2009 Pontiac G3 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 22%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Pontiac G3, 22% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 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 was driving and the vehicle started overheating and smoking a lot. I pulled over and there was slushy fluid flowing from the car and I had to have it towed. I towed it to a nearby auto repair service professional for testing, and the test showed that the coolant was contaminated with transmission fluid and the transmission had coolant fluid in it. According to them, there was a malfunction of the coolant hose that allowed the coolant to mix with transmission fluid and as a result the car does not drive anymore. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679610, filed 2015-01, 73,621 miles“Three times now I have been driving and have lost power (acceleration) of my vehicle . The first time I was on the freeway and almost was killed by a truck and the other two times I was in driving in walmart parking lot. Secondly, my lights have twice flashed (dome light and dashboard) for no reason. Thirdly,the passenger sign speaker has now been replaced three times and still does not work correctly. Fourthly, one time the car did not want to start -up. I am very disappointed since this was my first new car purchase!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10398182, filed 2011-04, 17,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G3. The contact stated that when she attempted to make a left turn and depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle did not move forward. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10326050, filed 2010-04, 13,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G3. The contact stated that when driving in cold weather 20 degrees or below, the vehicle would not accelerate over 40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where they advised her that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered her the use of a rental vehicle for two weeks while they further inspected the vehicle failure however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,600. The current mileage was approximately 20,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10490376, filed 2012-12, 1,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This 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.
- 10237846Jun 7, 2023This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine driveability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air…
- 10237387May 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 10237659May 15, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 10234619Apr 6, 2023This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2009 Pontiac G3
4 complaintsEngine
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.
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