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The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Pontiac G6 page on 21 September 2019, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
The Pontiac G6 is a midsize car that was produced by General Motors under the Pontiac brand. It was introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year to replace the Grand Am. The car was built on the GM Epsilon platform which it shared with the Chevrolet Malibu and Saab 9-3 along with other General Motors vehicles. Features included a remote starting system (standard on GT, optional on base model), traction control/ABS, electronic stability control, automatic headlights as well as a panoramic sunroof option. Production ended in 2010 with the discontinuation of the Pontiac line.
Its name derives from being the successor to the Pontiac Grand Am, and serves as the "sixth generation" of the Grand Am, hence G6. The name change from Grand Am to G6 was implemented to help reposition Pontiac as a rival to BMW, and served as a standard for most future models. For example, the Pontiac G8 was a class above the G6, while the Pontiac G5 was a class below. The nomenclature also hearkens back to the Pontiac 6000, another midsize car.
The Pontiac G6 was first introduced at the 2003 North American International Auto Show as a concept car. The concept used a 3.5 L supercharged V6 that made 285 horsepower and 272 lb ft of torque mated to a 4T65-E electronically controlled automatic transmission. When the G6 was introduced in 2005, it had two trim levels, base "V6" and sportier "GT". Both trims, however, used a 3.5 L pushrod V6 producing 200 horsepower (150 kW) and 220 lbf·ft (300 N·m) of torque. Matched to a four-speed automatic transmission, the GT featured TAPshift, where the driver could select the gears manually.
Base models were well equipped, featuring power locks, windows and mirrors with keyless entry, six-speaker CD stereo, power drivers seat, air conditioning and split folding rear seat. GTs added an eight-speaker Monsoon stereo, premium cloth seats with six-way adjustment, remote start, ABS and traction control.
In 2006, the G6 added two new trim levels and two new bodystyles, a coupe and a retractable hard top convertible. The new trim levels were a new base four-cylinder trim (sometimes referred to as "SE"), and the high performance "GTP". Coupes and convertibles were available in GT and GTP trims only. The new base model used a 169-horsepower, 2.4 L DOHC inline-4, mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The 3.5 L V6 was now part of a sport-package on the base/SE, and remained standard on the GT. The new GTP used a 3.9 L version of the GT's 3.5 L V6, but also utilizes variable valve timing (VVT), increasing output to 240 horsepower. A four-speed automatic transmission was standard, but for no cost, a six-speed manual transmission was available. The GTP convertible was not available with the manual transmission and reduced its power to 227 hp, due to a more restrictive exhaust system. The GTP also featured standard electronic stability control.
The 2007 G6 saw more engine changes, and standard side torso and side curtain airbags (actually introduced late in the 2006 model year) were new. The GT now featured VVT on its 3.5 L V6, raising power from 200 hp to 224 hp. The 3.9 L V6 became an option on the GT, producing 227 horsepower in automatic transmission form and 240 horsepower in manual transmission form. The GTP was given a new 3.6 L DOHC V6 with 24 valves and VVT, producing 252 horsepower at 6300 RPM. It is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Midway through the model year the six-speed manual was dropped with the 3.9 L, along with its 240-horsepower output. The GTP convertible was also discontinued. For 2008, the GTP became the GXP with more dramatic styling cues, and the 3.9 L engine became an exclusive convertible option, with horsepower down to 222. SAE ratings also dropped the horsepower ratings on the 2.4 L and 3.5 L models to 164 hp and 219 hp (217 hp on convertibles), respectively.
For 2009, 2.4 L four-cylinder engines were added to the coupe lineup. An all new 6 speed automatic transmission, which debuted on the Chevrolet Malibu, became optional on 4 cylinder models. GM revised the G6 in the middle of 2009, creating a "2009.5" model year. Changes consisted of a revised front and rear fascia as well as a revision of the dashboard, most notably adding an updated radio with Bluetooth capability. Coupes and convertibles ceased production at the end of the 2009 model year, making examples with the 2009.5 changes fairly rare. Subsequent to this model's introduction, General Motors entered bankruptcy, and announced that the G6 sedan would be discontinued in 2010. Most other Pontiac models had been discontinued, but the G6 was in high-demand for fleet vehicle orders, facilitating production to continue while the brand was wound down.
GM began marketing the Buick brand in Mexico to replace Pontiac after the 2009 model year, GM replaced the Pontiac G6 competitively with the larger Buick LaCrosse, and later in the United States & Canada, the G6 & the Saturn Aura were ultimately replaced by GM's revived Buick Regal nameplate. The convertible Pontiac G6 was later replaced by the Opel Cascada, marketed as a Buick in the U.S. in early 2016.
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Photo by Enrico Stirl (a.k.a. Germaneon) Pontiac G6 GTP in the Valley of Fire, NV View photo of Pontiac G6 - 110KB |
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Pontiac G6 photographed in Washington, D.C., USA. Photo by IFCAR September 21, 2008 View photo of Pontiac G6 - 116KB |
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2004-2007 Pontiac G6 photographed in USA. Photo by IFCAR January 5, 2007 View photo of Pontiac G6 - 223KB |
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2005 2005 Pontiac G6 photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Photo by Bull-Doser November 24, 2008 View photo of 2005 Pontiac G6 - 268KB |
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2005 2005 Pontiac G6 photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Photo by Bull-Doser View photo of 2005 Pontiac G6 - 138KB |
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2005 GT 2005 Pontiac G6 GT photographed in Cottonwood, Arizona, USA Photo by CharlesP2009 October 26, 2006 View photo of 2005 Pontiac G6 GT - 697KB  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License. |
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2005-2007 Pontiac G6 photographed in USA. Photo by IFCAR February 2, 2007 View photo of Pontiac G6 - 138KB |
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2005-2007 Pontiac G6 photographed in USA. Photo by IFCAR View photo of Pontiac G6 - 223KB |
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2005-present Pontiac G6s (Front is GT model & rear is base model) photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Photo by Bull-Doser View photo of Pontiac G6 - 51KB |
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2005-2007 Pontiac G6 photographed in USA. Photo by IFCAR View photo of Pontiac G6 - 141KB |
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2005-2007 Pontiac G6 photographed in USA. Photo by IFCAR April 7, 2007 View photo of Pontiac G6 - 64KB |
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2005-2007 Pontiac G6 photographed in USA. Photo by IFCAR View photo of Pontiac G6 - 80KB |
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GT 2005-2007 Pontiac G6 GT sedan photographed in USA. Photo by IFCAR September 15, 2007 View photo of Pontiac G6 GT - 92KB |
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New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. A brand new Pontiac G6 crushed by collapsed building, Central Business District. Photo by Jacob Appelbaum (ioerror) September 12, 2005 View photo of Pontiac G6 Crushed by Hurricane Katrina - 675KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic License. |
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Devastation from Katrina. Wind damage collapsed brick building on to cars, New Orleans Central Business District. Photo by Jacob Appelbaum (ioerror) September 12, 2005 View photo of Pontiac G6 Crushed by Hurricane Katrina - 546KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic License. |
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This souvenir shop is open for business in New Orleans despite the sidewalk being blocked by crushed vehicles and debris leftover from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Photo by Robert Kaufmann/FEMA October 9, 2005 View photo of Pontiac G6 Crushed by Hurricane Katrina - 4,416KB |
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Damage to cars parked in downtown New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina. Photo by Andrea Booher/FEMA October 12, 2005 View photo of Pontiac G6 Crushed by Hurricane Katrina - 599KB |
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2006 2006 Pontaic G6 PO Photo by I, Infrogmation June 22, 2007 View photo of 2006 Pontiac G6 - 1,543KB  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Generic License. |
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2006 2006 Pontaic G6 PO Photo by I, Infrogmation June 22, 2007 View photo of 2006 Pontiac G6 - 1,607KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Generic License. |
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2006 2006 Pontaic G6 PO dashboard Photo by I, Infrogmation June 22, 2007 View photo of 2006 Pontiac G6 Dashboard - 1,718KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Generic License. |
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2006 2006 Pontaic G6 PO hubcap Photo by I, Infrogmation June 22, 2007 View photo of 2006 Pontiac G6 Wheel Cover - 1,694KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Generic License. |
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2006 2006 Pontaic G6 PO Photo by I, Infrogmation June 22, 2007 View photo of 2006 Pontiac G6 - 1,016KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Generic License. |
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2006 2006 Pontaic G6 PO Photo by I, Infrogmation June 22, 2007 View photo of 2006 Pontiac G6 - 962KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Generic License. |
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2006 2005 Pontiac G6 photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Photo by Bull-Doser View photo of 2006 Pontiac G6 - 103KB |
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GT 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 GT coupe photographed in USA. Photo by IFCAR September 15, 2007 View photo of Pontiac G6 GT - 64KB |
