2005 Pontiac G6 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 679 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Pontiac G6. The most-reported areas: Steering (459), Electrical System (86), Service Brakes (65).
Key takeaways
- 679 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 26 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 459 | 68% |
| Electrical System | 86 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 65 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 62 | 9% |
| Power Train | 48 | 7% |
| Hydraulic | 28 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 20 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 | 3% |
| Suspension | 18 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 15 | 2% |
| Visibility | 14 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Pontiac G6 4-DR w/SAB Later Release | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2005 Pontiac G6 4-DR Early Release | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2025-11-06
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac G6 VIN: [your VIN] Mileage: 185,000 Issue: Sudden **total loss of power steering assist** — **same symptom as NHTSA Recall 14V153000 (GM 14116)**. Recall **was completed years ago**. **Replacement part installed by GM failed in under 5 years**. GM Customer Assistance **refused covera...
Steering - filed 2025-09-12
I was driving car and went to turn and the steering wheel was very hard to steering. It was as if I had no power to steering. This happed several times without any accidents.
Steering,power Train,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2025-02-23
My Transmission failed on me driving on the highway.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.