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Pontiac G6 abs comes on

41 of the 5,891 owner complaints about the Pontiac G6 describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 2006 model year.

owner complaints
41
worst model year
2006
typical repair cost reported
$1,000
typical mileage
95,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

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What owners say

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 May 19, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · 94,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G8. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 mph the cruise disconnected had erroneously deactivated and the brake lights had remained illuminated . The contact replaced brake sensors, emergency brake sensors and ABS Module but the failure continued to occur. The local dealer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V252000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2026 · Brakes, Steering · 107,737 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was turned off, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The failure became more persistent over time, and several attempts were needed for the power steering feature to become operable. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the vehicle had experienced Mass Air Flow Sensor, Power Train System, Catalytic Converter Efficiency, ABS, Wheel Speed Sensor, Wheel Hub, Wheel Bearing, and TPMS failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and became aware of several recalls related to the year, make, and model vehicle; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,737

Filed Dec 22, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

A few months ago, I was pulling out of a parking lot and started to brake , but my car was not stopping. I quickly pumped my brakes and then my brakes worked. All my brake lights came on; ABS, BRAKE, TC, Check engine; and car maintenance light all came on. They periodically would go away but would return when it rained, or if the brakes gave out. Brakes have gone out twice, once while driving on freeway. Before this issue, I had taken it to a mechanic as the brake light was on, and the ‘brake fluid’ message was on my dash- the mechanic scanned it and said the BCM was malfunctioning, to take it to the dealership. I knew who bought the car originally off the lot, so I knew the specific dealership it was bought from (gmc dealership). When I called and told them the issue, they said they will not touch my car (exact words). It’s no longer under warranty and that they would not work on the car regardless. I took it to the main GMC dealership in my city, where they said it would cost thousands to diagnose and fix the car properly, even though I told them I knew what the issue was and what part needed replacing. They confirmed my cars issue was what I said it was, but said it would be VERY expensive to replace and fix, so I decided not to repair it (as the price was not what they originally told me). Now that the brakes fail periodically, I started looking around and saw others had similar issues.

Filed Mar 27, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 107,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Stability Control, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control); however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the transmission gear shifter failed to shift between gears and ceased. The air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake stop lights failed to illuminate upon depressing the brake pedal. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2022 · FL

Radio Stopped working won’t power on, BRAKE, TC, ABS & CHECK ENGINE light stay on for some reason!

Filed Mar 14, 2021 · Airbags, Seats · 80,000 miles · WI

My service air bag light is on. My passenger air bag doesn't work. My traction control, ESC, and ABS light come on. My panoramic sunroof wont close. All of these are on the recall list but apparently every car other than mine is bad. When I drive the ESC light will come on and pull me to the next lane. My passenger airbag is a safety concern for my passengers. I was on the freeway and my car went into the other lane and I almost hit a semi with my kids in the car. The car makes a loud whistle noise while driving, the car jerks to the left. The car makes loud noises in the front end like the car is gonna fall apart. Replaced the front end $1000.00 worth of work and still making the noise. Ate my brand new tires up. Milwaukee, wisconsin recall-13036 recall-14152 recall-n140115 recall-14v252000 recall-07v146000 recall-14e04400 recall-14772&14v‑153 recall-15v064000

Filed Feb 21, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · 102,000 miles · IN

Transmission shifts hard its a automatic,cant drive in snow or when wet it slides front end off road do to shifting.ABS alert stays on all times and has been to shop.

Filed Nov 8, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 26,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 pontiac g6. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the check engine, ABS, and several other unknown warning indicators illuminated and the power steering failed. Additionally, the tachometer and other gauges became inoperable. The contact also stated that the transmission would shift gears erratically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or determine the cause of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.

Filed May 9, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 155,000 miles · IN

My 2006 pontiac g6 has been giving my wife issues while she is driving. At random times, the power steering goes out, ABS sensor comes on, and the lights inside and outside the car start to dim. This has caused her to nearly have an accident and is unsafe for the road. I replaced the battery and the alternator because it seemed like a power issue, but there was more behind the issue. Whenever I called my gm dealer, they told me there was an extended warranty on the vehicle and they would replace the torque sensors in the power steering system if the vehicle was under 150,000 miles. Since I was never notified by gm of this extended warranty issue and had to call them directly to find out there was an issue, my vehicle has 155,000 miles on it and they will not fix it.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Pontiac G6 abs

Why does the abs come on in the Pontiac G6?

Owners who report it most often also describe check engine light, won't start and airbag warning light, and the codes they mention most are C0561.

Which Pontiac G6 years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2006 (10 complaints), 2007 (9 complaints) and 2008 (8 complaints).

How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the Pontiac G6?

Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,000 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.

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