Pontiac G6 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 5,886 owner complaints for the Pontiac G6 (model years 2003–2010, 2014). The most reported problem area is steering (3,109 complaints), followed by electrical system (992 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 272 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 713 | 26 | 20 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 1,080 | 37 | 19 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 1,232 | 54 | 24 | |
| 2006 | 6 | 1,910 | 90 | 11 | |
| 2005 | 5 | 679 | 26 | 4 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (1,910), 2007 (1,232) and 2008 (1,080). Among model years at least two years old, the 2003 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Pontiac G6 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3,109 | 6 of 9 | |
| Electrical system | 992 | 6 of 9 | |
| Exterior lighting | 962 | 6 of 9 | |
| Service brakes | 511 | 6 of 9 | |
| Air bags | 409 | 6 of 9 |
Latest 8 of 10 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V064000 | Feb 4, 2015 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2006–2007 | 69,633 |
| 14V252000 | May 14, 2014 | Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2005–2010 | 2,440,524 |
| 14V224000 | Apr 30, 2014 | Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shift | 2005–2008 | 1,131,113 |
| 14V153000 | Mar 31, 2014 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2005–2006, 2008–2009 | 1,373,177 |
| 12V460000 | Sep 18, 2012 | Power train: automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl) | 2008–2010 | 426,240 |
| 09V073000 | Mar 6, 2009 | Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shift | 2009 | 276,729 |
| 09V036000 | Jan 30, 2009 | Exterior lighting: brake lights | 2005–2006 | 8,012 |
| 07V146000 | Mar 30, 2007 | Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive | 2007 | 359 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 243 complaints and a fire in 79 complaints; 156 people injured and 6 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.