2009 Pontiac G6 brakes problems

Filed Mar 2, 2026 · Brakes, Steering · 107,737 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was turned off, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The failure became more persistent over time, and several attempts were needed for the power steering feature to become operable. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the vehicle had experienced Mass Air Flow Sensor, Power Train System, Catalytic Converter Efficiency, ABS, Wheel Speed Sensor, Wheel Hub, Wheel Bearing, and TPMS failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and became aware of several recalls related to the year, make, and model vehicle; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,737

Filed Nov 24, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · OH

My brake lights are malfunctioning. It has not worked correctly in years. When you press on the brake, the brake lights turn itself off. When not pressing on the brake, my brake lights are on. I reached out to the GM dealership and I told them that the recall was fixed, but the issue is ongoing and poses extreme safety issues. I have gotten pulled over for this. No lights are on my dashboard. I have owned the car since the beginning of COVID and the issue has happened since.

Filed Mar 27, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 107,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Stability Control, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control); however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the transmission gear shifter failed to shift between gears and ceased. The air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake stop lights failed to illuminate upon depressing the brake pedal. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 183,500 miles · KS

Brake lights come on without application of brake pedal and do not come on when brake pedal is applied. Recall 13036 has been applied...same problem seems to have resurfaced. Can happen in motion or stationary; any road/driving conditions.

Filed Nov 18, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 171,000 miles · MD

Got pulled over for brake lights not acting when engaged, and viceversa. Officer noticed I was driving fine, but my lights were not. Issues with steering, jerky motions at low speed can't disengage parking or parking brake without braking engaged shift stick when changing to drive constant steering and tire sensor service sensor

Filed Jul 28, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 202,000 miles · OK · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owed a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated while his son was driving the vehicle approaching a stop sign, when he started to depress on the brake pedal, the vehicle jerked to turn left and crash into an oncoming vehicle on the opposite side of the road. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a head injury on the right side of his head and seek medical attention at the emergency room, where he had 15 stitches inside and 10 stitches outside of his head. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance adjuster deemed the vehicle a total loss. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 202,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 155,500 miles · ME

My 2009 pontiac g6 2.4l displayed power steering. It became manual steering. I turned the car off & restarted it. The power steering worked again. I was in a parking lot. I checked my cars invoices & the VIN # check which said I had the work done. I also was driving in my driveway & the wheel would start to turn then lock up & snap back hurting my wrist. I was able to park it.

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 86,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. After starting the vehicle, the brake lights illuminated continuously. In addition the service traction, check engine, and air bag warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2019 · Brakes, Lights · 65,000 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. When depressing the brake pedal, the rear brake light turned off. While driving without the brake pedal being depressed, the brake lights remained illuminated. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2019 · Brakes, Wheels · 74,000 miles · MS

Traction has been turned off and will not come back on with pressing the traction button. While braking the car pulls quickly to the left, it's really bad while on the highway at a great amount of speed. While braking to go around a curve the steering pulls the other direction then what your turning so you have to keep a firm grip on the steering wheel