2008 Pontiac G5 Technical Service Bulletins

892 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Pontiac G5. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246979Sep 1, 2012Fuel system. Fuel Tank Cover Assembly Restriction On Certain NU6 Equipped Vehicles.
• 10073109Sep 1, 2012Fuel system, Other or unknown. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071804Sep 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10047360Sep 1, 2012Fuel system, Other or unknown. Chevrolet/pontiac: fuel tank cover assembly (nu6 emission package) can not be ordered thru dealership due to parts (25815572 and 25948766) being placed on retriction thru product quality center (pqc). Models 2007-2010 cobalt, g5 and 2007 ion.
• 10047261Sep 1, 2012Fuel system, Electrical system. Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: engine fails to start after engine cranks due to fuel pump wire harness connector needs replacing, without replacing fuel pump cover assembly (fuel pump flange). Model 2007-2010 cobalt, g5, ion.
• 10044226Jun 1, 2012Electrical system. Chevrolet/pontiac: see document search button for owner letter. A binding condition has occur between the housing and ignition lock cylinder which makes the ignition key difficult to turn or remove from ignition. *pe updated 8/13/12.
• 10044242May 1, 2012Electrical system. Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. Also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model year 2013. Model escalade model year 2012-2013. Model pontiac g3 model year 2007. Model wave model years 2005-2010. Denali models model years 2007-2013.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10029924Dec 1, 2011Air bags. General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. This may be caused by a loose, missing, or broken connector position assurance (cpa) retainer at the air bag for the set dtc. Includes trailblazer ext. *pe updated 8/16/10. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10037144Nov 1, 2011Body and structure. Gm: the front and rear floor carpet may be wet due to a plugged hvac drain. *rm updated 02/06/12.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10022806Jun 1, 2011Electrical system. Eps/str wheel control fuse (#19) open. *kb updated 10/04/07. *nj updated 8/7/09. *pe updated 8/1/11.
• 10038759Apr 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. When have a data connection.
• 10038727Apr 1, 2011Steering, Engine cooling. Gm: there are multiple warning lights on. There is harsh shifting, hard steering, and no start. There may be multiple trouble codes stored.
• 10038510Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris.
• 10037744Dec 1, 2010Electrical system. Gm: the fog lamp indicator is inoperative.
• 10037417Nov 1, 2010Fuel system, Electrical system. Gm: malfunction light is on and there is a misfire. There may be three trouble codes and could be a result of wiring problems at the fuel injector.
• 10032334Aug 1, 2010Air bags, Interior lighting. Chevrolet/pontiac: sir/airbag light illuminated, dtc b0081 and passenger presence system (pps) code 23 stored (replace passenger seat belt retractor and re-route wire harness). *pe updated 3/4/11.
• 10034409Mar 1, 2010Electrical system. Chevrolet/pontiac: various electrical concerns. Sir light, ip lights flicker/inoperative, parking lamps flicker/inoperative, tail lamp dim/inoperative, trunk open light, radio inoperative door lock inoperative, no start, no crank. Possible area to contribute to this could be the interior wiring at s361/j361 splice. *pe updated 11/15/10.
• 10025605Mar 1, 2010Engine cooling. Intermittentstall when coming to a stop or engine chuggles prior to a stop, hybrid dtc p1a6f. Vehicles equipped with 4t45e transmission including hybrid. *pe updated 11/15/10.
• 10022958Aug 1, 2009Steering. Diagnostic tips for power steering inoperative/steering wheel hard to turn, power steering message displayed on dic, dtc's c0176, c0176, c0475, c0476, c0550, u2105, u2107 set. *nj updated 2/17/10. *pe updated 3/01/10.
• 10033184Jul 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: blocked shift, gear hop out 1st, 3rd, 5th gear or difficulty shifting. The shift lever on the manual transmissions roll pin can back out and contact the shift cover during a shift event. This can cause an incomplete, blocked shift or difficulty shifting the transmission.
• 10030746May 1, 2009Electrical system. Chevrolet/opel/saturn/cadillac/pontiac: a low battery condition on any of the above listed vehicles could potentially cause the sir light to come. The sdm under low power situations could set codes b0083 and b0084.
• 10030729May 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Saturn/chevrolet/gmc/buick/pontiac: ses light and/or no reverse; a slip/flare or harsh shifts in drive range 3rd and/or 5th gear. Codes p0776 clutch pressure control (pc) solenoid 2 - stuck off and p0842 transmission fluid pressure (tfp) switch 1 circuit low voltage may be set.
• 10030646May 1, 2009Air bags. Chevrolet/pontiac: the sir/airbag light is illuminated. Upon investigation, the technician may find dtc b0081 set.
• 10030146Apr 1, 2009Air bags. General motors: sir/airbag light illuminated, passenger presence system (pps) dtcs 023, 024, 063, 064, 065 set (inspect pps system wiring and/or connectors).
• 10030112Apr 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. General motors: an automatic transmission concern of no movement, no reverse or slipping. These concerns may be due to an issue with the direct clutch.
• 10030104Apr 1, 2009Air bags. General motors: the sir light is illuminated. Dtc b0081 passenger presence system (pps) code stored (inspect pps system connectors).
• 10026004Jul 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Gmc: 4t45-3 automatic transmission (rpo mn5/me7) - no reverse, binds in reverse, no movement, dtc p0756 (perform appropriate repair as outlined in bulletin). On some hybrid and non-hybrid vehicles.
• 10029007Jun 1, 2008Engine cooling. Chevrolet pontiac saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged; inspect/install new insert. May have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert.
• 10026668Jun 1, 2008Latches, locks and linkages. Gmc: power door locks cycling or inoperative from the switches when driving.
• 10026606Jun 1, 2008Engine cooling. Chevrolet pontiac saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged-inspect/install new insert. Vehicles may have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert that will be installed too far into the oil pan hole. *pe csc letter was received. Updated 12/1/08.
• 10024528Mar 1, 2008Tires. Tire pressure monitoring (tpm - rpo uj6) light flashing.
• 10020916Feb 1, 2008Electrical system. Repeated park lps fuse open. *kb (additional information) updated 4/1/08.
• 10022484Dec 31, 2007Engine cooling. Intermittent ses light due to dtc's p060e, p2135, and/or p2138. *kb updated 2/27/08.
• 10020881Dec 13, 2007Air bags. Air bag indicator light is on. *kb updated on 12/13/07.
• 10022361Dec 1, 2007Engine cooling, Electrical system. Long crank, engine will not start. *kb updated 1/30/08.
• 10023940Oct 1, 2007Tires. Tire slowly goes flat, tire pressure light on, check tire pressure message on dic, low tire pressure (replace tire pressure monitoring [tpm] sensor washer and seal [grommet]).
• 10023581Oct 1, 2007Engine cooling. Coolant leak on certain 2008 chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 vehicles.
• 10022637Jun 1, 2007Air bags. Passenger presence system (pps) operation - passenger airbag status indicator reads on when installing child restraint in front passenger seat.
• 10020923Jan 30, 2007Engine cooling. Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage. *kb updated 10/18/07.

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