2009 Pontiac G8 electrical system problems
20 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2009 Pontiac G8, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 83% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g8. While driving approximately 10 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were engaged without warning. The vehicle crashed into the rear driver side of another vehicle. A police report was filed and the front passenger required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
First occurred n 11/23/2009. On the interstate it loses all power, engine shuts down, ignition stops, power steering stops, brakes fail - complete vehicle stoppage and full operating systems shut down without warning at 70 MPH, twice! Second occurrence was 1/26/2010.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Pontiac G8
- Air bags 70 complaints
- Suspension 22 complaints
Electrical system problems in other years
- 2009
- 2008