2007 Pontiac G5 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 7%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Pontiac G5, 7% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,750 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“My G5 had only 8,311 miles and when stepping on brakes, the steering wheel shakes. The bunnin dealer had to machine my rotors. 8,000 miles later, it started shaking again and pulling to side. Bunnin placed a shim kit on car. I have 4-5 different rcpts that I've taken car in ..didn't do any good.. But now they want me to pay $800 to replace my rotors and brake pads car now has 27,000 miles.. And brakes barely work.. Almost hit someone other day..”
NHTSA complaint #10263115, filed 2009-03, 8,311 miles“While brake applied on my G5 the steering shakes. Told rotors needed turning . When mechanic went into the brakes he found no brake pads and rotors warped and calipers had a rip in the rubber boot leaking fluid! Then he tells me I'm lucky I didn't lose brakes and crash!! I have 3 kids and I'm an firefighter/emt who needs to get to where she's going when someone life is on the line!! Would appreciate it not being my own!! Now I know why Pontiac is out of business!!”
NHTSA complaint #10319120, filed 2010-03, 51,000 miles“The parking brake on my 07 Pontiac G5 gt has already been repaired under warranty for a plastic piece of the ratchet mechanism in the handle breaking. In order for the parking brake to be reasonably effective on a hill, it must be very firmly applied. With the knowledge of the ratchet already giving out once, I'm wary of leaving my car parked without the transmission in gear to aid the parking brake to avoid a roll-away. The brake continues to be insecure when under nominal tension.”
NHTSA complaint #10260798, filed 2009-03, 25,500 miles“When pulling up the parking brake lever to sufficiently hold the car on a grade, the pawl (plastic part) failed, and the lever wasn't held mechanically in the 'on' position. Typically, the parking brake on disc-equipped rear axles of chevrolet cobalt/ Pontiac G5 must be very tight to effect any significant hold on a grade. This is the experience of me, and other G5/cobalt drivers -- with increasing frequency. It was repaired for me under warranty, but I don't know if it was either replaced with a similar part, or a redesigned one.”
NHTSA complaint #10229817, filed 2008-06, 5,000 miles“The brakes on this car have had to be fixed or replaced every 4-6 months. The entire car shakes when breaking from speeds greater than 40mph. I have replaced the rotors and pads repeatedly to no avail. The tires have been aligned and rotated regularly yet the problem still persist. The brakes on the 2007 Pontiac G5 are faulty! Please help!!”
NHTSA complaint #10588811, filed 2014-05, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 13 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2007 Pontiac G5
65 complaintsSteering
59 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Pontiac G5
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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