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Pontiac G6 repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 355 repairs.
Pontiac G6 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 58800 mi US $170 |
Fan belt replaced, broke at 58,800 miles. |
2008 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 3000 mi | Car would shudder under load in fourth gear. Replaced torque converter clutch spring (warranty). |
| 5000 mi | Car would shudder under load in fourth gear. Dealer installed additive in transmission (warranty). |
| 8000 mi | Car would shudder under load in fourth gear. Dealer replaced entire torque converter (warranty). |
2008 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
164-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 28000 mi | Torque converter clutch locks and unlocks about every 5 seconds while driving between 40 and 60 MPH. Mechanic said they are using a new "More viscous" transmission fluid now so that's normal operation. At 65 MPH, TCC stays locked, as it should |
2007 Pontiac G6
Engine not specified
| 26000 mi | transmission lines leaking holy moly |
2007 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 114000 mi | Transmission was repaired under extended factory warranty at no cost to me. Weak reverse and poor upshift. |
2007 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.9L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 8060 mi | Manual transmission sometimes lands in reverse when selecting first gear. |
2007 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 37900 mi US $55 |
New transmission cooler lines |
2007 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 11000 mi | Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage broke. Under warranty - no cost. |
| 32000 mi | Previous repair of broken shift linkage, technician left debris/tools in center console that would roll around on acceleration/deceleration. |
2007 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 63000 mi US $280 |
sensor replaced which fixed the harsh shifting issue |
2007 Pontiac G6 2dr Hardtop conv.
227-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 86500 mi US $414 |
Replaced [transmission] oil coolant line O-Rings |
| 87650 mi US $1946 |
Transmission was rebuilt |
2007 Pontiac G6 2dr Hardtop conv.
217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 158700 mi US $900 |
Replaced transmission due to coolant leaking in from the transmission cooler. Also replaced radiator. |
2007 Pontiac G6 2dr Coupe
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 123100 mi US $280 |
Transmission fluid leaking. A cooling line broke, replaced both. |
| 127000 mi US $2965 |
Transmission failed |
2006 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.9L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 28520 mi | Key sticks in the ignition and won't come out. Manuel shifter will not go into reverse. They replaced the shifter and gave me the car back after 10 days, and then it was difficult to put into first gear. Gave it back for two additional days to repair. Completed shifter repair. |
2006 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 101000 mi | intermediate clutch assy. |
| 77000 mi US $2000 |
transmission replaced |
| 108000 mi US $2300 |
Second time for trans. First time at 52000, second at 56000 dealer fixed for 400 deduct same problem, almost same miles - wouldn't help. Independent trans shop said that's been a problem with that trans also radiator leaking again |
| 133000 mi | car would shake between 10 and 15 mph internal problem with trans. parts replaced covered under previous repairs |
| 159000 mi US $1800 |
fourth time on trans repair (once under warranty from shop not g.m.) |
| 32326 mi | front transmission mount and rear installed EED module kit for rotten egg smell |
| 70000 mi US $150 |
Transmission cooler lines at the transmission were leaking. Replaced the fittings. |
| 293600 mi US $1600 |
transmission went out; car has high mileage, so it was time to replace the transmission |
2006 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 76000 mi US $625 |
Replaced trans pan gasket(leaking), filter,fluid,& flush for the second time in 6mos. |
| 102000 mi | The Transmission shift cable had to be replaced. |
2006 Pontiac G6 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 77000 mi US $350 |
Boot leaking transmission fluid. Part replaced. |
| 137640 mi C $600 |
Replaced Axel due to damages from previous repairs (aging possibly) and Tie Rods |
2006 Pontiac G6 2dr Coupe
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 125000 mi US $3700 |
Transmission started making a loud whining noise when shifting. Took to dealer they recommended a new transmission as something was broken inside. |
2006 Pontiac G6 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 30000 mi | with cruise control on, car would accel even if not on a hill, but while tach shot up, car itself did not move any faster. trans appeared to "slip." later, trans was stuck in first and second, but after shutting engine off and restarting, problem only app dealer replaced valve and channel plate for previous transmission problem, new valve was defective. had to be replaced a second time. |
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