2008 Pontiac G6 Electrical Problems

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 what I can only describe as "Forced knockback or steering" as when I attempted to tightly turn the wheel or turn at all the car steering wheel would yank the wheel free from my hands and prevent turning. This is extremely dangerous and especially if the car would be at high speeds or speeds needed to reach normal highway travel like 50 to 65 mph.

NHTSA ID

11754894

Incident

Aug 4, 2026

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G8. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 mph the cruise disconnected had erroneously deactivated and the brake lights had remained illuminated . The contact replaced brake sensors, emergency brake sensors and ABS Module but the failure continued to occur. The local dealer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact was informed of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 94,000.

NHTSA ID

11738698

Incident

Feb 18, 2026

Mileage

94,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); however, the failure recurred after the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer declined to provide additional repairs under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

NHTSA ID

11717065

Incident

May 14, 2014

Mileage

115,000 mi

Car shuts off & other lights light up on dash. Not driving over 20mph.

NHTSA ID

11702609

Incident

Dec 2, 2025

No warning lights came on, steering kepted locking up shutting off the vehicle

NHTSA ID

11655353

Incident

Apr 1, 2005

I have replaced my headlights 3 times and all 3 times the wiring harness connector was fried. I’ve had other issues with my brake lights coming on when I’m not pushing the brake pedal. I can shift out of park without hitting the pedal. All of these issues seem to be more and more frequent. After doing research I seen there was already a recall on the vehicle regarding such issues, my vin just wasn’t included for some reason. Now what I thought was just random issues, I am noticing is actually an already known manufacturer issue.

NHTSA ID

11622386

Incident

Oct 28, 2024

About 6 months ago I believe I file a complaint about this same issue and here I am again. A few nights ago driving home from the movies with my kids out of nowhere my headlights go out so I had to use my fog lights to make it home. I can't understand how isn't this a safety issue and why hasn't anyone done anything about it or why isn't there a recall. What is the wait? Are we waiting for a tragedy to occur to then do something?? This is like the 3 or 4th time that it has happened. Where is the urgency on this matter?? Or will I have to make a petition with other G6 owners that also have had this issue?? Some feedback would be nice on what to do or do I have to continue to spend $$$ with 0 results. Would appreciate some response and some results.

NHTSA ID

11599255

Incident

Jul 2, 2024

while driving down road the seat warmer or electrical controls caught fire lucky I had water to put fire out after pulling over a long side the road and stopping

NHTSA ID

11581583

Incident

Dec 20, 2023

This has been an issue that has been going on for a few years it has mostly been the driver side headlight a d o. 2 occasions both headlights have not work. On November 2023 my headlights on the driver's side would not work. Also, my turn signal didn't work at all which almost caused me an accident as I was making a turn not knowing that the turn signal was not working. I took my vehicle to Alden Buick GMC where they did inform me of issues with the headlight wiring they replaced a few wires and used a zip tie to fix it. On another occasion leaving work none of my headlights worked so I had to call my wife and have her drive in front of me so that I can make it home. Now on December I was driving on the highway at 1am and all of a sudden my headlights went off so the only thing I could do is use my fog lights and follow a car in front of me. And now here we are once again driver side Not working. Now, everyone that has a Pontiac G6 knows, the issues with the headlights and the wiring. I just don't see why it hasn't been a recall on this continuous problem or even worst, Safty issue!!

NHTSA ID

11566869

Incident

Dec 11, 2023

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that an unknown wiring harness had failed. The independent mechanic informed the contact that he could not repair the vehicle for fear that the vehicle could catch on fire. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.

NHTSA ID

11558646

Incident

Nov 21, 2023

Mileage

174,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while her fiancé’ was driving behind her, he notified her that her rear driver’s and passenger’s side brake lights remained illuminated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rear passenger’s and driver’s side brake light bulbs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact then received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number 14V252000 (Electrical system, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical Stability Control). Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

NHTSA ID

11516523

Incident

Apr 10, 2023

Mileage

159,000 mi

No SE lights on dash. Shudder shifts intermittently between all gears both in automatic and manual driving mode. No shops have been able to diagnose what the actual problem is. Huge safety risk as there is no telling when it will actually happen and “stall” the car out in traffic when shifting. In searching the internet this is a common problem for 5+ years and there has not been a solution identified by GM.

NHTSA ID

11462982

Incident

Feb 5, 2022

THE STEERING IS VERY BAD AFTER SERVICING THE VEHICLE AND SEVERAL ALIGNMENTS WHICH IS A RECALL ON THE KELLEY BLUE BOOK PAGE ALSO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING. WINDOWS WONT GO UP OR DOWN DOOR LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK AUTOMATICALLY, LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS AND GM SAID THAT YOUR RECALLS ARE INCORRECT!!!! I KNOW THAT THESE RECALLS ARE INDEED NEEDED SEVERELY. PLEASE HELP!

NHTSA ID

11437846

Incident

Oct 22, 2021

The electrical harness going to the drivers door doesn't function properly in any way shape or form. My locks blow a fuse every time you hit the button my trunk pop works with my key fob but not the actual button. My passenger window only goes down if you open the door completely but then only goes up with the pass. Switch and my car radio stays on even if I shut the car off take the keys out and get out of the car... Me not being able to get windows down or trunk open in an emergency is extremely dangerous and unsafe in every way and so is the door locks not functioning properly.... I demand a safety recall be issued on the wiring harness immediately....

