Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V460000 | General Motors LLC | from 06/25/2007 to 06/13/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 426240 | MFR | General Motors LLC | 09/18/2012 | 09/19/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. gm has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | General motors safety recall number 12106. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PIP-4990 | 12/01/2011 | 10043320 | Buick/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: some model year vehicles may experience service engine soon (ses) lamp illuminated. issue may be caused by the control solenoid/module assembly or may have damaged or poor terminals for under hood fuse | 03/13/2012 | |
| SB-10134A | 08/01/2011 | 10041527 | Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension on catalytic converter. *pe | 10/04/2011 | |
| 09-07-30-012B | 03/01/2011 | 10038284 | Gm: the service engine soon light is on and there may be shifting problems. harsh shifting or no reverse. there may be a broken clutch wave plate. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-07-30-012B | 03/01/2011 | 10038284 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| PIC-5234B | 12/01/2010 | 10037812 | Gm: the vehicle won't start or crank. this could be a result of a broken shift cable or battery ground problems. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| PIC-5234B | 12/01/2010 | 10037812 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| TB-09-07-30-009 | 04/01/2009 | 10030112 | General motors: an automatic transmission concern of no movement, no reverse or slipping. these concerns may be due to an issue with the direct clutch. *pe | 08/03/2009 | |
| PIC-4679B | 09/01/2008 | 10026669 | Gmc: intermittent ses light, dtc p2101 with potentially multiple other dtc's set. this condition could be caused by a pcm circuit shorted to ground. *pe | 11/25/2008 | |
| 08-07-30-034 | 07/01/2008 | 10026004 | Gmc: 4t45-3 automatic transmission (rpo mn5/me7) - no reverse, binds in reverse, no movement, dtc p0756 (perform appropriate repair as outlined in bulletin). on some hybrid and non-hybrid vehicles. *pe | 09/23/2008 | |
| 08-07-30-016 | 04/01/2008 | 080730016A | 10025421 | Diagnostic information on mh1, mn8, mt1, m15 transmission slips, will not shift or may overheat, ses/mil may be illuminated, dtcs p0218, p0894 set. *pe updated 8/12/08. *pe | 08/07/2008 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| PI-0448 | 04/01/2011 | 10038706 | Gm: malfunction light is on with four possible trouble codes stored. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| PI-0448 | 04/01/2011 | 10038706 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PIC-4679B | 09/01/2008 | 10026669 | Gmc: intermittent ses light, dtc p2101 with potentially multiple other dtc's set. this condition could be caused by a pcm circuit shorted to ground. *pe | 11/25/2008 | |
| 07235 | 09/01/2007 | 07235A | 10023155 | Service update for inventory and customer vehicles - transmission software and calibration update - expires with base warranty. *nj | 10/30/2007 |
| PIP4219 | 02/01/2008 | PIP4219B | 10022916 | Diagnosis for service fast learn adapts fails, no forward or no reverse. *nj updated 4/1/08. *nj | 10/04/2007 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| PIP-4626B | 08/01/2009 | 10032391 | Saturn/gmc/pontiac/buick/chevrolet: no reverse. the vehicle may have the concern of no reverse with or without one or several of the following diagnostic codes set-p0776, p2723 or p2715. *pe | 03/15/2010 | |
| SB-08-05-22-009A | 06/01/2009 | 10032206 | Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: intermittently brake lights (stop lamps) do not function correctly, extended travel to shift out of park, cruise control inoperative, dtcs c0161/c0277 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe | 02/17/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 11/07/2012 | 37000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that she received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication-prndl) and attempted to have the vehicle repaired however, the dealer advised that they had no knowledge of the recall and that there was nothing they could do to assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that she would have to wait until the end of january 2013 for the dealer to become fully aware of the recall and the remedy. the failure mileage was 37,000. kmj | |||
| 06/13/2012 | 51000 | 1 | |
| A few weeks after i bought the car (had 50k) i knew there was something wrong with it i was entering onto the highway and it was hard to get it to 70 the trans was sputtering and the car was jerking. it does this at all speeds just super scary when im on the highway. now i was pulling out onto a main road and it would hardly go and said engine power reduced, service traction. sometimes its not on but it will come back on within a few minutes. when its in this mode it jerks to get it to 25 it feels like the transmission is going it jumps so badly and startles me i scream like a little girl. i made an appointment at gm dealer to look at it they had my car from open to close and told me to come get it and they did not have a chance to look at it. this is a huge safety issue. this car is unsafe. i have a whole list of issues with this car, its junk. i have to hold the key i the on position for up to an 8-9 count for it to start. wheel shakes when i brake, i have new brakes and rotors still does it even though everything is in good repair. right blinker does not turn off on its own, the left sometimes does not work either. i have a head light that keeps going out i've replaced it 3 times in 6 months!! the check engine (check gas cap) light is on. the shop said its some type of leak or air flow problem with the gas system. also sometimes when i turn it on it starts to idle all crazy. this car is to new i take care of it, to be having all these problems im at the shop at least every other week. this car is an unsafe huge annoyance !! *tr | |||
| 06/13/2012 | 51000 | ||
