Leaking Sunroof

2006 Pontiac G6

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Pontiac dealer.

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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 Pontiac G6 has major problems with two areas fairly critical to the act of driving... steering & safety.

The 2006 G6 has a major defect trend with electronic power-assisted steering failure. The power steering cuts out while driving, making it extremely difficult to steer. G6 owners typically report spending $600 - $1,200+ to fix the problem, replacing either the entire steering column or the power assist motor.

In March 2010, GM recalled 1.3 million vehicles for this exact problem "...after receiving 1,100 complaints of power steering failures." However the 2006 G6 wasn't included in that recall.

In July 2010, GM issued a "Special Coverage Adjustment" — TSB #10183 — covering "certain" (not all) 2005, 2006 & 2008 Pontiac G6's for this power steering issue, up to 10 years/100k miles. However a large number of 2006 G6 owners have reported they were not covered by this campaign, based on VIN#.

As of late 2013 the NHTSA had well over 700 steering complaints on file for the 2006 G6, with 21 crashes & 12 injuries. The NHTSA closed their initial investigation in 2007, having determined that losing your power steering going over 15-20 mph isn't a big deal & that most crashes occurred at slow speeds, so not a safety risk. Ridiculous? Yep, we think so too.

The 2006 G6 also has an expensive problem with "popping" or "clunking" noises when turning, & that issue extends to newer model years as well.

Factor in the 2006 Pontiac G6's poor side impact protection & you end up with a vehicle you should steer clear of.

7.5

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$350
Average Mileage:
41,400 miles
Total Complaints:
8 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
  2. replace drain tubes in sunroof seal (2 reports)
  3. drain tubes not connected or sealed inside body chanels (1 reports)
  4. replace sunroof (1 reports)
2006 Pontiac G6 windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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2006 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments

problem #8

Apr 212012

G6 GT 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,595 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Such a beautiful vehicle yet it continues to throw up new problems at least once a month. Back in April I noticed that the rear floor was getting soaked behind the drivers seat as well as behind the passengers side seating area. The first hint was of a nice layer of condensation inside of the car but I passed that off originally. I drove the vehicle to the dealer and they “fixed” the problem only to have it come back three months later… DO NOT BUY THE COUPE! You will regret that decision forever. GM knows of the water leaks already but potential buyers do not know of the impending pain and frustration that awaits them.

- James Y., Dunn, NC, US

problem #7

Jan 032012

G6 GTP 3.9L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles

I can feel extreme cold air coming through the sunroof, I have taking it to the dealership several times and still not fix right!

- mrcowboys40, Piqua, OH, US

problem #6

Aug 092011

G6 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,000 miles

As I said in my other complaint I sent you, I got the car on 08/05/2011and the sunroof broke on 08/09/2011. I returned it to the dealership I got it from so they could repair the problem for free.

- Brett S., Spring City, PA, US

problem #5

Sep 112008

G6 GTP 3.9L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

purchased the vehicle late in 2006. noticed the seat belts smelled like mold after a rain. I started to pull the belts out and clip them when it rained to keep theim dry so they would not smell. Finally got tired of this so I pulled ot the back seat and found 1/2 inch o f water under the back seat. I took the car into a Chevy dealer and they pulled the head lliner down and found that Pontiac had shortened the drain tubes on the back of the sun roof which made the drains come disconnected. Therefore draining into the back seat. GM has made extensions for the tubes at a cost to the owner.,This problem has been present in the G6 since they started making them but Pontiac knows they have a problem but wont admit it. 250 dollars later I hope the problem is fixed. No wonder people are driving foreign cars.

- Doug W., Federal Way, WA, US

problem #4

Jun 052009

G6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,000 miles

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leaking sunroof

When I first purchased my brand new G6, I was excited. The car was fast and sexy..everything I wanted. After 3 years of happiness and a then, expired extended warranty, everything went wrong...my passenger side seatbelt was soaked every time it rained and the carpet in the backseat on the passenger side was wet. It began to smell...I was embarrassed to let people ride in my car. I remembered that there was a recall for the sunroof a year before so I decided to take my car into the dealership for service. The night before I took it in, I took the picture attached. So sad...

Sitting at the service department, the mechanic quoted me $450..WHAT? $450.00 to fix the problem..something about re-routing the tube in the sunroof..I mentioned the recall...Oh, that was for another problem. Wow? The mechanic ended up taking about my car :( and I was out $450.

Don't get me wrong..I love this car but, there has been so many problems once the warranty expired.

- chani, Woodbridge, VA, US

problem #3

Mar 122008

G6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles

Whenever it rains, my driver's side seat belt gets wet. I took it to the dealership once to have fixed, which they did, something about a hose. Very annoying, and smelly to boot. I have to "fix" the inconvenient part (the wet, the smell), by pulling the seatbelt all the way out and wrapping it around the seat, using the center console lid to help keep it in place. That way it dries, and if there is rain coming, to keep it from getting wet.

- smg81, Biloxi, MS, US

problem #2

Dec 032008

G6 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles

3 year old car and the very cool but faulty sunroof is falling apart - literally. The rivets are falling out of the device that attaches the window panels to the mechanical device that opens and closes it. There are pieces of the mechanism falling on to my head while I drive, and the dealership (Star Pontiac) picked out loose pieces of the mechanism and then dropped them back into the mechanism (never to be recovered - sure to cause more problems). It opens and closes, but that won't matter much when all of the window panels are scattered about Route 78, will it? I have to pay for repairs for this stinkin' problem!!!??? The dealership, the warranty company, or GM should step up to the plate and accept some responsibility for the poorly manufactured product.

- Stephanie G., Bangor, PA, US

problem #1

Jan 012008

G6 GTP 3.9L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 300 miles

Car manufactured without drain tube connections sealed and/or tightly attached. Leaks run into seat belt shoulder pully, on to the rear passenger windows and down into rear carpet and seats. Wet seatbelts, seats and carpets resulted every time there was any rain at all. It leaked driving it home from the delivery on Day 1. Four return trips needed to fix both sides. final solution was to outsource repair to auto glass company for sealing and connecting tubes and body channels. Car was gone for three days for the last fix. Out of service a total of 10 days for water leak repair.

- Cecil A., Evansville, IN, US

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