180 of the 1,044 complaints about the 2009 Pontiac G6 are about the electrical system — 17% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 74,000 miles.
180
Complaints
1
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
There is an immediate loss of steering while driving a 2009 Pontiac G6. The steering wheel locks up making it difficult, at times impossible, to steer the vehicle left or right. The only way to unlock the steering wheel is by placing the vehicle in 'Park' and turn the ignition off to restart the vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11703468 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My brake lights are malfunctioning. It has not worked correctly in years. When you press on the brake, the brake lights turn itself off. When not pressing on the brake, my brake lights are on. I reached out to the GM dealership and I told them that the recall was fixed, but the issue is ongoing and poses extreme safety issues. I have gotten pulled over for this. No lights are on my dashboard. I have owned the car since the beginning of COVID and the issue has happened since.
NHTSA complaint #11701284 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Timing Chain making noise...voltage fluctuations throughout all the car...cruise control will shut off if I got to use wipers or blinkers or even turn on the air system and lights will dim if you use power windows or have the radio up loud.
NHTSA complaint #11593185 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Power steering goes out when it wants to, will go back on if you turn the car on and off , my safety for me and my daughter was at risk I couldn’t stop to turn it on and off because I wasn’t at a red light , it has not been inspected but it seems like the problem is we’ll known ,theirs a warning message that will pop up on the radio that you can’t hear go on or see until it’s to late
NHTSA complaint #11570787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Body Control Module (BCM) Part number 20943341 malfunctioned. Tried to replace the part at the dealership and was told that the part is no longer being manufactured. Eventually found a new part on eBay and was told by the dealership that they could not re-program the BCM computer. The car is undriveable.
NHTSA complaint #11566537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Headlights are burning, melting and charged connections and causing dim lights. These headlights were recently replaced with new OEM healing’s for the second time and each replacement is burning out the connection. Please advise?
NHTSA complaint #11557821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My eps keeps going in and out causing steering to be lost .loss of steering .I don't know.as the issue happened there was a display on radio said power steering,service traction control
NHTSA complaint #11556775 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The car steering wheel gets super loose over bumps. The car shuts off at anytime when driving. I got it check, there’s a unknown problem with electrical system
NHTSA complaint #11524984 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I have had this car since 2018 and the exterior lighting has been giving me trouble ever since I first got the car. The biggest problem is my headlights. They were first going out every 2-3 months so I kept replacing the bulb. Now it is much worst. I have had various mechanics, family, and friends maintenance the car over the past 5 years. We have tried replacing bulbs and wires but nothing works. The lights go out very quickly. Sometimes both lights will work or only one light will work. I try to smack the headlights for it to come on and sometimes that works. They go in and out when I am driving. Right now, neither of the lights are working and it is becoming dangerous because I have to drive at night and people on the road can have a hard time seeing me because my car is black. I have a traffic citation for this back in December 2018.
NHTSA complaint #11517170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tail lights shine bright and cruise control cuts off it has happened to me going down the interstate
NHTSA complaint #11509428 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The power steering mechanism stopped working, therefore I cannot turn the wheel. The gear shifter/drive train stopped working, therefore I cannot go into reverse, I am stuck in 3rd gear. It is unsafe because when I go to turn I cannot turn the wheel at times. I have issues braking. All of these issues are recalls on the vehicle. GM states that the recalls were performed seven years ago in San Juan, Puerto Rico, I have no way to verify that information nor any assurances that the parts used weren't faulty. I request new repairs under the recall warnings.
NHTSA complaint #11489393 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Well, we purchased a 2009 Pontiac G6 in November of 2021. We have been having problems with our light staying on, we were pull over a couple nights ago due to our lights not working. Also, our G6 pulls to the right and tweeters are the only speakers that work. Sometimes the driver door speaker will come on but that's in a blue moon. My step dad looked at my lights and noticed our wires were burnt and so was the connection piece. My fiancé informed me the other day that when he was fueling up, that he had to turn the car off because he heard a weird noise coming from the inside of the gas tank. Also, when we purchased the vehicle the battery was put in wrong and rubbing up against our hood [XXX] near caught our car on fire. Sometimes the car with slowing idle and won't go until I have to put my foot all the way down to the floor. Also, I had all 4 brand new tires put on it and the tire light is still on. Coat me $576.67 for tires because I got the weather, puncture proof and warranty! We have told South Shields Auto Credit in OKC, Ok I believe his name is [XXX] about the lights and he told his actual words "THAT SOUNDS LIKE WIRING PROBLEM AND WE DON'T DEAL WITH WIRING PROBLEMS"!! We took it in to get the light fixed and the lights were working for about 2 days and they quit working again. I Doordash for a living, other than I am a full time student and I have to have my lights to see at night. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11456465 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I have had two incidents when powering steering failed. Luckily I wasn't going fast both times. Problem resolved after restarting car. I took to mechanic and was given a recall number and told to contact the dealership. I made appointment and was told that recall had expired. Apparently this has been an issue with this car for many years but dealership isn't always acknowledging it. The recall was issued before I bought the car therefore I didn't know any info or I wouldn't have purchased it. Since this has been an issue for many years, I feel that the dealership should always repair.
