2007 Pontiac G6 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Pontiac G6 ranks 2nd worst out of 7 model years, with a complaint index of 83 and 1,231 complaints, mostly steering (44%) and electrical (29%). NHTSA lists 4 recalls, including steering, brakes, transmission, and airbags.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 83/100
- #2 of 7 G6 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1,231
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 54
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 24
- Injuries
- 32
- Top issue
- Steering
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 17.5 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 32 / 1
Top 2007 Pontiac G6 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering540 (44%)
- Electrical System356 (29%)
- Brakes242 (20%)
- Engine131 (11%)
- Airbags118 (10%)
- Fuel System101 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain98 (8%)
- Other38 (3%)
- Structure & Body35 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires29 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy in moderate-speed frontal or rear-end crashes, sometimes causing occupants to strike the steering wheel or windshield.
- Steering rack and pinion components have caught fire, with smoke and flames appearing while shifting into reverse.
- Electrical system fires start in the engine compartment, in some cases while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
- Brakes fail to stop the vehicle promptly, with owners describing a squeaking noise and a jumping sensation through the pedal.
- Steering feels loose or knocks when turning, sometimes alongside rough idling after electrical repairs.
2007 Pontiac G6 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V064000Feb 4, 2015Steering69,633 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V-153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006.
- NHTSA 14V252000May 14, 2014Brakes2,440,524 vehicles
Electronic stability control (esc)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. 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. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Risk: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
- NHTSA 14V224000Apr 30, 2014Transmission & Powertrain1,131,113 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. 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 vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
Risk: If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the ÂPARK position, the transmission may not be in ÂPARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
2007 Pontiac G6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other G6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Pontiac G6 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 G6 ranks 2nd worst of 7 model years for this model, with a complaint index of 83 and a verdict of Avoid.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Pontiac G6?
- Steering issues account for 44% of complaints (540 complaints, median mileage 99,772), followed by electrical system problems at 29% (356 complaints, median mileage 80,000) and brakes at 20% (242 complaints, median mileage 76,500).
- Does the 2007 Pontiac G6 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 G6, covering steering torque sensors, brake wiring harness corrosion, shift cable assembly, and a passenger airbag sensing system defect.
- How does the 2007 G6 compare to other model years?
- The 2007 G6 (complaint index 83) is worse than 2005 (33, Good), 2008 (50, Caution), 2009 (67, Caution), and 2010 (17, Best), but slightly better than 2006 (100, Avoid).
- Did the 2007 Pontiac G6 have airbag failures?
- Yes, NHTSA airbag complaints total 118 for the 2007 G6, with a median failure mileage of 81,150, and one recall campaign addressed a passenger airbag sensing system defect.