2009 Pontiac G6: engine overheating

Filed Jun 25, 2017 · Lights · 145,000 miles · OH

The low beam headlight socket has gotten overheated to the point where the plastic has melted away causing the light to fail while driving. I replaced this socket multiple times with the same results. I have also made sure that all grounding points were clear and working properly, which they were all in perfect condition. The date I have provided is the most recent occurrence. This is a known problem for this make and model. If you go onto the internet and do a google search it comes up instantly with countless accounts of the same issue. My sister owns the same vechile but is a 2006 and she has been fighting the same issue. This issue could possibly cause a very serious accident with fatal consequences should both lights fail at night.

Filed Apr 12, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 115,471 miles · TN

Leaking antifreeze overheating pressure building up in radiator.

Filed Jan 24, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 38,000 miles · MI

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?

Filed Dec 17, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 81,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Mar 21, 2013 · Lights · 74,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the headlights were continuously burning out due to the bulb becoming overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the connector burned and as a result, the head light assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 74,599.

Filed Sep 4, 2012 · Lights · 38,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the headlights continuously overheated and would burn out. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the headlight wiring pigtail melted, causing the failure. As a result, the assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.