engine problem
4.0
definitely annoyingTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
17,500 miles
Number of complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace head (1 reports)
- replace head gasket (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2007 Pontiac G6 SES light coming on
2007Nov 01
G6 2.4L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 17,000 miles
It took (2) trips to the dealer to correct the problem. The first time the check engine light came on, I had just backed out of a parking spot. When I put the car in Drive, it banged hard. They thought the problem was a bad fuel injector for cyl #1.
The SES light came back on the way home from the shop after a bad shift from 1st to 2nd. I tried working with the car -even pulling the battery cable to clear the code, but in a short time, the SES light would come back.
I'm told that the problem is a leaking head gasket. They are ordering a new gasket with a new set of head bolts, as these bolts stretch and can't be reused. They told me that they will check the surfaces for warpage and mill them if necessary.
We have partnered with JustAnswer to offer online auto repair help and advice from expert professional automotive technicians. You describe your engine problem or ask your question and they try to help you figure it out. The fee is typically $9 to $15, but you can offer to pay more for really tough questions. You will usually receive an answer in 10 minutes or less, and you do not have to pay anything unless you accept the answer.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2007Nov 07
G6 2.4L Four
Well, since this site didn't have a way to edit my previous entry, I felt compelled to create another one (for the record).
The ultimate fix was to replace the head. There was a crack near one of the valve seats. The dealer was excellent. It took a while, but they did it right. The nature of the problem was very unusual -as a Google search verified.
Since I've got the car back, it's doing great. It has an edge that wasn't there before.
Robert A.
Conway, AR, USA
SEND A COMMENT »