2008 Pontiac G8 airbags problems

Filed Jun 11, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 103,302 miles · NV

Was driving on both highway & neighborhood streets and the air bag fault light & warning tone came on. After many diagnosis drive tests, I learned that every time making a complete left u-turn the airbag fault indicator would disappear. However once completing the full left u-turn, and driving straight center wheel position, the airbag fault indicator light and warning tones would reoccur. When contacting my onstar monitoring service, they were able to do an over the air diagnostic fault code test. It came back as fault code b0012 for clockspring, driver steering wheel airbag deployment loop failure. Whenever the airbag fault indicator is activated on this model, the entire airbag deployment system is completely disabled and nonfunctional in preventing major injuries which can lead to fatalities. I contacted the dealership to inquire of the replacement clockspring part cost, and was quoted in the $450.00 range plus labor tech install. In addition, was told the part was on back order. It has been recognized as a known defect on this model and since is airbag related, should be corrected by the manufacturer, which is general motors. I could be like thousands of other owners to misinterpret the severity of this defect, and be driving a vehicle that will fail to save my life if ever involved in a major collision. This should not go unnoticed & should be investigated & resolved just like the one that was for other major car manufacturers for faulty airbag deployment issues. As to this date 06/11/2020 the issue keeps recurring on every drive on any street or highway. Thank you for serving your citizens & the commitment of making the automobile industry accountable for safety.

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 60,000 miles · NJ

Passenger airbag light fault remains illuminated indicating that the system is disabled. The passenger airbag sensor is known by gm as being defective and they would not replace it under warranty. The ABS, traction control, and stability control indicators are illuminated and will not function. The manufacturer suggested to check all fuses, the wiring harness, replace wheel bearings, and change all wheel sensors. All items were replaced and the failed system remains inactive. The airbag sensor in the passenger seat is recommended to be replaced by removal of the seat, cutting into the seat and installing a new sensor. Then the vehicle must be reprogrammed by an authorized gm service facility. This repair is in excess of $1,200.00. The failed systems occur if moving or not and is a life safety concern.

Filed Oct 10, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 104,000 miles · IL

Keep getting air bag light on code u0170 and b0081 seems like this is a big safety problem with the pontiac g8 needs a recall on this problem and replaced the rear ABS sensors and still have the issue with it not working and replaced them 2 times with new sensors

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Airbags · 86,000 miles · FL

Passenger seat does not register when a person is sitting in seat to activate. Codes recieved: u0170, b0081.

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Airbags · 86,000 miles · FL

Passenger seat does not register a person sitting in it to activate air bag system. Codes retrieved: u0170 and b0081. Odometer: 86,000

Filed Jan 4, 2017 · Airbags · 30,000 miles · MA

Fault light activation,fault code states it's the passenger seat module. When this happens, there will be no airbag activation . This is very common with all g8 vehicles, do you think there might be an investigation into this problem?

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Airbags · 30,000 miles · MA

Air bag fault light comes on when car is started, which means that the air bags will not work. There is an air bag recall to this car, but they will not fix my car's fault light problem. This is a big safety defect that many gm have, according to your website. Thank you my car has 30,000 miles on it.

Filed Sep 16, 2016 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g8. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator remained illuminated without warning. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 78,018 miles · MN

Passenger seat occupancy module - failure the failure of an electronic module located under the passenger seat, defaults the airbag system to "off". Cost is just under $1,000 for dealer replacement. Dealer indicated there was no method to turn on the airbag system - regardless of passenger or not. Because of this failure (many failures recognized since the 2006 solstice model) any passenger is subject to an unsafe condition without active airbag. The value of the vehicle negates the dealer cost to repair. Complaint filer feels the cost of the replacement module should be half of that quoted by the dealer since genuine gm parts are available at $275 instead of dealer cost of $417 and that labor of 2.5 hours to replace module under the seat is excessive based on time taken by others self-correcting the problem. (times indicated ran from 20 minutes to 45 minutes for most). Because of costs, many of these modules will (likely) go un-repaired and potentially un-reported if sold as a used vehicle..

Filed Aug 5, 2016 · Airbags · 101,000 miles · NC

My car has just over 100k and the airbag light came on with codes b0081 and u0170. The airbags are now not functioning because of a faulty passenger presence module. It happens almost every time I start the vehicle (about 95% of the time). The airbag light illuminates, stays on, and the vehicle shows an airbag fault warning. From the research I've done, this is a very common issue with the pontiac g8 and the entire airbag system is inoperable once this module needs to be replaced. There are dozens, if not hundreds of complaints regarding this module and the fact that it disables the airbag system. This is a serious safety issue and the end consumer should not have to foot the bill to replace this module, considering that gm knows about this defect and the numerous complaints.