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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G2AL18F387214501 · Checked Aug 30, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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1G2AL18F387•••••• 2008 Pontiac G5

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2008 Pontiac G5 build (9 vs 5).

9on this build
97on the model
19builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
3injuries
Most reported Steering 3 Fuel/propulsion System 3 Air Bags 2 Electrical System 2

What owners of this build wrote

Service Brakes crash fire Jun 2009
Paul mutersbaugh's 2008 pontiac g-5 was t-boned. He remembers trying to stop the car by pressing the brake, to no avail. The air bags in the back seat did not deploy. After impact, the car caught on fire. The fire spread so quickly that there was only enough time to get the…
Steering crash Jan 2013
The contact owns a 2008 pontiac g5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and making a left turn, the driver lost control of the steering and crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The…
Fuel/propulsion System Mar 2019
Started to smell a strong fuel odor in garage. Noticed about a foot in front of the driver side rear tire dripping gasoline from fuel line next to the plastic clip there. This is very close to the exhaust pipe and very dangerous. Went online and saw several similar complaints…
Air Bags Mar 2019
Broken passenger side seatbelt retractor. Broken seatbelt retractor= airbag not working=deathtrap
Suspension Sep 2017
Hi! I noticed very strong gas fumes after filling my car with gas. I took the car to the dealer on friday, september 22, 2017 and had the fuel pump replaced, after filling my car with a tank of gas, I noticed strong fumes in the car. I noticed the fuel needle went from 401 miles…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G2AL18F387214501 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.