# \#g6 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/g6/2806.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Gear selector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-selector/199601)
**Author:** [@titchenellsteven\_193245](https://community.cartalk.com/u/titchenellsteven_193245)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-selector/199601 "2025-03-25T05:17:16Z")
The gear selector on my Pontiac G6 GT sedan says “P, R, N, D, 3, L” Is L the same as 1st or 2nd"? --- ## [Helping friend get idea of value on 2006 Pontiac G6 needing work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-friend-get-idea-of-value-on-2006-pontiac-g6-needing-work/188594)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-friend-get-idea-of-value-on-2006-pontiac-g6-needing-work/188594 "2023-01-20T15:43:57Z")
One of my friends has a Pontiac G6 that his son has been driving. He said cosmetically the car is OK with no real rust but some dings since a young driver has been using it. Anyway, it failed inspection and now needs a… --- ## ['07 G6 GT rubbing/hissing sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-g6-gt-rubbing-hissing-sound/56122)
**Author:** [@ekdave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ekdave)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-g6-gt-rubbing-hissing-sound/56122 "2021-08-05T22:25:49Z")
My '07 G6 GT convertible (fun car!) has begun making a high-pitched rubbing/hissing sound when it's moving and the engine's running between 2000 and 2500 rpm. I hear the sound when the top or windows are down and I pass … --- ## [Fuel Pump Odyssey -- Why are there still starting issues? 2010 Pontiac G6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-odyssey-why-are-there-still-starting-issues-2010-pontiac-g6/176365)
**Author:** [@kyrnois](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kyrnois)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-odyssey-why-are-there-still-starting-issues-2010-pontiac-g6/176365 "2021-04-26T21:44:44Z")
2010 Pontiac G6 4 cylinder 143,000 miles approx Purchased 2011, was a lease and I’m the only owner since then. 2021 Fuel Pump replacement: 19208646 B-(S) Module Kit TL;DR Replaced the fuel pump twice in 5 years. Rec… --- ## [2006 Pontiac G6 slows but doesn’t stall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-slows-but-doesn-t-stall/171202)
**Author:** [@Williamgoebel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Williamgoebel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-slows-but-doesn-t-stall/171202 "2020-10-19T14:27:59Z")
On a 2006 Pontiac G6 the engine slows just idles but don’t stall and I have no power I would that be --- ## [2006 Pontiac G6 - top won’t open or close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-top-won-t-open-or-close/170672)
**Author:** [@DelJacobson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DelJacobson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-top-won-t-open-or-close/170672 "2020-10-01T16:49:18Z")
top will not open or close and we have a top not secure warring light on dash --- ## [2006 G6 2.4L will not charge after alternator and starter replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-g6-2-4l-will-not-charge-after-alternator-and-starter-replacement/168697)
**Author:** [@Larry-249](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry-249)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-g6-2-4l-will-not-charge-after-alternator-and-starter-replacement/168697 "2020-08-17T19:00:55Z")
Hello, Car stopped running the other day (was unable to start) figured it was the battery…replaced the battery…still nothing…replaced the starter and alternator…still wont start. It will start with a jump start but wil… --- ## [2006 Pontiac G6 intermittently won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-intermittently-won-t-start/150789)
**Author:** [@TimCranston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimCranston)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-intermittently-won-t-start/150789 "2019-10-15T18:31:18Z")
Have a 2006 Pontiac G6 sometimes it’ll start sometimes it won’t took it to Pontiac spent $2,000 still doing the same thing new starter alternator battery wiring everything is there something with those cars that were mis… --- ## [Transmission trouble - 2007 Pontiac G6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-2007-pontiac-g6/141519)
**Author:** [@Hughes35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hughes35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-2007-pontiac-g6/141519 "2019-06-04T18:55:12Z")
transmission has gotten loud and will not go over 2,000 RPM’s --- ## [G6 half shaft issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/g6-half-shaft-issue/134787)
**Author:** [@jtrojas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtrojas)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/g6-half-shaft-issue/134787 "2019-02-21T03:52:59Z")
Passenger half shaft not going all the way in. I even tried removing the snap ring, it still not all in. Looks about 1/4" more to go… HELP PLEASE!?!? Also, it’s a reman shaft from DETROIT AXLE So I probably have the … --- ## [Pontiac parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-parts/131670)
**Author:** [@Peter-Pinsonneault](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter-Pinsonneault)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-parts/131670 "2018-12-31T16:41:32Z")
i have a 2008 pontiac g6 v6 and am looking for a front bumper a radiator a radiator holding tank and tires and rear shocks --- ## [2007 Pontiac G6 convertible top is stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g6-convertible-top-is-stuck/124151)
**Author:** [@marynfitz\_141638](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marynfitz_141638)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g6-convertible-top-is-stuck/124151 "2018-09-02T06:03:05Z")
Dear Car Talk: We inherited a perfect 2007 Pontiac G6 convertible with 26K original miles, and have enjoyed all the fun of driving. It’s not our primary vehicle, and Pontiac’s are no longer in production, which may be … --- ## [2005 Pontiac G6 safety locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-g6-safety-locks/122119)
**Author:** [@Decker33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Decker33)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 10:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-g6-safety-locks/122119 "2018-08-03T10:04:45Z")
can a person install safety locks on these car. --- ## [Strange electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-electrical-issues/121327)
**Author:** [@Brendan\_Crawford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brendan_Crawford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-electrical-issues/121327 "2018-07-20T14:22:36Z")
I have a 2009 Pontiac g6. Accidentally left the windows down and the sprinklers got the inside a bit wet. Turned the key and nothing would happen the radio display would say locked. Disconnected and reconnected the batte… --- ## [A Very Sick G6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-very-sick-g6/120929)
**Author:** [@DesperateFemale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DesperateFemale)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-very-sick-g6/120929 "2018-07-13T13:04:26Z")
Engine light is on she sounds like an airplane with rocks in the motor. No power, shakes like crazy when I go over 45. The inside will randomly fill up with the smell of gasoline. Mechanic tested it and said it was low o… --- ## [Tire Pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure/60980)
**Author:** [@rmariew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmariew)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure/60980 "2018-06-26T20:39:50Z")
Have you heard of issues with the car alert messages regarding tire air pressure? I put air in the LF indicated low, the LR indicator increased and LF stayed the same?? --- ## [2008 Pontiac G6 front tire tread gone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-front-tire-tread-gone/117679)
**Author:** [@KevinHannum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinHannum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-front-tire-tread-gone/117679 "2018-05-22T17:52:21Z")
Front tires tread gone 7,000 miles. Garage said tires move when stopi ng. --- ## [Pontiac G6 3.5L v6 wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g6-3-5l-v6-wont-start/117550)
**Author:** [@Robert.A](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert.A)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g6-3-5l-v6-wont-start/117550 "2018-05-18T02:42:29Z")
I have a Pontiac G6 3.5L v6 that won’t start. The last couple of days when turning the key I noticed it was taking a little more effort to start so today I got home turned the car off and wanted to really take a listen t… --- ## [Undiagnosed charging system problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undiagnosed-charging-system-problem/114667)
**Author:** [@Stitchenell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stitchenell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undiagnosed-charging-system-problem/114667 "2018-04-01T17:12:22Z")
My 2010 Pontiac G6 GT Sedan has some sort of problem in the charging system. Sometimes it won’t start & sometimes the warning lights all come on & the gauges flatline. Then after it’s turned off, it won’t restart without… --- ## [Car creaking/squeaking when I accelerate/stop need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-creaking-squeaking-when-i-accelerate-stop-need-advice/113338)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Walsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan_Walsh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-creaking-squeaking-when-i-accelerate-stop-need-advice/113338 "2018-03-09T01:29:17Z")
So I just got my breaks, rotors, and tires replaced which totaled to around a grand and my car has been creaking which I originally thought was because of the brakes but now I’m thinking otherwise. It makes a loud creaki… --- ## [GM brake light failure advisory](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-brake-light-failure-advisory/103035)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-brake-light-failure-advisory/103035 "2017-04-17T13:38:21Z")
I got a notice from GM today on my Pontiac G6. Just an advisory and not a recall. Problem is that brake lights can go on without the brake pedal being pushed or brake lights can go off when the pedal is pushed. The no… --- ## [2007 Pontiac G6 Gt looks like its loosing power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g6-gt-looks-like-its-loosing-power/97420)
**Author:** [@firelord1014](https://community.cartalk.com/u/firelord1014)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g6-gt-looks-like-its-loosing-power/97420 "2016-12-19T17:50:50Z")
Recently my car has been doing weird things. I get a message that says engine power reduced/ service traction. The car also revs up by itself for a while and then goes back to normal. Saturday on the way back to work my… --- ## [Rattling Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise/93776)
**Author:** [@DesertFox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DesertFox)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2016, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise/93776 "2016-07-11T17:57:03Z")
This just started today while driving home from work, not quite sure how to describe the sound, kinda like a mini jack hammer or rocks in a tumbler (attached video with sound). The weird part is: My car runs well aside f… --- ## [Car occasionally won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-occasionally-wont-start/89875)
**Author:** [@rileigh128](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rileigh128)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2015, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-occasionally-wont-start/89875 "2015-05-14T03:41:11Z")
About 1 out of 10 times, the car won't start- turn the key, dashboard, lights and radio turn on, but no sounds. If I wait an hour, it starts. It has a new battery (and we tried jumpstarting to no avail). It is not weathe… --- ## [Pontiac G6 V6 overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g6-v6-overheating/89704)
**Author:** [@DHats](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DHats)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2015, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g6-v6-overheating/89704 "2015-04-23T01:39:49Z")
will start with the back story, i have a 2007 G6 V6 that had a slow leak in the radiator. I kept it full and it only went higher than normal once but i noticed it right away and didnt let the needle peg at hot so i've ke… --- ## [2008 Pontiac GT Something is Leaking AGAIN](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-gt-something-is-leaking-again/83380)
**Author:** [@kmd367](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmd367)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2014, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-gt-something-is-leaking-again/83380 "2014-01-28T07:55:37Z")
On March 1, 2013 I brought my car into the dealer for a Factory Recall (Install Trans Shift Cable Kit). At the time, I mentioned that something seemed to be leaking out of the car because there were stains in driver way.… --- ## [2006 Pontiac G6 Front End Ringy-Grinding Noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-front-end-ringy-grinding-noises/80588)
**Author:** [@azvolpe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/azvolpe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-front-end-ringy-grinding-noises/80588 "2013-07-28T04:28:06Z")
I've been hearing a rhythmic, metallic ringy grinding noise coming from the driver side front end of the car that seems to be in time with wheel rotation. It happens between 5 and 40mph, worsens while the steering wheel … --- ## [Best Bumper Scratch Removal Products](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-bumper-scratch-removal-products/80022)
**Author:** [@Solor1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Solor1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-bumper-scratch-removal-products/80022 "2013-06-28T02:19:50Z")
Love the show and first time user of community question feature. I have a Silver 2007 Pontiac G 6 Convertible (62,000 miles on it) with scratches on the front and rear bumpers that are noticeable when closely inspected. … --- ## [Car radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio/79743)
**Author:** [@ray763](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ray763)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2013, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio/79743 "2013-06-07T10:59:55Z")
2006 pontiac g6 radio stop working after shop wiped engine & dashboard. chaned fuse and still nothinng --- ## [Why do my son's Pontiac G6 wipers go on when hitting the turn signal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-my-sons-pontiac-g6-wipers-go-on-when-hitting-the-turn-signal/76391)
**Author:** [@TobyOS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TobyOS)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-my-sons-pontiac-g6-wipers-go-on-when-hitting-the-turn-signal/76391 "2013-03-19T03:21:19Z")
My son has a 2005 Pontiac G6 with around 100,00 miles on it. Recently, when he is driving and hits the turn signal, the wipers go on... and stay on. He tries to get them to stop using the wiper controls, but nothing ha… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/g6/2806.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=g6)