The 2005 Pontiac G6 has a elevated safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 679 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

679

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

09V0360002009-30-01

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

GM IS RECALLING 8,012 MY 2005-2006 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY BECAUSE OF CORROSION IN A WIRING CONNECTOR. CORROSION IN THE CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE LAMPS TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS NOT BEEN DEPRESSED, OR THE LAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT ENGAGE, AND GREATER BRAKE PEDAL FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK.

BRAKE LAMPS THAT ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY MAY NOT WARN A DRIVER IN A FOLLOWING VEHICLE OF THE BRAKING STATUS AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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05V0980002005-14-03

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER ANCHORS IN THE CENTER REAR SEATING POSITION ARE LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 90MM BEHIND THE CORRESPONDING Z-POINT OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT FIXTURE (CRF). THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES THAT ANCHORS ARE AT THE OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS ONLY.

WITHOUT ADDITIONAL AND CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL INFORMATION, AN OWNER MAY ENCOUNTER DIFFICULTY IN INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS WITH RIGID ATTACHMENTS IN THE CENTER POSITION.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 679 owners have filed complaints about the 2005 Pontiac G6. STEERING issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Steering363

02Exterior Lighting33

03Steering,electrical System25

04Power Train17

05Fuel/propulsion System17

679 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Pontiac G6 Fuel Economy

21–23mpg combined

19-20city

26-29hwy

$1,900-$2,100/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2005 Pontiac G6 returns 21–23 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

G6 - Automatic 4-spd

23mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city29 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor

G6 - Automatic (S4)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2005 Pontiac G6

29States

27%in top 3

10% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 29 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

810%

TXTexas

810%

MIMichigan

78%

ILIllinois

56%

OKOklahoma

56%

INIndiana

45%

PAPennsylvania

45%

DEDelaware

34%

UTUtah

34%

NJNew Jersey

34%

NYNew York

34%

SDSouth Dakota

34%

WIWisconsin

34%

GAGeorgia

34%

MOMissouri

34%

MN2

ND2

NV2

WA2

CO2

MD1

ID1

AL1

VA1

NC1

OH1

KS1

TN1

DC1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2005.

2005 Pontiac G6 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2005 Pontiac G6 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2005 Pontiac G6. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2005 Pontiac G6?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Pontiac G6. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2005 Pontiac G6?

You'll get between 21 and 23 MPG combined from the 2005 Pontiac G6, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2005 Pontiac G6?

STEERING problems top the list with 679 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.