86 of the
932 complaints about the 2005 Pontiac G6 are about the
electrical system — 9% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
88,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the brake lights had remained illuminated after braking. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control). The VIN was included but had already been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11584486 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sturgis, SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My steering wheel started twitching and there's Minimal steering. While driving down the road, the steering wheel twitches with lots of slack and no really control. When you turn the car off and back on power steering comes on in message center on radio and car with wrench on dash comes on and steering wheel gets extremely hard to turn. But if you turn the car on and off again then steering wheel gets loose and twitchy again with no control. Electrical, all my relays and curcuits Have low voltage or high voltage showing on a computer scanner.
NHTSA complaint #11563340 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A few months ago, I was pulling out of a parking lot and started to brake , but my car was not stopping. I quickly pumped my brakes and then my brakes worked. All my brake lights came on; ABS, BRAKE, TC, Check engine; and car maintenance light all came on. They periodically would go away but would return when it rained, or if the brakes gave out. Brakes have gone out twice, once while driving on freeway. Before this issue, I had taken it to a mechanic as the brake light was on, and the ‘brake fluid’ message was on my dash- the mechanic scanned it and said the BCM was malfunctioning, to take it to the dealership. I knew who bought the car originally off the lot, so I knew the specific dealership it was bought from (gmc dealership). When I called and told them the issue, they said they will not touch my car (exact words). It’s no longer under warranty and that they would not work on the car regardless. I took it to the main GMC dealership in my city, where they said it would cost thousands to diagnose and fix the car properly, even though I told them I knew what the issue was and what part needed replacing. They confirmed my cars issue was what I said it was, but said it would be VERY expensive to replace and fix, so I decided not to repair it (as the price was not what they originally told me). Now that the brakes fail periodically, I started looking around and saw others had similar issues.
NHTSA complaint #11561581 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Steelton, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Went to get insurance and the recalls were brought to my attention.
NHTSA complaint #11457453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 176,000 milesOttawa, KS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY CAR BE DRIVING FINE THEN I HEAR A DINGY SONG LIKE DOORS OPEN AND SHORTLY AFTER MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND I AM UNABLE TO STEER MY CAR. I TURN ENGINE OFF AND RESTART IT AMD MOST TIME THE STEERING LOOSENS UP AMD SOMETIMES IT'S GOOD FOR A COUPLE BLOCKS AND SOMETIMES IT LOCKS UP IMMEDIATELY. IT'S THE EPS THAT KEEPS GOING OFF. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS HAPPENS ANYTIME ALMOST GOT REAREND BECAUSE OF IT.
NHTSA complaint #11384010 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 185,000 milesLima, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY PONTIAC HAS HAD A LEAK FOR 6 YRS BASICALLY SINCE I HAD IT AND BEFORE THAT. I DIDN'T THINK NOTHING OF THIS BUT AFTER A WHILE OF THE SUNROOF LEAK IT CAUSES CORROSION ON THE ELECTRICAL TERMINALS IN THE WIRE HARNESS INSIDE THE DASH ON DRIVER DOOR SIDE. THIS CORROSION CAUSE YOUR CAR TO THROW PCM/TAC CODES : P0601,P0606,O0107. CAUSES CAR TO COMPLETE STALL OUT AND GO INTO REDUCED ENGINE POWER MODE. THIS CAN BE EXTREMELY UNSAFE. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THERE IS A FEW HUNDRED PEOPLE WHO POSTED ON SITES TRYING TO FIX THE SAME ISSUE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS A LOT OF PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT THIS NHTSA TO REPORT RECALLS.
NHTSA complaint #11374791 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 199,000 milesEast Wenatchee, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON NOW MY TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING HARD WHEN PUTTING IT INTO DRIVE REVERSE ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF MY WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING ONLY PASSENGER WINDOW WORKS THE CAR IS STATIONARY WHEN PUTTING IT IN GEAR.
NHTSA complaint #11327042 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,000 milesAberdeen, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHEN I SHUT MY VEHICLE OFF, AND OPEN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, THE RADIO SHOULD SHUT OFF AND POWER WINDOW CONTROL STOPS. WE'LL FOR THE PAST MONTH, THIS ISN'T OCCURRING. WHEN I SIT MY VEHICLE OFF AND OPEN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, THE RAUL CONTINUES TO PLAY WHICH I THEM HAND TO START AND STOP MY CAR SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT WORKS OUT OPERATES AS DESIGNED
NHTSA complaint #11270526 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,644 milesSorrento, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER STEERING STOPPED ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE DRIVING. VERY DANGEROUS. THEY CAME BACK INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN LEFT AGAIN. VERY VERY DANGEROUS! IT IS NOT WORKING AT ALL NOW.
NHTSA complaint #11242871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Augusta, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
'TAKATA RECALL' MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IS MESSED UP IN MY CAR
NHTSA complaint #11156667 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesHemet, CACrash2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #11139131 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,400 milesBeaverton, OR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UPON ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND ALL ELECTRICAL BEGINS TO FLICKER AND SHUT OFF. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL JERK FROM DRIVERS HANDS AND SEIZE UP UNLESS ACCELERATION STOPS. INFREQUENT ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL AND DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS NO LONGER WORK EVEN AFTER BULB REPLACEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #11052033 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Detroit, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET AND MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING GAVE OUT THEN THE CENSOR CAME ON I ALMOST CRASHED! VERY SCARY.
NHTSA complaint #10929024 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 134,897 milesNEW Caney, TXCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER STEERING MOTOR AND THE ELECTRONICAL CONTROL STABILIZER THE STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN BECAUSE IT MALFUNCTION AND I KNOW YOU'LL HAVE A RECALL FOR THAT I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT'S WHAT IT IS HE HOOKED THE COMPUTER UP TO IT HE EVEN TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A RECALL I SHOULD CONTACT GMC.
NHTSA complaint #10897378 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 185,598 milesSouth Saint Paul, MN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE STEERING AND BRAKE PEDAL SHOOK VIOLENTLY. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE IGNITION SWITCH BEEPED AS IF THE KEY WAS INSERTED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V153000, 14E044000 (STEERING) AND 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,598.
NHTSA complaint #10865236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 148,000 milesHammond, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AS I WAS DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE. AS I WAS COMING TO A STOP I NOTICED IT BECAME EXTREMELY HARD TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AFTER STOPPING AT THE STOP SIGN. ALSO I BOUGHT 2 REMOTES ALREADY FOR THE VEHICLE AND NEITHER WOULD WORK OR REGISTER. AND ALSO EVERY TIME I OPEN MY CAR DOOR WITH THE KEY THE ALARM GOES OFF WHICH IS VERY EMBARRASSING AS I HAVE TO SIT THERE UNTIL IT STOPS.
NHTSA complaint #10761878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Florissant, MOCrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), 14V153000 (STEERING), AND 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10734606 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 111,925 milesIndianapolis, INCrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND APPROACHING HER EXIT, THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILED AND COMPLETELY LOCKED ON MY CLIENT'S CAR. THIS IS A DOWNHILL EXIT RAMP OFF THE HIGHWAY. HER CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO STEER HER CAR LEFT TO FOLLOW THE CURVATURE OF THE EXIT RAMP. AS A RESULT THE CAR VEERED OFF THE EXIT RAMP, STRUCK A POLE AND BEGAN TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. THE CAR CONTINUED TO SPIN DOWN INTO THE EMBANKMENT AND CAME TO REST AFTER LANDING ON ITS SIDE. THE CAR STOPPED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEELS AS IF IT WAS ABOUT TO ROLL OVER. THE CAR EVENTUALLY FELL DOWN ON ALL FOUR WHEELS AND WAS FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED ON THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING BUT PARTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WERE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO MY CLIENT.
NHTSA complaint #10731501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 158,000 milesPortland, OR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING IN A AREA AT 35 ZONE THEN IT GOES TO 55. I ACCELERATED AND ALL THE DASH LIGHTS WENT TO LIKE I JUST STARTED THE CAR AND IT FELT LIKE I COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10722502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 PONTIAC G6 GT. CONSUMER STATES THAT BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM REMOVING THE IGNITION KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND TRANSMISSION ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #10663863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 PONTIAC G6. WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION, VEHICLE LOST POWER AND LOST POWER STEERING. *TA THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE LAMP, THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE TRANSMISSION CABLE FRACTURED.
NHTSA complaint #10660655 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Evans, CO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V224000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM).HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO SPECIFY WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10649710 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,244 milesTopeka, KS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING HOME MY ALARM SYSTEM LIGHT BLINKED ON THEN STAYED ON. THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF AND TURNED ON. AFTER I PARKED THE CAR AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE THE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND MY CAR WOULD NOT START FOR 45 MINS. I FOLLOWED ALL RESET PROCEDURES NOTHING WORKED. HAD TO DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT ALARM. NOW ALARM WILL NOT WORK AND THE TRUNK/DOORS OPEN OR UNLOCK RANDOMLY, RADIO TURNS OFF, LIGHTS TURN OFF. PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW NOONE IN TOWN KNOWS HOW TO FIX.
NHTSA complaint #10649007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 76,000 milesTampa, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
WHILE DRIVING MY IGNITION SHUT OFF. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR, HAVING NO STEERING. I HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND RESTART THE CAR. IT WAS VERY ALARMING AND DANGEROUS.
NHTSA complaint #10643997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lampasas, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), 14V153000 (STEERING), AND 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10631538 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC , VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN). HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 09/30/14*LJ UPDATED 02/27/2015
NHTSA complaint #10628362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cumberland, RI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), 14V153000 (STEERING), AND 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNCERTAIN ABOUT WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10628010 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesRuffs Dale, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BOUGHT CAR USED FROM INDIVIDUAL. LOTS OF ISSUES WITH IT. STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN DRIVING, TAKE KEY OUT AND CAR STILL RUNS, LIGHTS SHUT DOWN WHEN DRIVING, TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN AND MESSES WITH CAR. STEERING CAUSED ME TO ALMOST WRECK 2X AND HAS HAD ME HAVE TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND SHUT CAR DOWN ON INTERSTATE AND RESTART TO TRY TO BE ABLE TO STEER.
NHTSA complaint #10618768 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pittsburgh, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10616895 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesOwatonna, MN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 09/09/14*LJ UPDATED 09/16/2014
NHTSA complaint #10607095 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.