2009 Pontiac G6
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 679 |
| 2006 | 1909 |
| 2007 | 1231 |
| 2008 | 1077 |
| 2009 | 710 |
| 2010 | 272 |
| 2014 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
41% of complaints: steering — 293 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
POWER STEERING MODULE WENT OUT AT 95,939 MILES---NO RECALL/SAFETY RECALL GIVEN TO US. COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR DEATH ACCIDENT AS NO STEERING .
NHTSA ODI report, 20200527
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING.
NHTSA ODI report, 20200313
INTERMITTENT VERY HARD UP SHIFTS (INCLUDING CHANGES FROM PARK-DRIVE ETC), CRUISE FLYS OFF AND STOPS WORKING WHILE GOING DOWN ROAD, SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING AND FLICKERS RANDOMLY, CAR FLASHES "POWER STEERING" ON RADIO PANEL AND "ERROR" ON ODOMETER...
NHTSA ODI report, 20130813
25% of complaints: exterior lighting — 174 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE CONTINUOUSLY BURNING OUT DUE TO THE BULB BECOMING OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130321
24% of complaints: electrical system — 173 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
My eps keeps going in and out causing steering to be lost .loss of steering .I don't know.as the issue happened there was a display on radio said power steering,service traction control
NHTSA ODI report, 20231125
9% of complaints: service brakes — 63 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY6% of complaints: power train — 45 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I AM A INSURANCE ADJUSTER FOR ERIE INSURANCE, ON 11/28/2008 OUR INSURED PARKED HER RENTAL CAR A 2008 PONTIAC G6 IN FRONT OF HER HOME AND PLACED THE CAR IN PARK.
NHTSA ODI report, 20090327
SAFETY TIMELINE
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO C
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP IS FULLY ENGAGED. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CLIP DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE SHIFT CABLE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPE
Campaign 09V073000 — check if this car was fixed
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these ve
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on o
Campaign 12V460000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
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
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2009 Pontiac G6 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (293 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (174 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (173 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 09V073000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 12V460000 (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.
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FAQ
Is the 2009 Pontiac G6 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Pontiac G6 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Pontiac G6?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Pontiac G6 have?
5 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.