2008 Pontiac G5 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Pontiac G5, 7% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“Hi! I noticed very strong gas fumes after filling my car with gas. I took the car to the dealer on friday, september 22, 2017 and had the fuel pump replaced, after filling my car with a tank of gas, I noticed strong fumes in the car. I noticed the fuel needle went from 401 miles to 388. I drove home parked my car in the garage moments later my daughter arrived home and began complaining about the strong gas fumes in the garage and gas leaking underneath my car. I got out of bed went into the garage, then I smelt heavy gas fumes and saw the gas on my garage floor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11025297, filed 2017-09, 158,000 miles“Vehicle was being drivin on a two lane highway and all of the sudden the front right fell to the ground and the car spun out and slid into a ditch. The front right ball joint failed and broke apart. My mechanic says he replaces ball joints on these cars at the rate of five cars per month. While being repaired, I had the control arm bushings, tie rods, and sway bar endlinks replaced again because there were rattling and clunking again. My brother works at a chevy dealer and he says that cobalt's/G5's/hhr's come in all the time for front suspension problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10428387, filed 2011-10, 77,000 miles“Vehicle starting making clunking and rattling sounds in front suspension. Had to have lower control arm bushings replaced, new tie rods, and sway bar links installed. Before the repairs, the steering had become extremely loose and was hard to handle on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10428386, filed 2011-10, 40,000 miles“Left and right rear axle bushings needed to be replaced in a 2008 Pontiac G5 with 34,000 miles. Vehicle would make a loud metal to metal sound when going over speed bumps. Rear shocks were also replaced due to rubber mounting bushings that had cracked and fallen apart.”
NHTSA complaint #10323908, filed 2010-04, 34,000 miles“Control arm bushings in a 2008 Pontiac G5 (chevy cobalt twin) needed replacing at 34,000 miles. Steering would make loud noises when hitting bumps and was told that the steering can fall apart if not repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10323907, filed 2010-04, 34,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10195128Apr 9, 2021This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 10188403Jan 29, 2021This 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.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | 7% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Pontiac G5
35 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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