Before You Buy a G8!? G8 Common Issues
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- čas přidán 22. 02. 2020
- So you’re thinking about getting a G8 or maybe you just wonder what the common issues are with the cars. Well let me save you the time of asking the question that's been asked on social media thousands of times! In this video i have included some bonuses!!! A Cold Start, A Wicked Burn Out and the Number One reason these cars have been getting totaled out.... I might have missed a few things, so if you think there is something that deserved to be mentioned please leave it in the comments below!!!
- Krátké a kreslené filmy
Go ahead and buy it, you won't regret it.
Agreed, but it does pay off to make sure your getting a well maintained G8! Thanks for watching!
I've had mine for 2 years
Love the picture
Bro Fist!
@@theaveragemechanic I’m gonna upgrade from my G6 to a G8. Anything will be better maintained than my G6 😂 I bought it for $1000
over a decade later and it still looks amazing.
Agreed!!
Yes ‼️🤯
I'm sad pontiac don't make nothing nomore I wanted them to redesign some of their older models. Specifically the firebird trans am. I love that thing along with other models they made
It's a big shame that GM dropped out of Australia when they did. If they had stayed, imagine what they could have achieved . My first car was the first model Holden. I now own a 2010 VE Commodore, arguably the best they made. Good video. Thanks
Thank you and I agree 100%!!
As a 2008 G8GT owner this was a great video. Have had similar issues with mine and have owned it since 36k at 17 years old. I am now 28 years old and I’m still driving here proudly at 169k. She has been my daily driver since then and I can’t express how much I love the car. With some work done and added HP she is the demon I will never get rid of. Doing my own work over the years, I’ve only ran into minor engine issues like injectors. Believe it or not, the carrier bearing is actually original to the car. I will be replacing it within the next oil change as per there’s a small shake now, but honestly nothing major. I’ve had 2 accidents in the car….. BUT I was rear ended twice!!! My body shop had no problem getting parts believe it or not, so I’ve been very lucky owning this car my whole life. Finally will be buying another car as a new daily driver, but you must be crazy if you think I’d trade in the G8. She’s with me forever. I want to buy a lower mileage one as a toy and drop some serious power into her like my 20 year old self wanted but couldn’t afford lol. Love these cars and love the community that comes with owning them. Always so stoked when I see another one and honk like crazy. NJ, has a few of them driving around! Thanks for all the added info that was unknown and new things to watch for!
Your GXP is GORGEOUS. Get out and drive her 😉
Do you have any trouble finding parts for it? I was thinking of buying one but not sure if it’ll be a pain to search for parts or not and if it’s expensive
I'm in the club with an '09.5 G8-GT with 22K on it. I'm 84 YO so I love my ride and respect it. Bought it in '08 new after i gave my 68 GTO conv. to my son. Keep up your message, you make big sense...
Thats badass
I own a 09 white g8 gt, everytime I open the garage and say look at that sexy bish lol
Sounds 1000% like me!!! Thanks for watching!
I got a white 08 gt.i do the same 🤣.im looking at her now
Great information brother. This is from a daily driven 09GT owner. Everyone here that are G8 owners we have something special. Keep the videos rolling.👍
Thanks for watching!!
I thought i had something special (G8) until i put it on the scanner at auto zone and the timing system popped up, expensive parts by the way. Been having a hard time and a migraine just thinking about it.
They are special but like everything else over ten years old they gonna need proper maintenance!!!! Join the g8 groups on Facebook for more help getting this sorted out!!! Also I can help answer questions too find me on Insta @colepowersXL
I have a black 09 g8 base model and I love it, and they still look just as good as the new cars just had the all new bushings trans mount, and carrier bearing, front end alignment, it rides and runs great
Nice!
I have the UK version,which is marketed here by Vauxhall, mine is a Supercharged 2009 6.2 ltr with a 650 HP remap which was done remotely from Australia by one of the top Holden tuners,has to be done on a dyno.....absolute beast to drive!
Holy crap sound good
I really enjoyed your video. I have a Liquid Red '09 G8 GT that I bought new off the dealer's lot. My then wife and I were retired and for the first couple of years it was a road car and spent most of the time in the garage. As I recall it had about 30K on it when my wife died. I met a new, younger lady who is still in the workforce and began driving her to and from work. The miles piled up and now it has 189K on it but is now back to being a once-in-awhile driver. I'm too old to want to work on cars anymore so it's always been dealer-serviced. They have been great and I became friends with my service advisor who discounts their labor rate and will price match parts from online sources. I've never rear-ended anyone but I've been rear-ended twice. I put VMR wheels on it, otherwise it's stock. I've replaced the harmonic balancer and the struts once and had the dreaded DOD cam follower failure, but not until about 170K. We have emissions testing here in AZ so I didn't do the delete at that time. Other than that it's been amazing. It still gets inquiring looks on the street and even though I'm pushing 79, it still lives in the fast lane on the Interstate.
She sounds like a real machine and I’m glad she’s been getting you through everything and back for the last 11 years!!! She sounds like she’s ready for 11 more!! Thanks for watching!! I appreciate the positive feedback!
@@theaveragemechanic Well deserved. Thanks again
I’ve had my base 2008 since new off the showroom floor. So far after 110K miles not much trouble. Replaced TPMS sensors, some other minor repairs.
Still like mine.
Ive been looking for a video the explains all the issues with the G8 all in one neatly wrapped video and this is it, thanks 🤘
Nice video!! I drive one but with the wheel on the correct side lol, i have a black 2008 SS-V and love it to bit's, Maintenance is the key to keeping any car on the road and being a sensible driver helps too. Parts are much easier for us to get here, so it is easier for us to keep them on the road, i also worked in a factory that made parts for these cars like the door trims and many other parts. Keep the video's coming mate. 👍
Thank you very much Jeremy!! Hope to catch you in the next episode!
This was a very helpful and informative video. This helped me better understand how to take care of this car and things I need to look out for and give me a better understanding on how to take care of this car. Definitely a 5 star review on my end
I’m so glad I saw this video. Almost all of these are things that broke on mine. I also have found out why there is a thumping coming from my driveshaft. Thank you.
No worries buddy glad I could help!
Thank You kindly, your review was spot on.
I look forward to seeing more of your great content.
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Thank you James I appreciate it!!! And there is much more on the way!!! Catch you in the next episode!
As a GXP owner since 2009 I can say you made a great video. I have been lucky enough to only come across 3 issues you have mentioned. Headliner, suspension and carrier bearing. Other than that, it has been the best car I have ever owned. Everyone compliments my car. I keep it looking brand spanking new. Anyone able to get one is lucky since there aren't many around. Fixing this car / maintenance is hella expensive. Especially all the tires I always have to replace. I encourage you to unlock your VIM and install a rear camera if you haven't yet. It's amazing what you can see on your radio screen.
Nice!!! Thanks for watching!!
I been looking at the g8 but they all got 90k miles and up any advice
@Semaj Hill
Yes, buy anyway.
90k is low. These cars aren't your everyday Honda or Toyota.
It's a cult at this point.
Awesome video brother, very informative !! I bought my 2009 G8GT brand new, have had several of these issues 👍🏻👍🏻, but I love this car !!!
At 19 yo I bought a g8 v6… totaled it by someone sideswiping me and I went into a telephone pole at 40 mph. I always loved that car. Now I’m 26 and I just bought a 09 g8 gxp swapped gt. And I never want to get rid of her. After about 5 different vehicles and 6 long years. I found one that is spec’d out exactly how I would from factory.
Bought G8 08 base fully loaded last year 96000 miles. Just needed a car. Super fun for a stock v6. I have never seen another one on the road. Your video explains why :)
Well it started as a rare car and now soooo many have been totaled it’s now a super super rare car!!! I’m glad your enjoying your’s and thank you for watching!!!!
Love your car, very clean and love your personality dude. Rock on!
You the man, very honest, am very much aware of what you pointed out. Keep it up ma man, Mike from ZA
All I have to say is...yep! Great vid...spot on. Bought mine new in 09 and still have it....still love it.
Lol thanks for watching!!!
