2008 Pontiac G6 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 44 complaints for the 2008 Pontiac G6, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 11% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving at an unknown speed, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions. On the second occasion, it was diagnosed that an unknown component had melted. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving 20 MPH, the contact was alerted by another driver that the vehicle was on fire. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and exited. The flames originated from the engine compartment. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A fire report was not filed.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Pontiac G6
- Steering 422 complaints
- Lighting 246 complaints
- Electrical system 225 complaints
- Brakes 155 complaints
- Air bags 101 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 78 complaints
- Cruise control 67 complaints
- Fuel system 62 complaints