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GTP 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 GTP sedan photographed in USA. Photo by IFCAR September 15, 2007 View photo of Pontiac G6 GTP - 46KB |
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2007 2007 Pontiac G6 Base Photo by Wicked-6 October 19, 2007 View photo of 2007 Pontiac G6 - 3,024KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. |
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2007 Convertible 2007 Pontiac G6 convertible taken from a car show of modified cars @ the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Photo by Bull-Doser View photo of 2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible - 691KB |
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Halo 3 Halo 3 Pontiac Car. Photo by Gamerscore Blog September 11, 2007 View photo of Halo 3 Pontiac G6 - 697KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic License. |
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2006-present Pontiac G6 photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Photo by Bull-Doser April 10, 2008 View photo of Pontiac G6 - 329KB |
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2006-present Pontiac G6 coupe photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Photo by Bull-Doser View photo of Pontiac G6 - 117KB |
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GT 2006-2008 Pontiac G6 photographed in College Park, Maryland, USA. Photo by IFCAR View photo of Pontiac G6 GT - 223KB |
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GTP Photo by Enrico Stirl View photo of Pontiac G6 GTP - 32KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License. |
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2006-2008 Pontiac G6 photographed in College Park, Maryland, USA. Photo by IFCAR September 11, 2007 View photo of Pontiac G6 - 215KB |
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2006-2008 Pontiac G6 photographed in College Park, Maryland, USA. Photo by IFCAR September 15, 2007 View photo of Pontiac G6 - 211KB |
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2006-2009 Pontiac G6 photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada at Gibeau Orange Julep. Photo by Bull-Doser June 30, 2009 View photo of Pontiac G6 - 261KB |
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2006-2009 Pontiac G6 convertible photographed in Oxon Hill, Maryland, USA. Photo by IFCAR January 10, 2010 View photo of Pontiac G6 - 975KB |
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2007-present Pontiac G6 photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Photo by Bull-Doser June 2008 View photo of Pontiac G6 Convertible - 128KB |
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2007-present Pontiac G6 photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Photo by Bull-Doser July 8, 2008 View photo of Pontiac G6 Convertible - 619KB |
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GXP Convertible 2008-present Pontiac G6 photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Photo by Bull-Doser July 15, 2008 View photo of Pontiac G6 GXP Convertible - 281KB |
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GXP Pontiac G6 photographed in Gainesville, Virginia, USA. Photo by IFCAR April 22, 2010 View photo of Pontiac G6 GXP - 281KB |
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GXP Pontiac G6 GXP coupe photographed at the Washington Auto Show. Photo by IFCAR January 24, 2007 View photo of Pontiac G6 GXP - 428KB |
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Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden July 31, 2010 View photo of Pontiac G6 - 4,627KB |
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Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden July 31, 2010 View photo of Pontiac G6 - 3,814KB |
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2007 2007 Pontiac G6 photographed in USA. Photo by IFCAR May 5, 2007 View photo of Pontiac G6 - 214KB |
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2007 Convertible 2007 Pontiac G6 photographed in USA. Photo by IFCAR View photo of 2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible - 178KB |
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2007 Convertible 2007 Pontiac G6 convertible photographed at le Salon International de l'auto de Montréal 2007. Photo by Bull-Doser January 2007 View photo of 2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible - 427KB |
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Custom 2007 2007 Pontiac G6 coupe photographed at le Salon International de l'auto de Montréal 2007. Photo by Bull-Doser January 28, 2007 View photo of Custom 2007 Pontiac G6 - 1,862KB |
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2007-2008 Pontiac G6 photographed in College Park, Maryland, USA. Photo by IFCAR View photo of Pontiac G6 - 118KB |
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2008 2008 Pontiac G6 Convertible photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Photo by Bull-Doser View photo of 2008 Pontiac G6 - 453KB |
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2008 Convertible 2008 Pontiac G6 Convertible photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Photo by Bull-Doser View photo of 2008 Pontiac G6 Convertible - 1,446KB |
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GT Street Edition 2008-2010 Pontiac G6 photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada at Gibeau Orange Julep. Photo by Bull-Doser May 5, 2009 View photo of Pontiac G6 Convertible GT Street Edition - 199KB |
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2009 GT 2009.5 Pontiac G6 photographed at the 2009 Washington DC Auto Show. Photo by IFCAR February 6, 2009 View photo of 2009 Pontiac G6 GT - 219KB |
