2007 Pontiac G6 problems
Owners have filed 1,825 complaints about the 2007 Pontiac G6 with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 29.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of exterior lighting at 12.9%.
Complaints1,825
Crashes87
Fires31
Injuries44
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Steering 29.8% · 543
Exterior lighting 12.9% · 235
Electrical system 11.0% · 200
Service brakes 8.8% · 160
Air bags 6.6% · 120
Power train 5.5% · 101
Fuel/propulsion system 4.5% · 82
Vehicle speed control 4.2% · 76
Severity
Of those complaints, 87 describe a crash, 31 describe a fire, 44 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Pontiac G6 in this data, 2007 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 40 in the last three years against 60 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 83,810 miles.
In owners' own words
My 2007 Pontiac G6 having a lot popping sound in when steering and a lot of rattling sound underneath. I don't know what it is but the noise so loud. When you pick up speeds 45 mp and up the steering wheel shakes. I have complaint about this before I never got an recall it at all it seen it is getting worst, I may not be the only one making a complaint about this steering shaking and rattling sound underneath. Steering
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While attempting to make a left turn at 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. Suddenly, the steering wheel completely locked and the contact was unable to steer the vehicle. She was able to drive to a nearby service station and left the vehicle there for three days. The mechanic was unable to correct the failure. The current and failure mileages were 24,000. Steering · reported at 24,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving the vehicle, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the power steering failed. The contact experienced difficulty driving. The contact called king chevrolet buick gmc at 303-776-2650 and was informed that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 195,738. Steering · reported at 195,738 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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