2008 Pontiac G6 seats problems

Filed Apr 7, 2024 · Electrical, Seats · OH · fire

while driving down road the seat warmer or electrical controls caught fire lucky I had water to put fire out after pulling over a long side the road and stopping

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Seats · 142,000 miles · WI

After finding movement in entering the vehicle last night and during my normal commute home I had discovered that the driver side seat frame has fractured and separated at the front interior weld of the cross member. This has resulted in a partially detached driver seat that shifts under weight and load movement. This separation also leads to significant question of the credibility and dependability of the vehicle, seat and safety restraint in the event of an accident, specifically anything beyond slow speeds. It's doubtful whether the seat will remain attached to the vehicle. I purchased this vehicle from my own family member who bought the vehicle new from the dealer and I know this vehicle has never been involved in an accident or collision. If this weld fails under normal use of the vehicle, how can a vehicle like this ever expect to perform safely in the event of an accident? From my research it appears this is now becoming a well known concern and safety issue for the pontiac g6, and thus it's a surprise to me that there is not an update or potential recall to strengthen this integral safety component of the vehicle. What can be more necessary than the seat of the operator of the vehicle? If the driver is not secure, than the vehicle is not secure.

Filed Mar 10, 2018 · Seats · 120,000 miles · TX

Drivers seat leaning towards the left. Searched for cause and found metal frame in seat cracked through. No support on back left side.

Filed Feb 21, 2018 · Seat belts, Seats · NM

I've noticed that my passenger air bag indicator light hasn't been turning off after someone has left the passenger seat. I usually have to pull over to the side of the road if I'm driving, shut the car off and start it again for the system to recognize that there isn't a passenger in the seat anymore. Otherwise it will continue to flash the passenger seat belt light and chime. Also, the driver side seat belt light will keep flashing and chiming even though I am wearing my seat belt. Started 2/20/18.

Filed Jun 7, 2016 · Airbags, Seats · 118,236 miles · PA

Service airbag light comes on when I drive the car. The only thing I see is I adjusted was the power driver side seat then the light came on.

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Seat belts, Seats · 90,000 miles · PA

Driving local roads approximately 25 to 30 MPH the drivers seat of 2008 g6 gxp (electronic leather bucket seat) broke free and collapsed on the right side. Upon personal inspection and later verified by three mechanics including two gm certified dealership mechanics it was discovered that the cross support towards the front of the seat had broken free at a weld. This in turn caused the seat to collapse down and towards the center console. I noticed immediately that the seat belt is fastens to the seat and now freely floats with the seat upon movement. If the failure to this seat had occurred during an accident the seat belt would have been essentially rendered useless as the drivers seat freely moves. Upon inspection from an engineering stand point the seat is supported by one weld approximately 1/8" thick by 1/4" wide at each end of the ~.060" wall tube in suspension from above I ran theoretical weld calculations as per asme and the welds are good to around 10 g's assuming alloy steel and no passenger. (the recommended met force of any seat or seat belt in the forward position per cfr 571.207 standard 207 s4.2(a) and (b) is 20 times the weight of the seat. This is no considering any bending moments per cfr 571.207 standard 207 s4.2(d). There is no reason why any drivers seat should fail under normal operating conditions occupied by a person of average body weight. This seat is not safe and must be recalled. Upon several hours of research I discovered hundreds of complaints of exactly the same design/manufactures inadequacy. These complaints crossed all three manufactures that use this model seat. (pontiac, chevy and saturn) there were other complaints in regards to the heating mechanism shorting out or burning the seat. Mine did short. (no burning) the dealerships all want me to replace the seat with the same seat that may very well have the same defect. 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Dec 31, 2015 · Seats · 106,300 miles · PA

I have power and heated leather seats for pontiac g6 gt coupe. Probably, the seat connection metals have bad quality and are broken. When we raise the seat it tilts to one side. If the seat malfunctions while braking may cause injuries. I have seen in the internet reports from others for a similar issue on pontiac seats.

Filed May 1, 2015 · Seats · 108,125 miles · TX

Driver's side seat with power adjust for up/down movement stopped functioning and now leans to the right, pushing driver into middle console. Investigation shows complete separation of welded bracket on bottom of seat rack frame adjustment tube - evident of a faulty weld during manufacturing. The opposite welded bracket is still intact.

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Seats · 1 miles · IL

I have had an ongoing email thread with [xxx] at gm cust svc since 09/24/2014 concerning my non-attached drivers seat. Let me again repeat: my driver seat is neither permanently nor securely attached to the vehicle. I received one low-ball estimate from an auto shop who priced $425 to repair the seat; I then recently had the local gm dealership look at it - and they quoted over $1,000 to replace the driver seat, rail and seat cover. Corp gm customer service has since given me the runaround. I called her on it and point blank asked if gm would be issuing a recall and repairing these drivers seats. I received her response this morning, in part: I know that it can be troubling to worry about vehicle safety. I want to assure you that your safety is of the upmost importance to us. We certainly want our customers to know they can rely on their vehicles... I looked into the VIN you provided and found 0 open recalls or service announcements associated with your vehicle relating to this concern. Unfortunately, due to your vehicle s age and mileage you are outside of your bumper to bumper warranty and most likely any associated costs, if you choose to work with a gm dealer, will be customer pay. That was her response is after the dealership confirmed and priced the broken driver seat. I know there is no recall - that is the point of my ongoing communications with gm - to get them to acknowledge the hundreds upon hundreds of pontiac g6 vehicles that have this manufacturing defect. There are over 200 separate blog posts concerning the broken drivers seat on the g6ownersclub.com/forum website. Within those 200 posts are many, many, many, responses to each post. Please look into this incredible safety hazard. Does someone else need to die in order for gm to finally publicly acknowledge this manufacturing defect?

Filed Sep 24, 2014 · Seats · IL

I was driving in my car when I noticed my seat moved when I turned the vehicle. Upon arrival home, I found I could move the entire seat and it was no longer properly attached to the track assembly. Right around the same time, the electric height adjustment on the drivers seat also broke - and broke through the seat and now is exposed - I can see 3 of the spokes of the wheel. If I raise the height of the seat, the entire seat shifts and leans against the drivers side door. If I lower the seat all the way to the ground, the seat moves closer to the "center" of where it should remain. However, the seat is always slanted and the entire drivers seat piece is skewed. My husband actually has torn his pants on this exposed equipment when driving my vehicle!! Neither my husband nor I am heavy people (less than 200lbs each); surely this vehicle was designed to withstand the weight of a 185lb individual. This is a huge safety issue - there are hundreds of posts of similar experiences on the official pontiac website blog page. In addition, there are more similar seating posts found on various diy auto repair blogs online. I cannot afford $1000+ for the dealership to repair my car - or pay $850 for a junk yard replacement seat and track repair from a collision repair shop. Nor can I allow my teenager to drive this car in this type of condition. This should be repaired by pontiac as part of yet another recall - it is a major safety issue. God forbid I am in a car accident - I will go flying out of my car because of this defect.