This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2007 Pontiac G6 body problems
severe 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
1crash
What stands out
Among the 5 model years of Pontiac G6 in our records for body problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This Preliminary Information communicates helpful information on diagnosing general customer concerns related to a power folding top.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communicates helpful information on diagnosing general customer concerns related to a power folding top.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Retractable Hard Top (RHT)/Convertible Switch Diagnosis (DTC B1296, B3669, B367A, B376B, B366E, B366D, B366B, B366A, B366F, B1307, B3683, B3685, B366C and/or B1010).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2007 Pontiac G6 convertible has a serious hardtop mechanism problem. Multiple owners describe the top getting stuck mid-cycle with a "top is not secure" warning that makes the car undrivable. One owner has had it worked on five times over a year and it still doesn't work; another owner's top failed one month after purchase. The problem is that part number 25887153, which is critical to the mechanism, is discontinued. Owners have called GM directly and contacted over 20 dealers across multiple states—every one confirms the part no longer exists and GM won't let suppliers release remaining inventory. One owner is stuck paying for a car they cannot drive and spent $1,400 on rental cars during a failed repair attempt.
A separate issue: sunroof drain hoses leak water into the passenger-side seatbelt cavity months after a recall repair was performed, and the dealer refuses warranty coverage. One owner's sunroof creates wind noise so loud above 40 mph it causes headaches and the dealer has failed to fix it after three visits.
There's also a door lock failure where doors won't unlock or open even with the key, a sun visor that obstructs visibility (which GM says is intentional), and cases where the hardtop simply won't operate while parked on level ground.
Same Pontiac G6 body reports on nearby years: 2008
Failure modes owners describe
Convertible hardtop hydraulic/mechanical malfunction
Hardtop mechanism fails to open and close properly. Top gets stuck mid-position with 'top is not secure' warning; may take 12+ hours to complete cycle or may not complete at all. Part 25887153 (hydraulic/structural component) breaks during operation. Part is discontinued and unavailable from GM or Karmann (manufacturer).
When: Early in ownership; as early as one month after purchase
Symptoms owners cite: Top gets stuck mid-air or mid-cycle; Top position sensor triggers 'top is not secure' warning; Vehicle undrivable with top in alert state due to safety concern; Trunk lock mechanism also sticks intermittently; Multiple repair attempts (5+ per owner) do not resolve issue
Repairs/costs cited: Part 25887153 needed but discontinued; not available from dealerships or parts suppliers. One owner incurred $1,400 in rental car fees during 3-week diagnostic hold.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: GM and Pontiac dealers confirm part is no longer manufactured; part production discontinued. Karmann (original supplier) indicated GM will not authorize sale of remaining warehouse inventory.
Sunroof drain hose leak
Sunroof drain hoses fail to properly direct water away. After GM recall repair for drain hose routing, hoses continue to leak water into interior, specifically into passenger-side seatbelt cavity between body panels and interior trim.
When: Approximately 1.5 years after recall repair was performed
Symptoms owners cite: Water leaks into passenger seatbelt area; Water accumulation in body cavity
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership denies warranty coverage post-repair, stating the recall work was already completed and owner is responsible for additional repairs.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall issued for sunroof drain hoses; repair performed at dealership. Dealership refuses to cover post-recall leaks.
Sunroof wind noise
Sunroof generates excessive wind noise at highway speeds. Noise level is severe enough to cause headaches and is characterized as a safety concern by owner.
When: At speeds above 40 mph
Symptoms owners cite: Loud wind noise from sunroof; Headache-inducing noise level
Repairs/costs cited: Addressed with dealer three times with no improvement.
Door lock/latch failure
Doors remain locked when vehicle is in Park; unlock command (both electronic and manual key) does not cause doors to unlock or open. Affects multiple doors.
When: Early in ownership; failure mileage 3,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Doors remain locked when vehicle placed in Park; Electronic unlock button non-functional; Manual key unlock does not work; Doors will not open
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle brought to dealer multiple times but issue not diagnosed or resolved.
Sun visor obstruction
Sun visor placement and design obstruct windshield visibility. Manufacturer states this is intentional design.
When: Early in ownership; noted at 2,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Sun visor blocks windshield view
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer and dealer stated this is how the vehicle was designed.
Hardtop opening/closing failure while parked
Hardtop fails to open or close while vehicle is parked on level surface. Three distinct failure events reported.
Symptoms owners cite: Hardtop fails to open while parked on level surface; Hardtop fails to close while parked on level surface
Roof component part unavailability
A $34 roof part required for repair is unavailable from dealer or parts network.
Symptoms owners cite: Roof defect unable to be repaired
Repairs/costs cited: $34 part unavailable.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer unable to source the required part.
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2007 Pontiac G6?
It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Based on the 10 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 47,042 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Pontiac/G6.
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