I purchased car new in 2009 and have had problem after problem starting with exhaust system just weeks after I got it. It has had 3 recalls but I more are due. The headlights started going one after another and at one time all front lights were out at the same time. I had them repaired with new connector. Currently, the left headlight is out again and a new headlamp and another connector was installed and still will not stay on. Other owners I have spoken with have the same problems that I am having. But what can we do? I've been experiencing power steering going out occasionally for no apparent reason what so ever. There is a recall but my car is not covered under the recall although there were 2009 models that were. I was told my VIN number wasn't included in the recall. The air bag alert stays on. I had it diagnosed along with the seat belt alert and both need to be replaced. The seat belt sensor module needs to be replaced in the passenger seat. My rear door locks don't work and that's electrical problem. I feel the car manufacturer knew these problems existed and should be held accountable for selling these death traps. With all these serious problems, I can't grasp why gm don't take responsibility for all this and get them off the rode. I and other motorists are not safe while I'm still driving this car. Do the right thing gm and recall all 2009 pontiac g6 and make them safe.
2009 Pontiac G6 electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. While driving at numerous speeds, the passenger side headlight failed without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the connector melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the headlight assembly malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the headlight assembly twice, but the failure recurred. The contact continued to experience the head lamps burning out and the low beams failed to illuminate again. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who indicated that the part was defective and that the failure may recur again. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 7/1/15*cn the consumer stated the low beam headlight burned out 4 times. The socket was burned and replaced. Updated 9/15/2015
We have had ongoing issues with the rear running lights shorting out and the driver's side low beam going out. We replaced fuses for rear running lights 4 times. I was pulled over by local police and had to be picked up to get home, leaving the car at police station until I could drive safely in daylight. We have replaced the low beam bulb 3 times. The low beam light would intermittently work at times. Now, again it is not working at all. I have read excessive consumer complaints stating the same problems with 2009 pontiac g6 vehicles.
Low beam lamp passenger side out. Not knowing any better I. Bought a new sylvania bulb. Two weeks later out again. I did a little research and found this is a huge problem with g6; gm & more than likely too expensive for me to fix immediately. I just bought car from dealer & on ssdi; therefore, have no money to even purchase another bulb let alone housing, connector stuff etc.. This is a safety issue with a tremendous amour of vehicles; see carfaxs on this model. Although my carfax was clean I now think this is why car sold by old owner.
I was entering on to highway when my power steering went out. I was able to pull over. I turned off vehicle and waited 5 minutes (temp was -18f), started vehicle and power steering was engaged.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6 gt. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The contact had the vehicle jump started and the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
Letter from congressman barletta on behalf of constituent re 2009 pontiac g6 lost power brakes and steering while driving on four separate occasions.
2009 pontiac g6. Consumer sent in repair invoice. *ta recall # 14v252000.
Drivers side headlight went out while driving in very bad weather conditions at night. Replaced bulb and it worked for 2 days before the same thing happened. Replaced bulb again and it worked for about 10 days before it happened again. Now learning that this happens a lot on this car because the harness connector is melting and needs to be replaced but due to constant overheating it will not permanently fix this problem. Gm knows of this problem but deems it not their responsibility. Does there have to be a fatality before pontiac/gm takes this seriously?
Issues with low beam headlights randomly going out then coming back on at first for a couple of months, then went out completely. Replaced bulbs (low beam) with same problems. Finally found that the low beam light sockets (primarily passenger side) were arcing and shorting out causing bulbs not to work. Recall should be issued to have gm remedy this problem. This is a chronic problem with this line of cars!
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Head lights keep going out...the wires connected with the low beam lights are burnt and corroded. I have replace these parts 20 times since 2009. This time on january 1, 2015 the wires and connectors are to burnt to repair and the dealer ship said I will have to buy the whole harness kit assembly instead of just the wires. Why should I, this problems is far and wide on the internet with the pontiac g6. I travel with my job and I have experienced multiple times both headlights going out on me and I had to use the high beam just to get home. Please let gm know and issue some kind of recall before I die on the highway due to these faulty headlight wires.
The drivers side, low beam headlight has been replaced several times. The wiring harness melts! This seems to be a common complaint with g6 owners.
2009 pontiac g6 passenger side headlight would intermittently go off and finally stayed off. After removing the headlight assembly, I found a melted connect to the light bulb itself. I found a replacement connector at napa auto parts and replaced it. It worked for 3 weeks and went out again. Upon opening up the light, I found the new connector melted again. There is a wiring problem causing this connector to overheat. Safety concern is if both fail over time, the driver will not have any headlights for nighttime driving. Also, the headlights are part of the daytime driving lights.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, a burning odor emitted inside the vehicle. The contact discovered that the gear console melted. In addition, the shift lever failed to shift into the drive position. In addition, the contact mentioned that the ignition key failed to disengage from the vehicle intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air conditioner shut off independently and the thermostat would not display the correct temperature. In addition, the contact stated that the power locks failed to operate and as a result, the key fob had to be used in order to lock or unlock the doors when inside the vehicle. The mechanic diagnosed that connectors or wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,667.
