GM recalling 38,000 Pontiac G8s over air-bag issue

[74SJ]

Associated Press

DETROIT - General Motors Co. is recalling 38,400 Pontiac G8 models to reprogram the front-passenger air-bag module.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Saturday that the air-bag modules for the 2008 and 2009 models might not comply with federal standards for head injury protection.

No complaints, crashes or injuries have been reported related to the issue, GM said.

But the company found that in case of a crash, the air-bag sensor could be delayed and put some passengers at increased risk for a head injury. GM said crash tests found that the risk was limited but slightly higher for small women sitting in the front passenger seat.

GM dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module at no charge.

The G8 was manufactured in Australia and imported to the United States

[It's A G8!]

This is good new!

[74SJ]

Sorry, Meant to post in TSB and Recall section, Moderators please move in correct section.

[GeoffA]

higher for small women sitting in the front passenger seat

I know a couple of people have mentioned this before with their wifes in the front seat.

:hmm: is this ONLY gender specific...

[polo]

I know a couple of people have mentioned this before with their wifes in the front seat.

:hmm: is this ONLY gender specific...

haha.... So to solve the problem, make sure to leave the wife at home.

[laserred]

Or in the backseat where she belongs! Shotgun is for bros, not hoes! LOL I'll probably get a shiv tonight in bed for this one...

[kendall.alston]

This is good news.

[BigV8]

I had my first airbag light last week after I started it up, my wife was not in the car. I shut it down and restarted and everything was fine. i know alot of people have posted about having airbag light issues, wonder if this is the real reason behind the recall. Its funny that they said nobody has complaints.

[supersport79]

Now GM needs to recall the struts, door lock mechanism and rotors and we're good to go LOL

[MongosG8]

Now GM needs to recall the struts, door lock mechanism and rotors and we're good to go LOL

I agree .. I also can add a few more things but fat chance in hell GM will do this. GM rotors always have been junk .. the struts should of been a no brainer but GM w/ brains = dangerous.

[bowtiefan]

Here is the official letter GM sent to the NHTSA on the matter:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2011/V/RCDNN-11V534-5404.pdf

[MongosG8]

Thank you! ^^ My G8 goes in on Thursday ..will bring this up to them.

[I12XLR8]

They mention that reprogramming the airbag module is necessary...is this going to be an issue if i have an ECM/TCM tune on the car? Now that I have the GXP differential in the car I don't think I'm able to put everything completely back to stock before bringing it in for dealer visits. Should I be worried that they'll notice I have the car tuned when performing this recall?

[Kermit]

^^^^+1 on this.
My warranty is gone now that I put the 2300 on but don't want to have to go back to my tuner and have him reinstall my tune. Hope this will not effect the whole ECM/TCM.

[mooredata]

+1 on this as well, Will I need to reflash back to stock from my VMS Tune?

[richm52]

I saw this on another web site:

"The flaw affects some 38,444 G8 models manufactured between November 2, 2007 and January 22, 2009."

[I12XLR8]

Steve from VMS thinks it's unlikely that anything in the ECM/TCM tunes will be affected but can't be sure. I'll wait until they contact me on this one...

[Crazy8]

Steve from VMS thinks it's unlikely that anything in the ECM/TCM tunes will be affected but can't be sure. I'll wait until they contact me on this one...

I'll wait as well. Does anyone know a mod friendly dealer in the North Dallas area?

[laserred]

Now GM needs to recall the struts, door lock mechanism and rotors and we're good to go LOL

Wait, whaaa.....?? THREE recalls? Thankfully, I haven't (so far) had any issues with the struts or door lock mechanism (what happens to it?), rotors aren't really that bad.

All I've had so far (30k miles), I managed to talk the dealer into doing the full pump kit on PIP4395E, the floor mat retainer broke, and I forgot to tell the dealer how goddam slow my driver's window comes up. Maybe if you guys tell me about the struts and door locks I can schmooze the dealer into these preemptive strikes (err, warranty fixes :D) before 36k! I'll fix the rotors by doing a CTS-V swap from Greg@WasSlow :)

[I12XLR8]

I forgot to tell the dealer how goddam slow my driver's window comes up.

Apparently this is 'normal' operation - it appears that all of our cars do this ;-(


I'll fix the rotors by doing a CTS-V swap from Greg@WasSlow :)

Good call! It sure looks awesome...

[todds87ss]

this is a safety recall, not warranty work. They will do it regardless. The question as to whether or not the airbag module programming affects an ECM tune...I cannot answer. I do not think so, but there are others here that will know fo ' sho'!

[Modhauler]

haha.... So to solve the problem, make sure to leave the wife at home.


Or in the backseat where she belongs! Shotgun is for bros, not hoes! LOL I'll probably get a shiv tonight in bed for this one...

Now, now, be nice. I am the wife and although I don't drive it much I'm content to be in the passenger seat but what do they consider "small women"? I'm 5'7'' at around 120 lbs. If I'm safer driving, then move over hubby. :auto: The G8 is parked already for the winter but we'll look into this with the dealer and maybe address it in the spring.

[edfiero]

Airbag is most likely controlled by the BCM and our tunes wont be effected.

[BigV8]

This is no difference then the last recall about the lights, carry on if you have a tune. The safercar.gov site has the recall listed also.

[I12XLR8]

Soooo...this means that when they perform this update my ECM/TCM tunes will not be affected in any way? Will they know that I have a tune as soon as they hook up?

Just want to be sure!

[BigV8]

They mention that reprogramming the airbag module is necessary...is this going to be an issue if i have an ECM/TCM tune on the car? Now that I have the GXP differential in the car I don't think I'm able to put everything completely back to stock before bringing it in for dealer visits. Should I be worried that they'll notice I have the car tuned when performing this recall? No


^^^^+1 on this.
My warranty is gone now that I put the 2300 on but don't want to have to go back to my tuner and have him reinstall my tune. Hope this will not effect the whole ECM/TCM.No it will not effect tune.


+1 on this as well, Will I need to reflash back to stock from my VMS Tune?No


Soooo...this means that when they perform this update my ECM/TCM tunes will not be affected in any way? Will they know that I have a tune as soon as they hook up?
Just want to be sure!No. Now I'll say this, there could be some crazy tech out there that could go into your tcm/ecm and screw with it be cause he hates his job or your car, but that is not where they go to do the airbag reprogram.

[Mier]

No

No it will not effect tune.

No

No. Now I'll say this, there could be some crazy tech out there that could go into your tcm/ecm and screw with it be cause he hates his job or your car, but that is not where they go to do the airbag reprogram.

Thanks...still if I could get some work done, maybe I could get them to flash it back to stock so that I can get them to check a few things and avoid the tuning question.

[JoshuaCraine]

One of America's best automakers, General Motors created a big news for the first week of the month and these includes the recalls of 38,000 Pontiac G8s over air-bag issue and the plan of major which I found in this article Despite record first-half profit, GM plans major cuts (http://www.cardealexpert.com/news-information/auto-news/gm-profit-margin-major-cuts/). GM turned in a record first half for profits this year at $6.3 billion. Yet as reported by Automotive News, GM CEO was not happy. GM cutbacks will quickly follow. That means laid off employees will follow too and it sounds crucial for them.

[Iwant1]

Well the dealer didn't know about this recall and when they ran my VIN, my car didn't come up with any recalls.

[christiancoach]

I never drive with either front seat in a forward position, do I need to have this done?

[Iwant1]

I never drive with either front seat in a forward position, do I need to have this done?

Same here but my wife is fairly petite and I'd rather not take the chance of her getting any more head trauma than she already has...

[MBG8]

I called my GM dealer about this, they took my VIN number and said I did not need to come in..... Reason, NOT ALL G8 require the repair and they can tell which one via the vin number...........IS THIS TRUE?

Thanks

[-Ray-]

I called my GM dealer about this, they took my VIN number and said I did not need to come in..... Reason, NOT ALL G8 require the repair and they can tell which one via the vin number...........IS THIS TRUE?

Thanks

If your vehicle is included in the recall, you will receive a recall notice in the mail.

[Birdman330]

Checked Pontiac owners website, called Pontiac themselves. Mine's not included in the recall.

[MongosG8]

Dealer was servicing my car most of the week and when I picked it up yesterday the dealer says ..oh yeah we took care of that recall for ya.. Never received a letter they just said my Vin came back with it so they had gotten the software and did it.

[richm52]

Same thing happened to me. Dealer said ignore the letter when you get it.

[WickedMom]

Typically the dealer will see the recall in you VIS about 2 weeks before letters go out.


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[Rayvan]

Got my notice today.

[-Ray-]

Now that notices are going out, time to move this thread to it's proper location.

[Birdman330]

Onstar says my G8 is under recall, Pontiac says its not.

[curtisd]

Got mine today. Called local dealer. Scheduled in for Friday.

[schwinn]

Got my letter today. Called Freedom Chevy and they told me to bring it in at my convenience any time after this week.

[1meand]

Got mine just now, will call tomorrow to take it in.

[LDM]

I got my letter today too.

[Panzer Leader]

Got my letter today. Called Dealership. They told me new car is ready for pickup (Vette) Oohh, your letters didn't say that? Forget I said anything, must have been a typo. LOL

[vert]

Received my letter today, I'm in no big hurry to take it in though since the wife always rides on the passenger side. LOL

[BlueJacket]

Received my letter today, I'm in no big hurry to take it in though since the wife always rides on the passenger side. LOL

Same here lol, I may take it in this Spring.

[Executor999]

I also received the letter. Glad getting it taken care of will not impact my custom tune.

[MongosG8]

Something tells me OnStar is correct. I was told mine was NOT when I called it through GM .. But the dealer said mine came up needing it and so they did it while I was having it serviced.

[diggerzmound]

I got a letter..

[Greg@PacePerformance]

Just checked my VIN in the VIS system and it needs the update.
I guess I need to contact Chris White about the BCM reprogram he did for me. :(
Man I really hate the thought of pulling that thing out of the car again.

[-Ray-]

Anyone with a first 888 get a letter?

[vic2186]

got a letter today

[Not2religious]

Anyone with a first 888 get a letter?

First 888 #283. Got my letter yesterday

[rjones916]

Got my letter today, Ill have to get around to doing this soon. Luckily I think its just a reprogram of the SDM, should only take a couple minutes, if I read it right.

[BLKG8]

Got mine today too.

[Kaos]

Got my notice today...it will likely wait 'til spring since the car is garaged for the salt season.

[-Ray-]

First 888 #283. Got my letter yesterday

Thank you sir. I expect I have a letter at home.

[travis gore]

I received my letter Monday

[Kermit]

You can add me to the list also. Most likely will try to get it done next week.

[MaxPower]

Just checked my VIN in the VIS system and it needs the update.
I guess I need to contact Chris White about the BCM reprogram he did for me. :(
Man I really hate the thought of pulling that thing out of the car again.
+1 on your worries... Really debating on taking this in - not sure if the VIM module and programming that's hooked up will be affected at all.

[Birdman330]

Yup got the letter yesterday sent an email for service wondering when I'll hear back.

[rjones916]

They are only programing the SDM, nothing else. Nothing else, wouldn't be worried about that. Its completely separate.

[I12XLR8]

They are only programing the SDM

What is this?

[Greg@PacePerformance]

They are only programing the SDM, nothing else. Nothing else, wouldn't be worried about that. Its completely separate.

Yes I checked the procedure after I made that post. Seems like it is OK to take in.


Do not attempt to order the calibration number from GM Customer Care and Aftersales. The calibration numbers required for this service procedure are programmed into control modules via a Multiple Diagnostic Interface (MDI) or Tech 2 with the calibration update. When using a MDI or Tech 2 for reprogramming, ensure that it is updated with the latest software version. Use TIS2WEB on or after 11/22/11 to obtain the calibration. If you cannot access the calibration, call the Techline Customer Support Center and it will be provided.

For step-by-step programming instructions, please refer to SI and the Techline Information System (TIS) terminal.

1. Verify that there is a battery charge of 12 to 15 volts. The battery must be able to maintain a charge during programming. Only use an approved Midtronics® PSC 550 Battery Maintainer (SPS Programming Support Tool EL-49642) or equivalent to maintain proper battery voltage during programming.

2. Reprogram the inflatable restraint and sensing diagnostic module (SDM). Refer to SI and Service Programming System (SPS) documentation for programming instructions, if required.

2.1 Connect the MDI or Tech 2 to the vehicle.

2.2 Select J2534 MDI or J2534 Tech 2 and Reprogram ECU from the Select Diagnostic Tool and Programming Process screen.

2.3 Select SDM Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module -- Programming from the Supported Controllers screen.

2.4 Follow the on-screen instructions.


Note: The air bag indicator light may remain ON after the body control module (BCM), or inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) is replaced, and during the programming procedure for the BCM until after the procedure is completed. When installing a new SDM, there may be several DTCs set prior to programming. Once programmed, these DTCs should be in history and can be cleared.


3. Ignition ON, using the scan tool, select the SDM Module Setup menu, then select Setup SDM. Follow the scan tool on-screen instructions.

4. Using the scan tool, select the SDM Module Setup menu, then select Setup SDM Primary Key in SDM. Follow the scan tool on-screen instructions.

5. Clear all diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

[Panzer Leader]

See my comments on the Electonics Portion of the forum. After the update it played hell with my Engineer Mode Display regarding the Battery Charge %.

[WickedMom]

See response in other thread ;) Confirmed with Greg's post above yours

[rjones916]

Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) or other known as the airbag module.

[Panzer Leader]

Thanks for info. Will keep eye on the Battery Charge %.

[barr1340]

I join the list but car is not coming back out till spring.

[Imalabil]

Just got mine done today and did not change back to stock from the Cortex tune. Glad the ECM/PCM are not affected.
Bill

[MyGrayG8]

Just got my letter today.

[dthornton8]

taking mine in at 1:00 this afternoon, do i need to take my tune off my car before I go or will it matter?

[Panzer Leader]

% Battery charge now at 86.6%

[Crazy8]

Got my letter. I was really hoping it didn't effect mine, but I guess I'll drag it into the shop next week.

[texn884]

Got my letter this week.
I'll take her in in a few weeks. Take it out and streatch her legs some.

[GeoffA]

I join the list but car is not coming back out till spring.

Same here, but I'm not sure if I'll get it done. Whats 30 milliseconds anyways, and why would anyone sit with the seat fully forward?

[Birdman330]

Going in next week when I'm on vacation and I'll make them fix the other door lock actuator while its in. Then call it good otherwise the car is running perfect.

[MoonPie]

What if you were in a car wreck in one of the G8's being recalled for the passenger side headbag and the driver side headbag failed to deploy and it's been two years since said incident, hypothethecially speaking of course and ocurring in Mexico while escaping the Galindo cartel after eating facecake with Chibs?

[kendall.alston]

just went in on this recall this past friday. fixed my airbag problem.....light has been lite for about a year and a half now

[Birdman330]

I've had like four times the air bag light flash so rapidly the only way I could tell it happened was when in engineering mode it flashed on the Atari Gage ''AIR-BAG FAULT". At first I thought it was my imagination till I saw the message pop up. Hasn't done it though for couple months so I thought it was just a loose wire or something of the heat messing with the cars electronics.

[mooredata]

Has anyone got crap from there dealership about there MODS when doing this upgrade. I got this notice too but it seem like it should be a low priority right now. I'm just keeping my passenger seat back a few notches.

[jeppsG8]

... Whats 30 milliseconds anyways, ...?

Put it this way, 30 ms can be the difference between the bag being in the process of inflating or in the process of deflating when your face hits it. You want that thing fully inflated as quickly as possible so when your grill plants on it there is some give. If it still inflating it would be counterproductive. Usually 30ms is the total amount of time required from the sensor sending the deploy signal until the bag is in the process of deflating which is when you want to hit it. A 30ms delay would essentially take the bag twice as long. So I would guess that in a low speed collision, sitting all the way back, it wouldn't much matter. But at high speed with the occupant any where near the front it could be a very bad outcome.

This recall isn't my top priority, but it really does need to be done.

[I12XLR8]

Just received my notice yesterday and made the dealer appointment for next week. They haven't see the car since I put the LTH/HFC or the 3.70 differential so hopefully they think it's cool and don't give me a hard time. The shop foreman drives a PBM G8 GT with some mods so as long as he doesn't think I'm faster than him I should be OK ;-)

[jimmyban]

Anyone with a first 888 get a letter?

Got my letter a couple days ago.

[jzpiano]

Anybody have the recall # handy. I'm at work and the dealership wants it to schedule an appointment. Do they need parts for this? I didn't think they did.

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[I12XLR8]

No parts are needed - just a reprogram of the Sensing and Diagnostic Module.

Sorry, don't have the bulletin number handy but I think it's in this thread somewhere close to the top.

[jzpiano]

I checked and didn't see it. Maybe I'm just missing it..

Called the Caddy dealer by my house to do the work and they won't take the car because there is a "pontiac" dealer just down the street. Seemed like they just didn't want to deal with a non-caddy. I won't bring my car to the other dealer since they have damaged it on 3 separate trips. Seems like I'm going to have to call GM.

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[NWOG8]

Got my letter a few days ago but not scheduling till spring when the G8 comes out of hibernation.

[travis gore]

I am taking mine in on the 28th


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[travis gore]

I am taking mine in on the 28th of this month.


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[LDM]

Got this done today. No issues at all with any of my mods or tune. Whole thing took less than half an hour, and that included diagnosing a separate issue. The dealer couldn't believe how "immaculate" my car was, but I actually think it's a mess right now.

[MyGrayG8]

Had the reprogram done and the dealer charged my battery up for me. Car now back into winter storage mode.

[MR_JIZZ_G8]

GOT MY LETTER IN THE MAIL YESTERDAY, CAME IN TO THE DEALER TODAY. IT HELPS SINCE I DO WORK THERE HAHA, AND READY FOR THE WEEKEND :brock:

[IMNMBR1]

Pretty Sure the previous owner got this done before I just bought it. If I give the dealer my vin would they know?

[Panzer Leader]

Yes

[Iwant1]

They f-d mine up because they apparently didn't perform every step of the reprogram and now the airbag light is flashing. So I went from the airbag deploying too slowly to now it probably won't at all until I get it back to the stealership.

[Purf]

Associated Press

DETROIT - General Motors Co. is recalling 38,400 Pontiac G8 models to reprogram the front-passenger air-bag module.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Saturday that the air-bag modules for the 2008 and 2009 models might not comply with federal standards for head injury protection.




No complaints, crashes or injuries have been reported related to the issue, GM said.

But the company found that in case of a crash, the air-bag sensor could be delayed and put some passengers at increased risk for a head injury. GM said crash tests found that the risk was limited but slightly higher for small women sitting in the front passenger seat.

GM dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module at no charge.

The G8 was manufactured in Australia and imported to the United States



Took the car (2009 G8 GXP with six-CD Blaupunkt factory radio) to my local Cadillac dealership and they reprogrammed the airbags. One minor glitch, it changed the display on my radio from (a) details of the station and program to which the radio was tuned to (b) simply displaying the day, date and time. Pushing the top left button next to the radio (with the "clock" symbol) once got me back to the display ((a)) I preferred. Not sure this is described in the owner's manual.

[Doug Hilliard]

Got mine done today; no issues.

[TomPierce]

They f-d mine up because they apparently didn't perform every step of the reprogram and now the airbag light is flashing. So I went from the airbag deploying too slowly to now it probably won't at all until I get it back to the stealership.

Took mine in this morning to the dealer to have the recall performed and now I have an airbag light.

Does anyone have the instructions for performing this recall? It's obvious it was not done correctly and I'd like to know what should have been done.

I'd like to have the info when I take it back in.

[I12XLR8]

Took mine in this morning to the dealer to have the recall performed and now I have an airbag light.

Does anyone have the instructions for performing this recall? It's obvious it was not done correctly and I'd like to know what should have been done.

I'd like to have the info when I take it back in.

I'd be interested in this as well...the dealer response when I called about it was "Hhmmm. Interesting...first time we've had to do this recall."

Scary.

[-Ray-]

I'm pretty sure my G8 is the only G8 our town's dealership has seen. They don't get to work on it. It goes to Skillman's. almost 40 miles away.

[at10]

I'm hesitate to take mine in to the local Chevy dealer. Last month when I went in for an oil change, I was a quart low afterwards.

[TomPierce]

Took mine in this morning to the dealer to have the recall performed and now I have an airbag light.

Does anyone have the instructions for performing this recall? It's obvious it was not done correctly and I'd like to know what should have been done.

I'd like to have the info when I take it back in.

Took mine in this morning to have the recall re-performed, which they took care of relatively quickly. So they send out the tech to explain what he did and he says "Did you know that if you play the radio on accessory for more than 10 minutes it sets a code?"

How exactly does this relate to the airbag? And why were you playing the radio while doing a software update?

I'm going to send another email to the dealer, and then find another dealer...

Unbelievable.

[kevinm0131]

Got my letter, had this done. No hassles, no problem with the tune.

[09SmurfGT]

Curious as to if I will get a letter for this, seeing as I purchased mine from the dealer I wonder if they accomplished this prior to the sale...

[jzpiano]

Had the recall done without issue after calling GM and getting them involved to have the caddy dealer perform the work.

Also had them look at a couple other issues. Have oil dye in the car for a potential rear main seal leak. If there is an issue this dealership can't do the work and would need to take it some where else. They wouldn't fix my broken wheel stud because of aftermarket wheels which is annoying because it came with summer only wheels/tires. What am I supposed to do in Chicago during the winter? One set of wheels/2 sets of tires is not cost effective.

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[G8RAM]

Got a letter in reference to the recall and all went well.

My tunes is intact and no dings while in the garage. LOL

[UGotSmkd]

GOT MY LETTER IN THE MAIL YESTERDAY, CAME IN TO THE DEALER TODAY. IT HELPS SINCE I DO WORK THERE HAHA, AND READY FOR THE WEEKEND :brock:

Which dealer do you work for?

[UGotSmkd]

Took mine in this morning to have the recall re-performed, which they took care of relatively quickly. So they send out the tech to explain what he did and he says "Did you know that if you play the radio on accessory for more than 10 minutes it sets a code?"

How exactly does this relate to the airbag? And why were you playing the radio while doing a software update?

I'm going to send another email to the dealer, and then find another dealer...

Unbelievable.

Actually the car will just shut off. I don't know what the hell he was talking about.

[09SmurfGT]

When I brought mine in for the brake tragedy, the woman said "well it should have been done before you bought the car"... then again my brakes shouldnt have been locked up either when they sold it to me... Bama guys, where do you take your cars?

[Struggle]

I took my car in today for the recall and no lights but once I tried the bluetooth to make a call it would not work.

When I went through the Bluetooth menus it showed my phone there but still would not work. Got home erased the phone and reprogrammed it and now all is well.

Not sure if it was the phone or car. I tried my phone in the Tahoe and it worked normal in it without changing anything.

[09SmurfGT]

When I drive the cruze and don't reset the phone for a few days sometimes that'll happen. Or everything seems good then I make a call and no rx or tx. Kinda frustrating but you cant expect it to always be flawless.

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[I12XLR8]

Got a letter in reference to the recall and all went well.

My tunes is intact and no dings while in the garage. LOL

Same hear...smooth sailing :cool2:

[Red2001SS]

Got mine done yesterday, as well as my Driver seat trim. I hope this thing doesn't break again, my warrenty is up at the end of June.

[Got 8?]

They f-d mine up because they apparently didn't perform every step of the reprogram and now the airbag light is flashing. So I went from the airbag deploying too slowly to now it probably won't at all until I get it back to the stealership.


Took mine in this morning to the dealer to have the recall performed and now I have an airbag light.

Does anyone have the instructions for performing this recall? It's obvious it was not done correctly and I'd like to know what should have been done.

I'd like to have the info when I take it back in.


Got airbag light !!! The saga continues....

[Got 8?]

Car is at the dealer again for airbag...tech says he don't know why the light is on !!!

[SRG963]

They f-d mine up because they apparently didn't perform every step of the reprogram and now the airbag light is flashing.

Took mine in this morning to the dealer to have the recall performed and now I have an airbag light.

Got airbag light !!! The saga continues....

I'd also like to know, does anyone have the instructions for performing this recall?

Not taking her in until I do...

I like to give them my problems and the proper solutions before they even touch the car.

[WickedMom]

They generally plug their MDS tool to your OBD slot and upload the requested software.


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[Executor999]

Got mine updated with no issues.

['02 ws6]

Mine goes in Thurs....hope it goes smoothly like the LCAs and oil leak did. I still have some trepidation taking it in, although this particular place has proven to be competent.

[-Ray-]

Mine goes in Thurs....hope it goes smoothly like the LCAs and oil leak did. I still have some trepidation taking it in, although this particular place has proven to be competent.

Hey, thanks for visiting! :)

[Skyman70]

Mine was done during an oil change visit. Not a huge deal. I've had good luck with the local dealer so far

[johnbell2]

Went to the dealer I purchased the G8 from, had oil / filter / lube done along with checks for door relays and weatherstripping just to get some notes in before I turn over 36k miles. BCM recall was performed along with all of this. Simply told them not to touch the ECM/TCM code and they said "no problem" - done and done and no drama. Work was done by Covert Buick GMC in Austin, TX. Friendly shop and work was performed in a prompt and professional manner.

As an aside, they were stunned that it took 9 quarts of oil. I simply shrugged and said "told ya so" :)

[LS1_Disciple]

Went to the dealer I purchased the G8 from, had oil / filter / lube done along with checks for door relays and weatherstripping just to get some notes in before I turn over 36k miles. BCM recall was performed along with all of this. Simply told them not to touch the ECM/TCM code and they said "no problem" - done and done and no drama. Work was done by Covert Buick GMC in Austin, TX. Friendly shop and work was performed in a prompt and professional manner.

As an aside, they were stunned that it took 9 quarts of oil. I simply shrugged and said "told ya so" :)

Do you happen to remember which service advisor you had? I had mine in last year for a door relay, and I was very happy with David Coredig (sp?). However, I haven't rolled in yet with the maggie. Doesn't sound like they gave you any crap about your mods, right?

[johnbell2]

Do you happen to remember which service advisor you had? I had mine in last year for a door relay, and I was very happy with David Coredig (sp?). However, I haven't rolled in yet with the maggie. Doesn't sound like they gave you any crap about your mods, right?

I worked with Kevin. Mark is a great guy to work with, also. Covert is pretty good in general, they service Buick GMC and Cadillac so they don't mess around. No blowback about my mods at all, hell they love my car and tend to see a lot of modded rides anyway. I was just up front about it and they were perfectly fine with that. Tell 'em I sent ya.

I see you and I use the same tuning shop, small world. I hear you like your Maggie :)

[Gordon Freeman]

Am I the only one that hasn’t had their car in for the recall on the passenger side airbag?

[Bill Brollier]

I have not made time for the recall as of yet either. The dealer (Rick Jones GMC) is pretty easy to work with too, so that is not an excuse.

