Intermittently Won't Start

2009 Pontiac G3

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Pontiac dealer.

7.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
10,250 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. wait for fuel pump to pump gas to engine (1 reports)
2009 Pontiac G3 engine problems

engine problem

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2009 Pontiac G3 Owner Comments

problem #2

Nov 012010

G3

  • Automatic transmission
  • 14,913 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The car started having an intermittent start at only a year old. The engine catches when you turn the key (about 70% of the time) for about 4 seconds before starting. Or, the engine just dies altogether. Really doesn't give me much confidence in GM.

- Laura M., Stouffville, Ontario, Canada

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problem #1

Sep 112010

G3 1.4L V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,505 miles

will not start when key is turned to start. My car has been doing this since it was new. It's hit and miss, though, and it never seems to happen when at the dealership(they say). Also, since having it in for a new radio in August, the XM satelite has to reload the program every time I start the car.

I use it daily, so it is a pain to take it in, and either wait for it to be fixed, or to leave it overnight. Anyone else having similar problems?? My car always starts, I just hold it in the start position until it decides to do it. About 4 or 5 seconds.

- Mickey L., Alexandria, LA, US

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