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6G2ER57739L227343
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
PONTIAC
Vehicle Model
G8
Vehicle Trim
Base
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
6G2ER577*9L
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Model Year
2009
Plant City
ELIZABETH
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
AUSTRALIA
Plant Company Name
Holden
Plant State
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Engine Number Of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
3600.0
Displacement (CI)
219.68547874103
Displacement (L)
3.6
Engine Model
LY7
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type
Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)
Cooling Type
Water
Engine Manufacturer
GM
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Driver and Passenger Roof Airbags and Occupant Sensors
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
VIN Breakdown
6G2
World Manufacturer Identifier
ER577
Vehicle Descriptor Section
3
Check Digit
9L227343
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
17 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,400
CO2 Emissions
444.35 g/mi
Fuel Type
Regular
Safety Recalls (4 Found)
Total Recalls
4
Vehicle
2009 PONTIAC G8
Source
NHTSA Database
SEAT BELTS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to October 22, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the s...
Consequence:
If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt tensioner assembly which includes the steel cable, free of charge. These replacement parts reposition the tensioner cable out of the path
Campaign: 15V399000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to December 6, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition...
Consequence:
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could caus
Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and cut and fit a revised key blade and housing assembly, in which the blade has bee
Campaign: 14V540000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 PONTIAC G8 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2, 2007 THROUGH JANUARY 22, 2009. A 5TH PERCENTILE FEMALE ANTHROPOMORPHIC TEST DEVICE (ATD) IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER TEST EXCEEDED THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA (HIC) REQUIREMENTS OF THE STAND...
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS DELAY MAY RESULT IN INCREASED HEAD INJURY TO CERTAIN FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
Remedy:
GM DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Campaign: 11V534000
Owner Complaints (144)
Total Complaints
144
Crashes Reported
6
Injuries Reported
8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
"7/17/21 (about 94500 miles) - While driving in heavy rain on a congested highway, with my windshield wipers turned on (of course), the wipers suddenly stopped working. This could have easily killed me and my family. The wipers would not turn back o..."
ODI #11537314
AIR BAGS
"The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G8. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he noticed that the airbag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the airbag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer we..."
ODI #11446159
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