The 2009 Pontiac G3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,968 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC14V4600002014-07-291,968 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
If the ABS valve corrodes it may result in longer brake pedal travel or reduced performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, free of charge, in any vehicle that did not have its module replaced under a previous customer satisfaction campaign. The recall began in late September 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-762-2737…
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
ENGINE
4
SERVICE BRAKES
3
AIR BAGS
2
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
Total complaints25
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Air pressure warning light remains constantly on (blinking) after 8-9 years of ownership. Multiple mechanics point to computer issue. All sensors confirmed as working, air pressure is correct in tires.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g3. As soon as the vehicle was purchased, it needed an oil change and constantly experienced engine failures. The contact stated that the thermostat was sealed shut, the heater hose was hot, the engine overheated, oil was mixed in with the coolant, and the check…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g3. While driving approximately 40 mph with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to apply the emergency hand brake to stop the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact…”
“I have been having a lot of issues with the emissions system and have been working with general motors to seek a resolution to no avail. I had to replace my catalytic converter in october 2016 in order to pass my new york state emission for annual vehicle inspection. However, since I did not do it…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g3. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake warning light illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v460000 (service brakes,…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g3. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake warning light illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v460000 (service brakes,…”
“Car alarm goes off by it's self every so often for no reason..”
“I was driving and the vehicle started overheating and smoking a lot. I pulled over and there was slushy fluid flowing from the car and I had to have it towed. I towed it to a nearby auto repair service professional for testing, and the test showed that the coolant was contaminated with…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Pontiac G3 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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