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Pontiac G6 Trouble Spots

Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search for commonly occurring problems for the Pontiac G6. Their findings are listed below and the need for Pontiac G6 extended auto warranty is evident. While Pontiac makes a wonderful vehicle, we were surprised at the frequent repair visits drivers needed during their ownership.

Pontiac G6 extended auto warranty will protect against Pontiac factory labor rate increases too. As many of us already know, Pontiac service facilities have expensive labor rates in an effort to keep good shop mechanics. Pontiac parts prices are near the highest in the industry too. There is a price to pay for riding in style with an automobile like this!

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Additional Problems:

Check-engine light: The check engine light may come on, and driver may or may not notice an engine stumble, due to partially clogged fuel injector(s) on the 2.4L engine. (2007)

Check-engine light: The check engine light comes on, accompanied by numerous trouble codes, due to timing chains stretching on the 3.7L V6 engine.

Cold-starting problems: The power locks, cruise control, shift interlock and other accessories may not work; the engine may not go over 4,000 rpm and the check engine light may come on in cool (32-50 degrees F) after cold soak due to a problem with the transmission control module. (2007)

Coolant leak: Coolant may leak from the area of the cylinder heads due to bad head gaskets or from the coolant crossover pipe gasket at the right (rear) cylinder head. (2006-08)

Electrical problem: The PCM was being replaced for a defective chip under a voluntary emissions recall because it affected the fuel pump and EGR system. (2005)

Electrical problem: When using a portable music player (e.g. iPod) there may be noise in the car's speakers whenever the vehicle's power adapter is used and a ground loop isolator (from Radio Shack) is required between the device and the power outlet to prevent the noise.
(2005-07)

Engine noise: Squealing or vibration from the engine at startup likely due to a slipping vibration damper on the front of the crankshaft. (2007-08)

Engine noise: The serpentine drive belt on the 3.5L engine may squeal and smell of burning rubber and a revised belt is available for replacement. (2005)

Engine noise: A whistling noise from the 3.5L engine during acceleration is corrected by replacing the PCV tube. (2005)

Fuel gauge: The engine may not start or may stall because the tank is empty yet the gauge shows fuel remaining, or the fuel gauge will not show full after refilling due to sulfur corrosion of the fuel level sender and if after treating with Fuel System Cleaner PLUS the problem remains, the sender may need to be replaced. (2004-06)

Suspension noise: Popping and squawking noises from front suspension caused by strut boot interference. (2007)

Water leak: Water may leak into the driver's door causing the doors to unintentionally unlock or deactivate the theft system and/or the trunk may release at speeds under 3 mph. The problem is corrected by reprogramming the body control module, however the key won't then work to open the doors or trunk. (2005)