2008 Pontiac G6: check engine light

Filed Feb 11, 2026 · Steering · 95,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering assist functionality. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the “Power Steering Fault” message was displayed. The contact pulled over, turned off, and restarted the vehicle, and the power steering functionality returned. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering); however, the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall in 2014, and the replacement part had started to fail. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2018 · Engine · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to bruce lowrie chevrolet (711 sw loop 820, fort worth, tx 76134, (817) 293-5811) where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter failed and needed replacement. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was not repaired due to cost. The vehicle also failed state inspection because the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · IL

Car starts hard after fueling no matter how much you put in it also gas gage floats and when you use the A/C you can literally see the gas gage moving it use to cost me 35 dollars every two weeks and that going 400 plus miles now I get maybe 300 miles to the galen with my check engine light on now and a code that reads check gas cap this problem is costing me thousands of wasted money and time

Filed May 22, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 115,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the traction control, check engine, and tire warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle also experienced violent shaking. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the brakes were severely corroded. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 98,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. On various occasions, while driving, the vehicle stalled. On one occasion, while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the highway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. On another occasion, while driving 5 MPH, the starter engaged independently and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was concerned that due to the starter engaging independently, the vehicle could catch fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2017 · Airbags, Lights · 83,000 miles · IL

I have a pontiac g6 2008 that only has 83,500 miles on it. The airbag light turned on about 2 months ago and has not turned off. About a month and a half ago the traction light turned on for about 2 days and than went off . The last thing that has happened is that 2 weeks ago the brake lights came on even when I am not pressing the brake and do not turn off unless I turn off the car. And I almost forgot I also had problems with the gas cap my engine light kept on turning on so I ordered another one directly from the dealer and I still have the problem. Its like never ending.

Filed Jan 20, 2017 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · TX

Noticed gasoline odors, hard starting, check engine light came on, took to shop for diagnosis. Mechanic said the plastic housing on the top of the fuel pump had cracked, causing gas to leak from the tank also low fuel pressure and vacuum problems. Said car was unsafe to drive and needed the entire fuel pump replaced. The total repair cost is $1000. The g5 model has the same problem and there has been a factory recall but none on the g6 model.

Filed Jan 6, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 150,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel shook and seized completely. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence and then to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed May 17, 2016 · Driver assistance, Engine · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that either the fuel tank was fractured or there was a fuel pump leak. The contact also stated that the check engine light and traction control warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · TN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving at an unknown speed, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions. On the second occasion, it was diagnosed that an unknown component had melted. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2015 · Engine, Steering · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the check engine and power steering warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Ma 10/19/2015 updated 11/08/2017

Filed Jan 19, 2015 · Steering · 142,458 miles · AZ

Took my car to yates in goodyear az for recall repairs. When picked up my car my steering wheel was so loose and I they said its unsafe to drive. Insisted it was like that already not only was my steering messed up my brake lights would not go off. Also my check engine light came on and car will not go into gear. The service men there were laughing at my frustration for have no money to fix all the problems they created.