Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Pontiac G6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Pontiac G6 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,910 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V064000 Sudden Loss of Electric Power Steering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14E044000 Steering Shaft Inadequate Support of U-Joint NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V252000 Brake Lights may or may not Randomly Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V224000 Transmission Shift Cable may Fracture/Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V153000 Sudden Loss of Electric Power Steering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V036000 BRAKE LAMPS NOT WORKING PROPERLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V417000 LEATHER SEAT COVERS/AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 1,220 complaints
- Electrical System 245 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 198 complaints
- Air Bags 117 complaints
- Service Brakes 116 complaints
- Power Train 89 complaints
Of the 1,910 complaints on file, 90 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 1,910 complaints, owners report 61 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Pontiac G6 suffers from notable reliability concerns, particularly with its steering system, as evidenced by recurring power steering recalls. Coupled with electrical and lighting issues, these systemic weaknesses lead to higher repair likelihoods and costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power steering | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | very common |
| brake lights | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$350 | common |
| transmission | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,800–$3,000 | occasional |
| electrical wiring | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 40,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Air filter change every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering feels heavy or unresponsive
- Brake light warnings intermittently
- Transmission hesitates to engage gears
- Electrical issues or intermittent shorts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Pontiac G6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.