2009 Pontiac G8 Problems and Repair Histories

Pontiac G8 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	620	0	Adjust driver side door. Replace weather strip in trunk. Replace glove box. Right rear sub clipping.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	0		First odometer entry
May	2009		0	Key fob falling apart new keyfob programmed with car.
May	2012	26300	600	Main console (Radio and A/C) would not function properly. Whole Unit needed to be replaced.
Jun	2012	27000	0	Tire pressure sensor (main sensor) failed. This failure occurred after a prior visit when tires were rotated. Suspicious.
Jul	2012	27000	20	Car overheating. A clamp on a radiator hose was not installed properly causing the hose to eventually come off.

 

Pontiac G8 in Wyoming, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	11000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	21000	0	Transmission slipping on shifts. Replaced seals (TSB), TCM reflash (TSB), and replaced 4-5-6 clutch pack. Lower Control Arm clunking on low speed bumps, replaced per TSB. Driver seat trim panel loose, replaced clips.
Apr	2012	26300	0	Driver seat trim panel loose, replaced panel Window trim on left rear door, replaced trim
Dec	2012	36000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	1000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	11000	0	tire monitor
Sep	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in District of Columbia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	1000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	21300	250	Malfunctioning CHMSL array and side marker (was not bulb). Dealer repaired rodent damage to wiring harness, which fixed side marker, and ordered new CHMSL array.
May	2012	23700	0	Failed TPMS receiver.
Mar	2013	29000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	15000		First odometer entry
May	2010	16000	0	Leaking oil pan. Pan was removed.
Jun	2010	17000	0	Manual transmission has a leaky master slave cylinder. Part order and scheduled to be repaired next week.
Oct	2011	22000	0	Bad gas cap, replaced under warranty.
Mar	2013	25000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	7000	0	Sunroof rattle.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	15000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	19000	0	P0601 OBDII CEL. Comm error. Replaced ECM with new one. Issue resolved.
Jun	2012	23000	165	Replace failed battery. Worth noting that the car was stored for three winters in a row with no battery tender, so I really don't blame GM on this one.
Mar	2013	26000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Northwest Territory, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	1860		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	8460	0	Ball joints had excessive wear, car unsafe to drive. Dealer replaced parts. Minor oil leak at rear of engine, trans dropped to inspect rear main seal.
Mar	2013	13020		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	17000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	33000	0	Whining noise. Replaced alternator
Nov	2011	38000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	11000		First odometer entry
May	2011	14000	0	Check engine light came on (solid, not flashing). Problem determined to be emissions-related, and was diagnosed as a flawed gas cap. Part ordered. Problem code cleared.
Jun	2011	15000	0	Gas cap ordered from last repair trip was installed.
Sep	2011	17000	0	Check engine light was diagnosed as a faulty evap canister. Part needed to be ordered. Previous evap canister problem was fixed by replacing the part.
Nov	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	43000	250	front control arm ball joint
Oct	2011	50000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	15000	0	Slow air leak on front tire. Bead seal lost integrity due to slight corrosion on rim. Dealer dismounted tire, removed corrosion, applied bead sealer, and reinstalled tire.
Sep	2011	20000	0	Rattle from passenger side front door trim. Dealer replaced door lock mechanism which had loose internal parts. Intermittent check engine light because fuel cap kept coming loose. Fuel fill neck missing attachment to body. Dealer replaced filler neck with new part.
Nov	2011	21300	0	Oil leak. Dealer replaced oil pan gasket.
Jan	2012	22700	0	Noise and vibration from front suspension. Dealer replaced front control arms.
Apr	2012	24000	0	A/C coolant leak at the compressor. Replaced compressor.
Aug	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	13020		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	21080	0	Clunking sound from front end on small bumps. Notified dealer of TSB #09-03-08-008A and requested this work be done. They agreed with my diagnosis and replaced all 4 lower control arms that had developed worn ball joints.
Sep	2011	24180	0	Oil change mechanic noticed oil stain at back of oil pan while he was doing oil change. Determined that the oil pan Gasket was causing leak. Dropped pan and replaced gasket and reinstalled. Cleaned old oil from pan. Problem fixed.
Mar	2012	30380	0	Air bag light on. Had not driven car since recall for air bag reprogramming. Dealer checked item, no trouble found and reset light. Ok since then.
Apr	2013	30380		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	16000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	27000	0	Mentioned once at dealer since it started after scheduling for the recall updates, days before the visit. They said no problem, and determined the control arms need to be replaced per TSB #09-03-08-008. All four front control arms replaced per TAB.
Mar	2011	33000	0	Center console door hinge broken, shop ordered complete new lid. Hinged key-fob buttons worn completely thru. Shop ordered complete new hinged key fob.
Apr	2011	33700	0	Dealer installed complete new center console lid. Dealer replaced complete hinged key-fob.
Feb	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	9000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	11000	0	Right side tail lamp replaced due to moisture inside.
Nov	2010	23500	0	Power window switch replaced due to no light on one of them.
Mar	2013	39000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	23700	0	replaced the radio under warranty
Jun	2011	28000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	9000	0	Intermittent problem with driver's door window. Sometimes window wouldn't go up or down but usually within 10 minutes would operate correctly. Dealer could not make window fail with repeated operation. Still fails occasionally.
Mar	2012	12000	0	Tire pressure monitoring system displayed --- for all four tires. Dealer said no error codes were noted and reset system.
Apr	2013	14000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009		0	Replace broken driver's seat trim (warranty).
Apr	2011	19000	0	Replaced engine mounts with upgrade design to eliminate vibration during AFM operation. Drivers seat lower trim broken - the panel that the power seat control is attached to. Second time this piece has ben replaced.
May	2011	19000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	21000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	30000	365	Shift flare when cold. Replaced entire front pump assembly.

 

Pontiac G8 in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	8000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	15000	0	Rear main oil seal leak. This was likely from when the engine had to have a new camshaft installed 2.5 years ago @ 4800 miles, prior to us owning the vehicle.
Mar	2013	18000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	31000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	35000	0	Lifter noise at start up. Dealer could not duplicate.
Apr	2012	36000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	66000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	85000	30	A/C belt fell off the pulley. Replaced pulley and belt. Only happened this one time but I've read of it happening to others. There is an updated system with 2 pulleys, but too expensive at $350 for just the parts.
Jan	2013	96700	0	Problem with tire pressure monitoring system Keeps coming up system fault after driving for a period if time
Mar	2013	102000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	6000		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	40700	0	Rear left wheel bearing was replaced. Front air dam damaged when being pulled onto rack requiring body work repair.
Mar	2013	45000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2012	49000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	50000	0	Glovebox had 2 plastic guide pins break off which caused it to open randomly and hang down further than it should

 

Pontiac G8 in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	11000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	34000	100	Nonfunctional passenger airbag control module
Mar	2013	35000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	6300	0	Replace key fob (stopped working), reinstalled panels to left of passenger seat (side of console), performed 2 recalls.
Jan	2012	22000	0	Emergency flasher button stuck in on position. Would not come back out. Pressed repeatedly until flashers went off with button still depressed. Dealer replaced under warranty, had to wait a day for the part.
Mar	2013	30000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	36000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	36000	0	Had the motor mounts replaced under warranty to fix a vibration when it went into cylinder deactivation mode.
Jul	2012	48700	0	Keyfob buttons work intermittently. Hazard button works intermittently.
Mar	2013	60000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	15000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	28000	0	Replaced lock mechanism in the drivers side door. Mechanism contained a sensor that could no longer determine when the door was open or closed, so things like overhead light wouldn't come on when the door was opened.
Jul	2012	37000	0	Slight rattle in passenger side B-pillar. Turned out to be something in the seat belt reel.
Mar	2013	44000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	4000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	12000	0	Front sway bar loose. Parts ordered
Mar	2013	46000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	47000	850	Lower control arms - rattle noise - TSB issue for this exists already
Mar	2012	50000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	94000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	145000	1100	Airbag fault
Jan	2012	148000	800	Front arm assembly
Feb	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	21700		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	24580	0	Oil pan was porous  Rear door lock actuator replaced  Sunroof mechanism was cleaned and lubed  Exhaust related bulletin
May	2012	25820	0	P0521 - oil pressure sensor out of range
Oct	2012	27280		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	55000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	56000	350	Replaced belts and tensioner assemblies for both serpantine belt and ac belt due to squeaking.

