FaultScore

Pontiac G6 acceleration problems

277 of the 8,448 complaints filed about the Pontiac G6 are about the throttle and cruise control — 3% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 2007.

277

Complaints

3%

Share of all complaints

14

Crashes

1

Fires

Acceleration & Cruise Control complaints by model year

2005 G6 20 7.2%

Median failure at 75,000 miles

2006 G6 69 24.9%

Median failure at 80,000 miles

2007 G6 76 27.4%

Median failure at 77,500 miles

2008 G6 67 24.2%

Median failure at 71,789 miles

2009 G6 35 12.6%

Median failure at 84,000 miles

2010 G6 10 3.6%

Median failure at 92,500 miles

What owners said

2008 Pontiac G6 at 94,000 miles Essex, MD

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G8. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 mph the cruise disconnected had erroneously deactivated and the brake lights had remained illuminated . The contact replaced brake sensors, emergency brake sensors and ABS Module but the failure continued to occur. The local dealer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact was informed of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 94,000.

NHTSA complaint #11738698 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Pontiac G6 at 115,000 miles Three Rivers, MI

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); however, the failure recurred after the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer declined to provide additional repairs under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

NHTSA complaint #11717065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Pontiac G6 East Orange, NJ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Unknown - vehicle is jist malfunctioning

NHTSA complaint #11680965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2006 Pontiac G6 Sterling, IL

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

On kelly blue book, my 2006 pontiac g6 has a recall for power steering which is the number 1 recall for the exact make and model in other people’s cars, but the recall is not showing on the nhtsa. power steering does not work and the steering wheel shakes a lot. i just bought the car in late december

NHTSA complaint #11651655 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2006 Pontiac G6 Sterling, IL

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Recall history for my car says that the recall has been taken care of for the power steering, but the car has power steering issues very badly

NHTSA complaint #11651663 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2005 Pontiac G6 Bryson City, NC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

My Transmission failed on me driving on the highway.

NHTSA complaint #11644379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2007 Pontiac G6 at 105,653 miles Shawano, WI

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the cruise control became inoperable. The contact stated that the cruise control inadvertently disengaged. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake light failed to illuminate. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,653.

NHTSA complaint #11634449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2009 Pontiac G6 Granton, WI

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Timing Chain making noise...voltage fluctuations throughout all the car...cruise control will shut off if I got to use wipers or blinkers or even turn on the air system and lights will dim if you use power windows or have the radio up loud.

NHTSA complaint #11593185 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2006 Pontiac G6 Greenville, NC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Unknown

NHTSA complaint #11531111 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2009 Pontiac G6 Villas, NJ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The power steering mechanism stopped working, therefore I cannot turn the wheel. The gear shifter/drive train stopped working, therefore I cannot go into reverse, I am stuck in 3rd gear. It is unsafe because when I go to turn I cannot turn the wheel at times. I have issues braking. All of these issues are recalls on the vehicle. GM states that the recalls were performed seven years ago in San Juan, Puerto Rico, I have no way to verify that information nor any assurances that the parts used weren't faulty. I request new repairs under the recall warnings.

NHTSA complaint #11489393 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2007 Pontiac G6 Cleveland, OH

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Electrical system has mysteriously drained 2 batteries, the exterior lights vary on which will work despite the bulbs being good, the electric power steering comes on then off at inopportune times makes steering heavy and difficult to maintain Speed fluctuation the car will jump into gear or rev up to appropriate gear.

NHTSA complaint #11466863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2007 Pontiac G6 West Jefferson, OH

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Brake lights stay on when the car is in drive. Cruise control will not work. There are other intermittent electrical issues that are not safety related. With the brake lights always on, other drivers don't know when I'm stopping. The problem is ongoing and has been confirmed by an independent mechanic. there were no warning lights or messages. the problem started several years ago before I owned the car.

NHTSA complaint #11461340 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Pontiac G6 Bridgeport, OH

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE STEERING IS VERY BAD AFTER SERVICING THE VEHICLE AND SEVERAL ALIGNMENTS WHICH IS A RECALL ON THE KELLEY BLUE BOOK PAGE ALSO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING. WINDOWS WONT GO UP OR DOWN DOOR LOCKS UNLOCK AND LOCK AUTOMATICALLY, LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS AND GM SAID THAT YOUR RECALLS ARE INCORRECT!!!! I KNOW THAT THESE RECALLS ARE INDEED NEEDED SEVERELY. PLEASE HELP!

NHTSA complaint #11437846 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2009 Pontiac G6 at 160,000 miles Lincoln, NE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that a friend had alerted him that his brake lights remained illuminated while driving. The contact also stated that the brake lights would go out upon the depression of the brake pedal without warning. The contact then placed some dielectric grease on the brake wiring harness which repaired the brake light connection. The contact also stated that the front driver’s side headlight also failed to operate without warning. The contact applied dielectric grease to the wiring harness however, the failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control). The contact had spoken with the manufacturer and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

NHTSA complaint #11429748 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2006 Pontiac G6 Cottonport, LA

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1. Loss of power assisted steering making it hard to control car. But I turn off car and turn back on, it works. 2. Steering column knuckle or u-joints are making a loud clunking noise when turning steering wheel. 3. BCM or Body Control Mudule is either bad or needs cleaning because cruise control nor traction controls work. I checked fuses and they are ok.

NHTSA complaint #11428122 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Pontiac G6 at 170,000 miles Aurora, IL Crash 1 injured

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

PROBLEMS WITH STEERING AND , VEHICLE PICKING UP SPEED WITH HITTING THE GAS, AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT

NHTSA complaint #11404470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2006 Pontiac G6 at 214,398 miles Delta, CO

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING 🚗 TODAY I COULDN'T NORMALLY STEER TO EITHER DIRECTION WITHOUT PULLING TREMENDOUSLY ON THE STEERING WHEEL, AS WELL ALMOST LIKE ITS STALLING OUT PUTTER, , "GM, IS SHORT FOR GOD MODE AND CAN HE BUILD IT, OR "GOT MAN" CAUSE HE 'GOT YA' WHEN YOU BOUGHT IT.. GREAT. LOVE IT. FML

NHTSA complaint #11399129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Pontiac G6 Washington, DC Fire

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE CAR IS SOME BULL[XXX] I STARTED CUTTING OFF ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11330111 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2009 Pontiac G6 at 60 miles Decatur, GA

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON 03/11/2020 AND IT IS SHOWING A ERROR CODE AND THE AND THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED MOVING, AND NOW IT WON'T CHANGE GEAR'S

NHTSA complaint #11318885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2009 Pontiac G6 at 138,000 miles Rodney, MI

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1.WHEN DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON IT WILL TURN OFF FOR NO REASON. 2. WHEN THE CAR IS ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT GETS REALLY WARM AND THE SEAT IS NOT ON. 3. THE TRACTION CONTROLLER COMING ON WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA complaint #11240638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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