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2009 Pontiac G6 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

712 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

85,815 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2009 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 588 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 295 of 712 complaints (41.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Steering behavior	298	41.9%
Braking behavior	133	18.7%
Electrical and battery issues	93	13.1%
Transmission and shifting	39	5.5%
Fuel system concerns	36	5.1%
Engine operation	23	3.2%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Steering

295

Electrical System

174

Exterior Lighting

174

Service Brakes

Power Train

Air Bags

Fuel/Propulsion System

Vehicle Speed Control

Steering: 295; Electrical System: 174; Exterior Lighting: 174; Service Brakes: 63; Power Train: 46; Air Bags: 40; Fuel/Propulsion System: 36; Vehicle Speed Control: 33

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

128

75,000 to 99,999

141

100,000 to 149,999

156

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 21; 25,000 to 49,999: 70; 50,000 to 74,999: 128; 75,000 to 99,999: 141; 100,000 to 149,999: 156; 150,000 and above: 72

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (156). 124 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

145

2015

110

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2009: 2; 2010: 10; 2011: 12; 2012: 33; 2013: 77; 2014: 145; 2015: 110; 2016: 56; 2017: 64; 2018: 56; 2019: 59; 2020: 26; 2021: 22; 2022: 11; 2023: 13; 2024: 7; 2025: 3; 2026: 6

Pattern summary

Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 298 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 133 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 93 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10362835 · 2010-10-28 (October 28, 2010)

DRIVING MY PONTIAC G6 2009 LEAVING A PARKING SPACE IN SHOPPING CENTER DRIVING DOWN ISLE CAR CAME ACROSS I TRIED TO GET OUT THE WAY AND HIT PARKING LOT LITE POLE. WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT IT FAILED AND I HIT STEERING WHEEL VERY HARD. ENDED UP WITH 3 FRACTURE RIBS AND WHIP LASH OF THE CHEST. DEALER WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT MY COMPLAINT OF SEAT BELT FAILURE. CALLED GM AND THEY ARE NOT ACTING FAST ENOUGH FOR ME. I'M DRIVING THIS CAR AROUND KNOWING MY SEAT BELT IS NOT WORKING. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 3,998 miles reported. Look up ODI 10362835 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10392755 · 2011-03-24 (March 24, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FAIL SPORADICALLY AND WHEN FIRST STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THREADING IN THE STEERING COLUMN TWICE TO NO AVAIL AND THE DEALER NEVER GAVE THE CONTACT A REASON FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ALSO ATTEMPTED TO DETECT THE ENGINE NOISE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 6 miles reported. Look up ODI 10392755 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10329329 · 2010-05-07 (May 7, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKES SQUEAKED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP TWICE WHERE THE ROTORS WERE RESURFACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT; THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IF THEY COULD NOT FIND A MECHANICAL FAILURE, THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 26,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 26,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10329329 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10359209 · 2010-10-05 (October 5, 2010)

I HAVE A NEW 2009 PONTIAC G6 AND THE BRAKES SQUEAK TERRIBLY. MANY MECHANICS HAVE SAID THIS IS DUST CAUSING THIS. I DO NOT AGREE. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING WRONG. I HAVE HAD MANY OTHER VEHICLES AND THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN. PONTIAC SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECTING THIS ISSUE. IT IS A TOTAL NUISANCE. HOW DO I KNOW THE BRAKES WILL NOT GO OUT. THEY DID NOT SQUEAK WHEN WE TEST DROVE AS IF IT DID, I WOULD HAVE NEVER MADE THE PURCHASE. I AM VERY DISSATISFIED WITH THIS NEW CAR. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10359209 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10319114 · 2010-03-12 (March 12, 2010)

I WAS ON THE ROAD AND THE ANTI THEFT LOCK SYMBOL APPEARED JUST BEFORE ALL MY DASH GAUGES WENT WACKY. I DIDN'T HAVE SPEEDOMETER AND THEN NO ODOMETER SO I PULLED OFF ROAD AND SHUT OFF CAR BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE COULD HAPPEN. CAR WOULDN'T RESTART AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. WIRING HARNESS WAS THE PROBLEM ACCORDING TO THE MECHANICS THAT REPAIRED MY CAR. I TOOK MY CAR IN AGAIN AFTER FIX BECAUSE REMOTE START INTERRUPTED AND WOULDN'T WORK AND WAS TOLD REMOTE NEEDED A NEW BATTERY EVEN THOUGH IT ONLY HAD 29,000 MILES. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 28,418 miles reported. Look up ODI 10319114 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10360314 · 2010-10-13 (October 13, 2010)

I OWN A 2009 PONTIAC G6 GT.MY ANTI THEFT SYSTEM KICKED ON WHILE DRIVING. I PARKED MY VEHICLE 5 MINUTES LATER FOR 20 MINUTES AND WHEN I TRIED TO START IT WOULDN'T CRANK. THIS WAS THE FIRST OCCURENCE. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR WITH ME, BUT LUCKILY I WAS PULLING INTO MY OWN DRIVEWAY. I HAD JUST DRIVEN FROM COLUMBUS,OH. A FEW DAYS LATER AFTER TRYING TO RESET MY SYTEM (BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS THE ANTI-THEFT DEVICE) I HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALER. AS IT TURNS OUT MY NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE HAD BROKEN. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC THERE WAS A DEFEC…

Owner-reported narrative. 39,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10360314 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10362876 · 2010-10-29 (October 29, 2010)

2009 PONTIAC G6, 2.4L, 6 SPEED AUTO. CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVE. SUDDEN FAILURE OF CRUISE CONTROL. ERRATIC BRAKE LIGHT FUNCTIONING. TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTING ERRATICALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T DEACTIVATE WITH BRAKE APPLICATION. OCCURS DAILY AFTER ABOUT 30+ MINUTES OF DRIVING NO CORRECTIVE ACTION PERFORMED YET. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10362876 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10443417 · 2012-01-11 (January 11, 2012)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6 GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:09V073000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,315 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,400.

Owner-reported narrative. 58,315 miles reported. Look up ODI 10443417 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10466585 · 2012-07-19 (July 19, 2012)

LARGE FUEL LEAK AT REAR OF GAS TANK ABOVE EXHAUST PIPE RESULTING IN AN OVERWHELMING FUEL SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. DIAGNOSED BY DEALERSHIP AS CRACKED RETURN LINE CONNECTION ON THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. PART WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 46,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10466585 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10513338 · 2013-05-23 (May 23, 2013)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE GASOLINE FUEL FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A FUEL LEAK FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THROUGH THE MUFFLER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK ON THE FUEL PRESSURE LINE THAT LED TO THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000. UPDATED 07/02/13*LJ

Owner-reported narrative. 91,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10513338 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10607081 · 2014-06-30 (June 30, 2014)

WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING EITHER ONE HEADLIGHT WILL GO OUT AND THEN COME BACK ON. THEN THE OPPOSITE HEADLIGHT WILL GO OUT AND THEN COMEBACK ON. THEN SOMETIMES BOTH HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT AT THE SAME TIME. I'VE HAD PEOPLE FLASH THEIR LIGHTS AT ME THINKING I AM HIGH BEAMING THEM WHEN ONE OF MY HEADLIGHTS TURN BACK ON. I ALSO HAD A SPUN BEARING IN THE BOTTOM END OF THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION AND ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED. I ALSO HAD MY VEHICLE STALL FOR NO REASON AT ALL. HAD MY MECHANIC LOOK AT IT HE CAME…

Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10607081 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10615077 · 2014-07-21 (July 21, 2014)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSE THAT THE BELT TENSIONER PULLEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10615077 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

