NHTSA — Air Bags Problems

2008 Pontiac G8 (Page 2 of 2)

2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,912 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2008 Pontiac G8 seat belts / air bags problems

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2008 Pontiac G8 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #5

Jan 242012

G8

  • 60,000 miles

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

There was a recall for the air bags in my 2008 Pontiac G8. Two week after I had this problem fixed at the GM dealer, my air bag failure light came on, indicating that if I were in a crash, my air bag may not work properly. I believe these two issues are related, even though the GM dealer stated they were not.

- Powder Springs, GA, USA

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problem #4

Oct 152010

G8

  • 25,500 miles
The air bags stopped working. Dash and computer icons signaled failure. Made appointment at GM to inspect, they indicate the control module for the airbags is not working. After two weeks they cannot locate part to make repair. They will not offer a loaner car. They cannot advise when parts will be available. The car is not compliant with federal regulation, and they are not able to repair. This seems inappropriate. And is very unsafe for my family. I have spoken with GM customer care and they have not been able to help.

- Grand Island, NY, USA

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problem #3

Jan 242009

G8

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G8. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who could figure out the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

- Lynchburg, VA, USA

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problem #2

Aug 102008

G8

  • miles
I purchased a new car in July 2008 and the airbags only detect my weight part of the time. According to GM and the dealership, the airbags may or may not detect up to 125lbs. I weigh 134lbs. When I stated this to the dealership they stated to me that even weight over 125lbs may or may not be detected. I contacted GM and they stated they trust what ever the dealership told me. This information doesn't make sense to me. I thought airbags are for safety.

- Leo, IN, USA

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problem #1

Nov 102008

G8

  • 7,500 miles
Air bag module is bad. Air bag warning light remains on and air bag is disabled. GM recommended the dealership replace the wrong module (in the passenger seat). The main module was not an available part and was told it had to be ordered from australia. GM does not seem to stock critical parts for this auto and now it's well over a month that I have to wait for this part.. if it even is the cause of the malfunction. This is a safety issue that appears to be wide spread if you view the complaints on the user G8 forum on line.

- Clifton, NJ, USA

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