2009 Pontiac G6: headlights failing or too dim

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 Apr 15, 2023 · Electrical · GA

I have had this car since 2018 and the exterior lighting has been giving me trouble ever since I first got the car. The biggest problem is my headlights. They were first going out every 2-3 months so I kept replacing the bulb. Now it is much worst. I have had various mechanics, family, and friends maintenance the car over the past 5 years. We have tried replacing bulbs and wires but nothing works. The lights go out very quickly. Sometimes both lights will work or only one light will work. I try to smack the headlights for it to come on and sometimes that works. They go in and out when I am driving. Right now, neither of the lights are working and it is becoming dangerous because I have to drive at night and people on the road can have a hard time seeing me because my car is black. I have a traffic citation for this back in December 2018.

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 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.

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Lights · 126,349 miles · DE · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. While the headlights were being replaced, it was detected that the headlight sockets were burnt and melted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 126,349. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Lights · IN

The headlight connector keeps making the headlight go out more then it stays on....I think it's a poor setup the way it is connected in the car....we have replaced the connector several times and still having this issue!

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 98,580 miles · MD

I have had issues in the past regarding electrical malfunctions with this car. My right headlight continues to go out even with me having it replaced time after time. I have taken my car in for diagnostics tests for maintenance of the car and they have come back saying the car is fine. Although when I go to drive it, somehow a light comes on. Examples include('ESC system off' lights, 'service traction' lights, 'tc' off. The main issue that I am reporting just occurred two days ago. I was driving out of the walmart parking lot onto the main road and the light on my car appeared 'power steering off service ESC' my steering wheel then stiffened up as I was turning onto the main road. There was a car turning right infront of me that I almost hit, because I lost control of my steering wheel. I then took my car into an auto repair shop where they informed me that this was something they could not fix because they don't have the parts and I would have to take it into a pontiac or a chevy dealership. This problem with the power steering being electrical is not safe and a recall needs to be done on this model as well. I use my car to commute to school and work everyday and this problem poses as not only a safety risk but a inconvenience to my everyday life. I would like something to be done about this issue. I have been researching this problem with pontiacs and I have noticed it's a reoccurring issue, these cars should not be sold to customers with all of these electrical problems that continue to happen. I have to now pay out of pocket to not only have this car fixed but also for a rental car in the mean time. This is not fair for me as a customer of pontiac and I would like action to be taken. Thank you.

Filed Dec 21, 2018 · Lights · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight continued to fail. The dealer (lee peterson motors of yakima, 410 s 1st st, yakima, wa 98901, (509) 731-3946) stated that an extra part needed to be purchased concerning the wiring. The dealer was unable to retrieve the part. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 26, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 97,000 miles · NY

Left front headlight keeps going out. Once in a while it will come on briefly then go back out. Had the headlight tested, it's not the light, its the electrical. Further investigating this matter online, I found this is a very common issue with these vehicles, yet, no recall has been made available yet. Very disappointed in gm, and will take serious thought into ever purchasing another gm vehicle. This has been an on going issue for months for myself. Needless to say, this is not a cheap fix.

Filed Jul 27, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 107,900 miles · WI

"takata recall " I have been haing issues with the drivers side low beam going out, had it changed several times and service place said it will continue to go out as the wires are melted and burnt and would need to be a rewired. I also having issues while driving the dash lights all go out and then come back on, feels like it loses the power steering and then goes back to normal but happens several times through out the day while driving. Dash lights, radio everything goes off, the exterior lights stay on but not inside.

Filed Mar 21, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 166,000 miles · TN

Headlights going out. Poor connection, burning/melted headlight socket, headlight choose when they want to work. Actions taken, I didn't wait for a recall. Burnt socket lead me to believe the harness wasn't able to withstand the amperage. I replaced the wires running to headlights with a larger gauge. Replaced the headlight connector. All has been well since, going on 3 years now. Another wiring issue is the injector/can sensor harness. If this becomes loose in any way the car runs very rough, poor fuel, low idle, or stalling. At the time my vehicle stalled and was running rough I had no faults or cel. I thought my timing chain was about to snap. All this due to a electrical connection that wiggled just a tad loose.