2005 Pontiac G6 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 86 complaints for the 2005 Pontiac G6, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 86 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 66 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 66 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
My power steering went out on the vehicle without warning which caused me to hit another vehicle without warning . I only had the car for 1year
Power steering went suddenly out today while turning across an intersection. Could of been hit. Very scary and dangerous. Never received any notices!!!!!!!!!
Other problems reported for the 2005 Pontiac G6
- Steering 462 complaints
- Brakes 69 complaints
- Lighting 66 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 41 complaints
- Fuel system 34 complaints
- Engine 29 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints
- Suspension 18 complaints