Pontiac G6 Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 409 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Pontiac G6 across 6 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (118). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (47% of reports).
- 409air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 83mention a crash
- 55mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 32%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.
- Air bag: mentioned in 193 of 409 complaints (47%)
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 43 of 409 complaints (11%)
- Service airbag: mentioned in 30 of 409 complaints (7%)
- Bags failed deploy: mentioned in 24 of 409 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the Pontiac G6 at $1,400, and half of them between $1,100 and $1,450.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2019), 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 air bags problems happen?
Based on 323 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 409 complaints, 83 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 55 an injury.
Pontiac G6 air bags complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Model years: 2007
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the right front passenger seats in these vehicles are built with a passenger air bag sensing system. When tested with a representative, unrestrained six year old child, the system is required to turn off the right front passenger's airbag. Interference during system calibration caused the seats to be out of specification.
Risk: This can increase the risk of injury to a child seat occupant during certain crash conditions.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge. The recall will begin on april 17, 2007. Owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Air bags:frontal
Model years: 2006
Problem: Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
Risk: If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
Fix: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Recall I got a electric problem plus air bags problem plus TC problem ð
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
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).
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the air bag warning light and check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle was nearly…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac G6s have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 409 owner complaints about air bags for the Pontiac G6. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Pontiac G6 air bags?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the Pontiac G6?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,400 (half paid between $1,100 and $1,450), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Pontiac G6?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 193 of 409 complaints, followed by “passenger seat” (43).
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