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1G2ZF57B084••••••2008 Pontiac G6
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2008 Pontiac G6 build (21 vs 9).
21on this build
891on the model
104builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedSteering 13Engine And Engine Cooling 2Power Train 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashJun 2015
I was in an accident on my way home from work. Since the accident, when I turn my steering wheel to the right, there is a screeching or squealing sound. The sound is present when turning the wheel to the left but no where near as bad. I told the insurance adjuster when he came…
Service BrakesMar 2016
I notice that on some of the 2008 pont. G6 break lights don't come on some times. The other day I was driving and notice cars almost hit my car but I checked my break lights and they worked
Unknown Or OtherAug 2015
Well I was on my way to work go up a hill and the car started losing speed going up the hill I give it more gas and the motor started knocking I took my foot off the gas and just want up the hill real slow cars was blowing there horn at me I was fill upset about this and come to…
Fuel/propulsion SystemFeb 2015
Husband and I were notified that there is a leak in the fuel pump. In researching, I see that there has been an ongoing issue with the fuel pump associated with pontiac g6's for the 2008 model year. This would explain why we have smelled gas off and on since we purchased the…
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2015
The contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G2ZF57B084156123 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.