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#BS-2009-PONG3-6A8B

2009 Pontiac G3

Based on reports from 25 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
25
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
822
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 25 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

intermittent stalling

5 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

sunroof quit working

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
3

intermittently wont start

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

5 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

9
0–30K
4
30–60K
6
60–90K
2
90–120K
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (9 reports) • Median: 50K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine5 (20%)
Electrical4 (16%)
Brakes3 (12%)
Speed Control2 (8%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission2 (8%)
Drivetrain2 (8%)
Airbags2 (8%)
Other2 (8%)

2009 Pontiac G3: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2009 Pontiac G3, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2009 Pontiac G3, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2009 Pontiac G3, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2009 Pontiac G3, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
09
1
10
1
11
1
12
3
13
6
14
6
15
2
17
1
18
1
19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Pontiac G3. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

14V460000Sep 2014

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Pontiac G3 vehicles. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the valves inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, affecting the closing motion of the valves.

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This is the worst model year for the Pontiac G3 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2009 Pontiac G3 vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

25

Class avg

162

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 25 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Pontiac G3 Model Years

201020092008
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2009 Pontiac G3: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Pontiac G3?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Pontiac G3 is related to the engine, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Pontiac G3 reliable?
The 2009 Pontiac G3 has 25 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Pontiac G3 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Pontiac G3 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Pontiac G3 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Pontiac G3 problems start?
Based on 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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