Pontiac G6 Recalls

The Pontiac G6 has 7 recalls covering the 2005–2007 model years, with the most serious being a 2007 passenger airbag sensing system miscalibration that can cause the right front airbag to deploy unexpectedly, including when a child is seated there.

The 2005 model year carries the heaviest recall load across several systems. The automatic transmission shift cable on 2005 models can fracture without warning, leaving the driver unable to shift gears, remove the ignition key, or place the vehicle in Park. On the electrical side, 2005 models have two related issues: an intermittent wiring fault can cause the brake lights to stay on when the pedal is not pressed or fail to light when it is, and that same fault can interfere with cruise control, anti-lock brakes, and stability control. A separate body control module connector corrosion issue on 2005 models produces the same brake light symptoms through a different mechanism.

The 2005 and 2006 model years both have a recall for electric power steering that can suddenly drop its assist while driving. When this happens, the steering wheel becomes noticeably heavier, particularly at low speeds, and a warning message and chime alert the driver. A related but distinct filing covers 2006–2007 models built between April and June 2006, where the same sudden loss of power steering assist can occur.