10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 63,975 miles
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Problems with steering and, vehicle picking up speed with hitting the gas, air bags didn't deploy in a severe accident
- Aurora, IL, USA
The car is some bull[xxx] I started cutting off on me in the middle of the road redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Washington, DC, USA
I was driving and my car started to reduce speed, hesitate, and jerk when put my foot on the gas at a light to pull off or even with my foot on the gas pedal driving. My car couldn't pick up speed past 25 miles and sometime less. A message came up on my dash board stated flashing reduce engine speed. I was near auto zone when it happened so I asked to have a dianostic completed and it stated throttle/ pedal position sensor/ switch "E" circuit low input meaning code P2127.
- Lansdowne, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control) prior to her owning the vehicle. The contact stated that the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated even when the brake pedal was not depressed. The vehicle was taken to superior Chevrolet conway (1275 exchange ave, conway, ar 72032, (501) 932-5121) where they replaced the brake lamp switch and front wheel drive axle shaft seal, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.
- Mayflower, AR, 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 catalytic converter in my car needs replacement. I have been the only owner and have maintained it properly. The car has a little under 67,000 miles and occasionally loses power. It is a major safety issue as this happens sporadically. I can not with 100 percent certainty merge into traffic knowing that it will accelerate fast enough. I had a diagnostic run on the car and was told that the catalytic converter is the issue and needs replacement. I contacted the dealership in el paso, tx and they claim that some Pontiac G6 models (based on VIN) have been recalled, but that mine is not one of them. I have looked up related cases and don't understand why my car's VIN is not included. I love my car and it has served me well, until now. I hope that someone, anyone with some authority is reading this. I hope that that person does some investigating and realizes that this issue is not isolated and should be an open recall. It is most definitely a safety issue. I do not feel that it is safe to continue to drive my vehicle, but am forced to as I cannot afford to have it fixed. The acceleration issue has happened on the freeway and on city streets. I have stopped using the freeway for safety reasons. Please look into this issue.
- El Pso, TX, USA
I have a 2008 Pontiac G6 and my service airbag light stays illuminated all the time and there is a popping in my steering wheel when I turn it. My tracking light also stays on all the time.
- Bowie, TX, USA
My air bags don't work in my car. My car was kept outside all these years. My cruise control doesn't work at all and my volume for the radio and illumination of the steering wheel doesn't work. I never owned a car that had issues with an airbag. I'd be willing to speak to the media and tv personnel.
- Murrysville, PA, USA
I have not been able to use the cruise control on my 2008 Pontiac G6 GT. I am having steering issues where my steering wheel clicks. Plus my air bag light is on all the time. I called customer service through Pontiac they gave me a reference number.8-3680048435. I asked for the corporate office to speak to someone at GM about my car being missed on a recall and no corporate person was given.
- Murrysville, PA, USA
I have a 2008 Pontiac G6 GT, the horn, cruise control and the illumination of the steering is not working. My steering wheel makes a popping noise when I turn it. When I lock the car with the remote the horn sounds.
- Murrysville, PA, 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
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving various speeds, the brake lamps illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lamps failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that it needed to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electrical stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
- Brunswick, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving at any speed, the brake lights remained illuminated regardless if the brake pedal was depressed or not. In addition, the traction light illuminated. The failures occurred continuously. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 08/30/16 the consumer stated the brake either illuminate all the time, or they do not illuminate at all. The electrical system would go haywire. The seat belt alarm sounded even when it was un-buckled, the traction control light illuminated and so did other random lights. Updated 10/26/16.
- Georgetown, KY, USA
I was driving my Pontiac G6gt and came to a stop sign. I stepped on the gas and the car revved at high RPM's. I could not go forward I was able to go in reverse, I have a 4 speed auto transmission. I was able to shift to M1, M2, M3, M4 then switch over to drive and go. When I stopped at stop sign I had to use start with the M1 auto stick. I called onstar they ran an diagnostic an told me I have a N P0523 error with oil pressure.
- Murrysville, PA, USA
2008 Pontiac G6. Consumer writes in regards to several recall notices and seeks reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated he should have been informed of the recalls on the vehicle. The consumer sent in recall numbers 14V252000 and 14V224000. Also, the lower control arms were replaced.
- Amityville, NY, USA
Brake lights stay illuminated after foot is removed from brake pedal. Cruise control doesn't work when brake lights stay on. Traction control light illuminates intermitantly. I haven't taken to dealer, however there are recalls and bulletins for these issues. Recall #13036, recall N140115 and bulletin #14118.
- Belleville, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was turned off operated normally the following day. The contact also indicated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stop accelerating when pressing the accelerator pedal. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 95,000.
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train). The parts needed were not available to perform the recall repairs. The dealer was unable to provide an estimated timeframe for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified and contacted the dealer so the contact could schedule an appointment. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Bolingbrook, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the speed reduction warning indicator illuminated. Once the vehicle was merged to the side of the road and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
- Wade , NC, USA
- Bridgeport, OH, USA