 

Pontiac G8 in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	18000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	30000	0	Oil leaking near rear main seal. Dealership put dye in and the car will be checked with blacklight to determine source of leak.

 

Pontiac G8 in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	2000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	5000	0	Replaced antennae base for poor radio reception.
Nov	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009			First odometer entry
Jun	2009		0	Check engine light for fuel evaporative emissions. Faulty connection to fuel tank, fuel tank replaced. Compass in mirror intermittently reversing north and south readings. Rear view mirror replaced and issue resolved.
Jul	2009		0	Check engine light, vacuum test determined leak and smoke test pinpointed at faulty gas cap. New gas cap installed and issue resolved.
Aug	2009	8000	0	Check engine light, came up evaporative emissions related. Dealer said it was a current code, but could not find a leak. Reset light and has not come back since. Two times in a week, several minutes after warm start, alternator warning light came on for 10 seconds and then went off. Dealer said cable for alternator was not seated properly and problem has not returned.
Apr	2010	19000	0	Check engine light for evaporative emissions. Could not replicate problem, code was a history code and not presently happening. Reset and has not come back on yet. Same issue in July '09.
Oct	2011	38300	563	Driver door would not close, instead bouncing off latch mechanism. Could not fully unlock door after it was locked with the power locks or manually pushing the switch on the door. This only showed up after locking the door upon incident. Vibration when braking, had occurred for quite a few thousand miles, but braked reliably. Front rotors were "out of round" and were re-surfaced, plus front pads were almost worn out and replaced.
Mar	2013	54000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	5000	0	Exterior window trim deformed. Present at delivery.
Feb	2010	17000	0	Driver door sticks when opening. Misaligned from factory. dealer realigned door.
Mar	2010	19000	0	Diver's side door misaligned - sticks when opening. Dealer adjusted door too far and it took two subsequent trips to the dealer to get it right. Simple adjustment done improperly twice.
Nov	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	2000	0	Driver seat left bottom plastic panel with power seat controls broke off.
Sep	2009	3000	0	Driver seat left bottom plastic panel with power seat controls broke off, second time.
Oct	2009	3000	0	Driver seat plastic lower left side panel holding power seat controls. 3rd time it happened.
Feb	2010	5000	0	Fuel pump located in gas tank. Had to get a tow and a rent a car.
Mar	2010	7000	0	Alternator replaced. Also one heater hose ...had a cut in it. No cost to me, and a dealer car for 3 days. Also had to replace the "onstar" back up battery.
Aug	2010	11000	0	#1. Driver side rear door coax speaker replaced/buzzing/distortion.No charge.  #2. Diver seat panel trim holding power seat controls replaced for the sixth time/no charge.
Jan	2011	13000	0	Drivers seat side panel that holds power seat buttons. It always breaks. Panel Part # 92207874.
Aug	2012	23000	20	E-VAP code so I replaced the gas cap. An OEM pontiac G8 8 cap.. Check Eng. light was out (Off) in less then a minute.
Mar	2013	26000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	12000	0	Rear main plate / main seal was small motor oil leak. Widely known issue with Generation IV "small block" engines. TSB Technical Service Bulletin exists for problem with solution & parts.
Oct	2010	28000	0	Lower control arm (LCA) on front both sides replaced. Known defect in ball joint leak. Technical service bulletin 09-03-08-008A .
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	5000		First odometer entry
Nov	2009	7000	0	Driver side front door window guide was causing streaking on the window.
Dec	2010	26000	100	Fuel cap did not seal properly. New cap ordered. left rear door speaker rattling. New speaker ordered.
May	2011	36000	0	Defective lifter. All lifters were replaced, as was the damaged cam shaft. GM has a TSB on this issue.
Apr	2012	55000	0	Speakers were replaced under warranty. Drivers side plastics seat trim broke.
Mar	2013	73000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	1000		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	1000	0	Reflashed computer for a better shifting transmission.
Jan	2010	8000	0	Drive shaft was indexed and reinstalled to eliminate a vibration problem. Driveshaft still needs to be replaced.
Apr	2010	8700	0	Driveshaft was replaced.
Dec	2011	24000	90	Oil pan leak. Warranty covered sensor that indicates passenger in seat for airbag

 

Pontiac G8 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	2000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	9000	0	Climate control knobs don't always change temp properly. System works but can be a little "buggy". Dealer ordered new climate control unit.
Nov	2009	14000	0	Climate control knobs didn't always change temp properly. Dealer ordered new face unit for stereo/climate, replaced it, and reprogrammed.
May	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Oklahoma, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	2000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	10000	0	Check engine light due to faulty gas cap, new style cap ordered. Intermittent failure of audio display screen, new display ordered. Replaced gas cap for check engine light. Audio display screen replaced for intermittent failure.
Nov	2010	25000	0	CEL on at approx 24000 mi while on extended trip. OnStar diagnostics advised continue driving for a week or so. After 1000 mi over 6 days, CEL still on. At dealer, found DTC P0442 (evap leak); smoke test ok, but cleaned filler cap gasket.
Jan	2012	35000	0	Taken to dealer with vibration complaint at highway speeds, only apparent during AFM 4-cylinder operation. Engine mounts replaced, problem solved.
Mar	2013	47000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008		0	smoke coming from the left front pillar wire for the vanity light on the drivers side viser was shorting out on the frame. dealer fixed under warranty
Oct	2008		0	oil pan leaking from rear of pan
Dec	2008	9000	0	The oil pan was leaking I had to wait about one month for the part to arrive but was still able to drive the car.
Apr	2009	14000	0	After I had the oil pan resealed, I rechecked it and a block above the pan was leaking.  Had a filter installed in the Onstar because I could hear the engine in the speakers while using the Onstar phone.  Had panel for driver's side power seat replaced.
Jun	2009	17000	0	Oil pan leaking they fixed it and within weeks it was leaking again and they just gave me the run around saying it wasn't the pan. There is a rattle in the front left corner and they said that it was the control arm and the parts are ordered.  Finally they just resealed the pan. They also changed the panel on the drivers seat that holds the power seat switch again.
Sep	2009	21000	0	they replaced both of the lower control arms in the front and the rattle went away. The key would not stay locked in and the fob was falling apart.
Mar	2011	41000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2008		0	warranty repaint of one rear quarter panel with streak of too-thin paint.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	5000	0	Had a vibration in the driveline.
May	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in New Mexico, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009			First odometer entry
Jan	2009		0	Car died, dealer towed. Fuel pump was replaced
Feb	2009	4000	0	Onstar notified me. Said backup battery for Onstar system was dead, and this could result in a fire to have it replaced immediatly. Dealer replaced it same day, took about 2 hours.
Aug	2011	36000	0	car developed bad shimmy in steering when brakeing Rotors are warped. will repair my self can get Quality after market rotorsand Pads cheeper than dealer would sell rotors for. kept getting check engine light, gas cap would be loose. replaced under warrenty
Apr	2013	62000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Mississippi, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	1000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	2000	0	Transmission whine in 6th gear. Fixed by dealer before purchase.
May	2009	4000	0	Rattle in front suspension when driving over rough pavement.
Jun	2009	4000	0	Rattle in front suspension turned out to be faulty brake caliper. Faulty front window motor. Air conditioning vent noise.

