NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

2009 Pontiac G6 (Page 2 of 9)

CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2009 is starting to have the same problems as previous model years, including the headlights blowing out due to bad connectors.

The wiring harness connections aren't a big deal to replace, as long as your dealer or mechanic doesn't charge you an arm & a leg to "diagnose" the problem.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,890 miles

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2009 Pontiac G6 electrical problems

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2009 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 9)

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problem #149

Jan 212020

G6

  • 72,000 miles

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

The power steering goes out intermittently while driving the car and only turns back on if the car is restarted. It has now happened to me coming from idle and while moving above 50mph on the freeway

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #148

Apr 042018

G6

  • 155,500 miles
My 2009 Pontiac G6 2.4L displayed power steering. It became manual steering. I turned the car off & restarted it. The power steering worked again. I was in a parking lot. I checked my cars invoices & the VIN # check which said I had the work done. I also was driving in my driveway & the wheel would start to turn then lock up & snap back hurting my wrist. I was able to park it.

- Bangor, ME, USA

problem #147

Feb 232019

G6

  • 170,000 miles
Takata recall - the left dim headlamp gets so hot that it melts the wires and the bulb connector cause the headlamp to only work sometimes or not at all. This happens when ever the lamp gets to hot whether parked, or moving.

- Logan, UT, USA

problem #146

Jun 012019

G6

  • 86,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. After starting the vehicle, the brake lights illuminated continuously. In addition the service traction, check engine, and air bag warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

- Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #145

Dec 192018

G6

  • 150,000 miles
I was driving home from school and at the intersection that I take everyday on a busy road (boulevard). When I tried to turn right at the intersection the steering wheel locked and the car went straight in the opposite lane where a semi truck was coming my way. If the semi didn't brake for me I wouldn't be alive today. It was icy and I somehow got myself back in my lane after using all my strength to turn the wheel. This was my closet to death experience to this day and I have not been in the car ever since then. The car has been parked since winter and has not only threatened my safety but has cost my pocket book a lot of money. I find it suspicious that the previous year models were recalled for electronic assist power steering failure yet my 2009 was not and is equipped with the same power steering option. I'm hoping you guys want to make it right as it would be simpler and less drama than a wrongful death law suit.

- Manhattan, KS, USA

problem #144

Apr 052019

G6

  • 123,000 miles
Brake lights are intermittently staying on continuously or not working at all. My VIN shows no recalls, however when I search online, I find the recall as a safety issue. This is occurs while I am driving

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #143

Mar 052019

G6

  • 118,023 miles

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

Power steering stops working when driving and at idle the steering wheel jerks back and forth about a half an inch.

- Huber Heights, OH, USA

problem #142

Jan 272019

G6

  • 98,580 miles
I have had issues in the past regarding electrical malfunctions with this car. My right headlight continues to go out even with me having it replaced time after time. I have taken my car in for diagnostics tests for maintenance of the car and they have come back saying the car is fine. Although when I go to drive it, somehow a light comes on. Examples include('ESC system off' lights, 'service traction' lights, 'tc' off. The main issue that I am reporting just occurred two days ago. I was driving out of the walmart parking lot onto the main road and the light on my car appeared 'power steering off service ESC' my steering wheel then stiffened up as I was turning onto the main road. There was a car turning right infront of me that I almost hit, because I lost control of my steering wheel. I then took my car into an auto repair shop where they informed me that this was something they could not fix because they don't have the parts and I would have to take it into a Pontiac or a Chevy dealership. This problem with the power steering being electrical is not safe and a recall needs to be done on this model as well. I use my car to commute to school and work everyday and this problem poses as not only a safety risk but a inconvenience to my everyday life. I would like something to be done about this issue. I have been researching this problem with Pontiac and I have noticed it's a reoccurring issue, these cars should not be sold to customers with all of these electrical problems that continue to happen. I have to now pay out of pocket to not only have this car fixed but also for a rental car in the mean time. This is not fair for me as a customer of Pontiac and I would like action to be taken. Thank you.

