2008 Pontiac G5 Pursuit SE from North America - Comments

Auxiliary power outlets stopped working at 25,000 kms.

Front end clunking at 27,000 kms.

Sunroof squeaking at 20,000 kms.

If not for all these little issues, and the run around you get at the dealership for repairs, it would probably be an okay car.

Everyone told me when I bought the car, I was going to have problems with it.

It handles, and drives nice as far as commuting on the highway goes, but the clunking in the front end (which the dealership said isn't there, and nothing is wrong with the steering or suspension) is a little dis-concerting.

I've had the car for 5 months, and this is the second time it's been in for a service. The first time it was in, I was told I couldn't use both power outlets in the front at the same time (not even for a cell phone, and an iPod) because the fuse will blow... so... why are there two plugs?

Not to mention they left a tool under the hood, which I returned to the dealership, didn't receive an apology, but was assured that the tool "wasn't left in a spot where it could do damage." Good to know.

I bought my 2006 G5 in spring time of last year. There was 13,000 kms on it. It still had factory warranty and thank god. The car was really good in the summer, but made a really weird whistle in the passenger side door.

It is now winter. I DO NOT SUGGEST THIS CAR TO ANYONE WHO HAD TO WINTER DRIVE. For starters, my car does not have ABS brakes. I cannot stop anywhere. I drive down the street going 40km/h and feel nervous and have old people passing me in junker cars. Also the tires that come on it are crap, I really suggest buying new ones.

My car is now in the shop again, for the 6th time in 9 months of owning it. The worst part of the car is you cannot see anything when shoulder checking. Also the opening to the trunk is so small, not even my pully suitcase can fit in there.

The think I liked the best about this car, is the sporty look. My car is a 2 door purple G5 Pursuit. I liked the black and gray interior. The stereo was a lot better than I had anticipated. Is this something you really want to buy a car for, or is your safety and comfort more important?

I've had this car in now 3 times for the same problem, and it still isn't fixed. I took it to a regular mechanic to have him diagnose the problem, he seems to think it's the lower control arm bushings, or the steering column. I too noticed the car handles VERY poorly in winter conditions. My car has Hancook tires on it (they came with it from the factory) and is pretty well sliding all over the place when I drive anything over 40 km/h...or the traction control kicks in and stays on, that's a pain too. I've also now noticed a low, high pitched whining sound. I thought at first it was coming from the heating system, but I'm not so sure now. Only 33,000 kms on this car.

The handling of front-drive cars on snow or ice is grossly over-hyped. We have a couple of rear drive vehicles and a front-drive GM compact. If we have even a hint of snow or ice, the front-driver stays home. It flops around on snow or ice like a fish out of water. Our rear drive SUV just digs in and goes with no problems at all.

We've owned several front drive vehicles from each of the Big Three and Honda. None of them were worth a hoot on snow or ice. Just about ANY of our rear drive vehicles were better, regardless of the vehicle's size or weight.

Similar issues with 2006 G5 Pursuit. Have had the control arm bushings fail about every 25-30000km, and all replaced every time. GM blamed "pot holes", but I have never had this kind of problem with any other vehicle before.

A friend bought a Cobalt 07, and had the same issue after 34000km, and another with an 05 pursuit - same issue.

I do enjoy driving the car aside from this however. Don't find I have any problems driving in the winter though.

My car is a 06 Pursuit GT Coupe. It now has 60000Kms on it, except for a squeaky glove box which dealer fixed under warranty, it runs perfect.

All the suspension problems I heard are from base models. Probably due to that GT has a different suspension.

I have a 2007 G5, the only problem I've had are the control arm bushings. The right one gave out after 28000 Km, and the left I have just replaced after 32000 km.

I just bought a 2006 Pursuit G5 coupe. Nice little car. Great pickup! It is making a sound that no one seems to know what it is. Is sounds like a vent opening and closing and it does this noise even when I am parked. Does anyone know what it might be?

I have 2007 G5 and it has had a control arm replaced, on the drivers side, control arm bushings replaced on the drivers side once and the passenger side twice. It has the same symptoms now on the drivers side again.

It has over 60000 now, so the last time it was fixed it was not under warranty and it has to go in again.

I also had to a wheel bearing replaced in the passenger side. It has been dealer maintained and they say it is because of the roads. My other car has over 200000kms on it and never had any of these kind of problems.

I have talked to several other owners of the G5, and they are having the same problem. Are there any after market bushings that can fix this from happening, or any other fix?

I have a 2008 Pontiac G5. I had to have the shifter replaced at 12,000 km, and I have a flat spot where the car drops in rpm.

I have taken it to the dealer, but was told there was nothing wrong with it, does anyone else have this problem? I now have 20,000 km on the car.

I do like the ride and the look of the car.

I own a 06 G5 Pursuit and I find this to be a good working car. I drove to Florida and back to Nova Scotia twice now, and I didn't have one problem yet. 95,000 km and runs like a top.

"The handling of front-drive cars on snow or ice is grossly over-hyped. We have a couple of rear drive vehicles and a front-drive GM compact. If we have even a hint of snow or ice, the front-driver stays home. It flops around on snow or ice like a fish out of water. Our rear drive SUV just digs in and goes with no problems at all.

We've owned several front drive vehicles from each of the Big Three and Honda. None of them were worth a hoot on snow or ice. Just about ANY of our rear drive vehicles were better, regardless of the vehicle's size or weight."

My '08 Civic handles great in the snow! And I live in New England, in an area that is rarely plowed. The only road into town is plowed so poorly, that there's is always at least 2 inches of frozen slush on it. My Civic handles it like a champ. Last winter, I passed a 2WD Ranger that was stuck spinning its tires while trying to climb a hill.

I own a 2008 G5, and at 75,000 km the right control arm bushing went.

At 80,000 km the left control arm and both sway bar links went.

And now at 84,000, I have another control arm bushing gone.

I have a 2007 Pontiac G5 with 92,000 kms on it and so far I have had to replace the control arm bushing 5 times, more so on the passenger's side. As we speak I have to go in again for the sixth time and get my driver's side control arm bushing replaced and I refuse to pay for it this time! I think it has always been a problem since I got the car and it needs to be addressed, so that I don't have this problem again. This should really be a recall from GM.