2007 Pontiac G6 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Pontiac G6.

20062008
Complaints
1,818
Crashes
87
Fires
31
Injuries
44
Fatalities
1
Recalls
3

Worst 2007 Pontiac G6 Problems

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

#1530 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:115,597 mi
Crash-related:21
Fires:7
#2193 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:129,912 mi
Crash-related:5
Fires:8
#3193 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:119,600 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:7
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Pontiac G6.

Steering Defects
530
complaints
Crashes
21
Fires
7
Avg Miles
115,597
Electrical Faults
193
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
8
Avg Miles
129,912
Headlight/Taillight Failures
193
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
7
Avg Miles
119,600
Brakes
160
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
126,323
Airbags
104
complaints
Crashes
19
Fires
3
Avg Miles
87,144
Transmission / Drivetrain
89
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
101,365
Fuel System
82
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
89,833
Unintended Acceleration
66
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
185,034
Hydraulic Brakes
46
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
50,620
Engine Problems
43
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
99,725
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
38
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,056
Electronic Stability Control
33
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
97,226
Gasoline Fuel System
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,385
Service Brakes, Electric
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,520
Suspension Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
73,980
Structural Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,696
Seat Belt Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
48,521
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,650
Wheel Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
92,256
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
30,337
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,461
Seat-Related Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,286
Visibility
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
18,785
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
122,395
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86,783
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
12,210
Other Equipment
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
22,260
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
76,626
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Pontiac G6

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,641,270 vehicles.

15V064000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~69,633 affected

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.

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.

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2007 Pontiac G6 — FAQ

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

Is the 2007 Pontiac G6 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2007 Pontiac G6 has 1,818 NHTSA complaints, 87 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 530 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Pontiac G6?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (530 complaints, avg 115,597 mi); Electrical Faults (193 complaints, avg 129,912 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (193 complaints, avg 119,600 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 2007 Pontiac G6?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 109,294 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Pontiac G6?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Pontiac G6 include 87 crash-related reports, 31 fire reports, 44 injuries, and 1 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 2007 Pontiac G6 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,641,270 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 2007 Pontiac G6?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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