- Germantown, MD, USA

problem #141

Dec 312018

G6

  • miles
On the night of decemeber 31, 2018, the family and I were getting ready to go out when we noticed the car wouldn't start and all the outside lights were staying on and dim. Prior to this night, my spouse noticed that the interior lights were staying on as well so he removed the fuse as a temporary fix so that I may go to work. I believe this may be due to the recalls that I recently found out about. Im uncertain of the exact cause of this issue but from what I've read about the recallsb I believe it may have something to do with either the ignition or the brake pedal shorting out the electrical system.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #140

Jun 122018

G6

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery was replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where the technician replaced the alternator. The dealer was not called and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Calunet, IL, USA

problem #139

Dec 102018

G6

  • miles

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

Takata recall. My Pontiac G6 2009 has a power steering recall but they wont fix it because it doesnt come in as a recall when they type in my VIN but iv read about the recall, every time it gets cold my power steering goes out, doesnt matter if im on the expressway or just started my car it randomly will go out, I have a electric motor so I know im not just out of fluid, it doesnt happen in the summer time only winter when it gets cold. What do I do? I dont have the money to fix it and I feel it is wrong that the recall is there but they wont fix it just because my VIN number does not match the recall.

- Commerce Twp, MI, USA

problem #138

Jul 042017

G6

  • 125,000 miles
Temperature gauge stays at 0 when it is below 80 degrees outside, and when temperature gauge is at 0 degrees the A/C will not blow cold air. Check engine light stays on and says something about not above operating temperature when I scan it.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

problem #137

Jun 012016

G6 6-cyl

  • miles
I have a 2009 Pontiac G6 GT 4D. It is currently registered to my girlfriend VIN#[xxx]. due to the electrical and technical problems this car has given use so much problems. Especially at night. Well it has an automatic light turn on and I have notes that the back brakes will not turn on unless my foot is on the brake. It is very dangerous for me to be driving especially with children. I've had cars come from around us and tell us to turn on the lights it quit embarrassing. It ended up to whatever electrical problems it had caused the car to have engine problems to were the car was saying reduced engine problems we have spend lots of money trying to get this car running but if something was fixed something else went wrong I have change the computer that cost a lot of money it has got to the point now that the cars Cadillac converter, and fuel injectors have gone out. I have attempted to get the Cadillac converter fixed but the best thing I could do was get it hollowed out. Know it makes a loud noise. I haven't ran the car for about two years now because the cost of repair for this car is out of my budget. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #136

Feb 062018

G6

  • 97,000 miles
Left front headlight keeps going out. Once in a while it will come on briefly then go back out. Had the headlight tested, it's not the light, its the electrical. Further investigating this matter online, I found this is a very common issue with these vehicles, yet, no recall has been made available yet. Very disappointed in GM, and will take serious thought into ever purchasing another GM vehicle. This has been an on going issue for months for myself. Needless to say, this is not a cheap fix.

- Oakfield, NY, USA

problem #135

May 042018

G6

  • 120,000 miles
Takara recall my air bag light will come on saying it needs serviced but it then it goes off and I start driving again. Or it will come on and start to go off again when I stop

- Beatrice, NE, USA

problem #134

Jul 182018

G6

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. Before the vehicle was able to be insured and inspected, the contact experienced the gear shift failing to go into the park position, which prevented the key from being removed. In addition, the vehicle jerked and shook and the transmission disengaged and engaged when changing gears. Furthermore, when the contact exited the vehicle, the radio remained on and while the vehicle was in motion, there was a loss of power steering ability. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. An independent repair facility diagnosed that the alternator may need to be replaced. The vehicle was unable to be safely driven due to the failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and recommended taking it to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was not available.

- Big Springs, TX, USA

problem #133

Jul 172017

G6

  • miles
Power steering is going out when it rains steering wheel gets stuck, several electric issues, temperature sensor is broken, only works when outdoor temperature is below 85 cause ac to blow hot air. When senors gets stuck engine light comes

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #132

Jul 262018

G6

  • 107,900 miles
"takata recall " I have been haing issues with the drivers side low beam going out, had it changed several times and service place said it will continue to go out as the wires are melted and burnt and would need to be a rewired. I also having issues while driving the dash lights all go out and then come back on, feels like it loses the power steering and then goes back to normal but happens several times through out the day while driving. Dash lights, radio everything goes off, the exterior lights stay on but not inside.

- Greenbay, WI, USA

problem #131

Feb 022018

G6

  • 80,000 miles
The door locks keep locking and unlocking on their own and now the back passanger door lock stopped working. My brake lights stay on when I'm driving and the bad light keeps coming on but my garage can't figure out why, they said there's no reason for it.

- Scottdale, PA, USA

problem #130

May 242018

G6

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. While depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights failed to illuminate. However, when the brake pedal was not depressed, the brake lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they informed the contact that there was a computer shortage for the brake lights and informed the contact about NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

- Elyria, OH, USA

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