2006 Pontiac G6 electrical system problems
245 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Pontiac G6 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving I'm going around a corner and the steering was grabbing and getting tight I had to mussel the car home then it stopped doing it the again and again now my steering has not power steering and when I back up it grabs sometimes out of my hands and almost breaks my arm. This car is a…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
“I have the warning power steering on my dash and it’s getting harder to steer and turn then it quits and does it again it’s not safe at all”
filed May 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other G6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 G6 | 61 | 22% |
| 2009 G6 | 178 | 25% |
| 2008 G6 | 225 | 21% |
| 2007 G6 | 197 | 16% |
| 2005 G6 | 86 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Pontiac G6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.