2008 Pontiac G8
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Pontiac G8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 41 on record.
2008 Pontiac G8 at a glance
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2008 Pontiac G8 recalls 4
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 accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and cut and fit a revised key blade and housing assembly, in which the blade has been indexed by 90 degrees, to the original RKE transmitter assembly. GM issued an interim notificati…
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 cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on w…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt tensioner assembly which includes the steel cable, free of charge. These replacement parts reposition the tensioner cable out of the path of entry into the vehicle and uses a more flexible cable, set at a more upright angle. The recall …
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 STANDARD. WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITIONED FULL FORWARD, THE SEAT POSITION SENSOR WILL CAUSE A 30 MILLISECONDS DEPL…
Fix: GM DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
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 MONITORING SYSTEMS". THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY PROGRAMMED. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE BRAKE LAMPS MAY BE CONTINUALL…
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE BRAKE POSITION SENSOR AND THE REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK RECEIVER WITH THE CORRECT VALUES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GM PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2008 Pontiac G8 common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2008 Pontiac G8 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2008 Pontiac G8 worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2008 Pontiac G8 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2008 Pontiac G8 trims & engines on record
2008 Pontiac G8 vehicles on record
2008 Pontiac G8 GT6G2EC57Y08L126494
2008 Pontiac G8 Base6G2ER57738L143151
2008 Pontiac G8 GT6G2EC57Y88L126498
2008 Pontiac G8 GT6G2EC57YX8L133906
2008 Pontiac G8 Base6G2ER57798L145308
2008 Pontiac G8 Base6G2ER57718L126655
2008 Pontiac G8 GT6G2EC57Y68L139671
2008 Pontiac G8 Base6G2ER57738L144851
2008 Pontiac G8 Base6G2ER57718L132195
2008 Pontiac G8 Base6G2ER57718L128664
2008 Pontiac G8 GT6G2EC57Y28L131325
2008 Pontiac G8 GT6G2EC57Y88L988622
2008 Pontiac G8 Base6G2ER57788L137748
2008 Pontiac G8 GT6G2EC57YX8L152357
2008 Pontiac G8 Base6G2ER57758L126402
2008 Pontiac G8 Base6G2ER57708L136027
2008 Pontiac G8 GT6G2EC57Y18L127699
2008 Pontiac G8 Base6G2ER57768L123332
2008 Pontiac G8 Base6G2ER57738L128195
2008 Pontiac G8 GT6G2EC57Y58L151066
2008 Pontiac G8 Base6G2ER57798L122658
2008 Pontiac G8 GT6G2EC57Y88L139588
2008 Pontiac G8 GT6G2EC57Y88L126744
2008 Pontiac G8 Base6G2ER57728L152228
Other Pontiac G8 model years
2008 Pontiac G8 — frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Pontiac G8 have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Pontiac G8. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Pontiac G8?
Based on 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, electrical system, service brakes.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Pontiac G8 get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 Pontiac G8 at about 19 mpg combined (16 city / 25 highway).
How much is a 2008 Pontiac G8 worth?
Comparable 2008 Pontiac G8 listings run roughly $6,700–$13,900, typically around $10,475 (from 41 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.