Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 3631 | 10018619 | Ticking or clicking type noise or sound that can be heard in the passenger compartment. *tt | 01/09/2006 | ||
| 3646A | 3646B | 10018604 | Ses light due to dtcs p1516 and p1682 - ecm calibration pending. *tt | 01/06/2006 | |
| 3642 | 10018533 | Ses light with a p0230 dtc and no performance concerns - replace ecm. *tt | 01/05/2006 | ||
| 050601027 | 09/01/2005 | 10017819 | Revised camshaft position actuator fastener installation procedure. *tt | 12/02/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 07-06-02-006A | 05/01/2008 | 10025683 | Coolant leaking from engine (replace coolant crossover pipe gaskets). vehicles with 3.5l or 3.9l engine. *pe | 08/29/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris. *rm | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Gm: the malfunction light is on and there is low power due to a cracked exhaust manifold. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| RB-10148 | 07/01/2010 | 10033525 | Pontiac/chevrolet: malfunction indicator light may not illuminate for evaporative emission system faults. csc letter has been received. models g6 and malibu. *pe | 08/20/2010 | |
| SB-09-06-04-007A | 04/01/2009 | 10030685 | Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: the fuel gauge does not rise above the 3/4 mark after a fill up or the fuel gauge appears stuck. an illumination of the check engine light. on rare occasions, the fuel gauge does not read the correct level which | 11/10/2009 | |
| PIC-5003 | 10/01/2008 | 10028764 | General motors: no crank/no comm with u2106, u2108, u2109 (le5 only). this condition has been identified as a loose ground g105 behind the a/c compressor. *pe | 05/27/2009 | |
| 07-06-02-006A | 05/01/2008 | 10025683 | Coolant leaking from engine (replace coolant crossover pipe gaskets). vehicles with 3.5l or 3.9l engine. *pe | 08/29/2008 | |
| PIP4331 | 02/01/2008 | 10024224 | Service engine soon light illuminated and dtc p0011, p0016, p0300. equipped with 3.5l lze, lz4 (vin codes k, n) & 3.9l lz9, lz8, lgd engine (vin codes 1, r, w). *nj | 03/27/2008 | |
| 4196 | 10022805 | Cylinder head gasket replacement. *kb | 09/28/2007 | ||
| 4126 | 10021672 | Severe engine damage in one cylinder. *kb | 06/15/2007 | ||
| 060601014 | 01/01/2007 | 060601014B | 10021117 | L36, l67, l26, l32, la1, lx9, mn7, m15. ticking or knocking type noise coming from the engine or transmission area. *kb | 03/07/2007 |
| 3657 | 3657B | 10021001 | Harsh shift, no power and ses/mil light on with dtc p0742. *kb | 02/22/2007 | |
| 3859 | 3859A | 10020923 | Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage. *kb updated 10/18/07. *nj | 01/30/2007 | |
| 3756 | 3756A | 10019935 | Oil leak at crankshaft/balancer seal. *tt | 05/16/2006 | |
| 050604076 | 03/01/2006 | 050604076A | 10019580 | Intermittent extended crank on hot engine (lze, lz4, lz9)only (reprogram pcm with new service calibration). *ak | 03/30/2006 |
| 060603001 | 02/01/2006 | 10019509 | No crank, no start, blown fuse. *tt | 03/20/2006 | |
| 060604002 | 03/01/2007 | 060604002B | 10019473 | Service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, multiple powertrain control module (pcm) diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1404 and/or p0404. 06-06-04-002 not yet received. *tt updated 04-27-07. *kb | 03/15/2006 |
| 3662 | 10018919 | Low oil pressure light/gauge. *tt | 01/24/2006 | ||
| 3399 | 3399B | 10017048 | Engine cranks but will not start. *sc | 10/21/2005 | |
| 3535A | 10017009 | Crank no start (lx9) only. *sc | 10/20/2005 | ||
| 3404 | 3404C | 10016822 | Machining debris on the oil filter element. *sc | 10/11/2005 | |
| 05548A | 08/01/2005 | 05548B | 10016502 | Program bulletin (customer satisfaction program)-engine harmonic balancer not seated. *sc | 09/14/2005 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 060605006 | 12/01/2006 | 10021107 | Engine exhaust leak/noise at exhaust manifold to cylinder head. *kb | 03/05/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| RB-10148 | 07/01/2010 | 10033525 | Pontiac/chevrolet: malfunction indicator light may not illuminate for evaporative emission system faults. csc letter has been received. models g6 and malibu. *pe | 08/20/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| SB-10134 | 11/01/2010 | 10037346 | Ready | 05/20/2011 | |
| SB-10134 | 11/01/2010 | 10037346 | Gm: the malfunction light may be on due to the erosion of the mat in the catalytic converter. *rm | 05/20/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Gm: the malfunction light is on and there is low power due to a cracked exhaust manifold. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 10/22/2007 | 35000 | ||
| I've received but can't locate documents indicating that the steering column in 2006 pontiac g6 has problems. the steering column freezes up and i can't turn my steering wheel when i'm driving and has almost caused accidents. this has been a big issue and dangerous, in fact everyone refuses to drive my car due to this issue. it's especially bad during the fall, winter and spring searsons, not so much during the summer. i have my grandkids in cars and am so afraid they will be injured. | |||
| 09/09/2012 | 68000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while traveling 40 mph after engaging the brakes the vehicle began to chime and stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and was taken to a private mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that the vehicle was not included in any current recalls. the failure mileage was 68,000. pmb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/20/2011 | 86000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an excessive crank and would sporadically fail to start. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing but the test did not determine any defects within the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic advised that the fuel pump was faulty. the mechanic replaced the fuel pump but the repair did not remedy the problem. the failure mileage was 86,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| 09/20/2011 | 86000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated the vehicle starts intermediately and takes and has a excessive crank. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the test results did not show any defects. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic. the mechanic stated the fuel pump was faulty. the mechanic replaced the fuel pump but that did not remedy the problem. the failure mileage was 86,000. jo | |||
