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#493 of 854 Pontiac G6 HTC rattle solution by jgopolka

Feb 09, 2008 (12:16 pm)

Here is your solution if you top rattles over bumpy roads
TSB#06-08-59-003B
Part#'s 25898407 and 15815546 they need to order 2 of each.
These are two new rubber sleeves that install on the two pins located on the rear top half. They mate with two reciever block that will need to be adjusted to the rearward most position.
 
We love our G6. The top rattle has been the only major problem we have had. see below for symptoms and solutions for this TSB.
 
Also if you hear a creak it may be coming from the two rubber seals in the doo jam rubbing. apply some Dielectric grease and it stops.
 
Service bulletin "Rattle/Creak Noise Retractable Hard Top (Convertible) (Adjust Roof) #06-08-59-003B - (07/30/2007). Models 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 Built Prior to June 1, 2007. The conditions identified in the document were
Rattle/ticking type noises over bumps in colder weather from mid-roof area; Rattle/ticking type noise over bumps from the front top of the windshield header area;
Creak/pop type noise over bumps from rear quarter panel area;
Seal itch type noise;
Snap/ticking type noise over bumps from rear quarter glass area;
Snap/knocking type noise over bumps from rear shelf/tonneau panel/flipper door area;
Creak/pop/thump type noise over bumps in rear wheel well area;
Creak/pop/thump type noises over bumps in rear trunk area.
 
I would print this off and bring it with you - I find my vert's clunking roof sound is worse when really cold out. Planning on bringing it in next cold snap - when warmer the noise is greatly reduced.

#494 of 854 stablitrac on G6 by gmerilli

Feb 13, 2008 (12:06 pm)

My G6 HTC has the stabilitrac ooption. Whenever the temperature is 20 degrees or below, the "stabilitrac not ready" light comes on when I start the car and stays on for about 5 minutes. Has anyone else seen this problem?

#495 of 854 Re: stablitrac on G6 [gmerilli] by shouldbeworkin

Feb 14, 2008 (5:50 pm)

Replying to: gmerilli (Feb 13, 2008 12:06 pm)
I have the exact same problem. Mine isn't quite as predictable as 'every' time it's under 20 deg out, but I've probably had it act-up about 4 or 5 times this winter on cold days. (I live in Saginaw, MI, so we've been under 20 deg almost every morning for quite some time.) Let me know if you happen to find a fix.
 
I'll be taking my car in for a laundry list of issues in early March, I'll also ask them to look at it then. My plans for repairs in March:
- broken plastic latches on back of driver seat & side airbag
- mis-fit of plastic panelling on wall leading up to passenger seat-belt
- no-power from the lighter (looks like a piece might have been missed in assembly)
- dent in back rear corner panel (got hit by some a-hole in the parking lot who never left a note )
- get a replacement key FOB (original had a bad solder on the battery casing & stopped working
- maybe try to get them to work on noise from the top if it's acting up at the time

#496 of 854 New G6 by howardpm

Feb 14, 2008 (8:20 pm)

Purchased a 2008 G6 Convertible last Sat. Sports, Premium, and Chrome Package with the White Diamond Tricoat.
 
First of all this car looks amazing in the sun especially with that paint job, I can't wait till March or April when I'm able to drop the top.
 
I previously had a Mini Cooper Convertible, and this car is actually more fun to drive so far, more responsive and faster.
 
I'm sorta mad they didn't put an auto dimming mirror or Xenon lights on this car, that pretty much would have made my day. Also wish the gas mileage was a little better 15/22 sorta sucks but I work a mile from my place so its not to bad.
 
I do have a few concerns/issues if anyone has the answer.
 
1. Does the 6 Disc CD changer not play Mp3 CDs? Even my old sunfire did this.
2. Is there a way to stop the AC from coming on everytime I turn on my car when its set to Auto?
3. There a few scuff/scratch marks in the interior plastic, any way to do anything about that?
4. Looking in the rearview mirror through the back window has a glossy/blurry look.

#497 of 854 Re: New G6 [howardpm] by shouldbeworkin

Feb 15, 2008 (2:03 pm)

Replying to: howardpm (Feb 14, 2008 8:20 pm)
Congrats on the new car! To your points:
 
wish the gas mileage was a little better 15/22
- I've cleared 10K miles on my car and have found my mileage improved to about 18/24. Fortunately I'm not far from work either, it took me over a year to hit 10K miles.
  
