Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights erroneously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the brake switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 80,030.
2006 Pontiac G6 lights complaints
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Headlight harness got corroded and will not make a solid connection.
While driving north on ohio rte. 33 (at 70 MPH) on 11/27/2013 , my cruise control disengaged and would not re-engage. I pulled over at the next available exit, shut off my car for about 10 seconds, and restarted. Cruise control was again operational. Given such an isolated incident, I dismissed my concern. However, on 12/16/2013, I was driving eastbound on I-70 (again at 70 MPH) and my cruise control again disengaged. I noticed right away and pressed the accelerator to keep my speed up. The three vehicles immediately behind me, including one tractor-trailer and a vehicle operated by one of my family members, noticeably slowed down to add following distance. My cell phone rang, and my passenger answered and put the call on speakerphone. My family members in the vehicle behind me asked what was going on and indicated that my brake lights were still on, although no pressure was being applied. Apparently, this is the reason that the vehicles behind me were slowing down - they thought I was slowing down, even though I was not! I pulled off at the next exit to again shut off and restart my car. My passenger claimed that something smelled hot (possibly brakes), although I cannot offer verification of this. After restarting and re-entering I-70, cruise control worked and brake lights were reported by following family members to work properly.
Traveling west on I-20 and my cruise control disengaged for no reason and I realized my brake lights were on. I tried several things, but the lights would not turn off while I was driving and do not signal to other drivers that I am coming to a stop, which is quite dangerous. I have tried several things including checking recall status, but my VIN was not included in the recall. I also often have issues getting my car out of park, have to press the brake a little harder than normal.
Most of the time my brake lights are on without pressing the brake pedal. Sometimes the lights are on when I start my vehicle and sometimes they come on while driving. When the brake lights turn on they generally do not turn off and I drive around with brake light always on. Sometimes I've been told that when the brake lights are on while driving and I begin to actually brake, the brake lights turn off. When the brake lights are on while driving the cruise control will not engage. There have been instances where I set my cruise control and it suddenly disengages and I have been told by people following my vehicle that this is when the brake lights turn on without me hitting the pedal. I have also noticed that when the brake lights are on when I start the vehicle that it is extremely hard to shift my car out of park.
The brake lights and cruise control stooped working at 60,000 miles. The brake lights are illuminated when I do not have the brake pad pressed and the brake lights go out when I press the brakes.
Brake lights are illuminated without pressing brake pedal and turn off once brake pedal is pushed. Also cruise control sometimes doesn't work and while on will suddenly turn off it's self. Windows also will not roll down/up sometimes from passenger door controlling.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brake lights illuminated without the brakes being applied. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The dealer could not find a defect with the brake lights. The contact did not take the vehicle to a local mechanic. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 53,400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that a driver of another vehicle notified her that the brake lights were illuminated while driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The brake lights stay on without the brake pedal being pushed on. When the brake pedal is pushed, the brake lights turn off and other drivers do not know that I am slowing down. There have been several instances that I have been nearly rear ended. There is a recall for this problem but my VIN number is not covered under that recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the brake lights failed and the cruise control initiated without the contact activated the function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that her VIN was not included in recall notice the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.
My 2006 pontiac g6 is doing exactly what the recall states for my exact year, make, & model ...but my VIN # is not included in the recall for some reason. My brake lights are on when the brake pedal is not pressed and then my brake lights turn off when I press the brake pedal. I have read many complaints on online web sites from other 2006 pontiac g6 owners that have the exact problem and their car is also not covered because their VIN number is not on the recall list. Well, evidently, it is a bigger problem than what they first thought it was. It is not just one assembly plant or one batch of parts that was faulty. If the exact same problem is coming up on the exact same year, make, & model...then there must be something else that is the cause of this failure and all 2006 pontiac g6 should be recalled and fixed. The problem is that I have read that some owners that brought their car in for repair, whether covered under the recall or not, the problem came back again. This is a very dangerous situation and I can imagine how many cars are getting into accidents because of this malfunction caused by the manufacturer and not because of the driver. Please make gm recall all 2006 pontiac g6 and make sure they really know how to repair it correctly the first time. I hope gm or the federal safety agency doesn't wait until there is any major accidents. I really hope there hasn't been any serious accidents but I don't see how there couldn't be any serious accidents with so much freeway stop & go.
The tail lights and brake lights illuminated without pressing the brake pedal and flicker without pressing the brake.
I purchased this pontiac g6 in 2008 used. At the time, the vehicle had approximately 30,000 miles. Within the first year I noticed my cruise control would stop working. At the time I was unaware that my brake lights were also malfunctioning. I realized this malfunction after being notified by a random person driving behind me on the road. She notified me that when I pressed the brake my lights would not illuminate and when I was not pressing the brake pedal, they were illuminating. A complete reversal. After some research, I realized this was a common problem and there was a recall issued. When I contacted my local dealership I was notified that although my car was the same make and model, it was a gtp and was not covered in the recall. Eventually the dealership decided to perform the recall procedures which only temporarily corrected the problem. Since that original fix, I have had the brake module changed three or four times, taken to two several dealerships and also to a trusted mechanic. No one can get the problem corrected. I am now told there is a chance it is the body control module. I am so tired of spending money to correct a defect in this vehicle with on guarantee of a fix. This car is dangerous to drive and general motors needs to correct this problem. Updated 09/10/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the brakes were depressed however the brake lights did not illuminate. Also, the brake lights would sporadically illuminate without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the bpp switch needed to be re-calibrated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
The first problem I had was in july 2009 at which time my cruise control would not work all the time and sometimes when it was on, it would dis-engage itself. I took this in for service and they applied dielectric crease to a connector. The cruise then worked well again for some time. Intermittently I would have problems with it, but not all the time. Then in may 2011, my car would not come out of park. I eventually was able to get it out of park, but this recurred several times over the next week or so. I brought the car in for service several times but they could not figure out what was wrong with it. Eventually, it was discovered that when I pressed on the brake, the exterior brake lights would not go on but when the car was running with no one in it, the exterior brake lights went on. I took it back in and they replaced the brake switch. This corrected the problem with shifting out of park. My cruise control then worked again for awhile. Then in june 2012, my cruise control stopped working again and I brought the car back in and they replaced the brake switch again. Over the last several months, my cruise control has not been working (usually it will not engage and when it does, will dis-engage itself after a few seconds). I also recently discovered (when a friend was following me) that while driving and not pressing on my brakes, my exterior brake lights would be on. However, when I actually press on my brakes to stop or slow down, the exterior brake lights would go off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the brake lights failed to function when depressing the brake pedal. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact also stated the brake light would turn off when applying the brakes and would remain illuminated when the brakes were not being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the brake switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Recall no. 80317 to add dielectric grease is not working!!!! The brake lights are illuminated while driving and brake pedal is not depressed. The brake lights are not illuminated when brake pedal is depressed. This is a safety issue!!!!!!!!
