2007 Pontiac G6 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 232about this part
- Share
- 19%of 1,232 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,200miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 232 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Pontiac G6, 19% of the 1,232 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,200 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My brake lights go off when I hit the brakes and when I let off the brakes the lights come on. This is a recall on my car that has been fixed 2 times already. Both times the problem stopped for a few months then came right back. This is a hugh safety concern. I called the dealership and they said its already been fixed and don't want to fix it again. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10862692, filed 2016-05, 200,000 miles“I was driving through my town and my seatbelt light came on and then the power steering was completely gone. I was the only one in my car. This has been happening for a couple weeks. My shoulder is hurting bad now from this. Very scary for this to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #11316920, filed 2020-03, 155,890 miles“Replace the bulb but keep shortage out with the wiring burning. I don't know why but this the third time or more lost count. The most recently is 2/28/2015. I have to buy a whole headlamp because the wiring is burnt. I can take a picture of it you would like me too. Also, I don't want to get a ticket because I have a headlamp out.”
NHTSA complaint #10692015, filed 2015-03, 88,000 miles“When I turn my dim lights on from bright they all go completely out for a brief second,2 times on country road n once on the highway, in motion on straight rd very scary,lots of complaints about this..also leakin oil n noone seems to know where, n,, the light says im always in drive even when in park or rever, please help me get a recall on this problem, and oil leak for about 8 mths”
NHTSA complaint #10819213, filed 2016-01, 175,000 miles“The brake lights on my Pontiac G6 2007 do not function correctly. When driving they stay on, when pressing on the brake they go out. My cruise control does not work either. I have changed the brake light sensor five times and it works for a day or so, and goes out again. I have read that other customers have this problem as well. It is very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10586926, filed 2014-05, 100,000 milesRelated 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.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Pontiac G6
541 complaintsBrakes
222 complaintsElectrical system
197 complaintsAir bags
118 complaintsFuel system
101 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
98 complaintsVehicle speed control
76 complaintsEngine
45 complaintsElectronic stability control
33 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSuspension
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Pontiac G6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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