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#BS-2009-PONG8-6AD1

2009 Pontiac G8

Based on reports from 185 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
185
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Recalls
4
TSBs
997
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 185 complaints, 8 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

dashboard instrument control dic panel failure

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

cam shaft and lifter failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

knocking and grinding noise under front of vehicle

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

65 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 42K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

51
0–30K
58
30–60K
36
60–90K
9
90–120K
4
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (58 reports) • Median: 42K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (65 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags65 (35%)
Electrical18 (10%)
Suspension13 (7%)
Brakes8 (4%)
Suspension:front7 (4%)
Stability Control6 (3%)
Steering6 (3%)
Wheels & Tires6 (3%)

2009 Pontiac G8: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 35% of all reports filed for the 2009 Pontiac G8, with 65 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 41,826 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 42K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2009 Pontiac G8, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Pontiac G8, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2009 Pontiac G8, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
08
25
09
13
10
12
11
7
12
13
13
32
14
23
15
19
16
12
17
5
18
4
19
8
20
5
21
1
22
3
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Pontiac G8. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

09V172000May 2009

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

GM IS RECALLING 35,038 MY 2008-2009 PONTIAC G8 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT" AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS". THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY PROGRAMMED. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE BRAKE LAMPS MAY BE CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATED AND FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING. ALSO CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE INCORRECT VALUES PROGRAMMED INTO THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE TELLTALE UNTIL TIRE PRESSURE FALLS BELOW VALUES REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

11V534000Nov 2011

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 PONTIAC G8 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2, 2007 THROUGH JANUARY 22, 2009. A 5TH PERCENTILE FEMALE ANTHROPOMORPHIC TEST DEVICE (ATD) IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER TEST EXCEEDED THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA (HIC) REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITIONED FULL FORWARD, THE SEAT POSITION SENSOR WILL CAUSE A 30 MILLISECONDS DEPLOYMENT DELAY BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND STAGES OF THE DUAL-STAGE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG.

14V540000Feb 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to December 6, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.

15V399000Jul 2016

SEAT BELTS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to October 22, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Pontiac G8 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2009 Pontiac G8 vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

185

Class avg

147

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other large cars vehicles from 2009.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 185 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Pontiac G8 Model Years

201020092008
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2009 Pontiac G8: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Pontiac G8 is related to the airbags, with 65 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Pontiac G8 reliable?
The 2009 Pontiac G8 has 185 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Pontiac G8 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Pontiac G8 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Pontiac G8 has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Pontiac G8 problems start?
Based on 161 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 41,826 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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