Model year record

2006 Pontiac G6

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,648 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V064000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component: Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected: 69,633
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-02-04
Owners notified: 2015-02-24

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. 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 replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V-153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006.

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 06V417000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 794
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-10-31
Owners notified: 2006-11-06

Defect description

CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.

Safety risk

IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.

Manufacturer remedy

BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Steering	1,181	75,000 mi
Electrical system	241	89,000 mi
Exterior lighting	156	80,030 mi
Service brakes	118	104,000 mi
Air bags	96	94,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	76	104,000 mi
Power train	69	112,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	64	77,900 mi
Engine	56	115,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	46	64,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	45	42,000 mi
Suspension	37	60,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system	36	45,300 mi
Unknown or other	33	114,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	31	122,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	27	74,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	22	25,678 mi
Engine and engine cooling	20	54,000 mi
Steering: column	17	78,000 mi
Suspension: front	17	45,000 mi
Structure: body	16	86,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	15	60,000 mi
Equipment	11	32,900 mi
Seats	11	74,397 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	11	16,400 mi
Structure	10	27,100 mi
Service brakes, electric	9	45,000 mi
Seat belts	8	78,000 mi
Visibility	8	12,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	8	15,970 mi
Wheels	8	60,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	7	24,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	7	44,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	7	80,344 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	6	54,559 mi
Tires	6	26,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	6	6,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	5	200 mi
Traction control system	5	65,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	4	43,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	3	4,900 mi
Electrical system: wiring	3	6,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	52,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	3	75,000 mi
Interior lighting	3	39,300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	3	26,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	3	18,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub	3	20,645 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	2	7,800 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	2	—
Electrical system: ignition	2	3,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	2	12,734 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	2	500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	2	83,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	2	35,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	2	20 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	2	94,000 mi
Parking brake	2	30,000 mi
Seat belts: front	2	15,700 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices	2	6,375 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	2	15,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	2	16,131 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	2	900 mi
Visibility/wiper	2	—
Air bags: side/window	1	8,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	50,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	135,302 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)	1	48,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	9,200 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	—
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual	1	22,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights: switch	1	200 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	1	10,029 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	1	135,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	1	10,579 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	1	—
Power train: driveline: chain/belt	1	113,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	1	900 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	20 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	1	65,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	15,970 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	16,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	1	—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	1	2,200 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	45,350 mi
Steering: linkages	1	58,888 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	1	20,645 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft	1	94,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars	1	11,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm	1	140,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	1	4,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	1	14,295 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	14,295 mi
Suspension: rear	1	45,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	99 mi
Tires: sidewall	1	—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	1	—

The 2005 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has about 1.5 times 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.