The dim headlights keep going out I have replaced them 3 times and still go out I believe it's in the wiring because if you hit the headlight they will soon come back on. I've read the wiring harness gets to hot and melts the wires seems like a fired hazard to me.
Unfortunately I have experienced about all of the issues that are being complained about on here. The light connectors melting and blowing the headlights, the electrical system messing up and frying 7 brains, the brake lights not working properly, the steering acting funny just to name a few, and although I have taken the car to the dealership several times since 2010 to have these issues worked on, I continue to have the problems. I think that it is ridiculous that car manufacturing companies are allowed to let these vehicles stay on the road without doing recalls on these dangerous and possibly fatal problems. For years I wanted one of these cars after they came out and now it has been the biggest waste of my time and money. But..that's ok! As soon as I have a wreck or something happens due to one of these problems I will be dialing up my lawyer!!!
The driver side headlight burned out. I checked the bulb, and the connectors were burned and melted on the light as well as the harness. I changed the harness myself, and the same thing happened approximately one year later. There is a severe malfunction in the electrical component of the headlight system. I am afraid if this continues to occur, it could start a fire in the vehicle. Possibly while it is being driven.
Blinker switch won't turn off after you turn corner.
Driver side, rear passenger door won't lock or unlock. Also, a couple months later, the driver door did the same thing.
Driver side low-beam headlight not working. Replaced bulb in 23 november 2013 and again on 5 october 2014. Light went out again on 15 october 2014. Dealer replaced headlight lamp socket as socket was burnt out. Internet searches show numerous issues with pontiac g6 headlamps having issues with headlight lamp sockets ... Electrical arcing within socket causing carbon build up and lamp failure. This should be a recall item by gm on this vehicle to fix this safety issue.
On october 7, 2014, as I was waiting for the stop light to change. My car turned off and then on again. On the following day, after I parked my car, I went to start it, and it didn't crank at all. I went to get the battery, starter, and alternator checked, they all passed with flying colors.
I was driving down the road when the driver's side headlight went out. I have replaced the same headlight at least three times. Today, 26 sept 2014, I attempted to replace the headlight bulb again, but found that the connector has melted. I'm concerned that my other headlight may go out while driving, so I will see what the dealership says after the vehicle inspection. I have heard that it can cost between 400 to 500 dollars. Please have this investigated before someone gets hurt or killed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The technician rebuilt the steering column and replaced the lower control arm. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e04000 (steering) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering. However, the VIN was not included in any recalls. Also, the contact indicated that the battery had to be replaced four times due to electrical voltage fluctuations. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
As I was driving towards my home after dark, my drivers side headlight (low-beam) went out. Because I was on a rural road, I turned on my high-beams. In less than a minute an I went back to my low-beams due to an oncoming car and I had no low-beam lights at all. I immediately turned my high-beams back on so I could be seen by the other car. After returning home I informed my husband of the problem. The next morning he checked the headlight lamps and found that the electrical plug/sockets to both low-beam lights were shorted-out, burned, and melted. While at a local auto-parts store trying to get replacement pig-tails to repair the lights I talked to one of the sales persons who also works at a local gm dealership. He told me that they see 6 to 10 cars a week that have had this same problem. This is a very dangerous situation and it appears to be very common.
September 10, 2014 & gm customer assistance center, I have been the customer of two general motors recalls. First recall notice was for a 2007 chevrolet cobalt, ignition fix and 2009 pontiac g6 for a body control module connection to the brake apply sensor. I had difficulty waiting for the parts for the chevy cobalt. First call I made to the dealership, was greeted with the following response (from the dealership) call back in april (my call was made in february ? When I received the letter). I called in may, they still didn't have the parts for the repair, and they were unwilling to put my name on a list to call me back. I finally called another dealership ? They ordered the part and called me back and repaired my vehicle. So, when the second recall notice was received for the pontiac g6, I called the second dealership ? Where I finally had resolution to the first recall. This dealership is 30 minutes from my residence. The first dealership was 2 miles from my home. I called, they had the parts and I made an appointment for 3:00pm on tuesday. I took time off work, arrived at the dealership, and I was told they were out of parts. How does that happen? When you make an appointment, shouldn't your part be set-aside? I don't understand the un-professionalism from the dealership.
Letter from constituent regarding her pontiac g6 coupe; she's having problems selling her vehicle due to a recall on the vehicle; request the advice as to the best course of action that can be taken against gm for the swift resolution of this matter.
My passenger side headlight went out so I replaced it only to have it go out again. I realized there were some burnt wires and had it inspected. I was told I needed a new wire harness.
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