MYRModel Year Report

2005 Pontiac G6

▲ Better than typical
2005 Pontiac G6
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
679
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

68% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2005: 679 complaints 2005 679 2006: 1,910 complaints 2007: 1,231 complaints 2007 2008: 1,079 complaints 2009: 713 complaints 2009 2010: 272 complaints 2014: 1 complaint 2014
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 679 complaints 2005 679 2006: 1,910 complaints 2006 2007: 1,231 complaints 2007 2008: 1,079 complaints 2008 2009: 713 complaints 2009 2010: 272 complaints 2010 2014: 1 complaint 2014
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 679 complaints 2005 679 2006: 1,910 complaints 2006 2007: 1,231 complaints 2007 2008: 1,079 complaints 2008 2009: 713 complaints 2009 2010: 272 complaints 2010 2014: 1 complaint 2014

2005: 679 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20031
20042
2005679
20061,910
20071,231
20081,079
2009713
2010272
20141

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

68% · 462 reports

Most commonly citing electric power assist system and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving 35 MPH off a highway ramp, the vehicle swayed right and left. The contact lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash into a ditch and flip over. The air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-13

Also filed under Air bags

GM has sent multiple letters regarding the power steering recall. They say they do not have parts and they actually encourage owners to continue driving even at a risk of power steering loss and accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-12

Steering system locked. This occured on the highway, going around a right turn at 50MPH (Uphill). It resulted in a collision with the concrete barrier on the side of the road. The ability to steer returned after the driver yanked the wheel hard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-05-04

Electrical system

13% · 86 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and starter assembly.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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My 2005 Pontiac G6's driver's side sun visor had an electrical short which caused smoke to come from the headliner area. The dealership has had my vehicle since then and have been waiting for a part to come in.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-10-04

Also filed under Visibility

Service brakes

10% · 68 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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A few months ago, I was pulling out of a parking lot and started to brake , but my car was not stopping. I quickly pumped my brakes and then my brakes worked.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-22

Exterior lighting

9% · 64 reports

Most commonly citing brake lights and switch.

CRASHFIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, she was alerted that the brake lights were illuminated despite the brake pedal not being depressed. The failure recurred numerous times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-08

Power train

7% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and shift pattern indicator.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-03-20Equipment05V098000 Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' the child restraint lower anchors in the center…

    Remedy: Owners will be mailed an owner's manual supplement. The recall ibegan on March 20, 2005. Owners may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

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    2007-04-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-09-25 Loss of power steering assist
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    2008-09-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-01-30 Stop lamp malfunction
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    2009-02-17Exterior lighting09V036000 GM is recalling 8,012 my 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 vehicles. The brake lamps may not operate properly because of corrosion in a wiring connector. Corrosion in the connector could cause the brake lamps…

    Remedy: Dealers will apply a dielectric lubricant to the connector to prevent corrosion. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2009. Owners may contact…

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    2013-02-04Recall queryClosed 2013-06-06 Brake Light Malfunction
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    2013-06-06Engineering analysisClosed 2014-07-01 Brake Light Switch/Sensor Malfunction
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    2014-06-27Power train14V224000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2014-07-17Steering14V153000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014.

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    2014-08-18Electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), exterior lighting, vehicle speed control14V252000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of...

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    2014-09-08Steering14E044000 Dorman Products, Inc.

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Pontiac G6 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 462 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 86 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 68 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V098000 · Equipment
  • Recall 09V036000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 14V224000 · Power train
  • Recall 14V153000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V252000 · Electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), exterior lighting, vehicle speed control
  • Recall 14E044000 · Steering
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FAQ

Is the 2005 Pontiac G6 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Pontiac G6 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac G6?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 68% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Pontiac G6 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.