NHTSA complaint #11452211 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Please reference G.M. Bulletin 14116B or NHTSA recall on this vehicle for a defective Steering Torque Sensor. According to G.M., my car/VIN is not affected by this issue. The fact is it also has the defective Torque Sensor and it has disabled my power steering every winter since new on a cold day. I took it to the dealer when it was still under warranty in 2010, but the problem was not identified at that time so they didn't replace anything. I recently contacted G.M. to allow them to make this right. They told me to take it to a local dealer and have it properly diagnosed and then they could help me. I took it to a G.M. dealer, paid the $150 diagnosis fee. The dealer confirmed it was a defective Torque Sensor. Now G.M. won't call me back and left me hanging. They obviously know this Recall needs to be expanded. Please investigate.
NHTSA complaint #11446177 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that a friend had alerted him that his brake lights remained illuminated while driving. The contact also stated that the brake lights would go out upon the depression of the brake pedal without warning. The contact then placed some dielectric grease on the brake wiring harness which repaired the brake light connection. The contact also stated that the front driver’s side headlight also failed to operate without warning. The contact applied dielectric grease to the wiring harness however, the failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control). The contact had spoken with the manufacturer and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
NHTSA complaint #11429748 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A RESIDENTIAL CITY STREET WHEN I LOST POWER-ASSISTED STEERING ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AFTER A FULL-STOP AT A STOP SIGN. SUDDENLY, IT REQUIRED A GREAT DEAL OF EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NO. 14V153000 EXACTLY DESCRIBES THE CONDITION EXPERIENCED WITH MY VEHICLE: "IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, GREATER DRIVER EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED TO STEER THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH." I DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #11415046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING MY CARE AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. I LOOKED AT MT TEMP AND IT WAS FINE. THE SMOKE STAR6COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH. I TURNED CAR OFF THEN FLAMES STARTED BURNING THROUGH DASH AND UNDER THE HOOD. THIS TOOK PLACE IN MY DRIVEWAY
NHTSA complaint #11405594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OK FIRST MY STEREO WAS WORKING FINE THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN ONLY THE TWEETERS ARE WORKING NOW AND THEN JUS LAST NIGHT THE POWER STEERING MESSED UP THE LIGHT ON MY DASH CAME ON AN CAN'T BARELY STEER IT I'M NOT AS WORRIED ABOUT THE STEREO AS I AM THE POWER STEERING SO I WAS WONDERING IS THERE A RECALL FOR THAT BECAUSE THAT'S DANGEROUS AND SHOULD OF NEVER HAPPEN COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT
NHTSA complaint #11396771 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WITHOUT APPLICATION OF BRAKE PEDAL AND DO NOT COME ON WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED. RECALL 13036 HAS BEEN APPLIED...SAME PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAVE RESURFACED. CAN HAPPEN IN MOTION OR STATIONARY; ANY ROAD/DRIVING CONDITIONS.
