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2006 Pontiac G6 repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (31%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 160 repairs.
2006 Pontiac G6 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 123 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Pontiac G6
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| Pontiac G6 in Quebec, Canada Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200712400 mi | clunk noise in front of vehicle | ||
2006 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.9L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac G6 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200928520 mi | Key sticks in the ignition and won't come out. Manuel shifter will not go into reverse. They replaced the shifter and gave me the car back after 10 days, and then it was difficult to put into first gear. Gave it back for two additional days to repair. Completed shifter repair. | ||
2006 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac G6 in Maryland, United States Apr 2009 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Sep 201070000 miUS $150 | Transmission cooler lines at the transmission were leaking. Replaced the fittings. | ||
| Feb 201173700 miUS $330 | Wiring harness for the low beam had melted requiring an entirely new headlamp assembly, according to the dealer. | ||
| Jun 2013103000 mi | Leaky valve with the A/C system, valve replaced, A/C recharged. Mechanic noticed driver side front tie rod needed replacing while in the shop for A/C repair. | ||
| Mar 2014107000 miUS $900 | Leaking valve covers needed replacement. | ||
| Dec 2015126000 miUS $315 | Oil leaking from oil filter housing. Replaced seal on oil filter housing | ||
| Jul 2016131700 miUS $963 | Replaced broken front sway bars. Replaced rear brake calipers because one was leaking fluid. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Illinois, United States Apr 2009 - May 2012 | |||
| Dec 2009106000 miUS $400 | leak on small part(not sure name) on top of engine that has metal tubing. leaking antifreeze. | ||
| Jan 2010107000 miUS $450 | radiator leak both outer tie rods, sway bar links, rt lwr control arm assembly | ||
| Feb 2010108000 miUS $2300 | Second time for trans. First time at 52000, second at 56000 dealer fixed for 400 deduct same problem, almost same miles - wouldn't help. Independent trans shop said that's been a problem with that trans also radiator leaking again | ||
| May 2010113700 mi | radiator replaced months back. started leaking again. replaced by shop a no cost under radiator manufacturer warranty | ||
| Oct 2010125000 miUS $700 | had to replace both front wheel bearings | ||
| Mar 2011133000 mi | car would shake between 10 and 15 mph internal problem with trans. parts replaced covered under previous repairs | ||
| May 201113900 miUS $800 | radiator replaced again. could not get it back to the other shop that fixed it before. also replaced serp belt. radiator replaced again could not get it back to he other shop that fixed it before and also replaced serp belt | ||
| Aug 2011145000 miUS $600 | left and right ball joints left and right ball joints | ||
| Mar 2012159000 miUS $1800 | fourth time on trans repair (once under warranty from shop not g.m.) | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200937000 mi | Minor radiator leak. Steering column shaft worn and 'popping' on turns. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Louisiana, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Nov 2013293600 miUS $1600 | transmission went out; car has high mileage, so it was time to replace the transmission | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Kansas, United States May 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200821000 mi | A "thug" noise was noticed on the front end. The links on the front stabilizer bar needed replaced. | ||
| Jul 200823000 mi | The keyless entry remote needed replaced as the battery holder broke. They covered it under warranty. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in New Jersey, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200742865 miUS $94 | Replaced tie rod ends and power steering pump. Covered By extended warranty | ||
| Aug 200746004 miUS $685 | reprogrammed frozen ECU, replaced brake pads and front rotors. | ||
| Jan 200854509 miUS $206 | Replaced Electronic throttle body, Covered by extended warranty, replace Transmission fluid | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Arizona, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 200852000 miUS $24 | Dome lamp replacement | ||
| Nov 200973000 mi | New water pump under warranty | ||
| Pontiac G6 in California, United States May 2006 - Jan 2008 | |||
| Jun 20066000 mi | Fix broken panoramic roof. Popped off track. | ||
| Sep 200614600 mi | Assess rattling panoramic roof. Told that it was not servicable and that I should 'live with it.' Returned to dealer to have rear rotors turned for the second time due to squealing. | ||
| Dec 200735400 mi | Replace front windshield gasket seal. Fix passenger seat pressure sensor. Replace both interior visors - broken. Assess knock in engine. Replace front windshield gasket seal. Fix passenger seat pressure sensor. Replace both interior visors - broken. Alignment. New brakes. Assess knock in engine. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in California, United States - Jan 2009 | |||
| Aug 200830612 mi | replaced 4th clutch piston, seals friction plate battery(bad cells) oil changrd cleaned evaporator and blower motor | ||
| Sep 200832326 mi | front transmission mount and rear installed EED module kit for rotten egg smell | ||
| Jan 200936000 mi | Oil change turned into a oil pan gasket repair, taking in on tuesday for test drive due to the shocks, sounds like power steering but they checked it? so we will see. Jon seems to be an honest guy so lets hope. Last place I took it was horrible. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in New York, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Nov 201280000 miUS $1200 | Passenger side control arm assembly and wheel bearing. | ||
| Feb 201390000 miUS $275 | Replaced thermostat. | ||
| Feb 2014100000 miUS $800 | Control arm replaced with assembly drivers side and tire replacement due to uneven wear. | ||
| Apr 2014101000 mi | intermediate clutch assy. | ||
2006 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac G6 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Nov 201037000 miUS $20 | Car would not start Thurs nite. attempted jump, failed. AAA attempted start 6x, even banging on starter failed. btty had charge. towed to mechanic, kept over wknd, he sd started 30x on wknd, no problems. possibly starter faulty, bt unsure. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Georgia, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200729000 mi | Under warranty. New rack and pinion. Dealership informed us this was the cars second rack replacement. We bought the car used with 21,00 miles. | ||
| Dec 200839000 miUS $215 | Replaced intermediary steering shaft. Was told this is common for this type of car. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 20074340 mi | I bought this car for my dad as a daily driver and he noticed after 8 months of driving it that the right front speaker was very tinny sounding, as if it had blown. As the car has such low mileage it is covered under warranty of course and the GM service | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Ontario, Canada - Sep 2006 | |||
| Aug 200649600 miC $1000 | Front right strut replaced. | ||
| Sep 200655800 miC $1000 | Both front bearings replaced. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Illinois, United States - Dec 2007 | |||
| Dec 200733250 mi | Blower motor making a clicking noise in the fan. It was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Nebraska, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 2017115000 mi | Rolled car, total loss. No injuries. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Michigan, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Feb 201154000 miUS $300 | I took my car in for an alignment, because the pull was getting worse. The shop informed me that they had trouble aligning my car, because something was going on with the computerize power steering. However, they did the best they could. When I took the vehicle for alignment,I replaced the ball joint & arm on driver side($300 total). I was informed that I need struts(haven't replaced, and that I will continue to have suspension problems due to power steering issues. | ||
| Apr 201155500 miUS $420 | The vehicle felt like it wanted to turn over when making turns. The front struts were leaking, therefore I had them replaced. The rear struts need replacing will do at a later date due to cost ($420). | ||
| May 201157000 miUS $353 | The computerized power steering motor was replace under warranty per GM (repair notice). However,I had to pay for the loose steering i-shaft, that was caused from the original defective part. No realignment done-have to pay for it again. | ||
| Aug 201163000 miUS $80 | It was time to replace the brake pads. My pc valve needs to be replaced. I had it replaced a few weeks after I purchased the vehicle in June 2009, after my engine light came on. I can't afford to replace it at this time. | ||
| Jan 201269000 miUS $98 | Oil change and the fuel injector needed cleaning. It had gas mixed in it. | ||
| Sep 201274000 miUS $666 | A strong pull with wobbling tire. (replaced) Sway bar link kit, AW Chassis, Sensa-Trac Pass Shock, which caused wear to tires. Had to replace to front tires. | ||
| Jan 2013US $405 | My engine light stays on and idle high (3rd time since 06/2009)! This time they believe my vacuum hose was lose, and made adjustments(light is off & idle low). The code 0442 shows each time-pc valve replaced, gas cap 3x! | ||
| Apr 201376000 miUS $71 | Replaced trans pan gasket(leaking), filter,fluid,& flush for the second time in 6mos. Also replaced evap purge solenoid. Fuel induction system cleaned for the second time in 6mos. Manufactured panoramic sunroof will not open. I was told the motor is good, however the timing was off. This is a $1800.00 repair, therefore it wasn't fixed. | ||
| Sep 201381000 miUS $326 | The starter went out, with no warning. | ||
| Jan 2015102000 mi | Recall for Electrical power steering. The steering was failing for the second time. The Transmission shift cable had to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 2015103300 miUS $237 | Exhaust Flex Pipes replaced | ||
| Mar 2016115000 miUS $2361 | Both Head gaskets leak oil, Oil pan leak oil, Front crankshaft seal leak oil, & filled and purged cooling system. | ||
| May 2016116000 miUS $282 | Vehicle was pulling to the right when braking, with some vibration. Replaced both lower control arms. Loud exhaust with leak. Rear Flex pipe and Resonator was replaced. | ||
| Jun 2016121000 miUS $324 | The car wouldn't start. The starter went out. | ||
| Jul 2017183000 mi | Engine is blown in the car! The car is taken care of well. Oil changes are done during scheduled times. It has no leaks and there was no warnings that oil had burned out. Oil is checked often in between changes. The repair has not been done. Can't afford at this time. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Wisconsin, United States May 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201382000 miUS $500 | Worn out tie-rod end on passenger side. Replaced struts. Both front struts were blown. | ||
| Apr 201486000 miUS $60 | Bad corrosion on rims making the tires deflate every 4-7 days. Common problem on 2006 G6 GT and other GM vehicles with chrome wheels. Finally got tired of filing tires. Had shop reseal all tires. Not permanent fix, just band-aid. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 2015US $5 | Water leaking onto rear passenger floor. Took down headliner to find sunroof drainage mile disconnected. Purchased new tubing and re-routed drainage | ||
| Apr 2015105000 miUS $30 | Check Engine Light. Replaced bank 2 downstream oxygen sensor | ||
| Jul 2015105200 miUS $550 | Exhaust leak. New flex pipes and exhaust pipe welded in | ||
| May 2016114000 miUS $160 | Huge dead spot in steering. Replaced steering rack and tie rod ends | ||
2006 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac G6 in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jun 2011100000 miUS $130 | Wipers stopped working during rain storm. Car towed home and taken to repair shop next day and wiper motor replaced. | ||
| Jul 2012118800 mi | Power steering light came on and car was hard to steer.received a letter to take car to dealer. | ||
| Aug 2012120300 miUS $85 | The part was replaced. Car was pulling to the right. | ||
| Dec 2012126000 miUS $60 | Thermostat replaced | ||
| Apr 2013129500 miUS $460 | i needed a transmission mount. tie-rod end replaced | ||
| Nov 2013136100 miUS $480 | both tie rod ends, struts on both sides,and front end brakes. | ||
| Apr 2014139500 miUS $350 | Struts were replaced on drivers side. It was so bad that the repair shop was so surprised that it hadn't caused an accident. Front end alignment | ||
| Mar 2015148000 mi | Starter went out and parts bought and son in law repaired | ||
| Mar 2016163000 miUS $554 | Had tie rod end and ball joint replaced on drivers front side. Starter went out in car | ||
| Jul 2016164500 miUS $135 | Middle exhaust pipe needed replaced. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in California, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201477000 miUS $350 | Boot leaking transmission fluid. Part replaced. | ||
| Jun 201581000 miUS $436 | Replace intermediate shaft. | ||
| Aug 201689600 miUS $90 | Check engine light due to emissions problem - turned out the gas cap was not sealing and was replaced. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Georgia, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013136000 miUS $2500 | Tie Rods worn, need replacing (declined). Squirrel chewed through fuel hose (not repaired) | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 2011117800 miC $100 | Drivers Side Door Lock failed electrically, replaced with used unit. | ||
| May 2012136400 miC $900 | Strut and Control Arm (bushing) replacement | ||
| Jun 2012137640 miC $600 | Replaced Axel due to damages from previous repairs (aging possibly) and Tie Rods | ||
| Mar 2013165540 miC $280 | Wiper Transmission broke, preventing wipers from functioning during a snow storm, stranded vehicle. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Sep 201131000 miUS $250 | Tie rod ends outer | ||
| Pontiac G6 in New York, United States Nov 2006 - May 2008 | |||
| Dec 200714000 mi | fog lamp switch burned out. Could not tell if fog lights were on. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Montana, United States Oct 2007 - May 2010 | |||
| Jan 200923000 mi | Steering clunk, needed lubricating | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Missouri, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201096000 miUS $1000 | A/C Compressor seized, 700.00 compressor, plus ac vac and charge. New belt installed. | ||
| Dec 2010125000 miUS $600 | Bad drivers side wheel bearing. | ||
2006 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
167-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac G6 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2008 | |||
| Dec 200738000 mi | Catalytic converter needed replacing. Was completely clogged. | ||
| Jan 200840000 miUS $130 | Car was still running rough after catalytic converter replacement. This time a fuel injector was clogged and had to have it flushed out. | ||
| Feb 200843000 mi | Check engine light on again and still sucky gas mileage. Fuel injector needed to be replaced. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Arizona, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200733000 mi | Door handle pull bezel broke loose, was repaired under factory warranty. | ||
| Oct 200844000 miUS $70 | Remote entry went bad-bought fob from Ebay, programmed locally. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Florida, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200833000 mi | Blown head gaskets. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Minnesota, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 200754000 miUS $50 | Clunk in when steering at slow speeds. Intermediate drive shaft was replaced. Total bill was $228. Extended warranty covered everything but the $50 deductible. - Thanks Michael. Feel free to email me if you need any additional details - Chris (cm5025 | ||
| Nov 200757000 miUS $68 | Bad thermostat | ||
| Dec 200882000 miUS $80 | Check engine light tripped/upstream O2 sensor replaced. Did work myself. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in West Virginia, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Dec 2011110000 miUS $359 | Replaced starter. | ||
2006 Pontiac G6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Pontiac G6 in New York, United States Oct 2007 - Aug 2008 | |||
| Nov 200724000 mi | Replaced steering joint? and also bad tie rod on front drivers side. | ||
| Jun 200829000 mi | Steering gear replaced AGAIN | ||
| Aug 2008 | Steering gear replaced a third time, but problem remained. Traded vehicle. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Missouri, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200728000 mi | Rear passenger window would go down but not back up. Windshield wiper one swipe function worked infrequently. Now works consistantly. Inside trunk release button only worked 10 percent of the time since purchase. Told that there was no problem found but it has worked 100 percent of the time since getting it back from the shop. | ||
2006 Pontiac G6 2dr Hardtop conv.
227-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac G6 in Missouri, United States Apr 2006 - May 2010 | |||
| Jun 20077000 mi | Rattle in doors. Dealer tried expandable foam, but did not resolve. Said they need to wait for a service bulletin from GM to repair | ||
| Mar 200810000 mi | Check engine light. Eventually went off (3 days). Was told it was probably just high humidity/rain. | ||
| Aug 200812000 mi | Air intake manifold switch stuck in perfomance position. New intake valve switch ordered. | ||
2006 Pontiac G6 2dr Coupe
240-horsepower 3.9L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac G6 in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jul 201062000 miUS $509 | Ignition check and intake system flush | ||
| Aug 201062000 miUS $450 | RF hub made irregular noise during right turns and at speed > 40 mph. Tire tread or wheel well not cause of noise. | ||
| Apr 201170300 miUS $795 | LF strut needed replacement, but I opted to replace both driver and passenger side. During brake pad replacement, master cylinder seal ruptured. Mechanic needed to order part which was not available for 3 days. Car remains in the shop but I was given a rental for duration at no charge. | ||
| Sep 201387000 miUS $379 | Gasket replacement | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Alberta, Canada Sep 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200726040 mi | Power steering pump Power steering pump | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Ohio, United States May 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 201040000 miUS $230 | Had to replace the wheel hub assembly. Probably happened after hitting a pothole or speed bump too fast. | ||
| Mar 201155000 miUS $150 | speakers from factory radio blew out and i had to replace them with aftermarket ones. the repair took a lot longer than expected because the entire back deck of the car and the back seats need to come out. | ||
2006 Pontiac G6 2dr Coupe
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Pontiac G6 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2007 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jan 200845880 miC $575 | Looseness in front end while driving. Replaced right outer tie rod and reset toe. $98.75 (+tax), but no charge under warranty. | ||
| Mar 200848360 mi | Clunk in front end when slowing down on turns or on acceleration - bulletin #06-02-32-007d. Solved by lube and reposition of inter shaft. Loose weather stripping on bottom of drivers door. Repaired. $21 to repair. | ||
| Aug 200855180 mi | Correct clunk in steering (again). New RO's: 89953, 86904. We'll see if it comes back again. | ||
| Dec 201199200 miC $627 | Fuel pump failed. New part from GM or Napa was about $1300 plus installation. Auto wrecker part was $300, but no warrantee. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Maryland, United States Nov 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011105000 miUS $200 | Frozen calipers on rear replaced Sunroof leak due to drain hose detaching. Self repair by taking out roof liner and reattaching. Rear speakers partially blown. | ||
| Pontiac G6 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Oct 201351000 miUS $1500 | 4 new tires, new shocks, struts, rotors, transmission fuel lines, coolant lines, brake pads, calibers | ||
| May 201578300 miUS $290 | Serpentine belt wore out, needed replaced | ||
| Pontiac G6 in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Feb 2013102000 miUS $875 | Fuel pump leaking, bad fuel sensor | ||
| Sep 2014123000 miUS $3000 | Oil leaks and emmison sensors | ||
| Dec 2014125000 miUS $3700 | Transmission started making a loud whining noise when shifting. Took to dealer they recommended a new transmission as something was broken inside. | ||
| Jun 2015132000 mi | Beginning to leak oil, traded it. | ||
2006 Pontiac G6 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Pontiac G6 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200718000 mi | screwy accelerator pedal sensor defective XM tuner Replaced accelerator pedal sensor (email 020607) Replaced XM tuner (email 020607) | ||
| Apr 200722000 mi | brakes were creating a "growling" noise. dealer refinished rotors (front and rear), ordered new bearing/hub assembly for left rear brake front air deflector was partially hanging off. dealer resecured deflector and replaced missing retainer clips height adjustment switch for driver's seat was sticking. switch assembly came loose from trim panel, dealer resecured switch and reinforced existing mounts to prevent switch from loosening again. one of the trunk cargo net plastic anchors would not secure on the stud. kept popping off. dealer replaced broken anchor. dealer replaced rear left wheel hub/bearing assembly | ||
| Sep 200730000 mi | with cruise control on, car would accel even if not on a hill, but while tach shot up, car itself did not move any faster. trans appeared to "slip." later, trans was stuck in first and second, but after shutting engine off and restarting, problem only app dealer replaced valve and channel plate for previous transmission problem, new valve was defective. had to be replaced a second time. | ||
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