Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 060232007 | 03/01/2008 | 060232007C | 10020816 | Clunk, knock or rattle noise from front of vehicle while driving or turning over bumps at low speeds. *kb (diagnose noise - lubricate inner and outer steering shaft, reposition i-shaft, add foam to radiator surge tank mounting bracket | 01/23/2007 |
| 060232002 | 12/01/2006 | 060232002B | 10019478 | Normal operating characteristics of electric power steering (eps) system during extended lock-to-lock (maximum steering wheel rotation) usage. *tt | 03/16/2006 |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-10183 | 07/01/2010 | 10033624 | Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: special coverage adjustment-power steering assist. some vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a loss of power steering assist caused by electrical input signals within the steering column | 08/30/2010 | |
| 3795 | 10019283 | Electric steering is inoperative with c0545. *ak | 02/23/2006 | ||
| 3797 | 10018531 | Intermittent steering wheel dither after front end alignment was performed. *tt | 01/05/2006 | ||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 3639 | 10016540 | Steering wheel controls inoperative (3 spoke wheel). *tt | 09/20/2005 | ||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE07023 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/25/2007 | 09/25/2007 | LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST | ||
| During this investigation, general motors (gm) indicated that approximately 15,600 model year (my) 2005 pontiac g6 vehicles built from november 3, 2004 through january 5, 2005 may experience a loss of power steering assist due to an insufficient crimp at the torque and position sensor transducer located in the steering column assembly. gm has indicated that it plans to send letters to the owners of these vehicles to inform them that it will extend the warranty coverage for the eps system in their vehicles to 7 years or 70,000 miles.statistical analysis of the failures in the population affected by the wiring crimp problem indicate that the problem is an early life failure that should occur within the terms of the extended coverage.gm's investigation of eps failures in the subject vehicles identified a problem with the connector crimps during the two month production range covered by the warranty extension.during this period the crimps may be asymmetrical, resulting ininadequate pressure on the wire that can lead to electrical noise in the signal from the sensor to the controller.the controller may interpret this electrical noise as a malfunction of the system and default to manual mode (i.e., turn off the eps system).if the power steering assist is lost, the driver information center (dic) displays a power steering warning message, a chime is sounded, andthe service vehicle soon light will illuminate.in manual mode the steering requires increased effort, especially at speeds less than 20 miles per hour (mph).odi's analysis of the failure data show that approximately 30 percent of the complaints and field reports (569 of 1913) involve vehicles built in the range covered by gm's extended policy, which account for only about 7 percent of the subject vehicle population.the complaint rate for the non-peak months is relatively high, at 673 per 100,000 vehicles.the rate for the peak months is 5 times higher at 3,645 per 100,000 vehicles.similar differences are evident in the warranty data, with approximately 27 percent of the eps warranty claims (1120 of 4145) involving vehicles built in the peak months.the warranty rate for the non-peak months is 1.5% and the rate for the peak months is 7.2%.odi identified 9 crashes that are potentially related to eps system failure in the subject vehicles.the crashes occurred at low speeds, such as driveway and parking lot type maneuvers.the crashes resulted in one alleged injury, but odi was unable to obtain information about the type or severity of the injury.none of the crashes involve vehicles built in the two month period covered by gm's extended warranty coverage.the subject vehicles use the same eps system as the my 2004 chevrolet malibu vehicles investigated by odi in ea04-018.although the failure rates are high in this investigation, particularly for the peak months, they are significantly lower than for the malibu vehicles investigated in ea04-018.as in those vehicles, the effects on steering effort are small at speeds greater than 15-20 mph.accordingly, this investigation is closed. the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist. the agency will continue to monitor complaints and information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 02/09/2013 | 81373 | ||
| While driving around a 25mph curve, power steering failed without warning, causing loss of control at the end of the turn. because of the loss of control, i hit a guard rail. no injuries or airbag deployment. | |||
| 01/26/2013 | 118453 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that when he started his vehicle, the power steering did not activate. he had to start the vehicle several time before the power steering activated. after the power steering was activated the steering wheel began to shake violently. while driving at various speeds, the power steering would failed intermittently. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 118,453. | |||
| 01/26/2013 | 118453 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that when he started his vehicle, the power steering did not activate. he had to start the vehicle several time before the power steering activated. after the power steering was activated the steering wheel began to shake violently. while driving at various speeds, the power steering would failed intermittently. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 118,453. mah | |||
| 11/06/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Cid light chimes indicating power steering and check gas cap. took car to dealer requires module to be replaced cost 600.00. spoke to pontiac my vin was not identified as part of a recall because the recall was from a specific plant that built the steering column. i would think that all specifications were provided and built the same way. i have been reading a lot of the other complaints with regards to the power steering on your web sight and don't understand why this isn't being addressed by pontiac. i believe canada issued a recall why haven't we (usa). i was told that i can pay for the repairs and get reimbursed if there is a recall. i can't afford nor do i think i should pay to get an important yet defective piece of equipment replaced in the vehicle i purchased used. it cost 99.00 for the assessment that is not refundable. i see that the is a recall that you are requesting to expand in regards to the pontiac g6 perhaps the power steering or should i say manual steering since that is what my vehicle is at the present time. | |||
| 01/29/2013 | 170000 | ||
| My power steering went out. warning sound came on and power steering illuminated on my screen. i had to drive the car about 50 miles like this. took it to my mechanic and he told me it was an electric assist power steering failure and that i needed to take it to the dealer for repair and that these cars had a faulty steering units and they should replace for nothing. the dealership told me the repair would cost approx $600.00 and that the milage had expired for this extended warranty. i am 20k miles over the 150k cut off. no one notified me that this was faluty or i would have took in for the repair before the cut off.. faulty is faulty no matter how many miles the car has!!!!!!!!!!! this is no way to treat customers! | |||
| 11/06/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Cid light chimes indicating power steering and check gas cap. took car to dealer requires module to be replaced cost 600.00. spoke to pontiac my vin was not identified as part of a recall because the recall was from a specific plant that built the steering column. i would think that all specifications were provided and built the same way. i have been reading a lot of the other complaints with regards to the power steering on your web sight and don't understand why this isn't being addressed by pontiac. i believe canada issued a recall why haven't we (usa). i was told that i can pay for the repairs and get reimbursed if there is a recall. i can't afford nor do i think i should pay to get an important yet defective piece of equipment replaced in the vehicle i purchased used. it cost 99.00 for the assessment that is not refundable. i see that the is a recall that you are requesting to expand in regards to the pontiac g6 perhaps the power steering or should i say manual steering since that is what my vehicle is at the present time. | |||
| 01/29/2013 | 170000 | ||
| My power steering went out. warning sound came on and power steering illuminated on my screen. i had to drive the car about 50 miles like this. took it to my mechanic and he told me it was an electric assist power steering failure and that i needed to take it to the dealer for repair and that these cars had a faulty steering units and they should replace for nothing. the dealership told me the repair would cost approx $600.00 and that the milage had expired for this extended warranty. i am 20k miles over the 150k cut off. no one notified me that this was faluty or i would have took in for the repair before the cut off.. faulty is faulty no matter how many miles the car has!!!!!!!!!!! this is no way to treat customers! | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 85000 | 1 | |
| The steering started to make a pop/ clunking noise. and occasionally the power steering alert goes off. this has been going on for years now. and still happens. i continually hear more reports of this issue and concerned nothing is being done. i have had several mechanics look into this issue and none knows what exactly what is wrong and why it's happening. i've also read about high dollar fix by gm mechanics just for the issue to come back within a year. we need a investigation and a recall done about this before serious accidents or fatalities happen! *tr | |||
| 01/29/2013 | 170000 | ||
| My power steering went out. warning sound came on and power steering illuminated on my screen. i had to drive the car about 50 miles like this. took it to my mechanic and he told me it was an electric assist power steering failure and that i needed to take it to the dealer for repair and that these cars had a faulty steering units and they should replace for nothing. the dealership told me the repair would cost approx $600.00 and that the milage had expired for this extended warranty. i am 20k miles over the 150k cut off. no one notified me that this was faluty or i would have took in for the repair before the cut off.. faulty is faulty no matter how many miles the car has!!!!!!!!!!! this is no way to treat customers! | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 85000 | ||
| The steering started to make a pop/ clunking noise. and occasionally the power steering alert goes off. this has been going on for years now. and still happens. i continually hear more reports of this issue and concerned nothing is being done. i have had several mechanics look into this issue and none knows what exactly what is wrong and why it | |||
| 01/29/2013 | 170000 | ||
| My power steering went out. warning sound came on and power steering illuminated on my screen. i had to drive the car about 50 miles like this. took it to my mechanic and he told me it was an electric assist power steering failure and that i needed to take it to the dealer for repair and that these cars had a faulty steering units and they should replace for nothing. the dealership told me the repair would cost approx $600.00 and that the milage had expired for this extended warranty. i am 20k miles over the 150k cut off. no one notified me that this was faluty or i would have took in for the repair before the cut off.. faulty is faulty no matter how many miles the car has!!!!!!!!!!! this is no way to treat customers! | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 85000 | ||
| The steering started to make a pop/ clunking noise. and occasionally the power steering alert goes off. this has been going on for years now. and still happens. i continually hear more reports of this issue and concerned nothing is being done. i have had several mechanics look into this issue and none knows what exactly what is wrong and why it | |||
| 10/22/2007 | 35000 | ||
| I've received but can't locate documents indicating that the steering column in 2006 pontiac g6 has problems. the steering column freezes up and i can't turn my steering wheel when i'm driving and has almost caused accidents. this has been a big issue and dangerous, in fact everyone refuses to drive my car due to this issue. it's especially bad during the fall, winter and spring searsons, not so much during the summer. i have my grandkids in cars and am so afraid they will be injured. | |||
| 06/17/2008 | 71000 | 1 | |
| In the middle of driving i lose powering steering. i have talked to someone about this, but they said that they couldn't do anything since the car had just passed the mileage that was set. this problem was a consistent problem before the mileage that was set. i had no idea what was going on and since it went away after i turned the car off and back on i thought it was no big problem. it then again happened the following month after that incident while i was driving on i95. i then did a google search on the problem and found that there was a recall in affect since 2007 and this is when i bought the car. gm is refusing to fix the problem that they are responsible for causing. now i have a car that is i can't get fixed just because they did a poor job in putting the information out to the public effectively about the fault. i do not feel that i should have to pay for something that happened during manufacturing process. *tr | |||
| 02/19/2007 | 2500 | 1 | |
| So when i first received my pontiac, i loved the car, but then right away as i would turn i could hear a clicking noise. took it back and they couldn't hear it at the time of service or what ever the incident was. over the years, i was back and forth with the matter and now it has obviously gotten worse. then the power steering warning light came up where my radio is and no check engine light so i figured that it needed more fluid. well, there is no reservoir on the car any where, i had 2 mechanics looking every where and nothing. and recently outta no where as i am driving it just completely locks up on me!! not only is this very dangerous,but extremely scary when i have my 4year old daughter in the car!! so i went on a pontiac web site and the forum said to make a complaint because pontiac doesn't believe this is a big enough safety issue to recall it! while i think it is!! *tr | |||
| 10/22/2007 | 35000 | ||
| I've received but can't locate documents indicating that the steering column in 2006 pontiac g6 has problems. the steering column freezes up and i can't turn my steering wheel when i'm driving and has almost caused accidents. this has been a big issue and dangerous, in fact everyone refuses to drive my car due to this issue. it's especially bad during the fall, winter and spring searsons, not so much during the summer. i have my grandkids in cars and am so afraid they will be injured. | |||
| 06/17/2008 | 71000 | 1 | |
| In the middle of driving i lose powering steering. i have talked to someone about this, but they said that they couldn't do anything since the car had just passed the mileage that was set. this problem was a consistent problem before the mileage that was set. i had no idea what was going on and since it went away after i turned the car off and back on i thought it was no big problem. it then again happened the following month after that incident while i was driving on i95. i then did a google search on the problem and found that there was a recall in affect since 2007 and this is when i bought the car. gm is refusing to fix the problem that they are responsible for causing. now i have a car that is i can't get fixed just because they did a poor job in putting the information out to the public effectively about the fault. i do not feel that i should have to pay for something that happened during manufacturing process. *tr | |||
| 02/19/2007 | 2500 | 1 | |
| So when i first received my pontiac, i loved the car, but then right away as i would turn i could hear a clicking noise. took it back and they couldn't hear it at the time of service or what ever the incident was. over the years, i was back and forth with the matter and now it has obviously gotten worse. then the power steering warning light came up where my radio is and no check engine light so i figured that it needed more fluid. well, there is no reservoir on the car any where, i had 2 mechanics looking every where and nothing. and recently outta no where as i am driving it just completely locks up on me!! not only is this very dangerous,but extremely scary when i have my 4year old daughter in the car!! so i went on a pontiac web site and the forum said to make a complaint because pontiac doesn't believe this is a big enough safety issue to recall it! while i think it is!! *tr | |||
| 10/22/2007 | 35000 | ||
| I've received but can't locate documents indicating that the steering column in 2006 pontiac g6 has problems. the steering column freezes up and i can't turn my steering wheel when i'm driving and has almost caused accidents. this has been a big issue and dangerous, in fact everyone refuses to drive my car due to this issue. it's especially bad during the fall, winter and spring searsons, not so much during the summer. i have my grandkids in cars and am so afraid they will be injured. | |||
| 06/17/2008 | 71000 | 1 | |
| In the middle of driving i lose powering steering. i have talked to someone about this, but they said that they couldn't do anything since the car had just passed the mileage that was set. this problem was a consistent problem before the mileage that was set. i had no idea what was going on and since it went away after i turned the car off and back on i thought it was no big problem. it then again happened the following month after that incident while i was driving on i95. i then did a google search on the problem and found that there was a recall in affect since 2007 and this is when i bought the car. gm is refusing to fix the problem that they are responsible for causing. now i have a car that is i can't get fixed just because they did a poor job in putting the information out to the public effectively about the fault. i do not feel that i should have to pay for something that happened during manufacturing process. *tr | |||
| 02/19/2007 | 2500 | ||
| So when i first recieved my pontiac, i loved the car, but then right away as i would turn i could hear a clicking noise. took it back and they couldnt hear it at the time of service or what ever the incident was. over the years, i was back and forth with the matter and now it has obviously gotten worse. then the power steering warning light came up where my radio is and no check enginee light so i figured that it needed more fluid. well, there is no resevoir on the car any where, i had 2 mechanics looking every where and nothing. and recently outta no where as i am driving it just completely locks up on me!! not only is this very dangerous,but extremly scary when i have my 4year old daughter in the car!! so i went on a pontiac web site and the forum said to make a complaint because pontiac doesnt believe this is a big enough saftey issue to recall it! while i think it is!! | |||
| 10/22/2007 | 35000 | ||
| I've received but can't locate documents indicating that the steering column in 2006 pontiac g6 has problems. the steering column freezes up and i can't turn my steering wheel when i'm driving and has almost caused accidents. this has been a big issue and dangerous, in fact everyone refuses to drive my car due to this issue. it's especially bad during the fall, winter and spring searsons, not so much during the summer. i have my grandkids in cars and am so afraid they will be injured. | |||
| 06/17/2008 | 71000 | ||
| In the middle of driving i lose powering steering. i have talked to someone about this, but they said that they couldn't do anything since the car had just passed the mileage that was set. this problem was a consistant problem before the mileage that was set. i had no idea what was going on and since it went away after i turned the car off and back on i thought it was no big problem. it then again happened the following month after that incident while i was driving on i95. i then did a google search on the problem and found that there was a recall in affect since 2007 and this is when i bought the car. gm is refusing to fix the problem that they are respnosible for causing. now i have a car that is i can't get fixed just because they did a poor job in putting the information out to the public effectivley about the fault. i do not feel that i should have to pay for something that happened during manafacturing process | |||
| 02/19/2007 | 2500 | ||
| So when i first recieved my pontiac, i loved the car, but then right away as i would turn i could hear a clicking noise. took it back and they couldnt hear it at the time of service or what ever the incident was. over the years, i was back and forth with the matter and now it has obviously gotten worse. then the power steering warning light came up where my radio is and no check enginee light so i figured that it needed more fluid. well, there is no resevoir on the car any where, i had 2 mechanics looking every where and nothing. and recently outta no where as i am driving it just completely locks up on me!! not only is this very dangerous,but extremly scary when i have my 4year old daughter in the car!! so i went on a pontiac web site and the forum said to make a complaint because pontiac doesnt believe this is a big enough saftey issue to recall it! while i think it is!! | |||
| 06/17/2008 | 71000 | ||
| In the middle of driving i lose powering steering. i have talked to someone about this, but they said that they couldn't do anything since the car had just passed the mileage that was set. this problem was a consistant problem before the mileage that was set. i had no idea what was going on and since it went away after i turned the car off and back on i thought it was no big problem. it then again happened the following month after that incident while i was driving on i95. i then did a google search on the problem and found that there was a recall in affect since 2007 and this is when i bought the car. gm is refusing to fix the problem that they are respnosible for causing. now i have a car that is i can't get fixed just because they did a poor job in putting the information out to the public effectivley about the fault. i do not feel that i should have to pay for something that happened during manafacturing process | |||
| 02/19/2007 | 2500 | ||
| So when i first recieved my pontiac, i loved the car, but then right away as i would turn i could hear a clicking noise. took it back and they couldnt hear it at the time of service or what ever the incident was. over the years, i was back and forth with the matter and now it has obviously gotten worse. then the power steering warning light came up where my radio is and no check enginee light so i figured that it needed more fluid. well, there is no resevoir on the car any where, i had 2 mechanics looking every where and nothing. and recently outta no where as i am driving it just completely locks up on me!! not only is this very dangerous,but extremly scary when i have my 4year old daughter in the car!! so i went on a pontiac web site and the forum said to make a complaint because pontiac doesnt believe this is a big enough saftey issue to recall it! while i think it is!! | |||
| 05/02/2012 | 83000 | 1 | |
| There was a recall on 2005-2006 g6 however gm indicates that my vehicle was not affected. after reading bulletin 10183a dated may 12, 2012 i contacted gm and took my 2006 g6 in for a diagnosis. i was informed that i would have to replace the assist motor module before they could tell me what else was wrong with my vehicle. my pontiac g6 has experienced loss of powering steering, check engine light is illuminated on the dash. this vehicle loses power steering within the first mile of driving. like vehicles that were recalled for this condition i to must turn my vehicle off and restart the the ignition to regain steering. the vehicle pulls completely to the left if you were to lose control of the steering wheel and there was an oncoming vehicle there would surely be an accident. i keep hoping that i don't get reared ended while making a right turn or hit another vehicle causing front end damage or perhaps injury. there were 15 warnings with my g6. the cost to replace the motor module first quote was 749.00. i was later given a discounted price that gm thought to be fair at 560.00. my vehicle is driven by a young driver. this vehicle as i was told by the dealership is not safe to drive so i should be careful. i tried to ask the gm district specialist who determines the affected vin numbers and he did not have that answer. *tr | |||
| 05/02/2012 | 83000 | ||
| There was a recall on 2005-2006 g6 however gm indicates that my vehicle was not affected. after reading bulletin 10183a dated may 12, 2012 i contacted gm and took my 2006 g6 in for a diagnosis. i was informed that i would have to replace the assist motor module before they could tell me what else was wrong with my vehicle. my pontiac g6 has experienced loss of powering steering, check engine light is illuminated on the dash. this vehicle loses power steering within the first mile of driving. like vehicles that were recalled for this condition i to must turn my vehicle off and restart the the ignition to regain steering. the vehicle pulls completely to the left if you were to lose control of the steering wheel and there was an oncoming vehicle there would surely be an accident. i keep hoping that i don't get reared ended while making a right turn or hit another vehicle causing front end damage or perhaps injury. there were 15 warnings with my g6. the cost to replace the motor module first quote was 749.00. i was later given a discounted price that gm thought to be fair at 560.00. my vehicle is driven by a young driver. this vehicle as i was told by the dealership is not safe to drive so i should be careful. i tried to ask the gm district specialist who determines the affected vin numbers and he did not have that answer. | |||
| 12/27/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, a grinding noise was emitted from the steering column and the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was merged to the shoulder, shutdown, then restarted but the failure persisted. the failure recurred several times and the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the contact was informed that the steering column and modem needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 60,000. | |||
| 05/02/2012 | 83000 | ||
| There was a recall on 2005-2006 g6 however gm indicates that my vehicle was not affected. after reading bulletin 10183a dated may 12, 2012 i contacted gm and took my 2006 g6 in for a diagnosis. i was informed that i would have to replace the assist motor module before they could tell me what else was wrong with my vehicle. my pontiac g6 has experienced loss of powering steering, check engine light is illuminated on the dash. this vehicle loses power steering within the first mile of driving. like vehicles that were recalled for this condition i to must turn my vehicle off and restart the the ignition to regain steering. the vehicle pulls completely to the left if you were to lose control of the steering wheel and there was an oncoming vehicle there would surely be an accident. i keep hoping that i don't get reared ended while making a right turn or hit another vehicle causing front end damage or perhaps injury. there were 15 warnings with my g6. the cost to replace the motor module first quote was 749.00. i was later given a discounted price that gm thought to be fair at 560.00. my vehicle is driven by a young driver. this vehicle as i was told by the dealership is not safe to drive so i should be careful. i tried to ask the gm district specialist who determines the affected vin numbers and he did not have that answer. | |||
| 12/27/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the steering wheel and the steering wheel locked up. the contact merged to the shoulder of the road and powered off and restarted the vehicle and the failure persisted. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. the technician stated the steering column needed to be replaced. the contacted stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions for the same failure. the contact also stated that on the third diagnostic testing the technician stated the power steering modem needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 60,000. dr | |||
| 01/09/2013 | 96000 | 1 | |
| Power steering locked up on me. i just got done drive over 3000 miles in the last couple of weeks. apparently this was an issue with this car, but i never received the letter about this recall. *tr | |||
| 05/02/2012 | 83000 | ||
| There was a recall on 2005-2006 g6 however gm indicates that my vehicle was not affected. after reading bulletin 10183a dated may 12, 2012 i contacted gm and took my 2006 g6 in for a diagnosis. i was informed that i would have to replace the assist motor module before they could tell me what else was wrong with my vehicle. my pontiac g6 has experienced loss of powering steering, check engine light is illuminated on the dash. this vehicle loses power steering within the first mile of driving. like vehicles that were recalled for this condition i to must turn my vehicle off and restart the the ignition to regain steering. the vehicle pulls completely to the left if you were to lose control of the steering wheel and there was an oncoming vehicle there would surely be an accident. i keep hoping that i don't get reared ended while making a right turn or hit another vehicle causing front end damage or perhaps injury. there were 15 warnings with my g6. the cost to replace the motor module first quote was 749.00. i was later given a discounted price that gm thought to be fair at 560.00. my vehicle is driven by a young driver. this vehicle as i was told by the dealership is not safe to drive so i should be careful. i tried to ask the gm district specialist who determines the affected vin numbers and he did not have that answer. | |||
| 12/27/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the steering wheel and the steering wheel locked up. the contact merged to the shoulder of the road and powered off and restarted the vehicle and the failure persisted. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. the technician stated the steering column needed to be replaced. the contacted stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions for the same failure. the contact also stated that on the third diagnostic testing the technician stated the power steering modem needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 60,000. dr | |||
| 01/09/2013 | 96000 | ||
| Power steering locked up on me. i just got done drive over 3000 miles in the last couple of weeks. apparently this was an issue with this car, but i never received the letter about this recall. | |||
| 01/06/2013 | 165500 | 1 | |
| I bought my pontiac g6 2006 from a used car dealership in dec. 2011. i had some pull in the steering when i first bought it. i had my car check for alignment issues, the rotors check and brakes checked. all were ok. was told by mechanic it was nothing to be concerned about. 5 days ago my steering wheel started shaking real bad when braking. sunday jan. 6,2013 for the first time my power steering light came on and steering went out while i was driving . was extremely hard to steer. luckily managed to pull over and turn off car. i turned off my car waited a minute and when i turned back on my car i had my steering back. i could of had a serious accident and i have a teenage driver who also drives my car. it occurred again on mon jan. 7,2013. steering was ok then just out of nowhere steering stops working again while driving. i contacted gm dealer and they said it was not on recall. and that they only have power steering assist covered up to 150,000 miles. i noticed there was recall on the 2005 pontiac g6 power steering. i also noticed that there are alot of complaints over the same issue i have on the 2006 pontiac g6. i am wondering why nothing has been done. *tr | |||
| 12/27/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the steering wheel and the steering wheel locked up. the contact merged to the shoulder of the road and powered off and restarted the vehicle and the failure persisted. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. the technician stated the steering column needed to be replaced. the contacted stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions for the same failure. the contact also stated that on the third diagnostic testing the technician stated the power steering modem needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 60,000. dr | |||
| 01/09/2013 | 96000 | ||
| Power steering locked up on me. i just got done drive over 3000 miles in the last couple of weeks. apparently this was an issue with this car, but i never received the letter about this recall. | |||
| 01/06/2013 | 165500 | ||
| I bought my pontiac g6 2006 from a used car dealership in dec. 2011. i had some pull in the steering when i first bought it. i had my car check for alignment issues, the rotors check and brakes checked. all were ok. was told by mechanic it was nothing to be concerned about. 5 days ago my steering wheel started shaking real bad when braking. sunday jan. 6,2013 for the first time my power steering light came on and steering went out while i was driving . was extremely hard to steer. luckily managed to pull over and turn off car. i turned off my car waited a minute and when i turned back on my car i had my steering back. i could of had a serious accident and i have a teenage driver who also drives my car. it occured again on mon jan. 7,2013. steering was ok then just out of nowhere steering stops working again while driving. i contacted gm dealer and they said it was not on recall. and that they only have power steering assist covered up to 150,000 miles. i noticed there was recall on the 2005 pontiac g6 power steering. i also noticed that there are alot of complaints over the same issue i have on the 2006 pontiac g6. i am wondering why nothing has been done. | |||
| 01/09/2013 | 96000 | ||
| Power steering locked up on me. i just got done drive over 3000 miles in the last couple of weeks. apparently this was an issue with this car, but i never received the letter about this recall. | |||
| 01/06/2013 | 165500 | ||
| I bought my pontiac g6 2006 from a used car dealership in dec. 2011. i had some pull in the steering when i first bought it. i had my car check for alignment issues, the rotors check and brakes checked. all were ok. was told by mechanic it was nothing to be concerned about. 5 days ago my steering wheel started shaking real bad when braking. sunday jan. 6,2013 for the first time my power steering light came on and steering went out while i was driving . was extremely hard to steer. luckily managed to pull over and turn off car. i turned off my car waited a minute and when i turned back on my car i had my steering back. i could of had a serious accident and i have a teenage driver who also drives my car. it occured again on mon jan. 7,2013. steering was ok then just out of nowhere steering stops working again while driving. i contacted gm dealer and they said it was not on recall. and that they only have power steering assist covered up to 150,000 miles. i noticed there was recall on the 2005 pontiac g6 power steering. i also noticed that there are alot of complaints over the same issue i have on the 2006 pontiac g6. i am wondering why nothing has been done. | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 42000 | 1 | |
| My power steering column went out while i was trying to turn into my apartment complex and i almost side swiped another vehicle. i lost all power steering. i went to the dealership and got the problem fixed for $700 and with in the time of the part warranty it went out again. it is now 4 years later and it just went completely out again. i know for a fact that there are hundreds and hundreds of 2006 pontiac g6 owners that have experienced the same problem. this could end up being fatal for someone in the right situation. also when you call to speak to gm about the problem they brush it off as if they have never heard of it before which can not possibly be the case if there are so many people complaining of the same problem. *tr | |||
| 01/06/2013 | 165500 | ||
| I bought my pontiac g6 2006 from a used car dealership in dec. 2011. i had some pull in the steering when i first bought it. i had my car check for alignment issues, the rotors check and brakes checked. all were ok. was told by mechanic it was nothing to be concerned about. 5 days ago my steering wheel started shaking real bad when braking. sunday jan. 6,2013 for the first time my power steering light came on and steering went out while i was driving . was extremely hard to steer. luckily managed to pull over and turn off car. i turned off my car waited a minute and when i turned back on my car i had my steering back. i could of had a serious accident and i have a teenage driver who also drives my car. it occured again on mon jan. 7,2013. steering was ok then just out of nowhere steering stops working again while driving. i contacted gm dealer and they said it was not on recall. and that they only have power steering assist covered up to 150,000 miles. i noticed there was recall on the 2005 pontiac g6 power steering. i also noticed that there are alot of complaints over the same issue i have on the 2006 pontiac g6. i am wondering why nothing has been done. | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 42000 | 1 | |
| My power steering column went out while i was trying to turn into my apartment complex and i almost side swiped another vehicle. i lost all power steering. i went to the dealership and got the problem fixed for $700 and with in the time of the part warranty it went out again. it is now 4 years later and it just went completely out again. i know for a fact that there are hundreds and hundreds of 2006 pontiac g6 owners that have experienced the same problem. this could end up being fatal for someone in the right situation. also when you call to speak to gm about the problem they brush it off as if they have never heard of it before which can not possibly be the case if there are so many people complaining of the same problem. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 42000 | ||
| My power steering column went out while i was trying to turn into my apartment complex and i almost side swiped another vehicle. i lost all power steering. i went to the dealship and got the problem fixed for $700 and with in the time of the part warrenty it went out again. it is now 4 years later and it just went completely out again. i know for a fact that there are hundreds and hundreds of 2006 pontiac g6 owners that have experienced the same problem. this could end up being fatal for someone in the right situation. also when you call to speak to gm about the problem they brush it off as if they have never heard of it before which can not possibly be the case if there are so many people complaining of the same problem. | |||
| 12/26/2012 | 116541 | ||
| My wife was driving on the freeway doing about 67-70mph to work when she started to fell the steering wheel shake then it started to pull left. i have checked tires, wheel lugs, an suspension components. its been about four days now. really bad at slower speeds an she scared to drive the car. so i drove it today an it scares me really bad i can't even think about puting my kids in this car its really that bad please help !! everything is true:( | |||
| 12/26/2012 | 104000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 pontiac g6 steering wheel moves back and forth by its self. when i'm driving the power steering stops working and becomes very hard to steer. *tr | |||
| 12/26/2012 | 116541 | ||
| My wife was driving on the freeway doing about 67-70mph to work when she started to fell the steering wheel shake then it started to pull left. i have checked tires, wheel lugs, an suspension components. its been about four days now. really bad at slower speeds an she scared to drive the car. so i drove it today an it scares me really bad i can't even think about puting my kids in this car its really that bad please help !! everything is true:( | |||
| 12/26/2012 | 104000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 pontiac g6 steering wheel moves back and forth by its self. when i'm driving the power steering stops working and becomes very hard to steer. *tr | |||
| 12/26/2012 | 104000 | ||
| My 2006 pontiac g6 steering wheel moves back and forth by its self. when i'm driving the power steering stops working and becomes very hard to steer. | |||
| 12/26/2012 | 116541 | ||
| My wife was driving on the freeway doing about 67-70mph to work when she started to fell the steering wheel shake then it started to pull left. i have checked tires, wheel lugs, an suspension components. its been about four days now. really bad at slower speeds an she scared to drive the car. so i drove it today an it scares me really bad i can't even think about puting my kids in this car its really that bad please help !! everything is true:( | |||
| 12/26/2012 | 104000 | ||
| My 2006 pontiac g6 steering wheel moves back and forth by its self. when i'm driving the power steering stops working and becomes very hard to steer. | |||
| 11/09/2012 | 87000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering failed, causing the contact to merge out of their lane. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the contact was informed that the failure could be related to a module. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 88,500. kmj | |||
| 11/09/2012 | 87000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 40 mph the power steering failed forcing the contact to steer the vehicle into a lane unsafely. the failure had recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and was informed it might be a module. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 88,500. dt | |||
| 11/30/2012 | 1 | ||
| Last night on two occasions my power steering stopped working and the lights on my dashboard went off as well as my headlights. the power steering warning light and battery light came on. once while pulling into a parking spot i almost hit another vehicle and then again while pulling onto on coming traffic. my car wouldn't turn and there was a bus coming my direction. i could have easily gotten into a serious accident. this problem is very dangerous and scary. i will not be able to drive my car until this problem is solved. please help! *tr | |||
| 11/30/2012 | |||
| Last night on two occasions my power steering stopped working and the lights on my dashboard went off as well as my headlights. the power steering warning light and battery light came on. once while pulling into a parking spot i almost hit another vehicle and then again while pulling onto on coming traffic. my car wouldn' turn and there was a bus coming my direction. i could have easily gotten into a serious accident. this problem is very dangerous and scary. i will not be able to drive my car until this problem is solved. please help! | |||
| 11/27/2012 | 59000 | 1 | |
| 2 days in a row i have been pulling into parking spaces when all of a sudden my power steering stops working, the power steering light comes on, and a alert chime sounds. pontiac has recalled other makes/models for this exact problem, but the 2006 g6 was not included in this recall. my car is becoming dangerous to drive because of this defect. there are plenty of reports of this online. why is pontiac not being required to recall these faulty cars? 2 months ago i contacted pontiac because my car was leaking fuel from the gas line. this was happening because of a faulty plastic part in the fuel pump. again, pontiac had a partial recall for this exact same part, and the exact same problem on other models, but no recall for the 2006 g6. since leaking fuel is a hazard to my family i was forced to get this fixed, and pontiac did not reimburse or help with the cost. again, why is pontiac not being required to recall these faulty cars that are dangerous to the families who are driving them? *tr | |||
| 11/30/2012 | |||
| Last night on two occasions my power steering stopped working and the lights on my dashboard went off as well as my headlights. the power steering warning light and battery light came on. once while pulling into a parking spot i almost hit another vehicle and then again while pulling onto on coming traffic. my car wouldn' turn and there was a bus coming my direction. i could have easily gotten into a serious accident. this problem is very dangerous and scary. i will not be able to drive my car until this problem is solved. please help! | |||
| 11/27/2012 | 59000 | ||
| 2 days in a row i have been pulling into parking spaces when all of a sudden my power steering stops working, the power steering light comes on, and a alert chime sounds. pontiac has recalled other makes/models for this exact problem, but the 2006 g6 was not included in this recall. my car is becoming dangerous to drive because of this defect. there are plenty of reports of this online. why is pontiac not being required to recall these faulty cars? 2 months ago i contacted pontiac because my car was leaking fuel from the gas line. this was happening because of a faulty plastic part in the fuel pump. again, pontiac had a partial recall for this exact same part, and the exact same problem on other models, but no recall for the 2006 g6. since leaking fuel is a hazard to my family i was forced to get this fixed, and pontiac did not reimburse or help with the cost. again, why is pontiac not being required to recall these faulty cars that are dangerous to the families who are driving them? | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 109000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the steering became difficult to maneuver. the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the warning chime began to sound. the contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and shut the engine off. after restarting the vehicle regained power steering. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact stated there was a manufacturer recall for the power steering. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the manufacturer recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000. | |||
| 11/27/2012 | 59000 | ||
| 2 days in a row i have been pulling into parking spaces when all of a sudden my power steering stops working, the power steering light comes on, and a alert chime sounds. pontiac has recalled other makes/models for this exact problem, but the 2006 g6 was not included in this recall. my car is becoming dangerous to drive because of this defect. there are plenty of reports of this online. why is pontiac not being required to recall these faulty cars? 2 months ago i contacted pontiac because my car was leaking fuel from the gas line. this was happening because of a faulty plastic part in the fuel pump. again, pontiac had a partial recall for this exact same part, and the exact same problem on other models, but no recall for the 2006 g6. since leaking fuel is a hazard to my family i was forced to get this fixed, and pontiac did not reimburse or help with the cost. again, why is pontiac not being required to recall these faulty cars that are dangerous to the families who are driving them? | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 109000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the steering became difficult to maneuver. the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the warning chime began to sound. the contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and shut the engine off. after restarting the vehicle regained power steering. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact stated there was a manufacturer recall for the power steering. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the manufacturer recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000. | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 109000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the steering became difficult to maneuver. the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the warning chime began to sound. the contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and shut the engine off. after restarting the vehicle regained power steering. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact stated there was a manufacturer recall for the power steering. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the manufacturer recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000. pmb | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 109000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 50 mph the steering became difficult to maneuver. the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the warning chime began to sound. the contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and shut the engine off. after restarting the vehicle it regained power steering. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact stated there was a manufacturer recall for the power steering. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the manufacturer recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000. da | |||
| 11/10/2012 | 138427 | 1 | |
| The steering wheel seemed to be jerking and shaking. while leaving the store, i was turning right when i heard a bell sound and on the display panel it read power steering. i tried to turn the steering wheel but it would barely move. steering wheel feels like it is locked up. i had to drive home very carefully to keep from having an accident. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2012 | 138427 | ||
| The steering wheel seemed to be jerking and shaking. while leaving the store, i was turning right when i heard a bell sound and on the display panel it read power steering. i tried to turn the steering wheel but it would barely move.steering wheel feels like it is locked up. i had to drive home very carefully to keep from having an accident. | |||
| 10/07/2012 | 88000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, an abnormal grinding noise was emitted from the vehicle. as the contact approached a turn, he realized that the power steering assist had failed. the check engine warning light was also illuminated as the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was inspected by the contact | |||
| 11/05/2012 | 74000 | 1 | |
| As i was coming up to a stop light i heard the warning chimes ,looked at the radio and it read power steering.. i heard a pop and then could not turn the wheel at all.. luckily i had the red light or i could have had a major wreck since i was pulling onto a major highway! turned the car off and like magic... the steering returned. why has this not been a car that has been recalled. a life should not have to be lost in order for this to happen...i want answers!! *tr | |||
| 10/07/2012 | 88000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, an abnormal grinding noise was emitted from the vehicle. as the contact approached a turn, he realized that the power steering assist had failed. the check engine warning light was also illuminated as the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was inspected by the contact | |||
| 11/05/2012 | 74000 | 1 | |
| As i was coming up to a stop light i heard the warning chimes ,looked at the radio and it read power steering.. i heard a pop and then could not turn the wheel at all.. luckily i had the red light or i could have had a major wreck since i was pulling onto a major highway! turned the car off and like magic... the steering returned. why has this not been a car that has been recalled. a life should not have to be lost in order for this to happen...i want answers!! *tr | |||
| 10/07/2012 | 88000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, an abnormal grinding noise was emitted from the vehicle. as the contact approached a turn, he realized that the power steering assist had failed. the check engine warning light was also illuminated as the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was inspected by the contact | |||
| 11/05/2012 | 74000 | 1 | |
| As i was coming up to a stop light i heard the warning chimes ,looked at the radio and it read power steering.. i heard a pop and then could not turn the wheel at all.. luckily i had the red light or i could have had a major wreck since i was pulling onto a major highway! turned the car off and like magic... the steering returned. why has this not been a car that has been recalled. a life should not have to be lost in order for this to happen...i want answers!! *tr | |||
| 11/05/2012 | 74000 | ||
| As i was coming up to a stop light i heard the warning chimes ,looked at the radio and it read power steering.. i heard a pop and then could not turn the wheel at all.. luckly i had the red light or i could have had a major wreck since i was pulling onto a major highway! turned the car off and like magic... the steering returned. why has this not been a car that has been recalled.a life should not have to be lost in order for this to happen...i want answers!! | |||
| 10/31/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated as the power steering assist failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the steering component and was unable to locate a failure with the power steering. the failure recurred twice but each time the dealer was unable to diagnose a failure. the contact stated that each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the steering wheel would return to normal. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 40,000. kmj | |||
| 10/31/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated the warning light started to illuminate for the power steering but the steering would not function properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the steering and could not find any failure with the steering. the power steering fail at least twice but the dealer could not find any problem each time after inspecting the vehicle. the contact stated each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer the steering would return to normal. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 40,000. mw | |||
| 10/26/2012 | 147792 | ||
| While backing out of driveway the steering stopped functioning altogether and still doesn't function. this issue nearly caused an accident . | |||
| 09/12/2012 | 105000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the steering wheel would turn on its own. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that the contact would have to pay for the repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 105,000. pmb | |||
| 09/12/2012 | 105000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the steering wheel would turn on its own. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the steering column needed to be replaced and the vehicle was under warranty. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that the contact would have to pay for the repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 105,000. ap | |||
| 10/06/2012 | 83000 | 1 | |
| I have had nothing but problems since buying this car used in 2010. have had the front end tie rods, struts replaced and now the power steering is acting up. i was driving 40 mph and the car started to shake and the power steering light went on , and steering went out. was able to pull over into a parking lot. i turned car off and then back on and power restored. i know it will happen again based on all the other complaints. this problem is very serious and could cause a major accident and there needs to be a recall on this problem. *tr | |||
| 10/06/2012 | 83000 | ||
| I have had nothing but problems since buying this car used in 2010. have had the front end tie rods, struts replaced and now the power steering is acting up. i was driving 40 mph and the car started to shake and the power steering light went on , and steering went out. was able to pull over into a parking lot. i turned car off and then back on and power restored. i know it will happen again based on all the other complaints. this problem is very serious and could cause a major accident and there needs to be a recall on this problem | |||
| 10/03/2012 | 78923 | 1 | |
| I was traveling down a 4 lane highway when my steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn and a warning light came on the display. the car has electronic power assist steering and i am assuming it has failed. this is very dangerous an could have easily caused a accident but i was able to get it off the road. *tr | |||
| 10/03/2012 | 78923 | ||
| I was traveling down a 4 lane highway when my steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn and a warning light came on the display. the car has electronic power assist steering and i am assuming it has failed. this is very dangerous an could have easily caused a accident but i was able to get it off the road | |||
| 09/24/2012 | 77000 | ||
| The pontiac g6 has a faulty power steering system that needs to be addressed. there should be a reinvestigation into this matter. this is a dangerous defect. while it is extremely difficult to drive at low rates of speed it will randomly take off to the left or right while driving at normal speeds. extremely dangerous when going around curves. mine took me off the road and into the median. also, it went out while driving through the parking garage and i nearly crashed into a concrete pilon because the steering wheel was snatched out of my hands when the power steering assist failed. this is car is very dangerous contrary to the previous investigation. this car needs to be recalled. | |||
| 09/19/2007 | 20000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning. the failure recurred sporadically. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the vehicle however, the contact was not aware of the exact repairs. most recently, the power steering assist failed. the contact turned the engine off and restarted when the failure corrected itself. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 09/19/2007 | 20000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning. the failure recurred sporadically. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the vehicle however, the contact was not aware of the exact repairs. most recently, the power steering assist failed. the contact turned the engine off and restarted when the failure corrected itself. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. kmj | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 162000 | 1 | |
| Power steering was lost, light on display stated check power steering. was informed by a mechanic that i would need to replace the steering column. i guess i should have crashed it so i could have sued pontiac for not recalling this issue considering it is well know it's a defect in their 2005-2006 g6's. *tr | |||
| 09/19/2007 | 20000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning. the failure recurred sporadically. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the vehicle however, the contact was not aware of the exact repairs. most recently, the power steering assist failed. the contact turned the engine off and restarted when the failure corrected itself. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. kmj | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 162000 | 1 | |
| Power steering was lost, light on display stated check power steering. was informed by a mechanic that i would need to replace the steering column. i guess i should have crashed it so i could have sued pontiac for not recalling this issue considering it is well know it's a defect in their 2005-2006 g6's. *tr | |||
| 09/19/2007 | 20000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the power steering fail this also happen on many occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the vehicle previously under the warranty. (the contact stated he does not know what the dealer repaired or replace). a few days ago the steering failed again and he had to merge the vehicle to the shoulders, turned the engine off and on before it reset itself. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. mw | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 162000 | 1 | |
| Power steering was lost, light on display stated check power steering. was informed by a mechanic that i would need to replace the steering column. i guess i should have crashed it so i could have sued pontiac for not recalling this issue considering it is well know it's a defect in their 2005-2006 g6's. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 162000 | ||
| Power steering was lost, light on display stated check power steering. was informed by a mechanic that i would need to replace the steering column. i guess i should have crashed it so i could have sued pontiac for not recalling this issue considering it is well know it's a defect in their 2005-2006 g6's. | |||
| 08/16/2012 | 75000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the power steering failed and the power steering warning light illuminated. as a result, it became very hard to maneuver the vehicle. the contact mentioned that failure occurred several times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 75,100. | |||
| 08/16/2012 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the power steering failed and the power steering warning light illuminated. as a result, it became very hard to maneuver the vehicle. the contact mentioned that failure occurred several times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 75,100. pmb | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 95245 | 1 | |
| The steering wouldn't respond, stiff like driving without power steering. power steering code came up on radio and error came up over odometer reading alog f with check engine light. went away after a while but continues to have the no response periodically. code won't go away. *tr | |||
| 08/16/2012 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the power steering failed and the power steering warning light illuminated. as a result, it became very hard to maneuver the vehicle. the contact mentioned that failure occurred several times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 75,100. pmb | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 95245 | 1 | |
| The steering wouldn't respond, stiff like driving without power steering. power steering code came up on radio and error came up over odometer reading alog f with check engine light. went away after a while but continues to have the no response periodically. code won't go away. *tr | |||
| 08/16/2012 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the power steering failed and the power steering warning light illuminated. as a result, it became very hard to maneuver the vehicle. the contact mentioned that failure occurred several times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 75,100. pm | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 95245 | ||
| The steering would't respond, stiff like driving without power steering. power steering code came up on radio and error came up over odometer reading alog f with check engine light. went away after a while but continues to have the no response periodically. code won't go away. | |||
| 08/30/2012 | 5000 | 1 | |
| A year or so after i had the steering rack replaced the first time it broke again and i had to have it replaced again at a cost of 250.00. something needs to be done about this car it is unsafe to drive!!!! ## vin passed ## pontiac 2006 g6 gt ## *tr | |||
| 08/30/2012 | 1000 | 1 | |
| About 6 months after i bought this vehicle i had it at the dealer having the steering rack replaced at a nice price of 250.00 for my deductible. *tr | |||
| 08/30/2012 | 94054 | 1 | |
| My wife was traveling down i-95 south on her way to west palm beach to pick up her medication and she was traveling 70 mph and all of a sudden out of no where the power steering went out and the dashboard display said power steering, she manage to get it off the road without killing herself in a crash. this isn't the first time i have had trouble with this car! it is a very unsafe car and should be recalled! ## vin passed ## pontiac g6 gt 2006 ## *tr | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 95245 | ||
| The steering would't respond, stiff like driving without power steering. power steering code came up on radio and error came up over odometer reading alog f with check engine light. went away after a while but continues to have the no response periodically. code won't go away. | |||
| 08/30/2012 | 5000 | 1 | |
| A year or so after i had the steering rack replaced the first time it broke again and i had to have it replaced again at a cost of 250.00. something needs to be done about this car it is unsafe to drive!!!! ## vin passed ## pontiac 2006 g6 gt ## *tr | |||
| 08/30/2012 | 1000 | 1 | |
| About 6 months after i bought this vehicle i had it at the dealer having the steering rack replaced at a nice price of 250.00 for my deductible. *tr | |||
| 08/30/2012 | 94054 | 1 | |
| My wife was traveling down i-95 south on her way to west palm beach to pick up her medication and she was traveling 70 mph and all of a sudden out of no where the power steering went out and the dashboard display said power steering, she manage to get it off the road without killing herself in a crash. this isn't the first time i have had trouble with this car! it is a very unsafe car and should be recalled! ## vin passed ## pontiac g6 gt 2006 ## *tr | |||
| 08/30/2012 | 1000 | ||
| About 6 months after i bought this vehicle i had it at the dealer having the steering rack replaced at a nice price of 250.00 for my deductible. | |||
| 07/27/2012 | 148356 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. the contact was driving 65 mph, when the power steering failed. the vehicle drifted to the left as the contact attempted to regain control of the vehicle. the contact turned off and restarted vehicle however the failure recurred as soon as the vehicle was restarted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not inspected or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the current and the failure mileage was 148,356. | |||
| 07/27/2012 | 148356 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. the contact was driving 65 mph, when the power steering failed. the vehicle drifted to the left as the contact attempted to regain control of the vehicle. the contact turned off and restarted vehicle however the failure recurred as soon as the vehicle was restarted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not inspected or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the current and the failure mileage was 148,356. kmj | |||
| 07/27/2012 | 148356 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, contact lost power steering. the vehicle pushed to the left on its own. the contact attempted to gain control of the vehicle; however steering was hard and contact was barely able to. the contact was able to stop at a side, and turned off and restarted vehicle. the failure recurred every time tried to turn on vehicle. the contact made several attempts before was able to drive vehicle again. the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however the vehicle was not inspected. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the current and failure mileage was 148,356.yn | |||
| 04/18/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the steering wheel began to shake and jerk. the contact stated that he took the vehicle into the dealer for inspection and they stated that the steering gear rack assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that there were no recalls on this year make and model. the failure mileage was 65,000. ap | |||
| 07/01/2012 | 114000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering assist failed and whenever turing the steering wheel to the right, there was an abnormal noise and the steering wheel would become difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the steering component and advised the contact that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 114,000. | |||
| 07/01/2012 | 114000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering assist failed and whenever turing the steering wheel to the right, there was an abnormal noise and the steering wheel would become difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the steering component and advised the contact that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 114,000. kmj | |||
| 07/01/2012 | 114000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated the power steering failed. every time he turns the steering to the right there would be a noise and the steering would be difficult to handle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop who inspected the steering and stated the power steering pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of this failure. the failure mileage was 114,000. mw | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact was traveling 5 mph when the power steering failed. the power steering warning light illuminated after the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. kmj | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact was traveling 5 mph when the power steering failed. the power steering warning light illuminated after the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. rds | |||
| 12/20/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact received notification from the manufacturer, instructing him to take the vehicle to a dealer to have the steering column replaced. the vehicle was repaired. approximately one year later, the contact lost control of the steering. while turning, the contact lost control of the steering and crashed. the contact injured her rotator cuff. the vehicl e was towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that the steering failure was not related to the steering column replacement. the dealer stated that the steering failed due to the power steering motor and electronic power assist system. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 98,000. | |||
| 12/20/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact received notification from the manufacturer, instructing him to take the vehicle to a dealer to have the steering column replaced. the vehicle was repaired. approximately one year later, the contact lost control of the steering. while turning, the contact lost control of the steering and crashed. the contact injured her rotator cuff. the vehicl e was towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that the steering failure was not related to the steering column replacement. the dealer stated that the steering failed due to the power steering motor and electronic power assist system. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 98,000. sm. | |||
| 12/20/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact received a notice from the manufacturer to have the steering column replaced. the contact had the column replaced one year ago, but the steering still failed. the contact was attempting to make a u-turn and the steering failed causing the contact to have an accident. the contact injured their rotator cuff in the incident. the vehicle was towed to and repaired by the dealer. the dealer stated that the steering failure that caused the accident, was separate from the repair to the steering column. the dealer stated the failure was with the motor for the electronic power assist. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 98,000.rl | |||
| 05/15/2012 | 120000 | ||
| Our 2006 pontiac g6, purchased used for my son to drive to/from school, recently began to lose power steering assist while he was driving. after searching the internet for this exact issue, i see that this flaw is quite widespread and well-known to gm and g6 owners. the nhtsa campaign id # pe07023 downplayed the issue in determining that a safety-related defect does not exist. i maintain that when a g6 driver expects power steering during operation of the vehicle and it fails to perform at the moment it is expected, i certainly would consider that a safety issue. yes it is still steerable, but not in the same manner. the car is outside of any gm maintenance/warranty at this point due to its mileage, so i expect this will be out-of-pocket to repair. this is why i won't buy another unsafe government motors car in the future. my tax dollars supported a company that can't produce functional power steering. i never had this problem from any other make of automobile. amazing bureaucracy. | |||
| 05/16/2012 | 135000 | ||
| Electrical power steering assist went out during driving. this problem has happened multiple times. a chime signal sounds, and a message power steering appears on the information center screen. after this happens, it is very difficult to steer. steering is restored by turning off ignition and restarting vehicle, however; the problem has occurred several times since, intermittently and with no predictability. this could cause an accident. | |||
| 05/11/2012 | 90000 | ||
| While driving the car, the power steering message came on the display. a few seconds later the power steering went out. | |||
| 05/05/2012 | 64000 | ||
| While driving to work i notice my service air bag senor went off. my vehicle only has 64601 miles on it. | |||
| 04/27/2012 | 125000 | ||
| My pontiac g6 has developed the classic power steering failure. going down the road at 35 mph and all of a sudden an alarm chimes three times, power steering is displayed on the radio display, then a click is heard in the dash, then the power steering fails completely, almost causing an accident. this is a common problem with the 2005 and 2006 pontiac g6, and in my opinion, a safety hazard to the driver, occupants, and others on the road. gm has acknowledged this problem and will repair defective vehicles for 10 years or 100,000 miles. i contacted gm, and was told no coverage would apply due to the car having 125,000 miles. they say the car can safely be operated, but with greater effort. most people today, including my 16 year old daughter, will panic and not know what to do when the power steering fails. gm needs to repair these cars before more accidents or deaths occur. your safety may be at risk ! | |||
| 04/28/2012 | 58000 | ||
| My power steering light keeps flashing on my menu display and i have looked online and it seems there are a lot of complaints on this problem but gm has not put a recall on them. i bought my car used last year from a dealership and it currently only has 58,000 miles on it. i am afraid that i am going to lose my power steering and could possibly cause or be in an accident. | |||
| 04/27/2012 | 125000 | ||
| My pontiac g6 has developed the classic power steering failure. going down the road at 35 mph and all of a sudden an alarm chimes three times, power steering is displayed on the radio display, then a click is heard in the dash, then the power steering fails completely, almost causing an accident. this is a common problem with the 2005 and 2006 pontiac g6, and in my opinion, a safety hazard to the driver, occupants, and others on the road. gm has acknowledged this problem and will repair defective vehicles for 10 years or 100,000 miles. i contacted gm, and was told no coverage would apply due to the car having 125,000 miles. they say the car can safely be operated, but with greater effort. most people today, including my 16 year old daughter, will panic and not know what to do when the power steering fails. gm needs to repair these cars before more accidents or deaths occur. your safety may be at risk ! | |||
| 04/28/2012 | 58000 | ||
| My power steering light keeps flashing on my menu display and i have looked online and it seems there are a lot of complaints on this problem but gm has not put a recall on them. i bought my car used last year from a dealership and it currently only has 58,000 miles on it. i am afraid that i am going to lose my power steering and could possibly cause or be in an accident. | |||
| 04/27/2012 | 125000 | ||
| My pontiac g6 has developed the classic power steering failure. going down the road at 35 mph and all of a sudden an alarm chimes three times, power steering is displayed on the radio display, then a click is heard in the dash, then the power steering fails completely, almost causing an accident. this is a common problem with the 2005 and 2006 pontiac g6, and in my opinion, a safety hazard to the driver, occupants, and others on the road. gm has acknowledged this problem and will repair defective vehicles for 10 years or 100,000 miles. i contacted gm, and was told no coverage would apply due to the car having 125,000 miles. they say the car can safely be operated, but with greater effort. most people today, including my 16 year old daughter, will panic and not know what to do when the power steering fails. gm needs to repair these cars before more accidents or deaths occur. your safety may be at risk ! | |||
| 04/28/2012 | 58000 | ||
| My power steering light keeps flashing on my menu display and i have looked online and it seems there are a lot of complaints on this problem but gm has not put a recall on them. i bought my car used last year from a dealership and it currently only has 58,000 miles on it. i am afraid that i am going to lose my power steering and could possibly cause or be in an accident. | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 117000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the contact stopped and shut off the vehicle. after restarting, the vehicle regained power steering abilities. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated there was an extended warranty for the failure but the vehicle exceeded the mileage limit. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 117,000. kmj | |||
| 04/27/2012 | 125000 | ||
| My pontiac g6 has developed the classic power steering failure. going down the road at 35 mph and all of a sudden an alarm chimes three times, power steering is displayed on the radio display, then a click is heard in the dash, then the power steering fails completely, almost causing an accident. this is a common problem with the 2005 and 2006 pontiac g6, and in my opinion, a safety hazard to the driver, occupants, and others on the road. gm has acknowledged this problem and will repair defective vehicles for 10 years or 100,000 miles. i contacted gm, and was told no coverage would apply due to the car having 125,000 miles. they say the car can safely be operated, but with greater effort. most people today, including my 16 year old daughter, will panic and not know what to do when the power steering fails. gm needs to repair these cars before more accidents or deaths occur. your safety may be at risk ! | |||
| 04/28/2012 | 58000 | ||
| My power steering light keeps flashing on my menu display and i have looked online and it seems there are a lot of complaints on this problem but gm has not put a recall on them. i bought my car used last year from a dealership and it currently only has 58,000 miles on it. i am afraid that i am going to lose my power steering and could possibly cause or be in an accident. | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 117000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving at approximately 40 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road. after restarting the vehicle it regained power steering. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated there was an extended warranty for the failure but the vehicle exceeded the mileage limit. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 117,000. da | |||
| 12/14/2011 | 99000 | ||
| Loss of power steering which occurred at least 5 times while in reverse. the last time this occurred was in drive while entering the expressway. with each occurance there was a warning chime and power steering was on the radio display. after restarting the vehicle, the power steering would recover. | |||
| 07/13/2009 | 56000 | ||
| The power steering failed for the first time in the summer of 2009. whenever the weather is warmer than 65 degrees, the power steering fails repeatedly. every time we've tried bringing the vehicle in for repair at our nearest pontiac dealership in union, nj we were told that nothing could be done and every repair would just result in a return for the same issue every 6 months. | |||
| 12/14/2011 | 99000 | ||
| Loss of power steering which occurred at least 5 times while in reverse. the last time this occurred was in drive while entering the expressway. with each occurance there was a warning chime and power steering was on the radio display. after restarting the vehicle, the power steering would recover. | |||
| 07/13/2009 | 56000 | ||
| The power steering failed for the first time in the summer of 2009. whenever the weather is warmer than 65 degrees, the power steering fails repeatedly. every time we've tried bringing the vehicle in for repair at our nearest pontiac dealership in union, nj we were told that nothing could be done and every repair would just result in a return for the same issue every 6 months. | |||
| 12/14/2011 | 99000 | ||
| Loss of power steering which occurred at least 5 times while in reverse. the last time this occurred was in drive while entering the expressway. with each occurance there was a warning chime and power steering was on the radio display. after restarting the vehicle, the power steering would recover. | |||
| 07/13/2009 | 56000 | ||
| The power steering failed for the first time in the summer of 2009. whenever the weather is warmer than 65 degrees, the power steering fails repeatedly. every time we've tried bringing the vehicle in for repair at our nearest pontiac dealership in union, nj we were told that nothing could be done and every repair would just result in a return for the same issue every 6 months. | |||
| 12/14/2011 | 99000 | ||
| Loss of power steering which occurred at least 5 times while in reverse. the last time this occurred was in drive while entering the expressway. with each occurance there was a warning chime and power steering was on the radio display. after restarting the vehicle, the power steering would recover. | |||
| 07/13/2009 | 56000 | ||
| The power steering failed for the first time in the summer of 2009. whenever the weather is warmer than 65 degrees, the power steering fails repeatedly. every time we've tried bringing the vehicle in for repair at our nearest pontiac dealership in union, nj we were told that nothing could be done and every repair would just result in a return for the same issue every 6 months. | |||
| 03/30/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Power steering locked up. dealer told me it was the motor and they would fix for free then called bac 2 days later to say that it wasnt that motor, it was the module. now we are responsible for fixing this even though this is obviusly a manufacture default. | |||
| 10/15/2008 | 42000 | ||
| Power steering stop working, had it replace by a gmc dealer. after a few months it would go out again. this time it would work by resetting it. in feb. of 2009 started failing agin for hours at a time sometimes a day or two. it was replace after an accident to car. it continued to go in and out at certain periods of time. now march 0f 2012 it is completely out. all they want to do is change the whole unit out. i feel to believe that either the parts are defective or the dealers are out to cash in. can somebody contact me about this matter. i think the only reason this hasn't been taken care of because enough lives were not lost. | |||
| 03/19/2012 | 76000 | ||
| As i was pulling into work, my car dinged three times, then power steering was flashed on my radio and my steering wheel locked up! unable to drive my car, i had it towed to a mechanic and the estimated repairs would cost $900! this is a horrible car, as this is just one of the few problems i am having with this vehicle. every time i turn the steering wheel, something in the steering system is making it clank, and when i turn the wheel back it will clank again. if i am at a complete stop and have my hands off the steering wheel, when i apply the gas, the wheel will pull itself about half a turn to the left and as i pick up speed it will recenter itself. when i turn the wheel there is also a grinding noise. the struts have gone bad, which is $450 more, and there is a leak in the front left tire somewhere (not the tire itself, the mechanic told me it was leaking oil somewhere). this is my first gm car, and it will most certainly be my last. | |||
| 03/17/2012 | 90000 | ||
| I was making a turn when my steering wheel stiffen and on my display panel power steering displayed on the screen. every time i try to turn my steering wheel the message comes on the display panel and the steering wheel becomes tight making it very hard for me to make any turns. | |||
| 03/19/2012 | 76000 | ||
| As i was pulling into work, my car dinged three times, then power steering was flashed on my radio and my steering wheel locked up! unable to drive my car, i had it towed to a mechanic and the estimated repairs would cost $900! this is a horrible car, as this is just one of the few problems i am having with this vehicle. every time i turn the steering wheel, something in the steering system is making it clank, and when i turn the wheel back it will clank again. if i am at a complete stop and have my hands off the steering wheel, when i apply the gas, the wheel will pull itself about half a turn to the left and as i pick up speed it will recenter itself. when i turn the wheel there is also a grinding noise. the struts have gone bad, which is $450 more, and there is a leak in the front left tire somewhere (not the tire itself, the mechanic told me it was leaking oil somewhere). this is my first gm car, and it will most certainly be my last. | |||
| 03/17/2012 | 90000 | ||
| I was making a turn when my steering wheel stiffen and on my display panel power steering displayed on the screen. every time i try to turn my steering wheel the message comes on the display panel and the steering wheel becomes tight making it very hard for me to make any turns. | |||
| 03/19/2012 | 76000 | ||
| As i was pulling into work, my car dinged three times, then power steering was flashed on my radio and my steering wheel locked up! unable to drive my car, i had it towed to a mechanic and the estimated repairs would cost $900! this is a horrible car, as this is just one of the few problems i am having with this vehicle. every time i turn the steering wheel, something in the steering system is making it clank, and when i turn the wheel back it will clank again. if i am at a complete stop and have my hands off the steering wheel, when i apply the gas, the wheel will pull itself about half a turn to the left and as i pick up speed it will recenter itself. when i turn the wheel there is also a grinding noise. the struts have gone bad, which is $450 more, and there is a leak in the front left tire somewhere (not the tire itself, the mechanic told me it was leaking oil somewhere). this is my first gm car, and it will most certainly be my last. | |||
| 03/17/2012 | 90000 | ||
| I was making a turn when my steering wheel stiffen and on my display panel power steering displayed on the screen. every time i try to turn my steering wheel the message comes on the display panel and the steering wheel becomes tight making it very hard for me to make any turns. | |||
| 03/19/2012 | 76000 | ||
| As i was pulling into work, my car dinged three times, then power steering was flashed on my radio and my steering wheel locked up! unable to drive my car, i had it towed to a mechanic and the estimated repairs would cost $900! this is a horrible car, as this is just one of the few problems i am having with this vehicle. every time i turn the steering wheel, something in the steering system is making it clank, and when i turn the wheel back it will clank again. if i am at a complete stop and have my hands off the steering wheel, when i apply the gas, the wheel will pull itself about half a turn to the left and as i pick up speed it will recenter itself. when i turn the wheel there is also a grinding noise. the struts have gone bad, which is $450 more, and there is a leak in the front left tire somewhere (not the tire itself, the mechanic told me it was leaking oil somewhere). this is my first gm car, and it will most certainly be my last. | |||
| 03/17/2012 | 90000 | ||
| I was making a turn when my steering wheel stiffen and on my display panel power steering displayed on the screen. every time i try to turn my steering wheel the message comes on the display panel and the steering wheel becomes tight making it very hard for me to make any turns. | |||
| 03/14/2012 | 65400 | ||
| Was backing out of my driveway and realized i could not turn my steering wheel. it took all the strength i had to be able to get my car back into the driveway to park it. there are a lot of owners who are having this issue and i'm surprised there has not been a recall to fix this. i am very fortunate that it didn't happen while driving on the road with my children in the car. help us get a recall for this dangerous issue | |||
