MYRModel Year Report

2006 Pontiac G6

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Pontiac G6
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac G6 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2005: 679 complaints 2005 2006: 1909 complaints 2006 2007: 1231 complaints 2007 2008: 1077 complaints 2009: 710 complaints 2009 2010: 272 complaints 2014: 1 complaints 2014
2006: 1909 complaints
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YearComplaints
20031
20042
2005679
20061909
20071231
20081077
2009710
2010272
20141

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 61%

61% of complaints: steering — 1162 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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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, 20240111

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20231228

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, 20171213

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 230 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20171213

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8%

8% of complaints: exterior lighting — 156 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 116 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 92 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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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, 20260308

WHILE DRIVING AROUND A 25MPH CURVE, POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AT THE END OF THE TURN. BECAUSE OF THE LOSS OF CONTROL, I HIT A GUARD RAIL. NO INJURIES OR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130313

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2006 — complaint volume: 1909
R 20061106 — air bags

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 I

Campaign 06V417000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070425 — PE (closed 20070925)

LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST

I 20080915 — PE (closed 20090130)

STOP LAMP MALFUNCTION

R 20090217 — exterior lighting

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 TO

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 PON

Campaign 09V036000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20130204 — RQ (closed 20130606)

Brake Light Malfunction

I 20130606 — EA (closed 20140701)

Brake Light Switch/Sensor Malfunction

R 20140627 — power train

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.

Campaign 14V224000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140717 — steering

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.

Campaign 14V153000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140818 — electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), exterior lighting, vehicle speed control

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...

Campaign 14V252000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140908 — steering

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.

Campaign 14E044000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150224 — steering

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.

Campaign 15V064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Pontiac G6 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1162 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (230 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (156 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V417000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V036000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V224000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V153000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), exterior lighting, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14E044000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V064000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2005 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

◆ 2007 ◆ 2008 ▲ 2009

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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 61% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Pontiac G6 have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.