TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 PONTIAC G5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A NECK AND HEAD INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTRO…
2008 Pontiac G5 airbags problems
severe 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes
7
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G5. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE PASSENGER WAS STRUCK BY THE AIR BAG AND SUSTAINED A BRUISED EYE. THE VEHICLE HEADLINER WAS DAMAGED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING THE REPAIRS, AS THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIRS WERE NOT READILY AVAILABLE…
PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR IS FAULTY, CAUSING THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. SENSOR WILL NOT DETECT SOMEONE SEATED, CAUSING THE AIRBAG NOT TO DEPLOY IF IN AN ACCIDENT.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Pontiac G5?
It's a meaningful issue. 19 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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