How long does a Pontiac G8 GT last?
How long do Pontiac G8 GT last? As far as the mileage goes, properly maintained cars typically go around 200,000 to 250,000 miles.
When was the last Pontiac G8 GT made?
The G8, a rebadged Holden Commodore, was released in early 2008 for the 2008 model year in the United States, and in 2008 for the 2009 model year in Canada. Production stopped in mid-2009, following the GM decision to suspend the Pontiac brand.
How many Pontiac G8 GT were sold?
In all, there were just over 41,000 G8s sold in North America, of which just 2,864 were sold in Canada. The Pontiac G8 was not a new car designed for North America, but rather it arrived as a rebadged version of the Australian-built HoldenCommodore.
When did the Pontiac G8 Go Out of production?
Pontiac G8. While available, the G8 took the place in the Pontiac lineup of both the Pontiac Bonneville, which ceased production after the 2005 model year, and the Pontiac Grand Prix, which ceased production after the 2008 model year. The G8 was Pontiac’s first full-size car since the Bonneville and the GTO coupe last sold in 2006.
Is the Pontiac G8 a front wheel drive car?
Pontiac G8. Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Pontiac G8 is a rear-wheel drive sedan that was produced by Holden in Australia, and then exported to the United States, where it was sold by Pontiac.
Is there a 6 speed manual on the Pontiac G8?
A 6-speed manual was being considered as an option on the GT model, but Pontiac decided against offering it, stating that it would instead be offered as an option on the G8 GXP. One change in 2009 was the deletion of the center stack oil pressure and voltage gauges.
Is the Pontiac G8 GXP available in Canada?
Only a limited production of G8 GXP were available in Canada. 10 units were shipped to Canada, however, only 4 were sold to customers. The remaining 6 were disposed of through GM’s internal system. In 2014, General Motors released the Chevrolet SS, which was in essence the next generation of the G8 GXP.
Are there any problems with the Pontiac G8?
The defect can lead to the continual illumination of the cars brake lights, giving other drivers on the road little warning when the vehicle is coming to a stop. Due to the increased risk of crash, Pontiac dealers will begin fixing the problem June 5th.
Where is the R8 relay on a Pontiac G8?
There is an accesory relay labeled “r8” in the fuse block thats on the drivers side of the vehicle that controls power to the ignition lock cylinder solenoid. When the relay fails you wont be able to remove the key.
What kind of vibration does a G8 have?
It has constatant light to medium vibration most noticible at around 68 mph. Sometimes you can see the the steering wheel buzzing and you can feel the vibration strongly thru the shift nob. I took the car to my dealer at about 1400 miles, they road force balanced the tires and then put 2 new front tires on the car.
Why is the ignition key stuck in my G8?
If the transmission isn’t in park, or if the computer doesn’t think it’s in park, then the ignition cylinder won’t let go of the key. Here are a couple of threads about stuck keys, both were caused by the shifter in some way: