2008
Pontiac G5

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$15,675
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Available trims

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  • 2dr Cpe
    Starts at
    $15,675
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe GT
    Starts at
    $19,850
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Side curtain airbags
Choice of two engines
Optional OnStar
XM Satellite Radio now standard

The good & the bad

The good

Lots of standard equipment
Frontal crash-test ratings
Little road noise
Comfortable ride
Attractive, if basic, interior

The bad

Looks almost exactly like the Chevrolet Cobalt
Backseat space and entry/exit
Seat comfort
Noisy engine exhaust
Some cheap-looking controls
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Safety review

Based on the 2008 Pontiac G5 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
4/5
Side rear passenger
4/5

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 100,000 miles

Consumer reviews

87% of drivers recommend this car
4.2 / 5
Based on 23 reviews
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Comfort 4.1
Interior 3.9
Performance 4.1
Value 4.2
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 4.3

Most recent

By Allan from Lethbridge
Owns this car
August 28, 2023

Lots of rattling in the steering wheel.

The dam steering Column has always rattled. Dam thing. Drove it for 9 years with this rattle rattle rattle. What the xxxx is that ? Chevrolet says very expensive to fix. Now it is creaking on right turns. Had the front end rebuilt twice now. Same same same. Rattle rattle rattle
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 2.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 3.0
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By Adow from SC
Owns this car
August 12, 2020

Extremely reliable car

This car has lasted me for 8 years and has given me very minimal problems. Great gas mileage on the highway which is what I used it for.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2008 Pontiac G5?

The 2008 Pontiac G5 is available in 2 trim levels:

  • (1 style)
  • GT (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2008 Pontiac G5?

The 2008 Pontiac G5 offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2008 Pontiac G5 reliable?

The 2008 Pontiac G5 has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2008 Pontiac G5 owners.

Is the 2008 Pontiac G5 a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2008 Pontiac G5. 87.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5
Based on 23 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 3.9
  • Performance: 4.1
  • Value: 4.2
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 4.3
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