2009 Pontiac G8 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Pontiac G8. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (69), Electrical System (20), Suspension (20).
Key takeaways
- 144 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 69 | 48% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 14% |
| Suspension | 20 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 7% |
| Power Train | 9 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 5% |
| Tires | 7 | 5% |
| Steering | 6 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 4% |
| Seats | 5 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 5 | 3% |
| Structure | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Pontiac G8 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting,visibility/Wiper - filed 2023-08-08
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 on, no matter what I did. At a rest stop that afternoon, and then late...
Air Bags - filed 2022-01-04
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 were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repai...
Structure - filed 2021-12-02
Was leaving for a road trip and the rear passenger door would not latch when closed. We were an hour from home, so I had to use a bungee cord to hold the door closed for the drive back. My son had to sit in the middle seat. That door is rarely used. I have ordered the part and it should be here soon. The drivers door ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.