Thank you for this video it’s actually really cool I was just sitting here thinking I wanna get one of these cars but I’m not exactly sure what the nuances are between them you know so it’s nice to know that there’s someone out there that actually knows what the fuck they’re doing and is able to inform us and what’s going on I’m gonna get one soon so appreciate I’ll be in touch later bud
I own a 2009 G8 GT, I got the car when it was the ripe age of 15 from my cousin, who immediately bought the car back in 09 after he drove my dad's 08 GT. He gave me a great family discount, and a cold air intake to put on it. The car had 140,000 miles, interstate driven daily, bone stock. I put the air intake on, and from that mod forward she's turned into an absolute ripper. I wasn't into cars until I got this one, so I started light with a full audio system overhaul. I slowly got more knowledgeable about cars through CZcams, and When the pandemic hit, I decided to do the DOD delete on my car because I started to get the infamous cold start lifter tick. With CZcams knowledge only, I ripped the engine apart, put it back together with her sweet new cam (texas speed stage 1), got it tuned, and the rest is history. I since then completely overhauled the brake, I put a hydroboost system in it (kinda regret bc of how much it cost me in the end) but she stops beautifully. I got the front bumper and hood repainted, and added some black stripes to the hood. After that I paint corrrected the car and ceramic coated it. I also fully rebuilt the transmission and put a Yank 3200 stall converter in, which leads me to where the car is today. On the dyno she made 415 hp and 445 tq. Absolutely love the car to death, and a wonderful daily driver for an 18 year old. My future plans are to preserve my dads car, since his only has 70,000 miles and is garage kept (mine has never been in a garage), and make mine into a boosted beast, but the bank account has to wait for that! I will make a video on her soon!
Nice!!! Thanks for watching and sharing!
thanks for the info cole , good things to keep in mind tomorrow im going to pickup a 2009 GT :D
Awesome video brother!!!!!!! I almost got one two years ago!!! I ended up getting an 01Trans Am instead. The t-tops got me!! Lol Love the video! You delivered your message superbly brother!!!
Thank you so much for the support!!! And thanks for watching!
My wife and I have a white 09 GT with the sports package, and its been a great car. Im saying this as a Ford guy, and Ford diesel tech. We bought it used 1 owner, in 2012 at 35k, now just under 80k. Previous owner traded it in because the warranty was out by time. Literally like new, always garaged. We dont drive it much, and she definitely sits a lot. Never any problems other than the tpms, and pillow block on the driveshaft.
Need to get it out and some people see it. Like brand new still, head liner, seats, everything, absolutely mint. Lucky to have landed this particular one back then when working at the Ford dealership in moab Utah. Ours always has been garage kept. Still stays in the garage, maybe that helps the headliner. Its perfect still.
We have gotten many offers of up to $25k. Nope. I'm not a chevy guy, but this is one BADASS gm product. Only other sports car that I'd want would be the GT 350R. This is likely more comfortable, roomy and classy, as well as functional for luggage for vacations.
I wont lie, every time we take it out, I'm worried something will happen to it, so we drive our three other replaceable vehicles instead. We know what we have, and we love it to death.
Nice video brother, and nice ride! 😎
Love ya videos bro thanks for the information 🙏 on this car I just purchased one I need tht information..frfr
It’s the only car I’ve ever had that you can’t walk away from without turning around and looking at it👍
I’ve experienced most of these problems. Good video !!!!!!!
Thanks for the positive response! Hope to catch you in the next episode!!!
thank you very much for the detailed and will informing video!
I own a 2009 Lumina SS (another rebrand of the holden/pontiac G8 GT)
you just got yourself a happy and loyal subscriber from Jordan!
Nice and thank you, got more videos on the way soon!!!
Looking forward to your videos !
It would be great if you post a review / recommendation video regarding exhaust systems..
I read a lot and i am thinking full kooks system will give the deepest sound i could get out of the car..
I am also going with pedders extreme coil-overs as my stock suspension is broken and needs replacement.
Kooks makes great headers!!! I run magnaflow mufflers on mine! Thanks for watching!
Improper maintenance is right! I have an 05 Gto and I have some of these issues too: suspension, headliner, driveshaft among some of its own unique quirks and when I got mine, I had to do a lot of suspension stuff to get it up to speed as well as a tune up, replace a pulley and some belts and the throttle body. I luckily don’t daily mine, but it can be a pain in the ass. I still love it though
Most older cars are all gonna need something, I think these are well worth the effort!!! Thanks for watching!
Honest and true. I bought mine brand new ...G8 GT09 ..Best of the best !
Thanks for watching!!
How did I not see this after the H2 video???!!! This was awesome!!!! By the way, were you reading the list of problems on my car???😲 I made a slush fund just because the parts are so expensive now. I go to Australia every year and want to bring back so many parts with me, but it's hard to fit a quarter panel in your carry on!!!!🤪 Oh well...back to wrenching on the car....
Bring me back a front half cut of a falcon and a back half of a maloo next time you come back!!!!! Add me on Insta I love to check out you cars @colepowersXL
Great video! I've got two G8's - a GT and a GXP.
