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PONTIAC G8 Power Train Automatic Transmission

PONTIAC G8 2009 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10242125

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Aug 14, 2008.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TRANSMISSION FAILS TO DOWNSHIFT IMMEDIATELY AFTER ACCELERATING, LEAVING DRIVER IN VULNERABLE POSITION OF BEING SLOW TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AS ANTICIPATED. THIS ACTION IS A DAILY OCCURRENCE SINCE CAR PURCHASED. *TR.Mileage was 500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y09L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in SPARTANBURG, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10248208

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 16, 2008.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILS TO IMMEDIATELY DOWNSHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, LEAVING CAR AND DRIVER IN PRECARIOUS PREDICAMENT WITH TODAY'S HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TRANSMISSION ALSO CAUSES A VIBRATION WHEN SPEED DECREASES AND CAUSES DOD TO BE IMPLEMENTED. DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y09L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in SPARTANBURG, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 Tires

PONTIAC G8 2009 Tires Report #10252195

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 16, 2008.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES . I PURCHASED A 2009 PONTIAC G8 GT IN SEPTEMBER. I LIVE IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN. ACCORDING THE PONTIAC WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM/G8-2009/SPECS-FEATURES MY VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED (STANDARD EQUIPMENT) WITH ALL-SEASON TIRES. MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE HAS SUMMER ONLY TIRES, MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THE WINTER MONTHS. THERE IS NO MENTION OF THIS DANGEROUS RESTRICTION ON MY VEHICLE OR WINDOW STICKER OR DEALER PAPERWORK. LUCKILY I REALIZED THIS BEFORE DRIVING IN WINTER CONDITIONS WHICH EASILY COULD HAVE LEAD TO A SERIOUS CRASH. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y29L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in NEW BOSTON, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Fuel System, Gasoline

PONTIAC G8 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10253606

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 30, 2008.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8 GT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT FELT A VERY ROUGH VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE. THE GM MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST AT THAT TIME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS NORMAL FOR A 6.0 LITER ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN THE SNOW DUE TO THE VIBRATIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,500. UPDATED 01-26-09 *BF THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD A ROUGH IDLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS POOR FUEL MANAGEMENT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPDATED 01/26/09. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y99L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in YELM, WA. Vehicle was purchased on 20081117. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Pontiac G8 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ROTTERS AUTO CENTER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 360-357-7762 . DEALER'S CITY: OLYMPIA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 98502 .
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PONTIAC G8 Air Bags

PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10253606

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 30, 2008.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8 GT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT FELT A VERY ROUGH VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE. THE GM MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST AT THAT TIME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS NORMAL FOR A 6.0 LITER ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN THE SNOW DUE TO THE VIBRATIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,500. UPDATED 01-26-09 *BF THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD A ROUGH IDLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS POOR FUEL MANAGEMENT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPDATED 01/26/09. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y99L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in YELM, WA. Vehicle was purchased on 20081117. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Pontiac G8 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ROTTERS AUTO CENTER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 360-357-7762 . DEALER'S CITY: OLYMPIA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 98502 .
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PONTIAC G8 Power Train Automatic Transmission

PONTIAC G8 2009 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10273919

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2009 G8 (6K MILES) IS VERY ROUGH SHIFTING ESPECIALLY WHEN COLD. WHEN TRYING TO STOP, THE TRANSMISSION FREQUENTLY HESITATES TO DOWN SHIFT, REMAINING IN THE HIGHER GEAR. IF THE DRIVER DOESN'T PAY ATTENTION AND APPLY CONSTANT PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES, THE CAR WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD INTO THE INTERSECTION UNCOMMANDED. IF THE DRIVER LETS OFF THE BRAKE BEFORE THE DOWNSHIFT OCCURS, THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE DANGEROUSLY. THE DEALER APPLIED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUE BEFORE I TOOK DELIVER, BUT IT HAS NOT RESOLVED THE ISSUE. * * * THIS IS A DANGEROUS, POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM! * * * *TR.Mileage was 6500 miles. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in MIRAMAR, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 Wheels

PONTIAC G8 2009 Wheels Report #10275000

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 05, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with WHEELS . ON PONTIAC G8 GT WITH 18" WHEELS AND GOODYEAR RSA TIRES, THE WHEELS AND TIRES VERY OFTEN CANNOT BE BALANCED PROPERLY. THIS LEADS TO SEVERE STEERING WHEEL SHAKING/WOBBLING AND SOMETIMES DEALERS PUT A LOT OF WEIGHTS ON THE WHEELS ATTEMPTING TO BALANCE AN TIRE THAT CANNOT BE BALANCED, EVEN AFTER REPLACING OR REMOUNTING THE TIRE. A WEB THREAD WITH MANY COMPLAINTS: HTTP://WWW.G8BOARD.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=12322 MY G8 GT HAS THE PROBLEM EVEN AFTER THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRES AND REBALANCED THEM. PONTIAC APPARENTLY REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY SHOULD REPLACE ALL WHEELS/TIRED FOR THE G8 IF THERE IS ANY WHEEL SHAKE. *TR.Mileage was 20 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y49L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in WICHITA FALLS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Suspension Front

PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Front Report #10276710

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 09, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . THE 2009 PONTIAC G8 HAS A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT END. AT 16000KM THE BALL JOINTS WERE FALLING OUT ON MY PONTIAC G8. THIS COULD HAVE LEAD TO A CONTROL FAILURE OF THE CAR AND A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT AS THE DEALER HAS STATED THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OTHER CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I CONSIDER THIS CAR TO BE UNSAFE, AND FEEL IT SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON IT. *TR.Mileage was 10000 miles. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in AJAX, 00. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 Fuel System, Gasoline

PONTIAC G8 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10277700

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 23, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 2/23/2009: LEAVING STOP LIGHT, CAR QUITE RUNNING AND I PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. COULD NOT RESTART THE CAR. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. FOUND OUT CAR WAS OUT OF GAS, BUT GAUGE SHOWED A LITTLE OVER A 1/4 TANK. DEALERSHIP SAID GAUGE CLUSTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND CHANGED THE CLUSTER. 7/12/2009: AT 25 MPH CAR QUITE RUNNING AND I PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART AND I KNEW I WAS OUT OF GAS AGAIN. THE GAS GAUGE SHOWED JUST UNDER 1/4 TANK. I GOT SOME GAS AND WENT TO THE GAS STATION. THE GAS TANK HOLDS 19 GALLONS, BUT I ONLY ABLE TO PUMP IN LESS THAN 16 GALLONS. I THINK SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE FUEL PICKUP, NOT THE GAUGE. I WAS LUCKY THAT THIS DID NOT HAPPEN DURING HIGHER SPEEDS AND TRAFFIC. *TR.Mileage was 2829 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y99L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in LOCUST GROVE, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Suspension Front Control Arm

PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Front Control Arm Report #10281825

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Aug 24, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, HE NOTICED A LOUD NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500 AND THE CURRENT WAS MILEAGE 4,800..Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57YX9L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in MANCHESTER, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Steering

PONTIAC G8 2009 Steering Report #10283535

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 25, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING . 2009 PONTIAC G8. AUTO VEERS TO THE RIGHT, NEED TO KEEP PULL ING DOWN ON LEFT SIDE OF STEERING WHEEL TO GO STRAIGHT. GM REP CLAIMS G8 WAS MADE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT IF DRIVER FELL ASLEEP PREVENTING HEAD ON COLLISIONS. THREE DEALERS UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. GM REP STATES THAT THE G8 WAS INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED TO VEER TO THE RIGHT IF DRIVER FELL ASLEEP, WHICH COULD CAUSE CAR TO GO ON SIDEWALK, ETC. AND INJURE PEOPLE. GM REFUSES TO REPURCHASE VEHICLE. THEY OFFERED TO GIVE US 4 NEW TIRES AND EXTENDED WARRANTY 60,000 ADD. MILES, FOR A CAR THAT THEY CLAIM HAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOPS FOR 28 DAYS, SINCE 3-26-09 PURCHASE. REPLACING STRUT BEARINGS, BALANCE & ROTATED TIRES, ALIGNED FRONT END, WITH NO CHANGE. TOOK THE CAR TO 2 OTHER PONTIAC DEALERS DROVE & FOUND IT VEERED TO RIGHT AND BOTH ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITHOUT SUCCESS. ALSO ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, GAS CAP VIBRATES LOOSE BY ITSELF. DEALER TIGHTENED CAP AND DID SMOKE TEST WHICH SHOULD NO LEAKS. CAR REQUIRES NEW GAS CAP. *TR.Mileage was 722 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2ER57739L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in HOMOSASSA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Fuel System, Other

PONTIAC G8 2009 Fuel System, Other Report #10283535

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 25, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER . 2009 PONTIAC G8. AUTO VEERS TO THE RIGHT, NEED TO KEEP PULL ING DOWN ON LEFT SIDE OF STEERING WHEEL TO GO STRAIGHT. GM REP CLAIMS G8 WAS MADE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT IF DRIVER FELL ASLEEP PREVENTING HEAD ON COLLISIONS. THREE DEALERS UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. GM REP STATES THAT THE G8 WAS INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED TO VEER TO THE RIGHT IF DRIVER FELL ASLEEP, WHICH COULD CAUSE CAR TO GO ON SIDEWALK, ETC. AND INJURE PEOPLE. GM REFUSES TO REPURCHASE VEHICLE. THEY OFFERED TO GIVE US 4 NEW TIRES AND EXTENDED WARRANTY 60,000 ADD. MILES, FOR A CAR THAT THEY CLAIM HAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOPS FOR 28 DAYS, SINCE 3-26-09 PURCHASE. REPLACING STRUT BEARINGS, BALANCE & ROTATED TIRES, ALIGNED FRONT END, WITH NO CHANGE. TOOK THE CAR TO 2 OTHER PONTIAC DEALERS DROVE & FOUND IT VEERED TO RIGHT AND BOTH ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITHOUT SUCCESS. ALSO ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, GAS CAP VIBRATES LOOSE BY ITSELF. DEALER TIGHTENED CAP AND DID SMOKE TEST WHICH SHOULD NO LEAKS. CAR REQUIRES NEW GAS CAP. *TR.Mileage was 722 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2ER57739L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in HOMOSASSA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint

PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Report #10284751

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 21, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE LEFT SIDE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED AND HAVE FAILED AGAIN ALONG WITH THE RIGHT SIDE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR HIS VIN AND HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A TOTAL FAILURE AND TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000..Mileage was 3000 miles. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in MANDEVILLE, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Report #10288669

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL # 09V172000 (TIRES: PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS) ON JUNE 12, 2009. SINCE THE RECALL REPAIR, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. SHE ASKED THE DEALER TO RESET THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM FOR THE FRONT TIRES TO 25, AND THE REAR TIRES PRESSURE TO 28; HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO RESET THE TPMS. HE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT FILED REPORT NUMBER 71-767919699. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO REFUSED TO CHANGE THE TIRE SPECIFICATION SINCE THE FRONT TIRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE 36 AND THE REAR TIRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE 39. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,811. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,264. UPDATED 11/3/09 *CN THE AIR BAG REQUIRED A REPLACEMENT PART, DUE TO THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS COMING ON. UPDATED 11/06/09.*JB.Mileage was 6811 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2ER57799L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in TOLEDO, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20080919. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Pontiac G8 2009 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Pontiac G8 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BORWN AUTOMOTIVE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 419-531-0151 . DEALER'S CITY: TOLEDO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 43615 .
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PONTIAC G8 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

PONTIAC G8 2009 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Report #10288669

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL # 09V172000 (TIRES: PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS) ON JUNE 12, 2009. SINCE THE RECALL REPAIR, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. SHE ASKED THE DEALER TO RESET THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM FOR THE FRONT TIRES TO 25, AND THE REAR TIRES PRESSURE TO 28; HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO RESET THE TPMS. HE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT FILED REPORT NUMBER 71-767919699. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO REFUSED TO CHANGE THE TIRE SPECIFICATION SINCE THE FRONT TIRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE 36 AND THE REAR TIRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE 39. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,811. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,264. UPDATED 11/3/09 *CN THE AIR BAG REQUIRED A REPLACEMENT PART, DUE TO THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS COMING ON. UPDATED 11/06/09.*JB.Mileage was 6811 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2ER57799L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in TOLEDO, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20080919. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Pontiac G8 2009 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Pontiac G8 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BORWN AUTOMOTIVE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 419-531-0151 . DEALER'S CITY: TOLEDO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 43615 .
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PONTIAC G8 Suspension Front

PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Front Report #10290028

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 15, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . FRONT SUSPENSION: CONTROL AND CASTER ARMS: BALL JOINTS. *TR.Mileage was 10000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y39L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Report #10290028

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 15, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SUSPENSION . FRONT SUSPENSION: CONTROL AND CASTER ARMS: BALL JOINTS. *TR.Mileage was 10000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y39L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Report #10290064

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 07, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SUSPENSION . AFTER ONLY 11,000 MILES MY FRONT RIGHT BALL JOINT WAS BAD AND A WOBBLE WAS NOTICED WHEN BRAKING HARD. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE LCA TO FIX IT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE PREMATURE FAILURE AND COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE INJURIES IF A MORE SOLID FIX ISN'T COMPLETED. *TR.Mileage was 11000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y69L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in QUINCY, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Front Report #10290064

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 07, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . AFTER ONLY 11,000 MILES MY FRONT RIGHT BALL JOINT WAS BAD AND A WOBBLE WAS NOTICED WHEN BRAKING HARD. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE LCA TO FIX IT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE PREMATURE FAILURE AND COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE INJURIES IF A MORE SOLID FIX ISN'T COMPLETED. *TR.Mileage was 11000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y69L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in QUINCY, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Report #10290141

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 28, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SUSPENSION . ":ALIGNMENT PULL" PONTIAC G8 2009. WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN TO THE LEFT, STEERING DOES NOT COME BACK TO CENTER, PULLS TO LEFT. WHEN MAKING A SHARP RIGHT, STEERING DOES NOT CENTER, PULLS TO THE RIGHT. TIRE AIR PRESSURE HAS BEEN CHECKED, TIRE HAVE BEEN BALANCED AND CHECK FOR OUT OF ROUND. *TR.Mileage was 5700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y59L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in YOUNGSSVILLE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Steering

PONTIAC G8 2009 Steering Report #10290141

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 28, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING . ":ALIGNMENT PULL" PONTIAC G8 2009. WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN TO THE LEFT, STEERING DOES NOT COME BACK TO CENTER, PULLS TO LEFT. WHEN MAKING A SHARP RIGHT, STEERING DOES NOT CENTER, PULLS TO THE RIGHT. TIRE AIR PRESSURE HAS BEEN CHECKED, TIRE HAVE BEEN BALANCED AND CHECK FOR OUT OF ROUND. *TR.Mileage was 5700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y59L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in YOUNGSSVILLE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Suspension Front

PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Front Report #10290222

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . MY PONTIAC G8 GT HAS EXPERIENCED PREMATURE AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS WEAR AND FAILURE FROM ALL FOUR OF THE FRONT BALL JOINTS -- UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS. GM HAS STATED THAT THIS WEAR IS FROM A BAD "BOOT DESIGN", BUT THERE ARE NUMEROUS VEHICLES WITH MULTIPLE BOOT REPLACEMENTS AND CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENTS THAT HAVE THEN GONE BAD -- ONCE AGAIN. THIS THEREFORE POINTS TO THE BALL JOINT DESIGN AS BEING THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF THE PREMATURE WEAR AND FAILURE! THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON ALL FOUR OF THE CONTROL ARMS FOR THIS VEHICLE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED BY A FAULTY BALL JOINT BREAKING! *TR.Mileage was 25000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y99L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in WALDEN, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PONTIAC G8 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10290564

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 30, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 2009 PONTIAC G8GT WITH 13000 MILES NEEDS ALL FOUR ROTORS TURNED. UNBELIEVABLY POOR MATERIAL QUALITY FOR A HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLE. *TR.Mileage was 13150 miles. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in MIRAMAR, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 Suspension Front

PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Front Report #10291055

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 07, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE STRUTS HAVE BEEN REPEATEDLY REPAIRED. HE HAS TAKEN HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE STRUTS INSULATED ON THE VEHICLE WERE DEFECTIVE AND COULD NOT BE REPLACED. THE DEALERS ARE ALSO OUT OF THE PARTS AND DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. .Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2ER57719L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in SUFFERN, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Power Train Manual Transmission

PONTIAC G8 2009 Power Train Manual Transmission Report #10293057

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 17, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8, WITH A 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION. HE CAN SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR ONLY WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 15 TO 20 MPH. CONSEQUENTLY THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 4TH GEAR. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC FOR THAT MODEL TYPE. THE PONTIAC MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. UPDATED 12/22/09. LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SECOND GEAR IS LOCKED OUT FROM ABOUT 10 MPH TO 25 MPH. WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO MERGE FROM A STOP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THERE ISN'T TIME TO FIGURE OUT WHICH GEAR TO SELECT AFTER ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT TO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE LOOSES MOMENTUM, THE ENGINE RPM'S DROP TO AN IDLE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 12/29/09. *JB.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EP57WX9L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in SPRINGHILL, KS. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20090417. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Pontiac G8 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BOB BROGDEN'S . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 913-782-1500 . DEALER'S CITY: OLATHE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: KS. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 66061 .
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PONTIAC G8 Suspension Front

PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Front Report #10294013

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 14, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . AT 23,000 MILES MY LOWER FRONT RIGHT BALL JOINT WENT BAD AND A WOBBLE WAS NOTICED WHEN BRAKING HARD. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT BALL JOINT WAS BAD AND THIS A COMMON PROBLEM AND SOME VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED BUT MY CAR WAS NOT ON THE RECALL OR CAMPAIGN LIST. THE BALL JOINT PROBLEM IS A WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITHIN THE G8 COMMUNITY BUT IS NOT BEING TAKEN SERIOUSLY BY THE DEALERS OR GM. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE, THIS PROBLEM COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. THEY HAVE REDESIGNED REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARMS/BALL JOINTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BUT THEY HAVE LIMITED INVENTORY. THIS RECALL SHOULD BE MADE PUBLIC TO INFORM THE CONSUMER OF THE POTENTIAL FAILURE AND DESTRUCTION THAT COULD TAKE PLACE. THIS RECALL SHOULD BE OPENED UP TO ALL G8'S NOT JUST BE VIN NUMBER. OBVIOUSLY THERE ARE MORE CARS THAT HAVE DEFECTIVE PARTS THAT ARE NOT BEING INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. *TR.Mileage was 23000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y49L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in SAINT JOSEPH, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

PONTIAC G8 2009 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Report #10297369

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 23, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . 2009 PONTIAC G8/GT. TIRE PRESSURE STICKER ON THE DOOR IS DIFFERENT FROM PRESSURES LISTED IN MANUAL WHICH IS THE REVERSE OF THE VISUAL DASHBOARD DISPLAY. THERE ARE CONSIDERABLE DIFFERENCES WHICH COULD WELL IMPACT THE SAFETY OF HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING. I HAVE PHOTOS AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY. *TR.Mileage was 10000 miles. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in PITTSBURG, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 Power Train

PONTIAC G8 2009 Power Train Report #10308244

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 23, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . ALSO OCCURRED AGAIN ON 1/26/2010/ ON THE INTERSTATE IT LOSES ALL POWER, ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, IGNITION STOPS, POWER STEERING STOPS, BRAKES FAIL - COMPLETE VEHICLE STOPPAGE AND FULL OPERATING SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AT 70 MPH, TWICE! *TR.Mileage was 16900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y59L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in CAPE CORAL, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Electrical System

PONTIAC G8 2009 Electrical System Report #10308244

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 23, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ALSO OCCURRED AGAIN ON 1/26/2010/ ON THE INTERSTATE IT LOSES ALL POWER, ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, IGNITION STOPS, POWER STEERING STOPS, BRAKES FAIL - COMPLETE VEHICLE STOPPAGE AND FULL OPERATING SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AT 70 MPH, TWICE! *TR.Mileage was 16900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y59L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in CAPE CORAL, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Fuel System, Gasoline

PONTIAC G8 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10308244

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 23, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . ALSO OCCURRED AGAIN ON 1/26/2010/ ON THE INTERSTATE IT LOSES ALL POWER, ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, IGNITION STOPS, POWER STEERING STOPS, BRAKES FAIL - COMPLETE VEHICLE STOPPAGE AND FULL OPERATING SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AT 70 MPH, TWICE! *TR.Mileage was 16900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y59L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in CAPE CORAL, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Electrical System

PONTIAC G8 2009 Electrical System Report #10308246

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 23, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . FIRST OCCURRED N 11/23/2009. ON THE INTERSTATE IT LOSES ALL POWER, ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, IGNITION STOPS, POWER STEERING STOPS, BRAKES FAIL - COMPLETE VEHICLE STOPPAGE AND FULL OPERATING SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AT 70 MPH, TWICE! SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS 1/26/2010. *TR.Mileage was 17150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y59L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in CAPE CORAL, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Fuel System, Gasoline

PONTIAC G8 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10308246

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 23, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . FIRST OCCURRED N 11/23/2009. ON THE INTERSTATE IT LOSES ALL POWER, ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, IGNITION STOPS, POWER STEERING STOPS, BRAKES FAIL - COMPLETE VEHICLE STOPPAGE AND FULL OPERATING SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AT 70 MPH, TWICE! SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS 1/26/2010. *TR.Mileage was 17150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y59L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in CAPE CORAL, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Power Train

PONTIAC G8 2009 Power Train Report #10308246

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 23, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . FIRST OCCURRED N 11/23/2009. ON THE INTERSTATE IT LOSES ALL POWER, ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, IGNITION STOPS, POWER STEERING STOPS, BRAKES FAIL - COMPLETE VEHICLE STOPPAGE AND FULL OPERATING SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AT 70 MPH, TWICE! SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS 1/26/2010. *TR.Mileage was 17150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y59L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in CAPE CORAL, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Electrical System Instrument Panel

PONTIAC G8 2009 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10317628

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2010.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN YOU START THE ENGINE THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. THE CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT HAS SPOKE WITH BOTH THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER. BOTH STATED THAT THEY CAN NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE PROBLEM CAN BE DUPLICATED. THE DEALER DID INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER. THE LAST TIME THE PROBLEM HAPPENED WAS LAST WEEK AND STILL HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS TO KEEP RESTARTING THE VEHICLE MULTIPLE TIMES BECAUSE THE ENGINE AND THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS KEEP SHUTTING OFF, WHICH PREVENTS HIM FROM DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4400 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5444..Mileage was 4400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57YX9L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in FERNANDINA BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 Exterior Lighting Headlights

PONTIAC G8 2009 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #10317628

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2010.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN YOU START THE ENGINE THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. THE CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT HAS SPOKE WITH BOTH THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER. BOTH STATED THAT THEY CAN NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE PROBLEM CAN BE DUPLICATED. THE DEALER DID INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER. THE LAST TIME THE PROBLEM HAPPENED WAS LAST WEEK AND STILL HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS TO KEEP RESTARTING THE VEHICLE MULTIPLE TIMES BECAUSE THE ENGINE AND THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS KEEP SHUTTING OFF, WHICH PREVENTS HIM FROM DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4400 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5444..Mileage was 4400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57YX9L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in FERNANDINA BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #10330847

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 14, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIFFICULT TO REACH AND CHANGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BUMPER AND HEADLIGHT FIXTURES WOULD HAVE TO BE TAKEN OFF TO GET TO THE BELT. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE CHANGE COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BY THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 12,000. .Mileage was 12000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y99L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Suspension

PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Report #10339586

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 22, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SUSPENSION . MY 2009 PONTIAC G8GT WITH 14,000 MILES HAS HAD A FRONT END SHAKE IN IT SINCE NEW. HAVE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER 8 TIMES TO HAVE IT FIXED TO NO AVAIL. HE CAR HAS STARTED TO WANDER BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY SO I DECIDED TODAY I WAS INSPECTING IT TO SEE IF I COULD FIND ANYTHING. THE LAST TIME I HAD IT TO THE DEALER I TOLD THEM I COULD HER THE FRONT STRUT BUSHINGS GOING BAD THIS WAS ABOUT 1000 MILES AGO. TODAY DURING MY INSPECTION I FOUND THAT BOTH FRONT STRUT BUSHINGS ARE BAD. I WAS CHECKING A COUPLE OF FORUM BOARDS TODAY AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR AND PONTIAC AN GM ARE WELL AWARE OF IT. WHY HAVEN'T THEY ARE ANYBODY MADE GM STEP UP AND FIX THIS BEFORE SOMEBODY GET HURT OR KILLED? *TR.Mileage was 14034 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y99L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in WEST GROVE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Steering

PONTIAC G8 2009 Steering Report #10339586

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 22, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING . MY 2009 PONTIAC G8GT WITH 14,000 MILES HAS HAD A FRONT END SHAKE IN IT SINCE NEW. HAVE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER 8 TIMES TO HAVE IT FIXED TO NO AVAIL. HE CAR HAS STARTED TO WANDER BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY SO I DECIDED TODAY I WAS INSPECTING IT TO SEE IF I COULD FIND ANYTHING. THE LAST TIME I HAD IT TO THE DEALER I TOLD THEM I COULD HER THE FRONT STRUT BUSHINGS GOING BAD THIS WAS ABOUT 1000 MILES AGO. TODAY DURING MY INSPECTION I FOUND THAT BOTH FRONT STRUT BUSHINGS ARE BAD. I WAS CHECKING A COUPLE OF FORUM BOARDS TODAY AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR AND PONTIAC AN GM ARE WELL AWARE OF IT. WHY HAVEN'T THEY ARE ANYBODY MADE GM STEP UP AND FIX THIS BEFORE SOMEBODY GET HURT OR KILLED? *TR.Mileage was 14034 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y99L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in WEST GROVE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Suspension Front

PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Front Report #10346266

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2010.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . IN APRIL 2009 MY PONTIAC G8 BEGAN MAKING GROANING AND CRACKING NOISES. OBSERVATION INDICATE THAT NOISE IS COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND IS MOST PREVALENT WHEN THE CAR IS WARM. RESEARCH ON THE NUMEROUS WEBSITES INDICATE THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM. UNFORTUNATELY, THE DEALERS DON'T SEEM TO UNDERSTAND THE SEVERITY OF THE PROBLEM AND THE POTENTIAL SAFETY IMPACT OF LOSING CONTROL OF THE AUTOMOBILE. SO FAR THE MOST COMMON RESPONSE SEEMS TO BE TO IGNORE IT OR PROVIDE A PIECE MEAL SOLUTION. I BELIEVE IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE STEERING IS EFFECTED AND AN ACCIDENT OCCURS. IT SEEMS THE GT MODELS ARE MOST EFFECTED WITH NO MENTION OF THE V6 OR THE GXP EDITIONS HAVING PROBLEMS. THE GXP HAS IMPROVED FRONT SUSPENSION AND THE V6 IS LIGHTER. IT MAY BE THAT THE G8 GT VERSION HAS A ENGINE THAT IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND ULTIMATELY CAUSES A DEGRADATION OF THE SUSPENSIONS PERFORMANCE. I HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO THE DEALER THREE DIFFERENT TIMES AND SO FAR THE ONLY THING THEY HAVE DONE IS REPLACE A TIE ROD. THE NOISE ABATED BUT NOW CONTINUES. SO FAR THERE HAVE BEEN NO SAFETY CONSEQUENCES BECAUSE I TEND TO BABY THE CAR BECAUSE I DON'T TRUST THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *TR.Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57YX9L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in ALEXANDRIA, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Seat Belts

PONTIAC G8 2009 Seat Belts Report #10360706

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Aug 23, 2010.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . DRIVING UP A ROAD AND THE SEAT BELT STUCK AND STARTED TO PULL IN TIGHTER AND TIGHTER WHERE IT LEFT MARKS ACROSS DAUGHTERS BODY. CALLED ONSTAR, TURNED CAR OFF, CALLED 911 AND SEATBELTS WOULDN'T RELEASE TO UNDO SO WE CUT THE SEAT BELT TO GET HER OUT. IT HAPPENED ONCE, AND TWO DAYS LATER THE FRONT TIGHTENED ON ME AND NEVER TOUCHED BRAKE TO MAKE IT DO THAT. WORKING WITH PONTIAC TO REPLACE BELTS IN CAR 2 MONTHS LATER. TAKING FOREVER TO DO. *TR .1 person(s) were injured. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in HORSEHEADS, NY. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 Air Bags Frontal

PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Frontal Report #10400058

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2011.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN MY WIFE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT (WEIGHT 125LBS) THE AIRBAG DOES NOT TURN ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID IT WAS IN NORMAL TOLERANCES AND IT COULD BE THE WAY SHE IS POSITIONED IN THE SEAT. THE LOANER CAR I WAS DRIVING (2011 CADILLAC DTS) THE AIR BAG INDICATOR CAME ON AND STAYED ON THE ENTIRE TIME SHE WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I BELIEVE THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY LIABILITY. I HAVE BEEN ON THE PONTIAC G8 FORUM WEBSITE AND OTHER OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME THING. *TR.Mileage was 7000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y69L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in NAPLES, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Pontiac G8 2009 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Steering

PONTIAC G8 2009 Steering Report #10409056

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 14, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with STEERING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-70 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE WHEELS WERE REALIGNED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE FACTORY WHEELS WERE NEVER CORRECTLY ALIGNED, CAUSING THE TREAD ON THE TIRES TO RAPIDLY WEAR. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE WHEELS. THE WHEELS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE WHEELS AND TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. .Mileage was 25000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EP57W49L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in MABLETON, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PONTIAC G8 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10414792

