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2009 Pontiac G3 Wave 5
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 | 317 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 34 | 30 | 296 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Pontiac G3 vehicles. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the valves inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, affecting the closing motion of the valves.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
25 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave 5?
EPA figures for the 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave 5 reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave 5?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave 5. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave 5?
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA for the 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave 5, most often about: Power Train, Electrical System, Engine. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.