10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
85,971 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2005 Pontiac G6:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #37

Mar 192022

G6

  • miles
Went to get insurance and the recalls were brought to my attention.

- Steelton, PA, USA

problem #36

Feb 172021

G6

  • 145,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10-15 mph, the steering wheel ceased. The vehicle was towed to randy marion Buick GMC (13701 statesville rd huntersville, nc 28078) where the failure was diagnosed as steering gear assembly failure. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering) but was informed by the dealer that the failure was not associated with the recall. The contact was informed that would provide repair for open recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #35

Apr 252020

G6 6-cyl

  • 199,000 miles
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.

- East Wenatchee, WA, USA

problem #34

Oct 282019

G6

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While attempting to shift the vehicle into gear from the park position, the transmission shift cable fractured. The vehicle was repaired in 2017 per NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train). Hennessy Buick GMC (located at 7261 jonesboro rd, morrow, ga 30260, (844) 240-2177) was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact owned a 2006 model that also experienced the same failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

- Rex, GA, USA

problem #33

Nov 222018

G6

  • 106,000 miles
Over a short time the transmission kept trying to go in to 1st gear but would slip and go into 2nd gear. It has the right transmission fluid. The shift cable works but when I change to reverse or drive it won't go into gear and basically sits there in no gear. It goes into park but when I put it to drive it doesnt go into any gear and sits there as if it's in neutral

- Denison, IA, USA

problem #32

Feb 032017

G6

  • 120,000 miles
Car in to GM dealer unless you believe that your vehicle has the condition (GM extending the warranty coverage on my vehicle for the loss of power steering caused by electrical input signals within the steering column assembly. If this condition occurs on your 2005 Pontiac G6 within 150,000 miles the condition will be repaired for you at no charge. I contacted marty malone & mike sutton @columbiana Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet on 7-20-17 @ around 3:00 pm.showed them the letter with the recall #10183 and told them that this problem has just occurred this year 2017 and my mileage is 141,000 now. Want to get this taken care of as soon as possible for this is unsatisfactory and dangerous to drive. Don't want this to happen again & to correct power steering motor controller unit with no charge. Already had torque sensor assembly action recalled and fixed on 12-16-2014 80,987miles which did not correct the problem. Dealer had said case was closed but I 'm still under recall repairs with less then 150,0000 miles. How could this be a closed matter when it is powered by NHTSA recall envelope with special coverage #10183 in it. They said for me to call customer service. So I did with case service request# 8-3102459106. Spooked to raeole @ 4:45pm. He said that you can not open it again if already closed. This why I am coming to you in regards to this matter and to please get it fixed with no charge.car was in motion on street. Hard to turn. Had to turn car off to regain power.wheel shaking & power steering light on.

- Poland, OH, USA

problem #31

Apr 302017

G6

  • 96,792 miles
Whinny noise on front transaxle case. Won't shift into fourth gear..

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #30

Sep 182016

G6

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle began to roll away in reverse with the gear shifter in the drive position. The contact attempted to engage the emergency brake lever, but the vehicle continued to roll away. The contact had to turn the vehicle off to stop the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle, it failed to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- New London, CT, USA

problem #29

Apr 012016

G6

  • miles
I took this car in for a recall I notice that the gear still in not in lock position. My brake went out no brake light appeared. They were to fix this problems it has not been done proberly.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #28

Jun 032016

G6

  • 233,436 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving 45 mph, the transmission shift cable fractured. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 233,436.

- Lwinterville, NC, USA

problem #27

May 092016

G6 6-cyl

  • 202,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle began to roll backwards without warning. In addition, the contact stated she was able to remove her keys but the vehicle continued to roll away. The brake pedal required to be depressed in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 202,000. Updated 07/27/16 the consumer referenced a shifter cable recall. Updated 07/28/1996.

- Lake Zurich, IL, USA

problem #26

Apr 112016

G6

  • 82,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the gear lever failed to move into the park position and shifted into reverse. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #25

Mar 312014

G6 6-cyl

  • 164,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering) and believed the failure was related to the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000. The consumer had the vehicle repaired at an independent dealer. The consumer was seeking reimbursement for the repairs and for the rental car. Updated 05/10/2017

- Detroit , MI, USA

problem #24

Jul 142015

G6

  • 128,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving at 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission shift cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #23

Feb 022015

G6 6-cyl

  • miles
2005 Pontiac G6 GT. Consumer states that been having a problem removing the ignition key from the ignition and transmission issue.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #22

Oct 162014

G6 6-cyl

  • miles
2005 Pontiac G6. While vehicle in motion, vehicle lost power and lost power steering. The consumer experienced problems with the brake lamp, the ignition switch and the transmission cable fractured.

- Sault Sainte Marie, MI, USA

problem #21

Jul 012014

G6

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train) was received in July of 2014. The dealer and manufacturer was contact on multiple occasions, who informed that the part was not available for the recall repair. The contact received a second notification in Oct of 2014, informing that the part was available but the dealer informed that the part continued to be unavailable. The contact did not experience a failure.

- Deer Park, TX, USA

problem #20

Sep 082014

G6

  • miles
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.

- Lampasas, TX, USA

problem #19

Aug 262014

G6 6-cyl

  • miles
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 updated 02/27/2015

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #18

Aug 252014

G6

  • miles
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.

- Cumberland, RI, USA

Read the next 17 complaints »