NHTSA vehicle safety data

2007 Pontiac G6 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2007 Pontiac G6 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,232 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Pontiac dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Pontiac G6, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 Pontiac G6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1,232 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Pontiac G6, describing incidents dated November 15, 2006 to August 31, 2026.

Most-cited components

Steering 541 complaints
Exterior Lighting 232 complaints
Service Brakes 222 complaints
Electrical System 197 complaints
Air Bags 118 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 101 complaints

Of the 1,232 complaints on file, 54 report a crash and 24 a fire; across all 1,232 complaints, owners report 32 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11766867 · Filed September 25, 2026
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to start and the vehicle was smoking. There was an abnormal burning odor after the failure. The power steering and brakes became inoperable. The steering…
ODI #11746029 · Filed June 23, 2026
The contact owns a Safety 1st Car Seat, Model Type: Grow & Go, Model Number: CC413-GYU, Manufactured Date: 01/29/2025. The contact stated that the car seat was installed in a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the headrest pad had detached, and the foam in the car seat head rest was exposed…
ODI #11735256 · Filed May 2, 2026
My 2007 Pontiac G6 GT 3.9 l convertible has the same issue that a lot of the other g6s had with the Passenger Airbag Sensor (NHTSA 07V-146).

Read all 1,232 complaints

Owner-reported

2007 Pontiac G6 mileage at failure

990 of the 1,232 complaints on file for the 2007 Pontiac G6 give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.

Mileage at failure by component, from owners' complaints to NHTSA
Component	Median	Middle half	Based on
Steering	Median 100,000 miles	Middle half 60,000–140,000 miles	Based on 445 complaints
Exterior Lighting	Median 75,000 miles	Middle half 55,000–105,000 miles	Based on 187 complaints
Service Brakes	Median 75,000 miles	Middle half 50,000–100,000 miles	Based on 187 complaints
Electrical System	Median 85,000 miles	Middle half 55,000–120,000 miles	Based on 150 complaints
Air Bags	Median 80,000 miles	Middle half 40,000–110,000 miles	Based on 89 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System	Median 90,000 miles	Middle half 65,000–115,000 miles	Based on 74 complaints

A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.

Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.

These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.

Most complaints NHTSA received since May 17, 2021 give no mileage. So that they aren't undercounted, each one received since then that gives a mileage also stands in for those that gave none, which can put a component's median above most of the mileages it is based on.

Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2007 Pontiac G6 in 3 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA13-005: Brake Light Switch/Sensor Malfunction
Closed July 1, 2014
- Recall 14V-252
Recall Query RQ13-001: Brake Light Malfunction
Closed June 6, 2013
Preliminary Evaluation PE08-054: STOP LAMP MALFUNCTION
Closed January 30, 2009
- Recall 09V-036

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Sudden Loss of Electric Power Steering

NHTSA #15V064000 · Steering — Electric Power Assist System · NHTSA notice

Reported February 4, 2015 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 69,633 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 14772 · Owners notified February 24, 2015 · Vehicles built April 18, 2006 – June 30, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Steering Shaft Inadequate Support of U-Joint

NHTSA #14E044000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported July 21, 2014 · Dorman Products, Inc.

Potentially affected: 7,304 vehicles

Repair completion: 30.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified September 8, 2014

Defect description

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.

Safety consequence

A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Brake Lights may or may not Randomly Illuminate

NHTSA #14V252000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported May 14, 2014 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 2,440,524 vehicles

Repair completion: 59.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 13036 · Owners notified August 18, 2014 · Vehicles built March 27, 2006 – June 22, 2007 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Transmission Shift Cable may Fracture/Rollaway

NHTSA #14V224000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported April 30, 2014 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 1,131,113 vehicles

Repair completion: 53.63% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 14152 · Owners notified June 27, 2014 · Vehicles built May 26, 2004 – September 28, 2007 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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 PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #07V146000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Sensor/Control Module-Inactive · NHTSA notice

Reported March 30, 2007 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Potentially affected: 359 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 06143 · Owners notified April 17, 2007 · Vehicles built June 9, 2006 – June 20, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM. WHEN TESTED WITH A REPRESENTATIVE, UNRESTRAINED SIX YEAR OLD CHILD, THE SYSTEM IS REQUIRED TO TURN OFF THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG. INTERFERENCE DURING SYSTEM CALIBRATION CAUSED THE SEATS TO BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION.

Safety consequence

THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON APRIL 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Notes

GM RECALL NO. 06143.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

2007 Pontiac G6 4-DR w/SAB

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 5, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

3 investigations

2007 Pontiac G6 2-DR.w/SAB

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 5, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

3 investigations

2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

3 investigations

1,232 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Pontiac G6.

Steering; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Engine

ODI #11766867

Incident: August 31, 2026 · Filed: September 25, 2026

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to start and the vehicle was smoking. There was an abnormal burning odor after the failure. The power steering and brakes became inoperable. The steering wheel was difficult to turn. The failure persisted over time. The check engine warning light and ABS warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed. The Fire Department was on the scene. The Police advised the contact to go through civil court. The contact believed that the wiring and transmissions were the cause of the failure. The power steering rack was replaced by an independent mechanic. The service center was no longer communicating with the contact and requested that the vehicle be removed from the property. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

Child Seat

ODI #11746029

Incident: June 15, 2026 · Filed: June 23, 2026

The contact owns a Safety 1st Car Seat, Model Type: Grow & Go, Model Number: CC413-GYU, Manufactured Date: 01/29/2025. The contact stated that the car seat was installed in a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the headrest pad had detached, and the foam in the car seat head rest was exposed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The car seat was not replaced.

Air Bags

ODI #11735256

Incident: September 25, 2025 · Filed: May 2, 2026

My 2007 Pontiac G6 GT 3.9 l convertible has the same issue that a lot of the other g6s had with the Passenger Airbag Sensor (NHTSA 07V-146).

Steering; Electrical System

ODI #11734190

Incident: April 20, 2026 · Filed: April 27, 2026

When driving the vehicle on the highway the vehicles steering wheel started shaking lightly and then all of a sudden the steering got hard and locked up the power steering and it also put a message on the stereo display saying “power steering”. I was able to pull aside of the highway and turn the car off and then back on. That seemed to reset it but the steering wheel kept shaking on its own. I drove it to the nearest car mechanic and explained the problem. I was told it’s very common on the Pontiac G6 and that there is a recall for this issue. Now unfortunately when we look up the car by VIN it says it doesn’t have a recall but the mechanic and myself have done research and there’s a notice about the Pontiac G6 have this exact same issue about the power steering. The problem is very concerning and is also very consistent as it does not go away unless a specific part is replaced which has been inspected and confirmed to be the exact part that is listed on the recall notice. Part #23232310.

Steering; Air Bags; Engine

ODI #11731908

Incident: April 17, 2026 · Filed: April 17, 2026

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the air bag warning light and check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle was nearly involved in a T-bone crash. The contact forcefully turned the steering wheel to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, it was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 251,000.

Steering

ODI #11726331

Incident: March 23, 2021 · Filed: March 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the joint bearing was inoperable and that the steering assembly needed to be replaced. The contact researched and became aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Fuel System, Gasoline; Equipment

ODI #11724789

Incident: April 9, 2025 · Filed: March 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The odor was also outside the vehicle. The contact became aware of a fluid leak underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and a fuel leak was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E043000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Equipment). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that parts were not purchased from the manufacturer, so the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Steering

ODI #11716545

Incident: November 15, 2025 · Filed: February 8, 2026

POWER STEERING FAILURE. BY LOSING POWER STEERING IT PUTS ME AND OTHERS AT RISK BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO STEER. WARNING LAMP STARTED COMING ON AND GOING OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. IT HAS SINCE STOPPED HAVING POWER STEERING AND THE LIGHT STAYS ON.

Steering; Electrical System; Unknown or Other

ODI #11693521

Incident: December 10, 2024 · Filed: October 15, 2025

My power steering keep leaking making it hard to steer. Electric fuse keep blowing out,

Steering; Air Bags; Unknown or Other

ODI #11692501

Incident: October 8, 2025 · Filed: October 10, 2025

I keep losing power steering control because of leaking. I contacted a dealership and was told that there wasn't any recall concerning , power steering, transmission, airbag and body control module. I contacted GM and was told that the recall has ended.

Other Pontiac G6 model years

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