Pontiac G8 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 215 owner complaints for the Pontiac G8 (model years 2008–2010). The most reported problem area is air bags (94 complaints), followed by electrical system (34 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (4).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2009 (144), 2008 (71) and 2010 (1). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Pontiac G8 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 94 | 2 of 3 | |
| Electrical system | 34 | 2 of 3 | |
| Suspension | 30 | 2 of 3 | |
| Power train | 17 | 2 of 3 | |
| Steering | 14 | 2 of 3 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V399000 | Jun 23, 2015 | Seat belts | 2008–2009 | 47,042 |
| 14V540000 | Sep 9, 2014 | Electrical system: ignition | 2008–2009 | 47,043 |
| 11V534000 | Nov 4, 2011 | Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive | 2008–2009 | 38,444 |
| 09V172000 | May 21, 2009 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems | 2008–2009 | 35,038 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 8 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 10 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.