Post up a video of that GXP.
Loved the information on this, thanks
Glad I could help, thanks for watching!
I’ve got the exact same car in Australia. I have a 2010 with only 47000km on the clock. Love the way yours is lowered. Love the sound
Holden VE nice!!! It’s on H&R springs and those are magnaflow mufflers
Nice 👍
Thanks for the great info. Just bought a 2009 g8 gt today.
Nice congratulations!
Just scooped up a Stryker blue g8 gt 4 days ago mostly stock so far so good loving the car video answered a lot of my questions great video 👍🏻
Congratulations on the rarest color G8!! And thank you for your kind words! I have a lot more G8 content on the way so I hope to catch you again in future episodes!
sucha sexy car. Never really cared for pontiac but this has me drooling
It’s understandable. But they’re from Australia so they’re something different!!
@@theaveragemechanic they may be technically from australia but a lot about these cars (the chevy ss & gto too) are very american in spirit.
Just bought a clean title g8 today for 3k I feel so blessed. Guy thought the motor was blown. I towed it home, pit a new battery and it crunk right up! Ticked for a second and been smooth ever since
May the force be with you!!!
This video is great man!
Thanks for watching!
Literally everything you said about front suspension is TRUE. Got mine back in April and it was some of the first few things that needed to get fixed.
think i should go ahead and get some nice shocks for mine then ?
@@cdot. yes. Either way I’m sure the replacement will be needed eventually
09 G8 GT owner - fantastic video. They are great cars - just educate yourself about the common issues. Great video at summarizing them.
Randomly watched this vid and the meme at the beginning is a buddy’s car at my shop 😂😂 🤙🏽
Love the vid & I love my PSM G8 GT man. My dad had one Liquid Red first & I ended up having a crush on his to the point that I ended up owning one in 2012 with 42k on it after searching for about 3 months. I now have 165k on it & its about that time to change the timing cover gasket since I have a bad oil leak. Oh & that Airbag Fault sensor is something I've had for a while that I want to get rid of too. I just got 4 new tires, Had all my brakes down plus Im going to have the Spark plugs and cables swapped out. Rides like a dream now.
Nice! Thanks for watching!
Great video. Would add ABS wiring harness and clunking front control arms. But overall very durable I have 204k on my GT, bought new.
Damn my G8 had the hanging front bumper,clear coat peeling,saggy headliner/side panels,bad tps,steering issues u talked about,cruise control would randomly stop working,ac did go out and I had the dreaded alarm that would go off randomly all day.Overall still loved the car even tho it was the v6 and it was still a good looker.
Specially since a Holden started off as an economy you know ride for them real cheap economy car for them for the masses you know down under under... what about Vauxhall didn’t Vauxhall make these also? Like i Know Holden and Vauxhall were GM products but I thot the Holden’s were you kno your DownUnder Cavalier and your Vauxhalls were the DownUnder GTO or whatevr GTO w/a pick up bed...I Love this Video bro I Really do! Very informative and ya seem like a dude that I wouldn’t mind a Cheers with a couple a beers and some Idk mildly inappropriate jokes and LOTS of sarcasm as well as a swift Punch in the mouth if ya get outta line...Sound about Right? You get what im sayin, anyways dude I Subscribed cuz i dig the energy man!
Very good video Cole. I have a V6 and I had the front grill fly out at highway speed and there is still a scratch on my windshield. Also the hazard button sticks. Just had coolant system leaks fixed and now I have the cyl 6 P0306 misfire error. Argh...
Glad you like the video and thanks for watching and I’m glad you’re enjoying your car!
Every it not All G8 in northern Cali has been In a Sideshow🥺
Love driving my G8. It isn't the GXP, just a GT with A LOT of miles on it. It sat undriven for a long time and has a few issues, but I love it.
Good video bro👌🏽 definitely accurate and positive.
Thanks for watching!
That Stryker Blue G8 on the side of the highway in the rain that has the front end smashed - I've used that on Facebook as an April Fool's joke numerous times haha. Got it from Google Images too.
Lmao !!! Thanks for watching!
