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2009 Pontiac G6

Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1,000
Crashes
32
Fires
29
Recalls
5
TSBs
1,046
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,000 complaints, 32 crashes, 29 fires, and 5 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.2x the class average.

Top reported problems

1

loss of power steering

6 complaints β€’ Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

fire due to power steering fluid leak

5 complaints β€’ Severity 6.8/10

$X,XXX
3

faulty rotors

2 complaints β€’ Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

271 owners reported steering issues β€” failures commonly reported around 84K miles.

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

49
0–30K
167
30–60K
249
60–90K
154
90–120K
114
120–150K
96
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (249 reports) β€’ Median: 84K 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 (271 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering271 (27%)
Lights170 (17%)
Electrical169 (17%)
Brakes73 (7%)
Fuel System45 (5%)
Drivetrain41 (4%)
Airbags39 (4%)
Speed Control32 (3%)

2009 Pontiac G6: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2009 Pontiac G6, with 271 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 83,715 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 84K-mile mark.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2009 Pontiac G6, with 170 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2009 Pontiac G6, with 169 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 2009 Pontiac G6, with 73 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-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

2
09
14
10
14
11
45
12
135
13
224
14
154
15
82
16
80
17
84
18
78
19
36
20
23
21
9
22
12
23
8
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Pontiac G6. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

09V073000Mar 2009

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

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT", AND FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION". ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED. IF THE CLIP IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED, THE SHIFT LEVER AND THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT MATCH. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE DRIVE COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO "PARK" AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN "PARK".

12V460000Jan 2013

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.

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.

14V252000Aug 2014

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Pontiac G6 is the 2006 β€” worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is steering.

2009 Pontiac G6 vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

1,000

Class avg

235

4.2x the class average β€” significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” 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. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

2009 Pontiac G6: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Pontiac G6?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Pontiac G6 is related to the steering, with 271 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Pontiac G6 reliable?
The 2009 Pontiac G6 has 1,000 complaints, 32 crash reports, and 29 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.2x the class average β€” higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 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 2009 Pontiac G6 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Pontiac G6 has 5 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 829 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 83,715 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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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