Brakes are illuminated when foot is not on brake pedal and brake lights are off when foot is applied at the brake pedal. This is a safety issue!!!!! If needed to apply brakes in a fast manner a following car could rear-end the pontiac g6. Obviously I'm not the only person with this issue. So why hasn't something been done to make pontiac recall the brake sensor relay before people are involved in car accidents? The "recall" to add dielectric lubricant to the connector to prevent corrosion is not working!!!!! I should not have to worry about when my brakes lights are illuminated automatically. I have been to the dealership numerous times to have dielectric grease put on the connector. I really hope that the federal safety agency can push this issue with the 2006 pontiac g6 brake lights being illuminated while brake pedal is not pressed. Pontiac recalled the first 93 manufactured pontiac g6's for 2006 but what about the others that have the same problem???????? Exterior lighting:brake lights recall for 2006 pontiac g6 recall announced: january 30 2009agency reference: #09v036000number affected: 8,012summary: gm is recalling 8,012 my 2005-2006 pontiac g6 vehicles. The brake lamps may not operate properly because of corrosion in a wiring connector. Corrosion in the connector could cause the brake lamps to illuminate when the brake pedal has not been depressed, or the lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park. Consequence: brake lamps that are not operating properly may not warn a driver in a following vehicle of the braking status and could lead to a crash without prior warning. Fix: dealers will apply a dielectric lubricant to the connector to prevent corrosion. The recall began on february 17, 2009.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, she applied the brakes however the brake lights did not illuminate. The failure recurred numerous times. The brake lights would sporadically illuminate without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact was informed of a recall under the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that her VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 117,000.
Brake lights turn on even when I'm not braking, sometimes don't turn on when I am braking. Also, cruise control stopped working.
My car is very difficult to shift from park. My brake lights don't work when I push the brake and flash sometimes when I don't push the brake. My cruise control won't set and if it does set, it cuts off with out warning on the highway.
Brake lights are illuminating when I do not press the brakes...does not illuminate when I do press the brakes, this has resulted in me being rear-ended and has lead to several near accidents. Additionally, the cruise control will not set and it is often difficult for me to put my car into gear without pressing the break all the way to the floor or without restarting my car. The car doesn't always catch the first time I try to start it, the power outlets now are not working in addition the stereo resetting itself and the windshield wiper arm constantly popping off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that when she depressed the brake pedal, the brake lights did not illuminate. The contact also had to apply immense pressure to the brake pedal to get the vehicle out of the park position. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers and each one informed her that the vehicle would need a body control module. The contact was informed of the recall for the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting) but was also informed her VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 109,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights illuminated when the brake pedal was not being depressed. In addition, the brake lights would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number 09v036000 (lighting) and called the dealer. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign due to the VIN. The failure mileage was 213,000.
The brake lights on my car turn off when I am stopped and then randomly illuminate when I am driving or parked..
The brake lights illuminates when pedal is not engaged, and goes out briefly when engaged. I became aware of this situation when in for inspection the car failed for the center mount stop light was not working due to burned and melted bulbs and holders. Upon being told I needed to replace the whole unit, I took upon myself to get the aftermarket bulb holder and fix myself. Upon completion it became know as to the lights brake light turning on when pedal is not engaged. Changed brake switch, problem still continued. Seek info on internet and came upon former recall, and recent complaints. Called gm dealer and was informed there is nothing they can do to fix the problem. This is a safety issue and reason for bulb holders melting is from heat from being on all the time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the brake lights illuminated independently. The contact depressed the accelerator and the brake lights illuminated. The brake lights failed when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the cruise control was inoperable. The vehicle was to the dealer, who stated that the body control module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was not reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 60,000. The current mileage was 92,000.
The mileage is a rough estimate because I don't remember exactly what it was but this all started in the fall of 2011. My brake lights are working in reverse. When the brake pedal is pressed my lights go off and when I'm not pushing the brake pedal the lights are on. The dealership did the recommended service by putting the lubricant on the brake module. It worked fine for about 4 months by then my car was no longer under warranty so I was not going to pay the dealership to do the service. My dad replaced the whole module and again it worked fine for another 6 months. When it happened again my dad put lubricant on it again, worked fine up till this past may. My dad is going to take a look at it again. I'm scared to drive in this car for fear of being rear ended due the lights no working.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while the brake lamps failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was being depressed. The lamps would illuminate when the brake pedal was not being depressed. In addition, the cruise control would not engage and when shifting out of park, extreme force had to be applied to the brakes. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnosis and a wiring harness for the cruise control was replaced. The bulbs were also replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
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