 

Pontiac G8 in Vermont, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2009		0	ECM/TCM update flash.
Mar	2009	3000	0	Squeaking around the shift lever and rattling noise from rear right door.
May	2009	6000	0	Squeaking around shift lever came back. Whine when driving above 60-65 in 6th gear. GM bulletin #PIP4458 Entire shifter column was replaced to fix squeaking.
Jun	2009	8000	0	Vehicle feels loose at 65+ mph, bounces on bumps, etc. Also steering wheel vibration at ~55-70 mph.
Jul	2009	9000	0	Vehicle feels loose at 65+ mph, bounces on bumps, etc. Also steering wheel vibration at ~55-70 mph. Service manager agreed that car bounces more than it should when pushed down with a hand. Mechanic confirmed wheel vibration as well. Nothing was done.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	5000	0	Grinding noise coming from the steering that is more noticeable during cold weather.
Jan	2010	6000	0	Went in for same noise as described before. They replaced the steering column vein. Problem still exists.
Feb	2010	6000	0	Replaced strut mounts and bearings. Had almost a month now with no noises.
Dec	2012	22000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	5000	0	Turn signal would not self cancel on left hand turns Engine compartment insulation missing several clips TPMS reprogrammed
Mar	2010	8000	0	Transmission flare and harsh shifts.
Sep	2011	21000	0	LED segments of the 3rd center mounted tail light were burned out. Entire assembly had to be replaced.
Mar	2013	39000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	13000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	14000	0	Valvetrain noise at cold start. No longer making the noise
Sep	2012	39000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	2000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	9000	0	Engine light coming on. Fuel cap replaced. It was leaking pressure and making the system think the cap was off.
Sep	2010	19000	0	Windows became part timers.
Oct	2010	19000	0	Three times early on had car in shop for a rough idle. Ultimately told this is just how the 6-liter V8 idles.

 

Pontiac G8 in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	10000	0	Part of seat trim broke. Repaired but failed within a week. New parts on order.
Aug	2010	11000	0	A new problem arose. Window seal leaked damaging carpet. Seal repaired, but moldy smell remained.
Sep	2010	11000	0	Seat trim replaced then broke again, for the third time, after just one day. Did not replace all plastic parts properly. Seat trim replaced again. Replaced missing plastic parts.
Oct	2010	12000	0	Still has smell. Trying to get GM to fix it right.
Dec	2010	13000	0	Air conditioner makes noise intermittently.
May	2011	15300	0	Hopefully leak is finally fixed.
Nov	2011	19000	0	Changed airbag sensor, seat belt, and seat trim.
Mar	2013	27000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	3000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	7000	0	Strut bushings were making a rubbery sound while turning steering wheel. This is a common defect and has a TSB on it. Replaced under warranty.
Dec	2010	21000	0	The steering wheel had leather trim that was lifting next to the center hub. The steering wheel column was loose. Both the steering wheel and the column cover were replaced.
May	2011	32000	0	All 4 control arms were replaced due to a clunking noise while going over bumps.
Aug	2011	35300	0	All of the control arms were replaced because the ball joints were loose. The engine had a flattened cam so it had the cam and lifters replaced.
Jan	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009		0	Tire PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS,
Jan	2010	11640	0	OnStar Battery replacement
Jun	2010	16400	0	All four front control arms required replacement.
Jul	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	6000	0	Mass air flow sensor failure
Mar	2012	29000	0	Backlight went out in mirror control. Replaced under warranty Driver side rear power door lock intermittently worked/did not work.
Dec	2012	35000	0	Engine running rough, camshaft lobe and bearing pitted and galled on cylinder 7. Replaced camshaft and bearing.

