Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Pontiac G6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Pontiac G6 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,080 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- 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 #12V460000 The Transmission Shift Cable May Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 420 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 243 complaints
- Electrical System 225 complaints
- Service Brakes 122 complaints
- Air Bags 101 complaints
- Power Train 83 complaints
Of the 1,080 complaints on file, 37 report a crash and 19 a fire; across all 1,080 complaints, owners report 22 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,800–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Pontiac G6's reliability is hampered by common issues with steering, transmission, and electrical systems, as reflected in multiple recalls. The car has frequent complaints especially related to steering loss and gear shifts, suggesting significant maintenance likely.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering shaft | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| transmission cable | 60,000–100,000 miles | $350–$700 | common |
| electric power steering | 55,000–90,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flush and replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plug replacement
- Inspect and replace belts if needed
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Difficulty steering at low speeds
- Transmission not shifting properly
- Loss of power steering assist
- Unusual noises from the engine
- Dashboard warning lights on
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Pontiac G6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.