Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Pontiac G6 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to start and the vehicle was smoking. There was an abnormal burning odor after the failure. The power steering and brakes became inoperable. The steering wheel was difficult to turn. The failure persisted over time. The check engine warning light and ABS warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed. The Fire Department was on the scene. The Police advised the contact to go through civil court. The contact believed that the wiring and transmissions were the cause of the failure. The power steering rack was replaced by an independent mechanic. The service center was no longer communicating with the contact and requested that the vehicle be removed from the property. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag, stability trac, traction control, and brake warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact had to forcefully depress the brake pedal to shift the vehicle out of park(P). The cruise control also intermittently failed to activate and deactivate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
Takata recall. I purchased the car the beginning of this year in January. When I test drove the car it was already making a loud humming noise that worsen. Once purchased and droved off lot I noticed that the cig lighter/battery charger didn't work even when I changed the fuse. The door locked on the passenger side got stuck, the brakes went out while driving, the windshield wipers stop working while driving in pouring rain and now out of nowhere the tire on the front passenger side is on a flat.
Was a a stop on a 2 way street getting ready to make a left turn and a SUV hits us from behind and send me forward with my right arm slamming into dashboard of car with a strained tendon in my shoulder shoulder. Called GM and they state the electrical problem on my car was fixed during our visit for another recall in jan 2014 however we were in an accident for the same issue they said they fixed!
My car was recalled due to brake lights coming on and losinig cruise control. Was repaired at my local GM dealership ion 9/04/2014 in compliance with safety recall. Recently the same problem started again. I took my care for the final recall to my dealership for the transmission shift cable and also reported to them the failure of the brake lights once again. I was told that that recall repair was done and they found nothing wrong, I responded with the part they fixed for this problem needs to be replaced because it failed again after the recall fix. They responded that the part was not replaced it was fixed with dialetic grease and a zip tie. Please check into this problem again for it seems like GM has just put a band aid on a gushing wound to avoid paying and fixing the problem permanently. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle would not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The brake pedal pulsated and the steering wheel shook. In addition, the service electronic stability control and traction indicators illuminated. The contact managed to drive the vehicle home. The contact stated that "all communications were lost and no codes were detected". Furthermore, the convertible roof did not close. The vehicle was towed to bowser automotive [phone], located at 132-, 168 n lewis run rd, west mifflin, pa 15122) where the technician performed a diagnostic test, but did not find any codes. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no current recalls. …
I've had my 2007 Pontiac G6 in the shop several times for brake "issues". They changed pads, rotors and told me they couldn't stop the squeaking and that the strange "jumping" the brakes seemed to do was "normal" for ABS - which I know is not correct as I have owned many cars with ABS that didn't feel like this. Recently, the traction control light came on, the brakes failed, the emergency brake failed and we hit the back of another car. GM sent an engineer out to look at the event data recorder; however, would not provide me with a copy of the report (they said it was "proprietary"). They are refusing to fix my car and when I asked why the traction control light came on, their "professional" told me "I don't know - I wasn't there!". …
My son was driving at 5 pm in stop and go traffic. He had been cut off by a driver who then slammed on their brakes. (out of town driver) when the car ahead of him stopped my son was driving at approx 30 miles per hour. My son slammed on his brakes with two car lengths ahead of him and the G6 rear ended the car ahead of him. When I was contacted my son reported the car panic brake assist feature did not seem to work. He indicated the car was not stopping despite his hard braking. We have had new brakes installed on this car in February 2014. My concern: a GM recall 13036 was issued and parts were unavailable.to correct this panic assist braking features. The accident took place on 9/3/14 and I received a letter on 9/5/14 indicating parts to correct this were available. My son has never had a traffic citation or warning and is now considered responsible for the accident. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the exterior brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed and the brake warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the gear shifter would engage into neutral, park, or drive independently. The failures occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to bay ridge Chevrolet (1575 86th street, brooklyn, ny 11228, [phone]) where a diagnostic test located a failure code for the body control module, which needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The contact stated that the repair did not correct the failure. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. In addition, the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was unsure about what parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the battery, rotors, and brake shoes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle failed to start. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes; hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14V224000 (power train). The failure mileage was 150,000.
Brake complaints in other G6 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2007 Pontiac G6?
NHTSA has 222 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Pontiac G6, 18% of the model year's 1,232 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2007 Pontiac G6 brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2007 Pontiac G6, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Pontiac G6 brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 74,000 miles, and 11% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 8 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.