2007 Pontiac G6 Problems

What owners report

Owners of the 2007 Pontiac G6 report steering problems more than anything else, and the complaints center on the electric power steering losing assist, sometimes while the car is moving. Many describe the warning message appearing, the wheel becoming hard to turn, and steering coming back after the engine is restarted. A second common theme is brake lights that stay lit or fail to light, which owners often notice affects cruise control too.

1. 1
   Steering

   Electric power steering assist cuts out

   • 349 complaints (28%)
   • median 110,000 mi at 8.3 yrs old (305 state mileage)
   • 12 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • owner-quoted repair $800 (median of 26 quotes)
   • filed 2008–2026

   Owners describe the power steering warning message appearing and the steering wheel suddenly becoming hard to turn, sometimes at speed and sometimes right after startup. Several report that shutting the car off and restarting brings assist back temporarily, with the problem returning later. Complaints mention dealers or independent shops diagnosing a failed torque sensor, steering column, or the power steering motor and assembly, and some note their VIN was not included in a related recall. Reported across a wide mileage range, from around 48,000 to over 180,000 miles, with many complaints above 90,000 miles.

   Recall 15V064000

   What to check: Test the steering at low speed and on a straight road, and ask whether the power steering assist has ever dropped out or the warning message appeared. Have a shop pull steering codes and check the torque sensor and column history.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Power steering in dic radio lit up no power steering at all. Power steering is electrical and goes off intermittently while driving recalls on this 2006-2007 G6 recall 14772 input my VIN # says my car not affected however, an major electrical power steering problem is detected in many 2007. Very serious costly problem. Will GM pay for repairs.”

   NHTSA complaint #11310201, filed 2020-02, 166,059 miles

   “Was driving down the road at 70 MPH and went to start turning for a corner and I could hardly turn my wheel do to the electric power steering temporarily going out almost causing an accident. Then I did some research on why it did this to find out it is a problem with a lot of the Pontiac G6 models. Some of them have been recalled but not all the affected ones.”

   NHTSA complaint #11378140, filed 2020-12, 166,000 miles
2. 2
   Exterior lighting

   Brake lights stay on or fail to light

   • 218 complaints (18%)
   • median 74,000 mi at 6.1 yrs old (183 state mileage)
   • filed 2008–2025

   Owners report that the brake lights stay illuminated with no pressure on the pedal, or that they fail to come on when the pedal is pressed. Several say cruise control disengages or will not engage while this is happening, and some had the brake light switch or circuit board replaced without a lasting fix. Complaints also describe the lights behaving opposite to normal, coming on when driving and dimming when braking. Mostly reported between roughly 39,000 and 110,000 miles, in everyday driving and highway use.

   Recall 14V252000

   What to check: Have someone stand behind the car while you press and release the brake pedal to confirm the lights respond correctly, and check whether cruise control engages and holds. Ask whether the brake light switch or body control work has been done.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I was riding down the highway during the daytime a couple of weeks ago and a passenger had realized that both my tail lights weren't turning on when I slowed down to stop. I checked it out later on and turns out that not only do my brakes not work when I slow down, but only when I come to a complete stop do they turn on, and stay on for about 20 secs after I release my foot from the brakes. …”

   NHTSA complaint #10343380, filed 2010-07, 62,547 miles

   “The car's brake light doesn't work properly. The brake light may be on when I'm not pressing the brake, but it may or may not goes off when I press it. My friends drove behind us and he can't judge if I'm braking or not according to the brake light. It would be dangerous when I drive on highway.”

   NHTSA complaint #10572826, filed 2014-03, 68,479 miles
3. 3
   Electrical system

   Electrical glitches: gauges, radio and warning lights

   • 175 complaints (14%)
   • median 80,000 mi at 7.4 yrs old (136 state mileage)
   • 13 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • owner-quoted repair $900 (median of 11 quotes)
   • filed 2007–2026

   Owners report the dash and radio cutting out and the gauges dropping while driving, then coming back on their own. Others describe the check engine light coming on intermittently along with cruise control, traction control or stability messages, and some mention headlight wiring connectors overheating or lights behaving oddly with remote start. Complaints also note door locks cycling on their own. Scattered from about 50,000 to over 200,000 miles, with no clear pattern in conditions.

   Recall 14V2520003 related service bulletins

   What to check: Check that all gauges, interior lights and the radio work with the engine running and after a cold start, and scan for stored body and chassis codes. Ask whether any modules or the body control unit have been replaced.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “When I'm driving my 2007 Pontiac G6 the dash and radio turn completely off the gauges go completely down then the car automatically turns back on whilst driving repeatedly.”

   NHTSA complaint #11324982, filed 2020-05, 205,000 miles

   “I have a 2007 Pontiac G6 sedan. It has had several electrical issues in the past but they are getting worse. The delay power to the lights and radio do not seem to function properly. The radio is to remain on until the driver door is opened. Well it now does not shut off at times. Sometimes it will time out after the 10 minutes if the ignition is turned off but once I turned off the car, locked the doors and assumed it would time out. The next morning I got in the car and the radio was still playing and the interior dome lights were on. …”

   NHTSA complaint #10607886, filed 2014-07, 93,000 miles
4. 4
   Steering

   Clunks, popping and looseness in the front end

   • 100 complaints (8%)
   • median 52,000 mi at 5.5 yrs old (80 state mileage)
   • 5 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • owner-quoted repair $925 (median of 8 quotes)
   • filed 2007–2026

   Owners describe clunking, snapping, popping or rattling from the front end or steering column when turning, braking, accelerating, or going over bumps. Some say shops replaced tie rods, stabilizer links, rotors or tires without resolving it, and others were told the steering column shaft or steering gear needed replacement. A few report the steering wheel feeling excessively loose. Appears from fairly low mileage, with some complaints under 30,000 miles and others past 100,000.

   2 related service bulletins

   What to check: Drive over uneven pavement and turn slowly with the windows down to listen for clunks or pops, and check for play in the steering. Ask for service records showing what front-end parts were already replaced.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I have been having problems with clunking and rattling in the steering column for years, even shortly after I purchased my vehicle in 2007 the popping began,especially at low speeds.its to the point now that my car feels like its literally going to fall apart with all the rattling and vibrating. Gm suggested I rotate tires, resurface rotors, replace tie rods and stabilizer bar control link`. I have paid for all of this at my mechanic and the problem still persists. …”

   NHTSA complaint #10725421, filed 2015-06, 23,824 miles

   “Hearing a popping noise everytime I turn left....getting worse....took to get new tires and brakes and was told I needed to take to Pontiac to find out what the noise was...(.had it in at Pontiac in 2008 for steering)...I paid $95 labor for them to tell me that the steering gear was faulty...my car has low mileage,it is well maintained and the steering gear is faulty..I called Pontiac customer service about this and was told that there was no recall on the steering and I was responsible for the repair...in my search for more information on …”

   NHTSA complaint #10499282, filed 2013-02, 72,587 miles
5. 5
   Fuel system

   Stalling, hard starting and fuel odor

   • 167 complaints (14%)
   • median 88,000 mi at 7.8 yrs old (140 state mileage)
   • 9 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • owner-quoted repair $875 (median of 16 quotes)
   • filed 2007–2026

   Owners describe the engine shutting off while driving or refusing to restart, sometimes after a short stop, and a few report a fuel smell after parking or difficulty starting. Some had the car towed and were told the fuel pump was delivering fuel but no firm cause was found. Others mention stalling accompanied by loss of power steering and brakes. Reported from around 14,000 up to 137,000 miles, appearing in ordinary driving and after refueling stops.

   What to check: Start the car from cold and after a short heat soak to see if it catches cleanly, and sniff around the filler neck and under the hood after a drive. Ask whether the fuel pump, fuel cap or evap system has been serviced.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “While drive down the street the car was going 45 and just shut off in the middle of traffic. Upon trying to turn the car on after putting it in park the car would not turn back to connect to start back up . Had the car towed to a auto shop and they checked the car out and said that the fuel pump was pumping gas to start up the car.”

   NHTSA complaint #10731981, filed 2015-07, 14,200 miles

   “The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle was difficult to start. Additionally, there was an abnormal fuel odor after driving and parking the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined; however, the mechanic was aware of the fuel odor. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.”

   NHTSA complaint #11458623, filed 2022-03, 59,000 miles

Buying note. Have the power steering checked carefully before buying, since it is the most frequent owner complaint and can drop out while driving, and confirm whether any related recall or software/parts repair applies to the specific VIN. Also verify the brake lights work correctly and scan for stored electrical codes.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.