| 03/25/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Electric steering assist kicks in and out. steering wheel turned hard to the left on its own while i was going down the highway at 65mph. it took both hands to take back control. power steering light blinked on the radio. when i stopped the wheel was making clicking sounds and turning violently to the left and right. after restarting the car the steering temporarily went back to normal. i have been have similar problems with the steering for the past year. took to the dealar showing them bulletin # 10183 describing the exact problem for 2005 and 2006 g6's but they did nothing stating my vin # was not in the affected range. this is extremely dangerous and will kill someone. | |||
| 03/03/2011 | 43300 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall several times while driving at any speed over 35 mph and the check engine warning light would illuminate. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who performed diagnostics, but was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 43,300. | |||
| 03/03/2011 | 43300 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall several times while driving at any speed over 35 mph with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic bu was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 43,300. | |||
| 03/03/2011 | 43300 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated the vehicle stalled several times while driving at any speed. the engine light illuminated after the failure occurred. the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic whom performed a diagnosed that was unable to locate a failure code, the vehicle was also test driven the failure did not recreate. the local mechanic did not replace any parts. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 43,300. li | |||
| 08/16/2009 | 31000 | ||
| Steering failure...almost had a mojor accident but recovered car in time. reported to dealer. | |||
| 08/14/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| I purchased my 2006 pontiac g6 in august 2008 with 36,000 miles .less than a year later, the ac compressor on this three year old vehicle seized. the serpentine belt snapped while i was at a red light and everything failed, the power steering, battery, everything. my mechanic says it will cost $1700 to repair. there is no way a car that new should have such a failure. in addition to that, the factory installed cd player stopped working for no reason. the arm on the passenger side seat stopped working. and they key fob that automatically opens the doors and trunk stopped working a week after purchase and a new battery did not solve the problem. i will never again buy an american made car! *tr | |||
| 06/04/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| 2006 g6 air compressor freezes up and causes the belt to break completely disabling the vehicle within seconds. no power steering, battery stops charging, car runs hot, and loses traction. one belt runs everything in this vehicle and when it breaks everything in the engine begins to fail. it cost over $1,000 to repair. gm will not cover the entire cost, but should since it is a mechanical failure. my car had 42,000 miles on it when this happened. my fiance's car was 3 months old when it happened to her vehicle. she also had a 2006 pontiac g6. if i hadn't been within a half a block from my driveway, or running at a high rate of speed, it would have caused a crash. *tr | |||
| 01/16/2009 | 65000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle came to a complete stop. he applied pressure to the accelerator pedal and, immediately, the engine power drastically reduced. the traction control, engine power reduced, and check engine warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the failures occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failures were related to the throttle body. the technician cleaned the throttle body, but the failures recurred the same day. the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer that recommended the throttle body be replaced, but they were unable to guarantee that the remedy would prevent the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the contact is waiting on a response from the manufacturer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 65,400. | |||
| 05/13/2006 | 99 | 1 | |
| My problems started with this car before i even got home with my new purchase. i had 2 children in the car and the tire blew off the rim damaging the fender notes from the invoice state that parts and labor to be billed to 67d 67f, cannot warr tire that has been mounted wrong on 1st repair then on 6/26/06 paint was refinished due to clear coat peeling on the hood. on 11/06/06 radio does not play cd's and radio was replaced. 3k mile service with motor silk. also airbag light was staying on and they said they found a wire to sdm loose and repaired wire. also right rear tire was leaking air. 4/20/2007 engine was knocking loud when first started in morning at that time they replaced the lifters. the engine was replaced shortly after that and again had problems with the air bag light staying, dealership again said it was a sensor but this is only a few of many issues i've been having with this car. please contact me and we will go through each one or you can contact the dealership where this lemon was purchased and request the records (i have a copy too).... *tr | |||
