2009 Pontiac G6: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jun 10, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 80,000 miles · PA

The door locks keep locking and unlocking on their own and now the back passanger door lock stopped working. My brake lights stay on when I'm driving and the bad light keeps coming on but my garage can't figure out why, they said there's no reason for it.

Filed Nov 28, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 118,226 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the door locks made a clicking noise while driving and the doors were difficult to open. Also, the horn sounded without warning. The warning indicators on the instrument panel were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 118,226.

Filed May 28, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 79,000 miles · KY

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.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · MO

Driver side, rear passenger door won't lock or unlock. Also, a couple months later, the driver door did the same thing.

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Locks · 60,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side rear door power locks failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the door locks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 09/05/14*lj updated 12/17/2014

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 54,000 miles · IL

I get in my car put the key in the ignition and start my car, I then put the car in drive and get going about 35/40 and the door locks start going up and down by them self. Later that day I open my door and get in my car without the key in the ignition and the door locks start to go up and down again on there own. I have contacted the dealership I purchased the car from and they tell me my VIN has no recalls. Really ??? This has been going on for a while with the back doors and now they all do it. , I think gm needs to fix this and they need to check all pontac g6's for all the recalls they have on these cars.

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Locks · 50,000 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, all of the door locks would lock and unlock independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 74,000 miles · MI

The rear passenger door lock fails to open at times. Some days it will unlock, others it will not. Upon calling a few dealers I was told that it is the door lock actuator. As this is a safety feature, I feel it is a safety issue when it does not operate properly. I was also told it would cost ~$350 to fix. Again, I feel that this is a safety issue that gm should be made aware of. The only way to unlock that door is to get in the car and reach across and pull the lock up, pulling on the door handle does not pop the lock.

Filed May 24, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · PA

I have a 2009 pontiac g6. When I first bought it I thought it was a gem after a few months my head lights would burn out a few times a month. After replacing them I noticed the actual wiring was melted. My passenger rear door won't lock or unlock. While driving through a storm my wipers stopped working. My wiper fluid won't come out only makes the sound. My power steering will turn off randomly. Stock radio stopped working. Now my break lights are acting up and won't light. My shifter also has been acting strange. Sometimes it won't shift. Blinkers blew out same time as brake lights. This car is nothing but a hazard.

Filed May 22, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 38,000 miles · PA

The car has had significant electrical problems since its purchase. To summarize: I had an ignition fuse repaired in 2009 when the car turned off suddenly while I was driving. Replaced a faulty headlight socket that was melted to the inside housing, have replaced an excessive number of light bulbs in the car, and have also had the power door locks fail. Most recently, remote ignition was not working, but was later fixed after a major repair last month to the power steering. I was driving the car when my power steering failed. Had it towed to a local gm dealership, who said my power steering control module had to be replaced at a cost of $750 dollars. Was aware of a recall for 2009 g-6's for power steering, but dealership seemed to have no information regarding recall. Was told that my VIN was not included in any recalls. Contacted gm, who told us to wait for a new round of recall letters to be distributed. In the meantime, it takes 6 days for the repairs, and only after significant questioning did the dealer admit that parts were hard to find due to the recall. We asked the dealership to let us have the faulty part to pursue action from gm. Dealer told us they had thrown parts away, despite this being against gm protocol. They located our part after we pushed them to investigate (car had been repaired that very morning, parts had not been thrown away), and assessed a $100 core charge. Have been bounced back and forth between gm and dealer since, with no responsibility taken by either party. Most recently, gm said they will not pay for reimbursement, and dealer said the parts they repaired were not recalled so they are not responsible either. As these parts are unlikely to break without cause, and don't need frequent servicing, it's clear that they are faulty. This is a major safety issue. Gm needs to reexamine their recall.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 30,000 miles · LA

Rear passenger door will not lock/unlock. Heater on front passenger seat will not work. Tire service monitor comes on randomly. Cruise control works intermittently, but does not work more often than it does. Loud, rubbing noise coming from steering column when making turns. Low beam headlights work intermittently (got stopped by a policeman and warned of a citation the next time I would get stopped). I had one bulb changed. Two weeks later it went out, but the bulb was not burnt. Then, it started working again. A month or so later the other one went out. I had both wiring harnesses changed and new bulbs put in. Recently, I was told I had a burnt headlight (low beam again). I have been stopped on the interstate to be told that my brakes were flashing (while driving) and then they were working opposite of what they should be (brake lights on while driving and off while braking). I have seen other pontiac g6's with the same issue. This is a very dangerous issue in my opinion as I could easily be rear-ended due to faulty brakes. I have read similar issues by other pontiac g6 owners. Will recalls be issued for any of these issues? I am a single parent and do not have money to pour into this car so most of it stays broken! Sad considering I paid over $26k for this car and still owe over $10,000, yet it's worth probably $7,000. I can't even sell it with these issues!!! I would love to travel, but I don't even feel safe in this car any longer.

Filed Aug 24, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 55,000 miles · TX

I own two 2009 pontiac g6 vehicles. Both of the connectors in the headlights of each vehicle have melted and need to be replaced. One has been fixed and the other is waiting to be fixed. They happened at different occasions. This seems to be common with these vehicles and the manufacturer is not taking responsibility for the problem. Please make others aware. I also had a problem with motors for the door locks on both cars going out at the same time. Thank goodness that was under warranty.