NHTSA — Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch Problems

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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005 Pontiac G6 has major problems with two areas fairly critical to the act of driving... steering & safety.

The 2005 G6 has a major defect trend with electronic power-assisted steering failure. The power steering cuts out while driving, making it extremely difficult to steer. G6 owners typically report spending $600 - $1,200+ to fix the problem, replacing either the entire steering column or the power assist motor.

In March 2010, GM recalled 1.3 million vehicles for this exact problem "...after receiving 1,100 complaints of power steering failures." However the 2005 G6 wasn't included in that recall.

In July 2010, GM issued a "Special Coverage Adjustment" — TSB #10183 — covering "certain" (not all) 2005, 2006 & 2008 Pontiac G6's for power steering problems, up to 10 years/100k miles.

As of early 2013 the NHTSA had 300+ steering complaints on file for the 2005 G6, with 12 crashes & 4 injuries. The NHTSA closed their initial investigation in 2007, having determined that losing your power steering going over 15-20 mph isn't a big deal & that most crashes occurred at slow speeds, so not a safety risk. Ridiculous? Yep, we think so too.

The 2005 G6 also has an expensive problem with "popping" or "clunking" noises when turning, & that issue extends to newer model years as well.

Factor in the 2005 Pontiac G6's poor side impact protection & you end up with a vehicle you should steer clear of.

2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2005 Pontiac G6 lights problems

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2005 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments

problem #3

Oct 152012

G6

  • 70,000 miles

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The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the rear brake lights illuminated independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the brake light switch was replaced. One month later the failure recurred. The brake light was switched by the dealer a second time. The manufacturer was notified but they offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.

- Kanawha, IA, USA

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problem #2

Dec 252008

G6

  • 50,000 miles
I own a 2005 Pontiac G6, and the problem is with the brake switch. The brake lights come on even when I'm not stepping on the brake pedal. This happens on a regular basis, that I can see the reflection of my brake lights coming on while I'm driving.

- Lynbrook, NY, USA

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problem #1

Apr 232008

G6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
I have a faulty brakelight switch on my 2005 Pontiac G6...that's what I was told. The lights function just the opposite as they were designed. My brakelights are on when I'm moving [driving] and they go off when I hit my brakes. I went online to research and found others complaining of the same problem all G6 owners. I believe this could lead to fatal and serious injuries. Thank you for your time. At this time I am still waiting for the dealer to respond back if this is/was a recall.

- Ecorse, MI, USA

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