[G8 GT V8]

Haven't done mine either...

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[drivefast]

Not yet... I had my car in the dealer a few weeks ago and he said you want to take care of this recall? I said not right now, he said ok.

[Seattle09GT]

Mine was done during an oil change visit. Not a huge deal. I've had good luck with the local dealer so far

Mine was done as part of an oil change / rotation / alleged inspection. I say alleged inspection because my battery stone cold died on me two weeks later. You'd think if they had actually inspected/tested the electrical system, "hey buddy, you have a weak battery," would have come up in the conversation.

[drivefast]

You'd think if they had actually inspected/tested the electrical system, "hey buddy, you have a weak battery," would have come up in the conversation.

Yeah, you would think. :facepalm2:

[MeanGreenZ71]

Had mine flashed a while back while in for some minor warranty work (leaky gas cap). Everything went well and I didnt have an airbag light afterwards....

[schwinn]

did mine last week, no problems yet

[lwh0032]

I had mine flashed about a month ago. My airbag light came on while driving home so I went back to have them reflash it, but that didn't work. They were trying to get me to buy a new passenger airbag sensor, but I wasn't going for that. It turned out that there was some weird thing where the key was turned to the on position for more than 12 seconds and it caused to light to be on. After they took care of that I haven't had any problems.

[Bill Brollier]

Update, got it done this morning. All is well. :)

[texn884]

Not yey on mine yet

[Gordon Freeman]

When I enquired about mine I was told by dealer that the passenger seat had to come out so they could replace module not flash it? I’m confused now. They told me it takes 2 hours to preform.

[Crazy8]

I haven't had mine done yet either. All the horror stories have scared me off for now. I'll wait until I am sure they have it figured out...

[LS1_Disciple]

When I enquired about mine I was told by dealer that the passenger seat had to come out so they could replace module not flash it? I’m confused now. They told me it takes 2 hours to preform.

The module definitely does not come out. It took my dealer less than a hour to reflash and investigate a door lock malfunction.

Small world - I used to live in Manchester. Did you go to Stan McNabb (if it's even still called that) in Tullahoma? That's where I used to take my Camaro.

[Gordon Freeman]

The module definitely does not come out. It took my dealer less than a hour to reflash and investigate a door lock malfunction.

Small world - I used to live in Manchester. Did you go to Stan McNabb (if it's even still called that) in Tullahoma? That's where I used to take my Camaro.

yea I took it to Stan's, what did you think of the service dept there? I lived in MI unitl 06 I had better luck with the dealers there. So far the only thing Stan McNabb had done to my G8 is to change the oil & filter and tire rotation but they didn't reset the TPMS.

[LS1_Disciple]

yea I took it to Stan's, what did you think of the service dept there? I lived in MI unitl 06 I had better luck with the dealers there. So far the only thing Stan McNabb had done to my G8 is to change the oil & filter and tire rotation but they didn't reset the TPMS.

I wasn't that impressed. I took my Camaro in there under warranty for a leaking pinion seal in the rearend (a well-documented issue in F-bodies). They fixed it fine, I guess, but I repeatedly mentioned adding the limited-slip additive to the fluid both before I dropped it off and after I picked it up. They assured me that "they're a GM service department, so they do what GM calls for."

As soon as I pulled out of the dealership's lot, I could tell they didn't add it since it was whining/screaming. The service manager and I went around and around about it being "normal" until I finally had to go talk to Stan McNabb himself. After I finally took Stan for a ride and he agreed it wasn't normal, the service manager finally fixed it. When I got it back the second time, it was quiet as a mouse.

This was in either 2002 or 2003, so I'm not sure if they've changed or not, but based on what they told you, it seems not.

[Gordon Freeman]

I wasn't that impressed. I took my Camaro in there under warranty for a leaking pinion seal in the rearend (a well-documented issue in F-bodies). They fixed it fine, I guess, but I repeatedly mentioned adding the limited-slip additive to the fluid both before I dropped it off and after I picked it up. They assured me that "they're a GM service department, so they do what GM calls for."

As soon as I pulled out of the dealership's lot, I could tell they didn't add it since it was whining/screaming. The service manager and I went around and around about it being "normal" until I finally had to go talk to Stan McNabb himself. After I finally took Stan for a ride and he agreed it wasn't normal, the service manager finally fixed it. When I got it back the second time, it was quiet as a mouse.

This was in either 2002 or 2003, so I'm not sure if they've changed or not, but based on what they told you, it seems not.

Yea the fuel door came off my G8 so I bought a new one and had it painted at Stan’s. the old one was bent up, came off in a car wash anyway I found that they got the color right but there is almost no metal flake in the paint. They can’t do a simple job, pretty bad..

