Pontiac G6 Engine Problems
Owners have filed 176 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Pontiac G6 across 6 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (55). The words owners use most often: “engine power” (6% of reports).
- 176engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 25%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.
- Engine power: mentioned in 10 of 176 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 144 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 176 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 4 an injury.
Pontiac G6 engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the Pontiac G6. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started pulling to the right. The steering wheel was forcefully returned to the center. Additionally, on other occasions while driving at…
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…
Car shuts off & other lights light up on dash. Not driving over 20mph.
I purchased a used 2009 Pontiac G6 3.9L almost 4 years ago. I have experienced white smoke pouring from under my hood 3 times so far. I've taken it to the dealership and first time was informed it was a bad power steering hose leaking onto the exhaust- preCat area. The second repair dealership said…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac G6s have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 176 owner complaints about engine 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Pontiac G6?
The most frequent phrase is “engine power”, in 10 of 176 complaints.
Other Pontiac G6 problems
- Steering problems (3,109)
- Electrical System problems (994)
- Exterior Lighting problems (964)
- Service Brakes problems (512)
- Air Bags problems (409)
- Power Train problems (378)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (276)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (273)
See all Pontiac G6 problems.