| A few weeks after i bought the car (had 50k) i knew there was something wrong with it i was entering onto the highway and it was hard to get it to 70 the trans was sputtering and the car was jerking. it does this at all speeds just super scary when im on the highway. now i was pulling out onto a main road and it would hardly go and said engine power reduced, service traction. sometimes its not on but it will come back on within a few minutes. when its in this mode it jerks to get it to 25 it feels like the transmission is going it jumps so badly and startles me i scream like a little girl. i made an appointment at gm dealer to look at it they had my car from open to close and told me to come get it and they did not have a chance to look at it. this is a huge safety issue. this car is unsafe. i have a whole list of issues with this car, its junk. i have to hold the key i the on position for up to an 8-9 count for it to start. wheel shakes when i brake, i have new brakes and rotors still does it even though everything is in good repair. right blinker does not turn off on its own, the left sometimes does not work either. i have a head light that keeps going out ive replaced it 3 times in 6 months!! the check engine (check gas cap) light is on. the shop said its some type of leak or air flow problem with the gas system. also sometimes when i turn it on it starts to idle all crazy. this car is to new i take care of it, to be having all these problems im at the shop at least every other week. this car is an unsafe huge annoyance !! | |||
| 11/12/2012 | 67500 | 1 | |
| My car was involved in the safety recall 12106. i found this information out via internet prior to the recall taking affect by gm. i took my car into the service dept after being stranded for several hours and having my car towed they stated it was just a bad battery and never even looked at the transmission cable and released my car to my father who is not the legal owner, never even spoke to me. the next day i was stranded again with my small children for a couple of hours in the cold. had my car towed again to the service dept where they finally looked at the transmission cable. argued with me that my car was not involved in the recall although i knew it was. i paid for it to be fixed $467.41. they released my vehicle to me several days later as they didn't have anyone for a few days to look at the car. released the first time unfixed and unsafe and not even to the legal owner which is a huge liability. i took my car to les swab and paid over $100 for a new battery that wasn't needed only to be stranded again the very next day. when we took my car in the first time we told them what was wrong due to the recall i found online and they never even looked at the transmission cable per the service manager. this whole process took about a week and a half. they did provide me a rental car for 3 days which they covered. this was a very stressful situation and no one believed me that there was a recall. recalls should really be put out asap as i happened to have this issue prior to the release date of the recall. i have filed a complaint with the bbb and have been told i should consult with a lawyer for releasing my car unfixed, unsafe and not to the legal owner. i should be compensated for my time, stress and their lack of responsibility for releasing my vehicle unsafe. *tr | |||
| 11/28/2012 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that she attempted to schedule repairs to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)). upon contacting the dealer, the contact was informed that the part would not become available until the end of january 2013. the contact stated that the remedy should have been available immediately, due to the severity of the consequences pertaining to the acknowledged defect. the contact had not experienced a failure. | |||
| 11/28/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that she attempted to schedule repairs to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)). upon contacting the dealer, the contact was informed that the part would not become available until the end of january 2013. the contact stated that the remedy should have been available immediately, due to the severity of the consequences pertaining to the acknowledged defect. the contact had not experienced a failure. kmj | |||
| 11/21/2012 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) and contacted the dealer. the dealer advised the contact that the remedy part would not become available until january 2013. the recall was expected to begin november 12, 2012. the contact had not experienced a failure. | |||
| 11/28/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that she attempted to schedule repairs to have her vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)). upon contacting the dealer, the contact was informed that the part would not be available until the end of january 2013. the contact feels that the remedy should be available immediately due to the severity of the consequences. the contact has not experienced a failure. mh | |||
| 11/21/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) and contacted the dealer. the dealer advised the contact that the remedy part would not become available until january 2013. the recall was expected to begin november 12, 2012. the contact had not experienced a failure. kmj | |||
| 11/21/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl). however, when the manufacturer was notified they stated the remedy part would not be available until january of 2013. the recall was expected to begin on or about november 12, 2012. the contact had not experienced failure at this time. js | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 51000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that when shifting into reverse, he had to use extreme force in order to move the gear shifter. the vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where it was confirmed that the shift cable failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)). the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage 52,550. kmj | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 51000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated while shifting into reverse the contact encountered extreme difficulty. the contact was able to shift into the desired gear by using force. the vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where it was confirmed that the shift cable had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)). the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage 52,550. mh | |||
| 10/19/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the shift cable to the engine became disconnected and caused the gear shift not to lock into position. the contact stated that when they tried to park the vehicle, the vehicle rolled away and the emergency brake had to be utilized. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start after the failure. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer however, the dealer was not able to provide a reason for the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 50,000. kmj | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the gear shifter failed and the vehicle could not be engaged in park. the contact inspected the vehicle and located the failure as the gear shifter plastic insert failing due to defective plastic that became overheated by the motor. the gear shifter assembly was replaced six times however, the failure was not corrected. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) the approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 106,000. kmj | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the gear shifter failed causing the gear not to engave in park. the contact inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the gear shifter plastic insert failed due to defective plastic that was over heated by the motor. the gear shifter assembly was replaced six times; however the failure was not correct. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) the approximate failure mileage was 60, 0000 and the current mileage was 106,000. li | |||
| 07/24/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated the transmission shift lever broke. as a result, the gear shift failed to shift out of park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and replaced the transmission shift cable. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was 40,000. pmb | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 75000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the gear shifter would not engage in park or reverse. as a result, the vehicle rolled away while still in park. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 07/24/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated the transmission shift lever broke. as a result, the gear shift failed to shift out of park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and replaced the transmission shift cable. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was 40,000. pmb | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the gear shifter would not engage in park or reverse. as a result, the vehicle rolled away while still in park. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. kmj | |||
| 08/20/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the vehicle would not remain secure in park. the indicator display determined showed that the vehicle was in park however, the shifter continued to slip from park. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the shift cable failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication). the failure and current mileages were 80,000. | |||
| 07/24/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated the transmission shift lever broke. this would not allow the gear shift to shift out of park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected the failure and replaced the transmission shift cable. the contact stated she had to pay for the repairs. the manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 40,000. mw | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the gear shifter would not engage in park or reverse. as a result, the vehicle rolled away while still in park. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. kmj | |||
| 08/20/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the vehicle would not remain secure in park. the indicator display determined showed that the vehicle was in park however, the shifter continued to slip from park. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the shift cable failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication). the failure and current mileages were 80,000. | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the gear shifter does not engage in park or reverse the vehicle rolled out of the driver with the gear in park position. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the vehicle was included nhtsa campaign id number 12v460000 (power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. li | |||
| 08/20/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the vehicle would not remain secure in park. the indicator display determined showed that the vehicle was in park however, the shifter continued to slip from park. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the shift cable failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication). the failure and current mileages were 80,000. kmj | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 52000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the vehicle would not respond while the gear shifter was in drive. the contact shifted into park and the vehicle began to roll away. the contact the n shifted to neutral and applied the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the contact restarted the vehicle one hour later and the gear shifter functioned as normal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the shifter cable would have to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v073000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the recall only included the 2009 model pontiac g6 vehicles. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000. | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 52000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the vehicle would not respond while the gear shifter was in drive. the contact shifted into park and the vehicle began to roll away. the contact the n shifted to neutral and applied the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the contact restarted the vehicle one hour later and the gear shifter functioned as normal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the shifter cable would have to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v073000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the recall only included the 2009 model pontiac g6 vehicles. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000. kmj | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 52000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. while parked the vehicle would not respond while the gear shifter was in drive. the contact placed the gear shifter in park and stated the vehicle began to roll. the contact placed the vehicle in neutral and applied the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. after about an hour the contact was able to start the vehicle and the gear shifter responded normally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the shifter cable would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v073000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer stated the vin was not included in the recall. the recall only includes 2009 models. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000. ds | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 98672 | ||
| My problems started with the catalytic converter which failed and the dealer told me it was not covered under warranty which i later found out it was up to 100,000 miles. next my airbag service light keeps coming on and now my traction control comes on and my engine powers down and i slow down at a rapid rate. yesterday i was going down the interstate at 65 mph and the traction control light came on and the car completely lost all power almost causing me to crash and get hit by a tractor trailer and now it will not start. | |||