| 03/17/2012 | 90000 | ||
| I was making a turn when my steering wheel stiffen and on my display panel power steering displayed on the screen. every time i try to turn my steering wheel the message comes on the display panel and the steering wheel becomes tight making it very hard for me to make any turns. | |||
| 03/14/2012 | 65400 | ||
| Was backing out of my driveway and realized i could not turn my steering wheel. it took all the strength i had to be able to get my car back into the driveway to park it. there are a lot of owners who are having this issue and i'm surprised there has not been a recall to fix this. i am very fortunate that it didn't happen while driving on the road with my children in the car. help us get a recall for this dangerous issue | |||
| 09/16/2011 | 96000 | ||
| As i was casually driving within city limits, my power steering just stopped working. i pulled over and noticed that i was helpless because the power steering is electric and i could not add any fluid. after about 15 minutes or so the problem ended. about 7 months later, the power steering light has started coming on. | |||
| 03/07/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 71,000. kmj | |||
| 09/16/2011 | 96000 | ||
| As i was casually driving within city limits, my power steering just stopped working. i pulled over and noticed that i was helpless because the power steering is electric and i could not add any fluid. after about 15 minutes or so the problem ended. about 7 months later, the power steering light has started coming on. | |||
| 01/23/2012 | 99873 | ||
| The first incident, i was driving and making a turn into my driveway and it became very difficult to turn the steering wheel. this happened another two times before the most recent incident. when i was driving down the highway, the power steering of the car completely quit. power steering flashed on the dash and it became very difficult to steer the car to safety. | |||
| 03/07/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 71,000. kmj | |||
| 09/16/2011 | 96000 | ||
| As i was casually driving within city limits, my power steering just stopped working. i pulled over and noticed that i was helpless because the power steering is electric and i could not add any fluid. after about 15 minutes or so the problem ended. about 7 months later, the power steering light has started coming on. | |||
| 01/23/2012 | 99873 | ||
| The first incident, i was driving and making a turn into my driveway and it became very difficult to turn the steering wheel. this happened another two times before the most recent incident. when i was driving down the highway, the power steering of the car completely quit. power steering flashed on the dash and it became very difficult to steer the car to safety. | |||
| 11/24/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Power steering went out, almost caused a fatal accident on the road. heard about recalls for this but no gm dealership is accepting recalls for this vehicle about this specific problem. a quick search online and there are thousands of users having the same issue. | |||
| 02/27/2012 | 187250 | ||
| I was backing out the garage when power steering got stiff and very difficult to steer. | |||
| 11/24/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Power steering went out, almost caused a fatal accident on the road. heard about recalls for this but no gm dealership is accepting recalls for this vehicle about this specific problem. a quick search online and there are thousands of users having the same issue. | |||
| 02/27/2012 | 187250 | ||
| I was backing out the garage when power steering got stiff and very difficult to steer. | |||
| 11/24/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Power steering went out, almost caused a fatal accident on the road. heard about recalls for this but no gm dealership is accepting recalls for this vehicle about this specific problem. a quick search online and there are thousands of users having the same issue. | |||
| 02/27/2012 | 187250 | ||
| I was backing out the garage when power steering got stiff and very difficult to steer. | |||
| 01/05/2012 | 112368 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the driver was driving 40 mph when the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was then shifted into neutral and shut off. the steering functioned as normal upon restart. the failure had since recurred on one occasion. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 112,368. sm. | |||
| 01/16/2012 | 79328 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact reporting on behalf of someone else stated they were driving 2mph when the steering wheel seized and another vehicle crashed into the above mentioned vehicle. the crash caused head and hand injuries to one person that caused memory loss and a caucussion. the police were contacted and a police report was on file. the vehicle was towed to repair shop. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and current mileages were 79,328. rds | |||
| 03/22/2011 | 71578 | ||
| As i was driving the vehicle power steering light illuminated. lights of the car flickered and then the steering column locked up. i could barely move the wheel even after pulling with my whole body. i am an able bodied 25 year old male and found it ridiculous and dangerous that i could barely turn the car going 55 mph while using all my strength. i got off the freeway after almost exhaustion. i then turned the car off. restarted it and the problem went away. i brought it to the dealership and they stated they could not find the problem. per a special policy #10183 they changed a few sensors and that was it. then on 1/20/12 my wife was driving the car when the same problem occurred while at 65 mph. luckily she was able to get off the road safely. i had to go pick her up and then attempt to drive the car back with its malfunctioning steering. again same problem, steering wheel becomes almost immovable. these all need to be replaced. gm has built a very faulty product that will kill someone...its just a matter of time. this steering wheel is a major problem | |||
| 01/13/2012 | 33900 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering would fail at any time without warning. the manufacturer and the dealer were notified of the failure, but the denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 33,900. kmj | |||
| 01/13/2012 | 33900 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering would fail at any time. the manufacturer and dealer were notified, but the denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 33,900. nw | |||
| 01/14/2012 | 127000 | ||
| I was backing out of my driveway and all of a sudden the dash light concluded there was a problem with the power steering so i pulled back in the drive with great difficulty steering. i am just glad i was at home or even worse, i could have been driving with my children. | |||
| 01/13/2012 | 33900 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering would fail at any time. the manufacturer and dealer were notified, but the denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 33,900. nw | |||
| 01/14/2012 | 127000 | ||
| I was backing out of my driveway and all of a sudden the dash light concluded there was a problem with the power steering so i pulled back in the drive with great difficulty steering. i am just glad i was at home or even worse, i could have been driving with my children. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 66000 | ||
| Electronic power steering problem. while driving, a power steering warning appears on the radio screen. after the warning, 3 tones sound inside the car. then, the steering gets very tight and all power steering goes away. this is a very dangerous situation while driving at highway speeds. the only way to correct the issue is to turn off the car and restart it. this problem can lead to serious accidents when power steering is lost. please report this issue to gm and require a recall before more serious injuries, or death, occur. | |||
| 01/05/2012 | 197000 | ||
| Purchased used 2006 g6 in may 2007. first noticed clunking and popping noise in steering a month after purchase. local dealship did not hear any noises when they checked it over! over the 4 1/2 years that we have owned this car, the noises never go away. steering seems loose at times. driving home from work two days ago at 70 mph on four lane interstate, the clunking noises got worse and my front driver's tire fell off my car. i was able to control the car and get it to the side of the road. thankfully, there was no one on the opposite side of the interstate or near me when my tire went flying off. sure would be nice if pontiac would do something about the steering/suspension problem with this car. have read far too many stories about serious injuries, which i could have caused with my g6. i just got lucky there was no one around me when it happened. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 66000 | ||
| Electronic power steering problem. while driving, a power steering warning appears on the radio screen. after the warning, 3 tones sound inside the car. then, the steering gets very tight and all power steering goes away. this is a very dangerous situation while driving at highway speeds. the only way to correct the issue is to turn off the car and restart it. this problem can lead to serious accidents when power steering is lost. please report this issue to gm and require a recall before more serious injuries, or death, occur. | |||
| 01/05/2012 | 197000 | ||
| Purchased used 2006 g6 in may 2007. first noticed clunking and popping noise in steering a month after purchase. local dealship did not hear any noises when they checked it over! over the 4 1/2 years that we have owned this car, the noises never go away. steering seems loose at times. driving home from work two days ago at 70 mph on four lane interstate, the clunking noises got worse and my front driver's tire fell off my car. i was able to control the car and get it to the side of the road. thankfully, there was no one on the opposite side of the interstate or near me when my tire went flying off. sure would be nice if pontiac would do something about the steering/suspension problem with this car. have read far too many stories about serious injuries, which i could have caused with my g6. i just got lucky there was no one around me when it happened. | |||
| 01/06/2012 | 96000 | ||
| The power steering light comes on the radio message center. it keeps popping up and off. there is no area to add more or find out what is going on. it keeps failing. this is not the first g6 to do this and needs to be fixed by the manufacturers | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 66000 | ||
| Electronic power steering problem. while driving, a power steering warning appears on the radio screen. after the warning, 3 tones sound inside the car. then, the steering gets very tight and all power steering goes away. this is a very dangerous situation while driving at highway speeds. the only way to correct the issue is to turn off the car and restart it. this problem can lead to serious accidents when power steering is lost. please report this issue to gm and require a recall before more serious injuries, or death, occur. | |||
| 01/05/2012 | 197000 | ||
| Purchased used 2006 g6 in may 2007. first noticed clunking and popping noise in steering a month after purchase. local dealship did not hear any noises when they checked it over! over the 4 1/2 years that we have owned this car, the noises never go away. steering seems loose at times. driving home from work two days ago at 70 mph on four lane interstate, the clunking noises got worse and my front driver's tire fell off my car. i was able to control the car and get it to the side of the road. thankfully, there was no one on the opposite side of the interstate or near me when my tire went flying off. sure would be nice if pontiac would do something about the steering/suspension problem with this car. have read far too many stories about serious injuries, which i could have caused with my g6. i just got lucky there was no one around me when it happened. | |||
| 01/06/2012 | 96000 | ||
| The power steering light comes on the radio message center. it keeps popping up and off. there is no area to add more or find out what is going on. it keeps failing. this is not the first g6 to do this and needs to be fixed by the manufacturers | |||
| 11/23/2011 | 76453 | ||
| Driving down the street, steering wheel began to quiver and the power steering cut out. when i attempted to turn a corner, it was almost impossible to turn. i pulled over and shut the car off. when i started the car, the power steering came back on. this has happened several times. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 66000 | ||
| Electronic power steering problem. while driving, a power steering warning appears on the radio screen. after the warning, 3 tones sound inside the car. then, the steering gets very tight and all power steering goes away. this is a very dangerous situation while driving at highway speeds. the only way to correct the issue is to turn off the car and restart it. this problem can lead to serious accidents when power steering is lost. please report this issue to gm and require a recall before more serious injuries, or death, occur. | |||
| 01/05/2012 | 197000 | ||
| Purchased used 2006 g6 in may 2007. first noticed clunking and popping noise in steering a month after purchase. local dealship did not hear any noises when they checked it over! over the 4 1/2 years that we have owned this car, the noises never go away. steering seems loose at times. driving home from work two days ago at 70 mph on four lane interstate, the clunking noises got worse and my front driver's tire fell off my car. i was able to control the car and get it to the side of the road. thankfully, there was no one on the opposite side of the interstate or near me when my tire went flying off. sure would be nice if pontiac would do something about the steering/suspension problem with this car. have read far too many stories about serious injuries, which i could have caused with my g6. i just got lucky there was no one around me when it happened. | |||
| 01/06/2012 | 96000 | ||
| The power steering light comes on the radio message center. it keeps popping up and off. there is no area to add more or find out what is going on. it keeps failing. this is not the first g6 to do this and needs to be fixed by the manufacturers | |||
| 11/23/2011 | 76453 | ||
| Driving down the street, steering wheel began to quiver and the power steering cut out. when i attempted to turn a corner, it was almost impossible to turn. i pulled over and shut the car off. when i started the car, the power steering came back on. this has happened several times. | |||
| 01/23/2009 | 60000 | ||
| While driving the car the power steering randomly goes out. the display will say power steerling and will ding. very hard to turn. had it fixed at dealer and then it occured a few months later. | |||
| 01/05/2012 | 197000 | ||
| Purchased used 2006 g6 in may 2007. first noticed clunking and popping noise in steering a month after purchase. local dealship did not hear any noises when they checked it over! over the 4 1/2 years that we have owned this car, the noises never go away. steering seems loose at times. driving home from work two days ago at 70 mph on four lane interstate, the clunking noises got worse and my front driver's tire fell off my car. i was able to control the car and get it to the side of the road. thankfully, there was no one on the opposite side of the interstate or near me when my tire went flying off. sure would be nice if pontiac would do something about the steering/suspension problem with this car. have read far too many stories about serious injuries, which i could have caused with my g6. i just got lucky there was no one around me when it happened. | |||
| 01/06/2012 | 96000 | ||
| The power steering light comes on the radio message center. it keeps popping up and off. there is no area to add more or find out what is going on. it keeps failing. this is not the first g6 to do this and needs to be fixed by the manufacturers | |||
| 11/23/2011 | 76453 | ||
| Driving down the street, steering wheel began to quiver and the power steering cut out. when i attempted to turn a corner, it was almost impossible to turn. i pulled over and shut the car off. when i started the car, the power steering came back on. this has happened several times. | |||
| 01/23/2009 | 60000 | ||
| While driving the car the power steering randomly goes out. the display will say power steerling and will ding. very hard to turn. had it fixed at dealer and then it occured a few months later. | |||
| 11/23/2011 | 76453 | ||
| Driving down the street, steering wheel began to quiver and the power steering cut out. when i attempted to turn a corner, it was almost impossible to turn. i pulled over and shut the car off. when i started the car, the power steering came back on. this has happened several times. | |||
| 01/23/2009 | 60000 | ||
| While driving the car the power steering randomly goes out. the display will say power steerling and will ding. very hard to turn. had it fixed at dealer and then it occured a few months later. | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 39000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel seized and the warning indicator began to illuminate. the contact turned the engine off and upon restarting the steering functioned normally. the identical failure occurred two different times. in addition, the front driver's seat partially detached from its frame. the contact planned to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis and possible repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 39,000. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 95000 | ||
| My power steering goes in and out. when i start the vehicle, it usually is working. as soon as i make a right turn the steering turns violently and the power steering goes out. if this happens at speeds over 5 mph, it is very difficult to control. luckily, i have not been in an accident yet, but am feeling the longer i allow this to happen, my luck will run out. | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 129000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering would sporadically become inoperable and would cause the vehicle to jerk violently. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but advised the contact to speak with the dealer regarding the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 129,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 39000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel seized and the warning indicator began to illuminate. the contact turned the engine off and upon restarting the steering functioned normally. the identical failure occurred two different times. in addition, the front driver's seat partially detached from its frame. the contact planned to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis and possible repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 39,000. sm. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 95000 | ||
| My power steering goes in and out. when i start the vehicle, it usually is working. as soon as i make a right turn the steering turns violently and the power steering goes out. if this happens at speeds over 5 mph, it is very difficult to control. luckily, i have not been in an accident yet, but am feeling the longer i allow this to happen, my luck will run out. | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 129000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering would sporadically become inoperable and would cause the vehicle to jerk violently. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but advised the contact to speak with the dealer regarding the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 129,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 39000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel seized and the warning indicator began to illuminate. the contact turned the engine off and upon restarting the steering functioned normally. the identical failure occurred two different times. in addition, the front driver's seat partially detached from its frame. the contact planned to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis and possible repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 39,000. sm. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 95000 | ||
| My power steering goes in and out. when i start the vehicle, it usually is working. as soon as i make a right turn the steering turns violently and the power steering goes out. if this happens at speeds over 5 mph, it is very difficult to control. luckily, i have not been in an accident yet, but am feeling the longer i allow this to happen, my luck will run out. | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 129000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering would become inoperative at anytime and would also jerk violently. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified, but told the contact to speak with the dealer about the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 129,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 39000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 15 mph, there was a loss of power steering and the warning indicator began to illuminate. the contact turned the engine off and upon restarting the steering functioned normally. the identical failure occurred two different times. in addition, the front driver's seat partially detached from the frame. the contact planned to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis and possible repair. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 39,000. js | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 95000 | ||
