Pontiac models

Pontiac at a glance

We have 16 Pontiac models on file, covering model years 2005 to 2010.

The lineup is made up of 10 cars, 2 SUV -s, 2 minivans, 1 sports car and 1 station wagon.

The Pontiac G3 is the most fuel-efficient at 30 MPG combined in its best version, while the Pontiac GTO is the thirstiest at 18 MPG.

Across all models and years there are 37 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. The Pontiac Vibe has the most (16), and the Pontiac G6 has collected the most owner complaints (2,289). No recalls: Pontiac Aztek, Pontiac Bonneville, Pontiac GTO, Pontiac Monterey and Pontiac Sunfire.

On average, the best version of each model returns 23 MPG combined.

Discontinued models include the G3 (last sold 2010), G5 (last sold 2010), G6 (last sold 2010), Solstice (last sold 2010) and Vibe (last sold 2010).

Across all its models, owners most often report problems with the air bags, steering and electrical system.

Its longest-running model in our data is the G6, with model years from 2005 to 2010.

Every Pontiac model in one line

→ The 2005 Pontiac Aztek is a SUV - offered with a 3.4L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. It measures about 182 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,779 lb.

→ The 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.8L 6-cyl and 4.6L 8-cyl) and front-wheel drive. It measures about 203 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,790 lb (4dr Sedan FWD /Gxp).

→ The 2010 Pontiac G3 is a compact car offered with a 1.6L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. It measures about 153 inches long and 66 inches wide on a 98-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,436 lb (Wave 4dr Hatch FWD /Se).

→ The 2010 Pontiac G5 is a subcompact car offered with a 2.2L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. It measures about 180 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,855 lb (2dr Coupe FWD /Se/GT).

→ The 2010 Pontiac G6 is a compact car offered with 3 engines (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (22 city / 33 highway), 10% better than the 2010 compact car average of 23.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel.

→ The 2009 Pontiac G8 is a large car offered with 3 engines (3.6L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive. It measures about 196 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,885 lb (4dr Sedan RWD /Base).

→ The 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.2L 4-cyl and 3.4L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive. It measures about 186 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,124 lb.

→ The 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (3.8L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl) and front-wheel drive. It measures about 198 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,477 lb (Base 4dr Sedan FWD).

→ The 2006 Pontiac GTO is a compact car offered with a 6.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway), 19% worse than the 2006 compact car average of 22.2 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.

→ The 2006 Pontiac Montana is a minivan offered with 2 engines (3.5L 6-cyl and 3.9L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. It measures about 206 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,575 lb (Sv6 Ewb AWD Minivan /Uplevel 1/Upleve).

→ The 2005 Pontiac Monterey is a minivan offered with a 3.4L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), 2% better than the 2005 minivan average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.

→ The 2010 Pontiac Solstice is a two seaters offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.4L 4-cyl) and rear-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway), 21% better than the 2010 two seaters average of 19 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.