Pontiac G5 2006
Model G5 made in 2006 by Pontiac got 11 consumer complains as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to brakes and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and seat belts.
Model 2006
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB-09-09-41-002 | 04/01/2009 | 10030146 | General motors: sir/airbag light illuminated, passenger presence system (pps) dtcs 023, 024, 063, 064, 065 set (inspect pps system wiring and/or connectors). *pe | 08/07/2009 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAKES | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the brake light remained illuminated and cause the cruise control to fail. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic. the transmission internal shifter assembly was replaced. the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied assistance with the repair because the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 exterior lighting: brake lights. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 159,000. li | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the brake light remained illuminated and cause the cruise control to fail. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic. the transmission internal shifter assembly was replaced. the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied assistance with the repair because the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 exterior lighting: brake lights. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 159,000. li | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 03/06/2012 | 104000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 25 mph, the rear brake light illuminated without the brake pedal engaged. the contact was alerted by another driver of the malfunction. in addition, there would be several attempts before the gear selector would shift out of the park position,which occurred only when the rear brake light was illuminated. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights); however the vin was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000 .js | |||
| 06/20/2012 | 83000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the rear brake lights would illuminate even though the brakes were not engaged. a driver in another vehicle alerted her of the problem. in addition, the brake lights would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights); however the vin was not included. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000. kmj | |||
| LIGHTING | |||
| 06/20/2012 | 83000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the rear brake lights would illuminate even though the brakes were not engaged. a driver in another vehicle alerted her of the problem. in addition, the brake lights would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights); however the vin was not included. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000. js | |||