Pontiac G6 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Pontiac G6 across 6 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (56). The words owners use most often: “front suspension” (11% of reports).
- 123suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 24%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.
- Front suspension: mentioned in 14 of 123 complaints (11%)
- Control arms: mentioned in 10 of 123 complaints (8%)
- Popping noise: mentioned in 9 of 123 complaints (7%)
- Tie rods: mentioned in 8 of 123 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 101 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 123 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Pontiac G6 suspension complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension 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.
Recall I got a electric problem plus air bags problem plus TC problem ð
The electronic stability control has failed, due to sway bar links are worn out and causing wheels to vigorously wobble causing the Eps input circuit to shut down the system to avoid overloading the circuit and burning up the module , I believe the recall hasn't been fixed , Can you please consider…
Unknown - vehicle is jist malfunctioning
Steering wheel just keeps shaking real bad and I the power steering goes in and out all the time
My eps keeps malfunctioning and i lose the ability to steer my car. I've done research on the recalls but, can not solve my problems. This is my only vehicle and i feels it's too dangerous to drive.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac G6s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 123 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Pontiac G6?
The most frequent phrase is “front suspension”, in 14 of 123 complaints, followed by “control arms” (10).
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.