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2008 Pontiac G6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1,080 owner complaints about the 2008 Pontiac G6, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-224 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.

2008 Pontiac G6
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the G6 median · #3 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 54%Owner complaints1,08075 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage80kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Pontiac G6 has problems

1,080 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering42016
Exterior lighting24314
Electrical system22514
Service brakes1224
Air bags10122
Power train834
Vehicle speed control676
Fuel/propulsion system520
Electronic stability control (ESC)444
16 other systems22613

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2008 Pontiac G6 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

60%repaired · 2015 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 14V-252 · May 14, 2014 · 2,440,524 vehicles · 1,455,582 repaired

Risk. Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

54%repaired · 2016 Q2

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 14V-224 · Apr 30, 2014 · 1,131,113 vehicles · 606,589 repaired

Risk. If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2016 Q2

Steering: electric power assist system

Recall 14V-153 · Mar 31, 2014 · 1,373,177 vehicles · 825,020 repaired

Risk. If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 12V-460 · Sep 18, 2012 · 426,240 vehicles

Risk. If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.

Mileage at failure

When do steering problems start?

80kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 347 steering complaints. 59% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
21under 30k miles206under 100k miles141100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Steering

33 owners mentioned a cost

$677median

Middle half: $350 – $1,000

Electrical system

9 owners mentioned a cost

$400median

Middle half: $212 – $550

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other G6 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the G6 median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'09'10'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2008 Pontiac G6 safety ratings

2008 Pontiac G6 Convertible w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2008 Pontiac G6, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Brake Light Switch/Sensor MalfunctionEA13005 · closed Jul 1, 2014
    Led to recall 14V-252
  2. Brake Light MalfunctionRQ13001 · closed Jun 6, 2013
    No recall
In owners' words

What G6 owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

While driving my 2008 Pontiac G6 Base, I lost electrician power to the vehicle, on my car it utilizes an electric power steering module instead of fluid and a pump. When I lost power to the car the wheel became stiff but when I regained power the steering column while the vehicle was in motion did…
Complaint 11754894 · Aug 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver, and the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted several times for the power steering function to reset. The power steering warning light was…
Complaint 11721542 · Mar 2, 2026 · 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering assist functionality. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the “Power Steering Fault” message was displayed. The contact pulled over,…
Complaint 11717222 · Feb 11, 2026 · 95,000 miles

Own a 2008 G6?

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