2005 Pontiac G6 problems
Owners have filed 932 complaints about the 2005 Pontiac G6 with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 49.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 9.2%.
Complaints932
Crashes43
Fires5
Injuries27
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 49.6% · 462
Electrical system 9.2% · 86
Exterior lighting 6.9% · 64
Power train 5.3% · 49
Service brakes 3.3% · 31
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.3% · 31
Vehicle speed control 2.1% · 20
Fuel/propulsion system 2.1% · 20
Severity
Of those complaints, 43 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 27 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Pontiac G6 in this data, 2005 draws comparatively few complaints; 2006 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 19 in the last three years against 41 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 82,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. The contact received a recall notice two months ago stating that there was a power steering issue that may occur. The vehicle was involved in a crash one month later while driving 20 mph in inclement weather. The driver was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired by the manufacturer after the crash occurred. The failure mileage was approximately 53,813. Steering · reported at 53,813 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving approximately 35 mph and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Steering
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was restarted and the steering wheel was able to move a little. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000. Steering · reported at 142,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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