NHTSA Data Explorer

Pontiac

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

Complaints

27,604

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

1,703

Crashes

1,720

Fires

1,442

Top reported issues — Pontiac

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

7,729

Operating state

7,530

Steering behavior

4,087

Reporting mechanism

3,788

Safety restraint issue

3,592

Lighting behavior

2,909

Noise

2,659

Thermal issue

2,623

Fluid issue

2,584

Engine behavior

2,307

Braking behavior

1,655

Driver assistance issue

1,589

Safety restraint behavior

1,493

Vibration/harshness

1,357

Access/entry issue

1,309

Starting behavior

1,198

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,179

Electrical issue

1,063

Performance issue

888

Smell

716

HVAC behavior

468

Ride/handling behavior

400

Powering on/off behavior

353

Wiper/washer behavior

340

Recent change

297

Infotainment behavior

230

Communication/network issue

7

Electrified system issue

1

Most-reported Pontiac models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

G6

5,886

2

Grand Am

5,546

3

Grand Prix

5,270

4

Bonneville

1,989

5

Vibe

1,876

6

Sunfire

1,236

7

Montana

1,062

8

Trans Sport

1,059

9

Solstice

728

10

Firebird

683

11

Torrent

625

12

GTO

615

13

Aztek

599

14

G5

379

15

G8

215

Browse all Pontiac models

All Pontiac models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

6000AztekBonnevilleFirebirdG3G5G6G8Grand AmGrand PrixGTOLeMansMontanaSolsticeSunbirdSunfireTorrentTrans SportVibe

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2007 PONTIAC VIBE

Filed Oct 20, 2026


I have been attempting to complete the recall repair on my passenger airbag with my local A&T Chevrolet dealer in Sellersville, PA. Ive tried twice and each attempt was denied. The NHTSA website says to file a complaint or call their hotline if these repairs are denied.

2008 PONTIAC G6

Filed Oct 9, 2026


The power steering gets really hard when turning I saw it was a recall for it

2009 PONTIAC VIBE

Filed Oct 7, 2026


The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. While driving 20 MPH, the transmission was shifting rough before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle continued driving but at a reduced power. The vehicle stability control(VSC), traction control, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and DTC: P0607 (Powertrain Control Module) was retrieved. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone and advised the contact to report the failure with the…

2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Filed Oct 2, 2026


Took it in to Valvoline for an oil change and they checked the headlights,blinkers etc.They could not get main headlights to come on so they replaced them and they still would not come on.Told me I was going to have to take it to a mechanic.High beams and fog lights work but replaced bulbs and still no low beam headlights.There should be a recall on this since so many are having an issue.

2009 PONTIAC G6

Filed Oct 1, 2026


1 injured
Crash

The cars power steering went out on my son after a power surge going around a slight turn. He went head on with a box truck an been in the hospital for 3 weeks now with multiple compound fractures to his leg, ribs, tibia, fibia, and femur. Never received a recall notice for this recall. I would never of risked my sons life over a recall.

2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE

Filed Sep 30, 2026


There was a recall regarding the airbag sensor. My airbag light was not on, but I brought it into my dealer for repairs. This car is only driven in the summer months and was driven only a few times after the recall was performed. I park it during the winter. The second time I drove it in the spring, the airbag light came on. I called my dealer and informed them of the issue. They told me that the sensor they had installed was defective and I needed to replace the sensor. The only problem is…

2007 PONTIAC VIBE

Filed Sep 25, 2026


My vehicle is part of the Takata Airbag Recall. I had a light come on for the airbag on the dash but the passenger light remains working condition prior to the fix. When I had the fix completed the light was cleared and reset but still comes on after driving for a few minutes. My concern is that the repair in a situation like this is incomplete. The whole safety system is in default if a light is illuminated on the dash. Meaning New or Not my system on a vehicle made to last 100,000s of…

2007 PONTIAC G6

Filed Sep 25, 2026


The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to start and the vehicle was smoking. There was an abnormal burning odor after the failure. The power steering and brakes became inoperable. The steering wheel was difficult to turn. The failure persisted over time. The check engine warning light and ABS warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed. The Fire Department was on the scene. The…

2008 PONTIAC G6

Filed Sep 15, 2026


Problem with completed recall 14V252000. Symptoms have returned. In some vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection can cause voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. This may lead to: Brake lights illuminating without the brake pedal being pressed Brake lights not illuminating when the pedal is pressed Difficulty disengaging cruise control Gear shifter not moving out of PARK without the brake pedal pressed Disablement of crash…

2003 PONTIAC VIBE

Filed Sep 14, 2026


Vehicle wright capacity on manufacturing sticker lists total capacity weight as 8601 pounds or 390KG. Converting 390kg to pounds is 860 pounds.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.