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Pontiac G6 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Pontiac G6: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,909Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
155Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering1,236 complaints

1,236 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V153000, 15V064000.

Electrical System247 complaints

247 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting207 complaints

207 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V036000.

Brakes191 complaints

191 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags117 complaints

117 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V417000.

Fuel and Propulsion System110 complaints

110 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train89 complaints

89 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V224000.

Engine88 complaints

88 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control69 complaints

69 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems39 complaints

39 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V252000.

Unknown Or Other33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

06V417000Reported October 31, 2006 - 794 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 794 vehicles across all affected models.

09V036000Reported January 30, 2009 - 8,012 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 8,012 vehicles across all affected models.

14V153000Reported March 31, 2014 - 1,373,177 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,373,177 vehicles across all affected models.

14V224000Reported April 30, 2014 - 1,131,113 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 30, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,131,113 vehicles across all affected models.

14V252000Reported May 14, 2014 - 2,440,524 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 2,440,524 vehicles across all affected models.

15V064000Reported February 4, 2015 - 69,633 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 69,633 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA13005Opened June 6, 2013 - Closed July 1, 2014

Brake Light Switch/Sensor Malfunction. Resulted in recall campaign 14V252000.

EA13005Opened June 6, 2013 - Closed July 1, 2014

Brake Light Switch/Sensor Malfunction. Resulted in recall campaign 14V252000.

EA13005Opened June 6, 2013 - Closed July 1, 2014

Brake Light Switch/Sensor Malfunction. Resulted in recall campaign 14V252000.

PE07023Opened April 25, 2007 - Closed September 25, 2007

LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08054Opened September 15, 2008 - Closed January 30, 2009

STOP LAMP MALFUNCTION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V036000.

PE08054Opened September 15, 2008 - Closed January 30, 2009

STOP LAMP MALFUNCTION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V036000.

RQ13001Opened February 4, 2013 - Closed June 6, 2013

Brake Light Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ13001Opened February 4, 2013 - Closed June 6, 2013

Brake Light Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ13001Opened February 4, 2013 - Closed June 6, 2013

Brake Light Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20052
200629
200765
2008127
2009226
2010294
2011150
2012110
2013144
2014259
2015106
201671
201772
201872
201952
202038
202129
202213
202318
202412
202512
20268
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.