2009 Pontiac G8 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Pontiac G8, 2% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,900 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.
“Hello, I am writing to you today to inform you of a common and known issue with all GM ls engines that come with active fuel management (afm) or displacement on demand (dod). The lifters in the engine begin to fail somewhere after 40,000 miles - with this particular issue occurring in my own vehicle at just over 61,000 miles. If you were to google ls dead lifter , ls lifter failure or GM piston slap , the issues arises. I have contacted the Pontiac division at GM to complain about this, but they said that there is nothing they can do since the engine is no longer covered under their warranty . …”
NHTSA complaint #10971938, filed 2017-04, 61,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10205052Aug 20, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid information/procedures to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for…
- 10199244May 24, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking…
- 10199238May 3, 2021This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10187751Jan 14, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2009 Pontiac G8
69 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSeat belts
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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