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2006 Pontiac G6 airbags problems
117 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000. 21 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 117
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- crashes
- 21
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal22
- Frontal: sensor/control module2
- Side/window1
At what mileage
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Pontiac G6 airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Pontiac G6 airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
- Risk
- If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
- Remedy
- Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact gm at 1‑877‑477‑1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.
Recall number 06V417000 · Recall details
What 2006 Pontiac G6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Airbag light staying on dash and the passenger seat does not register a person sitting in it. The passage seat bag alert does not making a sound
my son was driving the car and had a friend with him. they were involved in an accident which he tboned anoehr car. the driver air bad deployed but that was the only one. no other bad deployed and caused injury to windshield of passenger and caused injury to my son from drivers door.
Power steering loss in dangerous weather conditions and almost lost control and I'm not going to feel safe until I find a way to get it repaired recall (15V064)
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag service required message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 180,000.
After I got my car serviced for a recall on my transmission cables my dash started flashing passenger air bag and now my cars airbags do not work
My car will flash "POWER STEERING" across the stereo notification screen and alarm and the power steering locks up as you drive and makes steering your vehicle impossible and unsafe! This was a recall which was supposedly repaired at Titus Will (dealership) some years prior when the car was previously owned by Kristena Fulton but it is still very much a problem and a HUGE safety risk. I've contacted their location and was yelled at by a female who stated they had repaired it previously and would NOT help me regarding this. This vehicle is dangerous and poses not only a safety risk which could result in serious injury and death should it be driven on a freeway or highway at the time this error occurs. I've taken video of this and am asking for this to be repaired ASAP as I transport my two children and could result in injury to myself and my children.
I was driving down the road when my steering wheel locked up and couldn't move, I eventually got it to a gas station where I purchased some power steering fluid because the light showed up under the time clock on the radio; come to find out there was a spot to put the fluid. Im still having issues with the power steering, it even caused my alignment to go bad and multiple flats tires. With the last flat tire, my service airbag light came on as well, just randomly. No check engine light has come on to be able to screen the vehicle to figure out what needs to be repaired on the power steering.
For several months, the indicator lights in the vehicle have been randomly coming on for one ting or another. The air bag light comes on as well as the engine light. At one point, the gas gauge indicates that the tank in about empty when we have just filled the tank half of the way. Being senior citizens, it is difficult to get a diagnosis on the car without paying beyond your budget, or getting the repairs done. Also the power steering freezes up while driving sometimes.
I noticed after I got the car that the gas was going awful fast, so I decided to look into and found out there was a gas leak and it was the fuel pump
Questions about the 2006 Pontiac G6 airbags
Does the 2006 Pontiac G6 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 117 complaints about the airbags of the 2006 Pontiac G6, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Pontiac G6 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Pontiac G6 airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V417000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac G6 have bad airbags?
The Pontiac G6 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (118 complaints), 2006 (117 complaints) and 2008 (101 complaints).
Other 2006 Pontiac G6 problems
Steering 1,220Electrical 245Lights 199Brakes 189Fuel system 107Transmission 89Engine 88Acceleration 69Suspension 56Driver assistance 39Body 27Visibility 23Seat belts 12Seats 11Locks 8Tires 8Wheels 8
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