FaultScore

Pontiac G5 problems reported in California

25 of the 510 complaints filed about the Pontiac G5 came from California, most often about the electrical system.

Bigger states file more complaints simply for having more drivers. What is worth reading here is the mix — a part that fails in heat, cold or road salt shows up in some states long before others.

25

Complaints from California

4

Crashes

0

Fires

2007

Worst model year

What failed

Airbags 7 28.0%
Steering 3 12.0%
Seats 1 4.0%
Seat Belts 1 4.0%
Tires 1 4.0%
Lights 1 4.0%
Brakes 1 4.0%

By model year

2007 G5 15 60.0%
2008 G5 5 20.0%
2009 G5 5 20.0%

Cities reporting most

Wasco 3 15.8%
Modesto 3 15.8%
Cameron Park 2 10.5%
Atascadero 2 10.5%
Hayward 2 10.5%
LOS Angelos 1 5.3%
Rancho Cucamonga 1 5.3%
Canyon Country 1 5.3%
Simi Valley 1 5.3%
Magalia 1 5.3%
Apple Valley 1 5.3%
Redding 1 5.3%

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