2009 Pontiac G6: won't start

Filed Nov 24, 2024 · Transmission · AL

The drivetrain: automatic transmission parking lock cable (or shift cable) malfunctioned. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. I am able to put the car in 'park' and remove the key. However, when I attempt to start the vehicle, it won't start because the battery gets drained. I have to constantly get a jump off. My safety and the safety of others are at risk because I never know how much the battery has been drained, and the vehicle shuts off in trafffic. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle has only been inspected by an independent service center. There have been no warning signs of the problem before shutting off or not starting. The vehicle was purchased in 2019, and the first occurrence was the same year. We knew something was draining the battery. We just did not know what. So we would not let the vehicle sit for more than a day without starting it, and we would always be prepared to charge the battery.

Filed Jan 23, 2019 · Airbags, Fuel system · 180,000 miles · SC

The air bags like say service but no one see what's wrong, the fuel car will not crank after gas is put in. It ask to check gas cap even put new cap on and sti not working

Filed Jan 1, 2019 · Electrical · NY

On the night of decemeber 31, 2018, the family and I were getting ready to go out when we noticed the car wouldn't start and all the outside lights were staying on and dim. Prior to this night, my spouse noticed that the interior lights were staying on as well so he removed the fuse as a temporary fix so that I may go to work. I believe this may be due to the recalls that I recently found out about. Im uncertain of the exact cause of this issue but from what I've read about the recallsb I believe it may have something to do with either the ignition or the brake pedal shorting out the electrical system.

Filed Dec 21, 2018 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery was replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where the technician replaced the alternator. The dealer was not called and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2017 · Engine · 163,000 miles · CA

The clips that hold the transmission shift linkage have completely snapped. This is a known issue in 4 cyl models and should be extended to 6 cyl models. My car will not go in to park. It will not start. You can actually open the engine compartment and see that the linkage has play. This is incredibly dangerous. I'm thankful we live in a flat area. This is completely unacceptable and someone will end up hurt or dead because of it.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 132,000 miles · OK

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.

Filed Oct 10, 2014 · Electrical · DC

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.

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · CA

Vehicle started smelling of gasoline with no apparent leaks. The motor had begun to run roughly and did not start immediately upon turning over. Not long after, gasoline began to drip from the heat shield below the fuel tank. Upon removal of the fuel tank, it was found that gasoline had pooled on top of the tank and was leaking from a cracked fuel line elbow directly above the fuel pump. Upon removal of the tank, the line broke completely from the pump.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Electrical · 56,730 miles · OH

I started the car to leave work and my security light would not shut off. I made a stop at a store and when I restarted the car the light went off. A few days later, my car would not start. All the lights and the radio etc came on but the car would not turn over. I was told shut everything off in my car and put the key in the ignition and turn it but don't actually start it, let is sit like that for 20 minutes and start. I did that and it worked, but I've had to do that a couple time with both of my keys. (I was told I may just have a bad key). I am concerned that this is part of the ignition switch recall for gm. I took it to stykemain in defiance oh on 6/4/14 and was told they cannot find anything wrong.

Filed Jul 25, 2012 · Transmission · 61,729 miles · MS

2009 pontiac g6 gt 3.5l v6 - on 09/23/11 when I put my car into park, the transmission was still in drive position. The shifter handle was loose and would not lock into p, r, n, d. Turned off the engine and could remove keys but when I tried to crank the car again it wouldn't crank. Had the car towed to a local dealer and they told me that the shifter cable was broken. Had the cable replaced along with a new bracket. On 07/24/12 (83600 miles) I am having the same problem again!! I called the same dealer and he told me that there is a 12 month or 12000 mile warranty on parts and labor but unfortunately I had already driven 22000 miles in the last 10 months. Dealer said they could check my car on diagnostics to tell me what could be causing the problem for $90 per hour. I can't afford to pay for them to tell me just what is causing the problem. I searched 2009 recalls and found one for my car, saying that the shifter cable clip may not be in place and that it could cause the vehicle transmission to be in drive while the shifter is in park. Sometimes my shifter had a little difficulty to get out of park position, like it was locked up. So what in the world is causing my shifter cable to break twice in a 10 month period?? Is anyone else having the same problem as me??

Filed Nov 22, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 46,620 miles · AL

I purchased a 09 pontiac g6 on july 28th 2010 it had 46,000 miles 2 weeks after I bought it cuts off for no reason in the middle of the street and would not crank up it was towed to the dealership and kept it for 9 days and still would not crank they got it to crank and then lock the keys up while having it running cause the door unlock and lock on their own but didn't know why it cut off and would not crank. So I got it back 2 week later it cuts off again while driving and gave no sign it was going to cut off and would not crank so I am stuck in the road again stranded for an hour I get it crank take it back to the dealer ship they don't know what's wrong it cuts off again while driving. Take it back they don't know what's wrong and it cuts of about 6 to 8 more time while driving I take it to the dealer ship and they say the same thing and mind u these are all gm dealership and I used 3 different ones and they all say the same thing so it cuts off again I call gm myself and file a complaint they were no help and it stills cuts off til this day and it has an electrical problem as well cause the lights dim in and out when you turn on the air or heat or let the windows down or lock and unlock the doors . The engine runs rough and wheels sound like they about to come of while driving this is a bad car it looks good but drives bad and it not safe when the people who made it cant tell you why it cuts off while driving this very dangerous.

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Electrical · 39,400 miles · OH

I own a 2009 pontiac g6 gt.my anti theft system kicked on while driving. I parked my vehicle 5 minutes later for 20 minutes and when I tried to start it wouldn't crank. This was the first occurence. I have 2 small children in the car with me, but luckily I was pulling into my own driveway. I had just driven from columbus,oh. A few days later after trying to reset my sytem (because I thought it was the anti-theft device) I had it towed to a dealer. As it turns out my negative battery cable had broken. According to the mechanic there was a defect in the cord. The mechanic had to do some re wiring. I just thank the lord that my car didn't cut off while driving.