2009 PONTIAC G6 Structurebody Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2009 PONTIAC G6
6 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 PONTIAC G6. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
I WAS DRIVING MY CARE AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. I LOOKED AT MT TEMP AND IT WAS FINE. THE SMOKE STAR6COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH. I TURNED CAR OFF THEN FLAMES STARTED BURNING THROUGH DASH AND UNDER THE HOOD. THIS TOOK PLACE IN MY DRIVEWAY
WAS DRIVING AND SAW A FLAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD.*LN*JB
THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR DOES NOT SENSE AN OCCUPANT AND DOES NOT DEACTIVATE IF THE SENSOR IS MADE. THE CAR LEAKS WATER DURING RAIN STORMS PROFUSELY FROM DRAIN LINES CONNECTED TO THE BODY WORK UNDER THE HEADLINER. THE LINES BECOME DISCONNECTED AT THE JOINTS DUE TO POOR DESIGN. WATER LEAKS ONTO THE SEATBELTS AND CURTAIN AIRBAGS. THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT BECOMES WET AS WELL. IN THE PAST THERE WAS A RECALL FOR AFTERMARKET SEAT UPGRADES IN THIS CAR THAT WERE AUTHORIZED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT CAUSE THIS FAULT IN THE AIRBAG SENSOR. THE WATER LEAKING CAUSES ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS IN THE INTERIOR LIGHTING ON THE HEADLINER AS WELL AS IT CAUSES MOLD TO GROW IN THE CARPET DUE TO THE WATER BECOMING STAGNANT. THIS PARTICULAR CAR HAS MANY DOCUMENTED DESIGN FAULTS THAT WOULD CAUSE WATER INTRUSION SUCH AS POOR AIR CONDITIONING DRAINAGE CAUSES WATER TO BACK UP INSIDE...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 3 MPH AND MAKING A U-TURN, THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND THE POWER STEERING LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,500.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE OFF AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE 2009 PONTIAC G9 INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF AND ON. BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON WHILE THE BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED AND GO OFF WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS ISSUE COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Other 2009 PONTIAC G6 Problem Areas
Steering
291 complaints
Exterior Lighting
174 complaints
Electrical System
173 complaints
Service Brakes
63 complaints
Power Train
44 complaints
Air Bags
40 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
36 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
33 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Unknown Or Other
22 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
18 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
10 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
9 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
9 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Visibilitywiper
5 complaints
Traction Control System
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
3 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint