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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G2ZH178964175368 · Checked Aug 23, 2026
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1G2ZH178964•••••• 2006 Pontiac G6

This build is quieter than most: 3 complaints against 9 for the average 2006 Pontiac G6 build.

3on this build
1582on the model
185builds in total
Most reported Steering 2 Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1

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Fuel System Jun 2014
I live in south florida, owner of a 2006 pontiac g6, I noticed a fuel smell from the inside of the car, and rear wheel-well, also would not start on first attempt, starts on second attempt . Looked online found a recall on 2007 pontiac g5 regarding this issue, NHTSA campaign…
Steering Feb 2014
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk forward violently and accelerate independently while at a complete stop. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to ensure that the vehicle would stop. In addition, the service…
Steering Jul 2008
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The vehicle made a popping noise in the steering while driving 40 mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that there was internal gear failure. The steering gear was replaced. The service manager stated that it was a…

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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 1G2ZH178964175368 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.