Pontiac G6 years to avoid
More than twice the G6's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Pontiac G6 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Pontiac G6 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Pontiac G6 problems
All model years combined.
- Steering3,110
- Electrical994
- Lights966
- Brakes731
- Airbags409
- Transmission378
- Fuel system356
- Acceleration276
- Engine257
- Driver assistance213
- Suspension123
- Body91
Most reported problems on the Pontiac G6
Power steering loss 870Steering lock-up 398Adaptive cruise 330Loss of power 314Steering noise 202Fuel smell 188Harsh shifting 185Fuel pump 173Engine failure 173Jerking 168Check engine light 155Fuel leak 140Stalling 109Won't start 70Ball joint 70Pulling 57
Pontiac G6 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 95 | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | 88 | 273 | Steering | 96,885 | 2 | 10 | |
| 2009 | 71 | 713 | Steering | 86,000 | 4 | 26 | |
| 2008 | 56 | 1,080 | Steering | 79,465 | 4 | 37 | |
| 2007 | 51 | 1,232 | Steering | 84,000 | 4 | 54 | |
| 2006 | 33 | 1,910 | Steering | 75,000 | 6 | 90 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 72 | 679 | Steering | 80,643 | 5 | 26 | |
| 2004 | 95 | 2 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | 95 | 1 | Lights | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 10
Questions about the Pontiac G6
What years of the Pontiac G6 should you avoid?
2006. It has more than twice the Pontiac G6's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 1,910, mostly about steering and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Pontiac G6?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Pontiac G6?
Steering, with 3,110 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (994) and lights (966).
How many recalls does the Pontiac G6 have?
10 recalls between 2003 and 2014. The 2006 model year has the most, with 6.
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