Model year
2007 Pontiac G6
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 1,232 complaints for the 2007 Pontiac G6 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (533), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (194), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (193). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2005 679 complaints
- 2006 1,910 complaints
- 2007 1,232 complaints
- 2008 1,080 complaints
- 2009 713 complaints
- 2010 272 complaints
Recalls
15V064000 · Feb 4, 2015
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a…
14V252000 · May 14, 2014
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26,…
14V224000 · Apr 30, 2014
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured…
07V146000 · Mar 30, 2007
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEATS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH A PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM. WHEN TESTED WITH A REPRESENTATIVE,…
Complaints
1,232 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 54, fire flag on 24, injury field 32, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE08054 | STOP LAMP MALFUNCTION · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | Sep 15, 2008 | Jan 30, 2009 |
| RQ13001 | Brake Light Malfunction · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | Feb 4, 2013 | Jun 6, 2013 |
| EA13005 | Brake Light Switch/Sensor Malfunction · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | Jun 6, 2013 | Jul 1, 2014 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G6 · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| G6 · 3.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| G6 · 3.5L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| G6 · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| G6 · 3.9L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| G6 GT/GTP Convertible · 3.9L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2007 Pontiac G6 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.