Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Pontiac G6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Pontiac G6 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,232 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 #07V146000 PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 541 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 232 complaints
- Electrical System 197 complaints
- Service Brakes 160 complaints
- Air Bags 118 complaints
- Power Train 98 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Pontiac G6 exhibits several reliability issues, notably with the steering and electrical systems, as evidenced by numerous recalls and complaints. These issues contribute to higher maintenance costs and potential safety concerns, leading to a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| Brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
| Airbag sensors | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$900 | 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 and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Frequent brake squealing
- Dimming or flickering lights
- Transmission slipping
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Pontiac G6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.