Pontiac G6 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 459 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Pontiac G6 (2005–2010). The 2006 G6 has the most serious complaints, most often about steering.

Complaints
459
Recalls
5
Model years
6
Worst year
2006

Complaints by model year

3820051302006882007822008892009322010
NHTSA complaints per Pontiac G6 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Pontiac G6 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2006 Pontiac G6 — 130 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Steering
  2. 2009 Pontiac G6 — 89 complaints, 3 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Steering
  3. 2007 Pontiac G6 — 88 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Steering
  4. 2008 Pontiac G6 — 82 complaints, 2 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Steering
  5. 2005 Pontiac G6 — 38 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Steering

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2010 (32 complaints).

Every Pontiac G6 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2010 G6321002Steering
2009 G6893263Steering
2008 G6822224Steering
2007 G6885113Steering
2006 G61304024Steering
2005 G6381003Steering

Most common Pontiac G6 problem areas (all years)

  • Steering
    330 complaints
  • Electrical System
    105 complaints
  • Lighting
    39 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    34 complaints
  • Airbags
    30 complaints
  • Brakes
    28 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    21 complaints
  • Engine
    20 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    20 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    19 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Pontiac G6 received by NHTSA each month.

Pontiac G6 recalls

  • Recall 15V064000Feb 4, 201569,633 vehiclesModel years 2006–2007

    Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V252000May 14, 20142,440,524 vehiclesModel years 2005–2010

    Risk: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V224000Apr 30, 20141,131,113 vehiclesModel years 2005–2008

    Risk: If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the ‘PARK’ position, the transmission may not be in ‘PARK.’ If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

  • Recall 14V153000Mar 31, 20141,373,177 vehiclesModel years 2005–2009

    Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V460000Sep 18, 2012426,240 vehiclesModel years 2008–2010

    Risk: If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.

Other Pontiac models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology