2005 Pontiac G6 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Pontiac G6.

20042006
Complaints
932
Crashes
43
Fires
5
Injuries
27
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2005 Pontiac G6 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1404 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:102,658 mi
Crash-related:19
#279 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:97,812 mi
Crash-related:6
Fires:1
#347 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:84,730 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Pontiac G6.

Steering Defects
404
complaints
Crashes
19
Fires
Avg Miles
102,658
Electrical Faults
79
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,812
Headlight/Taillight Failures
47
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
84,730
Transmission / Drivetrain
39
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
119,890
Brakes
31
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
104,842
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
31
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,297
Hydraulic Brakes
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,646
Fuel System
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
116,892
Unintended Acceleration
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
104,654
Engine & Cooling
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,380
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,173
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
115,165
Electronic Stability Control
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
115,743
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
118,464
Gasoline Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
98,244
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,736
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,204
Steering:Column
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,575
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,412
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
109,752
Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
87,827
Other Equipment
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
82,992
Service Brakes, Electric
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,826
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
164,202
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,008
Sunroof/Moonroof
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,300
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
126,451
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2005 Pontiac G6

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,944,814 vehicles.

14V252000Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights · Electrical System:wiring
~2,440,524 affected

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.

14V224000Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift · Automatic Transmission
~1,131,113 affected

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.

14V153000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~1,373,177 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.

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2005 Pontiac G6 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2005 Pontiac G6 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2005 Pontiac G6 has 932 NHTSA complaints, 43 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 404 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Pontiac G6?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (404 complaints, avg 102,658 mi); Electrical Faults (79 complaints, avg 97,812 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (47 complaints, avg 84,730 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Pontiac G6?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 95,211 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Pontiac G6?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Pontiac G6 include 43 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 27 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Pontiac G6 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,944,814 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2005 Pontiac G6?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Pontiac G6 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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