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2007 Pontiac G6 acceleration problems

76 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
76
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
80,000
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Cruise control
    10

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Pontiac G6 acceleration problems in other years

200520062007200820092010

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2007 Pontiac G6 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 6, 2025 · Acceleration, Lights · 105,653 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the cruise control became inoperable. The contact stated that the cruise control inadvertently disengaged. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake light failed to illuminate. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,653.

Filed May 31, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · OH

Electrical system has mysteriously drained 2 batteries, the exterior lights vary on which will work despite the bulbs being good, the electric power steering comes on then off at inopportune times makes steering heavy and difficult to maintain Speed fluctuation the car will jump into gear or rev up to appropriate gear.

Filed Apr 19, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · OH

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.

Filed Sep 8, 2018 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 1,800 miles · TX

Takata recall my son gave me this vehicle and it sent me a warning about engine loss while driving. Sometimes it picks up and sometimes it doesn't. I also noticed it doesn't have a transmission fluid resivoir. Sometimes theirs a gas leak while idle and sometimes they don't.

Filed Jan 24, 2018 · Acceleration · 133,230 miles · NJ

Cruise control works intermittingly. Today, cruise control did not go off when brak pedal was depressed. I had to repeatedly stomp on the pedal until it finally went off. Vehicle was on the garden state parkway, as I was approaching an exit.

Filed Feb 14, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 161,578 miles · MO

Power steering not working, brakes sometimes goes too low to the floor & pedel sensor has gone off making car accelerate at times.

Filed Sep 30, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 1,400 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure as the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact stated that the brake lights illuminated on and off occasionally. Also, the gear shifter would not switch out of the park position. The contact had to detach the battery cable to get the vehicle to go into the park position. The cruise control would not deactivate once the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that the failures were a part of an unknown recall. The failure mileage was 1,400.

Filed Sep 5, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 48,000 miles · MA

While driving on highway at 60 MPH on highway right line almost at my exit . The GPS fell from the window and must of hit the area of the shift column it didn't come out of drive though. The car shut off. I was able to move over to the shoulder push the flashes and emergency break when the brakes did not work just a large nose steering didn't work well. Bringing it to the dealership and have them check the steering column out again. This is the 2nd time the car shut off while driving I feel this is a part of the original recall in 2015 that listed this make, model and year pontiac g6 2007 massachusetts route 2 west leominster. Ma. Restarted the car, got to my destination, and drove home that night lower speeds.

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 121,605 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While driving, the contact attempted to activate the cruise control, but was unsuccessful. The contact was informed by another driver that the brake light was constantly illuminated while the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,605.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 173,616 miles · TX

Strong gas odor from car while car in running and after car is stopped. Check engine light codep0446 emission system vent solenoid replacement via auto zone code system reader. Gas found sitting on top of gas tank.

Questions about the 2007 Pontiac G6 acceleration

Does the 2007 Pontiac G6 have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 76 complaints about the acceleration of the 2007 Pontiac G6, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2007 Pontiac G6 acceleration problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Pontiac G6 acceleration?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Pontiac G6 have the most acceleration problems?

The Pontiac G6 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2007 (76 complaints), 2006 (69 complaints) and 2008 (67 complaints).

Other 2007 Pontiac G6 problems

Steering 541Lights 232Brakes 222Electrical 197Airbags 118Fuel system 101Transmission 98Engine 58Driver assistance 35Body 20Suspension 18Visibility 18Seat belts 12Wheels 11Seats 9Locks 6

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