Recall 09V036000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Defect in 2005-2006 PONTIAC G6
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,012 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V036000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,012 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
GM IS RECALLING 8,012 MY 2005-2006 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY BECAUSE OF CORROSION IN A WIRING CONNECTOR. CORROSION IN THE CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE LAMPS TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS NOT BEEN DEPRESSED, OR THE LAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT ENGAGE, AND GREATER BRAKE PEDAL FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK.
Safety Consequence
BRAKE LAMPS THAT ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY MAY NOT WARN A DRIVER IN A FOLLOWING VEHICLE OF THE BRAKING STATUS AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL APPLY A DIELECTRIC LUBRICANT TO THE CONNECTOR TO PREVENT CORROSION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1- 800-620-7668 OR OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Related Recalls for PONTIAC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V039000 | 2003 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 554 | |
| 19V627000 | 2005 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 229,460 | |
| 18V883000 | 2003 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 168,993 | |
| 17V061000 | 2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 91,007 | |
| 18V024000 | 2009 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 628,018 | |
| 18V025000 | 2010 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 116,126 | |
| 17V006000 | 2009 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 577,875 | |
| 16V340000 | 2009 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1,754,517 | |
| 15V399000 | 2009 PONTIAC G8 | SEAT BELTS | 47,042 | |
| 15V519000 | 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 429,170 |