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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 5 / 6
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 72,490 miles
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The main computer (ECM) is dead, the car reads error in milage and the car is going nuts and it wont start the shifter cable came apart and the starter wont engage tranny slams into gear when parked up hill sticks in park, all happens in park
- Carnegie, PA, USA
Takara recall I was on my way to a store driving and my car started shaking and so I got of the interstate and it starting acting like it was losing power so I pulled over shut it of for a hr and turned it back on tried to go in reverse nothing happened tried to go in drive nothing happened it didnt yo anywhere so I put 2 quarts of transmission fluid in it then it would go in drive but no reverse. I brought it to a garage and a ton of codes came up they cleared it and told me not to worrie about it but it smelt weird and I new something was wrong.I believe it has something to do with the transmission cables and a throttle sensor because it was acting like it wanted to go fast N the throttle would accelerate when I didnt push more on the paddle kinda like it was stuck in cruise control but even when I press the brakes it still rev.
- Newport, VT, USA
The vehicles main wiring harness for the headlights malfunctions. We have contacted a number of Pontiac dealerships and this seems to be an on going problem with these vehicles. My daughter is in college and lives 32 miles away and is driving with one headlight. Every time we put a new bulb in it blows. We have to pay her school tuition and can not afford another $500-$800 to have the main harness replaced.
- Berea, KY, USA
So about 3-4 months after purchasing my 2008 Pontiac G6 GT, the headlight went out on the drivers side. I decided to replace both low beam bulbs on the drivers side and passengers side. The passenger side hasn't been too bad, it would go out, but a tap on the headlight would turn it back on. The drivers side however, would go out at any random time, then cut back on almost immediately or a few minutes later. I did see that the plug for the low beam was a little melted, but didn't think much of it. I don't know if the car was able to withstand the current needed for the bulb or the wiring was just terrible.
- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
The driverside headlight low beam connector continuously melts and the light goes out. This is a known problem per most online forums if you look it up. This is a safety issue when even after repair the problem persist and new wiring harness melts the same way. Their has to be a reason that so many of these are melting the connectors. There is not reason that it should happen again within a month or repair.
- Wilkesboro, NC, USA
Advised cmp actuator solenoid is bad, told this can cause the vehichle to shut down. This seems to me that this would be a safety hazard especially if one is driving at a high speed such as the expressway.
- Akron, OH, USA
"takata recall" in my Pontiac G6 after I hit 100000 miles I started having all kinds of problems. My ABS light keep coming on and off. My theft-deterrent alarms comes on and stay on while I drive. Then it goes off stay off for a day maybe then come back on. The traction control warning light comes on and stays on then goes off and come back on. The car pulls forward, which is scary. I drive slow because I want to make sure I can stop if I have to. I took my car to the shop. Put it on the diagnostic machine the codes that were coming up contradicts what the car is actually doing. The mechanic said I may need a computer but I may he really did not have a definitely answer on what is going on with my car. There is no recall for my (VIN) but I believe their should be.
- Chicago, IL, USA
Power steering failed suddenly while in motion, after 20 minutes of driving. Drove straight to my mechanic and he said the problem was electrical, that there was enough fluid in the car. Pontiac special warranty covered power assist module to be replaced. Same thing failed less than 24 hours later. I was unable to move my wheel at all. No warning. Pontiac will not approve of steering column to be replaced. I feel totally unsafe driving my car. But she was driving perfectly before this.
- Felton, DE, USA
Bought this car brand new. Brake lights stay lit while driving but go off when braking. Currently there's only 50K miles on it. Taken it to the dealer several times. They replace some switch but it doesn't fix the issue. I don't know what else to do if the mechanics can't seem to find the problem for a permanent fix. After some research I've found that this is a common complaint with no real "fix." Checked for recall and haven't found one.
- Walterboro, SC, USA
Wired connection to fuse box keeps burning up this is the 4th times took it to several dealerships unknown reason found. Makes the car completely die in the middle of traffic and no power.
- Denver, CO, USA
Headlight and tail lights keep blowing out
- Holland, MI, USA
My passenger headlight went out. Replaced bulb. Intermittent goes out. Now ignition not reading key. Will not start engine unless I flip the key.
- Goose Creek, SC, USA
1st issue with lighting: Repeated issues with electrical connection to front head lights. Light bulbs tested and were ok. Mechanics would reconnect loose wiring to the headlights. More than 6 repairs by mechanics failed to solve problem in 9 years of ownership. 2nd issue with possible electrical - unknown cause: After owning car for 9 years, front of car "exploded" resulting in fire in front right quadrant of car and ultimately burning entire engine, front of car, front windows, front tires. Fireman stated cause of fire could have been short in electrical wiring too close to oil tank. Root cause of explosion unknown. No human injuries. Car was in motion less than 5 mph pulling into owner's driveway when explosion occurred. No engine alert lights went off ahead of explosion. No warning system alerted to any problems with engine, sensors, heat, oil levels, etc.
- Garland, TX, USA
I purchased the car in March, 2017. The warning lights keep coming on. I have never had the car more than a few days at the time without having to take it back to the dealer for repairs to be done. They still have not fixed it. I have requested that they keep the car because it is not safe to drive and it is not fair for me to make payments on a vehicle that I cannot drive. They refuse to do anything but say that they can fix it and it is still not fixed.
- Kinston, NC, USA
I had bought this car is 2015 and my headlight plugs inside the assembly have now melted twice, I have replaced them both times, and have kept theme both. It is on the passengers side..I have read multiple report of this same issue with this car, and it is a fire hazard.
- Rockford, IL, USA
I have only drove the car for 5 total days and sale Chevrolet has had it the remainder of the time. They can't seem to repair the car.
- Kinston, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. On various occasions, while driving, the vehicle stalled. On one occasion, while driving 65 mph, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the highway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. On another occasion, while driving 5 mph, the starter engaged independently and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was concerned that due to the starter engaging independently, the vehicle could catch fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
- Leslie, MI, USA
My 08 Pontiac G6 is having difficulties with the breaking, traction, and cruise control. My break lights are staying on all the time even when my break pedal is not pressed and my traction control is shutting off as soon as I start up my car as well as my cruise control picks and chooses when it is going to work and when it does work it is not disengaging properly.
- Camby, IN, USA
There is no power going to the alternator. Battery, states and alternator has been replaced also diagnosed shows. Per onstar there's issue with the power train system.
- Raytown, MO, USA
- Willoughby, OH, USA