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Pontiac G6
Data refreshed October 26, 2026
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Complaints
5,886
Active records
Recalls
11
Active records
TSBs
1,381
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
6
Injuries
156
Crashes
243
Fires
79
Top reported issues — Pontiac G6
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Steering behavior
Operating state
Lighting behavior
Reporting mechanism
Condition issue
Noise
Driver assistance issue
Vibration/harshness
Safety restraint issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Thermal issue
Fluid issue
Electrical issue
Smell
Engine behavior
Starting behavior
Access/entry issue
Performance issue
Braking behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Recent change
Infotainment behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
HVAC behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
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 G6
Filed Oct 1, 2026
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 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…
2009 PONTIAC G6
Filed Sep 13, 2026
I purchased a used 2009 Pontiac G6 for my son less than 7 days ago (3 ). While driving on the highway attempting to exit the ramp, the steering wheel began to get very hard to turn. We nearly crashed! Just yesterday placed the car in park. Although the shifter showed it was in P for park as well as on the dash, the car began consistently moving in reverse. This vehicle is a safety hazard for my child and due to it being a used vehicle Im not protected by a warranty. The 2009 Pontiac G6 recall…
2009 PONTIAC G6
Filed Sep 11, 2026
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [XXX] Component Affected: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Description of Defect: My 2009 Pontiac G6 (VIN: [XXX]) with a manufacturer build date of XXX suffered a sudden, total loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist while driving. The dashboard displayed a power steering warning message and sounded a chime, and the vehicle immediately reverted to heavy manual steering. This sudden loss of power assist heavily increased steering effort, creating an…
2006 PONTIAC G6
Filed Sep 2, 2026
While driving I'm going around a corner and the steering was grabbing and getting tight I had to mussel the car home then it stopped doing it the again and again now my steering has not power steering and when I back up it grabs sometimes out of my hands and almost breaks my arm. This car is a death trap. There were no warnings till it happened
2008 PONTIAC G6
Filed Aug 5, 2026
While driving my 2008 Pontiac G6 Base, I lost electrician power to the vehicle, on my car it utilizes an electric power steering module instead of fluid and a pump. When I lost power to the car the wheel became stiff but when I regained power the steering column while the vehicle was in motion did what I can only describe as Forced knockback or steering as when I attempted to tightly turn the wheel or turn at all the car steering wheel would yank the wheel free from my hands and prevent…
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…
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. …