10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
100,913 miles

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problem #192

Dec 202023

G6

  • 225,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the brake lights illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed; however, the brake lights failed to illuminate while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control). The failure mileage was approximately 225,000.

- Meriden, KS, USA

problem #191

Sep 152023

G6

  • miles
My taillights will not come on. It's not a fuse because if it were the the dash lights would also be out, but they're not

- Troy, AL, USA

problem #190

Jul 292022

G6

  • miles
No Low Beam Headlights illuminate now but one low beam headlight had been installed recently and BCM and/or harness was adjusted after which both low beam headlights had been working

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #189

Apr 192022

G6

  • miles
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.

- West Jefferson, OH, USA

problem #188

Mar 192022

G6

  • miles
Headlight went out. Upon changing it I noticed that wiring harness was burnt and melted. Also was driving and power steering went out driving 65 miles per hour. The cruise control got stuck. Right side making horrible noise at times. This has put me and my five year old as well as anyone driving near me at risk of dying.

- Rainelle, WV, USA

problem #187

Oct 292021

G6

  • miles
All rear lights do not work. I have had the bulbs and fuses replaced the only lights that work are the side markers. Front headlights, I have had the bulbs, fuses, and all components replaced or checked to determine why front passenger headlight was working intermittently and now longer works at all high or low beams, driver side front only high beam works. I was informed there was a recall on a wiring cluster on these vehicles that controls the lights.

- Farmington, MN, USA

problem #186

May 122020

G6

  • 112,000 miles
The wiring connector for the drivers side low beam H11 headlight has melted and shorted 3 times now, leaving the driver without a drivers side headlighht. Vehicle was using oem part number head lights, of which never burnt out or failed and original headlight housings that it rolled off assembly with. Each time the harness has been replaced by an appropriate harness by a GM certified repair center. I have once noticed while using the remote start feature that the headlight will get really bright then appear to burn out as the vehicles engine starts. A connector with such high impedance I consider outright dangerous and a potential fire hazard. Not to mention the risk of a serious crash due to a malfunctioning headlight.

- Belvidere, IL, USA

problem #185

Feb 252020

G6

  • 155,890 miles
I was driving through my town and my seatbelt light came on and then the power steering was completely gone. I was the only one in my car. This has been happening for a couple weeks. My shoulder is hurting bad now from this. Very scary for this to happen.

- Fostoria, OH, USA

problem #184

Jul 312019

G6

  • 103,400 miles
Headlight wiring harness overheated and melted, causing lamp failure and no low beam headlights.

- Saratoga Springs, UT, USA

problem #183

Mar 012018

G6

  • miles
Drivers side low beam headlight keeps burning out. The electrical wiring appears to get too hot and burns the light bulb out. The socket and the bulb would both need to be replaced because it the socket partially melts. I have replaced the socket and the bulb three times and the same thing keeps happening.

- Panama City, FL, USA

problem #182

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 #181

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 #180

Sep 242018

G6

  • 130,000 miles
Electrical systems that control power steering weaken when switching gears. Power steering causes lights to dim in car and headlamps outside of car at night and during the day. Lighting fails on the front passenger side causing right turn signal to malfunction and entire assembly to appear dim and not at all when signal is activated. This occurs at all times of vehicle use: Stationary, city driving, and highway driving.

- Commerce Township, MI, USA

problem #179

Sep 042018

G6

  • 130,000 miles
The brake lights are on when driving and go off when the brake pedal is pressed. This is opposite to how it should be. There was a recall related to this and apparently the recall repair was made. There are no outstanding recalls on this car. But the brake light problem has reappeared so the repair seems ineffective. I entered today's date below since it asks for a date, but this happens every time the car is driven and at all speeds.

- Kutztown, PA, USA

problem #178

Aug 102018

G6

  • 145,000 miles
Driver's side low beam headlight keeps going out due to faulty socket/wiring. Was replaced initially because factory socket melted at bulb contacts. Have replaced socket twice now, but if wires are at a certain angle going into the socket, the headlight will go out. Problem will usually present itself when turning car on, have to get out and give the headlight assembly a smack to get it to come back on. Also very limited room inside headlight assembly, leaving wiring cramped at an odd angle and in the direct path of the locking mechanism for the access cap.

- Indiana, PA, USA

problem #177

Jul 132018

G6

  • 146,333 miles
I have had issues with the driver side low beam headlight burning/shorting out since I bought the car almost 5 years ago. Usually I just replace the bulb and it burns out shortly but then we had it rewired. Worked for a couple months but the whole wiring is messed up again and they want to take the bumper off to see what's wrong. Too expensive for what the car is worth. I searched on some forums and I am not the only person who has had this issue with this car.

- Elgin, TX, USA

problem #176

Jan 312018

G6

  • 95,000 miles
I live in Alaska and I've never gotten a notice and I've been in two collision because of it and I haven't known why. I've had to pay my deductible because of it and numerous damages because of it.

- Jber, AK, USA

problem #175

Feb 102018

G6

  • 168,700 miles
Airbag service message &. dash light comes on. Often., when I put my fog lights on. It turns the headlights off. It was in motion &. parked

- West Warwick, RI, USA

problem #174

Feb 062018

G6

  • 162,209 miles
Tc shuts off. The tail lights quit working. I changed the bulbs with new ones and now the blikers on the drivers side is not working. The tail lights are still not working. Possible short, corroded, or bad connection. I cannot drive this safely during low light conditions.

- Bigelow, AR, USA

problem #173

Jun 012017

G6

  • 74,000 miles
Front driver side low beam headlight keeps blowing out.

- Bath, PA, USA

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