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Pontiac G6 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Pontiac G6: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

679Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
48Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering462 complaints

462 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V153000.

Electrical System86 complaints

86 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes69 complaints

69 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting66 complaints

66 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V036000.

Power Train49 complaints

49 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V224000.

Fuel and Propulsion System34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V252000.

Unknown Or Other11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V098000.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V098000Reported March 14, 2005 - 35,777 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 35,777 vehicles across all affected models.

09V036000Reported January 30, 2009 - 8,012 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 8,012 vehicles across all affected models.

14V153000Reported March 31, 2014 - 1,373,177 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,373,177 vehicles across all affected models.

14V224000Reported April 30, 2014 - 1,131,113 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 30, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,131,113 vehicles across all affected models.

14V252000Reported May 14, 2014 - 2,440,524 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 2,440,524 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA13005Opened June 6, 2013 - Closed July 1, 2014

Brake Light Switch/Sensor Malfunction. Resulted in recall campaign 14V252000.

EA13005Opened June 6, 2013 - Closed July 1, 2014

Brake Light Switch/Sensor Malfunction. Resulted in recall campaign 14V252000.

EA13005Opened June 6, 2013 - Closed July 1, 2014

Brake Light Switch/Sensor Malfunction. Resulted in recall campaign 14V252000.

PE07023Opened April 25, 2007 - Closed September 25, 2007

LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08054Opened September 15, 2008 - Closed January 30, 2009

STOP LAMP MALFUNCTION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V036000.

PE08054Opened September 15, 2008 - Closed January 30, 2009

STOP LAMP MALFUNCTION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V036000.

RQ13001Opened February 4, 2013 - Closed June 6, 2013

Brake Light Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ13001Opened February 4, 2013 - Closed June 6, 2013

Brake Light Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ13001Opened February 4, 2013 - Closed June 6, 2013

Brake Light Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200520
200624
200745
200848
200985
201091
201155
201242
201345
201481
201528
201630
201716
201815
201916
202016
20215
20226
20234
20244
20253
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.