Pontiac G6 years to avoid
The Pontiac G6 years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2014 is the cleanest year on record.
8,442
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
2003–2014
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
G6 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 2,601 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 1,825 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 1,606 |
Every G6 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 429 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 1,044 | 5 | |
| 2008avoid | 1,606 | 5 | |
| 2007avoid | 1,825 | 5 | |
| 2006avoid | 2,601 | 7 | |
| 2005 | 932 | 6 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Pontiac G6 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the G6 years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2014.
What is the best year for the Pontiac G6?
By complaint volume, 2014 has the cleanest NHTSA record among G6 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Pontiac G6 have?
Across all model years, the G6 has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 8,442 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.