Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Pontiac G6 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Have never been through anything like this, I truely feel both GM manufacturers and customers service associates have a complete disregard for the life and safety of their customers. I have had my G6 Pontiac for a few years and the last 2 weeks finding out all the money I spent on the car is nothing because the manufacter refuses to fix the torque sensor assembly that they advertise as free within the recall after my local GMC mechanic at donovan auto has tried multiple times to fix the electronic power steering assist under the recall but now says I need $400 for the torque sensor thats the part messing up the electronic power steering in the first place. …
In September of 2014 my vehicle (2008 Pontiac G6) was involved in a server accident when I was on the I-75 interstate merging onto the I-20 ramp when I lost control of my vehicle upon braking and jerking of the steering wheel resulting in loss of all control of my vehicle at this point. I hit the guardrail and one other vehicle was involved as well. The city of atlanta is where the incident occurred.
Tail light recall repair completed in 2013 - car has been back to dealer numerous times for same issue. Tail lights come on when driving an go out when you hit the brake pedal. I was almost rear ended by a semi last night as the brake lamps were not operating correctly. Dealer closed out the case as repaired - GM recall line will do nothing and want me to pay $120 an hour to have the car put onto diagnostic machine - I refuse to pay out of pocket for anymore expenses - I've paid over $500 already before recall was extended to 2008 models. I work at a GM powertrain plant, this type of repair is unacceptable to my standards of what management tells us quality is to GM. Please investigate further their fix was a jump harness and re-greasing of the BCM - that is not the fix the real issue is the BCM's are bad and need to be replaced my GM reference id for this issue is 8-2214129861. …
Takara recall I was on my way to a store driving and my car started shaking and so I got of the interstate and it starting acting like it was losing power so I pulled over shut it of for a hr and turned it back on tried to go in reverse nothing happened tried to go in drive nothing happened it didnt yo anywhere so I put 2 quarts of transmission fluid in it then it would go in drive but no reverse. I brought it to a garage and a ton of codes came up they cleared it and told me not to worrie about it but it smelt weird and I new something was wrong.I believe it has something to do with the transmission cables and a throttle sensor because it was acting like it wanted to go fast n the throttle would accelerate when I didnt push more on the paddle kinda like it was stuck in cruise control but even when I press the brakes it still rev.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control) prior to her owning the vehicle. The contact stated that the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated even when the brake pedal was not depressed. The vehicle was taken to superior Chevrolet conway (1275 exchange ave, conway, ar 72032, [phone]) where they replaced the brake lamp switch and front wheel drive axle shaft seal, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving at any speed, the brake lights remained illuminated regardless if the brake pedal was depressed or not. In addition, the traction light illuminated. The failures occurred continuously. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 08/30/16 the consumer stated the brake either illuminate all the time, or they do not illuminate at all. The electrical system would go haywire. The seat belt alarm sounded even when it was un-buckled, the traction control light illuminated and so did other random lights. Updated 10/26/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving various speeds, the brake lamps illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lamps failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that it needed to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electrical stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The brake sensor goes out causing the brake lights to not work. A recall says that the BCM causes fluctuations to the brake sensor ,in turn causes the lights not to work. When I had the recal done for the BCM, the brake sensor also needed work. The result is 200 bucks worth of work done that wasn't recall covered. The recal even states that the brake sensor is affected because of the BCM problem. I believe that the brake sensor needs to be covered in this issue. Also include the traction control shutting off, that was another 200 spent for that. Take a good guess what was the result of that issue. Spoiler alert it was the BCM!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that either the fuel tank was fractured or there was a fuel pump leak. The contact also stated that the check engine light and traction control warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking lot, there was an abnormal sound coming from the steering. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14e044000 (electronic stability control) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not contacted. The mileage was approximately 157,000.
Traction Control complaints in other G6 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are traction control problems on the 2008 Pontiac G6?
NHTSA has 48 complaints about the stability & traction control of the 2008 Pontiac G6, 4% of the model year's 1,080 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2008 Pontiac G6 traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control recall for the 2008 Pontiac G6, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2008 Pontiac G6 traction control problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 92,000 miles, and 9% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries to stability & traction control problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.