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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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6G2EC57YX9L••••••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 crash
2injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 6Suspension 3Structure 2Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashSep 2013
While driving around a curve, a deer ran out in front of the car and we swerved to miss it and ran off the road down into a deep ditch and hitting a drain tile. The entire front nose of the car is destroyed, the hood, and driver side front fender and door. None of the air bags…
StructureMar 2016
Rear passenger door latch failed allowing the door to open by itself when stopping the vehicle
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Nov 2014
The contact owns a 2009 pontiac g8. While driving 65 mph, the contact noticed that the brake light remained illuminated. The stability control warning light also illuminated. The failures occurred frequently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated…
SuspensionJan 2012
The contact owns a 2009 pontiac g8. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle wandered out of the lane. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the failure was contributed to the front lower control arm and loose ball joints. The…
Exterior LightingMar 2010
The contact owns a 2009 pontiac g8. The contact stated that when you start the engine the dashboard lights and the engine shuts down. The contact has experienced the problem multiple times. The contact has spoke with both the manufacturer and the dealer. Both stated that they…
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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 6G2EC57YX9L176465 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.