Pontiac G6 Window & Wiper Problems

Window & Wiper complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Sun/moon roof assembly
  16
• Power window devices and controls
  8
• Windshield
  2
• Rearview mirrors/devices
  1
• Glass, side/rear
  1

Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  2334%
• 25k–50k
  812%
• 50k–75k
  1015%
• 75k–100k
  1319%
• 100k–150k
  710%
• 150k+
  69%

What owners report

Air bag light says service air bag headlight gets so hot it melts working wiper clip breaks off motor failing to activate wiper blades steering wheel wobbles and power steering fails in city and on highway

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the wiper transmission and module would need to be replaced. Two years prior to the failure, the wiper transmission and module had been replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000. Updated 10/23/13

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact observed that the passenger side window rolled down without being prompted or a warning. The failure recurred continuously as the contact drove. The contact stated that the window unlocked, the alarm system disengaged, and the battery drained. The vehicle needed to be jumpstarted. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the body control module and the door window actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. While driving approximately 70 MPH in light rainy weather conditions, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper transmission fractured. The vehicle was repaired. Prior to the vehicle being repaired, the windshield wiper blades were replaced because an unusual noise was heard whenever the wipers were activated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 07/28/16

Tl* the contact called on behalf of kelli magdaleno who owns a 2018 Toyota highlander. While the contact's wife was driving 70 MPH, the sun roof exploded without warning. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to claremont Toyota (601 auto center dr, claremont, ca 91711, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to an object from the road. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that an object was the cause of the failure. The manufacturer provided case number: 1909301726. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 60,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving 60 MPH, the exterior and interiorior lighting failed to illuminate. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and the driver side headlight illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but not repaired. In addition, while driving 60 MPH, the windshield wiper motor failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available.

Takata recall. I purchased the car the beginning of this year in January. When I test drove the car it was already making a loud humming noise that worsen. Once purchased and droved off lot I noticed that the cig lighter/battery charger didn't work even when I changed the fuse. The door locked on the passenger side got stuck, the brakes went out while driving, the windshield wipers stop working while driving in pouring rain and now out of nowhere the tire on the front passenger side is on a flat.

I was entering the highway on the on ramp, just at the end of the ramp and merging on I heard what sounded like a gun shot go off and then had shattered glass flying into my face. I was just about at highway speeds. I was able to safely get to the shoulder and stop. I inspected what had happened and found that my sunroof spontaneously exploded on me. Glass was everywhere, including all over me. When I entered the highway there were no cars in front or behind me, or on the highway when I was merging, therefore, no rocks could have hit it. The sunroof was closed at the time. A county sheriff pulled up behind me shortly on the shoulder. He stated he had never seen anything like this. I brushed the glass off of me the best I could and proceeded to drive slowly on the highway with my 4 ways on to the closest dealership, trying not to get a glass shard in my eye. …