Brake lights are on when pedal is not pressed...all the time! Clunking noise in front suspension. On-line investigation shows hundreds of these complaints concerning this vehicle. Leaking/disconnected tubes in roof from sunroof drain tubes. Caused major leaks, wet interior, including under back seat. After removal of carpets and seat, musty odor remains and staining of headliner. There were hundreds of these reports on-line also.
2008 Pontiac G6 brakes complaints
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My vehicle has experienced the issue that when I press the brake pedal, the brake lights go off and when the brake pedal is not being pressed the brake lights go back on again. It has cause many people to almost rear-end me in intercity driving and many pass me on the highway because they assume I am "riding my brakes." I've gone as far as to put dialectic grease on the body computer to prevent any corrosion, but this is only a temporary fix. We found that if we periodically unplug and re-plug the same computer it will "reset" the brakes for a temporary amount of time. I've tried contacting pontiac about this issue but end up being repeatedly told that "there is no recall for my VIN on this issue." they didn't seem to care as much that I was calling out of courtesy to let them know so they can prevent any issues or fatalities. I was urged to go pay a gm dealer $$ to "diagnose" the problem so they could find out that way.......wow, thanks pontiac, that's exactly what I want to do....pay money to help you expand your recall.
The brake lights will randomly come on and disengage the cruise control, the brakes will also drive around showing they are actively engaged.
I was driving and trying to set the cruise control and the cruise would not set. I was also being followed by my wife at the time. When we arrived at our destination, she asked me if I was riding the brakes. I told her I was not and she informed me that my brake lights were on all the time, except for after making a stop & restarting they would go out briefly and come back on and stay on. Since that day this has happened intermittently several times and this concerns me very much as I have a 16 year old son who drives this vehicle to work and you never know if the lights are stuck on unless you try to engage the cruise control.
Brake lights self-illuminate, canceling cruise control functions as a result. General motors has issued a technical service bulletin on this issue (#08-05-22-009: intermittently brake lights (stop lamp) do not function correctly, extended travel to shift out of park, cruise control inoperative, dtc c0161/c0277 set (perform repair as outlined) - (dec 4, 2008) ), enough vehicles are affected by this issue to warrant a safety recall.
Brake lights do not go off after I release the brake pedal. This causes the cruise control to not work properly when this occurs.
My brake lights will come on and stay on until I shut the car off. It appears I am riding my brakes which I am not. Please look into this and potentially recall the defect. It can cause accidents to happen.
I bought my pontiac g6 almost 1 yr ago, at the time of purchase I noticed the clunk noise while turning mostly left turns, the dealer said it was nothing. So I have been driving it so far with no problems other than the clunk noise but one month ago I kept getting a radio signal to service traction control and my car felt like I was driving on ice and the wheel would shake by itself and was would stiffen up left to right, so I took it to the same dealer to fix it but the gm dealer said they were unsure what the problem was but noticed the that while in park and lifted off the ground the wheels looked like they were being turned and no one was in the car. They put in a $27 part a steering sensor kit and said they reset the brain of the car and since I have no warranty I paid $311.00 . And not 24 hours after I drove off it is still happening, just hope it doesn't get worse this car I definitely have to keep both hands on the wheel.
My brake lights are staying on even when the brake isn't being pressed. This is also linked to my cruise control issue of turning off while engaged automatically and then not turning back on.
My brake lights are staying on even when the brake isn't being pressed. This is also linked to my cruise control issue of turning off while engaged automatically and then not turning back on.
On my 2008 pontiac g6, the brake lights are on all the time even though the brake pedal is not being depressed and in turn makes the cruise control not work.
Brake lights illuminated when brake pedal not depressed. Cruise control disengaged. Slight depression of brake pedal turned off lights. After releasing the pedal, the brake lights turned back on. Observed same condition after the reaching our destination with the car parked and ignition on.
This vehicle has many problems starting with the seat belt in the rear of the vehicle is malfunctioning, brake lights are on all the time, water pump went out in 2012, the transmission shifter sticks in park, the car has shut down on the street while driving and the service traction control message appears, the two rear passenger automatic door locks do not function properly, the trunk button is inoperable. I am fed up with all of the electronic issues and have tried to have them resolved at the dealership paid to have them fixed and it has returned. The roof of the car is showing rust and the steering column was clunking which was fixed underwarranty.
Cruise control disengages and brake lights illuminate without pressing brake pedal and turn off when the brake pedal is pressed. I have researched and found reports of the same problems on the saturn aura and chevy malibu of the same year, and the pontiac g6 of 2005.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the rear deck center brake light failed. The brake light remained illuminated while the engine was powered off. The contact had to reverse the vehicle several times to disengage the brake light. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 51,200.
Starting in 09 when I purchased this car I've had problems and still to the current date (2/26/2013) I've had to replace the tie rods multiple times which result in new brakes and tires, which aren't cheap for this car! I recently went in today to get my cat converter replaced because the sensor was melting oh and again they tell me I need new brakes(shocker)-this is a safety issue none the less. I've spent about 7 grand in repairs all for the car to just be "ok" to drive for the time being. I'm not sure why this car was never recalled because it's a piece of junk! I have saved all the receipts from the dealership and it's astronomical how many times I've had to bring it in, let's just say the "guys at the shop" all know me by name..
I would like to inform the federal safety agency that my 2008 pontiac g6 had/has issues with the brake lights. The lights are illuminated while accelerating and turn off while braking. The issue was first brought to my attention when my brother was following me and asked why I was riding my brakes. He explained what he saw, and we figured out my brake lights were backward. The issue continued, with seemingly no pattern. At times they illuminated correctly and at others, not. I tested the lights often and speed also did not seem to be a factor. I took my car to a repair shop where I was charged $162.90 for a new brake switch that was not needed. Upon finding the issue still in existence, I contacted the shop to request a refund, which I was ultimately denied. The repair shop stated they had never heard of such an issue with brake lights, even though they witnessed it themselves while my car was there for multiple days. Upon finding no one who seemed to have an idea how to fix the issue, I found a video on youtube of a demonstration to fix the issue, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7ra7mc_tlo. I took my car to a friend who followed the steps in the video. My brakes seem to be working ok at this point, but as the man in the video points out, the fix may only last for 8 or so months. Please note that since ?fixing? My brake lights, I have seen two g6?s on the road with this brake light issue, of which the drivers may or may have not known. My daily commute often involves traffic backups, and I do not want to be behind a vehicle with this issue, nor would I want anyone behind me unable to recognize that I am braking. I look forward to following the federal safety agency regarding the brake light issue, and hope to get a recall notice.
Brake lights engage and cruise control disengages at varying times. Brake lights engages when accelerating. Upon minor depression of the brake pedal, brake lights shut off, then re-engage as the pedal is depressed further. Brake lights engage at both high and low speeds, as well as when the vehicle is parked and running.
I had my car for a year and have put 2500 in work on my front end, to still have problems with it. There is a knocking noise when I turn, just had my brakes,rotors replaces and they still grind when it rains. This is the 1st american made car I ever had and my last. This car is a piece of junk and should not me able to be sold. I paid cash for my car thinking I would be ahead, but all I had is a headache. I plan on trading it in and believe me my next car will not be american made. I thought I would support my country, but what for it doesn't care about us. I always take my cars to the dealer, but I cant afford to go every other week or once a month for problems with a car I just got with lessthen 60000 miles on it. This is on real. *tr ## VIN failed
First the rear door actuator worked 50% of time.then 0% . Cruise worked intermittent. Brake lights on while driving .hence stuck on. Passenger side airbag module faulty. Inopt. In that order. Al have to be related and its a known problem in pontiac. And gm wants 730 to replace module 232 for door actuator.its b.s recall 2008 g6. They have recalled g8 for similar problems.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, he was alerted by a driver in another vehicle that the rear brake lights continuously remained illuminated even though the brake pedal was not engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the faulty steering column sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 2/4/13 *cn updated 02/20/2013
I noticed the cruise control going off on its own agenda. I was told by another driver that the brake lights were coming on while traveling down the highway. Had a dealer look into the problem and the switch was replaced. Still does it with 56k miles on it. I am a mechanic and what a bad design. Gm needs to step up a get the switch redesigned before somebody gets seriously hurt.
Brake lights illuminated when brakes not applied, turned off when brakes were applied (according to family member who was driving behind me). Problem seemed to resolve itself, but has recurred several times over the past year. Subsequent occurrences have been slightly different - brake lights illuminate when brakes not applied, then turn off briefly and come back on when brake pedal is depressed. When brake pedal is released, brake lights turn off for ~5-10 seconds before coming back on. Occurred again this morning - attempted to resolve by disconnecting negative battery terminal and reconnecting after ~15 minutes to see if the system would reset itself, but it did not. Incidents seem random - have not been able to identify a common thread (such as hard braking, vehicle maintenance activities, weather, other lighting issues, etc).
Brakes lamps is on all the time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle started to exhibit an abnormally loud noise. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front driver side brake pad was missing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that both front calipers were defective and as a result, the brake pads, rotors and calipers needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was mileage was 20,428 and the current mileage was 21,000. .. Updated 08-30-12 *bf updated 09/04/2012 *js
The brakelights stay on constantly, while I'm driving, in park, etc. I've talked with a mechanic who told me it may be a sensor and may cost several hundred to get fixed. The only time it goes off is when I have a full tank of gas!!! What's going on??? I'm tired of being asked if I'm riding my brakes!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH when he applied the brakes and the vehicle began to vibrate. The failure occurred when the vehicle was driven at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four separate occasions, where both front rotors were resurfaced. The failure recurred after driving every 1,000 miles. The contact replaced the front rotors two different times. Recently, the brake light would illuminate unintendedly and the vehicle had not been diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact was traveling 50- 55 MPH when the rear brake lights illuminated despite the brakes not being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted but, the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and engaging the brakes, the brake pedal was depressed all the way to the floorboard abnormally. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that they would contact her back at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 37,700.
My brake lights are staying on at all times or coming on and off intermittently. I see that there are many other complaints on this site and the web about this problem. I think this needs to be a recall issued by gm.
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