G3 (2009)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
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Complaint Breakdown
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Pontiac G3 Unidentified Engine
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Pontiac G3, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (1)
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2009-2009 Pontiac G3 complaints?
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009-2009 Pontiac G3. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the engine and the brakes.
Is the 2009-2009 Pontiac G3 a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009-2009 Pontiac G3. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009-2009 Pontiac G3 have?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for the 2009-2009 Pontiac G3 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2009-2009 Pontiac G3?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2009-2009 Pontiac G3 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Pontiac G3?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the engine and the brakes, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the G3 have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2009 Pontiac G3. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 17 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.