NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

2008 Pontiac G6 (Page 5 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 5 of 11)

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problem #127

Dec 092014

G6 4-cyl

  • 373,748 miles

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

Took car in to be serviced for recalls. 14118 electrical power steering assist, 13036 brake lamp malfunction, 12106 shift lever indicator may not display correct.all on Saturday. I asked to see the parts that were removed I was told they belong to GM. I asked how do I know that the services were performed.steering wheel locked up. Fought to get wheel to turn went back to dealership explained what happened. I was told they forgot to calibrate. I was told problem fixed. Power steering light came back on, chime, steering wheel lock hard to turn. I called GM (Pontiac) customer service. Days. Dealership stated they have now replaced parts again. Now they can't turn off light still. I was told hey can run a diagnostic test for $100. I was told I now need steering column replaced for $600.

- Havre De Grace, MD, USA

problem #126

Dec 042014

G6

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. When the contact started the vehicle, it rolled backwards while in drive or reverse. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #125

Nov 042014

G6

  • 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the vehicle progressively failed to start on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that there was a loose terminal connection to the battery. As a result, the technician replaced the terminal cables. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #124

Oct 012013

G6 4-cyl

  • 100,000 miles

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

My headlights keep going out on both the drivers side and passenger side. The headlights (low beam) stop working. This has happened 3 times on the drivers side and twice on the passenger side in the past year. I keep having to get the harness replaced because the wiring that connects the harness to socket keeps melting. I have owned this vehicle since 2010 and the problem started approximately 1 year ago, with no alterations to anything prior to this problem. I need to know what's causing this asap or there should be a recall, I have read plenty of other same reports for the same vehicle. This is a fire and safety hazard for me.

- Green Bay, WI, USA

problem #123

Jun 022014

G6

  • 156,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving approximately 60 mph, the reduce engine power light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The dealer stated that the computer box failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.

- Ferguson, MO, USA

problem #122

Nov 252014

G6 6-cyl

  • 101,000 miles
This is the second time the headlamp assembly wiring harness and connector has melted. A year or so ago the passenger side harness melted and now, the drivers side has melted. I am concerned about this being a potential fire hazard, if parts are being melted. I have done an internet search and have found that many other people around the county are experiencing the same problem.

- Wayne, MI, USA

problem #121

May 052014

G6 4-cyl

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 11/24/14 the vehicle was repaired. Updated 01/20/15

- Port Washington , WI, USA

problem #120

Oct 142014

G6

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the traction control and brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). However, the parts needed were not available for the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

- Dallas , TX, USA

problem #119

Oct 142014

G6

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train). The parts needed were not available to perform the recall repairs. The dealer was unable to provide an estimated timeframe for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified and contacted the dealer so the contact could schedule an appointment. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

problem #118

Oct 022014

G6

  • 72,000 miles
The first incident occurred in 07/2013 with approximately 60,000 miles on the car. The ground connector on the low beam headlight socket on the drivers side was melted and the light would not work. The connection was cleaned and the bulb was replaced. The headlight again went out around 10/2014 with the low beam headlight socket having additional melting at the bulb connector and corrosion on the wires. The headlight socket was replaced. It stopped working less than 1 week later. The headlight socket has been melted and both the socket/bulb need to be replaced again.

- Steep Falls, ME, USA

problem #117

May 182013

G6

  • 101,000 miles

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

Headlight and tail light bulbs are melting at electrical contacts causing frequent bulb failure. The last time this happened with the drivers side headlight, not only was there damage to the bulb's electrical contacts, but the wiring harness itself had melted. After complaining to the local GM dealer, they informed me that they no longer made the part and I would have to "splice" in the harness from the GMC arcadia. I do not find this as an acceptable solution as the spliced points will eventually fail also. Furthermore, what normal car owner can or should do this themselves?

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #116

Oct 032014

G6

  • 98,000 miles
Bought a used 2008 Pontiac G6 one week ago. It had an open recall--13036. This was a brake lamp malfunction which could also affect the electronic stability control and traction control (disabling them). Also possible problems were brake lights coming on when accelerating and going off when braking. This also affects the cruise control and the shifter. Had the recall work done today, October 3, 2014. By the time I got home, brake lights were continuously on, cruise control did not work, and traction control and ESC were disabled. This after GM's recall.