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2009.5 2009.5 Pontiac G6 photographed at the 2009 Montreal International Auto Show Photo by Bull-Doser January 17, 2009 View photo of 2009.5 Pontiac G6 - 299KB |
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2009.5 2009.5 Pontiac G6 photographed in Washington, D.C., USA. Photo by IFCAR July 9, 2009 View photo of - 1,419KB |
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2009.5 2009.5 Pontiac G6 photographed in Washington, D.C., USA. Photo by IFCAR May 28, 2009 View photo of 2009.5 Pontiac G6 - 2,388KB |
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Photo ©2011 Bill Crittenden
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"H.I.T.T. Squad" Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden View photo of "H.I.T.T. Squad" Pontiac G6 - 640KB |
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"H.I.T.T. Squad" Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden View photo of "H.I.T.T. Squad" Pontiac G6 - 559KB |
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"H.I.T.T. Squad" Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden View photo of "H.I.T.T. Squad" Pontiac G6 - 608KB |
| Date | Article | Author/Source |
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| 21 August 2006 | Sporty Convertible Pontiac G6 Shows Great Future | Shane Morgay |
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| February 2006 | Calspan On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation Subject Vehicle - 2006 Pontiac G6 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |  PDF - 181KB - 24 pages |
| February 2006 | Calspan On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation Subject Vehicle - 2006 Pontiac G6 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 241KB - 24 pages |
| June 2006 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2006 Pontiac G6 SE1 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 649KB - 19 pages |
| 30 November 2006 | Vehicle Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 208, Occupant Crash Protection; FMVSS 212, Windshield Mounting; FMVSS 219, Windshield Intrustion (Partial); FMVSS 301, Fuel System Integrity 2006 Pontiac G6 Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 17.3MB - 334 pages |
| 3 October 2007 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 118: Power-Operated Window, Partition, And Roof Panel Systems 2007 Pontiac G6 GT 2-Door Coupe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2.9MB - 41 pages |
| November 2007 | Calspan On-Site Child Safety Seat Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2007 Pontiac G6 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 566KB - 39 pages |
| December 2007 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2007 Pontiac G6 SE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 480KB - 25 pages |
| 18 September 2012 | NHTSA Recall 12V460000 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu, 2008-2010 Pontiac G6, 2007-2010 Saturn Aura Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (PRNDL) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| 18 September 2012 | To: Nancy Lewis, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration From: Carmen Benavides, General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 1.4MB - 3 pages |
| 20 September 2012 | The Transmission Shift Cable May Detach From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To: Carmen Benavides, General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 50KB - 2 pages |
| December 2012 | Recall Bulletin: Shift Lever Indicator May Not Display Correct Gear General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 461KB - 9 pages |
| 2013 | Safety Recall Notice: Automatic Transmission Shift Cable General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 131KB - 1 page |
| January 2013 | Recall Bulletin: Shift Lever Indicator May Not Display Correct Gear General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 502KB - 10 pages |
| January 2013 | Recall Bulletin: Shift Lever Indicator May Not Display Correct Gear General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 503KB - 10 pages |
| 23 January 2013 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 123KB - 3 pages |
| 25 April 2013 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 54KB - 3 pages |
| May 2013 | Recall Bulletin: Shift Lever Indicator May Not Display Correct Gear General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 1.1MB - 12 pages |
| 23 July 2013 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 76KB - 4 pages |
| 22 October 2013 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 153KB - 4 pages |
| 24 January 2014 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 75KB - 4 pages |
| 25 April 2014 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 161KB - 4 pages |
| 25 July 2014 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 85KB - 4 pages |
| December 2014 | Representative Letter General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 179KB - 3 pages |
| 10 December 2014 | Recall Quarterly Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 28KB - 1 page |
| February 2015 | Recall Bulletin: Shift Lever Indicator May Not Display Correct Gear General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 557KB - 12 pages |
| 24 February 2015 | 12106D – Safety Recall: Shift Lever Indicator May Not Display Correct Gear, Revised Part Information Section To: All GM Dealers From: GM Customer Care and Aftersales NHTSA Recall 12V460000 | PDF - 3KB - 1 page |
| Post Date | Description | Price | Location |
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| 22 October 2017 | 2008 Pontiac G6  | GSA Auction | Ft. Riley, Kansas  |
