2007 Pontiac G6 Engine Problems

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the air bag warning light and check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle was nearly involved in a T-bone crash. The contact forcefully turned the steering wheel to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, it was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 251,000.

NHTSA ID

11731908

Incident

Apr 17, 2026

Mileage

251,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT A RED LIGHT WAITING TO TURN LEFT ON A CITY STREET IN PARK, AS I TRIED SHIFTING GEARS BACK TO DRIVE THE CAR JERKED FORWARD VERY INTENSELY ' WHICH IT HAS DONE MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE' . BEFORE REACHING THE DRIVE POSITION. IT THEN PROCEEDED FORWARD OUT OF MY CONTROL INTO THE BACK OF A TRUCK LINKING MY FRONT BUMPER TO THE HINGE ON THE BACK OF THE TRUCK.. IN THE MIDST OF THAT I IMMEDIATELY TRIED SHIFTING INTO REVERSE BUT DOING SO WAS VERY DIFFICULT HAS THE CAR KEPT PRESSING FORWARD INTO THE BACK OF THE TRUCK, SO I PUT THE CAR IN PARK THEN BACK TO REVERSE WHEN IT FINALLY SHIFTED INTO THE REVERSE GEAR VIGOROUSLY WHICH THEN ABLED BE TO DETACH FROM THE TRUCK. I PULLED TO THE NEAREST PARKING LOT TO CHECK THE DAMAGE, AND SEEN MULTIPLE LEAKS NOT SURE WHERE FROM.

NHTSA ID

11383411

Incident

Dec 6, 2020

Mileage

242,000 mi

OUR PONTIAC G6 HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. THE CAR HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY DRIVEN AT 75 MPH FOR AN HOUR AN AND A HALF. IT SAT FOR 5 HOURS AND THEN WHEN WE WERE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE.

NHTSA ID

11353632

Incident

Sep 6, 2020

Mileage

144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND "ERROR" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THREE DAYS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED TERRE HAUTE CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 5377 S US HWY 41, TERRE HAUTE, IN 47802, (812) 298-2730) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

NHTSA ID

11208922

Incident

May 15, 2019

Mileage

50,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL, I HAVE A 2007 PONTIAC G6 BASE MODEL. IT HAS 110,756 MILES AND IT BREAKING DOWN BADLY. THE GEAR SHIFT, TRANSMISSION AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROL ALL STARTED TO MESS UP AROUND THE SAME TIME. MY FRIENDS FATHER HAD THE SAME EXACT CAR A FEW YEARS AGO AND SAID THAT THEY HAVE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP AND/OR THE MANUFACTURER TO FIND A SOLUTION TO MY PROBLEM.

NHTSA ID

11191030

Incident

Mar 16, 2019

Mileage

110,756 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING SINCE THE FIRST OF FEBRUARY DUE TO A CONSTANT COOLANT LEAK. LEAK FIRST APPEARED AT BOTTOM CORNER PASSENGER SIDE OF RADIATOR, AND WITHIN A WEEK HAD ALSO SHOWED UP ON BOTTOM CORNER DRIVER SIDE OF RADIATOR. EVENTUALLY WOUND UP REPLACING THE OVERFLOW RESERVOIR, 3/4" HOSE TEE LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER OVERFLOW, SEVERAL CLAMPS, TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES, INSTALLED BRAND NEW RADIATOR AND OIL PRESSURE SWITCH LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE OIL FILTER. AFTER 10 DAYS WITH ABSOLUTELY NO LEAKS, THEY REAPPEARED IN EXACTLY THE SAME LOCATIONS. FINALLY TRACED LEAK ON PASSENGER SIDE TO UPPER CORNER PASSENGER SIDE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, AND THE DRIVER SIDE LEAK TRACES TO ALMOST DIRECTLY AT THE COOLANT CROSSOVER PIPE GASKET. NOW, I'M AGAIN FACING ANOTHER $200 PAYOUT TO THE PARTS STORE.! I'M GOING TO MAKE THIS REPAIR MYSELF, AS I HAVE MADE ALL REPAIRS FOR THE PREVIOUS 6 MONTHS. MY 07 G6 WAS WONDERFUL FOR THE FIRST 3 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, BUT THE LAST 3 YEARS HAVE BECOME NOTHING MORE THAN AN ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE. IF I COULD FILE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR MY EXPENSES DURING THIS TIME I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO DOUBT THAT WITH THE PRICES OF PARTS, CURRENT HOURLY RATE CHARGE SET AT $75-$100 HOUR, AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR TIME SPENT WASTING TIME GOING TO PICK UP PARTS THE TOTAL WOULD MOST LIKELY COME OUT TO $8000-$9500. I CAN'T EVEN AFFORD TO PAY FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND SADLY I ALSO CAN'T AFFORD TO CONTINUE INVESTING IN A VEHICLE THAT HAS BECOME A MECHANICAL MONSTROSITY WITH AN EXTREMELY VORACIOUS APPETITE FOR PARTS AND MONEY.

