2009 Pontiac G8 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,829miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Pontiac G8, 3% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,829 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.
“First occurred n 11/23/2009. On the interstate it loses all power, engine shuts down, ignition stops, power steering stops, brakes fail - complete vehicle stoppage and full operating systems shut down without warning at 70 MPH, twice! Second occurrence was 1/26/2010.”
NHTSA complaint #10308246, filed 2010-02, 17,150 miles“Also occurred again on 1/26/2010/ on the interstate it loses all power, engine shuts down, ignition stops, power steering stops, brakes fail - complete vehicle stoppage and full operating systems shut down without warning at 70 MPH, twice!”
NHTSA complaint #10308244, filed 2010-02, 16,900 miles“2009 Pontiac G8. Auto veers to the right, need to keep pull ing down on left side of steering wheel to go straight. Gm rep claims G8 was made to pull to the right if driver fell asleep preventing head on collisions. Three dealers unable to correct problem. Gm rep states that the G8 was intentionally designed to veer to the right if driver fell asleep, which could cause car to go on sidewalk, etc. And injure people. Gm refuses to repurchase vehicle. They offered to give us 4 new tires and extended warranty 60,000 add. Miles, for a car that they claim has nothing wrong with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10283535, filed 2009-09, 722 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G8 gt. While driving various speeds, the contact felt a very rough vibration in the vehicle. The GM manufacturer stated that they were aware of the failure; however, there was nothing they could do to assist at that time. The dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and it was normal for a 6.0 liter engine. The contact was concerned with driving the vehicle in the snow due to the vibrations. The failure mileage was 11 and current mileage was 11,500. Updated 01-26-09 the vehicle also had a rough idle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253606, filed 2009-01, 11 milesRelated service bulletins
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Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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