YearToAvoid

2006 Pontiac G6 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 389 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2006 Pontiac G6, 20% of all 1,910 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 7 G6 model years. These complaints report 8 crashes, 4 fires, and 9 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
389
20% of 1,910
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
9
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Pontiac G6 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 6, 2005, latest Sep 2, 2026.

2006 Pontiac G6 electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter212005 Q42008 Q22010 Q32012 Q42015 Q12017 Q22019 Q32024 Q3
389 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2013 Q3 (21).

Electrical System recalls for the 2006 Pontiac G6

  1. NHTSA 09V036000Jan 30, 2009Electrical System8,012 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:brake lights

    Gm is recalling 8,012 my 2005-2006 pontiac g6 vehicles. The brake lamps may not operate properly because of corrosion in a wiring connector. Corrosion in the connector could cause the brake lamps to illuminate when the brake pedal has not been depressed, or the lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park.

    Risk: Brake lamps that are not operating properly may not warn a driver in a following vehicle of the braking status and could lead to a crash without prior warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will apply a dielectric lubricant to the connector to prevent corrosion. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall began on february 17, 2009. Owners may contact pontiac at 1- 800-620-7668 or owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Electrical System complaints by G6 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005134 (20%)
  2. 2006389 (20%)
  3. 2007356 (29%)
  4. 2008368 (34%)
  5. 2009282 (40%)
  6. 201082 (30%)
  7. 20141 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Pontiac G6 have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 389 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2006 Pontiac G6, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Pontiac G6 year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2006 Pontiac G6 has the most electrical complaints (389), compared with 389 for the 2006.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2006 Pontiac G6?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Pontiac G6 concerns the electrical: 09V036000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.