2008 Pontiac G6 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 243about this part
- Share
- 23%of 1,080 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,746miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 243 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Pontiac G6, 23% of the 1,080 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,746 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 12 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Its leaks when its rains. The right side of my car lights stopped working. The front and brake light are out on the right side. Left side lock switch doesnt work. Also my gear switch sometimes keep me in parked or reverse from day to day travels. I could get in the car go to the store and my car will not come out of reverse or park.”
NHTSA complaint #11289548, filed 2019-12, 5 miles“My headlights keep burning out! I've replaced them multiple times and also replaced the pig tails. Only for them to continually go out!! Just yesterday I knew one was out, brought it to be replaced only to have it working again!! Then when I left work it was out again!! They are also very expensive to replace because of the labor!! It seems to be an electrical problem for certain!!”
NHTSA complaint #11255481, filed 2019-09, 125,000 miles“My brake lights stay on when I turn my car on. When I press on the brake pedal my brake lights go out. They have been like this for about 3 years. I replaced the switch under the brake pedal and it did nothing. The brake lights stay on when I'm driving or sitting still.”
NHTSA complaint #11278593, filed 2019-11, 95,000 miles“The low beam highlight was not working when I purchased the car. The dealer where I purchased the car changed out the light bulb and with in two days the low beam was not working. This bulb has been replaced 3 times in the a 30 day period. I'm now being told by my local dealer that it is the connector that needs to be replaced. Estimated cost for repair is $100.”
NHTSA complaint #10701632, filed 2015-03, 93,174 miles“My break lights stay on when I am driving and they go off when I hit the breaks. They will come back on once my foot is on the peddle for a few seconds. I have four children under the age of 11 that ride with me on a daily basis. I have an appointment to get this fixed tomorrow but wanted to cover everything before hand, just in case.”
NHTSA complaint #10761344, filed 2015-09, 119,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Pontiac G6
420 complaintsElectrical system
225 complaintsBrakes
154 complaintsAir bags
101 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
83 complaintsVehicle speed control
67 complaintsFuel system
62 complaintsElectronic stability control
44 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
23 complaintsSuspension
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Pontiac G6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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