10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
105,667 miles

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problem #159

Oct 012015

G6

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake lights randomly illuminated without depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, the cruise control failed to engage. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the circuit board needed to be replaced. The circuit board was replaced twice. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated the failure was like the failure stated in NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Galax, VA, USA

problem #158

Dec 042019

G6

  • 22,000 miles
Traction control light came on while on the highway on my way home from work doing 70 miles per hour the car started to shake badly I could not stop the vehicle the brakes stopped working I had to put the car in neutral it eventually stopped I was scared for my life. I got off the highway and took the back road home car still shaking but made it home turned the car off and it stopped. Next my temperature gauge was stuck in the cold position while the car was hot and had been running for about 30 mins. Next my power steering light comes on while driving and the wheel locks up I checked for recalls it says my car doesn't have any but my car is doing everything said in the recall this car is dangerous to drive especially with two toddler kids.

- Flint, MI, USA

problem #157

Jun 012011

G6

  • 37,300 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle would not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The brake pedal pulsated and the steering wheel shook. In addition, the service electronic stability control and traction indicators illuminated. The contact managed to drive the vehicle home. The contact stated that "all communications were lost and no codes were detected". furthermore, the convertible roof did not close. The vehicle was towed to bowser automotive (412-469-2100, located at 132-, 168 N lewis run rd, West mifflin, pa 15122) where the technician performed a diagnostic test, but did not find any codes. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no current recalls. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired in 2017 per NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failures. The failure mileage was approximately 37,300.

- Clairton, PA, USA

problem #156

Mar 042019

G6

  • 1 miles
Brake lights turn on randomly and stay on while driving. Only turn off when I put on the brakes, causing a major safety concern. Only fix for now is to grease circuit, but I have to keep redoing that every few weeks.

- Hubbard, OH, USA

problem #155

Apr 162019

G6

  • 35,000 miles
This car had a recall for the brake lights randomly coming on and off. I took the car in myself and they lubed up the circuits with dielectric grease. This fixes the problem for a few weeks. I have been fighting this problem for years. This morning I was following my wife and kids and the brakes lights are on when she is going and they go off when she applies the brake. I took it back to the dealership and they tell me my recall has already been fixed. After researching this problem it seems thousands of people have the same problem. My issue is that the dealership doesn't care and someone is going to get seriously hurt. The dealership told me to look on youtube and learn how to grease the electric plug the brake lights are on. This is not fair. This problem has always been on the car and they should fix it.

- Scurry, TX, USA

problem #154

Feb 282019

G6

  • 135,500 miles
Brake lights are on all the time while driving. Brake lights are off when pushing brake pedal to slow down and stop. Also have to push brake pedal unusually hard to floor to get transmission to shift out of park. I know there was a recall on Pontiac G6 cars for this ( recall#13036). I typed my VIN number in this website and it said 0 recalls on it. I just recently bought this car used. Not sure if this actually happened on Feb. 28, 2019 but approximately then. And it probably happened when I was in park mode although can't be sure.

- Little Valley, NY, USA

problem #153

Feb 182019

G6

  • 91,000 miles
I own a 2007 Pontiac G6. I was driving a couple weeks and my power steering light came across my radio with beeps, with the steering wheel shaking when in stationary and driving and then after a few minutes I would suddenly loose power steering. I would pull over and turn car off and turn back on and it would work for a few minutes then once again suddenly loose power steering. The last 5 days the power steering goes out immediately and I have no power steering. Due to the sudden loss of power steering at any driving speed, I would still have some ability to turn the wheel but it is not easy and makes things more dangerous while traveling or during a turn. When I took my car to mechanic, my car was diagnosed : torque sensor in the eps system. I started doing some research to see if this was a common problem. I came across a recall for the sudden loss of electric power steering in a 2007 Pontiac G6 which was dated February 4,2015. I was reading the recall which was described as to what my problem is with my car. The recall NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 I also came across a special coverage adjustment -loss of electric power steering. My care was not included in the GM torque sensor assembly recall. This is obviously a serious defect, when there is a recall and a special coverage. GM told me they would not fix my car because it was not in recall and also told me that because the special coverage was expired they would not pay for repairs. I find this very disturbing, when at one point GM was fixing this problem in 2007-2010 Pontiac G6. GM told me I should have got a letter about this special warranty. I never received this letter, or I would have got this completed at that time. I feel this problem needs to be relooked at to keep people safe on the roads..

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #152

Dec 232018

G6

  • 166,000 miles
While the car is stationary or moving the brake lights appear on but once pressure is applied to the brakes they turn off. Basically the opposite way the brake lights should be working.

- Manchester, NY, USA

problem #151

Jun 012018

G6

  • 117,000 miles
Takata recall. I purchased the car the beginning of this year in January. When I test drove the car it was already making a loud humming noise that worsen. Once purchased and droved off lot I noticed that the cig lighter/battery charger didn't work even when I changed the fuse. The door locked on the passenger side got stuck, the brakes went out while driving, the windshield wipers stop working while driving in pouring rain and now out of nowhere the tire on the front passenger side is on a flat.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #150

Oct 312017

G6

  • miles
My brake lights come on when the brake pedal is not being touched and then go off when the brake pedal is being pushed. The brake pedal switch has been replaced along with various other attempts to fix the problem with no success.

- Wausau, WI, USA

problem #149

Sep 182018

G6

  • 124,689 miles
For awhile now my check engine light has been on and my no traction control light has been blinking so I had a full diagnostic inspection done that read nothing. As a result, I had them do a fuel system cleaning since there is a small jerky feel every time I drive. I also had them do a break fluid exchange but the no traction control light still blinks. Along with that, most times after fueling up my car, my car drives well and just fine but on September 18th, after fueling up, I was turning into traffic proceeding to the farthest lane so that I can turn left into my apartments then pop! and the steering wheel locked and the gear had locked in drive. This scared me so bad so I braked in every way I could hoping I wouldn't crash then tried shifting gears and cranking my car again. I got into the gates and into the parking lot then my car stalled and cut off again. I finally parked my car, popped the hood, and there was nothing wrong that I could see from my view. So, the next day September 19th I drove to class that morning and it stalled a bit any time I increased my speed as if it wanted to cut off. I got into the parking lot of my college and it cuts off as soon as I begin to turn into a parking spot between two cars. I crank it up, complete my park then I go inside for class until lunch. On lunch, I crank up my car and wow the check engine light is finally off but as usual the no traction control light is blinking. I test drive my car to the local winn dixie and back and on the way back pop! then it stalls to cut off but doesn't cut off so I take it back to my college before lunch is over and park it. Now it's the end of the day and I'm out of class and headed home. This time I make it into the gate but I'm getting close to going over a speed bump and pop! it doesn't cut off but it's stalls badly like it wants too so I proceed to drive then park it. Please, help.

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #148

Apr 302017

G6

  • 100,000 miles
When I was driving one day, my break lights turned on. I found this out because I couldn't turn on my cruise control. After a while I thought it was a fluke, but then people kept pulling me over telling me about my break lights. I was so angry that they kept coming on, I took my warranty I got in the mail and car to a GM dealer. They said they can't fix it completely but just recalculated the system to turn the lights off for a while. I'm so sick of my break lights coming on at random times. Sometimes its while im driving, and sometimes they are on already right after I turn on my key. I would really appreciate getting this fixed for free because I'm so worried I might get into an accident or harm someone else because they don't know if I'm stopping or driving. I want to keep me and my son safe.

- Kiel, WI, USA

problem #147

Jun 152018

G6

  • 160,000 miles
Brake lights are working in reverse. The brake lights are on when you are not hitting the brakes and they go out when you hit the brake pedal. The 2014 recall did not fix the problem! it was merely a bandaid and temporary fix. On more than 1 occasion, I have seen the car behind me fly up on my rear end and have to slam on their brakes. This is a huge problem! I drive my vehicle with my children in it. It is only a matter of time before I get rear ended and someone gets seriously injured or worse. I have found multiple people complaining of the same issues on car forums, after having the recall done, so I know it is not just my car that has the problem. This needs to be addressed and fixed immediately!

- Aliquippa, PA, USA

problem #146

Apr 012018

G6

  • 89,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the exterior brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed and the brake warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the gear shifter would engage into neutral, park, or drive independently. The failures occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to bay ridge Chevrolet (1575 86th street, brooklyn, NY 11228, 718-232-0186) where a diagnostic test located a failure code for the body control module, which needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The contact stated that the repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,000.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #145

Apr 252018

G6

  • 106,202 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving 80 mph with the cruise control activated, the wheels locked up. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (webster city auto center, 129 2nd St, webster city, ia 50595) where it was diagnosed that the brake switch failed. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,202. The VIN was not available.

- Webster, IA, USA

problem #144

Oct 022017

G6

  • miles
Brakes have been replaced four times in the last year and a half. Still not right. Every time I hit them hard they stick.

- New Bern, NC, USA

problem #143

Jul 152017

G6

  • 121,000 miles
Transmission floor shift cable malfunctioned when I was driving and something broke, I think it could have been a shift cable. Also my brake lights keep coming on evn when I don't apply the brakes the brake lights stay on. And also my steering is hard to steer occasionally, which makes it dangerous when using on windy roads. Both in the city and mountainmountain highways. I had recently found out about the recalls when I was troubleshooting why my tranny cable broke the other day. The transmision failed just recently, the other symptoms started happening about 0 to 40 day ago.

- Clifton, CO, USA

problem #142

Jun 012017

G6

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in operation, the brake lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times who had been unable to provide a solution. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was informed that further testing was required to determine the cause of the brake light failure. The vehicle was unable to be driven and parked due to the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Lyons, NY, USA

problem #141

Apr 182017

G6

  • 13,500 miles
I received a letter from GM stating the body control module may not work properly and cause the brake lights to not function correctly. The lights can either stay on or not come on when the brakes are applied the letter says they will extend warranty coverage but not repair the car unless it actually fails. This is a safety concern and not acceptable. GM should be made to correct the body control module and recall the vehicles. I cannot see the if the brake lights are functioning from the drivers seat.

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #140

Sep 042016

G6

  • 121,000 miles
"takata recall" I have contacted you on several occasions regarding this matter. The air bags and brakes (front/rear) are not working properly. The ab light continuously blanking the words "needs to be serviced" and I've had the brakes repaired and still hear a noise upon impact.

- Metairie, LA, USA

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