Fuel injectors can go the life of a modern vehicle with little to no trouble at all. That being said, bad fuel injectors are one of the more common issues that happen to any vehicle (Pontiac G5 included). There’s always more than one fuel injector, and even one going bad is enough to make … Read more
One of the most common problems with the Pontiac G5 (or any vehicle) is when the brakes are grinding. The number one cause of grinding brakes is going to be brake pads that have worn all of their friction material off. But, there are other causes as well. Your Pontiac G5 is always going … Read more
If your Pontiac G5’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Pontiac G5 is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system. We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more
One of the most common issues with the Pontiac G5, or any newer GM vehicle, is the “Service StabiliTrak” warning. StabiliTrak is GM’s electronic stability control system. It does much more than a standard traction control system. It is one of the most innovative and vital safety features on your Pontiac G5 and can … Read more
Bad Coil Packs are one of the more problematic ignition issues that can occur with the Pontiac G5. A bad oil pack can make your G5 almost un-drivable. Or it may have little effect at all on the engine’s ability to run. It’ll get worse as they lose their ability to fire the spark plugs. … Read more
If your Pontiac G5 doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article. Many different issues can cause the problem. We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Pontiac G5 … Read more
A bad fuel pump can cause a myriad of problems for your Pontiac G5, making it essential to be aware of the warning signs that indicate trouble. Your fuel pump is responsible for pushing fuel from your car’s fuel tank to the engine, but when it starts to fail, your engine may suffer run rough, … Read more
A bad alternator can leave your Pontiac G5 without power and unable to move. Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way. We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy). How Your G5’s Alternator Works The alternator’s job … Read more
A bad fuel filter is one of the worst problems that can happen to your Pontiac G5. When the filter fails, it can limit the amount of fuel that enters the engine. Without proper fuel pressure, your car will not run at all. With that in mind, most of the symptoms of a bad fuel filter revolve … Read more
An engine functions as a pump, requiring a precise combination of fuel, air, and spark. If any element of this trio is imbalanced, your Pontiac G5 won’t run right (or at all). While a misfire is the symptom of bad spark plugs, bad spark plugs almost always indicate a problem with the engine (more on … Read more