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1G2ZH158264••••••2006 Pontiac G6
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2006 Pontiac G6 build (19 vs 9).
19on this build
1583on the model
185builds in total
Most reportedSteering 10Exterior Lighting 4Engine 3Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringOct 2025
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that while depressing the…
Exterior LightingJul 2024
Brake lights are illuminating when accelerating (when brake pedal is NOT depressed) and are NOT illuminating when actually braking (when brake pedal IS depressed). I found GM recalls for this, but they are not attributed to my car, hence the recall that took place for this was…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2015
I had all 3 of the recalls fixed at phil smith chevrolet in lauderhill florida about 4-6 months ago. They replaced a part on my gear shift to keep the vehicle from coming out of gear. I was getting in my vehicle to leave & as I tried to start it the car began rolling backwards…
Fuel SystemMay 2014
Fuel pump assembly is cracked and leaking gasoline regardless of speed. Gasoline runs down tank near exhaust system. Pump is not in an area of the car where normal wear and tear is expected
Electrical SystemMar 2014
Ignition broke during driving on the florida turnpike highway. When taken to the dealer I was informed that ignition locked caused engine to lock. Therefore car is in no good condition to drive. Requiring a new engine
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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 1G2ZH158264215180 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.