2009 Pontiac G8 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,325miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Pontiac G8, 4% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,325 miles.
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.
“While driving vehicle electronic stability control went to off without my pressing control button. I was unable to cause the electronic stability control to switch back to the on position even after pressing the button on the control panel. After arriving home and parking vehicle for about one hour I drove the vehicle again and the electronic stability control functioned in the proper manner. I drove the vehicle the next morning and the electronic stability control again functioned properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10662634, filed 2014-12, 51,650 miles“While driving vehicle electronic stability control went to off without my pressing control button. I was unable to cause the electronic stability control to switch back to the on position even after pressing the button on the control panel. After arriving home and parking vehicle for about one hour I drove the vehicle again and the electronic stability control functioned in the proper manner. I drove the vehicle the next morning and the electronic stability control again functioned properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10662638, filed 2014-12, 51,650 miles“Vehicle will suddenly throw ABS/traction control/brake system/airbags failure notices; vehicle then goes into limp mode and the transmission locks into first gear. Has occurred 3 times, dealership unable to diagnose or repair. They have cleared all mil/DTC codes and re-flashed ECM 3 times. The problem has occurred once on the interstate in heavy traffic at 70mph and twice on city streets in rush hour traffic, with significant chance for accident/crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10414804, filed 2011-07, 40,000 miles“Vehicle will suddenly throw ABS/traction control/brake system/airbags failure notices; vehicle then goes into limp mode and the transmission locks into first gear. Has occurred 3 times, dealership unable to diagnose or repair. They have cleared all mil/DTC codes and re-flashed ECM 3 times. The problem has occurred once on the interstate in heavy traffic at 70mph and twice on city streets in rush hour traffic, with significant chance for accident/crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10414792, filed 2011-07, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G8. While driving 65 MPH, the contact noticed that the brake light remained illuminated. The stability control warning light also illuminated. The failures occurred frequently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v172000 (service brakes, air, tires). The failure mileage was 75,000.”
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Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Pontiac G8
69 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Pontiac G8
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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