712 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

82.6%Usable mileage588 / 712 records

100.0%Valid incident date712 / 712 records

100.0%Valid filing date712 / 712 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates712 / 712 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2014
Steering	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	40459.5% ODI 10119728 · 5,200 mi STEERING SYSTEM LOCKED. THIS OCCURED ON THE HIGHWAY, GOING AROUND A RIGHT TURN AT 50MPH (UPHILL). IT RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH THE CONCRETE BARRIER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ABILITY TO STEER RETURNED AFTER THE DRIVER YANKED THE WHEEL HARD. THE DRIVER FELT A POP AND THE STEERING RETURNED, BUT THERE WAS NO TIME TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR. Look up ODI 10119728 at NHTSA ↗	1,16360.9% ODI 10163118 · 1,453 mi DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DASHBOARD WARNING FOR STEERING ILLUMINATED AND WAS AUDIBLE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE STEERING FAILED . THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE COMPUTER HAS BEEN RESET THREE TIMES. THESE EFFORTS HAVE NOT REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. FOR THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT, THE STEERING SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED. Look up ODI 10163118 at NHTSA ↗	53343.3% ODI 10208442 · 17,100 mi THERE IS A STEERING-RELATED PROBLEM WITH MY PONTIAC G6 SEDAN. IT HAS A CLUNK OR SNAP UPON BACKING OUT OF PARKING-SPACES AND UPON MAKING TURNS FROM A DEAD-STOP. IT DOES NOT OCCUR WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I AM WORRIED THE STEERING-BOX IS BAD, AS THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED ON A FAMILY 2005 PONTIAC G6. THE BOX-ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHY AGAIN TWO YEARS LATER ON A NEWER CAR. *TR Look up ODI 10208442 at NHTSA ↗	41538.5% ODI 10230021 · 64,216 mi MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE ENTERING AN EXIT RAMP AT 50 MPH. THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I'VE NOW PARKED MY VEHICLE AND HAVEN'T BEEN DRIVING IT. I HAVE TWO CHILDREN UNDER AGE 4 AND CANNOT ALLOW THEM TO BE IN THAT DEATH TRAP. AFTER I PULLED OVER TO A SAFE AREA, I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND ABOUT 10 MIN LATER ON AGAIN. AFTER THAT, MY STEERING WAS FINE. I'VE ALSO HAD THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED 3 TIMES FOR A CLICK SOUND THAT IS MADE ANYTIME I TURN TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. I'VE BEEN TOLD… Look up ODI 10230021 at NHTSA ↗	29541.4% ODI 10392755 · 6 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FAIL SPORADICALLY AND WHEN FIRST STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THREADING IN THE STEERING COLUMN TWICE TO NO AVAIL AND THE DEALER NEVER GAVE THE CONTACT A REASON FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ALSO ATTEMPTED TO DETECT THE ENGINE NOISE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000. Look up ODI 10392755 at NHTSA ↗	17263.2% ODI 10456555 · 58,303 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC G-6. WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO THE RIGHT ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 58,303. Look up ODI 10456555 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10502480 · 46,000 mi WE HAVE A PONTIAC G6 WHERE THE TRUNK BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ON AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF. I HAVE PULLED THE WIRE CONNECTOR APART TO SHUT OFF LIGHT. IT APPEARS THIS IS COMMON ON ALL PONTIAC G6. TR CARS. TR Look up ODI 10502480 at NHTSA ↗	7911.6% ODI 10138504 · 7,000 mi MY 2005 PONTIAC G6'S DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH CAUSED SMOKE TO COME FROM THE HEADLINER AREA. THE DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MY VEHICLE SINCE THEN AND HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A PART TO COME IN. THE DEALER SUSPECTS THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT DUE TO THEM NOT BEING ABLE TO FIND A REPLACEMENT PART. I SUSPECT THAT THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE STARTED A SERIOUS FIRE. *NM Look up ODI 10138504 at NHTSA ↗	23112.1% ODI 10144604 · 4,500 mi VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN AUGUST AND HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS SINCE. WHEN TEMPERATURE IS COLD, BELOW 30 DEGREES F, STABILITRAK DOES NOT WORK AND MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED IN MESSAGE CENTER. WHEN TEMP IS ABOVE 30, STABILITRAK WORKS FINE. WITHOUT TRACTION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SLIDES OVER THE ROAD, LOSING TRACTION VERY EASILY. *NM Look up ODI 10144604 at NHTSA ↗	19415.7% ODI 10206864 · 9,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HAD BEEN TURNED OFF FOR THIRTY MINUTES WHEN SHE WAS ALERTED THAT IT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND STATED THAT IT WAS AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT (ELECTRICAL) FIRE. SHE NOTIFIED GENERAL MOTORS AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF AND THE GENERAL MOTORS INSPECTOR INFORMED HER THAT IT WAS AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT ELECTRICAL FIRE. GENERAL MOTORS CLOSED THE CASE AND STATED THAT THEY DID NOT FIND A DEFECT. THEY STA… Look up ODI 10206864 at NHTSA ↗	21920.3% ODI 10226001 · 3,368 mi PONTIAC 2008 G6 3,368 MILEAGE POWER STEERING ERROR, THEN TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. 4/25/08 PHONED DEALERSHIP AND SCHEDULED REPAIR FOR 4/28/08. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP ON 4/27/08. 4/28/08 DEALERSHIP DISCOVERED TWO BROKEN WIRES IN THE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR HARNESS. THEY INDICATED THAT SOMETHING HAD SEVERED THE WIRES AND THAT THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE WIRING HARNESS. WHY WOULD TWO WIRES BE LEFT UNSHIELDED FROM THE ELEMENTS? THE DEALERSHIP VIA MY REQUEST RECEIVED AN ONE … Look up ODI 10226001 at NHTSA ↗	17424.4% ODI 10319114 · 28,418 mi I WAS ON THE ROAD AND THE ANTI THEFT LOCK SYMBOL APPEARED JUST BEFORE ALL MY DASH GAUGES WENT WACKY. I DIDN'T HAVE SPEEDOMETER AND THEN NO ODOMETER SO I PULLED OFF ROAD AND SHUT OFF CAR BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE COULD HAPPEN. CAR WOULDN'T RESTART AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. WIRING HARNESS WAS THE PROBLEM ACCORDING TO THE MECHANICS THAT REPAIRED MY CAR. I TOOK MY CAR IN AGAIN AFTER FIX BECAUSE REMOTE START INTERRUPTED AND WOULDN'T WORK AND WAS TOLD REMOTE NEEDED A NEW BATTERY EVEN THOUGH IT ONLY HAD 29,000 MILES. *TR Look up ODI 10319114 at NHTSA ↗	6022.1% ODI 10408250 · 16,650 mi PINS INSIDE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR RIGHT HEADLIGHT CORRODED, MAKING LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT INOPERABLE. THERE WAS NO ELECTRICAL GREASE INSIDE CONNECTION TO KEEP MOISTURE OUT. Look up ODI 10408250 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 10660209 THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START AS IF IT WERE JUST DEAD. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE CAR WAS FINE AND THEN ONE DAY IT JUST HAPPENED. IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON 11/20. I DROVE HOME FROM WORK. I HAD BEEN HAVING NO ISSUES. THEN, I TURNED OFF THE CAR WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR FOR A BRIEF MOMENT TO CHECKHART MY MAILBOX (FRONT OF APARTMENT COMPLEX). WHEN I GOT BACK IN THE CAR, SUDDENLY IT WASN'T WORKING AS IF EVERYTHING WAS DEAD. *TR Look up ODI 10660209 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	1100.0% ODI 10478110 HEADLIGHTS KEEP BURNING OUT. SOMETIMES ONE WORKS(PASSENGER OR DRIVER SIDE) AND SOMETIMES NEITHER WORK. THE WIRE CONNECTION TO THE MAIN HEADLIGHT (ON BOTH SIDES) IS FRAYING--LEAVING BARE WIRE EXPOSED. WHENEVER I HIT A BUMP, SOMETIMES THE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT. *TR Look up ODI 10478110 at NHTSA ↗	150.0% ODI 10502480 · 46,000 mi WE HAVE A PONTIAC G6 WHERE THE TRUNK BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ON AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF. I HAVE PULLED THE WIRE CONNECTOR APART TO SHUT OFF LIGHT. IT APPEARS THIS IS COMMON ON ALL PONTIAC G6. TR CARS. TR Look up ODI 10502480 at NHTSA ↗	476.9% ODI 10237257 I BOUGHT MY 2005 G6 1 MONTH AGO. WHEN I DRIVE AT NIGHT MY BRAKE LIGHT ARE ALWAYS ON. WHEN I TOUCH MY BRAKES THE LIGHTS GO OUT. THE DEALERSHIPS CAN NOT SEEM TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *TR Look up ODI 10237257 at NHTSA ↗	1568.2% ODI 10226647 · 44,000 mi THE REAR EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT BEING PRESSED AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL THEN GO OUT OR NOT BE ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED. WE HAVE HAD NEAR MISSES WITH VEHICLES BEHIND US ALMOST REAR-ENDING US. IT OCCURS VERY FREQUENTLY, BUT NOT CONSTANTLY. HAVE TAKEN TO ONE SHOP AND ONE DEALERSHIP WITH NO RESOLUTION. HAVE APPOINTMENT WITH ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION; ESPECIALLY SINCE WE ARE USUALLY TRANSPORTING A 10 MONTH OLD CHILD. *TR Look up ODI 10226647 at NHTSA ↗	19315.7% ODI 10282601 · 30,000 mi I ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED DUE TO THE FACT MY BRAKE LIGHTS DIDN'T WORK THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IN 2 YEARS I'VE HAD THIS FIXED AND NOW THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY IM STILL HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO ITS A LEASE THAT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I PAY ALL THIS MONEY TO A CAR COMPANY AND NOW I CANT DRIVE IT. *TR Look up ODI 10282601 at NHTSA ↗	22821.1% ODI 10272398 · 8,000 mi 2008 PONTIAC G6. THE BRACKETS WHICH HOLD THE HEADLIGHTS TO THE CAR ARE INSUFFICIENT. THE HEADLIGHTS BOUNCE, SHAKE, AND WOBBLE OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD CAUSING REPEATED PREMATURE HEADLAMP BULB FAILURE AND SAFETY HAZARD FOR VISIBILITY REASONS ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. BULBS HAVE BLOWN OUT 2 TIMES SINCE PURCHASED AS NEW IN SEPTMEBER OF 2008. DEALER STATES THERE IS NO KNOWN FIX FOR HEADLIGHT PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW ON THE SEDAN MODEL DOES NOT STAY ENTIRELY CLOSED....PUSHING THE WINDOW UP BUTTON, THE WINDOW MOVES 1/4" AFTE… Look up ODI 10272398 at NHTSA ↗	17424.4% ODI 10367887 I DRIVE A 2009 PONTIAC G6/GT SEDAN, I HAVE REPLACE THE LOW BEAMS BULBS FOR EACH LIGHT 6 TIMES. NOW NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED, BUT THE BULBS ONLY LAST ABOUT A MONTH. THE RETAILERS SUGGEST THAT IT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. I ALSO DECIDED TO TRY DIFFERENT RETAILERS AND BRAND NAME BULBS. THIS IS DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, WHEN YOUR LIGHT GO OUT. *TR Look up ODI 10367887 at NHTSA ↗	3211.8% ODI 10477462 I THOUGHT MY HEADLIGHT BULB WENT OUT AND SO I WENT TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM REPLACE IT. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE BULB HAS BEEN GOING IN AND OUT FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS. THE MECHANICS ARE TELLING ME IT'S A WIRE PROBLEM AND WITH THE VEHICLE BEING A 2010 I SHOULDN'T BE HAVING THAT PROBLEM. IT'S NOW SEPT. 28,2012 AND ONCE AGAIN IT HAS GONE OUT...AGAIN. PLUS SINCE I GOT THE CAR I'VE BEEN HEARING RATTLING EITHER IN THE PASSENGER DOOR OR THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE ME BUT I FEEL I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY FOR GM MISTAKES. *TR Look up ODI 10477462 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10621448 · 100,272 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,272. Look up ODI 10621448 at NHTSA ↗	314.6% ODI 10489094 · 75,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ERRONEOUSLY ILLUMINATED WITHOUT THE BRAKES BEING APPLIED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH SHORTED INTERNALLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. .... UPDATED 02-20-13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WOULD RANDOMLY TURN ON. THE VEHICL… Look up ODI 10489094 at NHTSA ↗	1166.1% ODI 10461152 · 72,872 mi THIS PONTIAC G6 WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME COMPLAINT. 9/23/2009. THE FIRST OCCASION, THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK AND THE GEARSHIFT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE OUT OF PARK. ON ONE OCCASION THE CAR HAD TO BE LEFT AT WORK SITE AS GEAR SHIFT COULD NOT BE MOVED UNTIL THE NEXT MORNING. LAST, SEVERAL PEOPLE TOLD ME THAT BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON WHILE DRIVING AND TURNED OFF WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES; ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALL #09V036000 SECOND OCCASION: IT WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AGAIN 6/20/2011 FOR THE SAME … Look up ODI 10461152 at NHTSA ↗	16013.0% ODI 10462569 · 72,000 mi ON HIGHWAY TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN AVERAGING 60-65 IN MY 2007 PONTIAC G6 I LIGHTLY PRESSED BRAKES APPROACHING AN EXIT FOR GAS WHEN A THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING. I HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKES AGAIN TO STOP AFTER EXITING THE HIGHWAY TO STOP. THE SHAKING WAS NOTICEABLY WORSE. I PURCHASED THE CAR USED ABOUT 2 MONTHS BEFORE THIS EVENT SO I DID NOT EXPECT ANY BRAKE ISSUES. AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS MY WIFE MENTIONED A NOISE FROM THE BRAKES. I HAD THE BRAKES INSPECTED AND THE SERVICE PERSON SAID THE BRAKES WERE FINE BUT MY FRONT AND REAR STRUTS WERE BAD.… Look up ODI 10462569 at NHTSA ↗	12211.3% ODI 10461334 · 34,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 50- 55 MPH WHEN THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED DESPITE THE BRAKES NOT BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000. Look up ODI 10461334 at NHTSA ↗	638.8% ODI 10469357 WHILE DRIVING, CRUISE CONTROL WILL DISENGAGE AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILL FLAIR ON. THAN WHEN TAP BRAKES, BRAKE LIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF. WITHIN A COUPLE SECONDS, THEY WILL TURN BACK ON. WHEN ACTUALLY GOING TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES, HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS THAN. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED WITHOUT USING CRUISE CONTROL, JUST DRIVING IN GENERAL. BREAK LIGHTS WILL COME ON, THAN WHEN PRESS ON THE BRAKE, THEY SHUT OFF. COUPLE SECONDS LATER, COME BACK ON. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT TIME(OR DURING THE DAYTIME), NOT HAVING BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN STOPPING… Look up ODI 10469357 at NHTSA ↗	197.0% ODI 10459253 · 56,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING ENGAGED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE MALFUNCTION HOWEVER, THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000. Look up ODI 10459253 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Air Bags	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	121.8% ODI 10276372 · 41,805 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. TWO YEARS AGO, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER MOTORIST TRAVELING 90 MPH. IN TURN, HIS VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO TRAFFIC AND STRUCK THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. BOTH FRONT SEATS WERE CRACKED IN THE MID-LUMBAR AREA, WHICH CAUSED SEVERE INJURY TO BOTH FRONT PASSENGERS. A TOTAL OF FOUR OCCUPANTS WERE INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,805. Look up ODI 10276372 at NHTSA ↗	924.8% ODI 10164435 MY CAR EVERY TIME I TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT MY TIRES WOULD MAKE A SQUEALING SOUND, SO MY HUSBAND THOUGHT I NEEDED MY TIRES ROTATED, I TOOK IT DOWN TO GET AN OIL CHANGE AND TO GET THE TIRES ROTATED BUT HE (SALES PERSON) TOLD ME THAT MY TIRES WERE FINE. WELL I WAS GOING TO WORK AT 6:00 A.M MY CAR STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT SO I WENT OFF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO GET MY CAR BACK ON THE ROAD BUT MY TIRES LOCKED UP OR SOMETHING B/C MY CAR STARTED TO SPIN IN CIRCLES, I TRIED TO GET CONTROL OF MY CAR BUT BEFORE I KNEW I HIT A TREE. WHAT SCARED ME TH… Look up ODI 10164435 at NHTSA ↗	1068.6% ODI 10185994 · 500 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STRUCK A DEER ON THE HIGHWAY. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE HOOD WERE DAMAGED. ALSO, PASSENGERS SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE FAVORABLE. THE CONTACT COULD PROVIDE A POLICE REPORT AND PICTURES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 500.AK THE CONSUMER STATES THERE ARE 5 SENSOR POINTS, 3 SENSOR POINTS HIT DURING THE ACCIDENT. UPDATE 4/23/07 *TR Look up ODI 10185994 at NHTSA ↗	979.0% ODI 10241785 · 125 mi MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING A 2007 PONTIAC G-6. SHE WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE ENTERING THE EXPRESS WAY AND THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO HER TURNING THE WHEEL THEREFORE THE CAR WENT INTO THE DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSIQUENTLY SHE FRACTURED HER BACK. SEPTEMBER 2007 IN NOVEMBER 2007 MY SON WAS DRIVING A 2008 PONTIAC G-6. HE WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND. THE CAR ROLLED OVER HIT A TREE AND KILLED MY SON. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF. *TR Look up ODI 10241785 at NHTSA ↗	405.6% ODI 10537009 · 27,500 mi WHEN THE PASSENGER GETS OUT OF THE VEHICLE THE ON/OFF LIGHT FOR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG REMAINS ON EVEN WHEN THERE IS NO PERSON SITTING IN THE SEAT. THE SEAT BELT LIGHT ALSO REMAINS FLASHING AND DINGS WHEN DRIVING. THIS IS A DISTRACTION. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A 1100 DOLLAR REPAIR. THE REPAIR IS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY AND IF LEFT UN-REPAIRED IT WILL CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO NOT GO OFF IN AN ACCIDENT. MY VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON IT. *TR Look up ODI 10537009 at NHTSA ↗	186.6% ODI 10429552 · 36,903 mi ON 9/14/2010 MY WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT IN OUR 2010 PONTIAC G6 GT IN WHICH SHE TURNED FROM A PRIVATE DRIVE INTO THE PATH OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH, IMPACTING OUR CAR IN THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT FENDER, WHEEL ASSEMBLY, AND DRIVERS DOOR. BOTH AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED IN THE OTHER CAR HOWEVER NONE OF THE AIRBAGS IN OUR G6 DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANTS OF EITHER VEHICLE WHICH BRINGS ME TO MY COMPLAINT, THE ENTIRE DRIVERS FRONT FENDER ON OUR G6 WAS SMASHE… Look up ODI 10429552 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	395.7% ODI 10209797 · 1,000 mi TOO MANY COMPLAINTS TO WRITE THEM ALL UP, HERE ARE A FEW: ENGINE MAKES METAL GRINDING "WHOOSHING" NOISE INDEPENDENT FROM ACCELERATION-DEALER CANNOT REPLICATE, WARPED ROTORS-DEALER WANTED OVER $1,000 TO FIX, HAVE HAD RADIO REPLACED 5 TIMES DUE TO DISC ERRORS-DEALER KEEPS REPLACING, HAD STEERING RACK AND WATER PUMP REPLACED AT 30,000 MILES-DEALER COVERED, SENSOR THAT TURNS ON LIGHTS WENT-DEALER REPLACED, POWER STEERING PROBLEMS, HARD TO TURN AND ROUGH, BUT NO "LOCK-UPS" LIKE OTHERS HAVE HAD(THANKFULLY)-DEALER CANNOT REPLICATE, HAD DRIVERS SIDE FR… Look up ODI 10209797 at NHTSA ↗	663.5% ODI 10242974 GEAR SHIFT CONTROLLER GETS STUCK IN DRIVE. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS THE BRAKE LIGHT SYSTEM, THAT THE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES. *TR Look up ODI 10242974 at NHTSA ↗	897.2% ODI 10369579 · 60,000 mi I HAVE AN 07 G6 THAT IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUES WITH BRAKE LIGHTS, CRUISE, AND SHIFTING OUT OF PARK THAT THE 05-06 G6'S ARE. WE'VE HAD THE BRAKE SWITCH CHANGED TWICE AND IT HASN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM. EVEN WITH THE BRAKE SWITCH UNPLUGGED THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON. *TR Look up ODI 10369579 at NHTSA ↗	777.1% ODI 10236397 I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW WITH 5 MILES IN APRIL WITH THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. AT AROUND 5500 MILES, THE CAR FIRST STALLED. IT STARTED BACK UP THAT DAY WITHOUT ISSUE AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS SO I DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT. AFTER THAT, IT WOULD STALL MAYBE ONCE A WEEK. THIS HAPPENED UP UNTIL ABOUT 6200 MILES. AFTER THAT, I WAS GETTING CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS, REDUCED ENGINE POWER(WHICH WAS VERY SPORADIC), SERVICE TRACTION, AND ENGINE LUGGING. IT CONTINUED TO STALL 3 TIMES A WEEK OR SO. I HAVE HAD IT IN TWICE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE FIRST TIME THEY … Look up ODI 10236397 at NHTSA ↗	466.5% ODI 10263230 · 5,561 mi I AM A INSURANCE ADJUSTER FOR ERIE INSURANCE, ON 11/28/2008 OUR INSURED PARKED HER RENTAL CAR A 2008 PONTIAC G6 IN FRONT OF HER HOME AND PLACED THE CAR IN PARK. SHE EXITED THE CAR ONLY TO FIND THAT THE CAR BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY AND STRUCK A LAMP POST IN HER NEIGHBORS YARD. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS $2097.32 & THE DAMAGE TO THE NEIGHBORS PROPERTY WAS $1764.27. *TR Look up ODI 10263230 at NHTSA ↗	145.1% ODI 10458960 · 31,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SHIFTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,000. Look up ODI 10458960 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	202.9% ODI 10478067 · 115,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FUEL WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 117,000. Look up ODI 10478067 at NHTSA ↗	764.0% ODI 10462813 · 92,110 mi I NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL FROM THE BACK OF MY CAR,I JUST BROUGHT IT USED LAST JUNE 11, I ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN SITTING IN THE CAR EITHER IN THE FRONT OR REAR THE SMELL OF GAS IS STRONG AS WELL, I HAD TO HAVE WORK DONE ON MY CAR LAST MONTH AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ENTIRE TOP OF MY TANK WAS WET FROM GAS AND THE SMELL WAS STRONG IN THE SHOP (SEARS) AND I SHOULD HAVE THIS LOOKED AT ASAP BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE AND WAS VERY UNSAFE. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE AND HAVE FOUND OVER 100 OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME ISSUE IN THE 2006 PONTIAC… Look up ODI 10462813 at NHTSA ↗	826.7% ODI 10472841 · 68,000 mi CAR'S KEY FELT STUCK ONE DAY AND MADE THE CARD DO A "HARD" START WHERE THE IGNITION DIDN'T KICK OVER RIGHT AWAY. NOTICED RIGHT AFTER IGNITION PROBLEM THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS ONCE CAR WAS SHUT OFF. SMELL CONTINUED TO JUST GET STRONGER AND STRONGER OVER THE COURSE OF A WEEK. THERE IS NOW AN INTOXICATING SMELL OF GAS FUMES THAT SURROUND THE CAR WHEN PARKED. CANNOT PARK IN GARAGE ANY LONGER IN FEAR THAT THE FUMES WILL IGNITE WITH OUR GAS WATER HEATER WHICH IS ALSO HOUSED IN THE GARAGE. THREE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER FEELS LIGHT HEADED AND NAUSEATE… Look up ODI 10472841 at NHTSA ↗	524.8% ODI 10462929 · 30,000 mi I PURCHASED MY PONTIAC BRAND NEW WITH 189 MILES. SHORTLY AFTER WHILE DRIVING MY CAR, I NOTICED A SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE BRAKES. I HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED OUT AND THEY WERE FINE. WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO DIRT IN THE BRAKES. IN 2011 MY INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON TELLING ME TO CHECK MY FUEL CAP. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC, AND ENDED UP PAYING TO HAVE SOMETHING IN THE FUEL SYSTEM CHANGED. I AM STILL ENCOUNTERING ISSUES WITH THE INDICATOR LIGHT TO CHECK THE FUEL CAP. THE GAS MILEAGE IS TERRIBLE! I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND WA… Look up ODI 10462929 at NHTSA ↗	365.1% ODI 10466585 · 46,000 mi LARGE FUEL LEAK AT REAR OF GAS TANK ABOVE EXHAUST PIPE RESULTING IN AN OVERWHELMING FUEL SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. DIAGNOSED BY DEALERSHIP AS CRACKED RETURN LINE CONNECTION ON THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. PART WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP. *TR Look up ODI 10466585 at NHTSA ↗	72.6% ODI 10864088 · 67,000 mi ON MAY 9, 2016, I WAS HEADING TO MY HOME WHEN MY CAR STALLED BRIEFLY IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR ROADWAY, 220 NORTH, CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND 21502. LUCKILY MY VEHICLE RE-ENGAGED WITHIN A MINUTE IN ORDER FOR ME TO AVOID BEING HIT BY ANY TRACTOR AND TRAILER TRAFFIC THAT WAS STEADILY APPROACHING ME. NEEDLESS TO SAY I WAS PETRIFIED DURING THIS TIME THING I WAS GOING TO BE DEMOLISHED AND DIE IN MY CAR!!! THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE RELAY CONNECTION FROM THE FUSE BOX IN THE TRUNK OF THE PONTIACT G 6 TO THE FUEL PUMP WHICH HAS CAUSED MY CAR TO NOT START … Look up ODI 10864088 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Vehicle Speed Control	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	162.4% ODI 10284439 · 65,000 mi PONTIAC G6 BRAKE LIGHTS WERE OPERATING OPPOSITE (BRAKES LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AND NOT ILLUMINATED WHILE BRAKE IS APPLIED). CRUISE CONTROL NOT ENGAGING. APPARENTLY THERE WAS A RECALL FOR SOME MODELS OF THE G6 BUT WAS TOLD BY PONTIAC THAT MY G6 WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. *TR Look up ODI 10284439 at NHTSA ↗	623.2% ODI 10281405 · 21,000 mi WE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH OUR 2006 G6. OUR EXTERIOR LIGHT SOMETIMES DOESN'T WORK, THE CRUISE CONTROL SOMETIMES DOESN'T WORK. WE HAD TO REPLACE AT OUR OWN EXPENSE THE BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO INFERIOR QUALITY. WE WERE HAVING THE VIBRATION ISSUE SOME MENTIONED. MY WIFE COULD NOT GET IT OUT OF PARK ONE DAY, WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. WE GOT THE SAME STORY ABOUT THE RECALL ABOUT NOT BEING COVERED BY THE RECALL AND HAVING TO GET IT DIAGNOSED AT OUR EXPENSE. LAST YEAR OUR BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED AND WE REAR ENDED A MINIVAN. LUCKILY NO… Look up ODI 10281405 at NHTSA ↗	665.4% ODI 10213909 2007 PONTIAC G6 WITH MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASED. CONSUMER STATES SOME OF THE PROBLEMS ARE RATTLE IN PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, PLASTIC SEAT BELT HOLDER BROKE, CONVERTIBLE TOP BROKE, THE TOP WAS UP, AND WOULD NOT LOCK, THE RETRACTABLE MOTOR WOULD NOT PUT THE TOP DOWN OR UP. VEHICLE ACCELERATED VIOLENTLY ON ITS OWN WHILE STOPPED. KB WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY, THE CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. JB Look up ODI 10213909 at NHTSA ↗	625.7% ODI 10361349 · 40,000 mi MY 2008 PONTIAC G6 CRUISE CONTROL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY FOR THE PAST YEAR. I USE IT WHEN IT WORKS AND KEEP IT OFF WHEN IT DOES NOT WANT TO ENGAGE. IN THE PAST MONTHS, MY BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON WHEN THE BRAKES ARE NOT ENGAGED; ONCE I ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE LIGHTS GO OUT COMPLETELY. THIS ISSUE IS INTERMITTENT AS WELL. *TR Look up ODI 10361349 at NHTSA ↗	334.6% ODI 10469357 WHILE DRIVING, CRUISE CONTROL WILL DISENGAGE AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILL FLAIR ON. THAN WHEN TAP BRAKES, BRAKE LIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF. WITHIN A COUPLE SECONDS, THEY WILL TURN BACK ON. WHEN ACTUALLY GOING TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES, HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS THAN. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED WITHOUT USING CRUISE CONTROL, JUST DRIVING IN GENERAL. BREAK LIGHTS WILL COME ON, THAN WHEN PRESS ON THE BRAKE, THEY SHUT OFF. COUPLE SECONDS LATER, COME BACK ON. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT TIME(OR DURING THE DAYTIME), NOT HAVING BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN STOPPING… Look up ODI 10469357 at NHTSA ↗	93.3% ODI 10515652 · 49,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASED ACCELERATION TO 60 MPH. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES WITHOUT THE CRUISE CONTROL IN ACTIVATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. Look up ODI 10515652 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Steering	82,338–145,000 mi	110,486 mi	244	ODI 10392755 · 6 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FAIL SPORADICALLY AND WHEN FIRST STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THREADING IN THE STEERING COLUMN TWICE TO NO AVAIL AND THE DEALER NEVER GAVE THE CONTACT A REASON FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ALSO ATTEMPTED TO DETECT THE ENGINE NOISE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000. Look up ODI 10392755 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10439296 · 40,000 mi POWER STEERING FAILS WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN, LIKE IN A DRIVE THROUGH OR DRIVEWAY. SINCE OCTOBER THERE HAS BEEN 3 SEPARATE TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED. *TR Look up ODI 10439296 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10446696 · 51,727 mi I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WAITING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, WHEN I WENT TO TURN THE POWER STEERING WAS GONE. TOOK TO A GARAGE, CODE C0545 WAS FOUND, GARAGE RE-CALIBRATED THE SYSTEM. THEN ON 2/4/2012 THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY AGAIN WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN AROUND. THE WHEEL IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN, AND VIBRATES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE STEERING WHEEL ON STRAIGHT ROAD HAS PLAY IN IT ALSO ONCE THE POWER STEERING IS GONE. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY SCARY SITUATION, AND MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVES THIS CA… Look up ODI 10446696 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	50,000–104,000 mi	72,000 mi	129	ODI 10319114 · 28,418 mi I WAS ON THE ROAD AND THE ANTI THEFT LOCK SYMBOL APPEARED JUST BEFORE ALL MY DASH GAUGES WENT WACKY. I DIDN'T HAVE SPEEDOMETER AND THEN NO ODOMETER SO I PULLED OFF ROAD AND SHUT OFF CAR BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE COULD HAPPEN. CAR WOULDN'T RESTART AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. WIRING HARNESS WAS THE PROBLEM ACCORDING TO THE MECHANICS THAT REPAIRED MY CAR. I TOOK MY CAR IN AGAIN AFTER FIX BECAUSE REMOTE START INTERRUPTED AND WOULDN'T WORK AND WAS TOLD REMOTE NEEDED A NEW BATTERY EVEN THOUGH IT ONLY HAD 29,000 MILES. TR Look up ODI 10319114 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10360314 · 39,400 mi I OWN A 2009 PONTIAC G6 GT.MY ANTI THEFT SYSTEM KICKED ON WHILE DRIVING. I PARKED MY VEHICLE 5 MINUTES LATER FOR 20 MINUTES AND WHEN I TRIED TO START IT WOULDN'T CRANK. THIS WAS THE FIRST OCCURENCE. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR WITH ME, BUT LUCKILY I WAS PULLING INTO MY OWN DRIVEWAY. I HAD JUST DRIVEN FROM COLUMBUS,OH. A FEW DAYS LATER AFTER TRYING TO RESET MY SYTEM (BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS THE ANTI-THEFT DEVICE) I HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALER. AS IT TURNS OUT MY NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE HAD BROKEN. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC THERE WAS A DEFEC… Look up ODI 10360314 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10362876 · 55,000 mi 2009 PONTIAC G6, 2.4L, 6 SPEED AUTO. CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVE. SUDDEN FAILURE OF CRUISE CONTROL. ERRATIC BRAKE LIGHT FUNCTIONING. TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTING ERRATICALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T DEACTIVATE WITH BRAKE APPLICATION. OCCURS DAILY AFTER ABOUT 30+ MINUTES OF DRIVING NO CORRECTIVE ACTION PERFORMED YET. TR Look up ODI 10362876 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	53,700–96,750 mi	74,000 mi	146	ODI 10390223 · 56,000 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BULB IN THE HEADLIGHTS CONTINUED TO BLOW OUT BECAUSE THE HARNESS FOR HEADLIGHTS HAD MELTED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR COST. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000. Look up ODI 10390223 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10410353 · 30,000 mi WAS STOPPED BY THE POLICE STATING I HAD NO TAILLIGHTS. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUSE WAS BLOWN AND REPLACED. WITHIN ABOUT 3 WEEKS THE FUSE BLEW AGAIN. HAD IT IN TWICE SINCE AND THEY STILL CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. KEEP IT A FEW DAYS AND RESEND THE CAR OUT. I HAVE CHECKED IT OUT AND IT SEEMS THAT WHEN IT BLOWS IT IS IN AUTO MODE AND WHEN AUTO LIGHTS COME ON. THEY SAID NO CONNECTION AND LEAVE IT AGAIN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR MY FAMILY IF WE LOSE TAILLIGHTS AT NIGHT WE COULD BE REAR ENDED. ALSO I AM ON MY THIRD SET O… Look up ODI 10410353 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10419179 · 80,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE HEADLIGHT HARNESS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. Look up ODI 10419179 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	49,000–87,500 mi	74,000 mi	53	ODI 10474135 · 39,000 mi MY BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP STAYING ON EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED. WENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR PONTIAC G6S. BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR TO GET IT FIXED THEY JUST KEEP REPLACING THE SWITCH BUT NOW THEY SAY SOMETHING ELSE IS WRONG WIRES CORRODED. THE 2005 G6 HAD RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM BUT MY 2009 G6 IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST, SAME CAR DIFFERENT YEAR. TR Look up ODI 10474135 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10474396 · 49,000 mi VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON EXCEPT WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED, THEN IT GOES OUT. THIS HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT IT HAS HIGH POTENTIAL IF A SUDDEN STOP IS NEEDED THERE WILL NO WARNING FOR THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING OURS. TR Look up ODI 10474396 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10479327 · 45,000 mi WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED. ALSO CRUISE CONTROL IS INOPERATIVE. *TR Look up ODI 10479327 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	63,750–98,357 mi	78,000 mi	36	ODI 10263230 · 5,561 mi I AM A INSURANCE ADJUSTER FOR ERIE INSURANCE, ON 11/28/2008 OUR INSURED PARKED HER RENTAL CAR A 2008 PONTIAC G6 IN FRONT OF HER HOME AND PLACED THE CAR IN PARK. SHE EXITED THE CAR ONLY TO FIND THAT THE CAR BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY AND STRUCK A LAMP POST IN HER NEIGHBORS YARD. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS $2097.32 & THE DAMAGE TO THE NEIGHBORS PROPERTY WAS $1764.27. TR Look up ODI 10263230 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10443417 · 58,315 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6 GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:09V073000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,315 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,400. Look up ODI 10443417 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10467609 · 61,729 mi 2009 PONTIAC G6 GT 3.5L V6 - ON 09/23/11 WHEN I PUT MY CAR INTO PARK, THE TRANSMISSION WAS STILL IN DRIVE POSITION. THE SHIFTER HANDLE WAS LOOSE AND WOULD NOT LOCK INTO P, R, N, D. TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND COULD REMOVE KEYS BUT WHEN I TRIED TO CRANK THE CAR AGAIN IT WOULDN'T CRANK. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE WAS BROKEN. HAD THE CABLE REPLACED ALONG WITH A NEW BRACKET. ON 07/24/12 (83600 MILES) I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN!! I CALLED THE SAME DEALER AND HE TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A 12 MONTH … Look up ODI 10467609 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	69,000–120,000 mi	86,500 mi	34	ODI 10537009 · 27,500 mi WHEN THE PASSENGER GETS OUT OF THE VEHICLE THE ON/OFF LIGHT FOR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG REMAINS ON EVEN WHEN THERE IS NO PERSON SITTING IN THE SEAT. THE SEAT BELT LIGHT ALSO REMAINS FLASHING AND DINGS WHEN DRIVING. THIS IS A DISTRACTION. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A 1100 DOLLAR REPAIR. THE REPAIR IS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY AND IF LEFT UN-REPAIRED IT WILL CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO NOT GO OFF IN AN ACCIDENT. MY VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON IT. TR Look up ODI 10537009 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10593356 · 41,350 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,350 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,410. DR Look up ODI 10593356 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10606092 · 67,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING FAILED. THE DRIVER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED BUT DID NOT KNOW THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS … Look up ODI 10606092 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	62,750–115,236 mi	88,000 mi	27	ODI 10466585 · 46,000 mi LARGE FUEL LEAK AT REAR OF GAS TANK ABOVE EXHAUST PIPE RESULTING IN AN OVERWHELMING FUEL SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. DIAGNOSED BY DEALERSHIP AS CRACKED RETURN LINE CONNECTION ON THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. PART WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP. TR Look up ODI 10466585 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10521586 · 3,000 mi I PURCHASED A 2009 PONTIAC G6 IN DEC 2009. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ITS FIRST OIL CHANGE (@3000 MILES), A FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL AREA. THIS SMELL WAS MENTIONED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE OWNER WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE WRITER THAT IT WAS A 'SHOP SPILL' AND NOT FROM THE CAR. ON OTHER OCCASIONS A FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED BY THE OWNER, BUT THEY WERE DISMISSED AS FLUKES. RECENTLY, (06/13) A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR BEGAN COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL AREA OF THE CAR. THE HOTTER WEATHER SEEMED TO MAKE THE PR… Look up ODI 10521586 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10538508 · 75,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR WHILE PARKED OR WHEN BEING DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,000. Look up ODI 10538508 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	58,875–91,500 mi	81,500 mi	26	ODI 10509830 · 37,000 mi WHEN I PRESS MY BRAKE PEDAL THE LIGHTS GO OFF BUT THE REST OF THE TIME MY LIGHTS ARE ON (WHEN I AM NOT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL) WHICH HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE THE PEOPLE BEHIND ME CANNOT TELL WHEN I AM BRAKING. IT ALSO CAUSES ME NOT TO BE ABLE TO USE MY CRUISE CONTROL BECAUSE MY CRUISE CONTROL THINKS THAT I AM HITTING THE BRAKE WHICH AUTOMATICALLY TURNS OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL. TR Look up ODI 10509830 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10516182 · 85,000 mi TAIL LIGHTS CONTINUE TO STAY ON. THE TRACTION CONTROL SAYS IT NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. SAME AS EARLIER MODEL G6'S. SAME AS #08-05-22-009A. TR Look up ODI 10516182 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10521680 · 45,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING ON SEVERAL SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. *TR Look up ODI 10521680 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

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Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	1	None	ODI 11627105 The drivetrain: automatic transmission parking lock cable (or shift cable) malfunctioned. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. I am able to put the car in 'park' and remove the key. However, when I attempt to start the vehicle, it won't start because the battery gets drained. I have to constantly get a jump off. My safety and the safety of others are at risk because I never know how much the battery has been drained, and the vehicle shuts off in trafffic. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. The vehi… Look up ODI 11627105 at NHTSA ↗
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	1	None	ODI 11637521 I purchased a used 2009 Pontiac G6 3.9L almost 4 years ago. I have experienced white smoke pouring from under my hood 3 times so far. I've taken it to the dealership and first time was informed it was a bad power steering hose leaking onto the exhaust- preCat area. The second repair dealership said it was a faulty hose. The third time dealer said it was a bad motor mount. After extensive research online, found out several years of G6 cars have the high pressure power steering hose about 1 inch from the exhaust pipe. This is causing the hose to … Look up ODI 11637521 at NHTSA ↗
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	1	None	ODI 11701284 My brake lights are malfunctioning. It has not worked correctly in years. When you press on the brake, the brake lights turn itself off. When not pressing on the brake, my brake lights are on. I reached out to the GM dealership and I told them that the recall was fixed, but the issue is ongoing and poses extreme safety issues. I have gotten pulled over for this. No lights are on my dashboard. I have owned the car since the beginning of COVID and the issue has happened since. Look up ODI 11701284 at NHTSA ↗
2025-12	1	None	ODI 11703468 There is an immediate loss of steering while driving a 2009 Pontiac G6. The steering wheel locks up making it difficult, at times impossible, to steer the vehicle left or right. The only way to unlock the steering wheel is by placing the vehicle in 'Park' and turn the ignition off to restart the vehicle. Look up ODI 11703468 at NHTSA ↗
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	3	None	ODI 11717511 Vehicle looses power steering sometimes, the last time I was in traffic on a bend and went up onto the sidewalk. It's almost impossible to steer when it happens. Look up ODI 11717511 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11718358 The power steering keeps going out causing turning to become incredibly hard. This started in Dec of 2025. I replaced the column in 2022 because of the same issues and it is happening again now. I see some 2009 VINS have been recalled but my vin isn’t apart of that. Look up ODI 11718358 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11719815 · 110,800 mi The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. While driving 20 MPH or slower, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed, making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was turned off and restarted for the power steering assist to become operational. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,800. Look up ODI 11719815 at NHTSA ↗
2026-03	1	None	ODI 11721370 · 107,737 mi 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, … Look up ODI 11721370 at NHTSA ↗
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	2	None	ODI 11763560 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [XXX] Component Affected: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Description of Defect: My 2009 Pontiac G6 (VIN: [XXX]) with a manufacturer build date of XXX suffered a sudden, total loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist while driving. The dashboard displayed a power steering warning message and sounded a chime, and the vehicle immediately reverted to heavy manual steering. This sudden loss of power assist heavily increased steering effort, creating an immediate crash hazard. Why an Investigation/Expan… Look up ODI 11763560 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11763947 I purchased a used 2009 Pontiac G6 for my son less than 7 days ago (3 ). While driving on the highway attempting to exit the ramp, the steering wheel began to get very hard to turn. We nearly crashed! Just yesterday placed the car in park. Although the shifter showed it was in P for park as well as on the dash, the car began consistently moving in reverse. This vehicle is a safety hazard for my child and due to it being a used vehicle Im not protected by a warranty. The 2009 Pontiac G6 recall list states that these issues are known, yet his VI… Look up ODI 11763947 at NHTSA ↗
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2010: 25 complaints · 2014: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2010	0	13	25
2014	1	1	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2010	272	0	0
2014	1	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Steering	Electrical System	Exterior Lighting	Service Brakes	Power Train	Air Bags	Fuel/Propulsion System	Vehicle Speed Control
Steering	—	34 ODI 10535242 · 35,000 mi INTERMITTENT VERY HARD UP SHIFTS (INCLUDING CHANGES FROM PARK-DRIVE ETC), CRUISE FLYS OFF AND STOPS WORKING WHILE GOING DOWN ROAD, SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING AND FLICKERS RANDOMLY, CAR FLASHES "POWER STEERING" ON RADIO PANEL AND "ERROR" ON ODOMETER READ, HARD TURNING, CAR LOSES POWER AS IT REVS TO REALIZE IT NEEDS TO SHIFT (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) INITIALLY, RESTARTING CAR WOULD HELP FOR AWHILE, BUT NOW THE PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT. GM DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM AND THOUGHT IT WAS LOOSE WIRING. AFTER NOT BEING ABLE TO TRACE THE COMMUN… Look up ODI 10535242 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10576227 · 30,000 mi REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK. HEATER ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT WORK. TIRE SERVICE MONITOR COMES ON RANDOMLY. CRUISE CONTROL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, BUT DOES NOT WORK MORE OFTEN THAN IT DOES. LOUD, RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN MAKING TURNS. LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY (GOT STOPPED BY A POLICEMAN AND WARNED OF A CITATION THE NEXT TIME I WOULD GET STOPPED). I HAD ONE BULB CHANGED. TWO WEEKS LATER IT WENT OUT, BUT THE BULB WAS NOT BURNT. THEN, IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN. A MONTH OR SO LATER THE OTHER ONE… Look up ODI 10576227 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10593361 · 38,000 mi THE CAR HAS HAD SIGNIFICANT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE ITS PURCHASE. TO SUMMARIZE: I HAD AN IGNITION FUSE REPAIRED IN 2009 WHEN THE CAR TURNED OFF SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING. REPLACED A FAULTY HEADLIGHT SOCKET THAT WAS MELTED TO THE INSIDE HOUSING, HAVE REPLACED AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF LIGHT BULBS IN THE CAR, AND HAVE ALSO HAD THE POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL. MOST RECENTLY, REMOTE IGNITION WAS NOT WORKING, BUT WAS LATER FIXED AFTER A MAJOR REPAIR LAST MONTH TO THE POWER STEERING. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN MY POWER STEERING FAILED. HAD IT TOWED TO … Look up ODI 10593361 at NHTSA ↗	6 ODI 10576227 · 30,000 mi REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK. HEATER ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT WORK. TIRE SERVICE MONITOR COMES ON RANDOMLY. CRUISE CONTROL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, BUT DOES NOT WORK MORE OFTEN THAN IT DOES. LOUD, RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN MAKING TURNS. LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY (GOT STOPPED BY A POLICEMAN AND WARNED OF A CITATION THE NEXT TIME I WOULD GET STOPPED). I HAD ONE BULB CHANGED. TWO WEEKS LATER IT WENT OUT, BUT THE BULB WAS NOT BURNT. THEN, IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN. A MONTH OR SO LATER THE OTHER ONE… Look up ODI 10576227 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10821168 · 190,000 mi MY CAR HAS NOW ALSO LOST POWER STEERING ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION (LOSS OF POWER STEERING FIRST OCCURRED THIS YEAR)THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND MY HEADLIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT, EVEN WHEN THE BULBS ARE BRAND NEW (THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR TWO YEARS NOW). WHEN I SMACK THE HEADLIGHTS, THEY COME BACK ON. I DO NOT ALWAYS FEEL SAFE WHEN DRIVING THIS CAR. Look up ODI 10821168 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10968387 · 100,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE LIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. Look up ODI 10968387 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10582795 · 37,000 mi CLEAR DAY, DRY, STRAIGHT, FLAT ROAD, NO OBSTRUCTIONS. SAW 2 VEHICLES STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, WELL AHEAD OF ME. REMOVED FOOT FROM GAS PEDAL FOR NORMAL BRAKING AND STOP. WHEN APPLIED BRAKES, THEY DID NOT SLOW MY CAR DOWN. TRIED MORE PRESSURE ON BRAKES, BUT THEY WERE SO "STIFF", CAR STILL DID NOT RESPOND. WHEN IMPACT OBVIOUS, TRIED TO STEER TOWARD CLEAR LANE ON LEFT TO AVOID STRAIGHT-ON IMPACT. THOUGHT MIGHT CAUSE LESS INJURY TO ALL AND LESS DAMAGE. STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE. STRUCK THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT-ON FROM REAR AT ABOUT 35 MPH. AIR BAG… Look up ODI 10582795 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10892998 · 81,000 mi I HAD POWER STEERING LOSE ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND THEN IT JUST HAPPENED AGAIN YESTERDAY. WHEN I SHUT THE CAR OFF IT LIKE RESETS AND THEN IT'S FINE I ALSO HAD A FRIEND OF MINE TEXT ME AND TOLD ME THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE BACKWARDS WHEN I WHEN I WAS BREAKING THE LIGHTS WERE OFF WHEN I WAS DRIVING AND MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON. I HAVE ALSO ALWAYS NOTICED THAT MY CAR SHIFTS WEIRD SOMETIMES WHEN I'M PASSING IT DOESN'T SEEM LIKE I CAN GET UP TO SPEED. I HAVE ALSO HAD TROUBLE WITH MY PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR. I BOUGHT MY CAR … Look up ODI 10892998 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11300316 · 155,500 mi MY 2009 PONTIAC G6 2.4L DISPLAYED POWER STEERING. IT BECAME MANUAL STEERING. I TURNED THE CAR OFF & RESTARTED IT. THE POWER STEERING WORKED AGAIN. I WAS IN A PARKING LOT. I CHECKED MY CARS INVOICES & THE VIN # CHECK WHICH SAID I HAD THE WORK DONE. I ALSO WAS DRIVING IN MY DRIVEWAY & THE WHEEL WOULD START TO TURN THEN LOCK UP & SNAP BACK HURTING MY WRIST. I WAS ABLE TO PARK IT. Look up ODI 11300316 at NHTSA ↗	7 ODI 10509406 · 78,000 mi G6 BEGAN TO SHIFT GEARS ON ITS OWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY LEADING TO NEAR ACCIDENTS DUE TO SUDDEN STOPS OR SLOW DOWNS. CARS TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN PARK AND WON'T REVERSE. CAR BEGINS TO REVERSE ON ITS OWN IN PARK BUT ENDS UP CATCHING ITSELF BACK IN PARK. TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE SET ON PARK AND WON'T CHANGE TO GO IN REVERSE. ALSO THE POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE BURST AT RANDOM WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, CAUSED SEVERE MELTING OF VARIOUS WIRES AROUND IT. NEARLY LIT THE CAR ON FIRE AFTER CAUSING THE STARTER TO CATCH FIRE FROM THE POWER … Look up ODI 10509406 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10535242 · 35,000 mi INTERMITTENT VERY HARD UP SHIFTS (INCLUDING CHANGES FROM PARK-DRIVE ETC), CRUISE FLYS OFF AND STOPS WORKING WHILE GOING DOWN ROAD, SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING AND FLICKERS RANDOMLY, CAR FLASHES "POWER STEERING" ON RADIO PANEL AND "ERROR" ON ODOMETER READ, HARD TURNING, CAR LOSES POWER AS IT REVS TO REALIZE IT NEEDS TO SHIFT (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) INITIALLY, RESTARTING CAR WOULD HELP FOR AWHILE, BUT NOW THE PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT. GM DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM AND THOUGHT IT WAS LOOSE WIRING. AFTER NOT BEING ABLE TO TRACE THE COMMUN… Look up ODI 10535242 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10593912 I HAVE A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT I THOUGHT IT WAS A GEM AFTER A FEW MONTHS MY HEAD LIGHTS WOULD BURN OUT A FEW TIMES A MONTH. AFTER REPLACING THEM I NOTICED THE ACTUAL WIRING WAS MELTED. MY PASSENGER REAR DOOR WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A STORM MY WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. MY WIPER FLUID WON'T COME OUT ONLY MAKES THE SOUND. MY POWER STEERING WILL TURN OFF RANDOMLY. STOCK RADIO STOPPED WORKING. NOW MY BREAK LIGHTS ARE ACTING UP AND WON'T LIGHT. MY SHIFTER ALSO HAS BEEN ACTING STRANGE. SOMETIMES IT WON'T SHIFT. BL… Look up ODI 10593912 at NHTSA ↗	10 ODI 10606092 · 67,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING FAILED. THE DRIVER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED BUT DID NOT KNOW THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS … Look up ODI 10606092 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10609196 · 120,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000. Look up ODI 10609196 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10712344 · 7,200 mi LIGHTS ON THE CAR STARTING COMING ON THE AIR BAG LIGHTS STAY ON NOW AND WILL NOT GO OFF .THE HEATER IN THE SEATS ALSO STOPPED WORKING .AND NOW WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEELS THERE IS A GRINDING SOUND .I THOUGHT IT WAS THE CV AXLES REPLACED ,AND IT DID NO GOOD .IT CONTINUES TO MAKE THE GRINDING SOUNDS WHEN I TURN ,AND ITS HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT TIMES IT LOCKS UP .THE ELECTRIC SYSTEMS SEEMS TO ACT STRANGE WITH LIGHTS BLINKING ON THE DASH BOARD SOMETIMES .MANY TIMES I HAVE TROUBLE STARTING THE CAR AND HAVE HAD THE STARTER CHECKED OUT … Look up ODI 10712344 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10733879 MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED LAST YEAR DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO A LOCAL GM DEALER TO BE "FIXED" AND NOW MY CAR IS HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS AS BEFORE: LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL, MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHTS, LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL, DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEAR OUT OF PARK POSITION. THESE PROBLEMS BEGAN OCCURRING IN 2013. GM SHOULD HAVE TOLD CUSTOMERS THAT THE "FIX" WAS TEMPORARY, AS I WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED MULTIPLE TIMES YESTERDAY DUE TO MY BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SOMEONE CO… Look up ODI 10733879 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	34 ODI 10535242 · 35,000 mi INTERMITTENT VERY HARD UP SHIFTS (INCLUDING CHANGES FROM PARK-DRIVE ETC), CRUISE FLYS OFF AND STOPS WORKING WHILE GOING DOWN ROAD, SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING AND FLICKERS RANDOMLY, CAR FLASHES "POWER STEERING" ON RADIO PANEL AND "ERROR" ON ODOMETER READ, HARD TURNING, CAR LOSES POWER AS IT REVS TO REALIZE IT NEEDS TO SHIFT (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) INITIALLY, RESTARTING CAR WOULD HELP FOR AWHILE, BUT NOW THE PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT. GM DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM AND THOUGHT IT WAS LOOSE WIRING. AFTER NOT BEING ABLE TO TRACE THE COMMUN… Look up ODI 10535242 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10576227 · 30,000 mi REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK. HEATER ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT WORK. TIRE SERVICE MONITOR COMES ON RANDOMLY. CRUISE CONTROL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, BUT DOES NOT WORK MORE OFTEN THAN IT DOES. LOUD, RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN MAKING TURNS. LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY (GOT STOPPED BY A POLICEMAN AND WARNED OF A CITATION THE NEXT TIME I WOULD GET STOPPED). I HAD ONE BULB CHANGED. TWO WEEKS LATER IT WENT OUT, BUT THE BULB WAS NOT BURNT. THEN, IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN. A MONTH OR SO LATER THE OTHER ONE… Look up ODI 10576227 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10593361 · 38,000 mi THE CAR HAS HAD SIGNIFICANT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE ITS PURCHASE. TO SUMMARIZE: I HAD AN IGNITION FUSE REPAIRED IN 2009 WHEN THE CAR TURNED OFF SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING. REPLACED A FAULTY HEADLIGHT SOCKET THAT WAS MELTED TO THE INSIDE HOUSING, HAVE REPLACED AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF LIGHT BULBS IN THE CAR, AND HAVE ALSO HAD THE POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL. MOST RECENTLY, REMOTE IGNITION WAS NOT WORKING, BUT WAS LATER FIXED AFTER A MAJOR REPAIR LAST MONTH TO THE POWER STEERING. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN MY POWER STEERING FAILED. HAD IT TOWED TO … Look up ODI 10593361 at NHTSA ↗	—	82 ODI 10410353 · 30,000 mi WAS STOPPED BY THE POLICE STATING I HAD NO TAILLIGHTS. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUSE WAS BLOWN AND REPLACED. WITHIN ABOUT 3 WEEKS THE FUSE BLEW AGAIN. HAD IT IN TWICE SINCE AND THEY STILL CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. KEEP IT A FEW DAYS AND RESEND THE CAR OUT. I HAVE CHECKED IT OUT AND IT SEEMS THAT WHEN IT BLOWS IT IS IN AUTO MODE AND WHEN AUTO LIGHTS COME ON. THEY SAID NO CONNECTION AND LEAVE IT AGAIN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR MY FAMILY IF WE LOSE TAILLIGHTS AT NIGHT WE COULD BE REAR ENDED. ALSO I AM ON MY THIRD SET O… Look up ODI 10410353 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10445774 · 15,000 mi IN 2010 I PURCHACED A 2009 PONTIAC G6. I HAD IT FOR A COUPLE WEEKS AND MY HEAD LIGHTS BURNED OUT. I THEN GOT A NEW ONE AND IT BURNED OUT AGAIN THEN THE OTHER SIDE DID THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER AGAIN. WHEN REPLACING IT I SEE THE SOCKET WAS BURNED AND MELTED. TO THIS DAY I HAVE TO REPLACE THE BULBS EVERY COUPLE WEEKS AND THEY GO OUT ON MY WAY TO WORK AND I WORK MIDNIGH, SO ITS VERY DANGEROUS. I ALSO HAVE BEEN ONLINE AND SEEN HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND THEY CHATCH ON FIRE. THE CAR IS A 2009 PONTIAC G6 SADAN HERE IS THE … Look up ODI 10445774 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10456640 MY BRAKE LIGHTS STICK OR REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN THEY ARE NOT BEING PRESSED MAKING IT APPEAR THAT IM RIDING MY BRAKES. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE ONCE ALREADY. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH TWICE AND IT WORKS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS ONLY. I HAVE SEEN A RECALL IN THE 2005 AND 2006 MODELS BUT IT IS STILL OCCURING IN THE NEWER MODELS. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF BLOGS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN THIS PARTICULAR MODEL OF CAR. THIS IS JUST AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN WHEN YOUR BRAKE LIGHTS ARENT WORKING CORRECTLY. AS WELL AS THE CAR GETTING STU… Look up ODI 10456640 at NHTSA ↗	27 ODI 10474396 · 49,000 mi VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON EXCEPT WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED, THEN IT GOES OUT. THIS HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT IT HAS HIGH POTENTIAL IF A SUDDEN STOP IS NEEDED THERE WILL NO WARNING FOR THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING OURS. TR Look up ODI 10474396 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10479327 · 45,000 mi WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED. ALSO CRUISE CONTROL IS INOPERATIVE. TR Look up ODI 10479327 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10525745 · 37,000 mi I HAD SOMEONE FOLLOWING ME HOME THE OTHER DAY AND WHEN WE ARRIVED THEY ASKED ME WHY I KEPT PUTTING ON MY BRAKES AND LETTING OFF. I WAS NOT TOUCHING THE BRAKES. WE CRANKED UP THE CAR AND STOOD BEHIND IT AND WATCHED AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF WITHOUT ANYONE EVEN SITTING IN THE CAR. I GOT IN AND STARTED PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WHEN I PRESSED THE PEDAL THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF. WHEN I LET OFF OF THE PEDAL THE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON. THAT'S WHEN I STARTED SEARCHING THIS ISSUE AND FOUND ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT HAVE H… Look up ODI 10525745 at NHTSA ↗	8 ODI 10456640 MY BRAKE LIGHTS STICK OR REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN THEY ARE NOT BEING PRESSED MAKING IT APPEAR THAT IM RIDING MY BRAKES. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE ONCE ALREADY. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH TWICE AND IT WORKS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS ONLY. I HAVE SEEN A RECALL IN THE 2005 AND 2006 MODELS BUT IT IS STILL OCCURING IN THE NEWER MODELS. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF BLOGS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN THIS PARTICULAR MODEL OF CAR. THIS IS JUST AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN WHEN YOUR BRAKE LIGHTS ARENT WORKING CORRECTLY. AS WELL AS THE CAR GETTING STU… Look up ODI 10456640 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10535242 · 35,000 mi INTERMITTENT VERY HARD UP SHIFTS (INCLUDING CHANGES FROM PARK-DRIVE ETC), CRUISE FLYS OFF AND STOPS WORKING WHILE GOING DOWN ROAD, SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING AND FLICKERS RANDOMLY, CAR FLASHES "POWER STEERING" ON RADIO PANEL AND "ERROR" ON ODOMETER READ, HARD TURNING, CAR LOSES POWER AS IT REVS TO REALIZE IT NEEDS TO SHIFT (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) INITIALLY, RESTARTING CAR WOULD HELP FOR AWHILE, BUT NOW THE PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT. GM DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM AND THOUGHT IT WAS LOOSE WIRING. AFTER NOT BEING ABLE TO TRACE THE COMMUN… Look up ODI 10535242 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10593912 I HAVE A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT I THOUGHT IT WAS A GEM AFTER A FEW MONTHS MY HEAD LIGHTS WOULD BURN OUT A FEW TIMES A MONTH. AFTER REPLACING THEM I NOTICED THE ACTUAL WIRING WAS MELTED. MY PASSENGER REAR DOOR WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A STORM MY WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. MY WIPER FLUID WON'T COME OUT ONLY MAKES THE SOUND. MY POWER STEERING WILL TURN OFF RANDOMLY. STOCK RADIO STOPPED WORKING. NOW MY BREAK LIGHTS ARE ACTING UP AND WON'T LIGHT. MY SHIFTER ALSO HAS BEEN ACTING STRANGE. SOMETIMES IT WON'T SHIFT. BL… Look up ODI 10593912 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10722093 · 79,000 mi I PURCHASED CAR NEW IN 2009 AND HAVE HAD PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM STARTING WITH EXHAUST SYSTEM JUST WEEKS AFTER I GOT IT. IT HAS HAD 3 RECALLS BUT I MORE ARE DUE. THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED GOING ONE AFTER ANOTHER AND AT ONE TIME ALL FRONT LIGHTS WERE OUT AT THE SAME TIME. I HAD THEM REPAIRED WITH NEW CONNECTOR. CURRENTLY, THE LEFT HEADLIGHT IS OUT AGAIN AND A NEW HEADLAMP AND ANOTHER CONNECTOR WAS INSTALLED AND STILL WILL NOT STAY ON. OTHER OWNERS I HAVE SPOKEN WITH HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING. BUT WHAT CAN WE DO? I'VE BEEN EXPERIE… Look up ODI 10722093 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10870064 · 104,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE SERVICE TRACTION AND SERVICE ABS. TRACTION CONTROL, ESC AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000. UPDATED 07/12/16LJ UPDATED 08/03/16.JB Look up ODI 10870064 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10903861 JUST PURCHASED A G6 AND SEVERAL RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR 2009. Look up ODI 10903861 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11310668 · 138,400 mi CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON .GARAGE PULLED CODES AND DISCOVERED 4 FULL QUARTS LOW ON OIL. THEY PROCEEDED WITH DIAGNOSIS AND TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED TO BLOWN MOTOR. NO OIL LIGHT EVER CAME ON NOR ANY WARNING FROM THE DRIVER INFO CENTER ON THE DASH. Look up ODI 11310668 at NHTSA ↗	16 ODI 10523937 · 42,900 mi I NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING, SOON AFTER THAT SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON MOST OF THE TIME, ONLY GOING OFF OCCASIONALLY. I HAVE TESTED IT, AND YOU CAN PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND WATCH THE LIGHTS GO FROM OFF TO ON WITH OUT TOUCHING THE BREAK PETAL. (THEY STAY ON) I AM GOING TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE TOMORROW. I HAVE FOUND OUT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE. I KNOW THIS PROBLEM IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. THERE ARE TONS OF COMPLAINTS. *TR Look up ODI 10523937 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10526015 · 95,000 mi 2009 PONTIAC G6 I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO SWITCH ON THE CRUISE CONTROL AND IT WOULDN'T WORK SO I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SEE WHAT'S WRONG. WHEN I GOT OUT OF MY CAR I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON SO I WENT BACK AND PRESSED THE BRAKES THEN THEY TURNED OFF. I STARTED DRIVING AGAIN BUT SOON AS I TURNED ON THE CRUISE CONTROL IT COMES ON BUT TURNS RIGHT BACK OFF. BUT IF I HIT THE BRAKES THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL WORK AGAIN FOR A SECOND THEN TURNS RIGHT BACK OFF THAT'S WHEN I REALIZED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN I… Look up ODI 10526015 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10545065 · 58,500 mi MY 2009 PONTIAC G6 REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ARE WORKING OPPOSITE OF HOW INTENDED. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ACTIVATED, WHEN I DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKE LIGHTS TURN OFF. THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ALSO INOPERATIVE, MOST LIKELY LINKED TO THE BRAKE LIGHT ISSUE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW AND WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING WOULD BE DONE ABOUT THE ISSUE BECAUSE THE WARRANTY WAS OVER. I ASKED FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO REPAIR THE ISSUE MYSELF AND WAS TOLD NONE WAS AVAILABLE. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET … Look up ODI 10545065 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	6 ODI 10576227 · 30,000 mi REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK. HEATER ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT WORK. TIRE SERVICE MONITOR COMES ON RANDOMLY. CRUISE CONTROL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, BUT DOES NOT WORK MORE OFTEN THAN IT DOES. LOUD, RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN MAKING TURNS. LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY (GOT STOPPED BY A POLICEMAN AND WARNED OF A CITATION THE NEXT TIME I WOULD GET STOPPED). I HAD ONE BULB CHANGED. TWO WEEKS LATER IT WENT OUT, BUT THE BULB WAS NOT BURNT. THEN, IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN. A MONTH OR SO LATER THE OTHER ONE… Look up ODI 10576227 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10821168 · 190,000 mi MY CAR HAS NOW ALSO LOST POWER STEERING ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION (LOSS OF POWER STEERING FIRST OCCURRED THIS YEAR)THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND MY HEADLIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT, EVEN WHEN THE BULBS ARE BRAND NEW (THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR TWO YEARS NOW). WHEN I SMACK THE HEADLIGHTS, THEY COME BACK ON. I DO NOT ALWAYS FEEL SAFE WHEN DRIVING THIS CAR. Look up ODI 10821168 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10968387 · 100,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE LIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. Look up ODI 10968387 at NHTSA ↗	82 ODI 10410353 · 30,000 mi WAS STOPPED BY THE POLICE STATING I HAD NO TAILLIGHTS. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUSE WAS BLOWN AND REPLACED. WITHIN ABOUT 3 WEEKS THE FUSE BLEW AGAIN. HAD IT IN TWICE SINCE AND THEY STILL CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. KEEP IT A FEW DAYS AND RESEND THE CAR OUT. I HAVE CHECKED IT OUT AND IT SEEMS THAT WHEN IT BLOWS IT IS IN AUTO MODE AND WHEN AUTO LIGHTS COME ON. THEY SAID NO CONNECTION AND LEAVE IT AGAIN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR MY FAMILY IF WE LOSE TAILLIGHTS AT NIGHT WE COULD BE REAR ENDED. ALSO I AM ON MY THIRD SET O… Look up ODI 10410353 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10445774 · 15,000 mi IN 2010 I PURCHACED A 2009 PONTIAC G6. I HAD IT FOR A COUPLE WEEKS AND MY HEAD LIGHTS BURNED OUT. I THEN GOT A NEW ONE AND IT BURNED OUT AGAIN THEN THE OTHER SIDE DID THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER AGAIN. WHEN REPLACING IT I SEE THE SOCKET WAS BURNED AND MELTED. TO THIS DAY I HAVE TO REPLACE THE BULBS EVERY COUPLE WEEKS AND THEY GO OUT ON MY WAY TO WORK AND I WORK MIDNIGH, SO ITS VERY DANGEROUS. I ALSO HAVE BEEN ONLINE AND SEEN HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND THEY CHATCH ON FIRE. THE CAR IS A 2009 PONTIAC G6 SADAN HERE IS THE … Look up ODI 10445774 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10456640 MY BRAKE LIGHTS STICK OR REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN THEY ARE NOT BEING PRESSED MAKING IT APPEAR THAT IM RIDING MY BRAKES. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE ONCE ALREADY. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH TWICE AND IT WORKS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS ONLY. I HAVE SEEN A RECALL IN THE 2005 AND 2006 MODELS BUT IT IS STILL OCCURING IN THE NEWER MODELS. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF BLOGS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN THIS PARTICULAR MODEL OF CAR. THIS IS JUST AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN WHEN YOUR BRAKE LIGHTS ARENT WORKING CORRECTLY. AS WELL AS THE CAR GETTING STU… Look up ODI 10456640 at NHTSA ↗	—	23 ODI 10474135 · 39,000 mi MY BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP STAYING ON EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED. WENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR PONTIAC G6S. BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR TO GET IT FIXED THEY JUST KEEP REPLACING THE SWITCH BUT NOW THEY SAY SOMETHING ELSE IS WRONG WIRES CORRODED. THE 2005 G6 HAD RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM BUT MY 2009 G6 IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST, SAME CAR DIFFERENT YEAR. TR Look up ODI 10474135 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10474396 · 49,000 mi VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON EXCEPT WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED, THEN IT GOES OUT. THIS HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT IT HAS HIGH POTENTIAL IF A SUDDEN STOP IS NEEDED THERE WILL NO WARNING FOR THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING OURS. TR Look up ODI 10474396 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10499665 · 21,534 mi 2-7-2011 (21534 MILES) BRAKES LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON BUT GO OFF WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED. DEALER TURNPIKE CHEVROLET (NITRO, WV) REPAIRED BY INSTALLING "BRAKE LIGHT SENSOR". WARRANTY COVERAGE 11-08-2011 (32214 MILES) BRAKES LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON BUT GO OFF WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED. DEALER TURNPIKE CHEVROLET (NITRO, WV) REPAIRED BY INSTALLING "BRAKE LAMP SWITCH". WARRANTY COVERAGE 02-21-2013 (44578 MILES) BRAKES LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON BUT GO OFF WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED. DEALER HURRICANE CHEVROLET (HURRICANE, WV) REPAIRED BY… Look up ODI 10499665 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 10456640 MY BRAKE LIGHTS STICK OR REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN THEY ARE NOT BEING PRESSED MAKING IT APPEAR THAT IM RIDING MY BRAKES. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE ONCE ALREADY. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH TWICE AND IT WORKS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS ONLY. I HAVE SEEN A RECALL IN THE 2005 AND 2006 MODELS BUT IT IS STILL OCCURING IN THE NEWER MODELS. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF BLOGS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN THIS PARTICULAR MODEL OF CAR. THIS IS JUST AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN WHEN YOUR BRAKE LIGHTS ARENT WORKING CORRECTLY. AS WELL AS THE CAR GETTING STU… Look up ODI 10456640 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10516182 · 85,000 mi TAIL LIGHTS CONTINUE TO STAY ON. THE TRACTION CONTROL SAYS IT NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. SAME AS EARLIER MODEL G6'S. SAME AS #08-05-22-009A. *TR Look up ODI 10516182 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10659462 · 128,000 mi BACK IN APRIL OF 2014 MY CAR STARTED ACTING STRANGE WHEN GETTING AT 30 MPH. I NOTICED THE RPM WOULD GET BETWEEN 3 AND 4. MY AUTOMATIC NOR MANUAL SHIFT WOULD GO INTO SECOND GEAR. IF IT DID, I WOULD ALMOST GET WHIPLASH. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO REPLACED WIRE HARNESS AND TWO SHIFT SOLENOIDS (SW). I THEN NOTICED DURING THE SUMMER MY DRIVER FRONT HEAD LIGHT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE BULB. AGAIN, IN NOVEMBER OF 2014 MY CAR BEGAN REPEATING ITSELF WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT'S THE S… Look up ODI 10659462 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10870064 · 104,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE SERVICE TRACTION AND SERVICE ABS. TRACTION CONTROL, ESC AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000. UPDATED 07/12/16LJ UPDATED 08/03/16.JB Look up ODI 10870064 at NHTSA ↗	0	14 ODI 10516182 · 85,000 mi TAIL LIGHTS CONTINUE TO STAY ON. THE TRACTION CONTROL SAYS IT NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. SAME AS EARLIER MODEL G6'S. SAME AS #08-05-22-009A. TR Look up ODI 10516182 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10523937 · 42,900 mi I NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING, SOON AFTER THAT SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON MOST OF THE TIME, ONLY GOING OFF OCCASIONALLY. I HAVE TESTED IT, AND YOU CAN PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND WATCH THE LIGHTS GO FROM OFF TO ON WITH OUT TOUCHING THE BREAK PETAL. (THEY STAY ON) I AM GOING TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE TOMORROW. I HAVE FOUND OUT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE. I KNOW THIS PROBLEM IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. THERE ARE TONS OF COMPLAINTS. TR Look up ODI 10523937 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10526015 · 95,000 mi 2009 PONTIAC G6 I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO SWITCH ON THE CRUISE CONTROL AND IT WOULDN'T WORK SO I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SEE WHAT'S WRONG. WHEN I GOT OUT OF MY CAR I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON SO I WENT BACK AND PRESSED THE BRAKES THEN THEY TURNED OFF. I STARTED DRIVING AGAIN BUT SOON AS I TURNED ON THE CRUISE CONTROL IT COMES ON BUT TURNS RIGHT BACK OFF. BUT IF I HIT THE BRAKES THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL WORK AGAIN FOR A SECOND THEN TURNS RIGHT BACK OFF THAT'S WHEN I REALIZED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN I… Look up ODI 10526015 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	5 ODI 10582795 · 37,000 mi CLEAR DAY, DRY, STRAIGHT, FLAT ROAD, NO OBSTRUCTIONS. SAW 2 VEHICLES STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, WELL AHEAD OF ME. REMOVED FOOT FROM GAS PEDAL FOR NORMAL BRAKING AND STOP. WHEN APPLIED BRAKES, THEY DID NOT SLOW MY CAR DOWN. TRIED MORE PRESSURE ON BRAKES, BUT THEY WERE SO "STIFF", CAR STILL DID NOT RESPOND. WHEN IMPACT OBVIOUS, TRIED TO STEER TOWARD CLEAR LANE ON LEFT TO AVOID STRAIGHT-ON IMPACT. THOUGHT MIGHT CAUSE LESS INJURY TO ALL AND LESS DAMAGE. STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE. STRUCK THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT-ON FROM REAR AT ABOUT 35 MPH. AIR BAG… Look up ODI 10582795 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10892998 · 81,000 mi I HAD POWER STEERING LOSE ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND THEN IT JUST HAPPENED AGAIN YESTERDAY. WHEN I SHUT THE CAR OFF IT LIKE RESETS AND THEN IT'S FINE I ALSO HAD A FRIEND OF MINE TEXT ME AND TOLD ME THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE BACKWARDS WHEN I WHEN I WAS BREAKING THE LIGHTS WERE OFF WHEN I WAS DRIVING AND MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON. I HAVE ALSO ALWAYS NOTICED THAT MY CAR SHIFTS WEIRD SOMETIMES WHEN I'M PASSING IT DOESN'T SEEM LIKE I CAN GET UP TO SPEED. I HAVE ALSO HAD TROUBLE WITH MY PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR. I BOUGHT MY CAR … Look up ODI 10892998 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11300316 · 155,500 mi MY 2009 PONTIAC G6 2.4L DISPLAYED POWER STEERING. IT BECAME MANUAL STEERING. I TURNED THE CAR OFF & RESTARTED IT. THE POWER STEERING WORKED AGAIN. I WAS IN A PARKING LOT. I CHECKED MY CARS INVOICES & THE VIN # CHECK WHICH SAID I HAD THE WORK DONE. I ALSO WAS DRIVING IN MY DRIVEWAY & THE WHEEL WOULD START TO TURN THEN LOCK UP & SNAP BACK HURTING MY WRIST. I WAS ABLE TO PARK IT. Look up ODI 11300316 at NHTSA ↗	27 ODI 10474396 · 49,000 mi VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON EXCEPT WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED, THEN IT GOES OUT. THIS HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT IT HAS HIGH POTENTIAL IF A SUDDEN STOP IS NEEDED THERE WILL NO WARNING FOR THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING OURS. TR Look up ODI 10474396 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10479327 · 45,000 mi WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED. ALSO CRUISE CONTROL IS INOPERATIVE. TR Look up ODI 10479327 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10525745 · 37,000 mi I HAD SOMEONE FOLLOWING ME HOME THE OTHER DAY AND WHEN WE ARRIVED THEY ASKED ME WHY I KEPT PUTTING ON MY BRAKES AND LETTING OFF. I WAS NOT TOUCHING THE BRAKES. WE CRANKED UP THE CAR AND STOOD BEHIND IT AND WATCHED AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF WITHOUT ANYONE EVEN SITTING IN THE CAR. I GOT IN AND STARTED PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WHEN I PRESSED THE PEDAL THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF. WHEN I LET OFF OF THE PEDAL THE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON. THAT'S WHEN I STARTED SEARCHING THIS ISSUE AND FOUND ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT HAVE H… Look up ODI 10525745 at NHTSA ↗	23 ODI 10474135 · 39,000 mi MY BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP STAYING ON EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED. WENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR PONTIAC G6S. BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR TO GET IT FIXED THEY JUST KEEP REPLACING THE SWITCH BUT NOW THEY SAY SOMETHING ELSE IS WRONG WIRES CORRODED. THE 2005 G6 HAD RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM BUT MY 2009 G6 IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST, SAME CAR DIFFERENT YEAR. TR Look up ODI 10474135 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10474396 · 49,000 mi VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON EXCEPT WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED, THEN IT GOES OUT. THIS HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT IT HAS HIGH POTENTIAL IF A SUDDEN STOP IS NEEDED THERE WILL NO WARNING FOR THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING OURS. TR Look up ODI 10474396 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10499665 · 21,534 mi 2-7-2011 (21534 MILES) BRAKES LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON BUT GO OFF WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED. DEALER TURNPIKE CHEVROLET (NITRO, WV) REPAIRED BY INSTALLING "BRAKE LIGHT SENSOR". WARRANTY COVERAGE 11-08-2011 (32214 MILES) BRAKES LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON BUT GO OFF WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED. DEALER TURNPIKE CHEVROLET (NITRO, WV) REPAIRED BY INSTALLING "BRAKE LAMP SWITCH". WARRANTY COVERAGE 02-21-2013 (44578 MILES) BRAKES LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON BUT GO OFF WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED. DEALER HURRICANE CHEVROLET (HURRICANE, WV) REPAIRED BY… Look up ODI 10499665 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	2 ODI 10638227 AS I WAS DRIVING AROUND A CURVE ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS ON MY LANE HEADING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AS ME SO I TURNS QUICKLY TO AVOID COLLISION AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE BRAKES AND WHEELS. UPON IMPACT WITH A LIGHT POST NO AIR BAGS ON MY SIDE CAME OUT. TR Look up ODI 10638227 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10638553 · 48,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DEER AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES AND THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 … Look up ODI 10638553 at NHTSA ↗	0	14 ODI 10469357 WHILE DRIVING, CRUISE CONTROL WILL DISENGAGE AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILL FLAIR ON. THAN WHEN TAP BRAKES, BRAKE LIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF. WITHIN A COUPLE SECONDS, THEY WILL TURN BACK ON. WHEN ACTUALLY GOING TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES, HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS THAN. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED WITHOUT USING CRUISE CONTROL, JUST DRIVING IN GENERAL. BREAK LIGHTS WILL COME ON, THAN WHEN PRESS ON THE BRAKE, THEY SHUT OFF. COUPLE SECONDS LATER, COME BACK ON. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT TIME(OR DURING THE DAYTIME), NOT HAVING BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN STOPPING… Look up ODI 10469357 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10509830 · 37,000 mi WHEN I PRESS MY BRAKE PEDAL THE LIGHTS GO OFF BUT THE REST OF THE TIME MY LIGHTS ARE ON (WHEN I AM NOT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL) WHICH HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE THE PEOPLE BEHIND ME CANNOT TELL WHEN I AM BRAKING. IT ALSO CAUSES ME NOT TO BE ABLE TO USE MY CRUISE CONTROL BECAUSE MY CRUISE CONTROL THINKS THAT I AM HITTING THE BRAKE WHICH AUTOMATICALLY TURNS OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL. *TR Look up ODI 10509830 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10526015 · 95,000 mi 2009 PONTIAC G6 I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO SWITCH ON THE CRUISE CONTROL AND IT WOULDN'T WORK SO I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SEE WHAT'S WRONG. WHEN I GOT OUT OF MY CAR I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON SO I WENT BACK AND PRESSED THE BRAKES THEN THEY TURNED OFF. I STARTED DRIVING AGAIN BUT SOON AS I TURNED ON THE CRUISE CONTROL IT COMES ON BUT TURNS RIGHT BACK OFF. BUT IF I HIT THE BRAKES THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL WORK AGAIN FOR A SECOND THEN TURNS RIGHT BACK OFF THAT'S WHEN I REALIZED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN I… Look up ODI 10526015 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	7 ODI 10509406 · 78,000 mi G6 BEGAN TO SHIFT GEARS ON ITS OWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY LEADING TO NEAR ACCIDENTS DUE TO SUDDEN STOPS OR SLOW DOWNS. CARS TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN PARK AND WON'T REVERSE. CAR BEGINS TO REVERSE ON ITS OWN IN PARK BUT ENDS UP CATCHING ITSELF BACK IN PARK. TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE SET ON PARK AND WON'T CHANGE TO GO IN REVERSE. ALSO THE POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE BURST AT RANDOM WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, CAUSED SEVERE MELTING OF VARIOUS WIRES AROUND IT. NEARLY LIT THE CAR ON FIRE AFTER CAUSING THE STARTER TO CATCH FIRE FROM THE POWER … Look up ODI 10509406 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10535242 · 35,000 mi INTERMITTENT VERY HARD UP SHIFTS (INCLUDING CHANGES FROM PARK-DRIVE ETC), CRUISE FLYS OFF AND STOPS WORKING WHILE GOING DOWN ROAD, SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING AND FLICKERS RANDOMLY, CAR FLASHES "POWER STEERING" ON RADIO PANEL AND "ERROR" ON ODOMETER READ, HARD TURNING, CAR LOSES POWER AS IT REVS TO REALIZE IT NEEDS TO SHIFT (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) INITIALLY, RESTARTING CAR WOULD HELP FOR AWHILE, BUT NOW THE PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT. GM DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM AND THOUGHT IT WAS LOOSE WIRING. AFTER NOT BEING ABLE TO TRACE THE COMMUN… Look up ODI 10535242 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10593912 I HAVE A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT I THOUGHT IT WAS A GEM AFTER A FEW MONTHS MY HEAD LIGHTS WOULD BURN OUT A FEW TIMES A MONTH. AFTER REPLACING THEM I NOTICED THE ACTUAL WIRING WAS MELTED. MY PASSENGER REAR DOOR WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A STORM MY WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. MY WIPER FLUID WON'T COME OUT ONLY MAKES THE SOUND. MY POWER STEERING WILL TURN OFF RANDOMLY. STOCK RADIO STOPPED WORKING. NOW MY BREAK LIGHTS ARE ACTING UP AND WON'T LIGHT. MY SHIFTER ALSO HAS BEEN ACTING STRANGE. SOMETIMES IT WON'T SHIFT. BL… Look up ODI 10593912 at NHTSA ↗	8 ODI 10456640 MY BRAKE LIGHTS STICK OR REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN THEY ARE NOT BEING PRESSED MAKING IT APPEAR THAT IM RIDING MY BRAKES. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE ONCE ALREADY. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH TWICE AND IT WORKS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS ONLY. I HAVE SEEN A RECALL IN THE 2005 AND 2006 MODELS BUT IT IS STILL OCCURING IN THE NEWER MODELS. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF BLOGS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN THIS PARTICULAR MODEL OF CAR. THIS IS JUST AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN WHEN YOUR BRAKE LIGHTS ARENT WORKING CORRECTLY. AS WELL AS THE CAR GETTING STU… Look up ODI 10456640 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10535242 · 35,000 mi INTERMITTENT VERY HARD UP SHIFTS (INCLUDING CHANGES FROM PARK-DRIVE ETC), CRUISE FLYS OFF AND STOPS WORKING WHILE GOING DOWN ROAD, SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING AND FLICKERS RANDOMLY, CAR FLASHES "POWER STEERING" ON RADIO PANEL AND "ERROR" ON ODOMETER READ, HARD TURNING, CAR LOSES POWER AS IT REVS TO REALIZE IT NEEDS TO SHIFT (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) INITIALLY, RESTARTING CAR WOULD HELP FOR AWHILE, BUT NOW THE PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT. GM DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM AND THOUGHT IT WAS LOOSE WIRING. AFTER NOT BEING ABLE TO TRACE THE COMMUN… Look up ODI 10535242 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10593912 I HAVE A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT I THOUGHT IT WAS A GEM AFTER A FEW MONTHS MY HEAD LIGHTS WOULD BURN OUT A FEW TIMES A MONTH. AFTER REPLACING THEM I NOTICED THE ACTUAL WIRING WAS MELTED. MY PASSENGER REAR DOOR WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A STORM MY WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. MY WIPER FLUID WON'T COME OUT ONLY MAKES THE SOUND. MY POWER STEERING WILL TURN OFF RANDOMLY. STOCK RADIO STOPPED WORKING. NOW MY BREAK LIGHTS ARE ACTING UP AND WON'T LIGHT. MY SHIFTER ALSO HAS BEEN ACTING STRANGE. SOMETIMES IT WON'T SHIFT. BL… Look up ODI 10593912 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 10456640 MY BRAKE LIGHTS STICK OR REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN THEY ARE NOT BEING PRESSED MAKING IT APPEAR THAT IM RIDING MY BRAKES. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE ONCE ALREADY. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH TWICE AND IT WORKS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS ONLY. I HAVE SEEN A RECALL IN THE 2005 AND 2006 MODELS BUT IT IS STILL OCCURING IN THE NEWER MODELS. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF BLOGS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN THIS PARTICULAR MODEL OF CAR. THIS IS JUST AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN WHEN YOUR BRAKE LIGHTS ARENT WORKING CORRECTLY. AS WELL AS THE CAR GETTING STU… Look up ODI 10456640 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10516182 · 85,000 mi TAIL LIGHTS CONTINUE TO STAY ON. THE TRACTION CONTROL SAYS IT NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. SAME AS EARLIER MODEL G6'S. SAME AS #08-05-22-009A. *TR Look up ODI 10516182 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10659462 · 128,000 mi BACK IN APRIL OF 2014 MY CAR STARTED ACTING STRANGE WHEN GETTING AT 30 MPH. I NOTICED THE RPM WOULD GET BETWEEN 3 AND 4. MY AUTOMATIC NOR MANUAL SHIFT WOULD GO INTO SECOND GEAR. IF IT DID, I WOULD ALMOST GET WHIPLASH. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO REPLACED WIRE HARNESS AND TWO SHIFT SOLENOIDS (SW). I THEN NOTICED DURING THE SUMMER MY DRIVER FRONT HEAD LIGHT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE BULB. AGAIN, IN NOVEMBER OF 2014 MY CAR BEGAN REPEATING ITSELF WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT'S THE S… Look up ODI 10659462 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	1 ODI 10703850 · 97,756 mi I WAS DRIVING UP AN INCLINE ON I-287 IN NJ WHEN MY RPM'S SKYROCKETED AND BY CAR'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AS FLASHED. MY CAR BEGAN LOSING SPEED AND BECAME HARD TO CONTROL DUE TO A LOSS OF TRACTION. UPON A VISIT TO MY MECHANIC IT WAS FOUND TO BE MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THE G6 FROM 04-10 HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM BUT YET GM HAS FAILED TO MAKE A RECALL. I WOULD APPRECIATE IF YOU COULD LOOK FURTHER INTO THE SITUATION. I WAS FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO GET MY 4 W… Look up ODI 10703850 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10516182 · 85,000 mi TAIL LIGHTS CONTINUE TO STAY ON. THE TRACTION CONTROL SAYS IT NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. SAME AS EARLIER MODEL G6'S. SAME AS #08-05-22-009A. *TR Look up ODI 10516182 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11489393 The power steering mechanism stopped working, therefore I cannot turn the wheel. The gear shifter/drive train stopped working, therefore I cannot go into reverse, I am stuck in 3rd gear. It is unsafe because when I go to turn I cannot turn the wheel at times. I have issues braking. All of these issues are recalls on the vehicle. GM states that the recalls were performed seven years ago in San Juan, Puerto Rico, I have no way to verify that information nor any assurances that the parts used weren't faulty. I request new repairs under the recall … Look up ODI 11489393 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	10 ODI 10606092 · 67,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING FAILED. THE DRIVER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED BUT DID NOT KNOW THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS … Look up ODI 10606092 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10609196 · 120,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000. Look up ODI 10609196 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10712344 · 7,200 mi LIGHTS ON THE CAR STARTING COMING ON THE AIR BAG LIGHTS STAY ON NOW AND WILL NOT GO OFF .THE HEATER IN THE SEATS ALSO STOPPED WORKING .AND NOW WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEELS THERE IS A GRINDING SOUND .I THOUGHT IT WAS THE CV AXLES REPLACED ,AND IT DID NO GOOD .IT CONTINUES TO MAKE THE GRINDING SOUNDS WHEN I TURN ,AND ITS HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT TIMES IT LOCKS UP .THE ELECTRIC SYSTEMS SEEMS TO ACT STRANGE WITH LIGHTS BLINKING ON THE DASH BOARD SOMETIMES .MANY TIMES I HAVE TROUBLE STARTING THE CAR AND HAVE HAD THE STARTER CHECKED OUT … Look up ODI 10712344 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10722093 · 79,000 mi I PURCHASED CAR NEW IN 2009 AND HAVE HAD PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM STARTING WITH EXHAUST SYSTEM JUST WEEKS AFTER I GOT IT. IT HAS HAD 3 RECALLS BUT I MORE ARE DUE. THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED GOING ONE AFTER ANOTHER AND AT ONE TIME ALL FRONT LIGHTS WERE OUT AT THE SAME TIME. I HAD THEM REPAIRED WITH NEW CONNECTOR. CURRENTLY, THE LEFT HEADLIGHT IS OUT AGAIN AND A NEW HEADLAMP AND ANOTHER CONNECTOR WAS INSTALLED AND STILL WILL NOT STAY ON. OTHER OWNERS I HAVE SPOKEN WITH HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING. BUT WHAT CAN WE DO? I'VE BEEN EXPERIE… Look up ODI 10722093 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10870064 · 104,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE SERVICE TRACTION AND SERVICE ABS. TRACTION CONTROL, ESC AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000. UPDATED 07/12/16LJ UPDATED 08/03/16.JB Look up ODI 10870064 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10903861 JUST PURCHASED A G6 AND SEVERAL RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR 2009. Look up ODI 10903861 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10870064 · 104,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE SERVICE TRACTION AND SERVICE ABS. TRACTION CONTROL, ESC AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000. UPDATED 07/12/16LJ UPDATED 08/03/16.JB Look up ODI 10870064 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10638227 AS I WAS DRIVING AROUND A CURVE ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS ON MY LANE HEADING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AS ME SO I TURNS QUICKLY TO AVOID COLLISION AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE BRAKES AND WHEELS. UPON IMPACT WITH A LIGHT POST NO AIR BAGS ON MY SIDE CAME OUT. TR Look up ODI 10638227 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10638553 · 48,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DEER AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES AND THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 … Look up ODI 10638553 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	1 ODI 11171599 · 180,000 mi THE AIR BAGS LIKE SAY SERVICE BUT NO ONE SEE WHAT'S WRONG, THE FUEL CAR WILL NOT CRANK AFTER GAS IS PUT IN. IT ASK TO CHECK GAS CAP EVEN PUT NEW CAP ON AND STI NOT WORKING Look up ODI 11171599 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10870064 · 104,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE SERVICE TRACTION AND SERVICE ABS. TRACTION CONTROL, ESC AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000. UPDATED 07/12/16LJ UPDATED 08/03/16.JB Look up ODI 10870064 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	0	1 ODI 11310668 · 138,400 mi CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON .GARAGE PULLED CODES AND DISCOVERED 4 FULL QUARTS LOW ON OIL. THEY PROCEEDED WITH DIAGNOSIS AND TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED TO BLOWN MOTOR. NO OIL LIGHT EVER CAME ON NOR ANY WARNING FROM THE DRIVER INFO CENTER ON THE DASH. Look up ODI 11310668 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10703850 · 97,756 mi I WAS DRIVING UP AN INCLINE ON I-287 IN NJ WHEN MY RPM'S SKYROCKETED AND BY CAR'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AS FLASHED. MY CAR BEGAN LOSING SPEED AND BECAME HARD TO CONTROL DUE TO A LOSS OF TRACTION. UPON A VISIT TO MY MECHANIC IT WAS FOUND TO BE MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THE G6 FROM 04-10 HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM BUT YET GM HAS FAILED TO MAKE A RECALL. I WOULD APPRECIATE IF YOU COULD LOOK FURTHER INTO THE SITUATION. I WAS FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO GET MY 4 W… Look up ODI 10703850 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11171599 · 180,000 mi THE AIR BAGS LIKE SAY SERVICE BUT NO ONE SEE WHAT'S WRONG, THE FUEL CAR WILL NOT CRANK AFTER GAS IS PUT IN. IT ASK TO CHECK GAS CAP EVEN PUT NEW CAP ON AND STI NOT WORKING Look up ODI 11171599 at NHTSA ↗	—	0
Vehicle Speed Control	1 ODI 10733879 MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED LAST YEAR DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO A LOCAL GM DEALER TO BE "FIXED" AND NOW MY CAR IS HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS AS BEFORE: LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL, MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHTS, LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL, DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEAR OUT OF PARK POSITION. THESE PROBLEMS BEGAN OCCURRING IN 2013. GM SHOULD HAVE TOLD CUSTOMERS THAT THE "FIX" WAS TEMPORARY, AS I WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED MULTIPLE TIMES YESTERDAY DUE TO MY BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SOMEONE CO… Look up ODI 10733879 at NHTSA ↗	16 ODI 10523937 · 42,900 mi I NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING, SOON AFTER THAT SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON MOST OF THE TIME, ONLY GOING OFF OCCASIONALLY. I HAVE TESTED IT, AND YOU CAN PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND WATCH THE LIGHTS GO FROM OFF TO ON WITH OUT TOUCHING THE BREAK PETAL. (THEY STAY ON) I AM GOING TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE TOMORROW. I HAVE FOUND OUT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE. I KNOW THIS PROBLEM IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. THERE ARE TONS OF COMPLAINTS. *TR Look up ODI 10523937 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10526015 · 95,000 mi 2009 PONTIAC G6 I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO SWITCH ON THE CRUISE CONTROL AND IT WOULDN'T WORK SO I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SEE WHAT'S WRONG. WHEN I GOT OUT OF MY CAR I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON SO I WENT BACK AND PRESSED THE BRAKES THEN THEY TURNED OFF. I STARTED DRIVING AGAIN BUT SOON AS I TURNED ON THE CRUISE CONTROL IT COMES ON BUT TURNS RIGHT BACK OFF. BUT IF I HIT THE BRAKES THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL WORK AGAIN FOR A SECOND THEN TURNS RIGHT BACK OFF THAT'S WHEN I REALIZED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN I… Look up ODI 10526015 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10545065 · 58,500 mi MY 2009 PONTIAC G6 REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ARE WORKING OPPOSITE OF HOW INTENDED. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ACTIVATED, WHEN I DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKE LIGHTS TURN OFF. THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ALSO INOPERATIVE, MOST LIKELY LINKED TO THE BRAKE LIGHT ISSUE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW AND WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING WOULD BE DONE ABOUT THE ISSUE BECAUSE THE WARRANTY WAS OVER. I ASKED FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO REPAIR THE ISSUE MYSELF AND WAS TOLD NONE WAS AVAILABLE. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET … Look up ODI 10545065 at NHTSA ↗	14 ODI 10516182 · 85,000 mi TAIL LIGHTS CONTINUE TO STAY ON. THE TRACTION CONTROL SAYS IT NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. SAME AS EARLIER MODEL G6'S. SAME AS #08-05-22-009A. TR Look up ODI 10516182 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10523937 · 42,900 mi I NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING, SOON AFTER THAT SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON MOST OF THE TIME, ONLY GOING OFF OCCASIONALLY. I HAVE TESTED IT, AND YOU CAN PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND WATCH THE LIGHTS GO FROM OFF TO ON WITH OUT TOUCHING THE BREAK PETAL. (THEY STAY ON) I AM GOING TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE TOMORROW. I HAVE FOUND OUT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE. I KNOW THIS PROBLEM IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. THERE ARE TONS OF COMPLAINTS. TR Look up ODI 10523937 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10526015 · 95,000 mi 2009 PONTIAC G6 I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO SWITCH ON THE CRUISE CONTROL AND IT WOULDN'T WORK SO I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SEE WHAT'S WRONG. WHEN I GOT OUT OF MY CAR I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON SO I WENT BACK AND PRESSED THE BRAKES THEN THEY TURNED OFF. I STARTED DRIVING AGAIN BUT SOON AS I TURNED ON THE CRUISE CONTROL IT COMES ON BUT TURNS RIGHT BACK OFF. BUT IF I HIT THE BRAKES THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL WORK AGAIN FOR A SECOND THEN TURNS RIGHT BACK OFF THAT'S WHEN I REALIZED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN I… Look up ODI 10526015 at NHTSA ↗	14 ODI 10469357 WHILE DRIVING, CRUISE CONTROL WILL DISENGAGE AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILL FLAIR ON. THAN WHEN TAP BRAKES, BRAKE LIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF. WITHIN A COUPLE SECONDS, THEY WILL TURN BACK ON. WHEN ACTUALLY GOING TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES, HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS THAN. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED WITHOUT USING CRUISE CONTROL, JUST DRIVING IN GENERAL. BREAK LIGHTS WILL COME ON, THAN WHEN PRESS ON THE BRAKE, THEY SHUT OFF. COUPLE SECONDS LATER, COME BACK ON. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT TIME(OR DURING THE DAYTIME), NOT HAVING BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN STOPPING… Look up ODI 10469357 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10509830 · 37,000 mi WHEN I PRESS MY BRAKE PEDAL THE LIGHTS GO OFF BUT THE REST OF THE TIME MY LIGHTS ARE ON (WHEN I AM NOT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL) WHICH HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE THE PEOPLE BEHIND ME CANNOT TELL WHEN I AM BRAKING. IT ALSO CAUSES ME NOT TO BE ABLE TO USE MY CRUISE CONTROL BECAUSE MY CRUISE CONTROL THINKS THAT I AM HITTING THE BRAKE WHICH AUTOMATICALLY TURNS OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL. *TR Look up ODI 10509830 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10526015 · 95,000 mi 2009 PONTIAC G6 I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO SWITCH ON THE CRUISE CONTROL AND IT WOULDN'T WORK SO I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SEE WHAT'S WRONG. WHEN I GOT OUT OF MY CAR I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON SO I WENT BACK AND PRESSED THE BRAKES THEN THEY TURNED OFF. I STARTED DRIVING AGAIN BUT SOON AS I TURNED ON THE CRUISE CONTROL IT COMES ON BUT TURNS RIGHT BACK OFF. BUT IF I HIT THE BRAKES THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL WORK AGAIN FOR A SECOND THEN TURNS RIGHT BACK OFF THAT'S WHEN I REALIZED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN I… Look up ODI 10526015 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10516182 · 85,000 mi TAIL LIGHTS CONTINUE TO STAY ON. THE TRACTION CONTROL SAYS IT NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. SAME AS EARLIER MODEL G6'S. SAME AS #08-05-22-009A. *TR Look up ODI 10516182 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11489393 The power steering mechanism stopped working, therefore I cannot turn the wheel. The gear shifter/drive train stopped working, therefore I cannot go into reverse, I am stuck in 3rd gear. It is unsafe because when I go to turn I cannot turn the wheel at times. I have issues braking. All of these issues are recalls on the vehicle. GM states that the recalls were performed seven years ago in San Juan, Puerto Rico, I have no way to verify that information nor any assurances that the parts used weren't faulty. I request new repairs under the recall … Look up ODI 11489393 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10870064 · 104,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE SERVICE TRACTION AND SERVICE ABS. TRACTION CONTROL, ESC AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000. UPDATED 07/12/16LJ UPDATED 08/03/16.JB Look up ODI 10870064 at NHTSA ↗	0	—

