2006 Pontiac G6 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2006 Pontiac G6, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 105,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “traction control” (9% of reports).
- 89power train complaints
- 105,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Traction control: mentioned in 8 of 89 complaints (9%)
- Shift cable: mentioned in 5 of 89 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2006 Pontiac G6 at $2,100, and half of them between $1,500 and $2,800.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 73 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 89 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Pontiac G6 power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
Risk: If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the ÂPARK position, the transmission may not be in ÂPARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Steering and steering wheel shakey and the power steering randomly goes out.
When driving I canât steer correctly steering wheel goes stiff where I canât turn the electric powering light comes on
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Pontiac G6s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about power train for the 2006 Pontiac G6 (5% of the 1,910 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Pontiac G6 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 105,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2006 Pontiac G6?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,100 (half paid between $1,500 and $2,800), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2006 Pontiac G6?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 8 of 89 complaints, followed by “shift cable” (5).
Other 2006 Pontiac G6 problems
See all 2006 Pontiac G6 problems or power train problems across all G6 years.