2008 Pontiac G6 Pontiac G6 2008

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2008 Pontiac G6 repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (44%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (7%)

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2008 Pontiac G6 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan

219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

89000 mi

US $600
Replaced both control arms. 
60400 mi

US $60
both outer tie rods worn. Also required alignment after install and front tires. 
64000 mi Outer tie rods were starting to wear. They would have been replaced before winter, however the car was totaled out due to being hit while parked. 

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2008 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan

164-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

152000 mi

US $2000
New front struts and stabilizer links. Also 2 new tires.  
76880 mi

C $180
Replaced tie rod end, rear shocks and front brakes 
89900 mi

C $1000
Noise comeing from right front replaced lower front drivers side control arm bushings replaced rear sway bar bushings 
33000 mi Noise in steering, link replaced. Problem resolved. 
18000 mi Intermediate Steering Shaft replaced 
25000 mi There was a clunk in the steering. The intermediate steering shaft was replaced and the problem resolved. 

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2008 Pontiac G6 2dr Hardtop conv.

222-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

35000 mi Noise from front suspension, part replaced.  
35000 mi Loose steering gear, parts ordered. Steering gear/rack(?) replaced, as well as other steering/suspension parts damaged by bad gear. 

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2008 Pontiac G6 2dr Coupe

219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

69300 mi

US $500
replaced front left wheel hub 
112300 mi

US $600
Replaced sway bar on car. Car still needs $1200.00 or work done on the front end. Replaced power steering pump for the 3rd time since I owned the car. 
118800 mi

US $300
I had to replace the hose that connects to the steering wheel. 
58000 mi

US $220
replaced wheel bearing on right front wheel 
75000 mi

US $170
due to suspension knocking noise on the front left side the sway bar link had to be replaced. 

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2008 Pontiac G6 Suspension Problems

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