2009 Pontiac G6 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 32 complaints for the 2009 Pontiac G6, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
At low speed the vehicle made a loud "pop" sound, which was immediately followed by smoke filling the interior via the air vents. The car was immediately shut off and the hood opened. The engine compartment was on fire with flames between the engine and fire wall. Upon putting the fire out it was found that the power steering fluid had leaked out of the car onto the exhaust manifold, resulting in melting the engine wiring and other components.
Car lost power while driving on highway. Engine light came on .garage pulled codes and discovered 4 full quarts low on oil. They proceeded with diagnosis and timing chain stretched to blown motor. No oil light ever came on nor any warning from the driver info center on the dash.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Pontiac G6
- Steering 297 complaints
- Lighting 191 complaints
- Electrical system 181 complaints
- Brakes 78 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 46 complaints
- Fuel system 46 complaints
- Air bags 40 complaints
- Cruise control 35 complaints