10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 1
Average Mileage:
77,966 miles

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problem #111

Dec 032020

G6

  • 116,500 miles
The road was wet had no traction control and anti lock brakes. The car would not stop I was going around 60mph on a expresswaysliding and almost hit the car in front of me. This has happened twice since I bought the car used.I feel the car is to unsafe to drive it's sitting at mb garage in huntley il. On line there's a lot of problems.

- Mount Prospect, IL, USA

problem #110

Jun 262020

G6 6-cyl

  • 125,000 miles
Was almost rear-ended on I480. The driver then flagged me over to the side of the road.he informed me my brake lights were not working properly. Come to find out my brake lights were staying on while I was driving and going out when I apply the brake. I am not sure when this started again. I say again because twice I have had dealerships repair this fix under the recall. The recall fix is faulty. GM is aware of this. As far as I'm concerned they are knowingly putting my life in danger. I have put a lot of money in my car. I repair and maintain it properly. I have receipts to support this fact. GM should be made to be responsible that my life is not in danger when I am properly operating their product.

- Lorain, OH, USA

problem #109

Jan 152020

G6 6-cyl

  • 104,000 miles
Brakes lights continuously stay while driving or parked. Once the brake is pressed then it cuts off. The brake lights will randomly come and go off from time to time.

- Lake City, PA, USA

problem #108

Mar 132019

G6

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the steering lost power and the power steering, brake, and tail lights warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

- Jeffersonville, IN, USA

problem #107

Jan 012019

G6

  • miles
My cars electric system is completely went out. My heat and air conditioning system completely went out. Its extremely hard just to get my car out of park in my driveway. My keys get stuck in the ignition and its extremely frustrating because you can't leave your keys in the ignition, obviously you have to lock your door so no one will steal your car while your sleeping. And the most dangerous part or what's going on with my car is, when driving the brake medal is almost impossible to mash while driving even with two feet. And my morning commute to work requires me to be on the highway. I've had recall work done to my 2006 Pontiac G6 before due to my electric system failing and these are all of the same signs of the recall. And I wouldn't dare let my family ride in this car. Thank you

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #106

Sep 022019

G6

  • 165,400 miles
Breaking lights come with out touching the peddle when driving down the road.two people have pulled up to me at stop lights telling me that the break lights stay on. Driving down the hwy you at night, you can see that they are on, all the reflectors are lighted

- Watertown, WI, USA

problem #105

Aug 012014

G6

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. When the brake pedal was depressed, the rear brake lights would not illuminate. When the brake pedal was not being depressed, the rear brake lights would erroneously remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to tinney GMC (11249 West carson city rd, greenvale, mi) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced in August of 2014 per NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (exterior lighting) for the same failure; however, the remedy was insufficient. The vehicle had been serviced for the same failure on seven separate occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the continuing failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.

- Grand Haven, MI, USA

problem #104

May 012019

G6

  • 170,000 miles
Have replaced bulbs in headlights and the connectors yet the head lights will still not turn on have to use brights and they sometimes dont work. The fuel sensor on the gas tank keeps causing the check engine light to turn on and causing engine to not function properly. The brake light on the dash board keeps coming on when all brakes have been replaced along with calipers and rotors.

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

problem #103

Jun 222016

G6

  • 86,000 miles
This car was horrible brakes rotors steering was never correct the cruise control went up and down and after I fixed ton stuff the guy I buy it from cane and stole it my husband job in middle of niggt

- East Elmhurst, NY, USA

problem #102

Jan 082014

G6

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving at night, both rear tail lights remained illuminated when depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake switch module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred twice. The contact called gilland Chevrolet GMC at (877) 666-7521 (located at 3071 us-231, ozark, al 36360) and was informed to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Ozark, AL, USA

problem #101

Aug 092018

G6

  • 136,000 miles
While driving any speed, brake lights remain on. When pressing the brake, the brake lights turn off. Extremely dangerous and can possibly cause a rear end accident.

- Zion, IL, USA

problem #100

Jun 232018

G6

  • 69,000 miles
Cruise control does not come on and brake lights are on without being used. Car only had 69000 miles

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #99

Jun 072017

G6

  • 130,009 miles
We had a Pontiac G6 that had a recall on brakes and power steering and my mother was in a wreck and had to have brain surgery thank god she made in we had a Pontiac G6 2006 I have it on video were it almost rolled over both of us when it was in park and we got out of it. I have never been through so much and my mother has not been the same since her brain surgery. So please check you vehicle you never know what tomorrow will bring!!!

- Moulton, AL, USA

problem #98

Mar 092016

G6

  • 35 miles
Power streeling

- Crowley, LA, USA

problem #97

Mar 172014

G6

  • miles
My son died in the car.

- Bainbridge, OH, USA

problem #96

Dec 282017

G6

  • 211,000 miles
The brake lights started coming on without the pedal being pushed.then the battery started going dead randomly when parked.then all dashlights flickering, power locks locking and unlocking thereself, and lost accelerating power and shut off, all happened while in motion on city street.have trouble switching gear shift out of park.front brakes also locking up randomly when driving.

- Panama City Beach, FL, USA

problem #95

Jan 032018

G6

  • 122,000 miles
ABS and traction control lights on dash came on during a routine drive, and remain on. Had mechanic inspect- concluded that both sensors working, malfunction due to no electricity being delivered. As a result, critical crash avoidance features (both anti-lock brake and traction control are critical) are disabled / failing. Repair would require tracing wire back to point of issue. Before having a private mechanic address, I learned of recall for this specific issue (NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000) effective Aug 18, 2014, whereby GM to address wiring harness with spacers and dielectrical lubricant. Contacted General Motors on this and told no open recall; told that it was already addressed by service at devan Chevrolet, wilton ct on Aug 13, 2015. I do acknowledge that I had the car at that dealer / service center on that date for another matter- I had no issues or symptoms with ABS and traction control while its possible that during that visit they actioned the remedy detailed in the recall, however, as there was no noted issue at that time, I am not sure they did anything that made a difference. Now that the symptoms are persistent, GM appears to declare no repair is required under the recall.

- Fairfield, CT, USA

problem #94

Oct 292017

G6

  • 139 miles
I have had his problem looked at a fixed every since I bought the car brand new. The brake lights blink off and on when you go to brake you have no lights at all. The whole time your driving they blink off and on. Car was being driven on the interstate. Semi kept honking and pointing to the back looked out rear view mirror and boulder see them flashing.

- Saint Joseph, IL, USA

problem #93

Oct 182017

G6

  • 136,000 miles
Recall 13036 including special coverage 16188 did not fix my vehicle. My vehicle has the following problems... -service brake lamps illuminate when the service brakes are not being applied -service brake lamps will not illuminate when the service brakes are applied -cruise control will not engage (the above conditions have happened when the car is in motion, stationary, on streets, highways, turning and braking.) -vehicle will shift out of park without the service brakes being applied these above conditions are the exact conditions that recall 13036 was to have fixed. The dealership addressed this recall earlier this year, and the vehicle is still having problems. I cannot get my vehicle back from the dealership because it is a violation of federal law to deliver the vehicle to me until the defect is remedied. Service technician says the BCM (body control module) needs replaced. The vehicle went in for recall, the recall didnt fix the problem. I took the vehicle back and am told that 1) the problem is the BCM and 2) I cant have the vehicle back until the problem is fixed. I am not satisfied. The vehicle problem is not remedied. I am having to pay to get the vehicle remedied. Pontiac customer service refers me to the NHTSA. The vehicle is a safety hazard to the driver and any passengers, as well as fellow motorists around the vehicle. I am upset that a large corporation would not take the time to make sure my vehicle is safe, after not fixing a recall. The NHTSA campaign id number for this recall is 14V252. Thank you

- El Dorado, KS, USA

problem #92

Sep 152017

G6

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that when at a parking lot of a school, the contact drove very slowly at an unknown speed, the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed and in addition the vehicle accelerated to an unknown speed. The power steering failed to turn left or right. The failure occurred without warning. The failure caused the contact's vehicle to crash into another vehicle, which made the vehicle come to a stop. Only the air bag on the power steering wheel deployed. The other air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a back injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control), 14V153000 (steering) and 14V224000 (power train) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted and was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Gulfport, MS, USA

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