1. Does the 6 Disc CD changer not play Mp3 CDs? Even my old sunfire did this.
- It won't play MP3s unless you burn them as regular audio tracks. This issue inspired me to get the XM subscription.
 
2. Is there a way to stop the AC from coming on everytime I turn on my car when its set to Auto?
- If the interior humidity is high, AC automatically turns on to keep your windows from fogging... it's a good thing that it turns on if you want to see out the windows, so I'm not sure why you'd want to deactivate it.
 
3. There a few scuff/scratch marks in the interior plastic, any way to do anything about that?
 
 
4. Looking in the rearview mirror through the back window has a glossy/blurry look.
- Mine looks fine...

#498 of 854 Re: NOT SATISFIED WITH G6/POACHMAN [hl12] by sidebride

Feb 16, 2008 (6:45 pm)

Replying to: hl12 (Feb 04, 2008 10:58 pm)
I DO HAVE THE 3.9 ENGINE. I GET AROUND 24 25 MILES TO GALLON. IN SHOP NOW WITH THE BULLETIN'S POSTED HERE FOR RATTLES IN CONVERTIBLE TOP AND PAINT. I HAVE THE BLACK AND IT SEEMS THAT GM REGIONAL REP HAS FOUND THAT SOMETHING HAS HAPPENED TO THE CAR BEFORE I TOOK OWNERSHIP. CUSTOMER CARE IS VERY HELPFUL AND IS INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM. HOPE DEALERSHIP DID NOT DAMAGE CAR BEFORE I TOOK OWNERSHIP I BOUGHT IT AS A NEW CAR NOT USED.

#499 of 854 Re: New G6 [shouldbeworkin] by howardpm

Feb 17, 2008 (8:50 am)

Replying to: shouldbeworkin (Feb 15, 2008 2:03 pm)
1) I don't mind the CD player can't play Mp3 files, especially since I can just plug in my Ipod, I was just wondering, you'd think that would be standard today on an upgraded sound system. By the way love XM ever since I got my first sunfire with it I'd been hooked ever since.
 
2) Only reason I don't need the AC on is because when its 30 degrees outside and the AC goes on, it actually makes the heat blowing out of the vents colder, and besides you get worse gas mileage with it turned on.
 
3) The interior plastic is very cheap seems to scuff or scratch easily, was just looking for a way to touch it up if that happens.
 
4) Looking out the back window is fine, it just seems to be when I look out the rear view mirror through the back window, almost like a glossy blurr.

#500 of 854 Re: New G6 [howardpm] by hal56

Feb 17, 2008 (7:52 pm)

Replying to: howardpm (Feb 17, 2008 8:50 am)
where do you plug in the ipod?

#501 of 854 Re: NOT SATISFIED WITH G6/POACHMAN [sidebride] by hl12

Feb 18, 2008 (2:02 am)

Replying to: sidebride (Feb 16, 2008 6:45 pm)
Interestingly, I have a similar issue now. When I took my car in to a local Pontiac dealership for the rattles (not the same one I purchased the car from) the service manager told me that he believes something happened to my car too. As a matter of fact, he insists that parts of my car has been repainted (he measured with a paint thickening device which showed very wide variations and also showed me up close that parts of the car were a shade darker). I was quite surprised knowing that I purchased this car brand new. Interestingly, this car was delivered to the dealership way back in Oct 2006, 14 months before I purchased it. Interestingly, it showed only 19 miles on the odometer. Anyway, I am now working with an attorney who is very confident that he can at the least get GM to buy the car back. Oh, by the way, the rattles are slowly coming back again after 2 times in the shop.
 
If GM does buy back the car, I will be thrilled to get rid of it. As I've said before, aside from the great looks of the car and having the HTC, there is really nothing else this car offers except sheer mediocrity. Maybe if I had the 3.9 instead of the 3.5 I would be a bit happier with it. The 3.5 performs like a bunch of mules are pulling the car.

#502 of 854 Re: NOT SATISFIED WITH G6/POACHMAN [hl12] by shouldbeworkin

Feb 27, 2008 (5:24 am)

Replying to: hl12 (Feb 18, 2008 2:02 am)
As far as paint variations, it's been pointed out that you will definitely see variations when you compare colors on sheet metal sides vs. composite bumpers on the ends. This is normal due to the differences in paint absorption from the different parts.

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