Pontiac G6 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5,890 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file for the Pontiac G6, across 9 model years (2003–2014). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (1,910). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Pontiac G6 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical G6 year: 2006, 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 G6: 1,910 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2007 G6: 1,232 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2008 G6: 1,080 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Pontiac G6 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 3,109 | 6 | 127 |
| Electrical System problems | 994 | 8 | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 964 | 8 | 7 |
| Service Brakes problems | 512 | 7 | 30 |
| Air Bags problems | 409 | 6 | 83 |
| Power Train problems | 378 | 6 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 276 | 6 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 273 | 6 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 193 | 6 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 181 | 6 | 6 |
| Engine problems | 176 | 6 | 8 |
| Suspension problems | 123 | 6 | 7 |
| Structure | 91 | 6 | 20 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 85 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 81 | 5 | 2 |
| Visibility | 57 | 6 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 54 | 6 | 0 |
| Seats | 54 | 6 | 0 |
| Wheels | 50 | 5 | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 41 | 6 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 35 | 5 | 2 |
| Equipment | 30 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 6 | 1 |
| Tires | 23 | 4 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 18 | 5 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Child Seat | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| None | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Pontiac G6 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2010: steering (173) · electrical system (61) · electronic stability control (esc) (55)
- 2009: steering (296) · exterior lighting (190) · electrical system (178) · service brakes (63)
- 2008: steering (420) · exterior lighting (243) · electrical system (225) · service brakes (122) · air bags (101) · power train (83) · vehicle speed control (67) · fuel/propulsion system (52)
- 2007: steering (541) · exterior lighting (232) · electrical system (197) · service brakes (160) · air bags (118) · power train (98) · fuel/propulsion system (82) · vehicle speed control (76)
- 2006: steering (1,220) · electrical system (245) · exterior lighting (198) · air bags (117) · service brakes (116) · power train (89) · fuel/propulsion system (76) · vehicle speed control (69) · service brakes, hydraulic (63) · suspension (56) · engine (55)
- 2005: steering (459) · electrical system (86) · exterior lighting (62)
All Pontiac G6 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 G6 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 G6 | 272 | 2 | — | Steering | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 G6 | 713 | 4 | — | Steering | More complaints than other years |
| 2008 G6 | 1,080 | 4 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 G6 | 1,232 | 4 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 G6 | 1,910 | 6 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 G6 | 679 | 5 | — | Steering | More complaints than other years |
| 2004 G6 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 G6 | 1 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Pontiac G6 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (1,910), 2007 (1,232), 2008 (1,080) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical G6 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Pontiac G6?
Steering, with 3,109 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Pontiac G6 have?
10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.