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Pontiac G6 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2007 | Pontiac G6 | 15 G6s, 9.9 months of data per G6, average 68000 miles Small sample size. Join or 15 G6s, 9.9 months of data per G6, average 68000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2006 | Pontiac G6 | 13 G6s, 9.5 months of data per G6, average 91400 miles Small sample size. Join or 13 G6s, 9.5 months of data per G6, average 91400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2009 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac G6 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 1100 | Control board burned out completely and had to be replaced. Done in Germany. Only Pontiac warranty repair is in Munich. That's NOT where the car died:-) | |
| Oct | 2011 | 500 | Thermostat needs to be replaced. Engine light came on. Temp gauge works in start test but does not show temperature. Normal heating, defrosting and cooling. High cost of mechanic, test and repair. | |
| Pontiac G6 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 425 | #1 cinlinder misfire code 301, 3 weeks prior to code had intermittent hesitation and shutter. Dealer found nothing(extended waranty from dealer) pep boys found problem,bad wire. New wires plugs plus trouble shoot. | |
| Apr | 2012 | 294 | Coolant leak turned out to be water pump. Replaced | |
2008 Pontiac G6
Engine not specified
| Pontiac G6 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 41000 | 75 | Original frnt brake pads and rotors replaced 39,000 due o brake pulsation Dial indicated frnt rotors for min R/O. Pulsation returned. Refaced prev replaced rotors. Pulsation returned. Suspect frnt calipers need replaced. |
| Feb | 2011 | 46000 | 100 | Previously replaced RF&LF Brake pads,rotors,calipers,caliper pin rubber seals. RF caliper slide pin end seal appeared to be swollen and sticking in caliper slide bore. Complete bleeding of brake system worked great. Lease up/vehicle gone |
2008 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
164-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac G6 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | There was a clunk in the steering. The intermediate steering shaft was replaced and the problem resolved. |
| Jan | 2012 | 38700 | 210 | Check engine light. Camshaft position sensor replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Pontiac G6 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 78000 | 450 | replaced catalytic converter |
| Dec | 2011 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Pontiac G6 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | Intermediate Steering Shaft replaced Car hesitates at part throttle setting,especially when cold. General poor drivability and much lower then EPA city fuel economy. Told nothing wrong, need a check engine light to investigate further. Brake rotors warped, both front brake rotors refinished. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Pontiac G6 2dr Hardtop conv.
222-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac G6 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Noise from front suspension, part replaced. |
| Jan | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | Loose steering gear, parts ordered. Steering gear/rack(?) replaced, as well as other steering/suspension parts damaged by bad gear. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac G6 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage broke. Under warranty - no cost. | |
| Jul | 2008 | 32000 | 38 | Steering shaft had to be lubricated, car would "knock" when turning left or right. Front brake rotors had "hot spots", removed myself to have them turned. Replaced and reinstalled, problem solved. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Rough idle, dealer fixed loose spark plug wire. |
| Jul | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | A/C blowing cold but seemed not as cold. Dealer found leaking 0-ring, replaced and recharged a/c. |
| Jan | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | Tightened bolt on inner c pillar to quell squeak. |
| Sep | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Clip holding wire harness to trunk lid broke. Dealer could not order clip, had to order entire harness. Not available for 5-7 weeks. Exterior temp sensor malfunctions intermittently (wildly inaccurate). AT dealer, working fine, "could not duplicate". Brakes have squeaked badly at cold temp on this vehicle since new. Apparently that is normal. No bueno. |
| Nov | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | Returned for installation of trunk wire harness which had been back ordered. |
| Jan | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | Intermediate steering shaft clunk- replaced shaft Dealer ordered replacement gas pedal assembly due to squeak. Bad battery clip inside key fob- replaced fob under warranty. Dealer re-aligned misaligned driver's door, cured rattle. |
| Feb | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | Installed new accelerator pedal assembly. |
| Jun | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Mentioned rattle noise during service visit, dealer replaced both front struts under warranty which cured noise. Service airbag light had come on previously. Dealer re-set the passenger airbag sensor. |
| Nov | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Service Airbag indicator came on; dealer re-set passenger seat airbag sensor, again. |
| Apr | 2012 | 52300 | 0 | Airbag light on. Dealer replaced two seat sensors, then module. Covered by extended warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | 0 | A/c intermittently cutting out. Dealer repaired stuck temperature valve. |
2007 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac G6 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Muffler made a popping noise, dealer replaced exhaust system after determining there was a manufacturer defect. (TSB was issued) |
| Nov | 2010 | 32000 | 41 | Noise coming from right front wheel when turning right. Lubed Steering shaft, bushings and half shaft. |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Pontiac G6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Pontiac G6 in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 17980 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 21080 | 0 | SRS Air Bag sensor in passenger seat, sensor became defective and light remained on as per TSB. Retailer performed repair, N/C. |
| Mar | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Pontiac G6 2dr Hardtop conv.
