NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

2007 Pontiac G6 (Page 10 of 10)

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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
101,879 miles

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2007 Pontiac G6 electrical problems

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2007 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 10 of 10)

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problem #10

May 022010

G6

  • 36,300 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact was driving at approximately 35 mph at night when the radio system volume failed to function with the headlights or parking lights engaged. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and inspected. The contact was able to detect an electrical problem with the headlights. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and repair. The radio system was replaced. However, after the service repair the rear passenger brake light and rear right turn signal failed to operate. The authorized dealer had been notified of the malfunctions. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 36,300.

- Hamlin, NY, USA

problem #9

Nov 182009

G6

  • miles
The brake lamps may not operate properly because of corrosion in a wiring connector. Corrosion in the connector could cause the brake lamps to illuminate when the brake pedal has not been depressed, or the lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park. Brake lamps that are not operating properly may not warn a driver in a following vehicle of the braking status and could lead to a crash without prior warning.

- Kernersville, NC, USA

problem #8

Oct 182009

G6 4-cyl

  • 51,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving, the brake lights does not come on when she engage the brake pedal; however, it does when steps on the accelerator pedal. The contact was advised of this failure by a vehicle following her. The dealer stated that the BCM sensor could have a shortage and could cost $50 to $200 to be replaced. There is no warranty or related recall. The failure mileage was 51,000. Updated 12/11/09 the consumer stated another motorist informed her that when she applied the brakes the brake lights did not illuminate and when she acclerated the brake lights illuminated. The problem was discovered to the body control module and had to be replaced. Updated 12/11/09 updated 01/19/10 updated 01/20/10.

- Bayshore, NY, USA

problem #7

Nov 152006

G6

  • miles

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

I purchased a 2007 ponatic G6 brand new in Nov 2006 and have been having these problems from day one. General Motors and the dealership are not trying to help me and the car is a big safety hazard. Throttle body went out which makes the car shut off while U are driving(2X), steering wheel column keeps making a noise when I turn back up or pull forward(all the time), windshield wipers completely stopped working(1X), remote start and keyless entry doesn't work(has been replaced over two times and still doesn't work) display screen says my air bags are deployed and no im scared to drive my car.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #6

May 282009

G6

  • 42,428 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving at approximately 75 mph on normal road conditions. The cruise control was activated unexpectedly. The brake lights operated without pressure applied to the brake pedal. Which caused the cruise control to disengage. The brake lights remained engaged until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician was unable to duplicate the failures. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic for the identical failures which there was no resolution. The vehicle has not been repaired for the failure. The failure mileage was 42,428. The current mileage was 48,503.

- Lennox, SD, USA

problem #5

Aug 102007

G6 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving less than 70 mph, the contact noticed that the transmission slipped when switching lanes. The vehicle would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The dealer made the necessary repairs. On a separate occasion, the steering wheel made a loud clunking noise when it was turned. The dealer repaired the steering column. While traveling less than 70 mph on another occasion, the engine made extremely loud noises, especially while idling. The failure mileage was unknown and current mileage is less than 10,000. Updated 03-06-09 the consumer also when the headlights were on, the turn signals would activate and the headlights would go off. Updated 03/12/09.

- Gaylord, MI, USA

problem #4

Aug 202008

G6

  • 11,500 miles

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

Electrical fire in engine compartment once. Repair but car still is not running right has been worked on twice. Does not idle correctly. They can not find the problem. Also when turning right there is a knock in the steering wheel.

- Nornal, IL, USA

problem #3

Mar 022008

G6

  • 23,559 miles
March 2008 my car started not responding properly with my throttle pedal position. I took it to 2 car dealers under warranty to have it repaired. While in stop and go traffic the car will accelerate on it's own. It has traveled in excess of 35 mph on it's own - I usually shift the car to nuetral to get it to stop. As of July 1 / 2008 the dealer has all but given up repairing this problem. I now have parked the car because it is unsafe to drive and hired a attorny to fight GM to repair or refund my money for this car.

- Rockford, MI, USA

problem #2

May 092008

G6 4-cyl

  • 38,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard a loud clicking noise and the exterior lights flashed. Several minutes later, she saw severe smoke. The fire department was called and they concluded that electrical failure was the cause. An investigator from the manufacturer stated that they would not provide her with any assistance because she did not witness any flames coming from the vehicle. The dealer could not identify the cause of the failure. A fire report was filed. The contact has possession of the failed components, including the starter and battery. The failure and current mileages were 38,000. Updated 06/30/08 the starter shorted out which caused the smoke. Updated

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

problem #1

Sep 142007

G6 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact's vehicle had been turned off for thirty minutes when she was alerted that it was engulfed in flames. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that it was an engine compartment (electrical) fire. She notified General Motors and filed a complaint. The fire department chief and the General Motors inspector informed her that it was an engine compartment electrical fire. General Motors closed the case and stated that they did not find a defect. They stated that the vehicle was not running hot at the time and could not suddenly catch fire. General Motors advised her to go to her insurance company. The current and failure mileages were 9,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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