2009 Pontiac G8 Pontiac G8 2009

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2009 Pontiac G8 repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 343 repairs.
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2009 Pontiac G8 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (88%)

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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.

2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan

415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Key fob falling apart new keyfob programmed with car. 

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2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan

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

7000 mi Driver side front door window guide was causing streaking on the window. 
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. 
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.  
54000 mi Replace seat belt 
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 
10000 mi Replaced gas cap for check engine light. 
12000 mi Still has smell. Trying to get GM to fix it right. 
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. 
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 

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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. 

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2009 Pontiac G8 Other Problems

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