2006 PONTIAC G6 RECALL - #09V036000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS
GM IS RECALLING 8,012 MY 2005-2006 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY BECAUSE OF CORROSION IN A WIRING CONNECTOR. CORROSION IN THE CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE LAMPS TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS NOT BEEN DEPRESSED, OR THE LAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT ENGAGE, AND GREATER BRAKE PEDAL FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2006 PONTIAC G6 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2005 - 1/31/2005 |
| Recalled on |
1/30/2009 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/17/2009 |
| # Affected |
8,012 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
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| Description |
GM IS RECALLING 8,012 MY 2005-2006 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY BECAUSE OF CORROSION IN A WIRING CONNECTOR. CORROSION IN THE CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE LAMPS TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS NOT BEEN DEPRESSED, OR THE LAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT ENGAGE, AND GREATER BRAKE PEDAL FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. |
| Consequences |
BRAKE LAMPS THAT ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY MAY NOT WARN A DRIVER IN A FOLLOWING VEHICLE OF THE BRAKING STATUS AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL APPLY A DIELECTRIC LUBRICANT TO THE CONNECTOR TO PREVENT CORROSION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1- 800-620-7668 OR OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM. |
| Notes |
GM RECALL NO. 80317.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2006 PONTIAC G6 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2006 PONTIAC G6 Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2006 PONTIAC G6 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2006 PONTIAC G6 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, FLOOR SHIFT
2006 PONTIAC G6 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2006 PONTIAC G6 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2006 PONTIAC G6 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2006 PONTIAC G6 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
2006 PONTIAC G6 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2006 PONTIAC G6 Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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Comments
9/11/2010 - Josh
My wife also drives a 2007 G6 and has this exact problem. when we called a dealer they played stupid and said they have never heard of the brake problem or recall.... rediculous
6/15/2010 - Jackie
I drive a 2007 Pontiac G6 and have the same problem with brake lights on when I'm driving and turn off when I brake. No recall has been made yet.