NHTSA — Exterior Lighting: Headlights Problems

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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:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,333 miles

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2008 Pontiac G6 lights problems

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2008 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments

problem #9

Apr 152015

G6

  • 90,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving during the evening hours, the headlights were inoperable. The headlights were replaced twice within a one year period. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The contact stated that this was a recurring issue since the purchasing the vehicle in April of 2015. The contact does not have the head light information. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Ironton, OH, USA

problem #8

Jan 152016

G6

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering was faulty and needed to be repaired. No further information was available. The contact also indicated that the low beam headlights suddenly stopped working and the U joints were faulty. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Shelbyville, MI, USA

problem #7

Sep 132015

G6

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving at an unknown speed, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions. On the second occasion, it was diagnosed that an unknown component had melted. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Memmphis, TN, USA

problem #6

Apr 162014

G6

  • miles

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

The front driver side head light continues to go out. At first it would go on and off it was repair light bulb changed. Then it went completely out. The light has been repair and replaced several times and it continues to go out. However the high beam light works.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

problem #5

Jan 252013

G6

  • 114,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight failed. The contact stated that the wiring in the headlight was melted and burned. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop for an inspection. The contact made the repair and replaced the headlight assembly system. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 114,000. The current mileage was 125,000.

- Four Oaks , NC, USA

problem #4

Dec 042012

G6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, he was alerted by a driver in another vehicle that the rear brake lights continuously remained illuminated even though the brake pedal was not engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the faulty steering column sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 2/4/13 updated 02/20/2013

- Big Creek, MS, USA

problem #3

Apr 132012

G6

  • 81,000 miles

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

My daughter bought a 2008 Pontiac G6 in 2010. In June of 2011, the left headlight went out while she was driving at night. She took it in for repair and they found that the connector had melted and needed to be replaced. In April 2012, the right headlight quit working. Again it was a case of the connector melting. This appears to be a case of faulty parts and presents a serious safety issue when the lights suddenly quit at night.

- Albion, IL, USA

problem #2

Sep 022011

G6

  • 101,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated the wires in the passenger headlight burned and melted together causing the headlights to become inoperable. The light bulbs were replace and the headlights failed again. The dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

- New Orleans , LA, USA

problem #1

Jun 012011

G6

  • miles
2008 Pontiac G6. Consumer states front passenger headlights electrical problems

- Washington, DC, USA

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