Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the rear brake light illuminated without the brakes being depressed. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a private dealer where the contact was advised that the dialect lubricant needed to be replaced on the connector. The manufacturer was contacted advised the contact that the VIN failed to qualify for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 43,400 and the current mileage was 44,118.
2006 Pontiac G6 lights complaints
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Brake lights staying on while engine on, lights turn off while braking. Cruise control disengages, have had brake switch, sensors, computer calibrated, lubricant applied, battery replaced and still no fix. 4 years of mechanic bills, and still no permanent solution!!! Now they want to charge me 1000 for a bcm...gm needs to fix this issue!!! I have a small child and am afraid to drive with him!!!! Such a shame that they are letting owners suffer with this and not correct it!!! I have been robbed!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights would illuminate while driving. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN number. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the third brake light would remain illuminated despite if the vehicle was turned on or off. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was advised of a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v03600 (exterior lighting: brake lights). The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 84,000. Updated 02/27/12 *lj the consumer has since unplugged the light to stop it from draining the battery. Updated 02/28/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While stopped and applying the brakes, the contact was made aware by other motorist that the brake light would not illuminate. In addition, the brake lights would erroneously illuminate when the brake pedal was not being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the body control module connector would have to be replaced. The failure continued after repairs. The body control module was replaced three different times. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the exterior brake light experienced failures in which the illumination was either far brighter than normal or much duller. In addition, when the brake lights were illuminated, the contact was unable to utilize the cruise control. The dealer was notified of the failure who advised that there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights) but the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and above, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. In addition, the contact noticed that the brake lights would not illuminate and they would flicker on and off. When driving without the brakes depressed, the brake lights would illuminate abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised him that the connector had corroded and needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake lights would illuminate without depressing the brake pedal. In addition, the brake lights would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. Also, the cruise control would not engage when the contact attempted to activate that feature. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostics, where the technician stated that the wiring connector corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic for repairs. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) that may be related to the failure. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The brake lights on the vehicle come on randomly while driving. This causes the lights to be inoperable while depressing the brake pedal. I have been in several close calls for rear end accidents. Stopped by the police on 2 separate occasions. Also this is the exact problem that gm has in the 2005-06 pontiac g6 brake light recall notice. I have had the vehicle serviced under recall 2 times now. The fix lasts approximately 3 to 4 months, then the exact same, extremely dangerous, brake light and cruise control issue returns. When the problem occurs the cruise control disengages at random also. This has caused many nerve racking situations when cruise control disengages in traffic while traveling up a hill. Gm's fix of applying dielectric grease to the connector is a band aid type fix and is not a remedy for this extremely dangerous recall issue. The newer model g6 vehicles do not have this issue, making it obvious that gm saw a need to fix the problem in house. This problem has been occurring for 4 years at minimum. The car currently has 89k miles and I am the original owner since new. I keep the car in immaculate mechanical condition. This defect needs to be fixed in the correct manner before somebody loses a life.
The brake lamps are not operating properly. The brake lamps are illuminated when the brake pedal has not been depressed, or the lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. My brake lamps actually turn off when I press them and are on otherwise. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park. The cruise control will sometimes disengage sometimes on its own as well.
Intermittent brake lights. Unpredictable. Almost rear-ended. This is a known defect but not subject to recall due to my VIN . I understand this is a common problem for this car. Very dangerous. I should have been notified by gm as to this serious problem. Further, gm should issue a recall for all vehicles with this problem, not just a select few. How could this have been overlooked or ignored??? All owners should be notified of this problem immediately. This has been given the federal safety agency # 09v036000. Tsb sb-08-05-22-009a.
