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2009 Pontiac G6

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2009 Pontiac G6 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 679.

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712Owner complaints

Model-year median: 679

4Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
1,910
20061,231
20071,079
2008712
2009272
2010
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Steering
295Exterior Lighting
190Electrical System
178Service Brakes
63Power Train
46
All reported categories
Air Bags
40Fuel/propulsion System
36Vehicle Speed Control
35Engine
24Unknown Or Other
22Electronic Stability Control (esc)
18Seats
12Service Brakes, Hydraulic
12Wheels
12Fuel System, Gasoline
10Latches/locks/linkages
9Engine And Engine Cooling
8Structure
7Suspension
6Visibility/wiper
5Traction Control System
4Tires
3Seat Belts
2Visibility
2Equipment Adaptive/mobility
1Parking Brake
1Service Brakes, Air
1Service Brakes, Electric
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

589 reports with mileage · 123 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Steering. Review the 295 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 190 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 178 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

25 crash reports20 fire reports17 injury reports

Exterior Lighting complaints

190 reports
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74,000 miles · Apr 1, 2015
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

WE HAVE HAD ONGOING ISSUES WITH THE REAR RUNNING LIGHTS SHORTING OUT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOW BEAM GOING OUT. WE REPLACED FUSES FOR REAR RUNNING LIGHTS 4 TIMES. I WAS PULLED OVER BY LOCAL POLICE AND HAD TO BE PICKED UP TO GET HOME, LEAVING THE CAR AT POLICE STATION UNTIL I COULD DRIVE SAFELY IN DAYLIGHT. WE HAVE REPLACED TH…

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WE HAVE HAD ONGOING ISSUES WITH THE REAR RUNNING LIGHTS SHORTING OUT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOW BEAM GOING OUT. WE REPLACED FUSES FOR REAR RUNNING LIGHTS 4 TIMES. I WAS PULLED OVER BY LOCAL POLICE AND HAD TO BE PICKED UP TO GET HOME, LEAVING THE CAR AT POLICE STATION UNTIL I COULD DRIVE SAFELY IN DAYLIGHT. WE HAVE REPLACED THE LOW BEAM BULB 3 TIMES. THE LOW BEAM LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY WORK AT TIMES. NOW, AGAIN IT IS NOT WORKING AT ALL. I HAVE READ EXCESSIVE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS STATING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 2009 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10703215

25,979 miles · Feb 13, 2015
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE AT NIGHT. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,979.

NHTSA ODI #10683168

Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2015
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Exterior Lighting

2009 PONTIAC G6. CONSUMER SENT IN REPAIR INVOICE. *TA RECALL # 14V252000. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10662841

38,000 miles · Jan 24, 2015
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING IN VERY BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS AT NIGHT. REPLACED BULB AND IT WORKED FOR 2 DAYS BEFORE THE SAME THING HAPPENED. REPLACED BULB AGAIN AND IT WORKED FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS BEFORE IT HAPPENED AGAIN. NOW LEARNING THAT THIS HAPPENS A LOT ON THIS CAR BECAUSE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR IS MELTING A…

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DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING IN VERY BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS AT NIGHT. REPLACED BULB AND IT WORKED FOR 2 DAYS BEFORE THE SAME THING HAPPENED. REPLACED BULB AGAIN AND IT WORKED FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS BEFORE IT HAPPENED AGAIN. NOW LEARNING THAT THIS HAPPENS A LOT ON THIS CAR BECAUSE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR IS MELTING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT DUE TO CONSTANT OVERHEATING IT WILL NOT PERMANENTLY FIX THIS PROBLEM. GM KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM BUT DEEMS IT NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. DOES THERE HAVE TO BE A FATALITY BEFORE PONTIAC/GM TAKES THIS SERIOUSLY? *TR

NHTSA ODI #10678694

Mileage unknown · Jan 21, 2015
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Exterior LightingService Brakes

2009 PONTIAC G6. REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS DUE TO RECALL. *TA ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR INVOICE, THE BCM SHORTED OUT. RECALL #14V252000. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10662783

78,000 miles · Jan 8, 2015
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility/wiper

ISSUES WITH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY GOING OUT THEN COMING BACK ON AT FIRST FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS, THEN WENT OUT COMPLETELY. REPLACED BULBS (LOW BEAM) WITH SAME PROBLEMS. FINALLY FOUND THAT THE LOW BEAM LIGHT SOCKETS (PRIMARILY PASSENGER SIDE) WERE ARCING AND SHORTING OUT CAUSING BULBS NOT TO WORK. RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED T…

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ISSUES WITH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY GOING OUT THEN COMING BACK ON AT FIRST FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS, THEN WENT OUT COMPLETELY. REPLACED BULBS (LOW BEAM) WITH SAME PROBLEMS. FINALLY FOUND THAT THE LOW BEAM LIGHT SOCKETS (PRIMARILY PASSENGER SIDE) WERE ARCING AND SHORTING OUT CAUSING BULBS NOT TO WORK. RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED TO HAVE GM REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THIS LINE OF CARS! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10671091

33,000 miles · Jan 8, 2015
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOCKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOCKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.

NHTSA ODI #10670873

48,000 miles · Jan 5, 2015
EngineExterior LightingLatches/locks/linkages

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR INDEPENDENTLY LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT THE BRAKE …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR INDEPENDENTLY LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ALSO REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO BURNING OUT PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO MERGE OVER TO AN EMERGENCY LANE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE BUT DECIDED REPLACED THE BATTERY IN ORDER TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10670300

26,000 miles · Jan 1, 2015
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT...THE WIRES CONNECTED WITH THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE BURNT AND CORRODED. I HAVE REPLACE THESE PARTS 20 TIMES SINCE 2009. THIS TIME ON JANUARY 1, 2015 THE WIRES AND CONNECTORS ARE TO BURNT TO REPAIR AND THE DEALER SHIP SAID I WILL HAVE TO BUY THE WHOLE HARNESS KIT ASSEMBLY INSTEAD OF JUST THE WIRES. WHY S…

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HEAD LIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT...THE WIRES CONNECTED WITH THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE BURNT AND CORRODED. I HAVE REPLACE THESE PARTS 20 TIMES SINCE 2009. THIS TIME ON JANUARY 1, 2015 THE WIRES AND CONNECTORS ARE TO BURNT TO REPAIR AND THE DEALER SHIP SAID I WILL HAVE TO BUY THE WHOLE HARNESS KIT ASSEMBLY INSTEAD OF JUST THE WIRES. WHY SHOULD I, THIS PROBLEMS IS FAR AND WIDE ON THE INTERNET WITH THE PONTIAC G6. I TRAVEL WITH MY JOB AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE TIMES BOTH HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT ON ME AND I HAD TO USE THE HIGH BEAM JUST TO GET HOME. PLEASE LET GM KNOW AND ISSUE SOME KIND OF RECALL BEFORE I DIE ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO THESE FAULTY HEADLIGHT WIRES. *JS

NHTSA ODI #10669450

Mileage unknown · Dec 27, 2014
Exterior Lighting

DRIVER SIDE HIGHLIGHT NOT WORKING. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWS THAT THE HEADLIGHT WIRE IS CORRODED & BURNT. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS CAR & SEVERAL OTHERS, YET GENERAL MOTORS REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL WHICH CAN LEAD TO A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10668499

Official recalls

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14V252000 · Electrical System:wiring; Electronic Stability Control (esc); Exterior Lighting:brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch; Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

May 14, 2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.

Additional source detail variants (5)

Electronic Stability Control (esc)

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.

Electrical System:wiring

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.

14V153000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System

Mar 31, 2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.

12V460000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)

Sep 18, 2012

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

09V073000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift

Mar 6, 2009

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT", AND FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION". ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED. IF THE CLIP IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED, THE SHIFT LEVER AND THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT MATCH. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE DRIVE COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO "PARK" AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN "PARK".

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP IS FULLY ENGAGED. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CLIP DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE SHIFT CABLE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

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NHTSA investigations

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AQ10001 · Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

Opened Nov 18, 2010 · Closed Dec 28, 2015

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other

On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.RMD queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.Analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.The rental car companies representing the largest market share in the industry were then queried as to their respective policies for the rental, lease, and sale of vehicles with open recalls.The data and responses from the manufacturers and the rental car companies can be found in the document repository by accessing the ?Associated Documents link above.In December 2015, Congress enacted the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.One section of the Act prohibits rental car companies from renting, leasing, or selling motor vehicles subject to open safety recalls.With the passage of the FAST Act and its prohibition, there is no continuing need for the agency to investigate rental car recall completions.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The agency reserves the right to open any future investigations, including audits of individual recalls, or groups of recalls, or rental car companies, to examine more closely safety recalls performance and completion issues in this area.