2009 Pontiac G6 power train problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Pontiac G6 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was turned off, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The failure became more persistent over time, and several…”
filed Mar 2, 2026
“The drivetrain: automatic transmission parking lock cable (or shift cable) malfunctioned. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. I am able to put the car in 'park' and remove the key. However, when I attempt to start the vehicle, it won't start because the battery gets drained. I…”
filed Nov 24, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separateCampaign 12V460000 · Sep 18, 2012
- Power TrainCampaign 09V073000 · Mar 6, 2009
Power Train problems in other G6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 G6 | 14 | 5% |
| 2008 G6 | 83 | 8% |
| 2007 G6 | 98 | 8% |
| 2006 G6 | 88 | 5% |
| 2005 G6 | 48 | 7% |
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.