The front suspension on my GT was bad enough (especially the strut mounts), that the ride height was the same after installing Monroe GT sport struts and King Spring SL springs! And for you guys with sagging headliners, I recovered mine with fabric from Headliner Doctor- it's a great match to the factory fabric. Don't skimp out on the glue either. Something else to look after, is the 3rd brake light attached to the headliner. Mine liked to flop around a lot, especially with the windows down at highway speeds, to the point of cracking badly. After installing a good used one, I mounted a small aluminum tab on the rear window at the bottom of the light housing to hold it in place. It's just a small piece of flat stock, easily bent in a bench vise, with good 3M body trim tape holding it on.
Nice!! Good tips
What year GTP you got? I have a '99 SSEi with an L36 and XP cam, that engine was in 2 or 3 other Grand Prixs throughout the years. Originally came out of a '97 GT I picked up for a grand when I was in the army (maybe 2003'ish), top swapped it when top swapping was just becoming a thing, a guy with an Impala (Lloyd?) was the first person I knew of that did it, lots of fun collecting parts one piece at a time via ebay, Ed Morad, GPForums, etc as I tried to copy his build. That 4T60E in that '97 GT would chirp going into 2nd, maybe the boost had some effect on the vac modulator. Now I have so many 3800 parts in the garage from so much time working on them, I just can't justify not having a car powered by one of them around. While it's been in the bonne, I've kept the 3.5 pulley on and just putt around. Since E85 is 30 cents cheaper than 87, I might just switch it over and see if the stock pump can feed the 60# injectors I have in my toolbox down to a 3.1 pulley, that big old car will be moving pretty good at that point.
Everytime I see a widebody Charger I just laugh. These were the OG widebody sedans and look better 💯
lol thanks for watching!!
Nah😂 chargers are the best looking muscle car, but this doesn't look timeless
G8 V6 is a Non-Interference engine. You dont have to worry about anything coming in contact in the case of timing chain slack or a skipped tooth.
Yes but damage can still happen if the chain breaks or stretches out excessively. Like chipping or wearing down of the teeth of any of the gears... sounds like headaches!!! Thanks for watching!
The video I been looking for 👍🏽
Glad to help! Thanks for watching!!
Ive just recently started my journey with this car as it is my first project muscle car at 19. I bought my 09 G8 GT six months ago and it had 193k on the clock. It’s now at 205k and the only issues I’ve had with it so far is the headliner(redid with suede), hazard button(pushed in and haven’t messed with since ive got the car), oil pressure switch(fixed), carrier bearing is going out at the moment and the evap solenoid is bad (waiting to have the money to redo my subframe and suspension and will complete at same time). The car has muffler delete, Camaro transmission pan and cold air intake but is still factory untouched. It has been well maintained since before I’ve had it and runs good. Still has the DOD and everything. Dont get me wrong, it still handles like a 200k + car, but I would take it on a 750 mile beach trip with no worries. My plans for it is to completely redo everything in phases. 1st completely redo the suspension and subframe including putting a 3.27 lsd diff in it. Then finding a low mileage 6.2l and a 6l80 out of a Camaro and build them both and throw them in the car. I plan on doing this work all myself and I’m excited to learn about working on cars more in depth and making this car my own.
Great video, mate. Yeah I'm Australian and I own a 2011 Holden VE Commodore which has the same body as yours minus the Pontiac front bumper and the left-hand drive, of course.
I have a bearing type noise barely noticeable unless driving close to a wall to hear the echo. I never thought of the carrier bearing, I'll get my mechanic to check that too. Cheers.
Another issue for perhaps your Florida viewers is the sun fade. I'm in Queensland, Australia and these cars duco fades rapidly. Keep it under cover although it mainly effect the darker colours as I've never seen fade on white or silver Commodores..
BTW, nice car. 👍
I’m a proud owner and now I kno I really made a good choice buying my 2009 V-6 base model. I had to learn the hard way replacing my front end twice. I’m a proud owner going on 9yrs.
I've had mine since 2012. Haven't had any major problems with it until now. I think my tie rod or control arms are busted because there's some play and vibration on the steering wheel when turning. I am traveling for a few months for work now but I plan on working on that issue as soon as I get back. Nice video, man.
Oh, and the issue with the TPMS is true also. Damn that thing.
Lol thanks for watching and the positive feed back! Catch you in the next episode!
I daily a G8 GT and I have seen most of these issues, your so lucky to have the unicorn GXP.
Thank you Daniel!! And yes I am very lucky! But I waited along time and searched for about a year after I was financially ready to find the perfect!!!
@anonymous The charcoal canister is mounted to the body above the rear suspension cradle.
