2009 Pontiac G6 electrical system problems
178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2009 Pontiac G6 — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased a used 2009 Pontiac G6 for my son less than 7 days ago (3 ). While driving on the highway attempting to exit the ramp, the steering wheel began to get very hard to turn. We nearly crashed! Just yesterday placed the car in park. Although the shifter showed it was in P for park as well as…”
filed Sep 13, 2026
“There is an immediate loss of steering while driving a 2009 Pontiac G6. The steering wheel locks up making it difficult, at times impossible, to steer the vehicle left or right. The only way to unlock the steering wheel is by placing the vehicle in 'Park' and turn the ignition off to restart the…”
filed Dec 6, 2025
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% |
| 2008 G6 | 225 | 21% |
| 2007 G6 | 197 | 16% |
| 2006 G6 | 245 | 13% |
| 2005 G6 | 86 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.