2009 Pontiac G3 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 17%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Pontiac G3, 17% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I had a couple electrical problems with this vehicle. Fist had to repair the AC 3 times, radio twice (replaced it on the second time). Two months ago breaking lights stopped working. Went to the dealer and got it fixed (took it to midas but they could not figure out what the problem was). Then I notice that it would work only when I push the break pedal strongly and sometimes it would not work at all. Now they are not working again and I will take it to the dealer to repair. All the 3 braking lights do not work. It is not the fuse that you can easily access. …”
NHTSA complaint #10513559, filed 2013-05, 15,239 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G3. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake warning light illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v460000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10778137, filed 2015-09, 68,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G3. While driving approximately 40 MPH with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to apply the emergency hand brake to stop the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact checked the brake oil as well as underneath the vehicle to see if there was an oil leak. The contact waited a while and then resumed driving. The contact called the dealer (anthony buick gmc in gurnee, il) and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11006361, filed 2017-07, 57,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V460000Jul 29, 2014General 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…Covers: Pontiac G3 2009, Chevrolet Aveo 2009–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2009 Pontiac G3
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Pontiac G3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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