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US recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 (Pontiac). GM's number for this recall is 14505.
Owner complaints (18)
Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Pontiac G3 (1 crashes reported). Among 2 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 18).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Pontiac G3.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2009 Pontiac G3 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Pontiac G3 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| G3 Wave 1.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| G3 Wave 1.6 L Manual 5-spd | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,250 |
| G3 Wave 5 1.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| G3 Wave 5 1.6 L Manual 5-spd | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,250 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.