Is the 2007 Pontiac G6 a bad year?
1,232 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other G6 years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2007 Pontiac G6 are in line with other G6 years. Steering, exterior lighting, brakes and 2 more stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 G6 owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 100,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 541 (44%) | 58k–140k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Exterior lightingSTANDS OUT | 232 (19%) | 55k–103k miles · around this mileage | — |
| BrakesSTANDS OUT | 222 (18%) | 50k–100k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 197 (16%) | 54k–119k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Speed controlSTANDS OUT | 76 (6%) | 49k–101k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Air bags | 118 (10%) | 45k–114k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 101 (8%) | 66k–116k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 98 (8%) | 59k–125k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Engine | 52 (4%) | 50k–126k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Stability control | 33 (3%) | 64k–122k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Body structure | 20 (2%) | 33k–101k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Suspension | 18 (1%) | 37k–101k miles · around this mileage | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Seat belts | 12 (1%) | 28k–120k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Seats | 9 (1%) | 60k–120k miles · around this mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 100,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 1,232 complaints: 54 mention a crash · 24 mention a fire · 24 report an injury · 9 say the car was towed.
8 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Sep 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
At red light, when light turned green, I stepped on gas and car acted as tho it was in neutral. It will not go except in reverse.
For awhile now my check engine light has been on and my no traction control light has been blinking so I had a full diagnostic inspection done that read nothing.
I have an 07 G6 that is having the same issues with brake lights, cruise, and shifting out of park that the 05-06 G6'S are.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 100,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Pontiac G6: 5
In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving. If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure. A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007… If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the right front passenger seats in these vehicles are built with a passenger air bag sensing system. This can increase the risk of injury to a child seat occupant during certain crash conditions.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Pontiac: 280
Repair instructions Pontiac sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Pontiac G6. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
Rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up
Guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system
Proper way to install the pistons in an engine
NHTSA defect investigations: 3
Brake Light Switch/Sensor Malfunction
Brake Light Malfunction
Stop lamp malfunction
Neighbouring years
2006 G6: 1,909 complaints, keep it · 2008 G6: 1,079 complaints, keep it.
Every Pontiac G6 year
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Questions
Is the 2007 Pontiac G6 a bad year?
1,232 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other G6 years. At 100,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Pontiac G6?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: steering (541), exterior lighting (232), brakes (222), electrical system (197), speed control (76).
How many recalls does the 2007 Pontiac G6 have?
5 recall campaigns list this model year: Steering (NHTSA 15V-064), Steering (NHTSA 14E044000), Speed control (NHTSA 14V-252), Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 14V-224) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.