2006 Pontiac G6 GT from North America - Comments

I have owned a 2006 G6 for 19 months now. I don't drive a lot. There are only 11,400 miles on it so far.

I purchased the panoramic sunroof... DON'T DO IT!!! It seemed fine for the first few months, but now all it does it rattle. It does this when it is closed, and the shade is opened. I have had it in 3 times. GM has a service bulletin on it for a fix. But, it only lasts for a while. DON'T GET THE PANORAMIC ROOF IF RATTLES BOTHER YOU.

Also, the battery went dead and had to be replaced (at 11,400 miles). Fortunately the dealer did this as warranty work, so no charge to me.

Back seat has very low head room.

Bumps in the road seem more noticeable when sitting in the passenger seat. In general, the passenger seat is more uncomfortable when compared to sitting in the driver's seat.

Umm, you do realize that a rattling sunroof will likely start leaking water as the seals wear?

The 2006 G6 GTP with the standard transmission is fun to drive and very sharp looking, but I've had it in the shop more times than I care to say. GM's warranty is only 36,000 miles for a reason.

I had something replaced in the steering column before the warranty was up. Then at 38,000 miles I found both the lower ball joints were bad and had to be replaced.

At 40,000 miles the left front hub assembly needed to be replaced. And recently the sunroof started to leak into the passenger side wall (again), which gets the seat belt soaking wet.

Overall the transmission isn't up to par as the 1 - 2 shift is almost always shaky. It's been in the shop a few times but has never left me stranded.

Overall, I'm glad the lease is almost up.

I bought a Pontiac 2006 G6 GT 3.5 liter engine has a lots of power for a V6, mileage was 47,000 KILO.

First week had to replace the right front strut was linking, also front top plate bearing and steering kit was knocking. Luckily was replaced under warranty.

Traction control very noisy.

I plug my blockheater in the winter months. I don't feel it's working and that day was cold 20 Celsius; was replaced by the dealer.

Now mileage was about 52,000 k. Still have problem with the manual tap shifting; won't shift down from 4th gear, seen the dealer three times now, doesn't have the problem, every thing was shifting good. Seen the dealer again for the same problem yesterday, thank god it did it once while the mechanic did a test drive. Was with him for the test, now been OK for three days. Now 56,123 K. They said maybe won't cover on warranty because of abuse, if they see sign of coffee or soft drink spills. Why does the car have a coffee cup holder right on near the shifter column; the electronic component is right there. CRAZY, don't you think. Hope it will get better.

Not the best car for me up to now. With that mileage it should be like a new car. I was so mad I fixed my problem myself with the down shifting from 4th gear by cleaning the manual shifter micro switch in the column; electronic cleaner did the trick. Did not see coffee or soft drink spills.

Now I still have a problem; when manual shifting up to second gear, it feels like the transmission band slips. You don't feel it went you drive it in automatic. I guess that mean it's a crap manual shifting. A trip to the dealer again.

Mileage now 56,635. I am thinking now I am stuck with a nightmare. And I've had the car for about 5 months. I put just about 10k still with problems.

Today at 56,785, went to get the right back brake light replaced on warranty, not a big deal, just a pain in you know what.

Don't buy this car. Mine has given me more problems than benefits.

When it rains, the trunk gets filled with water thus for mold.

My transmission slips, god only knows why.

My air conditioning works when it wants to, mind you I live in Florida.

The check engine light is constantly on, it's because of a broken sensor in the car, thanks Pontiac.

My CD player only reads CDs if I turn off the car, insert the disc, and turn on the car.

There is this awkward rattling sound when the air conditioning comes on, it sounds like a dying mouse. Bottom line, I can see why Pontiac is going out of business, more power to them!

I have a G6 with 71800KM on it, and we have had to replace the steering dampener as well as the sway bar linkages.

I still have a squeak in the suspension that I can't figure out of the life of me... I took to GM and they say that there was nothing wrong. I took it to a mechanic, but they wouldn't take the time to look at it properly... I have been told to spray down all the pivot points of the suspension with brake fluid to try to stop the squeak.. I know I'm not the only G6 with this problem.. There is a G6 Coupe that is driving around my town with the exact same squeak.

Never again will I buy domestic! Watch out Honda, here I come!!!

We bought our 06 Pontiac G6 2 yrs ago and now have noticed the last couple of weeks, that we have a puddle in the back passenger side. I thought the first time I must have left the window open. The second time I blamed the kids, but after the third time happening I knew for sure there was no window open. I have read a lot of posts that this is an issue with the sunroof drain tubes. What I don't understand, I haven't found any recall on this. Our warranty just expired so we won't be covered. This is so frustrating!