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Pontiac G8 repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (6%)

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Pontiac G8 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan

361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

40000 mi

US $900
Rear left caliper seized, decided to replace rear calipers, do rotors, fluids, and get stainless steel lines. 
109000 mi

US $1983
Front and rear brake pads low. First replacement of rear brake pads. 
43550 mi

US $600
ABS sensor. 
165130 mi

US $47
Broken wires at connector of rear speed wheel sensor harness. Replaced harness. 
27000 mi Had to replace left rear abs sensor 
101500 mi ABS light on, code for left rear wheel sensor. Found broken wire at harness connector. Repaired. 
31900 mi

US $816
Left Rear ABS Sensor And Wiring Harness. 
4000 mi Rattle in front suspension turned out to be faulty brake caliper. 

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2008 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan

361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

8000 mi right rear brake noise-not rotor or brake--metal around rotor bent to stop rubbing 

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2008 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan

256-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

37500 mi

US $800
replace rear rotors, calipers, pads, rear brakes 
151000 mi

US $3000
Needed new front pads as they broke off from caliper. Replaced caliper and pads. Also flushed beak line. 

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