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2009 Pontiac G3 Air bags Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
11%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
49,662miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Pontiac G3, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,662 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Have had repeated problems with electronics in steering wheel. Horn,cruise,stereo controls all went out at one time . Air bags turn themselves on and off randomly while car is being driven with passengers in both front seats. I feel this may be ignition switch related.”

NHTSA complaint #10587167, filed 2014-05, 69,325 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009211%

Other parts of the 2009 Pontiac G3

Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Interior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Pontiac G3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology