2006 Pontiac G6 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 198about this part
- Share
- 10%of 1,910 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,966miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 198 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Pontiac G6, 10% of the 1,910 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,966 miles. 2 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.
“With my engine I have taken my car in for an oil change on time since I've got the car. Than right before one oil change I hear a knock in the engine. So I get an oil change again and it was still making this noise. Following that my air circulation for the fan would stop working at times. My radio electric line seems damaged. Works sometimes.”
NHTSA complaint #11318352, filed 2020-03, 203,500 miles“My 06 Pontiac G6 has been previously recalled for the brake lights staying on while driving and turning off when depressing the brake pedal. The same problem has been reoccurring even after the dealership fixed the problem. I've had too many close calls nearly being rear ended waiting at a traffic light, slowing down or at a complete stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11089689, filed 2018-04, 129,000 miles“Breaking lights come with out touching the peddle when driving down the road.two people have pulled up to me at stop lights telling me that the break lights stay on. Driving down the hwy you at night,you can see that they are on,all the reflectors are lighted up”
NHTSA complaint #11256070, filed 2019-09, 165,400 miles“The driver side headli headlight has been changed 3 times and the connector changed and it is constantly going out. I went online to see what else to do and it seems like many other people are having a problem too. I change it and within a month to 2 months it will go out again.”
NHTSA complaint #11100590, filed 2018-06, 109,000 miles“Sometimes (randomly) the brake lights are illuminated when the brake is not being pressed. When this happens, if I press the brake, the brake lights actually go off even though I'm braking. When this brake light problem occurs, the cruise control function also does not work. This has been happening on and off since I purchased the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10578606, filed 2014-04, 94,061 milesRelated recalls
- 09V036000Jan 30, 2009Gm is recalling 8,012 my 2005-2006 pontiac g6 vehicles. The brake lamps may not operate properly because of corrosion in a wiring connector. Corrosion in the…Covers: Pontiac G6 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Pontiac G6
1,220 complaintsElectrical system
245 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
32 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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.
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