NHTSA — Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights Problems

2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
69,500 miles

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2010 Pontiac G6 lights problems

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2010 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments

problem #6

Aug 012016

G6

  • 150,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. While driving 65 mph, the contact noticed that the brake lights were not operating. Also, several warning indicators, including the service traction and electronic stability control, were illuminated. The contact also stated that the brake pedal could be difficult to depress at certain times. Furthermore, the brake lights illuminated intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to two dealers: Lithia Chevrolet of redding (200 E cypress ave, redding, ca 96002, 877-826-5557 and growney motors (1160 main St, red bluff, ca 96080, (530) 402-4420). The contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was provided an estimate for diagnostic testing. The contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (service brakes); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Red Bluff, CA, USA

problem #5

Aug 012015

G6

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. While driving various speeds, the brake lights failed to engage. When the vehicle was being driven, the brake lights illuminated; however, when the brake pedal was depressed the brake lights did not illuminate. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. Shortly after, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the cruise control had not functioned properly since the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Mayfield, KY, USA

problem #4

May 052014

G6 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated when the brakes were not engaged. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 75,000. Updated 8/19/14

- Dellroy, OH, USA

problem #3

Nov 142011

G6 4-cyl

  • 32,000 miles

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

The brake lights will turn and stay on as the car is started from cold or warm engine. While driving the brake lights will stay on and die as I press on the brake pedal. Many cars have nearly rear ended me and I've received many comments from people driving around me stating the same thing I see, brake lights are on till I hit the brakes. Which confuses them and they always have to screech they're tires to stop from impact (10 incidents). This faulty incident happened right before my warranty expires. I took in to GM and they couldn't address nor believed me because my service ESC and traction lights were off and it didn't mimick the same. But after 36, 000 miles this issue happened everyday. Unless it is 80 degrees out it doesn't come on as often more like every other start up. It is really unsafe to be driving this car on the highway or right before a heavy intersection. Will GM fix this issue or wait for a bad disaster to happen like Toyota? there are plenty of other G6 I see on the road with the same issue so I know it is not just mines. If this isn't going to be recall, GM has lost all respect, at least with Toyota they admitted to faulty brakes and went along to fix them. While GM for years have ignore this issue. My first american car and my only bad experience with a vehicle. My next car will most likely not be a GM made faulty car till this issue has been realized and address.

- Clinton Twp, MI, USA

problem #2

Mar 012011

G6

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake lights illuminated erroneously. The brake light would not illuminate when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the body control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately one and a half years later, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 88,600. The VIN was unavailable.

- Turtle Creek, PA, USA

problem #1

Jun 012012

G6 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake was engaged. Often times, the brake light would remain illuminated when the brake pedal was not being engaged. In addition, the cruise control function would deactivate independently when being utilized. The traction control and electronic stability control service warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. Updated 3/14/13

- Middle Port, NY, USA

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