The most-reported G6 run is 1G2ZG558664 (2006 builds) with 73 complaints, 9.2× the typical run. Steering problems make up 44% of reports; 2005 is the worst model year at 10.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for G6 model years 2005–2010.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Pontiac G6 has 626 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 7% of every G6 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1G2ZG558664•••••• | 2006 | 5 | — | |
| 1G2ZG558064•••••• | 2006 | — | 1 | |
| 1G2ZG558564•••••• | 2006 | 2 | — | |
| 1G2ZG558364•••••• | 2006 | 1 | — | |
| 1G2ZG558764•••••• | 2006 | 3 | — | |
| 1G2ZG558464•••••• | 2006 | 2 | — | |
| 1G2ZG558164•••••• | 2006 | 2 | — | |
| 1G2ZG558264•••••• | 2006 | 2 | — | |
| 1G2ZG558864•••••• | 2006 | 4 | — | |
| 1G2ZG558964•••••• | 2006 | 3 | — | |
| 1G2ZG558X64•••••• | 2006 | 5 | — | |
| 1G2ZF55B164•••••• | 2006 | 3 | — |
Each of the other 614 G6 runs has 40 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 25 G6 VINs so far, most often 2007, 2006, 2008 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Pontiac G6 the gap between build years is 2.1×: a 2005 car draws 10.2 complaints per run, a 2009 one 4.9.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 222 | 44 | 9 | |
| 2009 | 620 | 126 | 20 | |
| 2008 | 892 | 104 | 30 | |
| 2007 | 1065 | 169 | 47 | |
| 2006 | 1583 | 185 | 75 | |
| 2005 | 560 | 55 | 20 |
Heaviest year here is 2005 at 10.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2009 at 4.9.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 44% of everything Pontiac G6 owners report: Steering, 2,618 of 4,945 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 105 | 14 | |
| Electrical System | 23 | 21 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 22 | |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 70 | 4 | |
| Power Train | 10 | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 11 recall campaigns on the Pontiac G6; the 6 below cover build years 2005 to 2010. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 14V252000 | Electrical System:wiring | 2005–2010 |
| 14E044000 | Steering | 2005–2010 |
| 14V153000 | Steering:electric Power Assist System | 2005–2009 |
| 14V224000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 2005–2008 |
| 12V460000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 2008–2010 |
| 15V064000 | Steering:electric Power Assist System | 2006–2007 |
14V252000 was opened in 2014 on cars built from 2005: 9 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 4,945 reports on the Pontiac G6, 4.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Pontiac G6 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 4,945 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 201 (4.1%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 66 (1.3%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 129 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Pontiac G6 share of that is 4,945 complaints over 626 runs, 0.44% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Pontiac G6 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 4,945 NHTSA complaints from 626 G6 runs and 11 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which G6 production run has the most complaints?
1G2ZG558664, a 2006 build, with 73 complaints, 5 of them after a crash. The typical G6 run has 7.9.
Which G6 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2005 is heaviest at 10.2 complaints per run and 2009 lightest at 4.9.
How many G6 complaints involve a crash?
4.1% of 4,945 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 66 involved a fire.
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