Pontiac G6

20052010 · 32 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
22
Best
26

The Pontiac G6 has been tested by the EPA across 32 different configurations spanning model years 2005 through 2010. Over this period, the G6 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$2,400223025MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300223326MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Gasoline or E85
$2,300223326MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$2,600192923MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700182922MPG
2010
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,000172620MPG
2010
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$3,300152218MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300223326MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2009
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$3,000172620MPG
2009
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700182922MPG
2009
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,000172620MPG
2009
3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$3,300152218MPG
2009
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$2,600192923MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2008
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700182922MPG
2008
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$3,000172620MPG
2008
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,000172620MPG
2008
3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$3,300152218MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500203024MPG
2007
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182821MPG
2007
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$2,850182621MPG
2007
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850172621MPG
2007
3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500213124MPG
2006
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
2006
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$2,850192621MPG
2006
3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162619MPG
2006
3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$3,150162419MPG
2005
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
2005
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$2,850192621MPG

Historical Efficiency

2010
26
2009
26
2008
25
2007
24
2006
24
2005
23

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (G6) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Pontiac G6. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Pontiac Pontiac G6 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,297
Total Deaths
907

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
16.7%
Fire Occurrence
2.7%
Speeding Involved
24.1%
DUI Involved
20.6%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

71%
Front
20%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes86
Fatalities
64
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2022
Fatal Crashes114
Fatalities
81
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2021
Fatal Crashes133
Fatalities
98
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2020
Fatal Crashes136
Fatalities
104
Deaths/Crash
0.76
2019
Fatal Crashes114
Fatalities
86
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2018
Fatal Crashes164
Fatalities
102
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2017
Fatal Crashes148
Fatalities
105
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2016
Fatal Crashes128
Fatalities
87
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2015
Fatal Crashes148
Fatalities
91
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2014
Fatal Crashes126
Fatalities
89
Deaths/Crash
0.71

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2009
1
2008
1
2007
1
2006
2
2005
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory