2006 Pontiac G6 power train problems
89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Pontiac G6 — 5% 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
“The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Midas. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer…”
filed Jul 6, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling…Campaign 14V224000 · Apr 30, 2014
Power Train problems in other G6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 G6 | 14 | 5% |
| 2009 G6 | 46 | 6% |
| 2008 G6 | 83 | 8% |
| 2007 G6 | 98 | 8% |
| 2005 G6 | 48 | 7% |
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.