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2009 Pontiac G3 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
22%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
68,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Pontiac G3, 22% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles.

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

“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

“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

“2009 Pontiac G3. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden loss of power and no throttle response. The consumer stated for over a year, he had to take the vehicle to the dealer numerous times, for the issue. Each time, the dealer was unable to find a problem. The last time, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, they found the throttle body was thirty, cleaned it, and stated the vehicle should be fine. However, the vehicle lost power again. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10621641, filed 2014-08

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009422%

Other parts of the 2009 Pontiac G3

Engine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 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.

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