2008 Pontiac G6: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 28, 2024 · Electrical · MI

I have replaced my headlights 3 times and all 3 times the wiring harness connector was fried. I’ve had other issues with my brake lights coming on when I’m not pushing the brake pedal. I can shift out of park without hitting the pedal. All of these issues seem to be more and more frequent. After doing research I seen there was already a recall on the vehicle regarding such issues, my vin just wasn’t included for some reason. Now what I thought was just random issues, I am noticing is actually an already known manufacturer issue.

Filed Jul 5, 2024 · Electrical, Lights · MA

About 6 months ago I believe I file a complaint about this same issue and here I am again. A few nights ago driving home from the movies with my kids out of nowhere my headlights go out so I had to use my fog lights to make it home. I can't understand how isn't this a safety issue and why hasn't anyone done anything about it or why isn't there a recall. What is the wait? Are we waiting for a tragedy to occur to then do something?? This is like the 3 or 4th time that it has happened. Where is the urgency on this matter?? Or will I have to make a petition with other G6 owners that also have had this issue?? Some feedback would be nice on what to do or do I have to continue to spend $$$ with 0 results. Would appreciate some response and some results.

Filed Jan 22, 2024 · Electrical, Lights · MA

This has been an issue that has been going on for a few years it has mostly been the driver side headlight a d o. 2 occasions both headlights have not work. On November 2023 my headlights on the driver's side would not work. Also, my turn signal didn't work at all which almost caused me an accident as I was making a turn not knowing that the turn signal was not working. I took my vehicle to Alden Buick GMC where they did inform me of issues with the headlight wiring they replaced a few wires and used a zip tie to fix it. On another occasion leaving work none of my headlights worked so I had to call my wife and have her drive in front of me so that I can make it home. Now on December I was driving on the highway at 1am and all of a sudden my headlights went off so the only thing I could do is use my fog lights and follow a car in front of me. And now here we are once again driver side Not working. Now, everyone that has a Pontiac G6 knows, the issues with the headlights and the wiring. I just don't see why it hasn't been a recall on this continuous problem or even worst, Safty issue!!

Filed Oct 22, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · OH

The steering is very bad after servicing the vehicle and several alignments which is a recall on the kelley blue book page also the electrical system is malfunctioning. Windows wont go up or down door locks unlock and lock automatically, lights go off and on headlights and brake lights and gm said that your recalls are incorrect!!!! I know that these recalls are indeed needed severely. Please help!

Filed Jul 4, 2020 · Steering · NC

The power steering went out while driving, I did research to find out it was electrical. It went off and on before staying off making it hard to drive obviously. It is my only vehicle for my son and I to get to work in. The steering wheel shakes as well. I have had many electrical issues with this vehicle, replacing headlight after headlight, starter, etc. There is obviously an issue with the electronic steering assist or torque assembly and I am not the only one with the issues with this vehicle. A recall to fix these issues needs to be in place!

Filed Jun 13, 2020 · Lights · 50,000 miles · PA

The headlight socket connector in the headlights overheat and melt ...so the headlights shut off...I have replaced them so many times..and it is a safety hazard!!!! I was driving at night and it happened. Very scary!!!! It is a bad design.

Filed Apr 21, 2020 · Driver assistance, Lights · MI

The break lights are always on. They only turn off when I stop which has alomst gotten me rear ended multiple times. The front left headlight cannot be repaired due to imporper wiring and ive had it looked at twice only to not be able to find the problem. Also, when I am driving the car will not go below 3rd and is not properly shifting causing accelerating problems, when driving in general, and am unable to keep a proper amount of gas because its buring through due to this. I have problems when driving, especially on the highway, and the breaks and headlight are always a problem wheter driving or in park. This happens every day!

Filed Mar 26, 2020 · Lights · 107,465 miles · NC

Passenger side front low beam headlight does not stay on. Going over a bump during driving knocks the light off and shutting the hood or tapping on the headlamp may turn it back on. Dangerous to drive as both lights may go out. Was informed that the wiring connector inside the lamp case could melt from the heat of the light bulb.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · MA

My headlights keep having to be replaced! I've also replaced the pigtails in the past!! I noticed both my high and low beams out on the drivers side and when I brought it to be replaced the light had come back on. Then when I left work that night they were out once again!!! I've looked this up and it appears to be a problem for most pontiac owners along with electrical problems too! Which I've also had my share of electrical problems too!!! I've gottwn into the habit of shutting off my day time driving lights! As replacement is very costly due to labor!!

Filed Sep 14, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 125,000 miles · MA

My headlights keep burning out! I've replaced them multiple times and also replaced the pig tails. Only for them to continually go out!! Just yesterday I knew one was out, brought it to be replaced only to have it working again!! Then when I left work it was out again!! They are also very expensive to replace because of the labor!! It seems to be an electrical problem for certain!!

Filed Mar 20, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · IN

While the car is driving at any speed the power steering and brake lights will go out randomly. The front headlights will just turn off for no reason in the middle of the night while driving. And when the headlights go out the brake lights stay on continuously.

Filed Feb 16, 2019 · Lights · 110,000 miles · IN

Multiple times the headlights go out and harness connection section burns out needing replacement of both harnesses and bulbs.