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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jul 30, 2009 5:12 am) It is the very thing I have been feeling all along too! Also, the cruise is not real smooth either, at one point the car stayed too long in 4,000rpms. Then it dropped down. But, it was loaded with 5 people in the car, plus luggage. It scared me a bit, I am like wow, I thought it finally messed up!! I honestly was startled. Then it went back down. So, I did not even have to say anything to my mom about it, she noticed it. She was like, "I didn't want to say anything, but it shifts a bit rough and seems to not have that kick in power when you need it". Because its refers back to the transmission or related issue. Pontiac Service Rep has called me, asking if I had taken it back to the dealer for service. I haven't yet. I might take it this week. I am so tired of bringing it in, and they diagnose nothing!! Now, its not just me, its my mom that has felt it and I didn't even tell her about it. I am so done!!!! I am so mad!! I am either deciding to drive it until I can trade it, which will be closer to 2010 or try to trade it again now for the Accord Or VW I want now. I HATE to say this, but I want it to get worse, so that they will notice it!! And not think I am some weirdo. The other 3 G6's didn't drive like this!! What do you guys think I should do at this point?? -I could bring this discussion in to the dealer so they can see there are others with the same problems. Have them diagnose something. -OR- Back in June, I could have traded, but.... 2009 Jetta SE $3,000 down, and another $3,000 on the new leased Jetta Now way was I going to do that deal. I would have $400+ payment and still have $3,000 down. Bad deal. But that was my first attempt, and the dealer could have bumped it up to get something out of it too! People trade all the time, there has to be a way!! It can be done, Surely better than that. I have had the car for 17mths now. I have 39mth lease. Do you think I could trade now?? I know I might be upside down some, but it should be going down some by now. And it depends on the dealer too. I only tried to trade once. Help is much appreciated! Thanks guys! It does make me mad, because I love the car itself, but the engine is absolutely horrible!! |
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I have a 2008 G6 with, What I thought, was transmission problems. The problem I was experiencing was hard or jerking when the tranny would shift. I took it to the dealer and they could not find any codes in the tranny to indicate that there was anything wrong. After further investigation they found a faulty spark plug and wire on the number 1 cylinder. They explained to me that when the engine came under a load the plug would foul out and it would feel like the tranny would shift hard. I was skeptical about the diagnosis but I told them to change the plug and wire. It has been a week now and the car is still running great. I would have never have thought that could have been the culprit. Good luck
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Replying to: jhayes9835 (Aug 11, 2009 8:56 pm) However, I am wanting to bring the car in and have them look at all of those parts. But, I am just so tired of dropping the car off only to get nothing done! I am gathering all the info I can, and doing it! |
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Replying to: jhayes9835 (Aug 11, 2009 8:56 pm) |
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I'm new to the forum and im trying to figure out are these transmissions automatic or manual. I have a 3.9 LTZ with automatic tranny and i've had the same jerking/jolting actions. 90K miles (5000 miles out of warranty) and its starting to get worse.  So far i've had to get the throttle boddy cleaned (from carbon build up) and a new watter pump. Do you think the OCV remedy from Sebastian7704 wld work
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jul 30, 2009 5:12 am) Mechanic drove my car to his home 30 miles away, at first saying no duplicate issue, I'm like great!!  but now there could be acknowledgement that there is an issue as of yesterday! I may se like I'm crazy, bur I know what is wrong and right. I also have a G6 loaner and it drives much better, no glitchy drive line! Same engine, but smoother! This will be the 4th G5 car that has been better, I want to be Like duh!! Can't you tell!!! I'm so done! Fix it!! Dang how old is this model year?? They should have this down pat by now. I want to trade, but I'm too upside down still on my lease. Hopefully they find a fix, I'm really not crazy, there is an issue. Lol I will let you know, hope to get it back today fixed!!
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Aug 21, 2009 6:48 am) I found out the service tech reprogrammed/updated and rebooted the control module that controls the shifting and performance, adaptive learning software. They claim to have fixed the issue, could see better results. However was not able to drive it much, just down the street to work. I will see tonight after work. I'm done! If it's not fixed, I'll live with it. Trade out when I can
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Aug 21, 2009 5:08 pm) So in result it is running a bit better, doesn't seem like its bogged down anymore. Now this has only been 1 day that I have truly driven the car since I have gotten it back, but it does seem to have improved. I am glad the dealership kept pushing forward to find a fix. Also, I did tell them that my brakes were squeaking. They fixed the issue there too! Not sure what they did, but its quiet again. For now, I am happy! Hopefully with time, this fix will prove to be the issue that needed done all along. At this point, I am so done with bringing it in. I will seek to get out of the car next year sometime. By then, I will be 2yrs into the lease, so my chances will improve on getting out with minimal problems. I have to let the economy and my car value settle a bit first. I love the car, really because of all of its features it packs, and the memories of vacation in it, but this experience alone is enough for me to not choose a GM car again. Not to mention they don't lease anymore, and I am lucky to have a very cheap lease payment for the car I have.
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Aug 24, 2009 6:08 am) Repairs: 1. Windows not being able to be rolled down (2 times) Fix: a new switch 2. Rattling headliner- realigned. 3. Catalytic Converter- 4. Software upgrade/reboot to the engine management computer.- big improvement. 5. Brakes squeaked loud at times-Front brakes were glazed, replaced with new pads. In my book, this is way to many silly repairs for an 2008 car that now has 20,600miles. All of which took awhile to fix. Not to mention the many times it took them keeping my car before finding the fix. And, its not completely fixed. The engine is not right still. I'll live with it. Most of the issues I had lived with since rolling it new off the lot!! Experience and impression is not good for a car model that should be near perfect since its such and older model. I am hoping there soon will be some options for me to get out. But, my trade in value and pay off is still a bit off. It can only get better though.
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Aug 28, 2009 7:00 am) Anyway, I have an update for those who look here. So far after the re-program of the software that manages the engine transmission and power. It is still running much better. Seems to have more power at start, smoother, and it seems to be getting better mileage too! It just doesn't seem like its bogged down like it was before. It actually seems normal. However, the 1 gear that always shifted rough is still there at times, but not so bad anymore. I am not going to push for it to be fixed. I believe this is totally mechanical. I have seen other GM forums with similar issues. Some how they have to be similarly related. I am not going to worry about it anyway. I am happy for now. However, I am bummed that they dealer never called me after, to see how it was all doing. They probably think I am so annoying customer!
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