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6G2EC57Y09L••••••2009 Pontiac G8
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2009 Pontiac G8 build (12 vs 5).
12on this build
126on the model
27builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedAir Bags 6Power Train 3Service Brakes 2Vehicle Speed Control 2
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlfireApr 2014
The contact owns a 2009 pontiac g8. The contact stated the while he preceded through an intersection the vehicle accelerated and proceeded to accelerate with the brake pedal depressed. The brake emitted a burnt odor and the wheels smoked. The contact was able to steer the…
Air BagsDec 2019
Air bag fault warning on my hud, along with the corresponding light, comes on when it gets cold out. Every time it gets below about 35 degrees this light will come on and disable all of my air bags. This has happened ever since I have owned this car. I have consulted with my…
Electrical SystemMay 2016
Brake lights will illuminated - when the brake paddle is pushed up the brake lights will turn off for a short time and than illuminate again. This happens when the vehicle is stationary, in motion, on a city street and on the highway
TiresJan 2014
Michelin pilot sport a/s plus are "chunking" rubber separation. I purchased my michelin pilot a/s plus from discount tires in december 2011(34,030 mi). Michelin states a 45k mi warranty on these tires. I've rotated them every 5-6k mi. Right now I've driven on them 22k miles. I…
Service BrakesJul 2011
Vehicle will suddenly throw ABS/traction control/brake system/airbags failure notices; vehicle then goes into limp mode and the transmission locks into first gear. Has occurred 3 times, dealership unable to diagnose or repair. They have cleared all mil/dtc codes and re-flashed…
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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 6G2EC57Y09L218920 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.