NHTSA ID

11109778

Incident

Feb 1, 2018

Mileage

229,560 mi

WATER PUMP - CONTINUOUS REPLACEMENT OF WATER PUMP ABOUT EVERY 2 TO 2-1/2 YEARS (AFTER ORIGINAL HAS QUIT WORKING) ALONG WITH THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT. THIS PROCESS IS EXTREMELY TIME CONSUMING AND ONEROUS TO COMPLETE WITHIN A TYPICAL 8 HOUR DAY, ALONG WITH A FLUID DRAIN, FLUSH AND REPLACEMENT WITH FRESH FLUID. ALSO, CONSTANT REGULAR REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT HUB ASSEMBLIES, THOUGH NOT QUITE AS TIME CONSUMING, IS STILL A BURDENSOME ISSUE. ESPECIALLY AS NEITHER THE INDIVIDUAL FRONT HUB ASSEMBLIES OR THE WATER PUMP IS INEXPENSIVE. THE 3 FRONT HUB ASSEMBLIES - 2 FOR THE FRONT LEFT SINCE APRIL OF 2016 & SOON TO BE 2 RIGHT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLIES SINCE MARCH OF 2016 (BOTH OF WHICH LOCKED UP OR "FROZE UP" THEREFORE NOT ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO TURN AT ALL. BOTH INSTANCES OF THE WATER PUMP FAILURE COULD HAVE RESULTED IN VERY SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND/OR FAILURE HAD THE PROBLEM NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED PROMPTLY. I CAN ILL AFFORD TO CONTINUE REPLACEMENT OF EITHER PART AT CURRENT PRICES EVERY COUPLE OF YEARS, NEVER MIND THE INCONVENIENCE AND LOSS OF USUALLY BOTH CLASS TIME AND AVAILABILITY FOR WORK. PROBLEMS BEGAN MARCH 21, 2013 AND CONTINUE THROUGH TODAY, AS I AM STILL ASSESSING HOW TO AFFORD A SECOND MUCH NEEDED HUB ASSEMBLY FOR THE RIGHT FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. THIS, ALONG WITH AT LEAST ANOTHER $500 (MINIMUM) FOR OTHER PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE CURRENT MECHANICAL ISSUES AND NEEDS, IS DIFFICULT TO AFFORD. ESPECIALLY WHEN ALL PARTS THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE PREVIOUS MENTIONED AMOUNT ARE MOST DEFINITELY NECESSARY TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF OCCUPANTS AND OTHERS WHO MAY BE AROUND SHOULD ONE OR MORE PARTS FAIL WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

NHTSA ID

11033320

Incident

Mar 21, 2013

Mileage

142,750 mi

2 ISSUES 1ST IS PLASTIC TIMING CHAIN GUIDE BREAKS AND CAN CAUSE EXTREME DAMAGE TO CAR FOUND PIECES IN OIL PAN AND IN TIMING 2ND ISSUE IS STEERING LOCKS UP ALL OF A SUDDEN NOW USUALLY WHEN TURNING IT FEELS LIKE ITS JERKING TO THE OTHER SIDE OR SOMETHING IT FEELS LIKE POWER STEERING IS GONE HEARD A BUNCH OF COMPLAINTS BIT NO RECALL FOR MY VIN CANT IMAGINE GM RIPPING PEOPLE OFF........

NHTSA ID

11010433

Incident

Jul 18, 2017

Mileage

124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR RESERVOIR WAS LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NEW LIQUID WAS ORANGE IN COLOR. WHEN THE FLUID LEAKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, THE LIQUID WAS STILL ORANGE. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

NHTSA ID

11000451

Incident

Jun 20, 2017

Mileage

140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,437.

NHTSA ID

10991118

Incident

May 20, 2017

Mileage

31,437 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY RIGHT LINE ALMOST AT MY EXIT . THE GPS FELL FROM THE WINDOW AND MUST OF HIT THE AREA OF THE SHIFT COLUMN IT DIDN'T COME OUT OF DRIVE THOUGH. THE CAR SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE OVER TO THE SHOULDER PUSH THE FLASHES AND EMERGENCY BREAK WHEN THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK JUST A LARGE NOSE STEERING DIDN'T WORK WELL. BRINGING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN OUT AGAIN. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING I FEEL THIS IS A PART OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL IN 2015 THAT LISTED THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR PONTIAC G6 2007 MASSACHUSETTS ROUTE 2 WEST LEOMINSTER. MA. RESTARTED THE CAR, GOT TO MY DESTINATION, AND DROVE HOME THAT NIGHT LOWER SPEEDS.

NHTSA ID

10903654

Incident

Sep 4, 2016

Mileage

48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL, ANTIFREEZE, AND WATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CROSS OVER PIPE AND ACCESSORY DRIVE-IN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

NHTSA ID

10891713

Incident

Jun 14, 2016

Mileage

160,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL & INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWS TROUBLE. AUTO HEADLIGHTS DON'T GO ON/OFF WHEN TAKE FOOT OF BRAKE TO PUT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE OR NEUTRAL CAR JERKS BADLY & ACCELERATION OCCURS EVEN IF I DON'T PUSH FOOT PEDAL. HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS STOPPED WITH FOOT ON BRAKE & WHEN TRYING TO PARK, WHEN AT RED LIGHT STOPPED W FOOT ON BRAKE & TRY TO PUT IN NEUTRAL. FOOT ON BRAKE THEN WHEN ENGAGE ANY GEAR CAR LUNGES JERKS & ACCELERATES SEVERELY FORWARD.

NHTSA ID

10885349

Incident

Jul 16, 2016

Mileage

81,000 mi

I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO SPEAK TO THE DEALER I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. I HAVE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, GAS LEAK, AND I AM NOT ABLE TO TURN MY WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT AS SOMETHING IS AND HAS BEEN GOING ON WITH MY POWERSTEERING. I HAVE PAID FOR REPAIRS BUT HAVE BEEN PUSHED OFF AND GIVEN THE RUN AROUND ABOUT ALL THAT I HAVE SAID. MY CAR IS AND HAS BEEN UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND NOW I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO AS IT HAS GOTTEN TERRIBLY WORSE. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT ALL RECALLS WERE DONE (BY THE DEALER), AND OTHER SOURCES HAVE ADVISED ME THEY COULD NOT HAVE BEEN DONE WITH THE PROBLEMS THAT I AM BEEN HAVING AND THAT I AM CURRENTLY HAVING.

NHTSA ID

10875089

Incident

Dec 21, 2012

GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN 2004-2012 MALIBU, 2004-2007 MALIBU MAXX, 2005-2010 PONTIAC G6, 2007-2010 SATURN AURA VEHICLES. ON THESE VEHICLES, OVER TIME AN INCREASED RESISTANCE CAN DEVELOP IN THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) CONNECTION SYSTEM AND RESULT IN VOLTAGE FLUCTUATIONS OR INTERMITTENCY IN THE BRAKE APPLY SENSOR (BAS) CIRCUIT THAT CAN CAUSE SERVICE BRAKE LAMP MALFUNCTION. AS A RESULT, THE SERVICE BRAKE LAMPS MAY ILLUMINATE WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE NOT BEING APPLIED, OR MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED. ADDITIONALLY, CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT ENGAGE. IF CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED, ADDITIONAL SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL MAY BE REQUIRED TO DISENGAGE IT. SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION MAY NOT BE REQUIRED TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER OUT OF PARK, OR ADDITIONAL SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL MAY BE REQUIRED TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER OUT OF PARK. TRACTION CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AND PANIC BRAKING ASSIST FEATURES, IF EQUIPPED, MAY BE DISABLED. SERVICE ESC AND/OR TRACTION CONTROL TELL-TALES MAY ILLUMINATE WITH THIS CONDITION. GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN 2004-2008 MY CHEVROLET MALIBU (GMX380) AND 2005-2008 MY PONTIAC G6 WITH 4-SPEED TRANSMISSIONS (MN5); EXCEPT FOR VEHICLES ALREADY REPAIRED UNDER SAFETY RECALL 12106 12V-460 WITH LABOR CODE V2671 OR V2672 AND 2007 AND SOME 2008 MY SATURN AURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (ME7/MN5). THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE MAY FRACTURE AT ANY TIME.

NHTSA ID

10862084

Incident

Apr 14, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE WHEN PARKED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

NHTSA ID

10819719

Incident

Jul 8, 2015

Mileage

90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND ATTEMPTING TO DIM THE HEADLIGHTS, THE HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED AND TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON ONCE THE HIGH BEAMS WERE ACTIVATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE OIL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 174,000.

NHTSA ID

10818661

Incident

Dec 24, 2015

Mileage

174,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REMAINED IN REVERSE EVEN AND FAILED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,809.

NHTSA ID

10809769

Incident

Dec 11, 2015

Mileage

131,809 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.

NHTSA ID

10765007

Incident

Sep 17, 2015

Mileage

92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A RECURRING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000.

NHTSA ID

10745385

Incident

Jul 1, 2015

Mileage

158,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESS WAY, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER / SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL ALERT COMES ON..I HAVE AN 07 PONTIC G6 THAT KEEPS GIVING ME A "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MESSAGE, THEN CUTS YOUR POWER AND YOU CAN'T DRIVE MORE THAN ABOUT 30 MPH. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS TO HAVE THE POWER GO FROM 70 MPH TO 30, IT KEEPS DOING THAT. I HAVE REPLACED THE GAS PEDDLE ($180) AND IT STILL DOES THAT, SO I AM HAVE THE THRODDLE BODY REPLACED, GOD KNOWS WHAT THAT IS GOING TO COST ME. IS THERE ANY RECALLS ON THIS HAPPENING TO OTHERS? LIKE I SAID, IT IS VERY DANGEROUR WHEN YOUR PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF CARS AND IT DOES THIS.

NHTSA ID

10732932

Incident

Jun 1, 2015

Mileage

60,000 mi

MAY 2013 ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHEN MANUALLY DOWNSHIFTING. RESTARTS SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. APRIL 2014 ENGINE SHUTS OFF AFTER DECELERATING TO DRIVE OVER A SPEED HUMP. WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY RESTART AND MUST BE TOWED. TOW TRUCK DRIVER IS ABLE TO GET CAR STARTED BY JIGGLING THE KEY. APRIL 28, 2015 ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE WAITING AT STOPLIGHT. WILL NOT RESTART AND MUST BE TOWED. AGAIN, TOW TRUCK DRIVER JIGGLES THE KEY TO START THE ENGINE. APRIL 30, 2015 FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE AND ADJUST LOOSE TRANSMISSION CABLE - $203.25 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON THE NEXT DAY. MAY 8, 2015 ENGINE SHUTS OFF AFTER DECELERATING TO DRIVE OVER A SPEED HUMP. RESTARTS SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. MAY 15, 2015 ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE COMING TO A STOP TO LET A CAR IN FRONT TURN LEFT. CAR RESTARTS AFTER A FEW MINUTES. EVERY TIME THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BREAKS FAIL AS WELL. FORTUNATELY, EVERY ONE OF THE NEARLY HALF-DOZEN TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED, IT HAS OCCURRED AT LOW SPEED OR WHILE STOPPED. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF THIS OCCURRED AT 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. ALTHOUGH THE G6 IS NOT INCLUDED AS ONE OF THE 20 MODELS AND 2.6 MILLION CARS RECALLED FOR A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH, THE LIKENESSES BETWEEN MY ISSUES AND THESE OTHER CARS ARE STRIKINGLY SIMILAR.

NHTSA ID

10716993

Incident

May 18, 2013

Mileage

50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

10703301

Incident

Mar 18, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

10689916

Incident

Feb 16, 2015

Mileage

110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.

NHTSA ID

10684291

Incident

Feb 12, 2015

Mileage

33,000 mi