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2011.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY THROW ABS/TRACTION CONTROL/BRAKE SYSTEM/AIRBAGS FAILURE NOTICES; VEHICLE THEN GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS INTO FIRST GEAR. HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES, DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR. THEY HAVE CLEARED ALL MIL/DTC CODES AND RE-FLASHED ECM 3 TIMES. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 70MPH AND TWICE ON CITY STREETS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, WITH SIGNIFICANT CHANCE FOR ACCIDENT/CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS THIS CONDITION, LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURS, AS ENGINE DELIVERS NO POWER TO TRANSMISSION AND CAR IS LIMITED TO 25MPH MAXIMUM SPEED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y09L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in LOUISVILLE, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Vehicle Speed Control

PONTIAC G8 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10414792

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2011.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY THROW ABS/TRACTION CONTROL/BRAKE SYSTEM/AIRBAGS FAILURE NOTICES; VEHICLE THEN GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS INTO FIRST GEAR. HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES, DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR. THEY HAVE CLEARED ALL MIL/DTC CODES AND RE-FLASHED ECM 3 TIMES. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 70MPH AND TWICE ON CITY STREETS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, WITH SIGNIFICANT CHANCE FOR ACCIDENT/CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS THIS CONDITION, LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURS, AS ENGINE DELIVERS NO POWER TO TRANSMISSION AND CAR IS LIMITED TO 25MPH MAXIMUM SPEED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y09L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in LOUISVILLE, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Electronic Stability Control

PONTIAC G8 2009 Electronic Stability Control Report #10414792

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2011.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY THROW ABS/TRACTION CONTROL/BRAKE SYSTEM/AIRBAGS FAILURE NOTICES; VEHICLE THEN GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS INTO FIRST GEAR. HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES, DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR. THEY HAVE CLEARED ALL MIL/DTC CODES AND RE-FLASHED ECM 3 TIMES. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 70MPH AND TWICE ON CITY STREETS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, WITH SIGNIFICANT CHANCE FOR ACCIDENT/CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS THIS CONDITION, LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURS, AS ENGINE DELIVERS NO POWER TO TRANSMISSION AND CAR IS LIMITED TO 25MPH MAXIMUM SPEED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y09L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in LOUISVILLE, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Electronic Stability Control Report #10414804

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2011.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY THROW ABS/TRACTION CONTROL/BRAKE SYSTEM/AIRBAGS FAILURE NOTICES; VEHICLE THEN GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS INTO FIRST GEAR. HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES, DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR. THEY HAVE CLEARED ALL MIL/DTC CODES AND RE-FLASHED ECM 3 TIMES. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 70MPH AND TWICE ON CITY STREETS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, WITH SIGNIFICANT CHANCE FOR ACCIDENT/CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS THIS CONDITION, LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURS, AS ENGINE DELIVERS NO POWER TO TRANSMISSION AND CAR IS LIMITED TO 25MPH MAXIMUM SPEED. *TR.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y09L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in LOUISVILLE, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Air Bags

PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10414804

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2011.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY THROW ABS/TRACTION CONTROL/BRAKE SYSTEM/AIRBAGS FAILURE NOTICES; VEHICLE THEN GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS INTO FIRST GEAR. HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES, DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR. THEY HAVE CLEARED ALL MIL/DTC CODES AND RE-FLASHED ECM 3 TIMES. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 70MPH AND TWICE ON CITY STREETS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, WITH SIGNIFICANT CHANCE FOR ACCIDENT/CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS THIS CONDITION, LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURS, AS ENGINE DELIVERS NO POWER TO TRANSMISSION AND CAR IS LIMITED TO 25MPH MAXIMUM SPEED. *TR.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y09L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in LOUISVILLE, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Power Train Automatic Transmission

PONTIAC G8 2009 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10414804

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2011.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY THROW ABS/TRACTION CONTROL/BRAKE SYSTEM/AIRBAGS FAILURE NOTICES; VEHICLE THEN GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS INTO FIRST GEAR. HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES, DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR. THEY HAVE CLEARED ALL MIL/DTC CODES AND RE-FLASHED ECM 3 TIMES. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 70MPH AND TWICE ON CITY STREETS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, WITH SIGNIFICANT CHANCE FOR ACCIDENT/CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS THIS CONDITION, LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURS, AS ENGINE DELIVERS NO POWER TO TRANSMISSION AND CAR IS LIMITED TO 25MPH MAXIMUM SPEED. *TR.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y09L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in LOUISVILLE, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Electrical System

PONTIAC G8 2009 Electrical System Report #10414804

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2011.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY THROW ABS/TRACTION CONTROL/BRAKE SYSTEM/AIRBAGS FAILURE NOTICES; VEHICLE THEN GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS INTO FIRST GEAR. HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES, DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR. THEY HAVE CLEARED ALL MIL/DTC CODES AND RE-FLASHED ECM 3 TIMES. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 70MPH AND TWICE ON CITY STREETS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, WITH SIGNIFICANT CHANCE FOR ACCIDENT/CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS THIS CONDITION, LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURS, AS ENGINE DELIVERS NO POWER TO TRANSMISSION AND CAR IS LIMITED TO 25MPH MAXIMUM SPEED. *TR.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y09L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in LOUISVILLE, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Seats

PONTIAC G8 2009 Seats Report #10424818

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 03, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with SEATS . PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW ON 2/28/2009 FROM LOCAL GM DEALER. MULTIPLE FAILURES OF GM PART #92207874. OTHER FAILURES OCCURRED ON 8/11/10 (23,629); 10/27/10 (26,082); AND, 7/22/11 (35,300). COMMUNICATED MY CONCERNS ABOUT MULTIPLE FAILURES, OTHER CAUSES, AND POSSIBLE LATENT DEFECT IN DESIGN TO GM CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM AS EARLY AS OCTOBER 2010 (GM CASE #71-884084012) AND AGAIN IN AUGUST 2011 (GM CASE #71-979563998). FAILURE OF PART PRECLUDES OPERATOR ADJUSTMENT OF SEAT WHILE CAR DOOR IS CLOSED AND IF LEFT UNADDRESSED WILL LIKELY CAUSE CHAFFING OF THE UNDER SEAT WIRING HARNESS, SHORTING OUT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011 GM CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM STATES "GM DOES NOT SEE THIS AS A MANUFACTURER'S CONCERN, THE SEAT IS DESIGNED PROPERLY FOR DAILY USE, AND IS OUTSIDE GM FACTORS OF CONTROL." ALL REPLACEMENTS HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER 3YR/36K MILE WARRANTY, BUT NO CORRECTION HAS BEEN MADE TO PRECLUDE FUTURE FAILURES. SIMILAR FAILURE OF OTHER G8 OWNERS IS EVIDENT ON INTERNET FORUM WEB BOARDS SUCH AS: HTTP://WWW.G8BOARD.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=23189 HTTP://WWW.G8BOARD.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=30721 CURRENTLY NEW CAR WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND PART IS NOW COVERED BY ONLY 12M/12K MILE "REPAIR" WARRANTY. GIVEN HISTORY OF FAILURES OF THIS PART I EXPECT OTHER FAILURES TO CONTINUE TO OCCUR. ALSO FILED SAME COMPLAINT WITH TEXAS STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND TEXAS MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD ON THIS SAME DATE..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7678 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EP57W19L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in ROCKWALL, TX. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Steering

PONTIAC G8 2009 Steering Report #10441569

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 30, 2011.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with STEERING . ABOVE ABOUT 40 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A SHAKE AND THE DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME THAT THEY DO NOT FEEL IT, SEEMS LIKE THEY WANT NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THAT SEEMS LIKE GM WANTS NOTHING TO DO WITH. THIS IS A LINK TO A 30 PAGE THREAD OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND ALMOST EVERY PERSON THAT IS HAVING THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THIS IS CURRENTLY AN ANNOYANCE BUT IT MAY BE A SIGN OF A FAILING STEERING / SUSPENSION PART. HTTP://WWW.G8BOARD.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=46325. *TR.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y39L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in WORTH, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Suspension

PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Report #10441569

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 30, 2011.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . ABOVE ABOUT 40 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A SHAKE AND THE DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME THAT THEY DO NOT FEEL IT, SEEMS LIKE THEY WANT NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THAT SEEMS LIKE GM WANTS NOTHING TO DO WITH. THIS IS A LINK TO A 30 PAGE THREAD OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND ALMOST EVERY PERSON THAT IS HAVING THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THIS IS CURRENTLY AN ANNOYANCE BUT IT MAY BE A SIGN OF A FAILING STEERING / SUSPENSION PART. HTTP://WWW.G8BOARD.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=46325. *TR.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y39L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in WORTH, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Air Bags Frontal

PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Frontal Report #10442178

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2012.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8 GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V534000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE TECHNICIANS ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SDM MODULE FAILED AND WOULD PREVENT THE AIR BAGS FROM DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL BUT NOT FOR THE SDM MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 59,900. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/09/12*LJ UPDATED 02/13/12.Mileage was 59900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y49L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in KNOCKSVILLE, TN. Vehicle was purchased on 20110501. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Pontiac G8 2009 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Pontiac G8 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RAY VARNER FORD . DEALER'S CITY: CLINTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 37716 .
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10442178

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2012.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8 GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V534000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE TECHNICIANS ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SDM MODULE FAILED AND WOULD PREVENT THE AIR BAGS FROM DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL BUT NOT FOR THE SDM MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 59,900. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/09/12*LJ UPDATED 02/13/12.Mileage was 59900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y49L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in KNOCKSVILLE, TN. Vehicle was purchased on 20110501. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Pontiac G8 2009 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Pontiac G8 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RAY VARNER FORD . DEALER'S CITY: CLINTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 37716 .
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PONTIAC G8 Suspension

PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Report #10443281

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2010.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . I RECENTLY ENCOUNTERED A CLUNKING/KNOCKING NOISE IN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS, AS WELL AS SEVERE SHAKING/VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING AND STEERING. THIS MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND ON FREEWAY CURVES. SINCE THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TRUSTED LOCAL MECHANIC. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. AFTER DOING SOME ADDITIONAL RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THERE WERE BOTH A SERVICE BULLETIN AND A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN FOR ISSUES WITH THE G8 SUSPENSION, SPECIFICALLY THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. THESE ISSUES INCLUDED PROBLEMS WITH THE RUBBER BOOT OVER THE FRONT END LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT, WHICH MAY BECOME DISLODGED OR TORN COMPROMISING THE SEAL. MOISTURE INSIDE THE BALL JOINT SEAL COULD CAUSE CORROSION, SHORTENING THE SERVICE LIFE OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. MY LOCAL MECHANIC COMPLETED THE REPAIRS AND ALSO DID A FRONT-END ALIGNMENT. THEY SUPPLIED ME WITH THE DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARMS, WHICH SHOWED EVIDENCE OF THE TORN RUBBER BOOT ON BOTH ARMS AND CORROSION. AFTER CONTACTING WITH GMS CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY ARE NOT EVEN INTERESTED IN DISCUSSING FURTHER BECAUSE I DID NOT TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP (WHO CHARGE OVER $1,000 FOR THESE REPAIRS). I EVEN OFFERED TO SEND THEM THE DEFECTIVE PARTS, BUT THEY WEREN'T INTERESTED. THEY USED THE EXCUSE THAT THE RECALL ONLY INCLUDED CERTAIN VIN'S AND MINE WASN'T INCLUDED, YET I HAD THE SAME EXACT PART FAILURE AND SYMPTOMS AS OTHER VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y99L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in MACOMB, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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PONTIAC G8 Electrical System

PONTIAC G8 2009 Electrical System Report #10447993

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 17, 2010.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I AM THE 2ND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE I BOUGHT IT WITH 20,000 MILES AND NOW IT HAS 41,000. THE CAR HAS HAD 5 RECALLS SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT WHICH I UNDERSTAND IS NOT A BAD THING CAUSE THEY ARE FIXING THE PROBLEMS,BUT WHEN THE PROBLEM KEEPS EXISTING AND GM SAYS "ILL GIVE YOU A YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE FOR THE TROUBLE" COME ON, I HAVE 3 KIDS THAT RIDE IN THE CAR,AND PARTS THAT DON'T BELONG ON THE CAR BECAUSE THEY DON'T MAKE THEM ANYMORE, (WIRING HARNESS) THE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND NOW I HAVE NO HIGH BEAMS , GM RESPONSE TO THAT WAS "WE WILL PUT NEW BULBS IN FOR YOU TO SEE IF THAT WORKS" HELLO WHEN BOTH LIGHTS GO OUT THE SAME TIME AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON I MAY NOT BE AN EXPERT BUT I CAN SAY I THINK THERE JUST MIGHT BE A PROBLEM, BUT NOT TO GM. I PUT THE RISK OF 3 KIDS LIVES EVERYDAY I DRIVE THE CAR WONDERING IF THE CAR IS GOING TO GET ME FROM POINT A TO POINT B BECAUSE THE WIRING HARNESS IS JUST PIECES OF OTHER CARS PUT TOGETHER TO MAKE IT WORK. WITH MY CAR IN THE SHOP AGAIN NOW AS WE SPEAK, GM DOES NOT CARE ABOUT SAFETY OF MY KIDS OR MYSELF,THE CAR DOESN'T NEED TO BE ON THE ROAD BUT IM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THEY DON'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BUT OFFER ME A YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE, IT WOULDN'T BE A BAD OFFER IF I NEEDED MY OIL CHANGED OR TIRES ROTATED, BUT THAT'S NOT THE PROBLEM, ALL 10 RECALLS ON THE CAR HAVE BEEN ELECTRICAL AND WITH THE TRANSMISSION. MY QUESTION TO GM IS WHY SELL A CAR YOU CANNOT FIX WITH THE RIGHT PARTS OR MAKE IT RIGHT BY TAKING THE CAR BACK ???? I AM A VERY UNHAPPY CUSTOMER!!! *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2ER57789L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in BRIDGEPORT, WV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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PONTIAC G8 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Report #10458664

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2009.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN THE RAIN, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE DRIVER¿S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS IN A COMA FOR FOUR DAYS AND SUFFERED PERMANENT BRAIN DAMAGE TO HIS FRONTAL LOBE. THERE WERE NO OTHER INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BY E-MAIL AND HAD NOT RESPONDED TO HIS INQUIRIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AFTER HE HAD THE ACCIDENT. UPDATED EVOQ 06/20/12....UPDATED 07/11/12 *BF UPDATED 07/16/12 UPDATED 08/08/12 .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EP57WX9L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in WINCHESTER, VA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20090202. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Pontiac G8 2009 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Pontiac G8 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: KEN MOTOR COMPANY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 540-667-1500 . DEALER'S CITY: CENTRALIA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WV. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 26601 .
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PONTIAC G8 Electrical System

PONTIAC G8 2009 Electrical System Report #10471648

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2012.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . AIR BAG FAULT OCCURRED AND DISPLAYED IN TWO PLACES ON MY DASH WHEN I STARTED MY CAR TO GO TO WORK. I HAD NOT DRIVEN THIS CAR IN A MONTH AND JUST A FEW WEEKS PRIOR TO THE LAST TIME IT WAS DRIVEN I HAD ANOTHER AIRBAG RECALL PERFORMED. TOOK CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT THE PASSENGER SENSOR MODULE HAD A SHORT CIRCUIT IN IT. UNKNOWN TO ME ALL THE VEHICLE AIRBAGS WERE DISABLED WITH THIS FAULT PER THE SERVICE TECH. IT SEEMS TERRIBLE UNSAFE TO DISABLE ALL AIRBAGS FOR A PASSENGER SENSING MODULE. IT SHOULD FAIL ACTIVE RATHER THAN FAIL PASSIVE FOR SAFETY. I HAVE ALSO FOUND NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THIS MODULE FAILING NEAR THE TIME OF WARRANTY EXPIRATION NOT NECESSARILY AFTER. THOUGH MINE WAS AFTER BY DATE NOT MILEAGE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y89L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in WOODINVILLE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Air Bags

PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10471648

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2012.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . AIR BAG FAULT OCCURRED AND DISPLAYED IN TWO PLACES ON MY DASH WHEN I STARTED MY CAR TO GO TO WORK. I HAD NOT DRIVEN THIS CAR IN A MONTH AND JUST A FEW WEEKS PRIOR TO THE LAST TIME IT WAS DRIVEN I HAD ANOTHER AIRBAG RECALL PERFORMED. TOOK CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT THE PASSENGER SENSOR MODULE HAD A SHORT CIRCUIT IN IT. UNKNOWN TO ME ALL THE VEHICLE AIRBAGS WERE DISABLED WITH THIS FAULT PER THE SERVICE TECH. IT SEEMS TERRIBLE UNSAFE TO DISABLE ALL AIRBAGS FOR A PASSENGER SENSING MODULE. IT SHOULD FAIL ACTIVE RATHER THAN FAIL PASSIVE FOR SAFETY. I HAVE ALSO FOUND NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THIS MODULE FAILING NEAR THE TIME OF WARRANTY EXPIRATION NOT NECESSARILY AFTER. THOUGH MINE WAS AFTER BY DATE NOT MILEAGE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y89L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in WOODINVILLE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Seat Belts

PONTIAC G8 2009 Seat Belts Report #10491462

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 07, 2012.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . WHEN CAR STARTED SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT FOR DRIVER ILLUMINATES BUT NO CONCURRENT AUDIBLE CHIME. ONCE SEAT BELT IS ENGAGED DRIVER WARNING LIGHT GOES OUT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y39L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in PICKERING, AK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Suspension

PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Report #10508515

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 17, 2013.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . THIS CAR CLEARLY HAS LCA (LOWER CONTROL ARM) ISSUES. I HAD MINE REPLACED 10K MILES AGO. THEY ARE NOISY AGAIN. WITH JUST A LITTLE RESEARCH YOU WILL FIND THAT AROUND 80% OF G8 OWNERS HAVE FRONT END SUSPENSION ISSUES. WHY ISN'T GM RECALLING THIS? *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in SOUTHBRIDGE, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Report #10509551

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2012.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WANDERED OUT OF THE LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM AND LOOSE BALL JOINTS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE A PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57YX9L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in DECATUR, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Air Bags

PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10520729

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2013.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . STARTED TO DRIVE THE CAR AND AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON,WITH A CHIME SOUND. CALL DEALER AND WAS TOLD CAR WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 36665 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y19L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Electrical System

PONTIAC G8 2009 Electrical System Report #10523393

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 22, 2013.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. ..UPDATED 07-05-13 *BF .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 73390 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EP57W49L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in WHITTIER, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Pontiac G8 2009 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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PONTIAC G8 Air Bags

PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10531936

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 10, 2012.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . I HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM ON MY 2009 PONTIAC G8. IT HAS A SENSOR ON THE PASSENGER SEAT WHICH SEND A SIGNAL TO THE AIR BAG MODULE TO DEPLOY IF A PERSON IS SITTING ON THE SEAT. IF THERE IS NO PERSON SITTING THERE,IT WILL NOT DEPLOY THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. THE ISSUE IS THAT THE SENSOR STOPPED WORKING. SO NOW BECAUSE OF A SENSOR THAT IS UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT, ALL THE AIRBAGS ON THE CAR WILL NOT DEPLOY IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. I FEEL THAT SUCH A SYSTEM SHOULD NOT FAIL SO PREMATURELY. MY CAR HAS 45000 MILES ON IT, AND AS YOU KNOW ITS NOT EVERYDAY THAT A PASSENGER SITS ON THAT SEAT. ALSO, THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. MANY OTHER PONTIAC G8 OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM. BUT BECAUSE IT HAPPENED EARLY ON THEIR VEHICLES THEY WERE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. SO DID NOT FILED A COMPLAINT. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AS I FEEL MY SAFETY IS JEOPARDY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC7Y19L1. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10542925

