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2006 Pontiac G6

Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1,000
Crashes
48
Fires
7
Recalls
7
TSBs
755
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,000 complaints, 48 crashes, 7 fires, and 7 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.2x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

power steering is faulty

172 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

clunk or pop noise when turning

80 complaints • Severity 6.8/10

$X,XXX
3

faulty catalytic converter

11 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

519 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 75K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

100
0–30K
199
30–60K
217
60–90K
130
90–120K
112
120–150K
88
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (217 reports) • Median: 75K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (519 reports).

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Where the complaints fall

Steering519 (52%)
Electrical76 (8%)
Brakes65 (7%)
Fuel System52 (5%)
Lights50 (5%)
Airbags30 (3%)
Engine25 (3%)
Steering:electric Power Assist System15 (2%)

2006 Pontiac G6: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 52% of all reports filed for the 2006 Pontiac G6, with 519 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 75K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2006 Pontiac G6, with 76 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2006 Pontiac G6, with 65 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2006 Pontiac G6, with 52 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

14
06
22
07
65
08
111
09
155
10
79
11
57
12
92
13
155
14
70
15
46
16
47
17
65
18
22
19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Pontiac G6. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

06V417000Nov 2006

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

09V036000Feb 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

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.

14E044000Sep 2014

STEERING

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.

14V153000Jul 2014

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

14V224000Jun 2014

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Pontiac G6 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is steering.

2006 Pontiac G6 vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

1,000

Class avg

311

3.2x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2006 Pontiac G6: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Pontiac G6?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Pontiac G6 is related to the steering, with 519 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Pontiac G6 reliable?
The 2006 Pontiac G6 has 1,000 complaints, 48 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.2x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 Pontiac G6 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2006 Pontiac G6 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Pontiac G6 has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Pontiac G6 problems start?
Based on 846 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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