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2009 Pontiac G6 Seats Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
2%of 713 total for the year
Median mileage
58,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seats of the 2009 Pontiac G6, 2% of the 713 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,500 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Yesterday, in the above-mentioned vehicle, I was making a left turn at about 25 miles per hour when the driver's seat and my body shifted abruptly and radically. I almost lost complete control of my car, but, fortunately, I avoided having an accident by braking to a quick stop. I immediately took the car to the car dealership where I had purchased it, sherwood delray beach, and had the service department examine the car for the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10482748, filed 2012-10, 32,500 miles

“I have a 2009 Pontiac G6 gxp 4 door sedan. My wife and I bought the car on march of this year 2017. When we purchased the car used. The car drove smooth even though it had 127,000 miles. The only thing we didn't check was the driver front seat. When I tried adjusting my seat upward the seat begins to lean side ways towards the middle console to the point its rubbing on it. I took it to the GM dealer they look at it and told me that the main metal bar frame is broken. That I needed a new replacement seat. They quoted me $1000. I contacted Pontiac and they refuse to address it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11006468, filed 2017-07, 127,000 miles

“1.when driving with the cruise control on it will turn off for no reason. 2. When the car is on the driver's seat gets really warm and the seat is not on. 3. The traction controller coming on while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11240638, filed 2019-07, 138,000 miles

“The passenger seat airbag sensor does not sense an occupant and does not deactivate if the sensor is made. The car leaks water during rain storms profusely from drain lines connected to the body work under the headliner. The lines become disconnected at the joints due to poor design. Water leaks onto the seatbelts and curtain airbags. The floor behind the passenger seat becomes wet as well. In the past there was a recall for aftermarket seat upgrades in this car that were authorized by the manufacturer that cause this fault in the airbag sensor. …”

NHTSA complaint #11092089, filed 2018-05, 64,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. After starting the vehicle and turning on the heated leather seats after 5 minutes, a burning odor was present. The front driver seat was extremely hot to the touch and became discolored. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10821192, filed 2016-01, 78,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201021%
2009122%
2008182%
200791%
2006111%
200520%

Other parts of the 2009 Pontiac G6

Steering
296 complaints
Exterior lighting
190 complaints
Electrical system
178 complaints
Brakes
77 complaints
Fuel system
46 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
46 complaints
Air bags
40 complaints
Vehicle speed control
35 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Electronic stability control
18 complaints
Wheels
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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