Issue ID | 1282738 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10864481 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | PONTIAC |
Model | G6 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 11/05/16 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On 05/11/16 at approximately 5:49 pm, this 2008 pontiac g6, while traveling in a forward direction on a public road and in dry surface conditions, moderate temperatures, was brought to a rapid stop due to changing traffic conditions. The driver was restrained via the seat belt. Four seconds later, this 2008 pontiac g6 was struck in the rear by a 2005 pontiac vehicle traveling at moderate speed and possible driver inattention. Significant rear, frontal, underside and side areas of both vehicles were damaged. Both vehicles were not drivable and were towed from the accident scene to a secure lot. The 2008 pontiac g6 airbags did not inflate upon impact or thereafter. The 2005 pontiac airbags(2) did inflate and also suffered a passenger side broken front windshield. The occupants and one canine in one and or both vehicles did suffer unknown injuries. The 2008 pontiac g6 had beed serviced up to and including within one year by a gm dealership for various recalls and over the history of the vehicle. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SINKING SPRING, PA |
VIN pattern | 1G2ZF57B584XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 2 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 12/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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