2009 Pontiac G8 problems
Owners have filed 185 complaints about the 2009 Pontiac G8 with NHTSA. Air bags account for 37.8% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of suspension at 11.9%.
Complaints185
Crashes8
Fires1
Injuries12
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 37.8% · 70
Suspension 11.9% · 22
Electrical system 10.8% · 20
Power train 4.9% · 9
Exterior lighting 3.8% · 7
Electronic stability control (ESC) 3.2% · 6
Tires 3.2% · 6
Service brakes 3.2% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 8 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 12 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 17 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 41,826 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G8. While the vehicle was stationary, the "air bag fault" warning indicator illuminated without warning. The contact stated that the air bag sensor and module were faulty. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed where it was determined that the pps sensor and module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,600. Air bags · reported at 10,600 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G8. The contact stated that the air bags warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front passenger's occupant classification system was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000. Air bags · reported at 37,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 PONTIAC G8. The contact stated that at start-up, the airbag default warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact proceeded to drive and noticed that the light was no longer on the instrument panel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000. Air bags · reported at 56,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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