Pontiac G6 complaints by model year
5,889 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 272 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 713 | 26 | 20 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1,079 | 37 | 19 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1,232 | 54 | 24 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1,910 | 90 | 11 | 6 |
| 2005 | 679 | 26 | 4 | 5 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2003–2014. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 459 | 1,220 | 541 | 419 | 296 | 173 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 1 | 86 | 245 | 197 | 225 | 178 | 61 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1 | 62 | 198 | 232 | 243 | 190 | 37 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 1 | 65 | 188 | 222 | 154 | 76 | 22 | 0 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 15 | 117 | 118 | 101 | 40 | 18 | 0 |
| Power train | 0 | 0 | 48 | 89 | 98 | 83 | 46 | 14 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 19 | 69 | 76 | 67 | 35 | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 20 | 76 | 82 | 52 | 36 | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Pontiac G6 recalls (10)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one G6 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V064000 | Feb 4, 2015 | Sudden Loss of Electric Power Steering | 2006, 2007 | 55.7% |
| 14V252000 | May 14, 2014 | Brake Lights may or may not Randomly Illuminate | 2005–2010 | 59.6% |
| 14V224000 | Apr 30, 2014 | Transmission Shift Cable may Fracture/Rollaway | 2005–2008 | 53.6% |
| 14V153000 | Mar 31, 2014 | Sudden Loss of Electric Power Steering | 2005–2009 | 60.1% |
| 12V460000 | Sep 18, 2012 | The Transmission Shift Cable May Detach | 2008, 2009, 2010 | — |
| 09V073000 | Mar 6, 2009 | SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR/FMVSS 102 & FMVSS 114 | 2009 | — |
| 09V036000 | Jan 30, 2009 | BRAKE LAMPS NOT WORKING PROPERLY | 2005, 2006 | — |
| 07V146000 | Mar 30, 2007 | PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM/FMVSS 208 | 2007 | — |
| 06V417000 | Oct 31, 2006 | LEATHER SEAT COVERS/AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM | 2006 | — |
| 05V098000 | Mar 14, 2005 | FMVSS 225/CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER ANCHORS | 2005 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Pontiac G6 FAQ
How many recalls has the Pontiac G6 had?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns that cover at least one Pontiac G6 model year from 2003 to 2014. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Pontiac G6 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 2006 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1,910) and the 2003 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Pontiac G6 problems?
Across the 2003–2014 model years, owners most often name the steering, electrical system, exterior lighting in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Pontiac G6 get?
EPA rates the 2010 Pontiac G6 at 18 to 26 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.