CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Pontiac G8 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (70 reports).
2009 Pontiac G8 recalls
Seat belt cable may break, leaving occupant unrestrained in a crash
GM is recalling certain 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 and 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles because the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver and front passenger seats can bend repeatedly from being sat on while entering the vehicle.
Most common 2009 Pontiac G8 problems
Problem areas named in the 144 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 70 |
| Suspension | 22 |
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
| Tires | 6 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Seats | 5 |
What owners report
7/17/21 (about 94500 miles) - While driving in heavy rain on a congested highway, with my windshield wipers turned on (of course), the wipers suddenly stopped working. This could have easily killed me and my family. The wipers would not turn back on, no matter what I did. At a rest stop that afternoon, and then later during extensive testing, I found that turning the wipers on would never actually make the wipers activate--but it would cause the engine to shut off and caused the car to issue numerous, varying error codes related to numerous vehicle systems (including ABS). Through much difficulty, I was able to find that this was caused by a faulty electrical ground at what's known on th
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G8. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he noticed that the airbag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the airbag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
Was leaving for a road trip and the rear passenger door would not latch when closed. We were an hour from home, so I had to use a bungee cord to hold the door closed for the drive back. My son had to sit in the middle seat. That door is rarely used. I have ordered the part and it should be here soon. The drivers door has become difficult to open and close but I am unable to locate the part as it is backordered from GM. I understand the the vehicle is 12 years old but I maintain it very well; it is in great shape and runs well. It's scary to think that these door latches can fail so easily. Other body parts for this vehicle are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
The contact owns a 2009 PONTIAC G8. The contact stated that at start-up, the airbag default warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact proceeded to drive and noticed that the light was no longer on the instrument panel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G8. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the front passengerâs side airbag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V534000 (Air Bags) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
2009 Pontiac G8 questions
Does the 2009 Pontiac G8 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2009 Pontiac G8: Seat belt cable may break, leaving occupant unrestrained in a crash; Electrical System:Ignition; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Pontiac G8?
Based on 144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (70), Suspension (22), Electrical System (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Pontiac G8 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.