G3
Pontiac G3: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Generations and technical specifications
Daewoo Kalos2002–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2002–2011 (South Korea) 2002–2023 (under license) |
| Model years | 2004–2011 (North America) 2009–2017 (Mexico) |
| Body styles | 3/5-door hatchback 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | T200 platform |
| Engines | 1.2 L S-TEC I4 (petrol) 1.4 L E-TEC I4 (petrol) 1.5 L E-TEC I4 (petrol) 1.6 L E-TEC I4 (petrol) 1.6 L Family 1 I4 (petrol) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed Aisin 80-40LE automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,480 mm (2002–07 hatchback, sedan) 2,480 mm (2007–11 hatchback) 2,489 mm (2007–11 sedan) |
| Length | 3,880 mm (2002–07 hatchback) 4,235 mm (2002–07 sedan) 3,920 mm (2007–11 hatchback) 4,318 mm (2007–11 sedan) 4,315 mm (2012–present sedan) |
| Width | 1,670 mm (2002–07 hatchback, sedan) 1,680 mm (2007–11 hatchback) 1,710 mm (2007–11 sedan) 1,709 mm (2012–present sedan) |
| Height | 1,485 mm (2002–07 hatchback, sedan) 1,505 mm (2007–11 hatchback, sedan) |
| Kerb weight | 970–1,150 kg |
| Class | Subcompact car |
| Assembly | South Korea: Bupyeong-gu China: Yantai (Shanghai GM) Mexico: San Luis Potosí (San Luis Potosí Assembly) Colombia: Bogotá (GM Colombia, until November 2013) Ecuador: Quito (GM Ecuador) Venezuela: Valencia (GM Venezuela) Thailand: Rayong (GM Thailand) Vietnam: Hanoi (GM Vietnam) India: Halol (GM India) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) Uzbekistan: Asaka (GM Uzbekistan) Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia (ZAZ) Kazakhstan: Ust-Kamenogorsk Azerbaijan: Hajigabul (AzerMash) +2 more |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign James C. Shyr (2006; exterior) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2010 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km |
| 2009–2010 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 6.7–6.9 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car, Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2009–2010 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 8 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 198–340 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,577 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2008–2010 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 5 | 2009 |
| Brakes | 4 | 2008, 2009 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2009 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 4 | 2009 |
| Speed control and cruise | 2 | 2009 |
| Airbags | 2 | 2009 |
| Lights | 2 | 2009 |
| Body and structure | 1 | 2008 |
| Stability and traction control | 1 | 2009 |
| Other or unknown | 2 | 2009 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2008–2009: 19 complaints, 1 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.