CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Pontiac G6 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,080 complaints with NHTSA, including 37 crashes, 19 fires, 22 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (422 reports).
2008 Pontiac G6 recalls
Most common 2008 Pontiac G6 problems
Problem areas named in the 1,080 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 422 |
| Exterior Lighting | 246 |
| Electrical System | 225 |
| Service Brakes | 122 |
| Air Bags | 101 |
| Power Train | 86 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 67 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 52 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 44 |
| Engine | 36 |
What owners report
The power steering gets really hard when turning I saw it was a recall for it
Problem with completed recall 14V252000. Symptoms have returned. In some vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection can cause voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. This may lead to: Brake lights illuminating without the brake pedal being pressed Brake lights not illuminating when the pedal is pressed Difficulty disengaging cruise control Gear shifter not moving out of PARK without the brake pedal pressed Disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), and panic braking assist ARFC ARFC +1 These failures increase the risk of a crash
While driving my 2008 Pontiac G6 Base, I lost electrician power to the vehicle, on my car it utilizes an electric power steering module instead of fluid and a pump. When I lost power to the car the wheel became stiff but when I regained power the steering column while the vehicle was in motion did what I can only describe as "Forced knockback or steering" as when I attempted to tightly turn the wheel or turn at all the car steering wheel would yank the wheel free from my hands and prevent turning. This is extremely dangerous and especially if the car would be at high speeds or speeds needed to reach normal highway travel like 50 to 65 mph.
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G8. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 mph the cruise disconnected had erroneously deactivated and the brake lights had remained illuminated . The contact replaced brake sensors, emergency brake sensors and ABS Module but the failure continued to occur. The local dealer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact was informed of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 9
Fuel pump defective, return hose onto the top of fuel pump starts to leak fuel.Which can led to car stalling out from not having the correct fuel pressure which caused the engine to stall everywhere,the road,fire hazard,etc.
2008 Pontiac G6 questions
Does the 2008 Pontiac G6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Pontiac G6: Electrical System:Wiring; Electronic Stability Control (Esc); Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift; Steering:Electric Power Assist System; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Pontiac G6?
Based on 1,080 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (422), Exterior Lighting (246), Electrical System (225).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Pontiac G6 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.