2009 Pontiac G6 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 77about this part
- Share
- 11%of 713 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 77 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Pontiac G6, 11% of the 713 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Got pulled over for brake lights not acting when engaged, and viceversa. Officer noticed I was driving fine, but my lights were not. Issues with steering, jerky motions at low speed can't disengage parking or parking brake without braking engaged shift stick when changing to drive constant steering and tire sensor service sensor”
NHTSA complaint #11375188, filed 2020-11, 171,000 miles“My 2009 Pontiac G6 2.4l displayed power steering. It became manual steering. I turned the car off & restarted it. The power steering worked again. I was in a parking lot. I checked my cars invoices & the VIN # check which said I had the work done. I also was driving in my driveway & the wheel would start to turn then lock up & snap back hurting my wrist. I was able to park it.”
NHTSA complaint #11300316, filed 2020-01, 155,500 miles“When I drive down the road it appears that I am pressing on the brakes when I really am not. Then when I press on the brakes, the lights do not go off. It's very dangerous. Also my cruise control goes on and off whenever it wants. I have looked up this problem online, and it happens to other owners of the Pontiac G6 and there has not been a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10588469, filed 2014-05, 45,000 miles“The door locks keep locking and unlocking on their own and now the back passanger door lock stopped working. My brake lights stay on when I'm driving and the bad light keeps coming on but my garage can't figure out why, they said there's no reason for it.”
NHTSA complaint #11100806, filed 2018-06, 80,000 miles“I have 2009 Pontiac G6 where my cruise was kicking off come to find out that my brake light come on without me touching the brake petal. The brake light just stay on until I push the petal and release it then there off for few seconds and pop back on.”
NHTSA complaint #11013380, filed 2017-08, 129,747 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Pontiac G6
296 complaintsExterior lighting
190 complaintsElectrical system
178 complaintsFuel system
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
46 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Pontiac G6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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