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Pontiac G6

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

5,878

Active records

Recalls

11

Active records

TSBs

1,415

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

6

Injuries

153

Crashes

242

Fires

79

Top reported issues — Pontiac G6

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Steering behavior

2,864

Operating state

2,343

Lighting behavior

1,438

Reporting mechanism

1,294

Condition issue

1,013

Noise

728

Driver assistance issue

561

Vibration/harshness

513

Safety restraint issue

478

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

353

Thermal issue

302

Fluid issue

300

Electrical issue

258

Smell

212

Engine behavior

182

Starting behavior

176

Access/entry issue

157

Performance issue

150

Braking behavior

136

Ride/handling behavior

118

Safety restraint behavior

101

Powering on/off behavior

61

Recent change

49

Infotainment behavior

47

Wiper/washer behavior

28

HVAC behavior

22

Communication/network issue

1

Electrified system issue

1

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.

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).

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…

2006 PONTIAC G6

Filed Apr 24, 2026


The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started pulling to the right. The steering wheel was forcefully returned to the center. Additionally, on other occasions while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. There were two unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not…

2007 PONTIAC G6

Filed Apr 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the air bag warning light and check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle was nearly involved in a T-bone crash. The contact forcefully turned the steering wheel to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, it was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The…

2008 PONTIAC G6

Filed Apr 8, 2026


Fuel pump defective, return hose onto the top of fuel pump starts to leak fuel.Which can led to car stalling out from not having the correct fuel pressure which caused the engine to stall everywhere,the road,fire hazard,etc.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.