2006 Pontiac G6 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,910 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2006 Pontiac G6, 2% of the 1,910 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“To whom it may concern: on november 03, 2017, my 2006 Pontiac G6 gtp, automobile was involved in an accident that flipped and crashed and causing serious injuries. The vehicle was going straight on the hwy and the car lost steering power and the car went to the right of the hwy. I was surprised to learn at that time there has been several recalls issued on this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11054626, filed 2017-12, 16,700 miles“My G6 2006 3.9 gtp transmission wont move the car in first gear the transmisson showed no sign of going bad I have to put car in manual to drive it also traction control light pops on random times followed by a weird grinding noise.”
NHTSA complaint #11143551, filed 2018-10, 209,000 miles“During slippery road conditions, when I apply brakes, even at low speeds like 5mph, the traction control interferes with brakes and car does not allows me to apply brake. I feel this strong vibration in the brake pedal and can hear some mechanical noise. Its life threatening in winters to drive this car with family. Physically by brakes and rotors are in good condition. Seems like problem with traction control or ABS.”
NHTSA complaint #10808048, filed 2015-12, 88,000 miles“Power steering went out and I found out it has been fixed before under warranty before I bought it! And yes I was driving the car! Also the shifter has issues!”
NHTSA complaint #11084477, filed 2018-04, 100,000 miles“Transmission isn't shifting, and shift cable came apart somewhere. Several cars just like mine have been recalled due to this same thing happening, but mine isn't?? Car doesn't have even 135,000 miles. Electrical system is shorting out somewhere, and is draining my battery. Power steering is working against me or not working at all. This all happened around the same time... Please help me get this figured out, I'm not the only one having this issue, it is definitely an issue with several thousand of these cars just like mine and mine doesn't fall under the recall notice??? Tell me why not??”
NHTSA complaint #11327901, filed 2020-06, 135,000 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 2006 Pontiac G6
1,220 complaintsElectrical system
245 complaintsExterior lighting
198 complaintsBrakes
189 complaintsAir bags
117 complaintsFuel system
107 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
89 complaintsVehicle speed control
69 complaintsSuspension
56 complaintsEngine
55 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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