2009 Pontiac G6 lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 191 complaints for the 2009 Pontiac G6, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 191 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 160 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 10
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 18 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 28 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 39 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 31 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 15 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 160 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the bulb in the headlights continued to blow out because the harness for headlights had melted. The dealer advised the contact that there were no open recalls. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance nor was the vehicle repaired due to the repair cost. The current mileage was 58,000 and the failure mileage was 56,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the passengers side head light socket was melted. Additionally, the driver's side head light only illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Pontiac G6
- Steering 297 complaints
- Electrical system 181 complaints
- Brakes 78 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 46 complaints
- Fuel system 46 complaints
- Air bags 40 complaints
- Cruise control 35 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints