Bad connections in headlight melted right off and damaged headlight

- Montgomery, NY, USA

The turn signal switch / cancel cam stopped functioning on my original owner 2008 G6. Signals flash but stay on well after a turn is made. This should be another recall as it appears to be a common problem on these cars. Recalls are needed on the faulty headlight wiring harness and the intermediate steering shaft items as well. GM needs to be held accountable today.

- Brandon, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the passenger side low beam headlight bulb became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electrical passenger side headlight harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

- New Fairfield, CT, USA

The second headlight wiring harness failed leaving us with only one headlight, not because the bulb burned out but the wiring harness itself melted. GM refuses to own up to this problem, but a quick google search found thousands of results of people with the exact same issue. The GM dealer does not have an exact replacement part they just give out a generic wiring harness that the owner must cut and splice together. It is absolutely unacceptable that a wiring harness for such a basic essential element of the car would ever fail, much less so soon. The wires are obviously getting too hot and melting which shows a complete lack of electrical engineering that went into designing the headlight wiring. This is not a wear and tear item. Owners typically don't know that there is a problem for a very long time as the headlight will work intermittently once the wiring starts to degrade. They might notice from time to time that the lights are not as bright as normal especially when traveling over bumpy roads, or speed bumps as the jarring of the wires can force the wires in and out of contact. Make GM fix this now!!!

- Decatur, GA, USA

Driver side headlight went out, I replaced it 3 times in one week. I then go on the internet and google the problem I was having with my G6. There was over 500 thousands results of people having the same problem as me. So went to replace the headlight again and looked for any corrosion, unplugged my headlight that was supposed to be blown and it wasn't, I plugged that same headlight back in and it came on. I called GM, and complain about this problem and was told I would have to take it to the dealership and have it fixed at my cost. Very disappointed in GM!

- Bernie, MO, USA

The passenger side low beam headlight bulb has been replaced twice in the last 6 months and is out again after only two months. I have not yet taken the car in again, but will ask for further inspection of problem this time!

- Portland, TN, USA

The low beam highlight was not working when I purchased the car. The dealer where I purchased the car changed out the light bulb and with in two days the low beam was not working. This bulb has been replaced 3 times in the a 30 day period. I'm now being told by my local dealer that it is the connector that needs to be replaced. Estimated cost for repair is $100.

- Cassville, MO, USA

Brake lights stay illuminated after foot is removed from brake pedal. Cruise control doesn't work when brake lights stay on. Traction control light illuminates intermitantly. I haven't taken to dealer, however there are recalls and bulletins for these issues. Recall #13036, recall N140115 and bulletin #14118.

- Belleville, IL, USA

The headlights in my 2008 Pontiac G6 have been replaced several times in the last 16 months. The dealership service person indicates I have a bad connector possibly due to a shortage. I've had several other electrical issues with this vehicle since 2008. Currently the driver side headlight it out. The repair has not been made.

- Mullins, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, both headlights failed intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

- Manchester , GA, USA

Left low beam headlight repeatedly stops working, have replaced twice in one month. This is apparently a very common issue. Still need to check wiring for corrosion/damage.

- Lexington, KY, USA

I own a 4 door sedan G6 with power door locks - the left rear power door lock has quit causing me to have to reach across the seat to lock / unlock the door = not ideal in case of an accident. My intermediate steering shaft is clicking and grinding inside the column and the headlight wiring harness continues to melt causing the headlight to go dim = all of these safety and fire hazards need recall.

- Brandon, FL, USA

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

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

Passenger side low-beam headlight burned out. Replaced bulb. Two years later, driver side low-beam headlight burned out. Replaced with new bulb. Tech said harness was melted and no guarantee how long the new bulb would last. Three weeks later, new bulb burned out. Tech said harnesses on both driver side and passenger side were grounded out and melted. Commented that it was surprising no fire was ignited. Tech said harness design left opening, allowing water and moisture to enter light receptacles, causing corrosion, resulting in friction that allowed overheating.

- Austin, TX, USA

Small amount of smoke and burning smell coming from front grill of car. Front passenger headlight was out. Wire harness to headlight has caught fire/melted. Bulb is not burned out.

- Heber City, UT, USA

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

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

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

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