6.7
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $340
- Average Mileage:
- 34,400 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- change bushings (1 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace control arm (1 reports)
2008 Pontiac G5 Dealership said I had to replace both front lower arm control bushings at 56,000 Km. Thankfully I had purchased extended warranty which covered it and I trusted that the issue was fixed and would not occur again.
Here we are with the exact same problem again with 78,000 km. This car is hardly driven - not used for work. Spoke to other owners who tell me they've never had to replace bushings. I wonder how often I would be in the shop for this if I lived in a place where the roads are not repaired but are chewed up by the big ore/gold trucks? This is unacceptable as it is clearly a defective part failing to perform its function.
Apparently, GM's head office agrees that this is unusual. We will see what preventative measures they take this time.
- Amanda L., Ottawa, Canada
I hit a pothole and a clunking sound started right away on any uneven surface. When I went to brake at 65mph then 55 then 45, etc it gradually became worse. The passenger lower control arm bushings were shot. 350 bucks to repair
- Shaun K., Waterford, NY, US
Clearly poor quality parts. Car is in excellent condition with only 37k in miles, very kind driving - I'd say.
- myg5, West Seneca, NY, US