Sell your Pontiac G8 for cash
We buy Pontiac G8s from every year, 2008–2009, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Pontiac G8 by year
The G8 is a full-size car sold from 2008–2009 with engines including 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 215 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 G8 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl | 18–20 | 4 | 71 |
| 2009 G8 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 15–20 | 4 | 144 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Pontiac G8 problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your G8, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Pontiac G8: questions
How much is a junk Pontiac G8 worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete G8s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Pontiac G8s that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2008–2009), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Pontiac G8 year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2009 G8 (144). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, electrical system and suspension.
Which Pontiac G8 year has the most recalls?
The 2008 G8 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 4. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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