10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,149 miles

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problem #6

Aug 032010

G6

  • 54,233 miles
Brake lights stay on while brakes are depressed. When the brakes are pressed lightly the third brake light shuts off and the other brake lights dim as if the were brake was depressed. The lights stay like this for 5 seconds after the brakes are depressed then the brakes lights return to being on. The brake lights function correctly when alot of pressure is applied to the brake pedal.

- Wilmington, MA, USA

problem #5

Jun 012010

G6

  • miles
Brake lights come on and stay on when the brake pedal is not being depressed. Depressing brake pedal causes lights to first go dim then activate. Cruise control disengages every time brake lights come on so cruise control will not function properly.

- Socorro, TX, USA

problem #4

Dec 112009

G6

  • 1,500 miles
The headlights on this vehicle are very dim and it is difficult to drive on dark roads at night. We live out in the country and I have to use my bright lights whenever I can. The dealer has checked the alignment and says there is no problem.

- Haines City, FL, USA

problem #3

Oct 202009

G6

  • 45,000 miles
2008 Pontiac G6 sedan. Brake lights are stuck on until brake pedal is depressed, then lights go off momentarily and come back on. Other motorists following cannot determine whether or not I am actually braking which is obviously dangerous. This failure has yet to cease and is a constant problem as it is my only vehicle to get to and from work. The vehicle was taken to the certified dealership under warranty and the problem has been refused to be covered under warranty.

- Dublin, OH, USA

problem #2

Sep 152009

G6

  • 34,000 miles
On 2/17/09, GM recalled 8,012 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 vehicles, because the brake lamps would not operate properly due to corrosion in a wiring connector. Symptoms include brake lamps illuminating when brake pedal is not depressed, brake lamps failing to illuminate when brake pedal is depressed, cruise control will not engage and greater than normal brake force is required to shift vehicle out of park. I own a 2008 Pontiac G6 which is not included in this recall, however, my vehicle is experiencing the exact problems as described in the recall notice. I still have the factory warranty but the dealer cannot find the cause of the problem, they replaced the brake sensor which did not solve the problem and they do not believe it is related to this recall as they have found no corrosion in the wiring connector. I am therefore requesting that NHTSA require GM to validate the cause and expand the recall to other years. As noted in the recall notice, "brake lamps that are not operating properly may not warn a driver in a following vehicle of the braking status and could lead to a crash without prior warning". this is a serious safety issue and I find it unacceptable that GM would not recall any vehicle with this problem and determine other causes. Thank you.

- Powhatan, VA, USA

problem #1

Mar 022008

G6

  • 8,000 miles
2008 Pontiac G6. The brackets which hold the headlights to the car are insufficient. The headlights bounce, shake, and wobble over bumps in the road causing repeated premature headlamp bulb failure and safety hazard for visibility reasons especially at highway speeds. Bulbs have blown out 2 times since purchased as new in septmeber of 2008. Dealer states there is no known fix for headlight problem. In addition, the driver's side window on the sedan model does not stay entirely closed....pushing the window up button, the window moves 1/4" after closing.

- Pottstown, PA, USA