Its leaks when its rains. The right side of my car lights stopped working. The front and brake light are out on the right side. Left side lock switch doesnt work. Also my gear switch sometimes keep me in parked or reverse from day to day travels. I could get in the car go to the store and my car will not come out of reverse or park.
2008 Pontiac G6 lights complaints
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My brake lights stay on when I turn my car on. When I press on the brake pedal my brake lights go out. They have been like this for about 3 years. I replaced the switch under the brake pedal and it did nothing. The brake lights stay on when I'm driving or sitting still.
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!!
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!!
When I'm driving and put my foot on the brake the brake lights turn off, and when I take my foot off the brakes and drive they turn on. This is a real safety issue, I could get rear ended!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control) prior to her owning the vehicle. The contact stated that the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated even when the brake pedal was not depressed. The vehicle was taken to superior chevrolet conway (1275 exchange ave, conway, ar 72032, (501) 932-5121) where they replaced the brake lamp switch and front wheel drive axle shaft seal, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.
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.
Multiple times the headlights go out and harness connection section burns out needing replacement of both harnesses and bulbs.
I noticed that my driver's side low beam headlight was out. I purchased a new one but upon installation, I noticed that the old one did not visually appear to be bad. I replaced it anyway. A few weeks later the same one was out again. I checked it for connection problems etc and it started working again. A few weeks later it was out again. Approximately a month ago, I was unlocking my doors with the key fob while parked in front of my garage door and noticed on the garage door that both lights were working; however, when I opened the door it went off and stayed off until I unlocked the door with the fob again.
So about 3-4 months after purchasing my 2008 pontiac g6 gt, the headlight went out on the drivers side. I decided to replace both low beam bulbs on the drivers side and passengers side. The passenger side hasn't been too bad, it would go out, but a tap on the headlight would turn it back on. The drivers side however, would go out at any random time, then cut back on almost immediately or a few minutes later. I did see that the plug for the low beam was a little melted, but didn't think much of it. I don't know if the car was able to withstand the current needed for the bulb or the wiring was just terrible.
I have been having an issue with the headlights for years. I buy lights every 3 weeks, this is very expensive. Was stopped by cops & given a warning. Now none of the lights are working (high r low) don't come on. Just devasted dealership will charge $700 that I don't have need help are advise me on what to do. I see a lot of pontiac ct vehicles with only one lite working ?????? Driving in the dark coming home from work.....
I've had to replace the headlight bulbs almost every six months since I purchased the vehicle in 2010. They are constantly going out. I took it to an electrician. He replaced a piece in the wiring, then the other headlight, as soon as I fix one side the other headlight goes out. I know it has to be a manufacturers defect. I have owned this car almost 8 years this may. This is not a coincidence. The passenger side headlight is out now. I love this car, it rides great, but this headlight situation is frustrating.
My biggest concern is the power steering. When I start the car, it only works about 50% of the time. I have to turn he ignition off and restart the car 3-4 times to get it to work properly. If it goes out while I'm driving, I could easily get hurt or hurt someone else. My seat belt sensor doesn't work. It beeps and dings at me while I'm driving, very distracting...makes me jump when I'm concentrating on the road. I had to replace the same headlight 3-4 times in 3 months. The harness was all melted when the mechanic got it out. Not only is it illegal for me to drive without all lights working but it's dangerous. Also, I received a letter about my brake lights...that they may not light while braking, or illuminate while I'm not braking. It said not to take it to be fixed if there was no problem. Can someone please tell me how I can possibly know there's a problem before someone rear ends me?
Bought this car brand new. Brake lights stay lit while driving but go off when braking. Currently there's only 50k miles on it. Taken it to the dealer several times. They replace some switch but it doesn't fix the issue. I don't know what else to do if the mechanics can't seem to find the problem for a permanent fix. After some research I've found that this is a common complaint with no real "fix." checked for recall and haven't found one.
Headlight and tail lights keep blowing out
Brake lights on when car in motion, brake lights are off wnen brakes are applied.car was in for recall to fix the problem but the problem came back. Dealer said, car must be having the problem for them to fix. Someone must be following to see this problem. The driver can't see the brake lights from inside while driving.
