NHTSA — Steering Problems

2007 Pontiac G5 (Page 1 of 3)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,060 miles

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2007 Pontiac G5 steering problems

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2007 Pontiac G5 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #55

Nov 012021

G5

  • 160,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that both the power steering motor and steering column needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. Upon investigating the cause of the failure, the contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V073000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

- Coulterville, IL, USA

problem #54

Jul 222021

G5

  • miles
The power steering has gone out 3 times in the last 3 years. I took my car into an auto repair shop each time as it stopped working and wouldn't come back on. Each time they replaced my rack and pinion. The replacements were on 10-02-2019-??.....10-06-2020......and July 22, 2021. I shouldn't have to replace the rack and pinion 3 times in less than 3 years.

- Hazel Park, MI, USA

problem #53

Sep 182020

G5

  • 126,000 miles
On 9/28/2020 power steering computer light came on car would not steer at all. Felt like steering column was locked up.backed car back to front of house. When this originally occurred, the car was only moved a half of city block.

- Martinsburg, WV, USA

problem #52

Jun 232020

G5 4-cyl

  • 180,000 miles

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

When braking steering wheel is locking up after recall has been fixed.

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #51

Aug 222019

G5

  • 129,000 miles
While driving on highway felt vehicle begin to lose power. Noticed that when I tried turning the steering wheel. I had lost my power steering and was unable to steer vehicle. Shortly after that engine completely shut down. Due to loss of electrical power to dash, power steering, engine, and lights. While driving down the freeway. It took everything I had to keep vehicle in traffic and coast to nearest exit. Once I stopped there was no power at all. Tow truck driver attempted to jump start vehicle, but vehicle showed no transfer of power to the vehicle. Had to have vehicle towed home.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #50

Jan 192019

G5

  • 176,000 miles
When in idled park I turn my steering wheel and it's hard. I just leased this car beginning 12/07/18. But while driving it's fine until I make a time and it and it struggle to return to center.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #49

May 012015

G5

  • 40,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. When starting the vehicle, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. After turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the steering wheel operated normally. The contact also indicated that fuel was leaking under the vehicle. It was discovered that the tube connected to the fuel tank was cracked. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #48

Apr 012018

G5

  • 110,000 miles
110,000 miles, wheel starting to get hard to turn at slow speeds. If making a turn, the turns needs more effort to complete the turn. When stationary the wheel was very hard to turn.

- Allen Park, MI, USA

problem #47

Apr 012018

G5

  • 14,700 miles
Having problems with my brake systems, turn signals not shutting off, front suspension.

- Sugar Grove, VA, USA

problem #46

May 162017

G5

  • miles
Steering is tight and there is no place to top up the power steering fluid. I bought the car used and I did not receive any recall for this problem only for the ignition. I live in Canada so the address is not Michigan but all other info is correct--it just wouldn't let me go pass.

- Ruthven, MI, USA

problem #45

May 122017

G5

  • 130,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. While driving 35 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- W. Miffin, PA, USA

problem #44

Aug 072016

G5

  • 124,802 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. While driving at low speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,802.

- East Brunswick, NJ, USA

problem #43

Jun 282011

G5

  • 69,175 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. While driving various speeds, the odometer and speedometer displayed incorrect readings. In addition, while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the computer that controlled the power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,175.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #42

Apr 162016

G5

  • miles
Have no power steering at times when I start the car. I have to cut it off and restart it. Only had this car for 2 months now after purchasing from a car lot, which I still pay on at this time

- Dickson, TN, USA

problem #41

Oct 242015

G5

  • 125,620 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G5. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. In addition, there was a loud noise while driving and attempting to make a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering module and the torque synthesizer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that there was a manufacturer's recall related to the failure that the vehicle was serviced under in 2010. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,620.

- Lockport, NY, USA

problem #40

Apr 202012

G5

  • 80,000 miles
Turn signal switch does not cancel; you have to manually cancel turn signal after turn completed. I've noticed more and more people complaining about this in Chevrolet and Pontiac!

- Panama City Beach, FL, USA

problem #39

Oct 292014

G5

  • 71,000 miles
After 2 repairs on a recall for the steering wheel power I have the same problem. GM is not fixing the issue but jut patching it-so the same problem is occurring over and over again. I called multiple times and GM advise me that they fixed the recall already twice and not going to fix it again. Please see link to youtube of what actually happen: Https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=Z7glen5vik4.

- Aventura, FL, USA

problem #38

Feb 032014

G5

  • 60,000 miles
GM has sent numerous recall letters about the faulty ignition switch on my 2007 Pontiac G5. I went to a local dealership to put in a request for parts. Seemed odd that I had to request parts for a well known safety recall. The dealership is jupiter Chevrolet at 11611 lbj fwy, garland, tx 75041. I put in this request about 7 weeks ago. I have not heard from GM or jupiter Chevrolet about the parts. I called the dealership over a week ago and had to leave a message because they could not answer the phone. Still no return call. I would appreciate any help you can provide to get my car in safe operating condition. Thanks

- Rowlett, TX, USA

problem #37

Sep 042014

G5

  • 102,500 miles
Steering gets so hard, I at 220lbs can barely steer the car going forward or reverse. My daughter is learning on this car for her license but I am no longer letting her drive it since the steering randomly gets hard and the electronic stability control and ABS lights have come on also. It also says in the information section traction control service. Something needs to be done from GM for these problems before they kill people.

- Guilford, NY, USA

problem #36

Jul 262014

G5 4-cyl

  • 128,259 miles
I had just got car the very next day as I was turning a corner I suddenly lost power steering. Causing car to flip. There was broken glass and went into top of hand. I was told by emt that stitches could not be put there.so they bandaged it just banged up and they said I seemed fine if I had any problems in next few hours to go to hospital. So I was not taken. Since then I've developed numbness in hand and wrist.

- Owensboro, KY, USA

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