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Steering assistance concerns

244 mentions · 34.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 113,000 mi (201 usable records).

ODI 10439296 · 40,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILS WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN, LIKE IN A DRIVE THROUGH OR DRIVEWAY. SINCE OCTOBER THERE HAS BEEN 3 SEPARATE TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED. *TR

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ODI 10446696 · 51,727 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WAITING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, WHEN I WENT TO TURN THE POWER STEERING WAS GONE. TOOK TO A GARAGE, CODE C0545 WAS FOUND, GARAGE RE-CALIBRATED THE SYSTEM. THEN ON 2/4/2012 THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY AGAIN WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN AROUND. THE WHEEL IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN, AND VIBRATES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE STEERING WHEEL ON STRAIGHT ROAD HAS PLAY IN IT ALSO ONCE THE POWER STEERING IS GONE. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY SCARY SITUATION, AND MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVES THIS CA…

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ODI 10493413 · 55,000 mi

STARTED CAR AND POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND A CHIME SOUND AND POWER STEERING WAS GONE. WHEN I RESEARCHED FOUND THAT MANY G6 MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED WITH SAME PROBLEM. REPAIR WILL BE FOR PART IN ELECTRICAL MODEL FOR POWER STEERING AND PART IN STEERING COLUMN. WHEN RESEARCHED FOUND MANY ITEMS REGARDING RECALL ON G6 MODELS UP TO 2008 WITH EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEMS. REPAIR COST WILL RUN OVER $12000. MY CAR IS A 2009 WITH ONLY 55,000 MILES. I DO NOT BELIEVE I SHOULD BE HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS LOW MILEAGE. *TR

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Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

49 mentions · 6.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 102,800 mi (45 usable records).

ODI 10493413 · 55,000 mi

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ODI 10536138 · 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED WHILE EXITING A HIGHWAY. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK BY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH EXTREME FORCE. THE STEERING WHEEL RETURNED TO NORMAL FUNCTION FOR A BRIEF MOMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE STEERING FAILURE HOWEVER, THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT STEERING SYSTEM WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T…

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ODI 10548882 · 155,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 2009 PONTIAC G6 WITH 90,000 THOUSAND MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD IT FOR A 1 YEAR AND 2 MONTHS BEFORE I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. IT ALL STARTED MESSAGE SAYING "CHECK YOUR GAS CAP". I WOULD PULL OVER AND CHECK GAS CAP IT WAS VAPORIZED. I OPENED AND RECLOSED THIS WAS ABOUT 5 MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE IT TAKES 15 MINUTES TO GET TO FROM HOUSE TO TOWN. WITHIN 10 MINUTES MY GAS TANK WOULD WAD UP LIKE A PLASTIC BOTTLE AND WHEN I WOULD TURN CAR OFF AT WORK YOU COULD HEAR IT UN FOLDING. THIS WENT ON FOR 2 DAYS THEN ON THE 2ND TIME MY CHECK ENGINE…

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Brake response concerns

44 mentions · 6.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 65,000 mi (41 usable records).

ODI 10453764 · 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CRUISE CONTROL ALSO DISENGAGED WHENEVER THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT ENGAGED. THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE AUTO SHOP MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. THE MECHANIC STATED THE BRAKE SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE APPROXIMATE FAI…

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ODI 10474135 · 39,000 mi

MY BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP STAYING ON EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED. WENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR PONTIAC G6S. BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR TO GET IT FIXED THEY JUST KEEP REPLACING THE SWITCH BUT NOW THEY SAY SOMETHING ELSE IS WRONG WIRES CORRODED. THE 2005 G6 HAD RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM BUT MY 2009 G6 IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST, SAME CAR DIFFERENT YEAR. *TR

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ODI 10474396 · 49,000 mi

VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON EXCEPT WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED, THEN IT GOES OUT. THIS HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT IT HAS HIGH POTENTIAL IF A SUDDEN STOP IS NEEDED THERE WILL NO WARNING FOR THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING OURS. *TR

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Stalling or loss of power

37 mentions · 5.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 118,460 mi (30 usable records).

ODI 10595276 · 114,560 mi

AS I WAS COMING AROUND A TURN AT MY HOUSE, I LOST ALL ELECTRICAL IT WAS LIKE MY CAR SHUT OFF. I WAS CLOSE TO HITTING A STOP SIGN AND A HOUSE ON MY STREET. I DID GO UP THE CURB. I LOST POWER STEERING SO MY STEERING WHEEL WAS HARDER TO TURN. ONCE I GOT THE CAR STOPPED MY VEHICLE CAME BACK ON AUTOMATICALLY. AT 116,000 MILES I DROVE TO RIPLEY AND PARKED MY CAR AT WORK. WHEN I WENT OUT TO LUNCH MY CAR WOULD START, BUT WOULDN'T MOVE FORWARD. IT WOULD ONLY GO IN REVERSE AND ROLL BACKWARDS. I ENDED UP REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION AND SOME WIRES. I DON…

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ODI 10607081 · 20,000 mi

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ODI 10615077 · 22,000 mi

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

21 mentions · 2.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 84,000 mi (16 usable records).

ODI 10466585 · 46,000 mi

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ODI 10513338 · 91,000 mi

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ODI 10546016 · 55,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP @ 55,000 MILES. ACCORDING TO OTHERS, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. WE HAD A SMELL OF GAS AND FUMES LEAKING INTO OUR GARAGE FOR WHO KNOWS HOW LONG...THIS IS WHERE OUR WATER HEATER IS!! COULD HAVE BLOWN UP THE HOUSE... RIDICULOUS, THIS IS HAPPENING TO MANY, MANY OTHERS. *TR

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\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Hard or delayed shifting

8 mentions · 1.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 170,000 mi (7 usable records).

ODI 10918110 · 90,000 mi

POWER STEERING WARNING BEGAN COMING ON A FEW MONTHS AGO ON THE DISPLAY. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN WHEN THIS WOULD HAPPEN. THE CAR WOULD HAVE TO BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED TO GET THE WARNING TO GO AWAY AND THE WHEEL TO TURN. SOMETIMES IT TOOK MORE THAN ONE ATTEMPT. AT ONE POINT IT TOOK HALF AN HOUR OF RESTARTING THE CAR TO GET THE POWER STEERING TO WORK. I NOTICED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN IDLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE. ONE DAY, THE PROBLEM JUST WENT AWAY. WELL, THE OTHER DAY, THIS STARTED AGAIN, ONLY IT'S BEEN MUCH WORSE.. THE CAR HAS T…

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ODI 10993242 · 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (PINKERTON CHEVROLET BUICK GMC LOCATED AT 801 GRAVES MILL RD LYNCHBURG, CA 24502 [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE …

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ODI 11090749 · 170,000 mi

IVE HAD ALIGNMENTS DONE BUT THE CAR STILL PULLS TO ONE SIDE. DOES NOT DRIVE STRAIGHT OR ALIGN WITH STEERING WHEEL. TO DRIVE STRAIGHT MY STEERING WHEEL MUST BE TURNED TO THE RIGHT. IT ALWAYS PULLS TO ONE SIDE AND SOMETIMES IT WILL EVEN JERK WHILE DRIVING. PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL BE OFF WHEN PASSENGER IS IN SEAT, AND THEN SOMETIMES WILL BE ON WHEN NOONE IS IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANES VEEY EASILY EVEN WITH NEW TIRES ON.

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Battery drain and no-start mentions

6 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 80,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 10597395 · 56,730 mi

I STARTED THE CAR TO LEAVE WORK AND MY SECURITY LIGHT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. I MADE A STOP AT A STORE AND WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR THE LIGHT WENT OFF. A FEW DAYS LATER, MY CAR WOULD NOT START. ALL THE LIGHTS AND THE RADIO ETC CAME ON BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN OVER. I WAS TOLD SHUT EVERYTHING OFF IN MY CAR AND PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND TURN IT BUT DON'T ACTUALLY START IT, LET IS SIT LIKE THAT FOR 20 MINUTES AND START. I DID THAT AND IT WORKED, BUT I'VE HAD TO DO THAT A COUPLE TIME WITH BOTH OF MY KEYS. (I WAS TOLD I MAY JUST HAVE A BAD KEY).…

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ODI 10682135 · 132,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6 GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE JUMP STARTED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

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ODI 10733348 · 50,000 mi

THE WIPERS FAILED TO WORK. BUT AFTER 10-15 MINUTES OF THE VEHICLE OPERATING THEY BEGAN TO THEN WORK. SOMETIMES THE WIPERS WOULD WORK WITH THE WASHERS AND HIGH SPEED ONLY. WHEN THE WIPERS WERE LEFT ON AND THE CAR WAS PARKED, THE BATTERY DRAINED AND WAS DEAD THE NEXT MORNING. THEN THE ENGINE ON TWO OCCASIONS ATTEMPTED TO START ITSELF WHEN SITTING AND NOT ON. ON ONE OCCASION IT SUCCESSFULLY STARTED ITSELF. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHT STAYED ON.

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