CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Pontiac G6 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,910 complaints with NHTSA, including 90 crashes, 11 fires, 61 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (1,236 reports).
2006 Pontiac G6 recalls
Power Steering May Suddenly Cut Out at Low Speeds
Certain 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx, and Pontiac G6 vehicles built from April to June 2006 may suddenly lose electric power steering assist while driving.
Most common 2006 Pontiac G6 problems
Problem areas named in the 1,910 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1,236 |
| Electrical System | 248 |
| Exterior Lighting | 205 |
| Air Bags | 117 |
| Service Brakes | 116 |
| Power Train | 89 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 76 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 69 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 65 |
| Suspension | 60 |
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 death trap. There were no warnings till it happened
The vehicle experienced a complete failure of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) motor, matching the identical failure symptoms of NHTSA Recall 15V064000, but this specific VIN is excluded from the campaign. Operating this vehicle without electronic power assist put extreme torsional stress on the manual steering linkage over time. On August 14, 2025, while executing a low-speed turn in a drive-through, the intermediate steering shaft suffered a catastrophic structural failure and completely snapped in half. This resulted in an immediate, total loss of steering control and required the vehicle to be flatbed towed from the scene. The subsequent free-spinning of the steering wheel also tore and
Recall I got a electric problem plus air bags problem plus TC problem ð
When first started sometimes power steering does not work. Temporary fix is to restart the car. It's gone out while I was driving. This is very scary and hard to turn when it goes out.
Airbag light staying on dash and the passenger seat does not register a person sitting in it. The passage seat bag alert does not making a sound
2006 Pontiac G6 questions
Does the 2006 Pontiac G6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2006 Pontiac G6: Power Steering May Suddenly Cut Out at Low Speeds; 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. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Pontiac G6?
Based on 1,910 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1,236), Electrical System (248), Exterior Lighting (205).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 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.