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#581 of 721 Re: Defective Brand New 2008 G6 HTC [absmith53] by rasldasl Sep 06, 2008 (7:17 pm)
Replying to: absmith53 (Sep 06, 2008 4:45 pm) I hardly think some water in the interior after a heavy rain is cause for a lawsuit. Maybe you should take it to the dealer to make sure the windows are adjusted correctly first. There is a procedure in the owner's manual that deals with adjusting the front windows, I don't recall if it also applies to the rear ones.
#582 of 721 Re: Defective Brand New 2008 G6 HTC [absmith53] by billdaman Sep 07, 2008 (3:13 am)
Replying to: absmith53 (Sep 06, 2008 4:45 pm) I worked for GM for 14 years before resigning in 2007. I know the Car (I owned a G6 HTC until recently), And I can recommend exactly what you need to do. Let the interior dry out. Make an appointment with the service manager to ride with you to a "Laser wash" touchless car wash. Run the car through. Afterwards, note the leaks and wet spots. Tell the service manager you want the documentation on the service order to read "customer complains of water leaks in_____-locations, Verified by service manager. Tell him that the carpet is beginning to smell and you also want that replaced. The shoddy material under the carpet will begin to mildew if exposed to water. Let them have a a go at it. If its fixed, fine, if not repeat the proceedure getting all documentation exactly worded, each time.   After three times if these leaks are not repaired go directly to a lemon law lawyer with your documentation and have the letters sent directly to Pontiac . demand that they buy your vehicle back - no comprimises. It is a fact (I know this from the data) that "water leaks" are the #1 reason for GM vehicle repurchases. Water leaks are a serious matter,never normal in a HTC and you must get the quality that you paid for. Good luck, hope it all works out and you get satisfied with your new car. Replies to this message: jleuschen (Nov 27, 2008 5:13 pm)
#583 of 721 Clunking sound ? by jack15 Sep 07, 2008 (6:08 am)
When I put the car in reverse to get out of the garage I hear a clunk underneath.   Also happens when I slow to an almost stop at the bottom of a highway exit ramp and then release to go forward after braking.   Is this an easy fix at the dealership ?
#584 of 721 Rattling in doors & rear quarter panels by chrissy9 Sep 08, 2008 (5:04 am)
Hi all. I've had my HTC for over a year now. This summer I've noticed some rattling from the doors & rear quarter panels when going down bumpy roads. This only happens when the the top is down. I don't remember having this problem last year when the car was new. Is anyone else having this problem? If so, did you get it fixed? Or is this pretty common in a convertible? Replies to this message: billdaman (Sep 08, 2008 3:57 pm)
#585 of 721 Re: 2008 Pontiac G6 Convertible - Exceeds Expectations, Great Value [twosmgs] by rjent Sep 08, 2008 (8:02 am)
Replying to: twosmgs (Jun 17, 2008 7:19 am) I couldn't agree more. Ours has been flawless and a total joy to own. Some squeaks, yes, mostly taken care of with silicone spray on the rubber seals. I have three convertibles, and this one is the driest, quietest, and most comfortable of the three. Oh, it is also the cheapest.   I am a happy camper!
#586 of 721 Re: Rattling in doors & rear quarter panels [chrissy9] by billdaman Sep 08, 2008 (3:57 pm)
Replying to: chrissy9 (Sep 08, 2008 5:04 am) had this in my 07 G6 HTC. Door rattles due to Striker pins rattling against the b pillar locators. Sprayed lithium grease spray on the pins to quiet the rattling doors. The roof is another matter. Many TSB's out there. Inherent defect in the design, should have been 3 panel roof instead of 2. A 2 panel is cheaper to make and looks better, Dealer may be able to remove some squeaks through TSB, or may make it worse. Karmann (the roof supplier) quit making dealer service visits to fix this issue months ago. Root cause of Problem is in Lake Orion assembly plant body shop.. My advice is to let the roof rattles go, and enjoy the vehicle. I enjoy mine a lot more now that its sitting for sale on my GMC dealers used car lot
#587 of 721 Thanks for the responses 2008 G6 HTC by absmith53 Sep 09, 2008 (12:27 am)
I appreciate the response and recommendations. The dealer has the G6 now. I gave them 72 hours to fix or I will return it. Pontaic Rep from customer service (GM Pontiac) said a district rep will contact me today. I also own 1994 Cutlass Convert for the past 14 years. Problems with leaks in both rear windows; only when left in the rain; the car is garaged mostly so we never noticed the leaks until later. I just expected too much from the G6 HTC and I didn't check this site before purchasing, lesson learned (after the fact). Again, enjoyed talking with you all and I will keep you informed, thanks much! Replies to this message: nurseprof (Sep 09, 2008 5:03 am)
#588 of 721 Re: Thanks for the responses 2008 G6 HTC [absmith53] by nurseprof Sep 09, 2008 (5:03 am)
