I've had plenty of Pontiac in the bay over the years, and the body and structural complaints on these don't surprise me. 84 on the NHTSA record across 16 model-year entries (2005–2010) is not a fluke. The complaints are spread across the lineup — no single model is doing all the work. That tells you it's an engineering or supplier pattern, not a one-off bad year. 6 crash reports on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. Repair exposure averages $1,500, which is meaningful money outside warranty. For trucks especially, get under it with a flashlight. Frame rust on rust-belt vehicles tells you everything you need to know about how it was kept.
ProblemsByVin PONTIAC / BODY
16 model-year entries · 2005–2010
Pontiac body problems
84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Pontiac vehicles for body issues. See body across all makes →
Complaints
84
Recalls
0
Year-models
16
Avg fix
$1,500
6crashes
2injuries
Worst-affected Pontiac model-years for body Top 16 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
2008 Pontiac G6
10 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2007 Pontiac G6
10 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2006 Pontiac G6
9 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2006 Pontiac Torrent
8 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2005 Pontiac G6
7 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2008 Pontiac Solstice
5 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2008 Pontiac Torrent
5 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2007 Pontiac Solstice
5 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2005 Pontiac Vibe
4 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2010 Pontiac G6
3 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2009 Pontiac Vibe
3 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2009 Pontiac G8
3 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2009 Pontiac Torrent
3 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
3 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2007 Pontiac Torrent
3 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
3 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
Common questions
How many Pontiac body complaints are on file with NHTSA?
84 complaints across 16 model-year entries from 2005 to 2010. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Pontiac.
Which Pontiac model has the most body complaints?
The 2008 Pontiac G6 leads with 10 complaints in this category. Next: 2007 G6 (10) and 2006 G6 (9).
What does it cost to fix Pontiac body problems?
Independent shops average $1,500 for body repairs across the Pontiac lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Pontiac body recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover body issues on Pontiac vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Pontiac.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.