NHTSA Data Explorer
Pontiac
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
Complaints
27,580
Active records
Recalls
194
Active records
TSBs
3,883
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
116
Injuries
1,700
Crashes
1,717
Fires
1,441
Top reported issues — Pontiac
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Condition issue
Operating state
Steering behavior
Reporting mechanism
Safety restraint issue
Lighting behavior
Noise
Thermal issue
Fluid issue
Engine behavior
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Safety restraint behavior
Vibration/harshness
Access/entry issue
Starting behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Electrical issue
Performance issue
Smell
HVAC behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Recent change
Infotainment behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Most-reported Pontiac models
Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.
Browse all Pontiac models
All Pontiac models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2008 PONTIAC G6
Filed May 19, 2026
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G8. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 mph the cruise disconnected had erroneously deactivated and the brake lights had remained illuminated . The contact replaced brake sensors, emergency brake sensors and ABS Module but the failure continued to occur. The local dealer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact was informed of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000(ELECTRICAL…
2006 PONTIAC G6
Filed May 14, 2026
When first started sometimes power steering does not work. Temporary fix is to restart the car. It's gone out while I was driving. This is very scary and hard to turn when it goes out.
2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Filed May 12, 2026
The vehicle overheated and caught fire.
2006 PONTIAC G6
Filed May 7, 2026
Airbag light staying on dash and the passenger seat does not register a person sitting in it. The passage seat bag alert does not making a sound
2006 PONTIAC G6
Filed May 5, 2026
I have the warning power steering on my dash and it’s getting harder to steer and turn then it quits and does it again it’s not safe at all
2007 PONTIAC G6
Filed May 2, 2026
My 2007 Pontiac G6 GT 3.9 l convertible has the same issue that a lot of the other g6s had with the Passenger Airbag Sensor (NHTSA 07V-146).
2008 PONTIAC TORRENT
Filed May 1, 2026
My sons who is a new driver and has a 2008 Pontiac torrent recently has had the passenger air bag light come on saying passenger airbag off when someone is sitting in the seat so I brought it in and was told that it could possibly be fixed but it’s not a guarantee that it will fix the problem and it will cost over $2500 for a maybe it’ll fix it and they had also indicated that if he was to get in a crash, the airbags will not go off because of this
2010 PONTIAC G6
Filed Apr 28, 2026
The contact owns a 2010 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost electric power steering assist. The electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the electric power steering assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering); however, the year…
2007 PONTIAC G6
Filed Apr 27, 2026
When driving the vehicle on the highway the vehicles steering wheel started shaking lightly and then all of a sudden the steering got hard and locked up the power steering and it also put a message on the stereo display saying “power steering”. I was able to pull aside of the highway and turn the car off and then back on. That seemed to reset it but the steering wheel kept shaking on its own. I drove it to the nearest car mechanic and explained the problem. I was told it’s very common on the…
2008 PONTIAC G5
Filed Apr 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and it was determined that the occupant detection module was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, IG Burton (1 Automotive Blvd, Elkton, MD 21921), and IG Burton (6913 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21061). The dealers informed the contact that the part to repair the vehicle was no longer in production. The vehicle was not repaired.…