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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%)
Chart based on 454 repairs.
Pontiac G8 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 24 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
415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Key fob falling apart new keyfob programmed with car. |
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan
361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 12000 mi | Still has smell. Trying to get GM to fix it right. |
| 10000 mi | Replaced gas cap for check engine light. |
| 17000 mi | Driver door sticks when opening. Misaligned from factory. dealer realigned door. |
| 19000 mi | Diver's side door misaligned - sticks when opening. Dealer adjusted door too far and it took two subsequent trips to the dealer to get it right. Simple adjustment done improperly twice. |
| 33000 mi | Hinged key-fob buttons worn completely thru. Shop ordered complete new hinged key fob. |
| 33300 mi | Dealer replaced complete hinged key-fob. |
| 5000 mi | Engine compartment insulation missing several clips |
| 7000 mi | Driver side front door window guide was causing streaking on the window. |
| 54000 mi | Replace seat belt |
| 38200 mi US $563 |
Driver door would not close, instead bouncing off latch mechanism. Could not fully unlock door after it was locked with the power locks or manually pushing the switch on the door. This only showed up after locking the door upon incident. |
| 109000 mi US $1983 |
Replaced hood gas struts |
| 28000 mi | Replaced lock mechanism in the drivers side door. Mechanism contained a sensor that could no longer determine when the door was open or closed, so things like overhead light wouldn't come on when the door was opened. |
| 15000 mi | Slow air leak on front tire. Bead seal lost integrity due to slight corrosion on rim. Dealer dismounted tire, removed corrosion, applied bead sealer, and reinstalled tire. |
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan
256-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 23000 mi | replaced faulty gas cap.. |
| 21000 mi | Left rear window jammed about halfway up. Was able to force it up by hand with help. Do not recall dealer's explanation...something about a guide rail slipped. Repaired without replacing parts. |
2008 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan
361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 41000 mi US $205 |
Broken hood release cable and hood latch was replaced. |
| 30000 mi US $150 |
Hood release cable broke |
| 84000 mi US $180 |
Power Door Locks have been a continual problem in last year - locks are slow and sometimes do not lock, however fuel gate is also tied to door locks (external opening of fuel access gate)which will not open if lock is engaged. |
2008 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan
256-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 57000 mi | Key fob rubber buttons completely disintegrated after 20 months. |
| 45000 mi US $294 |
Hood Release Cable broke. Common issue on G8's in Northern states. |
| 146700 mi US $129 |
Replaced interior door latch mechanism, original lever broke. |
| 36700 mi | replacement of door strikers in drivers door and passenger rear. |
| 61300 mi US $20 |
Truck latch mechanism (with actuator) purchased by owner and installed by owner. |
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