Model year
2009 Pontiac G8
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 144 complaints for the 2009 Pontiac G8 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (65), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (18), SUSPENSION (13). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$4,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
15V399000 · Jun 23, 2015
SEAT BELTS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to October 22, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel…
14V540000 · Sep 9, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to December 6, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the driver may…
11V534000 · Nov 4, 2011
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 PONTIAC G8 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2, 2007 THROUGH JANUARY 22, 2009. A 5TH PERCENTILE FEMALE ANTHROPOMORPHIC TEST DEVICE (ATD) IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER TEST EXCEEDED THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA (HIC)…
09V172000 · May 21, 2009
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
GM 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, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT" AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE…
Complaints
144 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 1, injury field 8, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G8 · 3.6L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| G8 · 6L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| G8 · 6.2L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| G8 · 6.2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2009 Pontiac G8 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.