2006 Pontiac G6 problems
The 2006 Pontiac G6 has 2,605 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (47%) concerns steering. After that come electrical system (10%) and lighting (8%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 2,605 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 47% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 141 and 14
- Injuries and deaths
- 105 and 4
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 2,109 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 183 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 238 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 344 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 349 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 260 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 220 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 191 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 144 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 81 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 44 |
| 200k+ miles | 55 |
What the data shows
Among the 2,109 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 75,000 miles. For steering specifically, the median reported mileage is about 74,000 miles (1,046 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 141 complaints mention a crash; 14 complaints mention a fire; 105 injuries reported; 4 deaths reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2006 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 6 model years of the Pontiac G6 with enough data (1,261 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 6 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
2006 pontiac g6. Lawyer wrote in on behalf of client. The air bags did not deploy during an accident. The consumers daughter died in the accident.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was parked for a period of several days, but after turning the ignition, there was the strong odor of something burning. Further examination revealed grayish black smoke erupting from the center console near the floorboard. The contact pulled up the panel which revealed no obvious fire, but more smoke. After the removal of foam insulation block from the console, flames were visible. The fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire.
Mr. Did evasive manuevers at 65 MPH to avoid deadly collision with fully loaded senior citizen van by a driver with a cell phone. Steering wheel was very loose, brakes pedals were very easily depressed, none of the front air-bags deployed and car seats did not lock. Mr. Hit median concrete at 60 MPH. Ambulance and emergency room dictated, "you all very lucky to have survived." 3rd party administrator(esis) counter claims mr.. That because mr. Collided with median sideways the air-bags did not deploy. Mr.
In the past few weeks, the steering wheel has been shaking to the left and right while the vehicle is stop. I did not think anything of it until I stop at a traffic light. The steering wheel lock up and could not move left or right. The information center on the radio displayed a power steering warning. I was stuck in the middle of the road until minutes later I turned on the car again and regain control of the steering wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle lost power and stalled. Additionally, the security system engaged and the electric power steering and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 95358554395b. The failure mileage was 200,000.