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Pontiac G8 2009 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2009 Pontiac G8: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

143Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
9Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags69 complaints

69 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V534000.

Suspension22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V540000.

Brakes10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V172000.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V399000.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

09V172000Reported May 21, 2009 - 35,038 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 35,038 vehicles across all affected models.

11V534000Reported November 4, 2011 - 38,444 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 38,444 vehicles across all affected models.

14V540000Reported September 9, 2014 - 47,043 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 47,043 vehicles across all affected models.

15V399000Reported June 23, 2015 - 47,042 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 47,042 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20083
200918
20107
20116
20125
201311
201424
201521
201616
201710
20185
20194
20207
20214
20221
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.