The Lemon IndexPontiac G6 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005–2010 Pontiac G6, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
Every recall 11
- Steering · recall issued Feb 2015 · model years 2006–2007
In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
69,633 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V064000
- Steering · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2005–2010
The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
7,304 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14E044000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2014 · model years 2005–2010
In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit.
2,440,524 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V252000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2014 · model years 2005–2008
On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicle…
1,131,113 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V224000
- Steering · recall issued Mar 2014 · model years 2005–2006, 2008–2009
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
1,373,177 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V153000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Sep 2012 · model years 2008–2010
On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
426,240 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V460000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2009 · model year 2009
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Jan 2009 · model years 2005–2006
GM IS RECALLING 8,012 MY 2005-2006 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES.
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- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2007 · model year 2007
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEATS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH A PASSENGER A…
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2006 · model year 2006
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED.
- Equipment · recall issued Mar 2005 · model year 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER ANCHORS IN THE CENTER REAR SEATING POSITION …
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your G6?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Pontiac G6 have?
11 recall campaigns across model years 2005–2010, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 31.
Which Pontiac G6 year has the most recalls?
The 2006, with 7 campaigns. 2005: 6, 2009: 5, 2008: 5.
What are most Pontiac G6 recalls about?
Steering: 3 of the 11 campaigns. Then transmission & drivetrain (3) and airbags (2).
What is the newest Pontiac G6 recall?
Steering, filed Feb 2015 (NHTSA 15V064000): In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
What is the biggest Pontiac G6 recall?
NHTSA 14V252000 (electrical, May 2014) covers 2,440,524 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit.
How do I check if my Pontiac G6 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Pontiac dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Pontiac G6: problems and best years · All Pontiac recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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