2008 Pontiac G8 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Pontiac G8, 11% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Was driving on both highway & neighborhood streets and the air bag fault light & warning tone came on. After many diagnosis drive tests, I learned that every time making a complete left u-turn the airbag fault indicator would disappear. However once completing the full left u-turn, and driving straight center wheel position, the airbag fault indicator light and warning tones would reoccur. When contacting my onstar monitoring service, they were able to do an over the air diagnostic fault code test. …”
NHTSA complaint #11328416, filed 2020-06, 103,302 miles“My automatic locks on my 2008 Pontiac g6 quit working on the back doors. My hazard light button will go on but will not shut off when you shut it off. And most importantly, my power steering light on my radio comes on. It has flashed off once and then the other day, it came on and stayed on until I shut my car off. I hear a squeal also that is getting worse. And the other day I went to go up a hill coming out of town and it made a weird noise; I left off the gas and it quit. It only has 54,500 miles or so on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10849840, filed 2016-03, 54,500 miles“I first noticed this last year when I went to ny for thanksgiving. Everytime I turned to the left my car would shimmy and shake, I was told I was missing a weight on my rim so I didn't think anything of it. As the year went on it would only happen every so often and at times would do it at all. It started to act up again but wouldn't stop and even stepping on my brakes would cause it. I brought it to a local shop and they advised that my ball joints were shot and to bring it to a dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10428290, filed 2011-10, 86,000 miles“Vehicle was making a crunch like noise while driving over the least little bump. I was on my way to a doc appointment 45 minutes from home and immediately called the dealer where I purchased the vehicle. I dropped the vehicle off the same evening for service the next day. The service department called to tell me I had bad ball joints and they did not have them in stock so I would have to wait another day for the repairs. I asked if I could pick the car up until they got the parts and they told me it was dangerous to drive it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10408590, filed 2011-06, 42,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac g6. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle jerked from left to right. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that there was a shortage in the steering wheel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10548818, filed 2013-10, 115,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
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- 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.
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 8 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 Pontiac G8
25 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Pontiac G8
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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