Love this! I got my 09 GT! Pushing 515HP😊
My brother got one seven years ago and I wanted one so bad and now I finally got mines about 7 months ago. Im like a kid at a candy store every day that I drive it to work! Great video brother! 😂😂😂 #09G8GT #subscribed
Welcome to the club buddy!! Does your brother still have his??? I’m going on 7 years myself!!! I’m pretty sure I’m gonna keep it forever!
@@theaveragemechanic no sir, my brothers burned up and caught fire 8 months ago.. check out his channel @builtbylondon his was fully built and a shame to see that happen to him..
I almost cried when I got mine today so fun. I drive like a grandpa though I ain’t killing mine. 😭
Congratulations on the new G!!! Welcome to the club! And thank you for watching!!!!!
@finneygames can you disclose price ? And private or dealer? Stock or mod? That last question is my biggest concern... and the crazy used car market right now. Here are my thoughts and assumptions and maybe cats can reply and confirm or correct me? Thx
1. So I imagine the available inventory ranges from beat to shit to pristine. What would be your reccomended target for level of modification/add ons considering price and likely owner care given to the car) should I aim for stock? Aim for just to the level of cam upgrade and tuning?) or go for a higher level of modification, get more bang for ur buck if u will?
Price: we are in an unprecedented used bubble right now, due to several unique circumstances alligning (pandemic, inventory scarcity, highest level of cash reserves in 25 yrs, production shut downs for new models ,
Timing of Lease expirations, etc) however we are seeing this taper off after about 5 yrs or more (highest premium is for models in the 2014-2018 range. So these may not be impacted by this. Also, if I have something to trade ur gonna get premium value for it right now depending what it is of course . And I imagine these wouldn’t be a dealers fav car to move. Simply too much for the average driver. But I imagine these stay pretty steady on the private market, which is likely where the majority of acquisitions are made. I would assume price has little volatility in private markets and sells in same range under most market conditions. I dunno still researching of course but wanted to hear from cats that are active in this community, especially recent purchases. Thanks , and be safe (in driving and otherwise )
P2P Portal Hola! I just bout mine for 10k off the offer up app. Car had 208,000 miles on it at bone stock. It needed a little work but I did myself. I’d never by from a dealer with the market and economy right now... It is my only car and daily I would’ve paid 15k but no higher
@Chront mine was in better condition then all the 9k ones I saw. And most of the 9k ones were 180k miles and salvage titles. Just from what I saw... or they were too far away if they were good.
@Chront not necessarily, you dont have enough info to make that statement honestly. was the car one owner, with records?
Great video, keep it up!
Thanks! Hope to catch you next time!
I have a pontiac ssv ute here in Aus,i believe it is 1 of 500 made here,had cam and heads etc done and its a fantastic performance car thats given me no issues at all,im sure my,cousins in USA would have loved these although i think someare finding their way in,cheers
Sounds Fancy!!! Thanks for watching!!
That's awesome. I to am a proud owner of a 2009 Pontiac g8gt. Love it. I lost a wiper blade at 100 mph. Lol
Lol
@@theaveragemechanic yeah my wife washed my and hit the wiper lock. I was on the throttle and hit the wiper to clean off some debris and the wiper went flying and arm kept going scratched my windshield so bad I had to have it replaced. Oops
One of my favorite cars I ever owned, sadly it turned into a curse that just hit its mileage that felt like everything had to go wrong at once. Engine dropped a valve at 82,000 miles, total engine loss. Got a new engine and got it tuned to remove the DoD which made the car soooo much better to drive in, especially with cat delete long tube headers. Carrier bearing had to be replaced, totally shot, TPMS all died at the exact same week. throttle body position sensor caused the electric gas pedal to get stuck, had to replace pedal and throttle body. All in all still one of the best sounding and bad ass cars I ever owned. Traded mine in recently but I miss it all the time, but it was such a joy while it lasted.
Nice!!! Thanks for watching!! Maybe another one, one day??
@@theaveragemechanic maybe if i can become a better mechanic, only dabble at best, got uncles who are good mechanics, but ive always been a car enthusiast, and i loved the hell out of the g8, even with its massive problems
sick burnout to kickoff the video im sold
Thank you and thanks for watching!
This video was great, excellent stuff
And nice bit of kit, behind ya
Thank you! More to come very soon!!