Front suspension issues. I have had to replace both front lower control arms, both front wheel bearings, and the passenger side strut. With these parts failing, they also ruin the tires. This causes for me to have to replace brand new tires as well. Interior light does not come on when doors are opened. Parking brake does not fully release causing excessive wear on the inside brake pad of the rear brakes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that when braking, the brake lights would not illuminate and would sporadically illuminate when the brakes were not depressed at all or flicker on and off sporadically. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
Cruise stopped working, brake lights came on when pedal not depressed, and off when depressed exactly as described in recall #09v036000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the rear brake lights were illuminated when the brake pedal was not depressed. When the brakes were depressed, the rear brake lights would not illuminate. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer repaired the failure however, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 79,700 and the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. The contact stated that while driving various speeds the brake lights would illuminate; however, when the brakes were applied the lights would not illuminate. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that there were no recalls on his vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Rear brake lights fail to turn off even when you are not using the breaks. The rear brake lights stay on even after you turn the car off. The only way to get them to turn off is to pump the brake until they turn off. People driving behind you do not know if you are stopping.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the brake lights would constantly illuminate unless the brake pedal was engaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the body control module was replaced. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights). The failure mileage was 51,614 and the current mileage was 80,000. Updated 08/05/11*lj updated 08/15/11
2006 g6 pontiac. Consumer writes in regards to brake lights constantly staying on and recall *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the recall performed due to finding information on the internet. When the consumer and his grandson arrive at the dealer, they were informed gm would not cover the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving 40 MPH when the rear brake lights failed. In addition, the brake lights would illuminate independently without the brakes being applied. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the vehicle was repaired yet the failure recurred shortly thereafter. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) and contacted the manufacturer but was advised that his vehicle was not included in the recall. No assistance was offered. In addition, the contact stated that he was warned by the police for driving with the failure. The failure mileage was 79,932. The VIN was not available.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6/v6. The contact stated that while driving various speeds another driver advised her that the brake lights were on and she was not depressing the brakes. When she did apply the brakes they would not light up. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that her vehicle was not included in any recalls and to take the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 14,889.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that when accelerating, the brake lights would illuminate intermittently causing following vehicles to believe he was braking. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and they advised him that they would have to apply a special lubricant to the lights. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was also contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 3/28/11 *cn updated 05/13/11
Brake lights are working in reverse to the required operation. Apply foot pressure to the brake pedal and tail light go out. Remove foot from the brake pedal and the brake lights illuminate. This is causing constant near rear end collisions and immediate road rage from other drivers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights were continuously illuminating although the brakes were not depressed or engaged. In addition, the contact was unable to switch gears unless she would apply extreme force to the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the failure and refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance because the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.
I was recently informed that my brake light was illuminated while I was driving. The light went off when I stopped the car. That problem also affects the cruise control. The cruise control is not working because the brake light is illuminated. Or the cruise control disengages after a while without me applying the brake pedal. I had the brake switch replaced twice but that was not the problem. When I surged the internet I found numerous g6 owners with the same problem. I called gm to question the recall and was told that my VIN number wasn't part of the recall. I would need to go to the dealer and have to pay for the repair. I don't think it is right from gm to include only a handful of cars in the recall when obviously other cars same year same model have exactly the same problem. The internet is full of postings complaining about the same issue.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH when the brake lights illuminated but she was not applying pressure to the brake pedal. The contact stated that when she applied pressure to the brake pedal the lights turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brake position sensor was reset and lubricated. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time where the technicians replaced the brake position sensor. The failure occurred a third time. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they performed a technical service bulletin sb-08-05-22-009a repair, service brakes, hydraulic switches, brake light and replaced the brake position sensor. The vehicle experienced the failure four times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the service bulletin repairs were performed a second time. The contact stated that the traction control light also illuminated on the dashboard. The manufacturer was contacted and extended the warranty which covered the repairs. The warranty expired and the contact experienced the failure a five times. The manufacturer stated that the federal safety agency campaign 09v036000 ( exterior lighting:brake lights) was related; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. While driving at any speed, the contact noticed that the brake lights remain illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed. When the brakes were applied, the brake lights also shut off, in addition the cruise control became inoperable. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no related recalls. The dealer was not advised nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was approximately 100,000. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake light stayed illuminated while the vehicle was being accelerated and would turn off when the brakes were applied. The contact had to disconnect the battery to shut the lights off. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in recall 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights). The failure mileage was 89,828.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving approximately 15 MPH when the brake lights illuminated while the contact was accelerating. The contact stated that the brake lights would remain illuminated abnormally. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that he would need to replace the brake lamps. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Brake lamps won't operate properly brake 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 and illuminate bake lights.
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