Overview & Reviews

The 2009 Pontiac G3 is a new five-door subcompact hatchback competing in the U.S. market.

• Decent fuel economy, strong powertrain warranty.

• Meager power, paltry luggage capacity behind rear seats, questionable value.

User Reviews:

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  Well...its a cheap car - 2009 Pontiac G3
  By axle2152 - October 6 - 6:15 am

  I bought my G3 in August of 2009. I currently have 71,100 miles. I have not had any mechanical problems, however I have 2 camshaft position sensors go bad. This causes the car to sputter and lose power and causes a lot of jerking which is bad for the transmission. The ride is a little rough, about what you would expect in a sub-compact. Power is a joke, 12 seconds to 60 MPH, and fuel economy could be better, and other cars in its class (from the same year model) get better gas mileage and still have better performance. On-Star never worked from the start and the dealership gave me the run around about fixing it, so it never was, not that I would subscribe to a nonsense service anyway.

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  Serios coil, plug and onbard computer problems - 2009 Pontiac G3
  By g3_neveragain - February 19 - 12:12 am

  DON"T BUY THESE CARS!!!! Yes, they look nicer than the Honda Fit and Yaris, and mine even came with power windows, moon roof, on-Star, sports interior and stylish wheels, BUT it is all show and no substance. The car is not even 3 years old and has had the PCM computer changed (the computer that controls EVERYTHING on the car - and would cost around $1000 if not covered by warranty, the ignition coil changed twice (each costing around $300 if not covered by warranty), and the oxygen sensors changed (each costing around $300 if not covered by warranty). Look online and the problems with the ignition coil, spark plugs and oxygen sensors are commonplace. I WILL NEVER BUY A GM AGAIN. Wake up GM!!

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  1st time buyer - 2009 Pontiac G3
  By tcunningham - March 30 - 2:00 am

  I brought this car in Aug 09 and in Sept 09 the 1st accelerator chip was replaced and was assured it would not happen again. I have had the accelerator chip replaced two times in this car. Went out on the expressway. This was my first new car and now Im scared to drive it. The car doesnt save me gas because I drive more and fill up at lease 2 to 3 times a week. The chip will go out without warning while on the highway. This last time I was almost hit by a truck. This is not a reliable car, it is almost like a death trap.