1st issue with lighting: repeated issues with electrical connection to front head lights. Light bulbs tested and were ok. Mechanics would reconnect loose wiring to the headlights. More than 6 repairs by mechanics failed to solve problem in 9 years of ownership. 2nd issue with possible electrical - unknown cause: after owning car for 9 years, front of car "exploded" resulting in fire in front right quadrant of car and ultimately burning entire engine, front of car, front windows, front tires. Fireman stated cause of fire could have been short in electrical wiring too close to oil tank. Root cause of explosion unknown. No human injuries. Car was in motion less than 5 MPH pulling into owner's driveway when explosion occurred. No engine alert lights went off ahead of explosion. No warning system alerted to any problems with engine, sensors, heat, oil levels, etc.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that he recently purchased the vehicle and the failures occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 116,000.
I have been replacing the socket/harness for my low beams on both sides for a couple of years now. This has occurred since I purchased the car in august of 2011. The sockets are melting, which to me is both a fire hazard, and a safety hazard for night driving since the low beams don't work with a melted socket. This issue occurs on both sides. I have also received a traffic violation ticket after being pulled over, which I was able to get dropped because I fixed it the next day. Either way, this is a fire and safety hazard that needs to be recalled! I should not have to be replacing melting components a couple times a year! I also avoid using my fog lights because I think this melts them quicker due to extra current and heat draw. Also, to my knowledge, there was a recall for hundreds of thousands of gm vehicles for the very same issue. Why not the pontiac g6???
While driving the car's brakes illuminate automatically. While applying the brakes the brake lights turn off. This happens while driving in the city and on the highways both. Therefore causing any vehichles behind me to think I am no longer slowing down. This has been the case since 2009 when I first purchased the vehicle. I have taken it in to several local dealerships and auto shops. No one can seem to fix the problem correctly. This is a huge concern for my safety every day when I travel in a busy downtown area.
Headlights (low beams) began to flicker before completely going out a few days later while driving. Replaced the bulbs and checked the fuses. Experienced the same issue a few months later while starting the vehicle. Replaced both head light assemblies. Six months later the same issue repeated itself but with both low beams and high beams. Bought new bulbs again and they only survived a few months before going out completely. Serious driving hazard and inconvenient drive-time constriction, considering that I have to plan my driving around daylight hours and hope it doesn't rain. I believe it is the wiring harness causing the issue due to poor design of wires being too close together and causing a short. Fog lights and parking lights still work consistently.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving during the evening hours, the headlights were inoperable. The headlights were replaced twice within a one year period. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The contact stated that this was a recurring issue since the purchasing the vehicle in april of 2015. The contact does not have the head light information. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the brake lamps illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lamps failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that it needed to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electrical stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
While driving my brake lights come on when I am 'driving' and my brake lights go off when I am braking. I took my car to the dealership for regular maintenance , and asked them about this problem. They said it was a recall and they fixed it . Well ian still driving an unsafe car . And now I am being told I will have to pay for it . This doesn't seem right. It was clearly a recall that was not fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lights failed to illuminate. However, when the brake pedal was not depressed, the brake lights and SRS air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
Driver side front low beam light was out and replaced at pep boys in april 2016. Since then the light would work intermittenly. I returned to pep boys and was told it was probably an electrical problem that they see 9 out of 10 times with pontiacs. Went to dealer on 8/22/2016 and was told that the bulb connector had melted, a problem that is very common with this car. I had to pay $212.17 to replace the low beam connector and the new headlamp that I was told could not be re-used. I am now hoping it doesn't burn out again soon or that the right side doesn't burn out too. This is a dangerous problem because I never knew when my headlight would be on or if it would remain on during an outing. Sometimes I would board my car and begin driving with the light on and part way through my trip the light would go off leaving me suddenly in the dark. Luckily I was never stopped and ticketed by the police or, even worse, suffered an accident due to a sudden change in visibility on the road.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving at any speed, the brake lights remained illuminated regardless if the brake pedal was depressed or not. In addition, the traction light illuminated. The failures occurred continuously. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 08/30/16*lj the consumer stated the brake either illuminate all the time, or they do not illuminate at all. The electrical system would go haywire. The seat belt alarm sounded even when it was un-buckled, the traction control light illuminated and so did other random lights. Updated 10/26/16.
Driver side headlight could not be replaced because the connector and wiring burnt. The casing broke off two of the wires and when they touched the connector melted behind the bulb. The entire assembly unit has to be replaced. I saw another complaint filed a few days ago with the same issue.
The headlight keeps going out I took it in to get the bulb replaced and it was melted.
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