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 07, 2013.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE, A DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF THE CAR AND WE SWERVED TO MISS IT AND RAN OFF THE ROAD DOWN INTO A DEEP DITCH AND HITTING A DRAIN TILE. THE ENTIRE FRONT NOSE OF THE CAR IS DESTROYED, THE HOOD, AND DRIVER SIDE FRONT FENDER AND DOOR. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING MY HUSBAND TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND BUST THE WINDSHIELD WITH HIS HEAD. I HAD MY SEATBELT ON BUT WAS INJURED ALSO. HAD MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED THE WAY THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO, THESE INJURIES MAY NOT HAVE OCCURRED AT ALL. I NOW HAVE A CAR THAT IS MORE THAN LIKELY TOTALED AND HOSPITAL BILLS WHERE WE WENT TO SEE A DOCTOR THE NEXT DAY. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 57000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57YX9L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in HARTSVILLE, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Structure Body

PONTIAC G8 2009 Structure Body Report #10542925

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 07, 2013.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE, A DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF THE CAR AND WE SWERVED TO MISS IT AND RAN OFF THE ROAD DOWN INTO A DEEP DITCH AND HITTING A DRAIN TILE. THE ENTIRE FRONT NOSE OF THE CAR IS DESTROYED, THE HOOD, AND DRIVER SIDE FRONT FENDER AND DOOR. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING MY HUSBAND TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND BUST THE WINDSHIELD WITH HIS HEAD. I HAD MY SEATBELT ON BUT WAS INJURED ALSO. HAD MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED THE WAY THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO, THESE INJURIES MAY NOT HAVE OCCURRED AT ALL. I NOW HAVE A CAR THAT IS MORE THAN LIKELY TOTALED AND HOSPITAL BILLS WHERE WE WENT TO SEE A DOCTOR THE NEXT DAY. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 57000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57YX9L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in HARTSVILLE, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Air Bags

PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10549703

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 18, 2013.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . WHEN I GOT INTO THE CAR TO GO TO WORK, THE SRS AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, FLASHING AND DID NOT GO OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER A FEW DAYS LATER AND WAS GIVEN THE CODES U0170 AND B0081, WHICH APPARENTLY POINT TO A DEFECTIVE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODULE IS TO SENSE IF THERE IS A PASSENGER OR NOT. APPARENTLY, SINCE THIS MODULE IS BAD, IT THREW THE ABOVE CODES AND DISABLES ALL AIRBAGS. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, NO BAGS WILL DEPLOY UNTIL THIS IS FIXED. I HAVE JUST FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH GM VEHICLES AND UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THERE ARE MANY REPORTED ISSUES WITH THIS. SINCE THIS HAS BEEN A FEDERAL REQUIREMENT SINCE 1998, THIS SHOULD BE AN ISSUE THAT IS COVERED UNDER A RECALL IF THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY, AS THE SENSORS ARE NOT A NORMAL WEAR ITEM. WHILE THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT YET, THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND WITH IT BEING A KNOWN ISSUE, GM SHOULD RECALL ALL VEHICLES WITH THIS ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41826 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57YX9L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in ASHEVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10552639

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 12, 2013.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . I HAVE AN DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG FAILURE ISSUE, HAVE HAD IT AT THE DEALER AND THEY TELL ME THAT A MISSING CLIP IS CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO MALFUNCTION. I HAVE SEEN THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE. I FEAR THAT THE AIR BAG COULD BLOW UP IN MY FACE AS I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 65 MPH!! THE ONLY THING THE DEALER HAS TO OFFER IS REPLACE THE AIRBAG AT 1100.00. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND GM SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THEIR PROBLEM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72000 miles. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in AUBURN, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 Electronic Stability Control

PONTIAC G8 2009 Electronic Stability Control Report #10553778

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 25, 2013.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . PONTIAC G8 GT ABS/SES/TRACTION CONTROL OFF INDICATORS/MESSAGES AND OR LOSS OF POWER WITH THE RADIO TURNED UP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41000 miles. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in RADCLFF, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Traction Control System

PONTIAC G8 2009 Traction Control System Report #10553778

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 25, 2013.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM . PONTIAC G8 GT ABS/SES/TRACTION CONTROL OFF INDICATORS/MESSAGES AND OR LOSS OF POWER WITH THE RADIO TURNED UP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41000 miles. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in RADCLFF, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Air Bags

PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10555267

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 02, 2013.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT AIR BAG SYSTEM WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND REPROGRAMMED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V534000 (AIR BAGS) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y29L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in GREENLEY, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10559122

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . AFTER HEARING ABOUT FELLOW G8 OWNERS EXPERIENCING AN AIR BAG FAULT LIGHT, I WAS NOT SURPRISED TO SEE MY LIGHT COME ON AFTER STARTING IT LAST WEEK. I HAVE THE DREADED PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE FAULT CODES B0081 AND U0170. I KNOW THAT GM HAD PREVIOUS AIR BAG ISSUES AND HAD A RECALL ON THE G8 AND I HAD THAT RECALL DONE AS SOON AS I WAS ABLE TO. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE GM LOOK MORE INTO THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE I HEAR MORE AND MORE OWNERS ARE HAVING THIS POP UP WITH THEIR CARS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS NOW I DON'T DRIVE MY CAR UNTIL I CAN GET THIS FIXED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS WOULD BE TOTALLY ON ME TO PAY FOR THIS CORRECTION. I THOUGHT SAFETY RELATED ISSUES SHOULD BE UNDER A WARRANTY NO MATTER WHAT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT GM KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE WHEN I GO TO ORDER THE PART THAT IS REQUIRED, THE PART NUMBER HAS BEEN CHANGED TO A HIGHER/DIFFERENT NUMBER THAN THE ORIGINAL. THIS CLARIFIES THAT NOT ONLY DOES GM KNOW WHICH PART TO REPLACE TO SOLVE THE ISSUE, BUT THEY CREATED A NEW AND UPDATED MODULE TO SOLVE THE ISSUE; CLARIFYING THAT THEY DO ACKNOWLEDGE THERE IS A FAULTY PART. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 23478 miles. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Tires

PONTIAC G8 2009 Tires Report #10561591

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 27, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with TIRES . MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S PLUS ARE "CHUNKING" RUBBER SEPARATION. I PURCHASED MY MICHELIN PILOT A/S PLUS FROM DISCOUNT TIRES IN DECEMBER 2011(34,030 MI). MICHELIN STATES A 45K MI WARRANTY ON THESE TIRES. I'VE ROTATED THEM EVERY 5-6K MI. RIGHT NOW I'VE DRIVEN ON THEM 22K MILES. I WENT TO DISCOUNT TIRE (1/27/2014) AND THEY SAID THE FRONT TIRES ARE "CHUNKING". YOU CAN SEE TIRE SEPARATION FROM THE LAYERS OF RUBBER. THE ASST MGR ADVISED ME HE HAS SEEN THIS WITH THE MICHELIN'S PILOT A/S PLUS AND THEY WOULD PRORATE ME FOR SOME NEW TIRES. TO ME THIS IS A DEFECT AND SHOULD BE A FULL REPLACEMENT AT 100% MICHELIN'S EXPENSES. PLEASE PLEASE! INVESTIGATE THESE TIRES. *TR.Mileage was 56210 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y09L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in LILBURN, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 Service Brakes

PONTIAC G8 2009 Service Brakes Report #10563907

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 11, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ERRONEOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 09V172000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, TIRES). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000. UPDATED 04/29/14*LJ.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y79L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in CLINTON TWP, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Pontiac G8 2009 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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PONTIAC G8 Tires

PONTIAC G8 2009 Tires Report #10563907

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 11, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with TIRES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ERRONEOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 09V172000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, TIRES). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000. UPDATED 04/29/14*LJ.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y79L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in CLINTON TWP, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Pontiac G8 2009 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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PONTIAC G8 Air Bags

PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10574604

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR SON TO DAYCARE THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN OUR 2009 PONTIAC G8 WITH ONLY 31K ON IT. WE BROUGHT IT A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY READ THE CODES AND THEY CAME BACK AS U0170 AND B0081. TOLD US IT WILL BE OVER $400.00 FOR PARTS AND AROUND $300.00 IN LABOR SINCE THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY WHICH THE CAR STILL HAS AS THIS TIME. WE WOULD BE STUCK PAYING FOR IT. THESE ITEMS SHOULD NOT WEAR OUT AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT GM KNOWS ABOUT AND HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT. SINCE THIS SRS LIGHT IS ON IT MAKES THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT SHUTS THE AIRBAGS OFF THAT ARE MANDATORY SINCE 1998. NOW WITH THE STATE INSPECTION COMING UP SOON (NOT SURE IF IT PASSES WITH THE SRS LIGHT ON) THE CAR WILL HAVE TO CONTINUE TO SIT HERE IN THE DRIVEWAY AS IT IS UNSAFE TO PUT MY WIFE & SON IN UNTIL HE HAVE A EXTRA $900.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. GM SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THIS AS THEY KNOW OF THE PROBLEM ITS NOT A HANDFUL OF CARS ITS HUNDREDS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 31453 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y09L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in BREWSTER, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10576592

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . I PURCHASED MY G8 GT BRAND NEW IN FEB. 2009. IN 2012 I HAD MY PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON. I WAS AWARE OF A RECALL AND BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL BUT AS A ONE TIME COURTESY THEY WILL FIX IT. THE LIGHT WENT OFF AND I FELT SAVE DRIVING MY CAR. WELL, MARCH OF 2014 MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. NOW A DIFFERENT LIGHT. THE FIRST LIGHT SAID PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THIS TIME IT SAYS AIR BAG FAULT. AGAIN, I FEEL VERY UNSAFE DRIVING MY VEHICLE WITH THIS LIGHT ON. I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE AGAIN, AND THEY INFORM ME THAT IT IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND IT WILL COST ME $800.00 TO REPLACE WHATEVER MODULE THAT IS BROKEN. HOW MANY MODULES MAKE UP THE COMPRESSION OF THE AIR BAG AND HOW COME AIR BAG SAFETY NO MATTER WHICH MODULE OR LIGHT ISN'T PART OF THE RECALL? IN ADDITION TO THE AIR BAG PROBLEM I ALSO HAD PROBLEMS IN 2009-2011 WITH THE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS AND MOUNTS, FRONT SUSPENSION, AND A BAD HARMONIC BALANCE, LASTLY ROTORS WARPED OFTEN. I PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS CAR AND EXPECTED MAINTENANCE FOR THIS VEHICLE TO BE COSTLY AT SOME POINT BUT NOT THE SAFETY EQUIPMENT THAT GM SHOULD MAKE SURE IS FLAWLESS BEFORE MASS PRODUCING A DEATH TRAP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y59L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in UPPER DARBY, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Suspension

PONTIAC G8 2009 Suspension Report #10576979

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 29, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . WHILE MAKING A SOME WHAT SHARP TURN TO THE LEFT ON A FREEWAY AT APPROX 60 MILES PER HOUR (LEGAL SPEED FOR SITUATION) NOTED VIBRATION IN RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION. IT FELT LIKE THE TIRE WAS ATTEMPTING TO COME OFF THE RIM.. I BACKED OFF AND THE PROBLEM DISSIPATED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT REAR LOWER SUPPORT ARM HAD SEVERE PLAY IN THE BALL JOINT. THE SAME ISSUE IS PRESENT WITH LESS WEAR IN THE FRONT LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE PLAY HAS CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR IN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED REGULARLY AT THE DEALERSHIP AT SUGGESTED 5,000 MILE TIME FRAME. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT DETECT ANY PROBLEM IN THE SUSPENSION DURING ANY OF THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCES. CONSIDERING THE MILEAGE ON THE CAR THERE IS UNREASONABLE WEAR OCCURRING IN SUSPENSION PART CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49035 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2ER57769L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in KIRKLAND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Vehicle Speed Control

PONTIAC G8 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10577925

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 05, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CONTACT STATED THE WHILE HE PRECEDED THROUGH AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE EMITTED A BURNT ODOR AND THE WHEELS SMOKED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE INTO A SAFE AREA, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 60,000. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y09L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in MONTGOMERY, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 Air Bags

PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10578610

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . I WAS GOING OVER TSB AND RECALLS AND NOTICED THERE WAS AN UPDATE FOR THE AIRBAG. HERE IS WHERE THE FUN STARTS! MY WIFE SCHEDULES AN APPOINTMENT WITH OUR LOCAL DEALER AND TAKES IT IN FOR THE SOFTWARE FLASH. ALL GOOD RIGHT? WRONG! THE SERVICE TECH TOLD HER SHE NEEDS TO HAVE THE AIRBAG MODULE AND SENSOR REPLACED AT THE TUNE OF 1200.00 BUCKS AND NOW A AIRBAG LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON. I TOLD MY WIFE TO CONTACT GM CUSTOMER SERVICE, WHICH SHE DID LAST WEDNESDAY (04/02) AND WAS ASSIGNED A CASE ID AND CASE WORKER WHICH SHE EXPLAINED THE ISSUE TOO AND WAS TOLD SHE WOULD BE CALLED BACK WITH IN 24 HOURS.. WELL GUESS WHAT, HAVEN'T HEARD BACK YET. SHE HAS MADE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT THEM WITH NO CALLS RETURNED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 83000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y69L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in BROKEN ARROW, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10583422

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . THE AIR BAG FAULT LIGHT CAME ON IN OUR 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CAR HAS ONLY 41,000 MILES. WHY WOULD AIR BAG SYSTEM FAIL? IT HAS NO ACCIDENTS AND LOW MILES. TOOK TO DEALER "QUALITY CHEVROLET IN ESCONDIDO CALIFORNIA TO HAVE THE CODES READ AS MY READER WOULD NOT DISPLAY THEM. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD DIAGNOSE IT FOR $115.14. DEALER KEPT IT TWO DAYS AS THEY SAID THEY WERE TOO BUSY WITH GM IGNITION KEY RECALL AND DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO READ THE ERROR CODES. THE SECOND DAY, DEALER SAID "BAD NEWS", YOU WILL NEED TO PAY US AN ADDITIONAL $1,041.00 TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT PRESENCE MODULE. TOTAL WOULD BE $1,156.14. THEY SAID ALL OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WON'T WORK WHILE YOU HAVE THIS ERROR CODE. THIS IS CRAZY. A SAFETY SYSTEM LIKE THIS SHOULD NOT FAIL AND IT SHOULD NOT KILL ALL THE OTHER AIR BAGS. I ASKED DEALER FOR ERROR CODES AND PART NUMBER. THE ERROR CODES ARE U0170 LOSS COMMUNICATION WITH PASSENGER PRESENCE AND B0081 PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM. THE PART NUMBER IS GM #92225595. I CHECKED THE INTERNET AND THE PRICE FOR NEW MODULE FROM A GM PARTS SELLER WITH 1 YEAR WARRANTY IS $262.50. I CHECKED THE WEB NHTSA AND OTHER SITES AND THIS FAILURE IS VERY COMMON FOR THIS PONTIAC G8 VEHICLE. IT SHOULD BE COVERED BY GM FOR FREE AS A RECALL OR WARRANTY. PLUS, IT SHOULD NOT DISABLE ALL THE OTHER AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS NEGLIGENT AND UNSAFE. PLUS, THE DEALER IS TAKING HUGE PROFIT ON REPLACEMENT FEE. IT TOOK ME 10 MINUTES TO REMOVE THE MODULE FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHY WOULD THE DEALER "QUALITY CHEVROLET IN ESCONDIDO CALIFORNIA" BE SO GREEDY ON SAFETY ITEM AND CHARGE $1,156.14 FOR REPLACING A $262.50 PART THAT TAKES ONLY 10 MINUTES TO REMOVE AND 10 MINUTES TO REPLACE AND 10 MINUTES TO CALIBRATE OR PROGRAM? THIS IS PURE GREED AND DEALER IS SIMPLY CAPITALIZING ON THIS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41361 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y69L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in ESCONDIDO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Electrical System

PONTIAC G8 2009 Electrical System Report #10583422

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE AIR BAG FAULT LIGHT CAME ON IN OUR 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CAR HAS ONLY 41,000 MILES. WHY WOULD AIR BAG SYSTEM FAIL? IT HAS NO ACCIDENTS AND LOW MILES. TOOK TO DEALER "QUALITY CHEVROLET IN ESCONDIDO CALIFORNIA TO HAVE THE CODES READ AS MY READER WOULD NOT DISPLAY THEM. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD DIAGNOSE IT FOR $115.14. DEALER KEPT IT TWO DAYS AS THEY SAID THEY WERE TOO BUSY WITH GM IGNITION KEY RECALL AND DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO READ THE ERROR CODES. THE SECOND DAY, DEALER SAID "BAD NEWS", YOU WILL NEED TO PAY US AN ADDITIONAL $1,041.00 TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT PRESENCE MODULE. TOTAL WOULD BE $1,156.14. THEY SAID ALL OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WON'T WORK WHILE YOU HAVE THIS ERROR CODE. THIS IS CRAZY. A SAFETY SYSTEM LIKE THIS SHOULD NOT FAIL AND IT SHOULD NOT KILL ALL THE OTHER AIR BAGS. I ASKED DEALER FOR ERROR CODES AND PART NUMBER. THE ERROR CODES ARE U0170 LOSS COMMUNICATION WITH PASSENGER PRESENCE AND B0081 PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM. THE PART NUMBER IS GM #92225595. I CHECKED THE INTERNET AND THE PRICE FOR NEW MODULE FROM A GM PARTS SELLER WITH 1 YEAR WARRANTY IS $262.50. I CHECKED THE WEB NHTSA AND OTHER SITES AND THIS FAILURE IS VERY COMMON FOR THIS PONTIAC G8 VEHICLE. IT SHOULD BE COVERED BY GM FOR FREE AS A RECALL OR WARRANTY. PLUS, IT SHOULD NOT DISABLE ALL THE OTHER AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS NEGLIGENT AND UNSAFE. PLUS, THE DEALER IS TAKING HUGE PROFIT ON REPLACEMENT FEE. IT TOOK ME 10 MINUTES TO REMOVE THE MODULE FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHY WOULD THE DEALER "QUALITY CHEVROLET IN ESCONDIDO CALIFORNIA" BE SO GREEDY ON SAFETY ITEM AND CHARGE $1,156.14 FOR REPLACING A $262.50 PART THAT TAKES ONLY 10 MINUTES TO REMOVE AND 10 MINUTES TO REPLACE AND 10 MINUTES TO CALIBRATE OR PROGRAM? THIS IS PURE GREED AND DEALER IS SIMPLY CAPITALIZING ON THIS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41361 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y69L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in ESCONDIDO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Seats

PONTIAC G8 2009 Seats Report #10583422

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SEATS . THE AIR BAG FAULT LIGHT CAME ON IN OUR 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CAR HAS ONLY 41,000 MILES. WHY WOULD AIR BAG SYSTEM FAIL? IT HAS NO ACCIDENTS AND LOW MILES. TOOK TO DEALER "QUALITY CHEVROLET IN ESCONDIDO CALIFORNIA TO HAVE THE CODES READ AS MY READER WOULD NOT DISPLAY THEM. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD DIAGNOSE IT FOR $115.14. DEALER KEPT IT TWO DAYS AS THEY SAID THEY WERE TOO BUSY WITH GM IGNITION KEY RECALL AND DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO READ THE ERROR CODES. THE SECOND DAY, DEALER SAID "BAD NEWS", YOU WILL NEED TO PAY US AN ADDITIONAL $1,041.00 TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT PRESENCE MODULE. TOTAL WOULD BE $1,156.14. THEY SAID ALL OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WON'T WORK WHILE YOU HAVE THIS ERROR CODE. THIS IS CRAZY. A SAFETY SYSTEM LIKE THIS SHOULD NOT FAIL AND IT SHOULD NOT KILL ALL THE OTHER AIR BAGS. I ASKED DEALER FOR ERROR CODES AND PART NUMBER. THE ERROR CODES ARE U0170 LOSS COMMUNICATION WITH PASSENGER PRESENCE AND B0081 PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM. THE PART NUMBER IS GM #92225595. I CHECKED THE INTERNET AND THE PRICE FOR NEW MODULE FROM A GM PARTS SELLER WITH 1 YEAR WARRANTY IS $262.50. I CHECKED THE WEB NHTSA AND OTHER SITES AND THIS FAILURE IS VERY COMMON FOR THIS PONTIAC G8 VEHICLE. IT SHOULD BE COVERED BY GM FOR FREE AS A RECALL OR WARRANTY. PLUS, IT SHOULD NOT DISABLE ALL THE OTHER AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS NEGLIGENT AND UNSAFE. PLUS, THE DEALER IS TAKING HUGE PROFIT ON REPLACEMENT FEE. IT TOOK ME 10 MINUTES TO REMOVE THE MODULE FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHY WOULD THE DEALER "QUALITY CHEVROLET IN ESCONDIDO CALIFORNIA" BE SO GREEDY ON SAFETY ITEM AND CHARGE $1,156.14 FOR REPLACING A $262.50 PART THAT TAKES ONLY 10 MINUTES TO REMOVE AND 10 MINUTES TO REPLACE AND 10 MINUTES TO CALIBRATE OR PROGRAM? THIS IS PURE GREED AND DEALER IS SIMPLY CAPITALIZING ON THIS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41361 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y69L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in ESCONDIDO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Seats Report #10584996

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2013.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SEATS . OUR 2009 PONTIAC G8 GT WITH 54,000 MILES STARTING HAVING THE AIR BAG FAULT LIGHT SHOW UP DURING STARTUP OF THE VEHICLE. THIS FAULT STAYED ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. I RESEARCHED THIS FAULT ON THE INTERNET, INCLUDING PONTIAC FORUMS, AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OTHER PONTIAC G8 OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD A SIMILAR FAULT. I ALSO FOUND ON THE INTERNET THAT THERE WAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF GM PRODUCTS THAT HAS THE SAME FAULT. I FOUND THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE FINDINGS ON THE INTERNET STATED THAT THE ISSUE WAS THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE AND/OR SENSOR. ON 4-22-14, WE TOOK OUR G8 TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE (PN#92225595) AND PASSENGER PRESENCE SENSOR (PN#92220398). THE AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE WILL NOT FUNCTION WITH THIS CURRENT FAULT. THE COST TO REPAIR THE ISSUE QUOTED BY THE DEALERSHIP IS $1,193.94. I DECIDED TO SPEAK WITH GM CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE VIA PHONE. GM CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONDED TO MY CONCERN WITH A NEGOTIATED COST DOWN TO $500 + TAX. I DO APPRECIATE THE REDUCTION IN COST BUT FEEL THAT THIS IS A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT THERE IS ALOT OF HISTORY ON THIS ISSUE SINCE 2007 (PER THE INTERNET RESEARCH) AND I FEEL THAT THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y69L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in ROGERSVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 Electrical System

PONTIAC G8 2009 Electrical System Report #10584996

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2013.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . OUR 2009 PONTIAC G8 GT WITH 54,000 MILES STARTING HAVING THE AIR BAG FAULT LIGHT SHOW UP DURING STARTUP OF THE VEHICLE. THIS FAULT STAYED ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. I RESEARCHED THIS FAULT ON THE INTERNET, INCLUDING PONTIAC FORUMS, AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OTHER PONTIAC G8 OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD A SIMILAR FAULT. I ALSO FOUND ON THE INTERNET THAT THERE WAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF GM PRODUCTS THAT HAS THE SAME FAULT. I FOUND THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE FINDINGS ON THE INTERNET STATED THAT THE ISSUE WAS THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE AND/OR SENSOR. ON 4-22-14, WE TOOK OUR G8 TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE (PN#92225595) AND PASSENGER PRESENCE SENSOR (PN#92220398). THE AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE WILL NOT FUNCTION WITH THIS CURRENT FAULT. THE COST TO REPAIR THE ISSUE QUOTED BY THE DEALERSHIP IS $1,193.94. I DECIDED TO SPEAK WITH GM CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE VIA PHONE. GM CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONDED TO MY CONCERN WITH A NEGOTIATED COST DOWN TO $500 + TAX. I DO APPRECIATE THE REDUCTION IN COST BUT FEEL THAT THIS IS A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT THERE IS ALOT OF HISTORY ON THIS ISSUE SINCE 2007 (PER THE INTERNET RESEARCH) AND I FEEL THAT THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y69L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in ROGERSVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 Air Bags

PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10584996

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2013.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . OUR 2009 PONTIAC G8 GT WITH 54,000 MILES STARTING HAVING THE AIR BAG FAULT LIGHT SHOW UP DURING STARTUP OF THE VEHICLE. THIS FAULT STAYED ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. I RESEARCHED THIS FAULT ON THE INTERNET, INCLUDING PONTIAC FORUMS, AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OTHER PONTIAC G8 OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD A SIMILAR FAULT. I ALSO FOUND ON THE INTERNET THAT THERE WAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF GM PRODUCTS THAT HAS THE SAME FAULT. I FOUND THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE FINDINGS ON THE INTERNET STATED THAT THE ISSUE WAS THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE AND/OR SENSOR. ON 4-22-14, WE TOOK OUR G8 TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE (PN#92225595) AND PASSENGER PRESENCE SENSOR (PN#92220398). THE AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE WILL NOT FUNCTION WITH THIS CURRENT FAULT. THE COST TO REPAIR THE ISSUE QUOTED BY THE DEALERSHIP IS $1,193.94. I DECIDED TO SPEAK WITH GM CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE VIA PHONE. GM CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONDED TO MY CONCERN WITH A NEGOTIATED COST DOWN TO $500 + TAX. I DO APPRECIATE THE REDUCTION IN COST BUT FEEL THAT THIS IS A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT THERE IS ALOT OF HISTORY ON THIS ISSUE SINCE 2007 (PER THE INTERNET RESEARCH) AND I FEEL THAT THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y69L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in ROGERSVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 Unknown Or Other

PONTIAC G8 2009 Unknown Or Other Report #10587656

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . AIRBAG FAULT COMES ON WITH A VEHICLE CHIME ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LIGHT BLINKS A FEW TIMES THEN STAYS ON THE SCREEN FOR A RANDOM AMOUNT OF TIME. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. AT THIS TIME I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD AROUND 45MPH WITH NO ACCELERATION. I HEARD THE CHIME AND AIRBAG LIGHT COME ON. IT WENT A WAY AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES THEN CAME BACK ON AGAIN FOR NO REASON. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57YX9L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in MADISON HEIGHTS, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 Air Bags

PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10587656

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . AIRBAG FAULT COMES ON WITH A VEHICLE CHIME ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LIGHT BLINKS A FEW TIMES THEN STAYS ON THE SCREEN FOR A RANDOM AMOUNT OF TIME. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. AT THIS TIME I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD AROUND 45MPH WITH NO ACCELERATION. I HEARD THE CHIME AND AIRBAG LIGHT COME ON. IT WENT A WAY AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES THEN CAME BACK ON AGAIN FOR NO REASON. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57YX9L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in MADISON HEIGHTS, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10592157

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 17, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . I STARTED MY CAR AND THE AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT IS ON. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THIS AND I SEE MAMY MAMY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM NOT SPENDING OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS ON A PROBLEM GM SUPPOSEDLY FIXED WITH A RECALL ALREADY--HOW CONVENIENT THE WARRANTY IS EXPIRED. PERHAPS SINCE SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINTS GM WILL DO ANOTHER RECALL AND FIX THIS FOR US.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51748 miles. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in CARY, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10604322

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . MY 2009 PONTIAC G8 GT WITH 71,082 MILES STARTING HAVING THE AIR BAG FAULT LIGHT SHOW UP DURING STARTUP OF THE VEHICLE. THIS FAULT STAYED ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. I RESEARCHED THIS FAULT ON THE INTERNET, INCLUDING PONTIAC FORUMS, AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OTHER PONTIAC G8 OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD A SIMILAR FAULT. I FOUND THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE FINDINGS ON THE INTERNET STATED THAT THE ISSUE WAS THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE AND/OR SENSOR. ON 6/18-/4, ITOOK MY G8 TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE (PN#92225595). THE AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE WILL NOT FUNCTION WITH THIS CURRENT FAULT. THE COST TO REPAIR THE ISSUE QUOTED BY THE DEALERSHIP IS $850.00..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71235 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y39L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in STRONGSVILLE, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10616190

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 24, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . AS I TURNED MY VEHICLE ON 07/24/2014 THE AIR BAG FAULT CAME ON HAVEN'T CALLED THE DEALER YET BUT HAVE READ THE OTHER COMPLAINTS AND SEEMS THERE ARE STARTING TO BECOME MORE AND MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS SAFETY ISSUE. JUST WONDER HOW MANY OTHERS THAT DON'T ACTUALLY FILE A COMPLAINT AND JUST HAVE IT FIXED AT A VERY HIGH PRICE AS SEEN ON THE COMPLAINTS. WILL BE CALLING THE DEALER TODAY..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45920 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2ER57759L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in LAVEEN, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10628380

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 05, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,698. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61698 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y99L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in BATH, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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PONTIAC G8 2009 Air Bags Report #10633853

PONTIAC G8 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2014.PONTIAC G8 2009, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. RG .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):6G2EC57Y79L. Pontiac G8 2009 problem was reported in BOWIE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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Steering 5 Review(s)

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Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint 1 Review(s)

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Traction Control System 1 Review(s)

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Jennifer harrell   birmigham al 

12:00am on Monday, November 22nd, 2010

What's on I purchased a 09 Pontiac g6 on July 28th 2010 it had 46000 miles 2 weeks after I bought it it cuts off for no reason looses all power with no warning in the middle of the street and would not crank up it was towed to the dealership and kept... read more »