2009 Pontiac G6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (285) · Exterior Lighting (124) · Service Brakes (40)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
588 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Steering 2014-07-21 · campaign 14E044000 · 7,304 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2014-05-14 · campaign 14V252000 · 2,440,524 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 (Satu
Steering:electric Power Assist System 2014-03-31 · campaign 14V153000 · 1,373,177 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Risk: 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.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and M
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (Prndl) 2012-09-18 · campaign 12V460000 · 426,240 vehicles
Defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
Risk: If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible cr
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Service bulletins (1,046)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-09 · 13598 · Other
new vehicle monitoring programs section in ivh
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,046 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-01 · Steering · 💥 crash“the cars power steering went out on my son after a power surge going around a slight turn. he went head on with a box truck an been in the hospital for 3 weeks now with multiple compound fractures to his leg, ribs, tibia, fibia, and femur. never received a recall notice for this recall. i would never of risked my sons life over a recall. …”
2026-09-13 · Steering“i purchased a used 2009 pontiac g6 for my son less than 7 days ago (3 ). while driving on the highway attempting to exit the ramp, the steering wheel began to get very hard to turn. we nearly crashed! just yesterday placed the car in park. although the shifter showed it was in p for park as well as on the dash, the car began consistently moving in…”
2026-09-11 · Steering“vehicle identification number (vin): [xxx] component affected: steering:electric power assist system description of defect: my 2009 pontiac g6 (vin: [xxx]) with a manufacturer build date of xxx suffered a sudden, total loss of electric power steering (eps) assist while driving. the dashboard displayed a power steering warning message and sounded a …”
2026-03-02 · Steering · 107,737 mi“the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was turned off, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle regained power steering functionality. the failure became more persistent over time, and several attempts were needed for the power steering feature to bec…”
2026-02-23 · Steering · 110,800 mi“the contact owns a 2009 pontiac g6. while driving 20 mph or slower, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed, making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. the vehicle was turned off and restarted for the power steering assist to become operational. the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to th…”
2026-02-16 · Steering“the power steering keeps going out causing turning to become incredibly hard. this started in dec of 2025. i replaced the column in 2022 because of the same issues and it is happening again now. i see some 2009 vins have been recalled but my vin isn’t apart of that. …”
2026-02-12 · Steering“vehicle looses power steering sometimes, the last time i was in traffic on a bend and went up onto the sidewalk. it's almost impossible to steer when it happens.…”
2025-12-06 · Steering“there is an immediate loss of steering while driving a 2009 pontiac g6. the steering wheel locks up making it difficult, at times impossible, to steer the vehicle left or right. the only way to unlock the steering wheel is by placing the vehicle in 'park' and turn the ignition off to restart the vehicle.…”
2025-11-24 · Service Brakes“my brake lights are malfunctioning. it has not worked correctly in years. when you press on the brake, the brake lights turn itself off. when not pressing on the brake, my brake lights are on. i reached out to the gm dealership and i told them that the recall was fixed, but the issue is ongoing and poses extreme safety issues. i have gotten pulled …”
2025-01-21 · Steering“i purchased a used 2009 pontiac g6 3.9l almost 4 years ago. i have experienced white smoke pouring from under my hood 3 times so far. i've taken it to the dealership and first time was informed it was a bad power steering hose leaking onto the exhaust- precat area. the second repair dealership said it was a faulty hose. the third time dealer said i…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.