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2007 Pontiac G6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 G6.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2007 Pontiac G6 is a passenger car requiring 5 quarts of 5W-30 API motor oil for routine service, a straightforward maintenance profile that belies a more complicated reliability picture. The 2007 model year carries 1,231 owner complaints and five recalls, with steering standing out as the top complaint area—a notable concern given the model's broader 2003–2014 history, which peaked at 1,909 complaints in 2006. While the 2007's complaint total falls below that high-water mark, it remains well above the model's 2003 low of just one, indicating that the reliability curve had begun to ease but had not yet returned to anything resembling the model's strongest year.

Model year2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731179. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 75 · 525 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP215-60R16OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731179 alt 12690386
Engine air filter	22676970 alt 10366901
Spark plug	12681662 alt 19300872
Battery	88861746 alt 88865311
Serpentine belt	12577771 alt 12594450
Thermostat	12591881 alt 12622410

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	189 in
Overall width	70.5 in
Overall height	57.1 in
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Curb weight	3856 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 60.2 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.3
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	DEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	10 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Upper: 18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	12 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-4-3-2

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.10 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	75
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	525 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	75

Service checks

Pressure Test	15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	185-205 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-60.0
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	56-62
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	56-62
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-60
Injector Primary Resistance	11-14 @ 50-95 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	96 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.023 in / 0.551 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.023 in / 0.551 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.906 in / 0.472 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

74 ft. lbs., step 2: 125

74 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

92 ft. lbs., step 2: 130

92 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

74 ft. lbs., step 2: 150

74 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

92 ft. lbs., step 2: 130

92 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	155

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	44 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
2	140

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep M11 bolts

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	150 degrees; M8 bolts 9-10	150 degrees
1	11 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	75 degrees; Do not reuse cylinder head bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head, head bolt bosses.	75 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	44 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
2	140 degrees; Do not re-use old bolts.	140 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 25,000 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Across the Pontiac G6 generation, federal complaints and recalls spiked dramatically in 2005, peaked in 2006 with 1,909 complaints and 7 recalls, and then steadily declined through 2010. The 2007 model year sits immediately after this peak in the generation's descending arc, registering 1,231 complaints and 5 recalls, which makes it the second-most problematic year on record. For the 2007 G6 specifically, steering issues heavily dominate with 401 reports, followed by exterior lighting (88), the fuel/propulsion system (60), and airbags (59), alongside 54 crash and 24 fire complaints; the data does not specify the root causes for these failures. Because the 2007 model remains entrenched in the high-complaint portion of the generation's lifecycle and carries significant safety-related concerns, it is a poor choice for a used purchase, and buyers should instead opt for later model years where the complaint volume substantially stabilizes.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

932

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

1,231

Owner complaints

54 involved a crash · 24 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’03 ’04 ’05 ’06’07’08 ’09 ’10 ’14

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,231 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering401

Exterior Lighting88

Fuel/Propulsion System60

Air Bags59

Power Train46

Electrical System39

Service Brakes38

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting29

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V252000Electrical System:WiringReported 14/05/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and…

15V064000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 04/02/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 932 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIC5650M	2025-08-06	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP5601C	2025-07-18	Unknown Or Other	This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Group 75 battery Vehicles taking 5 qt Engine oil filter 12731179 Engine air filter 22676970 Spark plug 12681662 Battery 88861746

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 G6 take?

5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 G6 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

2007 Pontiac G6

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Full specifications

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

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