2007 Pontiac G6: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 25, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · 137,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to start and the vehicle was smoking. There was an abnormal burning odor after the failure. The power steering and brakes became inoperable. The steering wheel was difficult to turn. The failure persisted over time. The check engine warning light and ABS warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed. The Fire Department was on the scene. The Police advised the contact to go through civil court. The contact believed that the wiring and transmissions were the cause of the failure. The power steering rack was replaced by an independent mechanic. The service center was no longer communicating with the contact and requested that the vehicle be removed from the property. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

Filed Apr 28, 2025 · Airbags, Fuel system · NC

I bought my G6 in 2022. After about a year of having it, issues started happening. Everything was fine up until my passenger side airbag warning appeared on my radio screen and it won't go off. Could be a serious issue with the airbag. Maybe around the end of 2023 I started having problems with my power steering. I could drive down the road and all of a sudden my steering wheel would lock up. I could barely get myself to a spot to get off the road. I had to force the steering wheel to turn. I shut the car off for a minute or so just to see what would happen. After I turned the car back on the steering cleared, but as soon as I decided to go back home it locked back up. Now it's starting to lock back up this year. My major issue I have is the gas smell that's coming from the car. The smell is so strong, it's coming inside the car. When I went to get some tires put on car, the mechanic said he smelled the gas and there was a gas leak coming from the tank. The smell is so strong it can cause someone to pass out. It also causes the car to stall when trying to start it. I don't think this is safe. I have to drive my grand kids in my car. There needs to be a recall on this gas leak issue. Someone can get killed or badly injured if not taken seriously. I didn't have any warning signals appear at all about the gas/fuel issue.

Filed Sep 20, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · 124,689 miles · AL

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.

Filed May 23, 2017 · Engine · 31,437 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the engine stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,437.

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 Mar 7, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 150,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. In addition, the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was unsure about what parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the battery, rotors, and brake shoes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle failed to start. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes; hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14v224000 (power train). The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Dec 11, 2015 · Steering, Transmission · 150,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, a clicking sound was heard before the vehicle started jerking. In addition, while making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver, and various warning lights started to illuminate before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to restart. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled in front of the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed May 5, 2015 · Transmission · 94,432 miles · WA

After making a right hand turn, speedometer quit working and transmission seemed to be in a stalled state, however it then jerked hard and power resumed. This continued for the next 2 miles until I arrived at my stopping point. Odometer then displayed error. After the car sat for 2.5 hours, I started car to return home. Odometer displayed error, but once I shifted to drive error went away. Drove 3.5 miles, once speed dropped from 30 MPH down to 20, transmission went to a stalled state again and then began jerking hard again with power surges.

Filed Apr 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Feb 27, 2015 · Steering · PA

Power steering has shut off while driving on multiple occasions. Goes into manual steering while trying to make a turn.

Filed Feb 19, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 33,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While driving at approximately 5 MPH, the power steering and the engine warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Electrical · 145,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 80 MPH, the instrument panel lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.