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2008 Pontiac G6 Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1401162
Internal NHTSA #	11015992
Manufacurer	General Motors LLC
Brand	PONTIAC
Model	G6
Model Year	2008
File date	09/08/17
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	1st issue with lighting: repeated issues with electrical connection to front head lights. Light bulbs tested and were ok. Mechanics would reconnect loose wiring to the headlights. More than 6 repairs by mechanics failed to solve problem in 9 years of ownership. 2nd issue with possible electrical - unknown cause: after owning car for 9 years, front of car "exploded" resulting in fire in front right quadrant of car and ultimately burning entire engine, front of car, front windows, front tires. Fireman stated cause of fire could have been short in electrical wiring too close to oil tank. Root cause of explosion unknown. No human injuries. Car was in motion less than 5 mph pulling into owner's driveway when explosion occurred. No engine alert lights went off ahead of explosion. No warning system alerted to any problems with engine, sensors, heat, oil levels, etc.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	127000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GARLAND, TX
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	13/10/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	3
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2008 Pontiac G6 Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Pontiac G6 Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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