2008 Pontiac G8 Pontiac G8 2008

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2008 Pontiac G8 repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (34%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (7%)

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2008 Pontiac G8 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan

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

65000 mi Sunroof rattling, haven't fixed yet. Have tried many fixes, nothing has worked yet. 
36000 mi

US $150
Headliner needed to be re-covered due to age related issues. It separated from the backing due to age and heat. I removed it last fall and had a local shop replace the covering. I then installed it this spring when the car came out of storage. 2 hrs out and 2 hrs in. No other parts needed replacing. 
26660 mi Paint flaking from steering wheel trim. Dealer replaced the trim under warranty. Parts arrived in 1 week. 
33060 mi

C $125
seat trim fell off 
21000 mi

US $825
weather-stripping clips from drivers side door bent. Dealer replaced them. 
35700 mi

US $100
Passenger from door handle needed to be replaced under warranty due to chrome peeling off. 

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2008 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan

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

32000 mi replacement of door strikers on drivers door, and passenger rear door. 

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2008 Pontiac G8 Body Problems

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