[TONYG8]

Anyone got an air bag module for 09 pontiac g8 gt for sale?

[Gordon Freeman]

Anyone got an air bag module for 09 pontiac g8 gt for sale?


Hello Tony this would be the place to post a "want to buy" http://forum.grrrr8.net/forumdisplay.php?f=98

[tchr49]

Am I the only one that hasn’t had their car in for the recall on the passenger side airbag?

Nope.
I'm sitting on a pile of recall notices, but mine isn't a DD. If it's a day I decide to get it out, I'm sure not going to spend time waiting around at a dealership.

[Gordon Freeman]

Nope.
I'm sitting on a pile of recall notices, but mine isn't a DD. If it's a day I decide to get it out, I'm sure not going to spend time waiting around at a dealership.

Same here my G8 spends most of its time in the garage it has just 9,515 miles on the clock. GM keeps on sending out recalls on the airbag issue I just haven’t had time to take her in. plus others here have told me they had their car in where the dealer flashed the module the local dealer here wants to replace it by removing the seat. I’m picky about my car and don’t want these guys to mess up my car.

[GeoffA]

Haven't had mine done either... Don't plan on it too...

[TailG8er]

Anyone got an air bag module for 09 pontiac g8 gt for sale?

I have one I can sell ya. It will need to be reflashed for your car.

[wachs]

Glad to hear. I'm sitting on recalls too. The one and only time I brought my GXP in to replace the battery they wouldn't give me the original back . I'm anal I know but I kept the original oil and filter. Changed it myself No dealership oil changes not even when they were giving free changes. I even offered to pay to keep that original battery and they wouldn't let me. On top of that when I got it back from the battery change the air cleaner cover was all scratched. MY GXP will never be in a gm dealership again. NEVER !!!

[American muscle]

I'm looking for two front seat belts, that was not previously lock or rebuilt

[American muscle]

Can the dealer reprogram my original ecm

[American muscle]

As long as the air bag light doesn't come on, it's no need to take it to the dealer, if it was bad the airbag light would have came on already

[Rihavens]

Does it matter if my car was a salvage title?

[WickedMom]

I believe recalls are null and void on salvage title vehicles.

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[1MeanG8GT]

6-25-13 - woman on cell phone failed to yield to the right of way, dashed in front my GT, T-boned, My air bag (driver) went off a good 3.5 seconds after collision, and my gf's (passenger) did not go off AT ALL, not even after being towed to insurance... Help? what to do? who to contact? for the RECALL issue ONLY.

thank you

[TailG8er]

I believe recalls are null and void on salvage title vehicles.

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Might has a rebuilt title and I keep getting the notice, will be going in soon so we will see.

[TailG8er]

6-25-13 - woman on cell phone failed to yield to the right of way, dashed in front my GT, T-boned, My air bag (driver) went off a good 3.5 seconds after collision, and my gf's (passenger) did not go off AT ALL, not even after being towed to insurance... Help? what to do? who to contact? for the RECALL issue ONLY.

thank you


What is your specific issue with it not going off? I understand it should not go off seconds after the accident but were you injured because of it and have you had the airbag system serviced for the recall?

[WickedMom]

6-25-13 - woman on cell phone failed to yield to the right of way, dashed in front my GT, T-boned, My air bag (driver) went off a good 3.5 seconds after collision, and my gf's (passenger) did not go off AT ALL, not even after being towed to insurance... Help? what to do? who to contact? for the RECALL issue ONLY.

thank you
Call GM customer service asap

Might has a rebuilt title and I keep getting the notice, will be going in soon so we will see.

I'm curious if they do it.. I'm thinking the notification system isn't updated like VIS

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[blue-mayhem]

I took my car in today to get the recall done and now my airbag light is flashing on and off. A fault hasn't came on the DIC yet... just the small light on the left side of the instrument cluster is flashing. My car never had any issues before getting this airbag reprogram. Anyone else have this happen. I'm pissed.

[Zodiac]

I took my car in today to get the recall done and now my airbag light is flashing on and off. A fault hasn't came on the DIC yet... just the small light on the left side of the instrument cluster is flashing. My car never had any issues before getting this airbag reprogram. Anyone else have this happen. I'm pissed.

They didn't do it correctly, you gotta bring it back. That seemed to be a common issue for those that had it done.

[blue-mayhem]

I took the car back and they had it back out in about 10 minutes. There is a 3 step process and it didn't take one of them. So they reloaded the software and it's good now.

[Infekt8gt]

Took mine back the other day, was a real quick in and out, even though they were super busy. No sense in putting something that easy off.