2009 Pontiac G8 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,406miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2009 Pontiac G8, 4% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,406 miles. 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.
“Michelin pilot sport a/s plus are chunking rubber separation. I purchased my michelin pilot a/s plus from discount tires in december 2011(34,030 mi). Michelin states a 45k mi warranty on these tires. I've rotated them every 5-6k mi. Right now I've driven on them 22k miles. I went to discount tire (1/27/2014) and they said the front tires are chunking . You can see tire separation from the layers of rubber. The asst mgr advised me he has seen this with the michelin's pilot a/s plus and they would prorate me for some new tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561591, filed 2014-01, 56,210 miles“2009 Pontiac G8/gt. Tire pressure sticker on the door is different from pressures listed in manual which is the reverse of the visual dashboard display. There are considerable differences which could well impact the safety of high performance driving. I have photos available electronically.”
NHTSA complaint #10297369, filed 2009-12, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G8. The contact stated that the brake lights erroneously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the brake light switch needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 09v172000 (service brakes, air, tires). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000. Updated 04/29/14”
NHTSA complaint #10563907, filed 2014-02, 68,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V172000May 21, 2009Gm is recalling 35,038 my 2008-2009 pontiac g8 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps…Covers: Pontiac G8 2008–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10205738Nov 8, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10174300Mar 4, 2020This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Nitrogen Gas in Tires.
- 10173414Feb 26, 2020This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under…
- 10169356Nov 12, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss…
Tires: 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsSteering
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology