Pontiac
G6
Pontiac G6: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2005–2010
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Pontiac G62004–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2004–2010 |
| Model years | 2005–2010 |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible 2-door coupe 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM Epsilon platform/GMX381 |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.4 L LE5 I4 3.5 L LX9 V6 3.5 L LZ4 V6 3.6 L LY7 V6 3.9 L LZ9 V6 Gasoline/E85 2.4 L LE9 I4 3.5 L LZE V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T45 automatic 6-speed 6T40 automatic 6-speed 6T70 automatic 6-speed F40 manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm |
| Length | Sedan: 4,801 mm Coupe/Convertible: 4,803 mm |
| Width | Sedan/Convertible: 1,793 mm Coupe: 1,788 mm |
| Height | Sedan: 1,450 mm Coupe: 1,433 mm Convertible: 1,440 mm |
| Kerb weight | Sedan: 1,499 kg Coupe: 1,554 kg Convertible: 1,749 kg |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Assembly | United States: Lake Orion, Michigan (Orion Assembly) |
| Designer | Jelani Aliyu |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2009–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2005–2010 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2010 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2010 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2007–2010 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2009 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2007 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2009–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| 2005–2010 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 11.8–13.8 L/100 km | 8.1–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2007–2010 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2006–2009 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2006–2007 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2005–2010 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement | 2.4–3.9 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| Configurations listed | 35 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 368–396 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,520–2,718 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2005–2010 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3109 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Electrical system | 992 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Lights | 964 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Brakes | 730 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Airbags | 409 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 378 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 356 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Speed control and cruise | 276 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Engine and cooling | 257 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Stability and traction control | 208 | 2006, 2008, 2010 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2005–2010: 5886 complaints, 243 with a crash and 79 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.