Safety Recalls of Pontiac G8 Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Pontiac G8. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Pontiac G8.

NHTSA Recall #: 15V399000; Jun. 23, 2015

If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice, 2012 Chevrolet Caprice, 2013 Chevrolet Caprice, 2008 Pontiac G8, 2009 Pontiac G8
Component: SEAT BELTS
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V540000; Sep. 9, 2014

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice, 2012 Chevrolet Caprice, 2013 Chevrolet Caprice, 2008 Pontiac G8, 2009 Pontiac G8
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V534000; Nov. 4, 2011

In the event of a crash, this delay may result in increased head injury to certain front seat occupants.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Pontiac G8, 2009 Pontiac G8
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Recall Summary: 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) requirements of the ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Pontiac G8 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jun. 23, 2015   Seat Belt 47,042
Sep. 9, 2014   Electrical System:ignition 47,043
Nov. 4, 2011   Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module 38,444
May. 21, 2009   Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module 35,038


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Pontiac G8 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2009 Pontiac G8 4
2008 Pontiac G8 4