2009 Pontiac G3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2009 Pontiac G3, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 2008
- 2009
1 safety recall for the 2009 Pontiac G3
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fluid (service brakes)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Pontiac G3 vehicles. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the valves inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, affecting the closing motion of the valves.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, free of charge, in any vehicle that did not have its module replaced under a previous customer satisfaction campaign. The recall began in late September…
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Pontiac G3 have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,762 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g3. As soon as the vehicle was purchased, it needed an oil change and constantly experienced engine failures. The contact stated that the thermostat was sealed shut”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 28, 2019 · Engine
“Air pressure warning light remains constantly on (blinking) after 8-9 years of ownership. Multiple mechanics point to computer issue. All sensors confirmed as working, air pressure is correct in tires”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 7, 2018 · Electronic stability control (esc)
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Pontiac G3 (G3 Wave, G3 Wave 5). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 28–30 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 25–27 / 34 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Pontiac G3 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac G3 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Pontiac G3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Pontiac G3 | 1 | 18 |
Checking a specific 2009 Pontiac G3
How do I know if my 2009 Pontiac G3 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2009 Pontiac G3; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V460000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Pontiac models
- G65,889 complaints
- Grand AM5,580 complaints
- Grand Prix5,426 complaints
- Bonneville1,979 complaints
- Vibe1,865 complaints
- Sunfire1,144 complaints
- Montana1,054 complaints
- Trans Sport973 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.