NHTSA ID

11429766

Incident

Aug 19, 2021

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD ITS A AUTOMATIC,CANT DRIVE IN SNOW OR WHEN WET IT SLIDES FRONT END OFF ROAD DO TO SHIFTING.ABS ALERT STAYS ON ALL TIMES AND HAS BEEN TO SHOP.

NHTSA ID

11397242

Incident

Jan 22, 2011

Mileage

102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKES LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT. THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. *TR

NHTSA ID

11330869

Incident

Jun 22, 2020

Mileage

151,000 mi

THE STEERING IN MY PONTIAC HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT. I WAS DRIVING DOWN MY STREET AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE POWER STEERING ALERT CAME UP ON THE RADIO. AND I'VE BEEN READING AND I'VE READ ARTICLES WHERE PONTIACS POWER STEERING HAS BEEN RECALLED.

NHTSA ID

11315504

Incident

Feb 24, 2020

Mileage

176,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON WHILE DRIVING AND GO OFF ONCE BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED. THIS WAS A RECALL DONE SEVERAL YEARS AGO BUT IN 2019 WE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AFTER THE RECALL WAS PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED. ADDITIONALLY, I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM REPEATEDLY SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN 2011, AND IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES AND BY MECHANICS OTHER THAN THE RECALL. THE MOST RECENT REPAIR WAS IN NOVEMBER OF 2019. YESTERDAY, THE PROBLEM RETURNED (IF IT HAD EVER GONE AWAY TO BEGIN WITH.) THE MECHANICS ARE TRYING THEIR BEST TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PROBLEM; HOWEVER, THE BEST I HAVE EVER GOTTEN IS ABOUT 8 MONTHS WITHOUT NOTICING ANY ISSUES. WHEN YOU BUY A CAR--NEW OR USED--YOU EXPECT THE BREAK LIGHTS TO WORK AS THEY ARE DESIGNED TO WORK FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. NOBODY BUYS A CAR EXPECTING TO HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE UNCERTAINTY OF NOT KNOWING WHETHER YOUR CAR IS ACTUALLY ALERTING DRIVERS THAT YOU ARE STOPPING WHEN YOU ARE IN BUSY TRAFFIC.

NHTSA ID

11298549

Incident

Jan 10, 2020

ITS LEAKS WHEN ITS RAINS. THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. THE FRONT AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE OUT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. LEFT SIDE LOCK SWITCH DOESNT WORK. ALSO MY GEAR SWITCH SOMETIMES KEEP ME IN PARKED OR REVERSE FROM DAY TO DAY TRAVELS. I COULD GET IN THE CAR GO TO THE STORE AND MY CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF REVERSE OR PARK.

NHTSA ID

11289548

Incident

Nov 28, 2019

Mileage

5 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING A STEERING WHEEL MESSAGE CAME ON THE RADIO PANEL WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO MAKE THE TURN BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF.

NHTSA ID

11283112

Incident

Nov 1, 2019

Mileage

120,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS KEEP HAVING TO BE REPLACED! I'VE ALSO REPLACED THE PIGTAILS IN THE PAST!! I NOTICED BOTH MY HIGH AND LOW BEAMS OUT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO BE REPLACED THE LIGHT HAD COME BACK ON. THEN WHEN I LEFT WORK THAT NIGHT THEY WERE OUT ONCE AGAIN!!! I'VE LOOKED THIS UP AND IT APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM FOR MOST PONTIAC OWNERS ALONG WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS TOO! WHICH I'VE ALSO HAD MY SHARE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS TOO!!! I'VE GOTTWN INTO THE HABIT OF SHUTTING OFF MY DAY TIME DRIVING LIGHTS! AS REPLACEMENT IS VERY COSTLY DUE TO LABOR!!

NHTSA ID

11255955

Incident

Sep 13, 2019

MY HEADLIGHTS KEEP BURNING OUT! I'VE REPLACED THEM MULTIPLE TIMES AND ALSO REPLACED THE PIG TAILS. ONLY FOR THEM TO CONTINUALLY GO OUT!! JUST YESTERDAY I KNEW ONE WAS OUT, BROUGHT IT TO BE REPLACED ONLY TO HAVE IT WORKING AGAIN!! THEN WHEN I LEFT WORK IT WAS OUT AGAIN!! THEY ARE ALSO VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE BECAUSE OF THE LABOR!! IT SEEMS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN!!

NHTSA ID

11255481

Incident

Sep 11, 2019

Mileage

125,000 mi

IN SEPTEMBER OF 2014 MY VEHICLE (2008 PONTIAC G6) WAS INVOLVED IN A SERVER ACCIDENT WHEN I WAS ON THE I-75 INTERSTATE MERGING ONTO THE I-20 RAMP WHEN I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE UPON BRAKING AND JERKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL RESULTING IN LOSS OF ALL CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE AT THIS POINT. I HIT THE GUARDRAIL AND ONE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED AS WELL. THE CITY OF ATLANTA IS WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED.

NHTSA ID

11253437

Incident

Sep 28, 2014

Mileage

148,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) PRIOR TO HER OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUPERIOR CHEVROLET CONWAY (1275 EXCHANGE AVE, CONWAY, AR 72032, (501) 932-5121) WHERE THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH AND FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AXLE SHAFT SEAL, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.

NHTSA ID

11203229

Incident

Dec 4, 2018

Mileage

146,000 mi

WHILE THE CAR IS DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILL GO OUT RANDOMLY. THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS WILL JUST TURN OFF FOR NO REASON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. AND WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY.

NHTSA ID

11190165

Incident

Feb 14, 2018

Mileage

100,000 mi