G8
Pontiac G8: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Pontiac G82007–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GMX557 |
| Production | December 2007 – June 2009 |
| Model years | 2008–2009 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM Zeta platform |
| Engines | 3.6 L LY7 V6 6.0 L L76 V8 6.2 L LS3 V8 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed 5L40-E automatic 6-speed 6L80-E automatic 6-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,913 mm |
| Length | 4,981 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,790 kg |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Assembly | Australia: Adelaide (Holden Elizabeth Plant) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2008–2009 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2008–2009 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.6–6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 6 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 481 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,030 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2008–2010 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 94 | 2008, 2009 |
| Electrical system | 34 | 2008, 2009 |
| Suspension | 30 | 2008, 2009 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 17 | 2008, 2009 |
| Steering | 15 | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Brakes | 11 | 2008, 2009 |
| Engine and cooling | 9 | 2008, 2009 |
| Stability and traction control | 8 | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Tyres | 8 | 2008, 2009 |
| Seats | 7 | 2008, 2009 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2008–2010: 216 complaints, 8 with a crash and 2 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.