2009 PONTIAC G6 Structurebody Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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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

#11405594 | Fire
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
#11385215 | Fire
WAS DRIVING AND SAW A FLAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD.*LN*JB
#11092089 |
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...
#10809756 | Fire
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.
#10609587 |
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.
#10538125 |
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
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