Pontiac G8 steering problems
21 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
216 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
51,432 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 to 2010 model years. Data snapshot: . 186 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
21 of 216 complaints match this topic (9.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10286788 · 2009-10-08 (October 8, 2009)
BALL JOINT FAILURE, BOTH SIDES, FRONT SUSPENSION. LOUD CLUNKING OVER IRREGULAR SURFACES AND BUMPS, VIBRATION IN FRONT END, SHAKING/STRONG VIBRATION DURING BRAKING. INSPECTED BY DEALER, ALL BALL JOINTS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FAILING. GM WARRANTY PERSONNEL DIRECTED ME TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THEY REFUSE TO COVER A LOANER OR RENTAL AND DECLARED THAT IT IS "A NON-SAFETY ISSUE". SINCE WHEN ARE PRIMARY ATTACHMENT POINTS FOR THE STEERING APPARATUS, SPINDLE, BRAKES, AND WHEELS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN? THESE PEOPLE SHOULD BE CRIMINALLY INDIC…
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10286788 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10289992 · 2009-10-27 (October 27, 2009)
I HAVE A 2008 PONTIAC G8 GT. THE ISSUE IS THE FRONT SUSPENSION. AROUND 43,000 MILES THE CAR STARTED GETTING VERY BAD SOUNDS AND VIBRATIONS COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE UNDER CERTAIN SPEEDS AND CONDITIONS THE CAR WILL GO INTO A VIOLENT SHAKE. WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT I'M FINE BUT IF I HEAD INTO ANY KIND OF A CURVE IN THE ROAD THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING BADLY AND THE WHOLE CAR SHUTTERS. I'M OUT OF FACTORY WARRANTY SO THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING FOR ME. I DID HAVE THE DEALERSHIP LOOK AT IT AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THA…
Owner-reported narrative. 43,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10289992 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10430789 · 2011-10-19 (October 19, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G8. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE HEARD A CLANKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHENEVER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TOWARD THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10430789 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10548818 · 2013-10-21 (October 21, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS A SHORTAGE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 115,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10548818 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10681336 · 2015-02-04 (February 4, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G8. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AROUND A CURVE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CUT AROUND THE LEFT EYE WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 103,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10681336 at NHTSA ↗