2008 Pontiac G6: won't start

Filed Dec 18, 2018 · Electrical · 113,959 miles · PA

The main computer (ECM) is dead, the car reads error in milage and the car is going nuts and it wont start the shifter cable came apart and the starter wont engage tranny slams into gear when parked up hill sticks in park, all happens in park

Filed Mar 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · NM

My 2008 pontiac g6 convertible is leaking fuel from the top of the fuel tank. I had the car lifted up on lifts at the dealership I work at and saw that there was fuel all around the bottom of the fuel tank. The fuel line is leaking because the vehicle does not start on the first attempt. The second attempt builds up enough fuel pressure for a normal start. The fuel odor has gotten so bad inside the cabin that I have to keep the windows cracked at all times while driving to keep me from getting a headache. I can be driving down the road and literally watch the fuel needle drop. Gm need to do something about this issue before I or someone else are seriously injured or even killed in a fire!

Filed Sep 12, 2017 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · SC

My passenger headlight went out. Replaced bulb. Intermittent goes out. Now ignition not reading key. Will not start engine unless I flip the key.

Filed Apr 7, 2017 · Transmission · 113,000 miles · LA

My car rolled backward while in park when being removed from the back of a tow truck. I parked my car and when I return the car wouldn't start. I had it towed and that is when it rolled off the tow truck while the gear shift was in park. I believe for some reason the car was in gear (reverse). The car then start and appears to function without issue. I searched the internet and found 2009 g6 were recalled for a similar issue as well as saturn aura. These cars use the same components as the 2008 g6. Fortunately my experience had no consequence mainly because I parked my car on level ground. I now consider that this is a serious safety issue and I will not use the car until I have someone inspect the car.

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · TX

I have 2008 pontiac g6 gt.2 years ago I started smelling gas,than car would not start on first try.so researched problem on yahoo.08 model g6 vehicles is common for fuel pump to leak course of connectors.can't put car in garage ,the fuems of gas are dangerous and when car is on it leaks gas.

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 57,345 miles · MI

November 6 2014 I purchased a 2008 pontiac g6 I had a scheduled visit to repair a cracked gauge cluster, a seat repair and repair of my adjustable pedals while on the way to the dealer for repairs I noticed a hesitation in my transmission when shifting from 1st to 2nd. I notified the service writer of that happening and she said they would look into it. I was given a 3 month 3000 mile warranty that said nothing about who would pay for any repairs. It was in service at least a week. They call and say it.s ready and I pick it up it drives fine for 8 days and the electronics stop working all the warning lights are on ABS, traction control the odometer read the word error and my transmission wouldn't shift right. I drove it right back and they took it in for repair. This time they have it for 2 weeks ( I have the paperwork to prove this ). They finally call and tell me it's ready I pick it up no charge again and it drives fine for 4 days.same electronic problem happens again.and now it won't start. I have it towed in they have it for another 6 day. They call say it's fixed I pick it up it drives fine for a couple days and it again all warning lights on won't shift right traction control not working and the odometer reads error again. This time I don't shut it off and drive it right there I could not afford another tow charge I'm on a fixed income. They have it for another 10 days. They call me tell me it's fixed for the 5th time I go pick it up 6 days later the transmission is slipping I bring it in they tell me it needs a rebuild far $2357.00 and because it is a different problem I have to pay half of the price. I was told by a sae certified master mechanic that multiple computer failures may have prematurely cause the internal hard parts of the transmission to fail it has 60,820 miles on it well under gm mileage warranty. Called gm they side with the dealer

Filed Sep 7, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 61,438 miles · CA

First incident I stopped in front of my home the car locked up on july 30th 2014 I had to push it to the curb and could not drive it to work. Second incident august 16th 2014 I was taking my wife to dinner and I stop at a stop light, car went dead, could not get it to go into any gear, the car would not start took 1 hour before my vehicle would go into gear. No dinner for my wife and my self. I need this recall matter to be resolved. This my transportation to work.

Filed Jul 27, 2014 · Transmission · 167,000 miles · NC

Was backing out of the parking spot, I stopped and tried to place it in drive when the shifter suddenly dropped straight down and the car started completely shut off and started rolling backward. Hitting the breaks and e brake to get the car to stop. My friend and his neighbor came and helped me push the car out of traffic. Friend who's a licensed mechanic looked at the car, checked the shifted and mentioned the link cable had snapped which is why the car was stuck in reverse. As of right now the car will not turn over since it's stuck in reverse. The shifter will not put the transmission back into park . Doing a little bit of research I found there is a recall on the model of car (14152) but gm has not placed my VIN as a concern.

Filed Oct 24, 2012 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the shift cable to the engine became disconnected and caused the gear shift not to lock into position. The contact stated that when they tried to park the vehicle, the vehicle rolled away and the emergency brake had to be utilized. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start after the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer however, the dealer was not able to provide a reason for the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 50,000. Updated 12/06/12*lj the dealer replaced the shift cable and shift cable bracket. Updated 12/06/12

Filed Sep 25, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 98,672 miles · WV

My problems started with the catalytic converter which failed and the dealer told me it was not covered under warranty which I later found out it was up to 100,000 miles. Next my airbag service light keeps coming on and now my traction control comes on and my engine powers down and I slow down at a rapid rate. Yesterday I was going down the interstate at 65 MPH and the traction control light came on and the car completely lost all power almost causing me to crash and get hit by a tractor trailer and now it will not start.

Filed Sep 22, 2011 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · TX

Vehicle would not restart in park. After getting the vehicle to start in neutral the vehicle would roll away in park gear. The vehicle would not act as if it was in a correct gear and it did not want to go in reverse. I took my vehicle in to have it service. It was repaired and finally was told that the gear shift cable was replaced. I initially took my vehicle in 9 days (7/25/11( after purchased (7/14/11 purchased date) back to the auto store to tell them my car acts as if I did not want to get gears or it would act ask it wanted to cut off in park. I was told nothing was wrong with my vehicle. After the car would not restart I took it back and told them the car would not start and it was still acting the same from my first visit on 7/25/11. After research, I realized that some 2009 pontiac g6 were recalled due to gear shift cables. Mines is a 2008 that experience the same problem.