Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PONTIAC
Model Of Vehicle
G6
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
09V036000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20050101
End Of Manufacture
20050131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8012
Date Owners Notified
20090217
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20090130
Make Campaign Number
80317