- Crown City, OH, USA

problem #115

Jul 012013

G6 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
My 2008 Pontiac G6 has leaked water since the day I bought it; however, I did not know how bad it was. Finally, the water leaking in ruined an electrical component - the accelerator pedal position (app) sensor. Upon investigation I found black mold all over on the inside of my car (under the carpet). Finally, GM decided to fix the leak, plus clean my carpet. Unfortunately, within 8 months it was leaking again and black mold is all over under the carpet. I worked with GM and the dealership for months; they took a very lazy approach to my situation and did not seem to care. You can actually smell mold when you get in my car. During this timeframe I have become ill and have had many (a lot of) symptoms associated with black mold exposure. General Motors is fully aware of the health concerns, but they don't really care. Clearly this is not a freak occurrence.. another complaint I found on this website from someone else: "the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While parked, the contact noticed a large accumulation of water on the front passenger's side floorboard. The failure recurred after rainy weather conditions. In addition, there was mold under the front and rear passenger's side carpet. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the air conditioner was repaired. The problem recurred two times and the air conditioner was repaired each time. The contact had concerns of the health issues related to the mold. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable."

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #114

Sep 132012

G6 6-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
Rear passenger door will not lock/unlock. Loud, rubbing noise coming from steering column when making turns. Low beam headlights work intermittently (got stopped by a policeman and warned of a citation the next time I would get stopped). I changed the bulb twice. Low beam headlight will stop working, but the bulb is not actually burned out. As a result, I had driver side bulb wiring replaced by dealer, due to charring that was present on the wiring harness. Then, it started working again. A month or so later the other one went out. Now the passenger side wiring is charred, but the bulb is fine.

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #113

Mar 042014

G6 6-cyl

  • 85,000 miles
When I was driving my car all of a sudden the headlights started to flash/turn on and off uncontrollably. I took it in for service and the dealership concluded that my wires has melted and fused together. He told me that I was lucky that there was not a fire that started, that is how bad they were melted. I had to replace wiring harness and get new bulbs, which cost me $400. There are many complaints about this issue in online forums and I am scared that something like this could happen again. I believe that it is related to the May 14, 2014 recall regarding the electrical system, electronic stability control, vehicle speed control. This is terribly dangerous and needs to be addressed by GM before more innocent people get hurt, please help!

- Oak Creek, WI, USA

problem #112

Mar 012008

G6

  • miles
Pontiac G6 2008 model has numerous issues. "service air bag" warning continuously appears on dash and console. Windshield wipers fail intermittently. Shortage of electric causing failure to power locks/windows. These are all issues recalled on other GM models. These have been an issue since we purchased this vehicle on 2008.

- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

problem #111

Jul 302014

G6 6-cyl

  • 61,438 miles
First incident I stopped in front of my home the car locked up on July 30th 2014 I had to push it to the curb and could not drive it to work. Second incident August 16th 2014 I was taking my wife to dinner and I stop at a stop light, car went dead, could not get it to go into any gear, the car would not start took 1 hour before my vehicle would go into gear. No dinner for my wife and my self. I need this recall matter to be resolved. This my transportation to work.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #110

Aug 192014

G6 6-cyl

  • 93,050 miles
While driving at 70mph on the freeway, every light on the dash came on. Speedometer stopped working but car continued to run though roughly. Was able to pull off the interstate. Turned the ignition off and car engine stopped running but all the dash lights stayed on and blower motor continued to run for about 10 minutes. Had to have vehicle towed to dealership. Was told the fusible link failed between the alternator and the starter. Was told it was not in conjunction with the recall (13036) for BCM voltage fluctuation. Dealership performed recall repair but vehicle had to be brought back a 2nd time to recalibrate the BCM.

- Grantsburg, WI, USA

problem #109

May 122014

G6

  • 94,206 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle would not exceed 1,500 rpms when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated there was resistance in the body control module. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,206.

- Fall River, MA, USA

problem #108

Aug 112014

G6

  • 70,000 miles
I have a 2008 Pontiac G6 that constantly has issues where the low beam bulbs will burn out. It kept getting worse as I was replacing them every 8-9 months. I just went to go take out the burned one the other day only to find that the whole socket the bulb is connected to was completely melted along with a nasty burn smell emitting from the back of the headlight assembly. Thankfully GM gave me an extended warranty due to constant problems with my car surrounding electrical issues so my car is being fixed my a local GM shop this coming weekend. This seems like a serious problem because other G6 owners have reported the same problem. There is something seriously wrong with these Pontiac G6 cars and GM needs to reimburse each of us for the full price we paid on these vehicles. Of you compare the amount of problems on this car vs all other cars on the market, this one by far has the most complaints on the national highway safety site. Of I had the money I would buy a new car that is not american. I hate my car so much. I hate GM for making me drive such an unsafe vehicle. There are two recalls still pending (according to the dealership) involving the brake light issue and shift cable issue. The dealership doesn't have the parts for either recall. This is such bs. Also, the dealership told me that they don't have to give me a loaner to address the recalls. From what I've read online this is illegal and they must provide one.

- New Fairfield, CT, USA

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