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2005 Pontiac G6 Tires Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 679 total for the year
Median mileage
20,998miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2005 Pontiac G6, 1% of the 679 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,998 miles.

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.

“Too many complaints to write them all up, here are a few: engine makes metal grinding whooshing noise independent from acceleration-dealer cannot replicate, warped rotors-dealer wanted over $1,000 to fix, have had radio replaced 5 times due to disc errors-dealer keeps replacing, had steering rack and water pump replaced at 30,000 miles-dealer covered, sensor that turns on lights went-dealer replaced, power steering problems, hard to turn and rough, but no lock-ups like others have had(thankfully)-dealer cannot replicate, had drivers side front panel sunroof drain clog, water soaked front…”

NHTSA complaint #10209797, filed 2007-11, 1,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. The vehicle has continental conti trac touring tires, size p225/50/r17 (na). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair. The technician observed that all four tires exhibited severe defects at the inner sidewall. The contact was strongly urged to replace the tires due to the safety hazard. The tires have not been replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but has not provided assistance. The failure and current mileages were 20,700. Updated 07/14/09 updated 07/16/09.”

NHTSA complaint #10274353, filed 2009-06, 21,500 miles

“3 incidents of car skidding, sliding and doing a 360 when driving in the snow. 1st time, thought it needed new tires. 2nd time had gotten new tires, but thought it needed a slight alignment. Both incidents occurring while turning. 3rd incident, had gotten tires and alignment and driving slowly down a straight path when slid into the other lane with me having no control, thankfully no cars were coming, but did a complete 360 turn.”

NHTSA complaint #10263544, filed 2009-03

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Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200930%
200881%
200680%
200541%

Other parts of the 2005 Pontiac G6

Steering
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology