CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Pontiac G6 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 679 complaints with NHTSA, including 26 crashes, 4 fires, 17 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (462 reports).
2005 Pontiac G6 recalls
Most common 2005 Pontiac G6 problems
Problem areas named in the 679 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 462 |
| Electrical System | 86 |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 |
| Power Train | 49 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 20 |
| Suspension | 18 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 |
What owners report
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac G6 VIN: [your VIN] Mileage: 185,000 Issue: Sudden **total loss of power steering assist** â **same symptom as NHTSA Recall 14V153000 (GM 14116)**. Recall **was completed years ago**. **Replacement part installed by GM failed in under 5 years**. GM Customer Assistance **refused coverage** under **Special Coverage #14299 (repeat failure after recall)**. Told me âwarranties stopped in 2020â â **incorrect**. #14299 covers **repeat failures of recall parts** with **goodwill/safety extensions** beyond 150k miles. This is a **known safety defect** â steering is extremely heavy, nearly caused crash. GM must repair under **federal safety recall o
I was driving car and went to turn and the steering wheel was very hard to steering. It was as if I had no power to steering. This happed several times without any accidents.
My Transmission failed on me driving on the highway.
SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT on and car has not been in any major accidents requiring an airbag. Also, causes the car horn to not work. Dangerous because if I should happen to get in a major accident the airbag may not deploy, I can not warn cars about to back into me because the horn doesn't work.
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the brake lights had remained illuminated after braking. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control). The VIN was included but had already been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
2005 Pontiac G6 questions
Does the 2005 Pontiac G6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2005 Pontiac G6: Electrical System:Wiring; Electronic Stability Control (Esc); Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift; Steering:Electric Power Assist System; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac G6?
Based on 679 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (462), Electrical System (86), Exterior Lighting (64).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Pontiac G6 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.