IN MID-JULY, 2015 ONE HEADLIGHT (DIM) STOPPED WORKING AND WITHIN A FEW DAYS, THE OTHER DID ALSO. I REPLACED BOTH DIM HEADLIGHTS ON JULY 18, 2015. WITHIN A WEEK, BOTH DIM HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. I LIMITED MY DRIVING TO DAYTIME HOURS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 7, 2015, THE HIGH BEAM LIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WENT OUT. I REPLACED BOTH DIM HEADLIGHTS ON DECEMBER 9, 2015 SINCE WE…
2007 Pontiac G6 lighting problems
moderate 140 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
Complaints
140
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$250
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTORS WERE BURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SENSOR, BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST BUT THE TEST RESULTS DID NOT SHOW ANY DEFECTS. THE FAILUR…
RECENTLY PURCHASED 2007 PONTIAC G6. HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY OTHER MOTORISTS MY BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK WHEN STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION, AND THEN COME ON WHEN ACCELERATING AWAY. *TR BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED, AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. HAPPENS SPORADICALLY. BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE ILLUMINATED WHEN RUNNING AND IN PARK WITH NOBODY IN THE VEHICLE. …
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2007 Pontiac G6?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 140 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting 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 lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
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