2009 Pontiac G6 electrical system problems
177 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2009 Pontiac G6 — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There is an immediate loss of steering while driving a 2009 Pontiac G6. The steering wheel locks up making it difficult, at times impossible, to steer the vehicle left or right. The only way to unlock the steering wheel is by placing the vehicle in 'Park' and turn the ignition off to restart the…”
filed Dec 6, 2025
“My brake lights are malfunctioning. It has not worked correctly in years. When you press on the brake, the brake lights turn itself off. When not pressing on the brake, my brake lights are on. I reached out to the GM dealership and I told them that the recall was fixed, but the issue is ongoing and…”
filed Nov 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other G6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 G6 | 61 | 22% |
| 2008 G6 | 224 | 21% |
| 2007 G6 | 197 | 16% |
| 2006 G6 | 244 | 13% |
| 2005 G6 | 86 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Pontiac G6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.