2009 Pontiac G8: airbag warning light

Filed Jan 4, 2022 · Airbags · 23,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G8. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he noticed that the airbag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the airbag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2021 · Airbags · 29,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G8. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the front passenger’s side airbag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V534000 (Air Bags) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · WA

A month ago my passenger air bag light came on indicating there is an issue with the Passenger Air Bag system. This occurs even when there is no one in the passenger seat. This completely disables the airbag system in my car for my passengers and I can no longer reliably transport other passengers for fear of getting into an accident and the air bag not deploying. These parts are not normal mechanical pieces that wear and tear over the course of the cars life, and with a quote from the dealership of almost $1000.00 it is unreasonable for me to pay as this is a HUGE SAFETY ISSUE, not only to passengers but to myself as I am unsure if this will effect the Drivers Air Bag System. I dont think its fair that with the car only being 12 years old that I should have to pay and replace a faulty air bag system, when this is a common issue with the 2009 Pontiac G8. This needs to be a recall as it is unfair to ask anyone to replace a VITAL and IMPORTANT safety feature of the vehicle. This should not be something Pontiac G8 owners should have to pay for out of pocket, and the Manufacturer needs to realize that this is not a one off issue, but a common issue with owners of the 2009 Pontiac G8. It is the responsibility of the Manufacturer (GM) to fix this issue as it is a basic safety issue. The car would not be legally sold with this issue from the manufacturer, so why is it the owners responsibility to pay for GM (Pontiacs) mistake? Either with $1000.00 or their lives?

Filed Nov 7, 2018 · Airbags · 91,000 miles · AZ

The SRS system is throwing dtc b0012 0d: driver steering wheel air bag deployment loop stage 1 high resistance dtc. This is a known issue with this car and is not a covered repair. Owners of the vehicle should not have to pay to have functioning airbags in their vehicle. While this code is on, the entire airbag system will not function in the car.

Filed Mar 30, 2018 · Airbags · 74,960 miles · CA

Started my g8 today and received air-bag fault warning light and alarm. My car has less than 75k miles and has never been in an accident. I have noticed within the past few months that the passenger side airbag indicator on the rear-view mirror seems to go off during system checkout even when there is a passenger present. But now, with the alarm and warning light I am not sure it is safe to drive. Many internet blogs indicate this problem is widespread. The repair indicated costs over $1000, including parts. It seems a recall should have been issued long ago for such a critical system on a vehicle with relatively low mileage.

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · DE

Took 2009 pontiac g8 gt in for airbag recall to reprogram airbag timing. Two days later the airbag light came on, contacted service department as it cant be a coincidence that they just worked on the airbag system and now the car has a airbag issue. They wanted $149 to re-diagnose a problem that they created in my opinion. Doing a quick internet search of the problem, several others have run into the same scenario of the light coming on after having the recall performed. I refuse to pay the diagnostic fee and still have not had the issue resolved. Gm needs to step up to the plate and issue another recall for this issue.

Filed Mar 9, 2017 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · CA

Airbag light indicates airbag is off, even when 180lb adult passenger is present on seat. This continued for some time until the airbag fault light activated and indicated an issue with the passenger presence module. Gm wants $957 in order to fix the issue.

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · KS

"air bag fault" message is displayed in the info center on the dash and air bag warning light is illuminated. Codes u0170 and b0081 were read at dealership. Parts #92225594 (module) and #92220398 (sensor) are required at an installed cost of approximately $1100. The vehicle has 70,000 miles on it. Entire air bag system is disabled due to this malfunction. Research indicates this is a very common malfunction on these vehicles.

Filed Jun 17, 2016 · Airbags · 98,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g8. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. It was unknown if the vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v534000 (air bags). The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g8. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · VA

The airbag warning light turned on at approximately 55,000 miles in mid-december 2014. My mechanic has determined the problem to be the airbag clock spring, but cannot acquire the part from general motors or local dealerships because of a nationwide parts shortage. My airbag is still malfunctioning, and after two months it still cannot be repaired because gm has failed to stock the part in sufficient quantity. I don't know if this technically falls under the federal safety agency, but a manufacturer that won't stock a critical airbag component for a vehicle that seems prone to airbag failure is a serious safety concern.

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Airbags · 82,000 miles · AL

Air bag warning light is on continuously. I'm sure it's the same seat sensor issue everyone else is having with the g8. This is a serious safety issue that should be corrected via a recall.