The most-reported G3 run is KL2TD66E59B (2009 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.1× the typical run. Power train problems make up 18% of reports; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for G3 model years 2009–2009.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Pontiac G3 has 10 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 64% of every G3 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL2TD66E59B•••••• | 2009 | — | — | |
| KL2TD66E99B•••••• | 2009 | — | — | |
| KL2TD66E89B•••••• | 2009 | 1 | — | |
| KL2TD66E19B•••••• | 2009 | — | — | |
| KL2TD66E79B•••••• | 2009 | — | — | |
| KL2TD66E69B•••••• | 2009 | — | — | |
| KL2TD66E29B•••••• | 2009 | — | — | |
| KL2TV55E29B•••••• | 2009 | — | — | |
| JKAEXMJ119D•••••• | 2009 | — | — | |
| KL2TD66EX9B•••••• | 2009 | — | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 14 | 10 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2009 at 1.4 complaints per run; lightest is 2009 at 1.4.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 18% of everything Pontiac G3 owners report: Power Train, 3 of 14 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Engine | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Pontiac G3; the 1 below cover build years 2009 to 2009. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 14V460000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid | 2009 |
14V460000 was opened in 2014 on cars built from 2009: 5 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 14 reports on the Pontiac G3, 7.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Pontiac G3 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 14 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (7.1%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Pontiac G3 share of that is 14 complaints over 10 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Pontiac G3 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 14 NHTSA complaints from 10 G3 runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which G3 production run has the most complaints?
KL2TD66E59B, a 2009 build, with 3 complaints. The typical G3 run has 1.4.
How many G3 complaints involve a crash?
7.1% of 14 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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