Just bought my VE SS Special Edition (pontiac front) . In Australia. Never liked the front ends originally as thought ve ss front was better, but now il never go back . G8 front looks tuff. Thanks for vid
Thank you for watching and for the positive Aussie feed back!!!!
u just made me want to get this from the beginning of the video
Nice!!! Thanks for watching!
Great video man.
Thank you I appreciate it! Hope to catch you in the next episode!!
I’ve heard great things about the G8 GT. I plan on getting an 09, simply for the Bluetooth and 87 octane. I’ve been doing a lot of looking for common problems in these cars before I get one, and I’m glad to see that most people never have issues other than basic maintenance. These cars are very easy to find and they average 18k to 25k and I’m very eager to snag one for myself.
I only put 91 in my gt
Even tbe v6 take 91
Just recently bought a g8 gt gt hat had 26k Miles for 18,000...I am happy with my purchase outside is really good paint is amazing and inside is immaculate.
Nice!!! That’s a good deal for the miles!! What color did you get? Did it have any mods??
Cole Powers XL white and bone stock which is what I was looking for I did not want another’s person car with mods...just yesterday bought kooks LT headers and solo exhaust then the next step would be in 4 months bringing the car up to Livernois and get one of there packages in the car.
Nice!!! Enjoy!!
Sounds like to me those are all SYMPTOMS of a very fast car.lol . Love your video. At the end of the day it's worth it..IT'S YOU DRIVERS..lol . Yappers sad as it is.😁👊👌👍
Lol!! Yes!! Thanks for tuning in!!!
Had to settle for a '09 base model because there were no GT and definitely no GXP models here in Massachusetts. It did have a previous owner who was in a driver side front-end accident, but it was rebuilt to the point of not even noticing. They even matched the paint code spot on. I'm only reminded about the accident by the fact that the low beam headlight clamp is different from the original. Came with 86,700 miles. I split this as a daily with my Camry. No real issues as of yet other than the possible Carrier Bearing and the driver power seat control coming off. I waited 11 years for one, and like I said it may not be a GT or GXP but I'm still glad I finally got at least a version of it.
Nice! Carrier bearing is pretty easy to switch!
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You forgot about the driver power seat control coming off as a problem.
This is the first time I’m hearing of it being a problem for anyone except for a few people that had the dealership do the seatbelt recall and they fucked it up. It’s away from everything unless it was stepped on or kneeled on or pulled on hard or something. Easily fixed unfortunately with new parts of the retaining clips are broken ....
Damm i cant wait to join the club. Almost there , just need to find a well maintained g8.
Good luck in your search!!! Holding out for the right one will definitely be worth it!!!
The front window moulds on the side of your front window need replacing. Also your door moulds need replacing. The 6 speed Automatic transmission will eventually go on you. I don't know if he mentioned these thing's as it's to long a video so I didn't watch to the end. As per my picture I have a 07 SS Commodore L98. I've replaced camshalf sensor, crankshaft sensor, left rear wheel bearing, motor mount's, radiator, starter motor, front lower control arm's and bushes, all window mould set's, steering wheel, gear knob, front and rear light's and much more. Long live the Commodore.
Own a 09 with 38,500 miles,have not yet noticed any of the problems you stated but did have key fob problem and power window issue. All the windows would not work,and local repair shops could not find the problem. I took it to the dealer and thay said there was no power to the interior fuse for the windows, thay found a wire in the engine fuse area that had come loose,thay resecured the connection and thay are working fine now.
Cool, well with only 38k on the car clearly she has a long life ahead of her!!! Thanks for watching!
I have had 2 GTO's a black 2004 and a spice red metallic 2006 both totaled by some asshole
And 2 2009 G8's first rear ended by a kid joy riding his dad's 60's Ford truck and my current still okay G8 I love these cars and plan on keeping this one you where really spot on with this review man
Haha, I love these videos....yeah we mod the shot out of our 4 door cars, then beat the hell out of them and wonder why shit breaks!!! I got mine off the showroom, and granted i only have 50k miles on it but, I take care of it too. It stays in garage and of course I get on it sometimes. Hello.....it is a 4 door car with a big motor. You want to race around by a sports car. Get real.
Hey mate, Im in australia and i have a nov 2009 hsv clubsport r8 . holden special vehicle version of the commodore fitted the the corvette 6.2 litre ls3. of the time. someone chucked in a magnuson 2300 magnacharger kit in it . before i bought it second hand. i had to replace a few things . roof liner as you said . coil packs , brake pads and discs,front right lower plastic chair cover.
but it does rip , and fun car, cheers from australia..I replaced the radio with a kahan unit. but maybe an alpine unit might be a bit nicer. replaced battery as well.
