NHTSA Data Explorer

Pontiac G6

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

5,882

Active records

Recalls

11

Active records

TSBs

1,414

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

2,865

Operating state

2,343

Lighting behavior

1,438

Reporting mechanism

1,296

Condition issue

1,015

Noise

728

Driver assistance issue

561

Vibration/harshness

513

Safety restraint issue

481

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.

2010 PONTIAC G6

Filed Jul 6, 2026


I lost my low beams about a year ago and also one high beam. Just one month ago that headlight went out also. I have read that there are wiring problems r/t the Pontiac G6. I am unable to drive my car at night without headlights. The fuses, bulbs and relay switches are intact and working. My mechanic says it’s a wiring problem. Is the manufacturing company responsible for this kind of problem? Other electrical issues are present. When my seatbelt is on I get a message that it is not. …

2006 PONTIAC G6

Filed Jul 6, 2026


The vehicle experienced a complete failure of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) motor, matching the identical failure symptoms of NHTSA Recall 15V064000, but this specific VIN is excluded from the campaign. Operating this vehicle without electronic power assist put extreme torsional stress on the manual steering linkage over time. On August 14, 2025, while executing a low-speed turn in a drive-through, the intermediate steering shaft suffered a catastrophic structural failure and completely…

2006 PONTIAC G6

Filed Jun 27, 2026


Recall I got a electric problem plus air bags problem plus TC problem 🙄

2007 PONTIAC G6

Filed Jun 23, 2026


The contact owns a Safety 1st Car Seat, Model Type: Grow & Go, Model Number: CC413-GYU, Manufactured Date: 01/29/2025. The contact stated that the car seat was installed in a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the headrest pad had detached, and the foam in the car seat head rest was exposed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The car seat was not replaced.

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…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.