2009 Pontiac G8 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2009 Pontiac G8, 3% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“When car started seat belt warning light for driver illuminates but no concurrent audible chime. Once seat belt is engaged driver warning light goes out.”
NHTSA complaint #10491462, filed 2013-01, 67,000 miles“Driving up a road and the seat belt stuck and started to pull in tighter and tighter where it left marks across daughters body. Called onstar, turned car off, called 911 and seatbelts wouldn't release to undo so we cut the seat belt to get her out. It happened once, and two days later the front tightened on me and never touched brake to make it do that. Working with Pontiac to replace belts in car 2 months later. Taking forever to do.”
NHTSA complaint #10360706, filed 2010-10“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G8. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, she crashed into a ditch resulting in the seat belt separating from the buckle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tensioner assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to her knee, legs, and eye however medical attention was not required. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10806783, filed 2015-11, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V399000Jun 23, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to October 22, 2013, and 2008-2009…Covers: Pontiac G8 2008–2009, Chevrolet Caprice 2011–2013
Related service bulletins
- 11006849Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on regular inspection of the Seat Belt Lap Anchor.
- 10239755Jul 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 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 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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