 

Pontiac G8 in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	6000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	7000	0	Rubbing noise when turned steering wheel in cold (Below 32).
Jun	2012	19000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	10000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	14000	0	Lower control arm needed replacing... it's a common problem
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	2000		First odometer entry
May	2010	13300	0	Air bag fault light on checked TSB and repaired accordingly. Problem still present
Jul	2010	16000	0	Replaced passenger seat airbag sensor. Problem resolved. Control arms replaced due to loud thumping from front end when going over bumps. A TSB was issued to dealerships regarding this problem.
Mar	2013	38000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in South Dakota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	2000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	4000	0	Alternator failed.
Jul	2010	9000	0	Replaced both front top strut mounts due to excessive wear/play.
Aug	2010	9000	0	Right front lower control arm worn/excessive play due to loose bolt. Tightened bolt; however replacement LCA, bolt and bushing ordered.
Feb	2012	12000	0	Required reprogramming the computer.

 

Pontiac G8 in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	0		First odometer entry
May	2010	23500	0	broken lifter squeaking noise when shifting from outside air to inside air
Apr	2013	46000	0	Lifters replaced at 22000 miles. Started failing again so i traded the car in

 

Pontiac G8 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	4000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	5000	0	Rattle in front suspension when cold--LF strut replaced along with all strut bearings and related bushings. Left side is quiet now but right side still rattles cold.
Mar	2011	9000	0	Fuel cap removes itself from the filler neck, causing a vacuum leak and setting acode that turns on the "Check Engine" light.
Jun	2011	11000	0	LR Inner axle boot leaking/ torn causing LR axle CV joint to be exposed to water/ dust/ dirt.
Mar	2013	19000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Alaska, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2012	20000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	20000	175	The suspension is too low in the rear left. Neither the dealership nor private garage (i saw two) can fix the problem. It's something that i am going to have to live with.
Apr	2013	20000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	8000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	9000	0	Passenger airbag sensor not working properly
May	2010	10000	0	Passenger airbag sensor not working properly, replaced sensor passenger sensor and airbag sensor.
Nov	2011	27000	0	Needed to add thrust camshaft washer to the camshaft

 

Pontiac G8 in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	24000	0	replaced faulty gas cap..
Jul	2011		0	refilled ac with proper amount of freon. was low fill from factory
Aug	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	22000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	60000	330	premature replacement of brake pads and rotors
Jul	2012	74000	127	Fuel tank evap sender malfunctioned
Mar	2013	87000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	7000	0	Engine light came on. Gas cap would not "seat" right, had to be replaced
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Pontiac G8 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	43000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	43000	0	Lower Control Arms, Left Side Lower Control Arm, Right Side Fuel Sensor in the gas tank

 

Pontiac G8 in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2009		0	Annoying rattle in dash noticed when driving on a bumpy road.
Apr	2009	2000	0	Hard plastic trim piece fell off and broke. Dealer ordered entire assembly - $654 charged to GM.
Jun	2010	21000	0	Left rear window jammed about halfway up. Was able to force it up by hand with help. Do not recall dealer's explanation...something about a guide rail slipped. Repaired without replacing parts.
Jan	2011	31000	0	Rolled down right passenger window and it would not roll up--15 degrees and snowing. Svc tech said it was a short in the motor. Repaired successfully under warranty.
Feb	2011	32000	0	Same right-front window that would not roll up in Jan., happened again a month later. Dealer said part had to be ordered and forced up window manually so I could continue driving it until part came in.
Mar	2011	33000	0	Part came in, window motor replaced again. Noticed clunking noise when going over bumps at low speed. Googled symptoms and found a TSB for those symptoms requiring front lower control arm and ball stud replacement. Told dealer who looked at car and said, yes that's it. Repaired.
Apr	2011	34500	0	The replaced right front window motor failed a third time. Dealer said all they can do is keep replacing the part. I have contacted GM customer service. They gave me a "case number" and said I would hear back from them.
May	2011	36000	0	Right front window repaired a third time, but GM authorized more comprehensive parts replacement this time.
Aug	2011			Most recent odometer entry.