Me, a 2007 SSV Commodore in that same colour as shown here, 6 speed manual and L98 under the bonnet. Hood lining sagging down, previously fixed harmonic balancer once already, they definitely don't like to be revved hard. Yep, great car if maintained properly.
Nice! Thanks for watching!
Interesting thoughts about the front end collisions maybe some G8 drivers at fault but I have an 09 GT in magnetic gray and I call it the stealth car because apparently it is invisible at times. I bought it new and have never had a car where so many people pull out right in front of you. Have barely avoided several crashes. Love the car but have to always be diligent. Wonder if other owners have this experience . The car ? The color? It is a daylight issue not so much at night. Maybe the G8’s give other drivers speed judgement issues ??
Man!! I miss mine tremendously. I'm seriously considering buying a clean gt v6, and merging it with a late model ctsv
V6 G8 is just a base, you would be best buying the actual GT and going full LSA if you got the cash.
I agree with this statement 110%
I owned the true version of this car(VE SS walkinshaw upgraded package)for 7 years and only had one issue and that was the wiring for the abs on the rear diff cradle and that was it.
Cool story mate…. Thanks for watching!
Awesome video 👍
Thanks for watching!! I’m glad you liked it!
You released this video on the day I bought my G8 XD
Nice!!! How do you like it?
Cole Powers XL absolutely love it, my dad got me in love with them and I was lucky enough to get one for my first car. It’s only the V6 so I plan to 6.0 swap it once this lockdown is over and I get to working again.
Sweet!
Is your g8 the black one on your cover photo. I literally just screenshotted it of google a hr ago because I’m hopefully buying a g8 this week and wanted a reference for a look
sam parkin no it’s not but mine looks identical, the paint on the hoods not holding up very well😔
Great video!
Thanks for watching hope to catch you in the next episode!
Original owner of 08 g8gt
after 14 years and 170k car has been very reliable but most of these issues he mentioned happens. Suspension changed, carrier barring changed, re attached rear spoiler, ball joints replaced car shakes under braking when they go and headliner started sagging on pass side. Add to list radiatior upper connection cracks as it plastic had to replace radiator at 120k. Beyond that no check engine lights no mechanical breakdowns.
Bought a gt with 210k stock everything about 6 months ago. Only issues I’ve come across are,
Carrier bearing noise when going into reverse
Trans shifts up slow after full throttle pulls
Lifter tick in sub zero weather
Interior peices falling off/headliner(I put it back up with pins)
Squeaky suspension and wheel shake when in braking.(haven’t fixed yet but I think it’s strut bushings and control arms)
Still has its scoops. Spoiler fell off so I bondoed over it. I like it better that way
Thing is still mad fast for it’s mileage and weight. Definitely down on power after 100mph through
I bough my ‘09 G8 GT in 2015. Had only 8300 miles on it. Love my car to death. But this car is not made for New York roads. Had to replace 3 struts, left control arm is going bad so yeah it’s been a battle with this car lol. Mechanically it’s been great but had to recently replace the alternator. Also the drivers seat..man if any car needed memory seats it’s this! Once someone changes the configuration of the seat it’s so hard to get it back lol. Was considering trading it in for a Taurus SHO, all my friends told me don’t even think about it you can get that car anytime. Not a G8. So I’m keeping it for a while :)
Mine a one owner manual box, the 09 HSV GTS with the additional full walkinshaw upgrade and supercharger option, 317 kw just not enough now 457 at wheels. I have treated it well since purchase no damage. Can feel the road in the seat 180000 km a s still pulling like a bull elephant. Comfortable. I’ve had no problems you mention. But I don’t think I’m in a burnout competition or getting lap record on the track. Treat it right look after it and it’s a reward. Mines a daily
And don’t forget you driving an Australian commodore. Search HSV VE GTS. That’s what you want
Nice!!! Thanks for watching!!!
Respect bud
I was in a flip over in a g6 gt someone hit me in the side and I loved that car. I am now looking for a g8 because it's rear wheel drive and I have the option of a v8
I love my G8 GT 🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥
My dad bought a g8 gxp, silver with red and black interior, stick, off the lot and its only got like 2500 miles on it, just sitting on a lift in his building. pristine condition obviously, its kinda like a picture on the wall I guess.