| 06/07/2011 | 64500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that when placing the vehicle into park, the vehicle would independently shift into reverse. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 64,500. | |||
| 06/07/2011 | 64500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that when placing the vehicle into park he was unable to. it would put itself into reverse instead. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer nor has it been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 64,500. tb | |||
| 09/26/2009 | 18412 | 1 | |
| I was taking my grandma to the store, i made a right turn into the lot (5-10 mph tops) when suddenly my car came to an abrupt halt. i got out of my car to find that my right front tire snapped off. it is a 2008 g6 and is only 1 1/2 years old. i did not hit or run over anything. i am very disturbed at the thought of what could have happened had i been on the highway (which i travel very frequently). this is a safety hazard. please do something before someone gets killed. my car is presently at the shop. *tr | |||
| 11/28/2008 | 5561 | 1 | |
| I am a insurance adjuster for erie insurance, on 11/28/2008 our insured parked her rental car a 2008 pontiac g6 in front of her home and placed the car in park. she exited the car only to find that the car began to roll away and struck a lamp post in her neighbors yard. the damage to the car was $2097.32 & the damage to the neighbors property was $1764.27. *tr | |||
| 06/23/2008 | 1 | ||
| I bought the car brand new with 5 miles in april with the extended warranty. at around 5500 miles, the car first stalled. it started back up that day without issue and without any warning lights so i didn't think much of it. after that, it would stall maybe once a week. this happened up until about 6200 miles. after that, i was getting check engine lights, reduced engine power(which was very sporadic), service traction, and engine lugging. it continued to stall 3 times a week or so. i have had it in twice to the dealership. the first time they could not replicate the issue. the next time which was just last week, they replaced the maf sensor. the car was fine for 4 days and it again, stalled as i was turning onto a state highway. it took 8 cranks to restart. it was fine for 2 days, then acted up again yesterday. it didn't stall, but the service traction, and check engine lights were on. onstar has given me codes from the air intake system to the throttle control. the dealership itself does a good job and if its not acting up i know that there isn't anything they could do. however, researching the internet i found some gm yukons having alot of the same issues related to wiring. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/16/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated while parking the vehicle the gear shift was stuck into neutral and would not shift into park. the transmission shift cable adjustment clip had failed. the gear shift would not shift into park and the vehicle wouldl not start. the dealer was contacted who stated there are no recalls and told the contact to contact nhtsa. the manufacturer was contacted who stated there are no recalls and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 60,000. vf | |||
| 08/16/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated while parking the vehicle the gear shift was stuck into neutral and would not go into park. the transmission shift cable adjustment clip has failed. the gear shift will not go into park and the vehicle will not start. the dealer was contacted who stated there are no recalls and to contact nhtsa. the manufacturer was contacted who stated there are no recalls and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 60,000. mw | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Started sept 2010 the accelerating from a stop the car would hesitate to go. almost like it was not getting gas. now in june 2011 it is still doing it. but now when it finally starts to go sometimes the tires peel off and the low traction light will come on. it happens several time per day if i have been driving a lot. i took it to the dealer in sept 2010 and was told nothing is wrong with it. because there was no engine light on. now 10 months later june 2011. still having the same issue took it back to the dealer. and one again was told no engine light on. nothing is wrong with it. this car is now a safety issue. when you press on the gas to pull out into traffic. you never know if it is going to delay acceleration. which could cause me getting hit. | |||
| 04/25/2008 | 3368 | 1 | |
| Pontiac 2008 g6 3,368 mileage power steering error, then transmission malfunction. 4/25/08 phoned dealership and scheduled repair for 4/28/08. had car towed to dealership on 4/27/08. 4/28/08 dealership discovered two broken wires in the vehicle speed sensor harness. they indicated that something had severed the wires and that the repair would not be covered by the warranty. i believe that there is a design flaw with the wiring harness. why would two wires be left unshielded from the elements? the dealership via my request received an one time customer goodwill warranty approval. i had the mechanic show the area in question. he has reinforced the wires with electrical tape. it appears to be a great repair. i am not sure why the manufacture did not do this originally. error codes po722, coooo and po700. i am concerned that this design will cause problems for other car owners. and could pose a safety issue if the wiring is severed at highway speed. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 06/19/2009 | 11000 | 2 | 06/30/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the transmission was replaced at 4,000 miles due to a leak. while driving 25 mph, the left front wheel fell off and the dealer replaced the left axle. the manufacturer was notified; however, the contact has not received a response. the current mileage was 11,000. updated 10/06/09 *bf the torque converter seal was leaking fluid. the bushing on the converter was scored. updated 10/09/09. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/19/2009 | 11000 | 2 | 06/30/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the transmission was replaced at 4,000 miles due to a leak. while driving 25 mph, the left front wheel fell off and the dealer replaced the left axle. the manufacturer was notified; however, the contact has not received a response. the current mileage was 11,000. updated 10/06/09 *bf the torque converter seal was leaking fluid. the bushing on the converter was scored. updated 10/09/09. | |||