Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 Pontiac G6

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 937 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V252000

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Component
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
2,440,524
Reported to NHTSA
2014-05-14
Owners notified
2014-08-18

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

Safety risk

Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V224000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
1,131,113
Reported to NHTSA
2014-04-30
Owners notified
2014-06-27

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.

Safety risk

If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the ‘PARK’ position, the transmission may not be in ‘PARK.’ If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V153000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component
Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
1,373,177
Reported to NHTSA
2014-03-31
Owners notified
2014-07-17

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.

Safety risk

If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V036000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
8,012
Reported to NHTSA
2009-01-30
Owners notified
2009-02-17

Defect description

GM IS RECALLING 8,012 MY 2005-2006 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY BECAUSE OF CORROSION IN A WIRING CONNECTOR. CORROSION IN THE CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE LAMPS TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS NOT BEEN DEPRESSED, OR THE LAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT ENGAGE, AND GREATER BRAKE PEDAL FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK.

Safety risk

BRAKE LAMPS THAT ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY MAY NOT WARN A DRIVER IN A FOLLOWING VEHICLE OF THE BRAKING STATUS AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL APPLY A DIELECTRIC LUBRICANT TO THE CONNECTOR TO PREVENT CORROSION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1- 800-620-7668 OR OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V098000

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Component
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
35,777
Reported to NHTSA
2005-03-14
Owners notified
2005-03-20

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER ANCHORS IN THE CENTER REAR SEATING POSITION ARE LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 90MM BEHIND THE CORRESPONDING Z-POINT OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT FIXTURE (CRF). THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES THAT ANCHORS ARE AT THE OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS ONLY.

Safety risk

WITHOUT ADDITIONAL AND CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL INFORMATION, AN OWNER MAY ENCOUNTER DIFFICULTY IN INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS WITH RIGID ATTACHMENTS IN THE CENTER POSITION.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. THE RECALL IBEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering40790,000 mi
Electrical system7990,567 mi
Exterior lighting4776,854 mi
Power train40119,050 mi
Service brakes3189,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system3134,600 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2247,200 mi
Fuel/propulsion system20103,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1796,792 mi
Engine and engine cooling1469,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1354,756 mi
Air bags1287,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)12134,897 mi
Engine12122,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline12101,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1114,700 mi
Unknown or other11108,000 mi
Suspension1020,998 mi
Steering: column834,600 mi
Power train: automatic transmission747,200 mi
Suspension: front725,000 mi
Visibility685,000 mi
Equipment585,000 mi
Service brakes, electric529,000 mi
Structure575,800 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars536,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly517,400 mi
Wheels5144,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition440,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor417,245 mi
Steering: rack and pinion452,345 mi
Tires420,998 mi
Air bags: frontal324,576 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine39,172 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch360,000 mi
Structure: body3105,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control362,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly217,776 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2500 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer29,050 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump287,000 mi
Interior lighting225,000 mi
Seats230,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module25,200 mi
Visibility/wiper2122,000 mi
Visibility: windshield21,000 mi
Child seat1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1130,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)11,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan175,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights11,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch189,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock11,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable150,000 mi
Power train: driveline131,100 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft123,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator11,024 mi
Seat belts1101,000 mi
Service brakes, air11,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads117,245 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages137,272 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device110 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump198,000 mi
Steering: linkages: drag: power assist system126,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack138,900 mi
Structure: frame and members174,600 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields13,300 mi
Suspension: front: control arm135,965 mi
Traction control system175,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal175,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls189,500 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1480,010 mi

The 2004 model has 312 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.