Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into park. While in a parking lot, the gear shifter would not move into park. The contact called an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new transmission shifter cable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
2009 Pontiac G6: complete transmission failure
6 of the 713 complaints about the 2009 Pontiac G6 describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 78,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 67 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle shook violently without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to pinkerton chevrolet buick gmc cadillac (801 graves mill rd, lynchburg, va 24502) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they were not responsible. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the transmission failed to properly function in second, third, and fifth gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer stated that there was no service campaign nor a manufacturer recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The failure mileage was unknown.
Car started dragging - could not drive no more than 5 miles - transmission went out - would not go in reverse - no indication on computer of engine problem - read about similar recall on pontiac g6 for transmission problems - this incident happened around the same time recall put out on certain g6 - but not mine because of engine size - I do not understand why my vehicle did not fall under this recall - I spent a lot of money to replace it.....updated 10-27-15
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. While driving at 40 MPH, the transmission failed to engage in third gear or reverse. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the wave plate fractured and the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately15 MPH in a parking lot, the brake pedal was engaged and when the accelerator pedal was depressed the transmission failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the transmission shift cable was replaced. On november 16, 2012, the similar failure recurred. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency 09v073000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift); however the VIN was not included. The vehicle was repaired under the manufacturer's warranty for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
- This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- Power train
- This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic...
- Power train
- This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required...
- This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission...
- This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for...
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
- Risk
- If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑521‑7300.
Recall number 12V460000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 276,729 my 2009 buick enclave, chevrolet cobalt, hhr, malibu, traverse, gmc acadia, pontiac g5, g6 and saturn aura and outlook passenger vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicles safety standard 102, "transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect", and fmvss 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention". On some of these vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged. If the clip is not fully engaged, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. With this condition, the drive could move the shifter to "park" and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in "park".
- Risk
- The driver may not be able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and ensure that the shift cable adjustment clip is fully engaged. In the event that the clip does not engage, the shift cable will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before march 24, 2009. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 and saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V073000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2009 Pontiac G6 transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2009 Pontiac G6?
6 of 713 owner complaints about the 2009 Pontiac G6 (1%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2009 Pontiac G6?
There are 2 recalls and 67 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2009 Pontiac G6
Headlights 137Power steering loss 88Adaptive cruise 42Steering lock-up 40Loss of power 36Fuel smell 28Engine failure 27Airbag light 21Fuel pump 19Door locks 15Fire or smoke 14Fuel leak 13Check engine light 12Won't start 12No deployment 10Stalling 9Jerking 8Steering noise 7Overheating 6Won't shift 6Grinding brakes 5Wipers 5
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