50k–75k
  210%
• 75k–100k
  630%
• 100k–150k
  315%
• 150k+
  210%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Pontiac G5 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving at 2 MPH, the steering wheel had become firm. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not towed or taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,400.

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH and making a left turn, the driver lost control of the steering and crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop for body repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated a was fuse from the electronic power steering control module had blown and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was a included and repaired prior to the failure under NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the brake failed to engage as the steering wheel seized. The contact proceeded to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The brake system was cleaned however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was contacted and denied any assistance with the brake failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 71,000. Kmj updated 10/17/13

My daughter is a collage student, she was driving home, which is 180 miles from home, she was driving on the highway, powersteering gave out, almost had a wreck 3 times with same situation, had to muscle it to pull over......... I know there is a recall on this but I have not received a notice to have it fixed. This also has happened several times when she starts her car. Has left her sitting in a parking lot late at night, had to keep turning car on and off several times before it would act right!! She has only had this car almost 2-years!!! Dealership can not fix this till I get the notice!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. While merging to the right at approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering). The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Power steering cut out when turning a corner. When driving straight ahead, the steering seems fine. When turning right or left to go around a corner, the steering wheel does not easily turn back to the straight ahead position. I was driving on a city street at 30 MPH and slowed to make a right hand turn, and while turning l felt the power steering give out when trying to come out of the turn.

Fall of 2009 in a 2008 Pontiac G5 [redacted]traveling north on rt 119 toward indiana pa, slowing down to exit car steering failed car went directly into the guard causing my mother , sister and her friend to be brought to the hospital with injuries. No air bag deployment at all.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5 coupe. While driving approximately 8 MPH in a parking lot the contact tried to turn the steering wheel; however, it failed to turn causing him to crash into a concrete post. The dealer confirmed that the failure was caused by the steering column. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 35,000.

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