NHTSA — Electronic Stability Control Problems

2008 Pontiac G6 (Page 1 of 3)

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CarComplaints.com Notes: Unfortunately the 2008 Pontiac G6 continues a serious trend of steering problems from the prior model years.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,339 miles

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2008 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #44

Oct 052019

G6

  • 45 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving my steering wheel locked up on me. The sensors was a issue and my tires was always bald. I had to buy new tires every week in the front. I spent so much money on this car. My tire popped off while in motion.

- Ridgeway, SC, USA

problem #43

Jun 202020

G6

  • miles
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

problem #42

Jun 192020

G6 4-cyl

  • 116 miles
I was in motion on hwy281 car started to jerk parked realized both front tires are bald on inside.

- Premont, TX, USA

problem #41

Apr 082020

G6

  • 157,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking lot, there was an abnormal sound coming from the steering. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (electronic stability control) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not contacted. The mileage was approximately 157,000.

- Oak Creek, WI, USA

problem #40

Jun 012019

G6

  • miles
The break lights are always on. They only turn off when I stop which has alomst gotten me rear ended multiple times. The front left headlight cannot be repaired due to imporper wiring and ive had it looked at twice only to not be able to find the problem. Also, when I am driving the car will not go below 3rd and is not properly shifting causing accelerating problems, when driving in general, and am unable to keep a proper amount of gas because its buring through due to this. I have problems when driving, especially on the highway, and the breaks and headlight are always a problem wheter driving or in park. This happens every day!

- Leslie, MI, USA

problem #39

Feb 092020

G6

  • 138,000 miles
My traction control will go off and light up on the dash. My break lights stay on mist of the time.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #38

Nov 012019

G6

  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While I was driving a steering wheel message came on the radio panel when I was about to make a right turn and I was not able to make the turn because the steering wheel became stiff.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #37

Oct 072019

G6

  • 138,000 miles
My steering went out on me when I was driving it and it has the electronic steering in it and I was driving threw my walmarts parking lot

- New Boston, OH, USA

problem #36

Sep 282014

G6

  • 148,000 miles
In September of 2014 my vehicle (2008 Pontiac G6) was involved in a server accident when I was on the I-75 interstate merging onto the I-20 ramp when I lost control of my vehicle upon braking and jerking of the steering wheel resulting in loss of all control of my vehicle at this point. I hit the guardrail and one other vehicle was involved as well. The city of atlanta is where the incident occurred.

- Griffin, GA, USA

problem #35

Apr 172019

G6

  • 176,000 miles
Have never been through anything like this, I truely feel both GM manufacturers and customers service associates have a complete disregard for the life and safety of their customers. I have had my G6 Pontiac for a few years and the last 2 weeks finding out all the money I spent on the car is nothing because the manufacter refuses to fix the torque sensor assembly that they advertise as free within the recall after my local GMC mechanic at donovan auto has tried multiple times to fix the electronic power steering assist under the recall but now says I need $400 for the torque sensor thats the part messing up the electronic power steering in the first place. If the torque sensor assembly is the part the NHTSA and GM advertises can be fixed free of charge then how on a motor vehicle defect is customer charged maintenance they advertise in the recall as free now I am completly without transportation and cant drive the car because it is not safe for me or anyone else on the road with these G6 Pontiac with the steering recall. Will also be seeking legal action have put 10 grand into this vehicle and was promised it was safe and had longevity only had it 3 years and now because of the recall they cant even fix it I have no car and now will lose my job my credit and my whole life is completly revolving around the car going to pay with my life to own a car that kills me.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #34

Dec 042018

G6

  • 146,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

problem #33

Dec 022018

G6

  • 179,000 miles
The ESC traction control illuminate when ignition is turned on and remains illuminatedwhile the vehicle is in operation. The traction control illuminate on and off during operation of vehicle. It may remain off for a while and when the car ignition is turned on and while operating the vehicle it may remain illuminated.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #32

Dec 012018

G6

  • 100 miles
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

problem #31

Feb 012018

G6

  • miles
"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

problem #30

Feb 282017

G6

  • miles
Steering malfunctioning. Light came up and the warning sounds. Upon checking for recall it was listed as N140118

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #29

May 032017

G6

  • 91,500 miles
Traction control light comes on everyday for no reason it's like it's been turned off but it hasn't when it comes on there is a little hesitation my concern is safety msg says it's need to be serviced

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #28

Mar 282017

G6

  • miles
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

problem #27

Feb 232017

G6

  • miles
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

problem #26

Feb 022017

G6

  • miles
Takata recall: I went to take my Pontiac G6 2008 at a mission Chevrolet here in el paso for a recall that it had because when I was on the freeway my steering wheel locked on me and I almost crashed and I couldn't make a turn to get off the freeway without assistance so I took it to the dealership in george dieter and they said they were going to repair it and now the car is worse and they wanted to charge me more than $600, this is ridiculous and now I can't drive my car.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #25

Jul 152014

G6 6-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
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

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