NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

2008 Pontiac G6 (Page 2 of 11)

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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,632 miles

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2008 Pontiac G6 electrical problems

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2008 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 11)

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problem #187

Aug 022018

G6

  • 203,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The driverside headlight low beam connector continuously melts and the light goes out. This is a known problem per most online forums if you look it up. This is a safety issue when even after repair the problem persist and new wiring harness melts the same way. Their has to be a reason that so many of these are melting the connectors. There is not reason that it should happen again within a month or repair.

- Wilkesboro, NC, USA

problem #186

Jun 112018

G6

  • miles
Advised cmp actuator solenoid is bad, told this can cause the vehichle to shut down. This seems to me that this would be a safety hazard especially if one is driving at a high speed such as the expressway.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #185

Feb 012018

G6

  • miles
"takata recall" in my Pontiac G6 after I hit 100000 miles I started having all kinds of problems. My ABS light keep coming on and off. My theft-deterrent alarms comes on and stay on while I drive. Then it goes off stay off for a day maybe then come back on. The traction control warning light comes on and stays on then goes off and come back on. The car pulls forward, which is scary. I drive slow because I want to make sure I can stop if I have to. I took my car to the shop. Put it on the diagnostic machine the codes that were coming up contradicts what the car is actually doing. The mechanic said I may need a computer but I may he really did not have a definitely answer on what is going on with my car. There is no recall for my (VIN) but I believe their should be.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #184

Jan 232018

G6

  • 65,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Power steering failed suddenly while in motion, after 20 minutes of driving. Drove straight to my mechanic and he said the problem was electrical, that there was enough fluid in the car. Pontiac special warranty covered power assist module to be replaced. Same thing failed less than 24 hours later. I was unable to move my wheel at all. No warning. Pontiac will not approve of steering column to be replaced. I feel totally unsafe driving my car. But she was driving perfectly before this.

- Felton, DE, USA

problem #183

Jan 012010

G6

  • miles
Bought this car brand new. Brake lights stay lit while driving but go off when braking. Currently there's only 50K miles on it. Taken it to the dealer several times. They replace some switch but it doesn't fix the issue. I don't know what else to do if the mechanics can't seem to find the problem for a permanent fix. After some research I've found that this is a common complaint with no real "fix." Checked for recall and haven't found one.

- Walterboro, SC, USA

problem #182

Dec 142017

G6

  • 86,000 miles
Wired connection to fuse box keeps burning up this is the 4th times took it to several dealerships unknown reason found. Makes the car completely die in the middle of traffic and no power.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #181

Oct 122017

G6

  • 89,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Headlight and tail lights keep blowing out

- Holland, MI, USA

problem #180

Sep 082017

G6

  • 85,000 miles
My passenger headlight went out. Replaced bulb. Intermittent goes out. Now ignition not reading key. Will not start engine unless I flip the key.

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

problem #179

Aug 092017

G6

  • 127,000 miles
1st issue with lighting: Repeated issues with electrical connection to front head lights. Light bulbs tested and were ok. Mechanics would reconnect loose wiring to the headlights. More than 6 repairs by mechanics failed to solve problem in 9 years of ownership. 2nd issue with possible electrical - unknown cause: After owning car for 9 years, front of car "exploded" resulting in fire in front right quadrant of car and ultimately burning entire engine, front of car, front windows, front tires. Fireman stated cause of fire could have been short in electrical wiring too close to oil tank. Root cause of explosion unknown. No human injuries. Car was in motion less than 5 mph pulling into owner's driveway when explosion occurred. No engine alert lights went off ahead of explosion. No warning system alerted to any problems with engine, sensors, heat, oil levels, etc.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #178

Mar 012017

G6

  • miles
I purchased the car in March, 2017. The warning lights keep coming on. I have never had the car more than a few days at the time without having to take it back to the dealer for repairs to be done. They still have not fixed it. I have requested that they keep the car because it is not safe to drive and it is not fair for me to make payments on a vehicle that I cannot drive. They refuse to do anything but say that they can fix it and it is still not fixed.

- Kinston, NC, USA

problem #177

May 222017

G6

  • 162,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I had bought this car is 2015 and my headlight plugs inside the assembly have now melted twice, I have replaced them both times, and have kept theme both. It is on the passengers side..I have read multiple report of this same issue with this car, and it is a fire hazard.

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #176

Mar 282017

G6

  • miles
I have only drove the car for 5 total days and sale Chevrolet has had it the remainder of the time. They can't seem to repair the car.

- Kinston, NC, USA

problem #175

Apr 012017

G6

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. On various occasions, while driving, the vehicle stalled. On one occasion, while driving 65 mph, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the highway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. On another occasion, while driving 5 mph, the starter engaged independently and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was concerned that due to the starter engaging independently, the vehicle could catch fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

- Leslie, MI, USA

problem #174

Jan 012017

G6

  • 100,000 miles
My 08 Pontiac G6 is having difficulties with the breaking, traction, and cruise control. My break lights are staying on all the time even when my break pedal is not pressed and my traction control is shutting off as soon as I start up my car as well as my cruise control picks and chooses when it is going to work and when it does work it is not disengaging properly.

- Camby, IN, USA

problem #173

Feb 232017

G6

  • miles
There is no power going to the alternator. Battery, states and alternator has been replaced also diagnosed shows. Per onstar there's issue with the power train system.

- Raytown, MO, USA

problem #172

Feb 082017

G6

  • 113,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that there was a recall for the power steering, but the VIN was not included. The contact was experiencing the same failure with the power steering as indicated in the recall. The contact stated that the power steering indicator illuminated while driving and it was difficult for the contact to turn the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering including two other recalls for the brake lamp and transmission wire. The contact would have to pay out of pocket for the repairs. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was 113,000.

- East Orange, NJ, USA

problem #171

Feb 032017

G6

  • 70,000 miles
I have been replacing the socket/harness for my low beams on both sides for a couple of years now. This has occurred since I purchased the car in August of 2011. The sockets are melting, which to me is both a fire hazard, and a safety hazard for night driving since the low beams don't work with a melted socket. This issue occurs on both sides. I have also received a traffic violation ticket after being pulled over, which I was able to get dropped because I fixed it the next day. Either way, this is a fire and safety hazard that needs to be recalled! I should not have to be replacing melting components a couple times a year! I also avoid using my fog lights because I think this melts them quicker due to extra current and heat draw. Also, to my knowledge, there was a recall for hundreds of thousands of GM vehicles for the very same issue. Why not the Pontiac G6"?"

- Mount Morris, NY, USA

problem #170

Dec 092016

G6

  • 212,522 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the service traction warning indicator illuminated and the brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 212,522.

- Richland, MO, USA

problem #169

Dec 012016

G6

  • miles
While driving city or highway brake lights come on. When you push brake pedal while this is happening brake lights go out. The brake lights are working opposite of what they should. When brake lights come on while driving if you tap brake pedal lights will go out for 5 seconds then come back on. Very dangerous driving with this issue. Car was recalled in 2014 and taken to dealership for recall fix. I never had this problem unroll now. Recall number14V252000 for corrosion in back connection. I had brake switch replaced and had computer reprogrammed 3 times now and problem persist. GM 2014 recall fix for the problem is not a fix. Car is unsafe to drive.

- Crown Point, IN, USA

problem #168

Dec 012016

G6

  • 50,000 miles
While driving the car's brakes illuminate automatically. While applying the brakes the brake lights turn off. This happens while driving in the city and on the highways both. Therefore causing any vehichles behind me to think I am no longer slowing down. This has been the case since 2009 when I first purchased the vehicle. I have taken it in to several local dealerships and auto shops. No one can seem to fix the problem correctly. This is a huge concern for my safety every day when I travel in a busy downtown area.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

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