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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G2ZG558064••••••2006 Pontiac G6
This build draws 7.7× more complaints than the average 2006 Pontiac G6 build (66 vs 9).
66on this build
1583on the model
185builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedSteering 39Exterior Lighting 8Electrical System 7Service Brakes 7
What owners of this build wrote
SeatsfireAug 2014
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the vehicle was parked, the front passenger seat erupted in flames. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
SteeringFeb 2024
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and pulling into a parking space, the steering wheel became stiff and failed to turn. The power steering failure message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed…
Electrical SystemMay 2022
My car stopped working all of a sudden in the middle of the road. No warning signs were made nor any of my lights came on. It’s rough running and never stays on long to drive. When i brake it completely shuts off. It overheats without the temperature gauge telling me it is. I…
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2018
The car is leaking fuel from the rear I believe it's a crack in the fuel pump casing, not too sure but it seems to be coming from the fuel pump area, under the driver side passenger rear area
Power TrainJun 2017
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the shifter did not move out of park gear unless the brake pedal was depressed several times. The contact stated that the failure occurred every day for approximately two months. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G2ZG558064290017 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.