217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac G6 in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 8000 | 0 | The convertible crunched up the boots that cover it when the top is down. |
| Sep | 2007 | 10000 | 0 | Returned to shop; they gave me a loaner while Pontiac top mechanisms were replaced. The techs had to consult with Pontiac a great deal as it was not a common problem. Linkage is repaired and functions well. All warrantee work and they washed it, too! |
| Oct | 2008 | 27000 | 0 | Observed radiator leakage from under the overflow tank at other shop. Took car to dealer for warranty work. Dealer could not find any leakage. Tested the system twice when I reported a low reading and refill of the overflow tank. No leak found. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Pontiac G6
Engine not specified
| Pontiac G6 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 12400 | 0 | clunk noise in front of vehicle |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac G6 in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 16000 | 1 | The brakes would shudder when braking from a high speed. The dealership turned the front rotors, under warranty. |
| Mar | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | A "thug" noise was noticed on the front end. The links on the front stabilizer bar needed replaced. |
| Jul | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | The keyless entry remote needed replaced as the battery holder broke. They covered it under warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Pontiac G6 2dr Hardtop conv.
227-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac G6 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 7000 | 0 | Rattle in doors. Dealer tried expandable foam, but did not resolve. Said they need to wait for a service bulletin from GM to repair |
| Mar | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Check engine light. Eventually went off (3 days). Was told it was probably just high humidity/rain. |
| Aug | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Air intake manifold switch stuck in perfomance position. New intake valve switch ordered. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Pontiac G6 2dr Coupe
240-horsepower 3.9L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac G6 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 16740 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 26040 | 0 | Power steering pump Power steering pump |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Pontiac G6 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Pontiac G6 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 18000 | 0 | screwy accelerator pedal sensor defective XM tuner Replaced accelerator pedal sensor (email 020607) Replaced XM tuner (email 020607) |
| Apr | 2007 | 22000 | 0 | brakes were creating a "growling" noise. dealer refinished rotors (front and rear), ordered new bearing/hub assembly for left rear brake front air deflector was partially hanging off. dealer resecured deflector and replaced missing retainer clips height adjustment switch for driver's seat was sticking. switch assembly came loose from trim panel, dealer resecured switch and reinforced existing mounts to prevent switch from loosening again. one of the trunk cargo net plastic anchors would not secure on the stud. kept popping off. dealer replaced broken anchor. dealer replaced rear left wheel hub/bearing assembly |
| Sep | 2007 | 30000 | 0 | with cruise control on, car would accel even if not on a hill, but while tach shot up, car itself did not move any faster. trans appeared to "slip." later, trans was stuck in first and second, but after shutting engine off and restarting, problem only app dealer replaced valve and channel plate for previous transmission problem, new valve was defective. had to be replaced a second time. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac G6 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 117 | Trunk electric release: Relay and switch mechanism replaced | |
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