7.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,406 miles

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problem #2

Dec 232009

G8

  • 10,000 miles
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.

- Pittsburg, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 122009

G8 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,811 miles
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 the air bag required a replacement part, due to the air bag light was coming on. Updated 11/06/09.

- Toledo, OH, USA