2008 Pontiac G5 air bags problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2008 Pontiac G5 — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that the message "Service Air Bag" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers, including Burton Buick GMC of Elkton (1 Automotive Blvd, Elkton, MD 21921), where it was diagnosed with Passenger Presence System (PPS) module…”
filed Jul 13, 2026
“The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and it was determined that the occupant detection module was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, IG Burton (1 Automotive Blvd…”
filed Apr 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag systemCampaign 14V047000 · Feb 10, 2014
Air Bags problems in other G5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 G5 | 10 | 13% |
| 2007 G5 | 31 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Pontiac G5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.