MYRModel Year Report

2006 Pontiac G6

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Pontiac G6
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of 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
1,910
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

65% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2006: 1,910 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

65% · 1,236 reports

Most commonly citing electric power assist system and column.

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The contact owned a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering suddenly failed causing the driver to lose control of the steering and crash into a utility pole.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-11

The power steering intermittently goes out even after the recall repair. This caused an accident on 12/1/23

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-28

To whom it may concern: on November 03, 2017, my 2006 Pontiac G6 gtp, automobile was involved in an accident that flipped and crashed and causing serious injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-13

Also filed under Electrical system and electronic stability control (esc)

Electrical system

13% · 248 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Vehicle shut off while driving, would not start, would not steer to safety. Extensive smoking, burnt smell. Vehicle was wired incorrectly which caused a fuse to blow. Insulation to the a/c destroyed and starter blew.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-12-16

Exterior lighting

11% · 205 reports

Most commonly citing brake lights and switch.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

10% · 190 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH

Air bags

6% · 117 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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my son was driving the car and had a friend with him. they were involved in an accident which he tboned anoehr car. the driver air bad deployed but that was the only one.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-08

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2006Complaint volume 1,910 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2006-11-06Air bags06V417000 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.

    Remedy: 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…

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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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    2015-02-24Steering15V064000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737.

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Pontiac G6 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1,236 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 248 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 205 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V417000 · Air bags
  • 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
  • Recall 15V064000 · Steering
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Pontiac G6 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Pontiac G6 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Pontiac G6?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Pontiac G6 have?
7 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.