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2009 Pontiac G6 lights problems

190 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000.

owner complaints
190
of this car's complaints
27%
typical mileage
75,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Headlights
    9
  • Brake lights
    7
  • Brake lights: switch
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Pontiac G6 lights problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Pontiac G6 lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 137

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2009 Pontiac G6 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 1, 2023 · Electrical, Lights · NC

Headlights are burning, melting and charged connections and causing dim lights. These headlights were recently replaced with new OEM healing’s for the second time and each replacement is burning out the connection. Please advise?

Filed Feb 28, 2023 · Electrical, Lights · WV

Tail lights shine bright and cruise control cuts off it has happened to me going down the interstate

Filed Mar 13, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · OK

Well, we purchased a 2009 Pontiac G6 in November of 2021. We have been having problems with our light staying on, we were pull over a couple nights ago due to our lights not working. Also, our G6 pulls to the right and tweeters are the only speakers that work. Sometimes the driver door speaker will come on but that's in a blue moon. My step dad looked at my lights and noticed our wires were burnt and so was the connection piece. My fiancé informed me the other day that when he was fueling up, that he had to turn the car off because he heard a weird noise coming from the inside of the gas tank. Also, when we purchased the vehicle the battery was put in wrong and rubbing up against our hood [XXX] near caught our car on fire. Sometimes the car with slowing idle and won't go until I have to put my foot all the way down to the floor. Also, I had all 4 brand new tires put on it and the tire light is still on. Coat me $576.67 for tires because I got the weather, puncture proof and warranty! We have told South Shields Auto Credit in OKC, Ok I believe his name is [XXX] about the lights and he told his actual words "THAT SOUNDS LIKE WIRING PROBLEM AND WE DON'T DEAL WITH WIRING PROBLEMS"!! We took it in to get the light fixed and the lights were working for about 2 days and they quit working again. I Doordash for a living, other than I am a full time student and I have to have my lights to see at night. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Jan 12, 2022 · Lights · SC

Head light connector is burning out too fast. Had to replace it 2x in 1 year.

Filed Aug 19, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · 160,000 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that a friend had alerted him that his brake lights remained illuminated while driving. The contact also stated that the brake lights would go out upon the depression of the brake pedal without warning. The contact then placed some dielectric grease on the brake wiring harness which repaired the brake light connection. The contact also stated that the front driver’s side headlight also failed to operate without warning. The contact applied dielectric grease to the wiring harness however, the failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control). The contact had spoken with the manufacturer and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was then referred to the federal safety agency for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2021 · Lights · 126,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the rear brake lights stayed on continuously even when the brake pedal was not depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and an unknown switch underneath the dashboard was replaced however, the failure recurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2021 · Lights, Steering · 191,000 miles · WI

Brake lights are on when driving down the road and the foot is not on the brake and then the brake light goes off when braking. Also the electronic power steering is not working sometimes when starting the car. I turn it off and restart and it works. It has also kicked off a couple of times when driving down the road. Based on your website the issues are listed for the pontiac g6 saab and chevy malibu. But based on my VIN # it's not included. In checking with gm they did the brake light recall back in 2014 on this car but the problem is back again and they show no recall on this vehicle for the power steering issue. The power steering is a real safety issue along with the proper functioning brake light. Thank you for your attention on this matter.

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 Sep 29, 2020 · Lights · 123,208 miles · AL

Brake lights not working when I stop the vehicle replaced brake light sensor and now the trunk brake light is the only one working regular lights all work but the light on the trunk is the only brake light that works when pressing the foot pedal.

Filed Aug 26, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 170,000 miles · UT

Takata recall - the left dim headlamp gets so hot that it melts the wires and the bulb connector cause the headlamp to only work sometimes or not at all. This happens when ever the lamp gets to hot whether parked, or moving.

Questions about the 2009 Pontiac G6 lights

Does the 2009 Pontiac G6 have lights problems?

Owners have filed 190 complaints about the lights of the 2009 Pontiac G6, 27% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2009 Pontiac G6 lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Pontiac G6 lights?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Pontiac G6 have the most lights problems?

The Pontiac G6 model years with the most lights complaints are 2008 (243 complaints), 2007 (232 complaints) and 2006 (199 complaints).

Other 2009 Pontiac G6 problems

Steering 296Electrical 178Brakes 77Fuel system 46Transmission 46Airbags 40Acceleration 35Engine 32Driver assistance 22Seats 12Wheels 12Locks 9Body 7Visibility 7Suspension 6Tires 3Seat belts 2

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