| 02/16/2008 | 98300 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 65 mph, the steering column locked up for a brief moment. when it unlocked, the vehicle spun out of control and crashed into a pole on the side of the interstate. a police report was filed. the insurance company did a crash inquiry and, according to their information, there were nineteen similar failures. the powertrain was unknown. the current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000. | |||
| 08/26/2006 | 3000 | 4 | 01/07/2006 |
| I purchased a new 2006 pontiac g6 in jan 06, at 3000 miles the car was in the dealership service center with low coolant, it's been in the 2 times since and is going back for the same reason 10/16/06. total this car has been in the service center 7 times including this trip. this will be the fourth time for coolant leak. 1 for an electrical shortage, 1 for a pinched brake line, and 1 to repair items the service center left undone. 7 times in the service center in 9 months, wow sounds as if something may be wrong huh? i have contacted the gm 800 spoke to 5 different reps they seem to be of the opinon nothing is wrong with it. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/07/2010 | 52000 | ||
| I brought a 2006 pontiac g6 november 2006. the car has given me problems since i brought it. raddling noises everytime i turned on the heat. when i turned my wheel there is a clicking noise. and also my check engine lights comes on everyother day. i took it to the dealer they say nothing is wrong with tyhe car. can someone please help me.. | |||
| 09/04/2007 | 1 | ||
| I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 april 21, 2007. afterwards i started noticing a popping noise when i would turn, so i took the car in to be serviced 9-2007. they replaced the tie rod adjuster & reset toe-in, but again i still had the same problems. also i've been having problems with the window leaking on the drivers side. the ac / heater blower stays on when car is not on which caused my battery to drain so i took the car in again april 11, 2008 and they told me they replaced the drive shaft & blower motor resistor but still having the same problems. now i am noticing that the passenger side air bag indicator doesn't register when someone is in the front seat w/ seatbelt on. sometimes it comes on when there is no one in the seat. the starter continues to crank while trying to start car and sticks when the car is started. last but not least, after purchasing fuel the car gas gauge drops drastically only after going about a mile or two. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/06/2011 | 80000 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and have experienced numerous problems with excelleration and shifting (automatic transmission). just recently i was driving and a weird sensor came up reading reduced engine speed and thank goodness there was no one behind me because my car shot all the way down to around 8 mph. after i reached a semi-safe place to pull over i put my car in park and tried turning it off and restarting to see if that would help, it wouldnt even turn over. i am very frustrated becase i have 80,000 miles on my fairly new car and i should not be experiencing this sort of trouble. i was lucky that i was on a back road and no one was right behind me becasue in addition to something going on internally i would have been rearended for sure. after visiiting your site i have seen numerous complaints very simular to my story and feel as if this should be addressed. please take this complaint and realize i am a valued customer and if this next problem costs me a bunch i will never buy another gm vehicle as long as i drive. | |||
| 02/27/2009 | 40749 | 1 | |
| I was driving in the rain and hit a puddle the was an 1 !/2 in deep and water got up into my engine and ruined it. i have to get my engine replaced and had to go through the insurance company that cost me 1000.00 deductible. this is the 2nd time that i've heard of this happening in the last 2 months. i feel that this is a gm defect. the water was not that deep. *tr | |||
| 02/23/2009 | 1 | ||
| Pontiac g6 code p2070-imt. valve failed 280 miles ago. both head gaskets leaking at around 42,000 miles. car serviced regularly. *tr | |||
| 09/09/2008 | 43000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions and proceeding to turn left, there was an unexpected loss of power steering and the engine stalled. the engine restarted and the power steering returned. the engine stalled intermittently on ten separate occasions. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 43,000 and current mileage was 64,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/20/2010 | |||
| I have experienced power steering failure multiple times in my 2006 pontiac g6 while driving also after starting the car. i call gm to report the problem and suggested that they issue a recall, i was told to take my vehicle into a pontiac dealership to have it diagnosed. after having my car in the repair shop for a day, i received a call from the service department and was told that my car coded a problem with the torque sensor; but further testing was needed to pinpoint the exact cause for the power steering failure. a few days later i again received a call from the service specialist saying that they needed to replace my steering column. i asked if that was the cause for the power steering failure, and was told that it was. i have yet to hear from the gm district specialist regarding my vehicle. there have been no crashes, incidents, or injuries but this is a very dangerous problem regarding pontiac g6's and their loss of power steering. | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Catalytic converter failure/ check engine light on. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 09/16/2006 | 9200 | 1 | 09/29/2005 |
| The exhaust pipe tip on my 2006 pontiac g6 (standard model with v6) has a sharp edge that can cut and injure someone working on this vehicle. the sharpness of the tip and its location near the rear bumper can easily injure someone who is hand washing the car. i lacerated my middle finger while washing the car in this area with a sponge. it was almost deep enough to require stitches. if i didn't have immediate travel plans, i would have gone to the doctor and had it stitched up. *jb | |||