NHTSA complaint #11388648 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PROBLEMS WITH MY ELECTRIC ASSIST POWER STEERING IT KEEPS GOING IN AND OUT I'VE ALMOST WRECKED SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE OF IT GM OFFER TO RECALL BUT SAYS MY VIN NUMBER DOESN'T COVER THE RECALL FOR THE ELECTRIC ASSIST POWER STEERING FOR MY CAR. MY CAR WAS CLEARLY EFFECTED BY THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS PART. IT'S A SAFTEY ISSUE AND ALMOST KILLED MY SELF MY SON AND MY UNBORN CHILD. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE PASTOR AND DECIDE TO GO OUT THE FIRST TIME AND CAUSED ME TO GO OVER INTO THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC SECOND TIME I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY AND IT DID THE SAME THING. BEING PREGNANT WITH HIGH RISK PREGNANCY MADE STEERING MY CAR ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE WHEN THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. THE ELECTRIC ASSIST MOTOR OR POWER STEERING WHATEVER YOU WANNA CALL IT IS THE WORST THING GM EVER DID. IT'S PROBABLY CAUSED A LOT OF PEOPLE TO GET SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED EVEN. AND THEY WON'T COVER MY VEHICLE UNDER THERE RECALL FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM
NHTSA complaint #11387270 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WAS DRIVING AND SAW A FLAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD.*LN
NHTSA complaint #11385215 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GOT PULLED OVER FOR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT ACTING WHEN ENGAGED, AND VICEVERSA. OFFICER NOTICED I WAS DRIVING FINE, BUT MY LIGHTS WERE NOT. ISSUES WITH STEERING, JERKY MOTIONS AT LOW SPEED CAN'T DISENGAGE PARKING OR PARKING BRAKE WITHOUT BRAKING ENGAGED SHIFT STICK WHEN CHANGING TO DRIVE CONSTANT STEERING AND TIRE SENSOR SERVICE SENSOR
NHTSA complaint #11375188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON 03/11/2020 AND IT IS SHOWING A ERROR CODE AND THE AND THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED MOVING, AND NOW IT WON'T CHANGE GEAR'S
NHTSA complaint #11318885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON .GARAGE PULLED CODES AND DISCOVERED 4 FULL QUARTS LOW ON OIL. THEY PROCEEDED WITH DIAGNOSIS AND TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED TO BLOWN MOTOR. NO OIL LIGHT EVER CAME ON NOR ANY WARNING FROM THE DRIVER INFO CENTER ON THE DASH.
NHTSA complaint #11310668 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AND ONLY TURNS BACK ON IF THE CAR IS RESTARTED. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED TO ME COMING FROM IDLE AND WHILE MOVING ABOVE 50MPH ON THE FREEWAY
NHTSA complaint #11300635 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY 2009 PONTIAC G6 2.4L DISPLAYED POWER STEERING. IT BECAME MANUAL STEERING. I TURNED THE CAR OFF & RESTARTED IT. THE POWER STEERING WORKED AGAIN. I WAS IN A PARKING LOT. I CHECKED MY CARS INVOICES & THE VIN # CHECK WHICH SAID I HAD THE WORK DONE. I ALSO WAS DRIVING IN MY DRIVEWAY & THE WHEEL WOULD START TO TURN THEN LOCK UP & SNAP BACK HURTING MY WRIST. I WAS ABLE TO PARK IT.
NHTSA complaint #11300316 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TAKATA RECALL - THE LEFT DIM HEADLAMP GETS SO HOT THAT IT MELTS THE WIRES AND THE BULB CONNECTOR CAUSE THE HEADLAMP TO ONLY WORK SOMETIMES OR NOT AT ALL. THIS HAPPENS WHEN EVER THE LAMP GETS TO HOT WHETHER PARKED, OR MOVING.
NHTSA complaint #11246558 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. IN ADDITION THE SERVICE TRACTION, CHECK ENGINE, AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
NHTSA complaint #11245294 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SCHOOL AND AT THE INTERSECTION THAT I TAKE EVERYDAY ON A BUSY ROAD (BOULEVARD). WHEN I TRIED TO TURN RIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE CAR WENT STRAIGHT IN THE OPPOSITE LANE WHERE A SEMI TRUCK WAS COMING MY WAY. IF THE SEMI DIDN'T BRAKE FOR ME I WOULDN'T BE ALIVE TODAY. IT WAS ICY AND I SOMEHOW GOT MYSELF BACK IN MY LANE AFTER USING ALL MY STRENGTH TO TURN THE WHEEL. THIS WAS MY CLOSET TO DEATH EXPERIENCE TO THIS DAY AND I HAVE NOT BEEN IN THE CAR EVER SINCE THEN. THE CAR HAS BEEN PARKED SINCE WINTER AND HAS NOT ONLY THREATENED MY SAFETY BUT HAS COST MY POCKET BOOK A LOT OF MONEY. I FIND IT SUSPICIOUS THAT THE PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR ELECTRONIC ASSIST POWER STEERING FAILURE YET MY 2009 WAS NOT AND IS EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME POWER STEERING OPTION. I'M HOPING YOU GUYS WANT TO MAKE IT RIGHT AS IT WOULD BE SIMPLER AND LESS DRAMA THAN A WRONGFUL DEATH LAW SUIT.
NHTSA complaint #11232080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BRAKE LIGHTS ARE INTERMITTENTLY STAYING ON CONTINUOUSLY OR NOT WORKING AT ALL. MY VIN SHOWS NO RECALLS, HOWEVER WHEN I SEARCH ONLINE, I FIND THE RECALL AS A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS IS OCCURS WHILE I AM DRIVING
NHTSA complaint #11194909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.