2008 PONTIAC G3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 PONTIAC G3
The 2008 PONTIAC G3 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 PONTIAC G3
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 PONTIAC G3. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 PONTIAC G3
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 PONTIAC G3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS STARTING MY CAR TO LEAVE AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED THEN WENT OFF. THEN ONLY THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE STAYED ON EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DISENGAGED. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON IT HAS GONE OUT. *JS
Safety Rating for the 2008 PONTIAC G3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 PONTIAC G3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 PONTIAC G3
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 PONTIAC G3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
040089015R — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
02-08-98-002E — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The informational bulletin provides a procedure to remove and repair rust from a Hem Flange.
PIC5783 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the auto door locks are inoperative. Technician should be advised these models are not equipped with the auto door locks feature. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 PONTIAC G3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC G3
- 2007 PONTIAC G3 — 0 complaints
- 2008 PONTIAC G3 (current)
- 2009 PONTIAC G3 — 25 complaints
- 2010 PONTIAC G3 — 0 complaints
- 2011 PONTIAC G3 — 0 complaints
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