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recalls
The Pontiac G8 has 4 recalls covering 167,567 vehicles as reported; model year 2009 is covered by the most (4). Owners filed 1 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; air bags is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2009: 4
Units affected
168K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
1
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Pontiac G8, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags94
- Electrical system34
- Suspension30
- Power train17
- Steering15
- Electronic stability control (esc)8
- Engine8
- Complaints
- 216
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 2
- People injured
- 10
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Pontiac G8 by component
- Air bags1 · 38K units
- Electrical system1 · 47K units
- Seat belts1 · 47K units
- Tires1 · 35K units
Pontiac G8 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2015 | Chevrolet Caprice; Pontiac G8 (2008-2013): Seat beltsNo. 15V399000 | Crash risk | 47,042 |
| Sep 9, 2014 | Chevrolet Caprice; Pontiac G8 (2008-2013): Electrical systemNo. 14V540000 | Crash risk | 47,043 |
| Nov 4, 2011 | Pontiac G8 (2008-2009): Air bagsNo. 11V534000 | Crash risk | 38,444 |
| May 21, 2009 | Pontiac G8 (2008-2009): TiresNo. 09V172000 | Fire | 35,038 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2013 Pontiac G8 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2013 Pontiac G8. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Pontiac G8 have?
4 recalls cover the Pontiac G8, for 167,567 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Pontiac G8?
Air bags: named in 94 of the 216 safety complaints about the Pontiac G8, then electrical system (34). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.