2005 Pontiac G6 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 679 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,148miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2005 Pontiac G6, 2% of the 679 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,148 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall. Something happened to my steering. The warning light is on, it gets so tight you cannot steer it. It also says to service the airbag. I'm so scared to try to drive it. If you shut the car off and restart it the steering wheel feels loose again, but like you do not have complete control. Then it's tight all over again. This was driving down the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11161903, filed 2018-12, 183,000 miles“Power steering motor and the electronical control stabilizer the steering wheel is hard to turn because it malfunction and I know you'll have a recall for that I took it to a mechanic and he said that's what it is he hooked the computer up to it he even told me that there is a recall I should contact gmc.”
NHTSA complaint #10897378, filed 2016-08, 134,897 miles“Where do I begin!!! My G6 I love but apparently the electrical power steering goes out. So, with that being said you have no power steering. Its is really hard to turn your wheel, on highway to get off an exit, pull in to park somewhere, make a tight turn, and try and pull out of a tight parking situation. I realize one of the ways to fix the problem is to get it fix (obviously outrageous price), or just turn the car off and restart that seems to work. So, apparently about 3-4 years ago GM realized this manufacture defect/recall but not a safety recall? …”
NHTSA complaint #10467220, filed 2012-07, 151,595 miles“Upon accelerating, the vehicles steering wheel locks up and all electrical begins to flicker and shut off. The steering wheel will jerk from drivers hands and seize up unless acceleration stops. Infrequent electrical burning smell and day time running lights no longer work even after bulb replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #11052033, filed 2017-12, 135,400 miles“Making loud nosies when steering. Front end very wobblily feeling as thought the front part of the car feel like its going to detach from the car. When the car hit about 50 MPH it would shake real bad. Very uncomfortable ride overall”
NHTSA complaint #11343118, filed 2020-08, 50 milesRelated recalls
- 14V252000May 14, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007…Covers: Pontiac G6 2005–2010, Chevrolet Malibu 2004–2012, Malibu Maxx 2004–2007 +1 more
Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Pontiac G6
459 complaintsElectrical system
86 complaintsBrakes
66 complaintsExterior lighting
62 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Pontiac G6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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