2009 Pontiac G6 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 181 complaints for the 2009 Pontiac G6, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 181 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 136 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 18 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 27 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 29 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 21 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 13 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 136 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
I purchased a used 2009 Pontiac G6 for my son less than 7 days ago (3 ). While driving on the highway attempting to exit the ramp, the steering wheel began to get very hard to turn. We nearly crashed! Just yesterday placed the car in park. Although the shifter showed it was in P for park as well as on the dash, the car began consistently moving in reverse. This vehicle is a safety hazard for my child and due to it being a used vehicle Im not protected by a warranty.
Low beam lamp passenger side out. Not knowing any better I. Bought a new sylvania bulb. Two weeks later out again. I did a little research and found this is a huge problem with g6; GM & more than likely too expensive for me to fix immediately. I just bought car from dealer & on ssdi; therefore, have no money to even purchase another bulb let alone housing, connector stuff etc.. This is a safety issue with a tremendous amour of vehicles; see carfaxs on this model.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Pontiac G6
- Steering 297 complaints
- Lighting 191 complaints
- Brakes 78 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 46 complaints
- Fuel system 46 complaints
- Air bags 40 complaints
- Cruise control 35 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints