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2006 Pontiac G6 repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (31%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Pontiac G6 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (48%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

90000 mi

US $275
Replaced thermostat. 
73700 mi

US $330
Wiring harness for the low beam had melted requiring an entirely new headlamp assembly, according to the dealer. 
103000 mi Leaky valve with the A/C system, valve replaced, A/C recharged. 
52000 mi

US $24
Dome lamp replacement 
23000 mi The keyless entry remote needed replaced as the battery holder broke. They covered it under warranty. 
30000 mi Fix passenger seat pressure sensor. 

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2006 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

33250 mi Blower motor making a clicking noise in the fan. It was replaced under warranty. 
81000 mi

US $326
The starter went out, with no warning. 
121000 mi

US $324
The car wouldn't start. The starter went out. 
37000 mi

US $20
Car would not start Thurs nite. attempted jump, failed. AAA attempted start 6x, even banging on starter failed. btty had charge. towed to mechanic, kept over wknd, he sd started 30x on wknd, no problems. possibly starter faulty, bt unsure. 
4340 mi I bought this car for my dad as a daily driver and he noticed after 8 months of driving it that the right front speaker was very tinny sounding, as if it had blown. As the car has such low mileage it is covered under warranty of course and the GM service 

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2006 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

14000 mi fog lamp switch burned out. Could not tell if fog lights were on. 
100000 mi

US $130
Wipers stopped working during rain storm. Car towed home and taken to repair shop next day and wiper motor replaced. 
148000 mi Starter went out and parts bought and son in law repaired 
163000 mi

US $554
Starter went out in car 
96000 mi

US $1000
A/C Compressor seized, 700.00 compressor, plus ac vac and charge. New belt installed. 
117800 mi

C $100
Drivers Side Door Lock failed electrically, replaced with used unit. 

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2006 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan

167-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

110000 mi

US $359
Replaced starter. 

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2006 Pontiac G6 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

28000 mi Rear passenger window would go down but not back up.  Windshield wiper one swipe function worked infrequently. Now works consistantly. Inside trunk release button only worked 10 percent of the time since purchase. Told that there was no problem found but it has worked 100 percent of the time since getting it back from the shop. 

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2006 Pontiac G6 2dr Coupe

240-horsepower 3.9L V6 6-speed manual FWD

55000 mi

US $150
speakers from factory radio blew out and i had to replace them with aftermarket ones. the repair took a lot longer than expected because the entire back deck of the car and the back seats need to come out. 

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2006 Pontiac G6 2dr Coupe

201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

105000 mi

US $200
Rear speakers partially blown.  

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2006 Pontiac G6 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

18000 mi screwy accelerator pedal sensor defective XM tuner Replaced accelerator pedal sensor (email 020607) Replaced XM tuner (email 020607) 
22000 mi height adjustment switch for driver's seat was sticking. switch assembly came loose from trim panel, dealer resecured switch and reinforced existing mounts to prevent switch from loosening again. 

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2006 Pontiac G6 Electrical Problems

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