Replying to: absmith53 (Sep 09, 2008 12:27 am) Good Luck with GM customer service. I spent almost a full month going back and forth with them related to my G6HTC. All you will talk to is a corporate blowhole who believes that they are appeasing you, but they have absolutely no power to do anything of value. Not sure where you live, or under what laws, but a simple "return" is not an option like at Wal-Mart. My car has been in three times for a cracked flywheel and torque converter, and they have now decided to replace the transmission. So, if they wouldn't do a buyback on a car with major engine/motor problems then I wish you luck with leaking windows. Even after multiple returns for the same problem, over $2,000 dollars in rentals, being verbally attacked in the showroom by the owner of the Pontiac dealership in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and a month on the phone with GM; their answer is "we would like to refund one month's note payment for your troubles. Needless to say, GM has lost a loyal customer after 40 years; and the Thibodaux, Louisiana Pontaic dealership will hopefully "benefit" from the truth of my story every time I tell how I was treated and attacked. The story is much more detailed and troubling than I have room for, but know that GM, Pontaic, and your dealership likely do not have your best interests at heart
#589 of 721 Re: Defective Brand New 2008 G6 HTC [absmith53] by twosmgs Sep 11, 2008 (9:06 am)
Replying to: absmith53 (Sep 06, 2008 4:45 pm) Two days after delivery of my 2008 G6 HTC in 1/08, I noticed that there was some water in the wheel well. (It was built in 9/07, and had been sitting in a distant dealer lot in wet/cold/snowy weather in the interim.) Upon return to my excellent, long-time local dealer, body shop did a water test and found that 2 seams around trunk gutter were either not sealed correctly at the factory, or had cracked. They were immediately repaired satisfactorily, and the repair was invisible due to the perfect color match (black). A review of past posts will show that others have had similar trunk leaks, so perhaps there is / was a quality problem at the factory. Maybe your leak came from the trunk gutter rather than from an area around a rear window?   I can't comment about your door misalignment since my doors, windows, & trunk lid were aligned perfectly. On a related subject, suggest to all that spring-loaded door alignment pins be lubricated with a light coat of silicone grease, to prevent future rattles, especially if you live in cold climates. {Note: a high quality brand is Super Lube, which is commonly used by swimming pool owners on gaskets and O-rings. Has always worked well on my prior convertibles.}   Per my previous post of 3 months ago, I also owned a 1994 Olds Cutlass convertible for 11 enjoyable years. Only leak I experienced was at the middle of the header in the final year of ownership due to the expected deterioration of the rubber gasket. (Sun exposure and ozone ultimately ruin butyl rubber seals and gaskets, no matter how well they're conditioned over the years with silicone spray or oil.)   Sorry to hear about your frustrations with your new car. Although rain totals have been higher than average this summer, my family and I really enjoyed our top-down time. If your dealer is as good as mine, and your GM regional manager is customer-focused, you're likely to ultimately be satisfied with your purchase, even if it means that you receive a replacement car under the terms of your state's lemon law. (I once had a new "dog" Dodge, which was in the repair shop more often than it was on the road - a classic lemon. The dealership's owner OFFERED to take it back for a $0.15/mi depreciation penalty, as long as I purchased another new car at a similar, deeply-discounted price, from his mega-brand dealership. He was a good, smart businessman, and thereby retained my loyalty. I purchased a different model, and was completely satisfied. This happened more than 5 years before lemon laws were enacted in any state.)
#590 of 721 The G6 is a poorly constructed vehicle by kevgret Oct 10, 2008 (3:36 pm)
Hi:   I purchased my g6 2 years ago and from day 1 I have had nothing but issues with this car.   1) Top rattled the first year off and on. Dealer did not know his ass from a hole in the ground. Eventually they became more knowledgable and the car was fixed.   2) While on vacation over the summer the top completely failed and was stuck in the up position. Car was in the shop for THREE weeks and they had no idea what happened.   3) The driver sides window while in the down position rattles while driving. Two trips to the dealer and it looks like it is ok now.   4) My airbag warning light keeps coming on. I have had the car in the shop FOUR times and they keep telling me they have to order different parts. So far it has not been fixed.   5) My exhaust system blown and when accelerating the car you hear a loud whistling noise from the car. The dear told me this is becoming common with the G6 vert and there is a service bulletin on how to fix the car. Of course they did not have the parts and the car required two visits and two days to fix.   I should not have to fight with the dealer every time I have a car issue. I had a chevy cavailer for 9 years before this car and that car had NONE of the issues a car I paid 4 times the cavalier price.   Why does this car have so many issues? what happens when they don't recoognize these manufacturing defects and wont fix my car? I have one yr left on the bumper to bumper and then my protection plan kicks in,.   I have 22,000 miles on the car and drive it around 60 miles a week. This sort of useage should not warrant this type of breakdown.   I have defended this car but I am considering trading this car in immediately.   Does anyone suggest anything else? I have spoke with corporate customer service and they are not helpful and told me my car is fine. I want the dealer to do a buyback but I am not sure how that works.   Kevin Replies to this message: billdaman (Oct 11, 2008 4:25 am) sobeg6 (Oct 16, 2008 6:55 pm) rad1701 (Oct 17, 2008 3:52 am) bxd (Oct 17, 2008 4:49 am) and 1 more... billdaman (Aug 30, 2009 6:45 am)

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