| My power steering goes in and out. when i start the vehicle, it usually is working. as soon as i make a right turn the steering turns violently and the power steering goes out. if this happens at speeds over 5 mph, it is very difficult to control. luckily, i have not been in an accident yet, but am feeling the longer i allow this to happen, my luck will run out. | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 129000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering would become inoperative at anytime and would also jerk violently. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified, but told the contact to speak with the dealer about the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 129,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 39000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 15 mph, there was a loss of power steering and the warning indicator began to illuminate. the contact turned the engine off and upon restarting the steering functioned normally. the identical failure occurred two different times. in addition, the front driver's seat partially detached from the frame. the contact planned to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis and possible repair. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 39,000. js | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 95000 | ||
| My power steering goes in and out. when i start the vehicle, it usually is working. as soon as i make a right turn the steering turns violently and the power steering goes out. if this happens at speeds over 5 mph, it is very difficult to control. luckily, i have not been in an accident yet, but am feeling the longer i allow this to happen, my luck will run out. | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 129000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering would become inoperative at anytime and would also jerk violently. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified, but told the contact to speak with the dealer about the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 129,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 11/25/2011 | 119000 | ||
| Steering dashboard lights come on and power steering goes out while driving. had diagnostics done by dealer. diagnostic shows problem with powersteering and powersteering motor. totally locks up. have to pull over to a safe place, i have to turn car off and then restart it....this happens a few times a week. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering. the rack and pinion was replaced but the failure recurred. the contact stated that the power steering warning light would illuminate when the failure occurred. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or repaired a second time. the failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 144,000. | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 136000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering failed and with the illumination of the power steering warning light. the vehicle resumed normal operation after it was shut off and restarted but the power steering warning light remained illuminated.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the power steering failed and referred her to an authorized dealer. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 136,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 11/26/2009 | 40000 | ||
| When it is to warm or to cold the power steering fails which is very often. doesn't matter if you have just started the vehicle or been driving it alot just randomly fails. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering. the rack and pinion was replaced but the failure recurred. the contact stated that the power steering warning light would illuminate when the failure occurred. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or repaired a second time. the failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 144,000. kmj | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 136000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering failed and with the illumination of the power steering warning light. the vehicle resumed normal operation after it was shut off and restarted but the power steering warning light remained illuminated.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the power steering failed and referred her to an authorized dealer. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 136,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 11/26/2009 | 40000 | ||
| When it is to warm or to cold the power steering fails which is very often. doesn't matter if you have just started the vehicle or been driving it alot just randomly fails. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated the power steering failed on the vehicle. the contact had the rack and pinion replaced on the vehicle, but that did fix the problem. the contact stated the power steering light illuminates on the instrument panel with the failure occurs. the vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer. the failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 144,000.rl | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 136000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering failed and with the illumination of the power steering warning light. the vehicle resumed normal operation after it was shut off and restarted but the power steering warning light remained illuminated.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the power steering failed and referred her to an authorized dealer. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 136,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 11/26/2009 | 40000 | ||
| When it is to warm or to cold the power steering fails which is very often. doesn't matter if you have just started the vehicle or been driving it alot just randomly fails. | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 136000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph the power steering had failed and the warning light had illuminated. after pulling over she restarted the vehicle and it acted as normal but the power steering light remained on.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised her that it was the power steering and she needed to take it to a dealer. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that there were no recalls on her vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 136,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 11/26/2009 | 40000 | ||
| When it is to warm or to cold the power steering fails which is very often. doesn't matter if you have just started the vehicle or been driving it alot just randomly fails. | |||
| 11/27/2011 | 52955 | ||
| Power steering displayed over the radio screen, steering started to feel tight and shook. i was able to make it home but after all the reports of the steering locking and accidents on the highway, i am afraid to drive my car. | |||
| 09/15/2011 | 81000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering line melted as a result of it being located closely to the exhaust. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 81,000. | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 41000 | ||
| Loss of power assist steering. | |||
| 11/27/2011 | 52955 | ||
| Power steering displayed over the radio screen, steering started to feel tight and shook. i was able to make it home but after all the reports of the steering locking and accidents on the highway, i am afraid to drive my car. | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 41000 | ||
| Loss of power assist steering. | |||
| 11/26/2011 | 128000 | ||
| I almost got into a terrible accident with my four children this morning. i was going about 50mph and lost all steering in my car. my children were screaming. it is a good thing no one was behind me because i would have either went into a tree/woods or someone would have rear ended me. thank god we are all ok. there has been a knock in the steering ever since i bought it. my mechanic says that it would cost a lot just for him to get into the dash to see what part it needs. but this steering issue to not safe. thank you for your time. | |||
| 11/27/2011 | 52955 | ||
| Power steering displayed over the radio screen, steering started to feel tight and shook. i was able to make it home but after all the reports of the steering locking and accidents on the highway, i am afraid to drive my car. | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 41000 | ||
| Loss of power assist steering. | |||
| 11/26/2011 | 128000 | ||
| I almost got into a terrible accident with my four children this morning. i was going about 50mph and lost all steering in my car. my children were screaming. it is a good thing no one was behind me because i would have either went into a tree/woods or someone would have rear ended me. thank god we are all ok. there has been a knock in the steering ever since i bought it. my mechanic says that it would cost a lot just for him to get into the dash to see what part it needs. but this steering issue to not safe. thank you for your time. | |||
| 11/27/2011 | 52955 | ||
| Power steering displayed over the radio screen, steering started to feel tight and shook. i was able to make it home but after all the reports of the steering locking and accidents on the highway, i am afraid to drive my car. | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 41000 | ||
| Loss of power assist steering. | |||
| 11/26/2011 | 128000 | ||
| I almost got into a terrible accident with my four children this morning. i was going about 50mph and lost all steering in my car. my children were screaming. it is a good thing no one was behind me because i would have either went into a tree/woods or someone would have rear ended me. thank god we are all ok. there has been a knock in the steering ever since i bought it. my mechanic says that it would cost a lot just for him to get into the dash to see what part it needs. but this steering issue to not safe. thank you for your time. | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 41000 | ||
| Loss of power assist steering. | |||
| 11/26/2011 | 128000 | ||
| I almost got into a terrible accident with my four children this morning. i was going about 50mph and lost all steering in my car. my children were screaming. it is a good thing no one was behind me because i would have either went into a tree/woods or someone would have rear ended me. thank god we are all ok. there has been a knock in the steering ever since i bought it. my mechanic says that it would cost a lot just for him to get into the dash to see what part it needs. but this steering issue to not safe. thank you for your time. | |||
| 11/23/2011 | 110000 | ||
| I bought this car a little over a year ago and i have never had any problems with it whatsoever. all of a sudden i go to start my car this morning and my engine light is on. also, my clock is diplaying the words, power steering and engine power reduced. i have no idea what happened but i could not control the car very well and the engine was remming high and low even after i had stopped the car. i had to press really hard down on the brakes to get it to stop moving but the engine was still remming high and low. luckily, this happened as i was just pulling out of my apartment complex so i was able to make it back home. as you can see though, had this happened while out on a main road or on the highway, this could be a major issue or my car just shutting down. | |||
| 11/26/2011 | 128000 | ||
| I almost got into a terrible accident with my four children this morning. i was going about 50mph and lost all steering in my car. my children were screaming. it is a good thing no one was behind me because i would have either went into a tree/woods or someone would have rear ended me. thank god we are all ok. there has been a knock in the steering ever since i bought it. my mechanic says that it would cost a lot just for him to get into the dash to see what part it needs. but this steering issue to not safe. thank you for your time. | |||
| 11/23/2011 | 110000 | ||
| I bought this car a little over a year ago and i have never had any problems with it whatsoever. all of a sudden i go to start my car this morning and my engine light is on. also, my clock is diplaying the words, power steering and engine power reduced. i have no idea what happened but i could not control the car very well and the engine was remming high and low even after i had stopped the car. i had to press really hard down on the brakes to get it to stop moving but the engine was still remming high and low. luckily, this happened as i was just pulling out of my apartment complex so i was able to make it back home. as you can see though, had this happened while out on a main road or on the highway, this could be a major issue or my car just shutting down. | |||
| 07/28/2010 | 89000 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 that has faulty steering. i was going around a turn at 45mph and my steering gave out and i couldn't move the steering wheel as i was going around this turn. thank god there was no one coming the other way, otherwise it would have been a serious accident. several occurances happened like this and my mechanic can't seem to find the issue. on a website called g6 owners forum, i was reading through different people's experiences and there are hundreds of people dealing with the same issue with different years. i have also read that there was one death involved with this very issue and many injuries reported. i really think gm/pontiac needs to step up to this issue and schedule a recall to protect the owners of current gm vehicles. | |||
| 11/23/2011 | 110000 | ||
| I bought this car a little over a year ago and i have never had any problems with it whatsoever. all of a sudden i go to start my car this morning and my engine light is on. also, my clock is diplaying the words, power steering and engine power reduced. i have no idea what happened but i could not control the car very well and the engine was remming high and low even after i had stopped the car. i had to press really hard down on the brakes to get it to stop moving but the engine was still remming high and low. luckily, this happened as i was just pulling out of my apartment complex so i was able to make it back home. as you can see though, had this happened while out on a main road or on the highway, this could be a major issue or my car just shutting down. | |||
| 07/28/2010 | 89000 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 that has faulty steering. i was going around a turn at 45mph and my steering gave out and i couldn't move the steering wheel as i was going around this turn. thank god there was no one coming the other way, otherwise it would have been a serious accident. several occurances happened like this and my mechanic can't seem to find the issue. on a website called g6 owners forum, i was reading through different people's experiences and there are hundreds of people dealing with the same issue with different years. i have also read that there was one death involved with this very issue and many injuries reported. i really think gm/pontiac needs to step up to this issue and schedule a recall to protect the owners of current gm vehicles. | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 112400 | ||
| On or about 8:30 am, 11/16/2011 the power steering failed an experianced driver can keep the car under control but a novice driver probably couldn't. i have been informed that it had happened before. the power assist suddenly ceases when you turn, the words power steering appear on the radio console. it can't be fixed as it does not show up on the computer. | |||
| 07/28/2010 | 89000 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 that has faulty steering. i was going around a turn at 45mph and my steering gave out and i couldn't move the steering wheel as i was going around this turn. thank god there was no one coming the other way, otherwise it would have been a serious accident. several occurances happened like this and my mechanic can't seem to find the issue. on a website called g6 owners forum, i was reading through different people's experiences and there are hundreds of people dealing with the same issue with different years. i have also read that there was one death involved with this very issue and many injuries reported. i really think gm/pontiac needs to step up to this issue and schedule a recall to protect the owners of current gm vehicles. | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 112400 | ||
| On or about 8:30 am, 11/16/2011 the power steering failed an experianced driver can keep the car under control but a novice driver probably couldn't. i have been informed that it had happened before. the power assist suddenly ceases when you turn, the words power steering appear on the radio console. it can't be fixed as it does not show up on the computer. | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 70000 | ||
| I purchased this car from a dealer in may of 2011 and a week after purchasing it, i heard a clunking noise from the steering. took it back and they replaced the intermediate steering shaft. i had 70000 miles on it at the time and now 5 months later the same problem is back. i have only put on 4000 miles on this vehicle since it was replaced and now the part went bad again. there needs to be a recall on this car and the intermediate steering shaft. something must be done about this. it is an expensive fix and i don't have that kind of money to be replacing it every 4-5 months. | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 112400 | ||
| On or about 8:30 am, 11/16/2011 the power steering failed an experianced driver can keep the car under control but a novice driver probably couldn't. i have been informed that it had happened before. the power assist suddenly ceases when you turn, the words power steering appear on the radio console. it can't be fixed as it does not show up on the computer. | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 70000 | ||
| I purchased this car from a dealer in may of 2011 and a week after purchasing it, i heard a clunking noise from the steering. took it back and they replaced the intermediate steering shaft. i had 70000 miles on it at the time and now 5 months later the same problem is back. i have only put on 4000 miles on this vehicle since it was replaced and now the part went bad again. there needs to be a recall on this car and the intermediate steering shaft. something must be done about this. it is an expensive fix and i don't have that kind of money to be replacing it every 4-5 months. | |||
| 10/19/2011 | 105099 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering would fail at anytime. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 105,099 and the current mileage was 105,600. | |||
| 04/17/2011 | 120000 | ||
| The power steering is failing at low speeds while turning corners. there is a loud thump that comes from somewhere around the steering column or just under the dash on the driver's side, the power steering fails, and the driver information system indication lights and power steering failure message appear. this always happens when the car is making a turn so it becomes nearly impossible to finish making the turn because it is so difficult to turn the steering wheel. if you shut the car off and start it back up, the power steering will work again. the problem first started occurring early in 2011 and occurred approximately 4 times during the spring and summer. since the problem would clear if the car was turned off, i ignored the issue for as long as possible. near the end of october 2011, the problem began happening almost continually. if you turned the car off to clear the issue, it would fail at the very next turn. i began looking into the problem and found that this is a known issue to gm. after contacting the local chevy dealership and gm, i found out that gm was offering special coverage for this issue but unfortunately my car was outside the parameters of the special coverage because the coverage only covered 10 years or 100,000 miles. my car was at 122,000 miles. i questioned why a major system of the car was only covered to 100,000 miles and they implied that i had driven my car in such a way that i had caused this problem. they finally agreed that my issue sounded similar to other incidents that had been reported and asked me to take it to the dealer for a diagnostic test. they insisted that there was no recall on my car for this issue, but finally agreed to cover the cost of the repair as an exception to the special coverage they had offered other drivers. i had to fight gm all the way on this even though it was a serious safety issue. | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 112400 | ||
| On or about 8:30 am, 11/16/2011 the power steering failed an experianced driver can keep the car under control but a novice driver probably couldn't. i have been informed that it had happened before. the power assist suddenly ceases when you turn, the words power steering appear on the radio console. it can't be fixed as it does not show up on the computer. | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 70000 | ||
| I purchased this car from a dealer in may of 2011 and a week after purchasing it, i heard a clunking noise from the steering. took it back and they replaced the intermediate steering shaft. i had 70000 miles on it at the time and now 5 months later the same problem is back. i have only put on 4000 miles on this vehicle since it was replaced and now the part went bad again. there needs to be a recall on this car and the intermediate steering shaft. something must be done about this. it is an expensive fix and i don't have that kind of money to be replacing it every 4-5 months. | |||
| 10/19/2011 | 105099 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering would fail at anytime. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 105,099 and the current mileage was 105,600. kmj | |||
| 04/17/2011 | 120000 | ||
| The power steering is failing at low speeds while turning corners. there is a loud thump that comes from somewhere around the steering column or just under the dash on the driver's side, the power steering fails, and the driver information system indication lights and power steering failure message appear. this always happens when the car is making a turn so it becomes nearly impossible to finish making the turn because it is so difficult to turn the steering wheel. if you shut the car off and start it back up, the power steering will work again. the problem first started occurring early in 2011 and occurred approximately 4 times during the spring and summer. since the problem would clear if the car was turned off, i ignored the issue for as long as possible. near the end of october 2011, the problem began happening almost continually. if you turned the car off to clear the issue, it would fail at the very next turn. i began looking into the problem and found that this is a known issue to gm. after contacting the local chevy dealership and gm, i found out that gm was offering special coverage for this issue but unfortunately my car was outside the parameters of the special coverage because the coverage only covered 10 years or 100,000 miles. my car was at 122,000 miles. i questioned why a major system of the car was only covered to 100,000 miles and they implied that i had driven my car in such a way that i had caused this problem. they finally agreed that my issue sounded similar to other incidents that had been reported and asked me to take it to the dealer for a diagnostic test. they insisted that there was no recall on my car for this issue, but finally agreed to cover the cost of the repair as an exception to the special coverage they had offered other drivers. i had to fight gm all the way on this even though it was a serious safety issue. | |||
| 08/18/2010 | 60000 | ||
| I have had a thumping in the car when turning the steering wheel and was told that the steering gear needs to be replaced and there could be other defective parts once they get into it. at present i cannot afford to fix the problem and am saving up to get the $800 repair started. i feel this is a recall issue that gm needs to be forced to recall the g6's for this problem because a faulty steering system is a safety issue. i do not feel safe driving my car but it is the only means of transportation i have, so at this time i have no choice. also, i have had other major problems with this car every year since i bought 3 years ago. the first year was a sensor in the transmission, the second was the catalytic converter, and now this year the thermostat and sensor and this steering problem. this car is a lemon and needs to be recalled! | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 112400 | ||
| On or about 8:30 am, 11/16/2011 the power steering failed an experianced driver can keep the car under control but a novice driver probably couldn't. i have been informed that it had happened before. the power assist suddenly ceases when you turn, the words power steering appear on the radio console. it can't be fixed as it does not show up on the computer. | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 70000 | ||
| I purchased this car from a dealer in may of 2011 and a week after purchasing it, i heard a clunking noise from the steering. took it back and they replaced the intermediate steering shaft. i had 70000 miles on it at the time and now 5 months later the same problem is back. i have only put on 4000 miles on this vehicle since it was replaced and now the part went bad again. there needs to be a recall on this car and the intermediate steering shaft. something must be done about this. it is an expensive fix and i don't have that kind of money to be replacing it every 4-5 months. | |||
| 10/19/2011 | 105099 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering would fail at anytime. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 105,099 and the current mileage was 105,600. kmj | |||
| 04/17/2011 | 120000 | ||
| The power steering is failing at low speeds while turning corners. there is a loud thump that comes from somewhere around the steering column or just under the dash on the driver's side, the power steering fails, and the driver information system indication lights and power steering failure message appear. this always happens when the car is making a turn so it becomes nearly impossible to finish making the turn because it is so difficult to turn the steering wheel. if you shut the car off and start it back up, the power steering will work again. the problem first started occurring early in 2011 and occurred approximately 4 times during the spring and summer. since the problem would clear if the car was turned off, i ignored the issue for as long as possible. near the end of october 2011, the problem began happening almost continually. if you turned the car off to clear the issue, it would fail at the very next turn. i began looking into the problem and found that this is a known issue to gm. after contacting the local chevy dealership and gm, i found out that gm was offering special coverage for this issue but unfortunately my car was outside the parameters of the special coverage because the coverage only covered 10 years or 100,000 miles. my car was at 122,000 miles. i questioned why a major system of the car was only covered to 100,000 miles and they implied that i had driven my car in such a way that i had caused this problem. they finally agreed that my issue sounded similar to other incidents that had been reported and asked me to take it to the dealer for a diagnostic test. they insisted that there was no recall on my car for this issue, but finally agreed to cover the cost of the repair as an exception to the special coverage they had offered other drivers. i had to fight gm all the way on this even though it was a serious safety issue. | |||
| 08/18/2010 | 60000 | ||
| I have had a thumping in the car when turning the steering wheel and was told that the steering gear needs to be replaced and there could be other defective parts once they get into it. at present i cannot afford to fix the problem and am saving up to get the $800 repair started. i feel this is a recall issue that gm needs to be forced to recall the g6's for this problem because a faulty steering system is a safety issue. i do not feel safe driving my car but it is the only means of transportation i have, so at this time i have no choice. also, i have had other major problems with this car every year since i bought 3 years ago. the first year was a sensor in the transmission, the second was the catalytic converter, and now this year the thermostat and sensor and this steering problem. this car is a lemon and needs to be recalled! | |||
| 10/19/2011 | 105099 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering would fail at anytime. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 105,099 and the current mileage was 105,600. nw | |||
| 04/17/2011 | 120000 | ||
| The power steering is failing at low speeds while turning corners. there is a loud thump that comes from somewhere around the steering column or just under the dash on the driver's side, the power steering fails, and the driver information system indication lights and power steering failure message appear. this always happens when the car is making a turn so it becomes nearly impossible to finish making the turn because it is so difficult to turn the steering wheel. if you shut the car off and start it back up, the power steering will work again. the problem first started occurring early in 2011 and occurred approximately 4 times during the spring and summer. since the problem would clear if the car was turned off, i ignored the issue for as long as possible. near the end of october 2011, the problem began happening almost continually. if you turned the car off to clear the issue, it would fail at the very next turn. i began looking into the problem and found that this is a known issue to gm. after contacting the local chevy dealership and gm, i found out that gm was offering special coverage for this issue but unfortunately my car was outside the parameters of the special coverage because the coverage only covered 10 years or 100,000 miles. my car was at 122,000 miles. i questioned why a major system of the car was only covered to 100,000 miles and they implied that i had driven my car in such a way that i had caused this problem. they finally agreed that my issue sounded similar to other incidents that had been reported and asked me to take it to the dealer for a diagnostic test. they insisted that there was no recall on my car for this issue, but finally agreed to cover the cost of the repair as an exception to the special coverage they had offered other drivers. i had to fight gm all the way on this even though it was a serious safety issue. | |||
| 08/18/2010 | 60000 | ||
| I have had a thumping in the car when turning the steering wheel and was told that the steering gear needs to be replaced and there could be other defective parts once they get into it. at present i cannot afford to fix the problem and am saving up to get the $800 repair started. i feel this is a recall issue that gm needs to be forced to recall the g6's for this problem because a faulty steering system is a safety issue. i do not feel safe driving my car but it is the only means of transportation i have, so at this time i have no choice. also, i have had other major problems with this car every year since i bought 3 years ago. the first year was a sensor in the transmission, the second was the catalytic converter, and now this year the thermostat and sensor and this steering problem. this car is a lemon and needs to be recalled! | |||
| 11/02/2011 | 60000 | ||
| I have had my pontiac g6 for almost 6 years now, very close to paying it off and now i am having trouble with it. earlier this year i had the faulty catalytic converter. luckily i was able to have that replaced free of charge. now nearly six months later i am having problems with my power steering. like before researching it online i discovered that this is a serious issue that some have been able to have replaced free and others have went through a terrible nightmare. i was on my way to work this morning and was turning out of the parking lot of where i live when suddenly power steering came up on the menu and my steering wheel locked up. with force i was able to maneuver the car over to the side of the road and turned the car off. when i turned it back on it was fine. luckily there was no on coming traffic or there would have been a serious accident. i'm having the car looked at first thing in the morning to determine what is wrong and what is covered. i'm having serious doubts about my vehicle and where will the faulty parts end? i hope the next one will not cause my death or someone else's. gm needs to fix this! | |||
| 02/04/2011 | 94000 | ||
| I was driving my g6 and all of a sudden i hear 3 dings and then power steering came on display and i had no steering, scared me to death. i had my 3 year old granddaughter in the car. i did get to the side of the road safely. turned the car off and started it back up and it was fine. i just thought it was a freak system error. then about 2 months later it done it again. turned if off and started it again and it was fine. then just yesterday it done it again but this time it done it about every 5 minutes of driving. thank god i made it home safe with my pregnant daughter and my granddaughter. i started looking on the net and found i am not, by far, the only person this has happened to. what is gm waiting on to recall this electrical power steering on these vehicles. are they waiting for a bunch of families to get killed or what. you know people work hard to have a vehicle, and i think gm should stand behind their product no matter what. | |||
| 11/02/2011 | 60000 | ||
| I have had my pontiac g6 for almost 6 years now, very close to paying it off and now i am having trouble with it. earlier this year i had the faulty catalytic converter. luckily i was able to have that replaced free of charge. now nearly six months later i am having problems with my power steering. like before researching it online i discovered that this is a serious issue that some have been able to have replaced free and others have went through a terrible nightmare. i was on my way to work this morning and was turning out of the parking lot of where i live when suddenly power steering came up on the menu and my steering wheel locked up. with force i was able to maneuver the car over to the side of the road and turned the car off. when i turned it back on it was fine. luckily there was no on coming traffic or there would have been a serious accident. i'm having the car looked at first thing in the morning to determine what is wrong and what is covered. i'm having serious doubts about my vehicle and where will the faulty parts end? i hope the next one will not cause my death or someone else's. gm needs to fix this! | |||
| 02/04/2011 | 94000 | ||
| I was driving my g6 and all of a sudden i hear 3 dings and then power steering came on display and i had no steering, scared me to death. i had my 3 year old granddaughter in the car. i did get to the side of the road safely. turned the car off and started it back up and it was fine. i just thought it was a freak system error. then about 2 months later it done it again. turned if off and started it again and it was fine. then just yesterday it done it again but this time it done it about every 5 minutes of driving. thank god i made it home safe with my pregnant daughter and my granddaughter. i started looking on the net and found i am not, by far, the only person this has happened to. what is gm waiting on to recall this electrical power steering on these vehicles. are they waiting for a bunch of families to get killed or what. you know people work hard to have a vehicle, and i think gm should stand behind their product no matter what. | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 30000 | ||
| The power steering code displays on the dash. the power steering occasional does not work when car is started. it has to be shut off and restarted. there is also a small clunk sound when turning on accasion as well. the problem started around 30,000 miles. appears to be an issue with the electical power steering assist that several people have already noted. potential for this to go bad while car is in motion. waiting on recall but with pontiac going out of business, never took place. only a special coverage bulletin was issued - #10183 - which may reimburse for the repairs. | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 67000 | ||
| We purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 for our son. over the past two months, we have noticed the power steering fails at different situations. obviously, this car does not have power steering fluid but electric. according to reports, this is a repeating problems with the g6's. is there an active investigation for recall on this problem? | |||
| 04/02/2010 | 75000 | ||
| At least a few times a week, when my car is started i experience a power steering failure. i have to turn off the car and try it again. while driving, it is very difficult to turn my wheel to the right, but when turning left it is completely effortless. i have had mechanics look at it and i have had the rack and pinion changed twice, thinking it couldn't possibly be the power steering pump because it's only difficult to steer in one direction. | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 67000 | ||
| We purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 for our son. over the past two months, we have noticed the power steering fails at different situations. obviously, this car does not have power steering fluid but electric. according to reports, this is a repeating problems with the g6's. is there an active investigation for recall on this problem? | |||
| 04/02/2010 | 75000 | ||
| At least a few times a week, when my car is started i experience a power steering failure. i have to turn off the car and try it again. while driving, it is very difficult to turn my wheel to the right, but when turning left it is completely effortless. i have had mechanics look at it and i have had the rack and pinion changed twice, thinking it couldn't possibly be the power steering pump because it's only difficult to steer in one direction. | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 67000 | ||
| We purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 for our son. over the past two months, we have noticed the power steering fails at different situations. obviously, this car does not have power steering fluid but electric. according to reports, this is a repeating problems with the g6's. is there an active investigation for recall on this problem? | |||
| 04/02/2010 | 75000 | ||
| At least a few times a week, when my car is started i experience a power steering failure. i have to turn off the car and try it again. while driving, it is very difficult to turn my wheel to the right, but when turning left it is completely effortless. i have had mechanics look at it and i have had the rack and pinion changed twice, thinking it couldn't possibly be the power steering pump because it's only difficult to steer in one direction. | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 67000 | ||
| We purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 for our son. over the past two months, we have noticed the power steering fails at different situations. obviously, this car does not have power steering fluid but electric. according to reports, this is a repeating problems with the g6's. is there an active investigation for recall on this problem? | |||
| 04/02/2010 | 75000 | ||
| At least a few times a week, when my car is started i experience a power steering failure. i have to turn off the car and try it again. while driving, it is very difficult to turn my wheel to the right, but when turning left it is completely effortless. i have had mechanics look at it and i have had the rack and pinion changed twice, thinking it couldn't possibly be the power steering pump because it's only difficult to steer in one direction. | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 67000 | ||
| We purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 for our son. over the past two months, we have noticed the power steering fails at different situations. obviously, this car does not have power steering fluid but electric. according to reports, this is a repeating problems with the g6's. is there an active investigation for recall on this problem? | |||
| 04/02/2010 | 75000 | ||
| At least a few times a week, when my car is started i experience a power steering failure. i have to turn off the car and try it again. while driving, it is very difficult to turn my wheel to the right, but when turning left it is completely effortless. i have had mechanics look at it and i have had the rack and pinion changed twice, thinking it couldn't possibly be the power steering pump because it's only difficult to steer in one direction. | |||
| 09/14/2011 | |||
| Power steering light went on. i called serpentini dealership in strongsville were i purchased the vehicle and they told me that my vehicle has no recall. i read up on the recall and my car is doing what the recalls says it does. | |||
| 04/02/2010 | 75000 | ||
| At least a few times a week, when my car is started i experience a power steering failure. i have to turn off the car and try it again. while driving, it is very difficult to turn my wheel to the right, but when turning left it is completely effortless. i have had mechanics look at it and i have had the rack and pinion changed twice, thinking it couldn't possibly be the power steering pump because it's only difficult to steer in one direction. | |||
| 09/14/2011 | |||
| Power steering light went on. i called serpentini dealership in strongsville were i purchased the vehicle and they told me that my vehicle has no recall. i read up on the recall and my car is doing what the recalls says it does. | |||
| 09/26/2011 | |||
| I was pulling out from a gas station when the power steering light went off and within 2 seconds all power steering was gone. afraid to drive any further i parked my car and did what i needed to do. whenever i returned to try and drive my car back home (it sat there for 1 1/2 hrs) there was no problem steering it. i have teen age sons whom drive my car from time to time and if this happens to them while driving there's no telling what could happen. i've called gm and there's no recall on this problem so if i want it fixed it's considered my problem now. i will never purchase another gm car or suv ever again and will also warn my friends. | |||
| 09/14/2011 | |||
| Power steering light went on. i called serpentini dealership in strongsville were i purchased the vehicle and they told me that my vehicle has no recall. i read up on the recall and my car is doing what the recalls says it does. | |||
| 09/26/2011 | |||
| I was pulling out from a gas station when the power steering light went off and within 2 seconds all power steering was gone. afraid to drive any further i parked my car and did what i needed to do. whenever i returned to try and drive my car back home (it sat there for 1 1/2 hrs) there was no problem steering it. i have teen age sons whom drive my car from time to time and if this happens to them while driving there's no telling what could happen. i've called gm and there's no recall on this problem so if i want it fixed it's considered my problem now. i will never purchase another gm car or suv ever again and will also warn my friends. | |||
| 09/14/2011 | |||
| Power steering light went on. i called serpentini dealership in strongsville were i purchased the vehicle and they told me that my vehicle has no recall. i read up on the recall and my car is doing what the recalls says it does. | |||
| 09/26/2011 | |||
| I was pulling out from a gas station when the power steering light went off and within 2 seconds all power steering was gone. afraid to drive any further i parked my car and did what i needed to do. whenever i returned to try and drive my car back home (it sat there for 1 1/2 hrs) there was no problem steering it. i have teen age sons whom drive my car from time to time and if this happens to them while driving there's no telling what could happen. i've called gm and there's no recall on this problem so if i want it fixed it's considered my problem now. i will never purchase another gm car or suv ever again and will also warn my friends. | |||
| 08/05/2011 | 101861 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was safely maneuvered to the shoulder and shut off. upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal momentarily before the failure recurred. the vehicle was driven home and parked. the contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn since the initial failure. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 101,861. | |||
| 08/05/2011 | 101861 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was safely maneuvered to the shoulder and shut off. upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal momentarily before the failure recurred. the vehicle was driven home and parked. the contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn since the initial failure. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 101,861. kmj | |||
| 08/05/2011 | 101861 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was safely maneuvered to the shoulder and shut off. upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal momentarily before the failure recurred. the vehicle was driven home and parked. the contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn since the failure occurred the first time. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 101,861. sm. | |||
| 01/12/2011 | 84045 | ||
| Drove to a restaurant , when we finished eating. i noticed on the radio display it said power steering, was able to drive and turn with no difficulty, when we entered the highway without warning the steering became very difficult, felt that driving the car was unsafe and pulled to the shoulder, turned the car off and called for a tow, but when the tow arrived, i was going to drive the car onto the trailer and the steering had returned, so i fininished the drive home. when you start the car sometimes the steering is working other times it is not. | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 28000 | ||
| My 06 pontaic g6 has had multiple issues with the power steering. while under warranty i had the steering fixed 2 times one of which included replacing the entire steering column. now that the warranty has expired the steering warning has been coming up on the radio display.my car does have lots of miles because i drive 1000 miles a week but, this seems to be a common problem with the 06 g6's. it was so much of a problem that they changed from that type of steering in newer models. the steering will go out in the middle of driving and causes you to lose control the car then must be turned off and on for the steering to begin working again. please investigate this problem it is dangerous!! | |||
| 01/12/2011 | 84045 | ||
| Drove to a restaurant , when we finished eating. i noticed on the radio display it said power steering, was able to drive and turn with no difficulty, when we entered the highway without warning the steering became very difficult, felt that driving the car was unsafe and pulled to the shoulder, turned the car off and called for a tow, but when the tow arrived, i was going to drive the car onto the trailer and the steering had returned, so i fininished the drive home. when you start the car sometimes the steering is working other times it is not. | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 28000 | ||
| My 06 pontaic g6 has had multiple issues with the power steering. while under warranty i had the steering fixed 2 times one of which included replacing the entire steering column. now that the warranty has expired the steering warning has been coming up on the radio display.my car does have lots of miles because i drive 1000 miles a week but, this seems to be a common problem with the 06 g6's. it was so much of a problem that they changed from that type of steering in newer models. the steering will go out in the middle of driving and causes you to lose control the car then must be turned off and on for the steering to begin working again. please investigate this problem it is dangerous!! | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 118000 | ||
| The pontiac g6 2006 is having steering problems alike the other pontiac g models. the electronic steering in the vehicle fails and the steering becomes very hard and it is almost impossible to control. it would be hard for my wife to control it, she is a small woman. it takes a lot strength on my part to steer it. i would like to let other pontiac g6 owner about this problem before they have an accident. | |||
| 09/09/2011 | 45600 | ||
| The electronic power steering stopped working and the power steering light came on in the radio. after i shut the car off and restarted it, the steering working again but it soon failed and went through the process of restarting car to get it to work. it seems to do it more when the steering wheel is turned all the way to the right. it now does it frequently and the car steers so hard when it happens, it would be easy to loose control and crash. pontiac says this is not a safety recall and they will not honor warranty on my car. nhtsa did investigate this under action number pe07023 but pontiac still states it is not a safety problem. i disagree and feel pontiac should correct this prior to an accident happening. | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Bought car on 07/02/11, return car to dealer on 07/05/11 due to popping noise in steering when turning left or right at any speed, even when sitting still. did not do this when i test drove it. started a day or two afterwards. dealer said it needed grease put into the intermediate steering shaft,(without even looking at it) even through there was grease coming out if it. dealer would not cover cost of repair. called pontiac /gmc to see if there was a recall and if they could offer some help on this and was eventually told no. took to another dealership to have check and was told the hold intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. again call pontiac/gmc and received an answer of no help could be given on this problem. quote to replace shaft is $319.00. i was told by both dealers there were no safety issues with this problem, that is would not go out on me while driving and cause a wreck. i dont know if i beleive them or not. no honestly when it comes to buying a car. pontiac/gmc needs to do a recall on this. from all my research on this, it seems to have been a problem with this car from the start, this is a manufacturing problem and they should fix it. not expecting a problem so soon after purchase. i am not able to pay for this at this time. and it does scare me at times, wondering if the steering is going to go out. | |||
| 01/12/2011 | 84045 | ||
| Drove to a restaurant , when we finished eating. i noticed on the radio display it said power steering, was able to drive and turn with no difficulty, when we entered the highway without warning the steering became very difficult, felt that driving the car was unsafe and pulled to the shoulder, turned the car off and called for a tow, but when the tow arrived, i was going to drive the car onto the trailer and the steering had returned, so i fininished the drive home. when you start the car sometimes the steering is working other times it is not. | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 28000 | ||
| My 06 pontaic g6 has had multiple issues with the power steering. while under warranty i had the steering fixed 2 times one of which included replacing the entire steering column. now that the warranty has expired the steering warning has been coming up on the radio display.my car does have lots of miles because i drive 1000 miles a week but, this seems to be a common problem with the 06 g6's. it was so much of a problem that they changed from that type of steering in newer models. the steering will go out in the middle of driving and causes you to lose control the car then must be turned off and on for the steering to begin working again. please investigate this problem it is dangerous!! | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 118000 | ||
| The pontiac g6 2006 is having steering problems alike the other pontiac g models. the electronic steering in the vehicle fails and the steering becomes very hard and it is almost impossible to control. it would be hard for my wife to control it, she is a small woman. it takes a lot strength on my part to steer it. i would like to let other pontiac g6 owner about this problem before they have an accident. | |||
| 09/09/2011 | 45600 | ||
| The electronic power steering stopped working and the power steering light came on in the radio. after i shut the car off and restarted it, the steering working again but it soon failed and went through the process of restarting car to get it to work. it seems to do it more when the steering wheel is turned all the way to the right. it now does it frequently and the car steers so hard when it happens, it would be easy to loose control and crash. pontiac says this is not a safety recall and they will not honor warranty on my car. nhtsa did investigate this under action number pe07023 but pontiac still states it is not a safety problem. i disagree and feel pontiac should correct this prior to an accident happening. | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Bought car on 07/02/11, return car to dealer on 07/05/11 due to popping noise in steering when turning left or right at any speed, even when sitting still. did not do this when i test drove it. started a day or two afterwards. dealer said it needed grease put into the intermediate steering shaft,(without even looking at it) even through there was grease coming out if it. dealer would not cover cost of repair. called pontiac /gmc to see if there was a recall and if they could offer some help on this and was eventually told no. took to another dealership to have check and was told the hold intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. again call pontiac/gmc and received an answer of no help could be given on this problem. quote to replace shaft is $319.00. i was told by both dealers there were no safety issues with this problem, that is would not go out on me while driving and cause a wreck. i dont know if i beleive them or not. no honestly when it comes to buying a car. pontiac/gmc needs to do a recall on this. from all my research on this, it seems to have been a problem with this car from the start, this is a manufacturing problem and they should fix it. not expecting a problem so soon after purchase. i am not able to pay for this at this time. and it does scare me at times, wondering if the steering is going to go out. | |||
| 01/12/2011 | 84045 | ||
| Drove to a restaurant , when we finished eating. i noticed on the radio display it said power steering, was able to drive and turn with no difficulty, when we entered the highway without warning the steering became very difficult, felt that driving the car was unsafe and pulled to the shoulder, turned the car off and called for a tow, but when the tow arrived, i was going to drive the car onto the trailer and the steering had returned, so i fininished the drive home. when you start the car sometimes the steering is working other times it is not. | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 28000 | ||
| My 06 pontaic g6 has had multiple issues with the power steering. while under warranty i had the steering fixed 2 times one of which included replacing the entire steering column. now that the warranty has expired the steering warning has been coming up on the radio display.my car does have lots of miles because i drive 1000 miles a week but, this seems to be a common problem with the 06 g6's. it was so much of a problem that they changed from that type of steering in newer models. the steering will go out in the middle of driving and causes you to lose control the car then must be turned off and on for the steering to begin working again. please investigate this problem it is dangerous!! | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 118000 | ||
| The pontiac g6 2006 is having steering problems alike the other pontiac g models. the electronic steering in the vehicle fails and the steering becomes very hard and it is almost impossible to control. it would be hard for my wife to control it, she is a small woman. it takes a lot strength on my part to steer it. i would like to let other pontiac g6 owner about this problem before they have an accident. | |||
| 09/09/2011 | 45600 | ||
| The electronic power steering stopped working and the power steering light came on in the radio. after i shut the car off and restarted it, the steering working again but it soon failed and went through the process of restarting car to get it to work. it seems to do it more when the steering wheel is turned all the way to the right. it now does it frequently and the car steers so hard when it happens, it would be easy to loose control and crash. pontiac says this is not a safety recall and they will not honor warranty on my car. nhtsa did investigate this under action number pe07023 but pontiac still states it is not a safety problem. i disagree and feel pontiac should correct this prior to an accident happening. | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Bought car on 07/02/11, return car to dealer on 07/05/11 due to popping noise in steering when turning left or right at any speed, even when sitting still. did not do this when i test drove it. started a day or two afterwards. dealer said it needed grease put into the intermediate steering shaft,(without even looking at it) even through there was grease coming out if it. dealer would not cover cost of repair. called pontiac /gmc to see if there was a recall and if they could offer some help on this and was eventually told no. took to another dealership to have check and was told the hold intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. again call pontiac/gmc and received an answer of no help could be given on this problem. quote to replace shaft is $319.00. i was told by both dealers there were no safety issues with this problem, that is would not go out on me while driving and cause a wreck. i dont know if i beleive them or not. no honestly when it comes to buying a car. pontiac/gmc needs to do a recall on this. from all my research on this, it seems to have been a problem with this car from the start, this is a manufacturing problem and they should fix it. not expecting a problem so soon after purchase. i am not able to pay for this at this time. and it does scare me at times, wondering if the steering is going to go out. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 118000 | ||
| The pontiac g6 2006 is having steering problems alike the other pontiac g models. the electronic steering in the vehicle fails and the steering becomes very hard and it is almost impossible to control. it would be hard for my wife to control it, she is a small woman. it takes a lot strength on my part to steer it. i would like to let other pontiac g6 owner about this problem before they have an accident. | |||
| 09/09/2011 | 45600 | ||
| The electronic power steering stopped working and the power steering light came on in the radio. after i shut the car off and restarted it, the steering working again but it soon failed and went through the process of restarting car to get it to work. it seems to do it more when the steering wheel is turned all the way to the right. it now does it frequently and the car steers so hard when it happens, it would be easy to loose control and crash. pontiac says this is not a safety recall and they will not honor warranty on my car. nhtsa did investigate this under action number pe07023 but pontiac still states it is not a safety problem. i disagree and feel pontiac should correct this prior to an accident happening. | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Bought car on 07/02/11, return car to dealer on 07/05/11 due to popping noise in steering when turning left or right at any speed, even when sitting still. did not do this when i test drove it. started a day or two afterwards. dealer said it needed grease put into the intermediate steering shaft,(without even looking at it) even through there was grease coming out if it. dealer would not cover cost of repair. called pontiac /gmc to see if there was a recall and if they could offer some help on this and was eventually told no. took to another dealership to have check and was told the hold intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. again call pontiac/gmc and received an answer of no help could be given on this problem. quote to replace shaft is $319.00. i was told by both dealers there were no safety issues with this problem, that is would not go out on me while driving and cause a wreck. i dont know if i beleive them or not. no honestly when it comes to buying a car. pontiac/gmc needs to do a recall on this. from all my research on this, it seems to have been a problem with this car from the start, this is a manufacturing problem and they should fix it. not expecting a problem so soon after purchase. i am not able to pay for this at this time. and it does scare me at times, wondering if the steering is going to go out. | |||
| 01/06/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the steering wheel would lock. the contact had to restart the vehicle in order to unlock the steering wheel. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic advised that the steering column was defective and needed to be replaced. the mechanic informed the contact that the steering could lock while driving and cause a crash. the contact had not called the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 60,000. | |||
| 01/06/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the steering wheel would lock. the contact had to restart the vehicle in order to unlock the steering wheel. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic advised that the steering column was defective and needed to be replaced. the mechanic informed the contact that the steering could lock while driving and cause a crash. the contact had not called the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 60,000. kmj | |||
| 08/24/2011 | 42256 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and the electric power steering has gone out completly twice in the last year and has been replaced both times. there needs to be a recall on this. i am very lucky i did not get in an accident the last time it went out. i was going down a very step and curvy road her in minnesota and it just went out and never came back on, even after i shut the car down and started it back up, this is a very serious issue that needs to be resovled before someone gets killed. it is almost impossible to turn the wheel once it goes out. | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 64000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gtp. the contact stated that when attempting a turn, the steering would become very difficult to maneuver and smoke was emitted from under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised that there was a leak in the power steering fluid and that the power steering line needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 64,000. kmj | |||
| 08/24/2011 | 42256 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and the electric power steering has gone out completly twice in the last year and has been replaced both times. there needs to be a recall on this. i am very lucky i did not get in an accident the last time it went out. i was going down a very step and curvy road her in minnesota and it just went out and never came back on, even after i shut the car down and started it back up, this is a very serious issue that needs to be resovled before someone gets killed. it is almost impossible to turn the wheel once it goes out. | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 64000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gtp. the contact stated that when attempting a turn, the steering would become very difficult to maneuver and smoke was emitted from under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised that there was a leak in the power steering fluid and that the power steering line needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 64,000. kmj | |||
| 08/24/2011 | 42256 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and the electric power steering has gone out completly twice in the last year and has been replaced both times. there needs to be a recall on this. i am very lucky i did not get in an accident the last time it went out. i was going down a very step and curvy road her in minnesota and it just went out and never came back on, even after i shut the car down and started it back up, this is a very serious issue that needs to be resovled before someone gets killed. it is almost impossible to turn the wheel once it goes out. | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 64000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gtp. the contact stated that when making turns the steering would become very difficult to manuever. she noticed that smoke started to come from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised her that there was a leak in the power steering fluid and that the power steering line needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the power steering line. the failure mileage was approximately 64,000. tb | |||
| 08/14/2011 | 117000 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6. shortly after my warranty with the car dealer expired, my powering steering started to malfunction. the steering wheel would shake violently and sometimes wouldn't work at all. this would happen pretty much every time the vehicle was used. as time went on, it got worse. as of 8/14/11, my power steering has pretty much gone out. it will work once in a while, but when it does, the vehicle pulls sharply to the left all of a sudden. it has almost caused many accidents. when it goes out, the steering wheel is extremely hard to move. you must be moving in order to turn it, and use much strength to do so. this has also almost caused many accidents, as it makes it very difficult to pull in and out of parking spaces. i have researched this online, and have found that many people have the same problem as i do. perhaps they don't know about your site, and that is why there aren't as many complaints on it. if you were to simply search 2006 g6 power steering on any search engine, you would find many more complaints. there are currently 119 complaints alone at carcomplaints.com. the problem is the power steering assist motor. the cost to fix this is between $600-$1500. i simply can not afford that. pontiac needs to make a recall on this so i, among many others, can get this fixed and feel safe while driving. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. while the contact was driving approximately 40 mph approaching a traffic stop signal, the steering wheel began to jerk from side to side and eventually locked. a chime sounded inside of the vehicle with an illumination of the power steering warning indicator. the engine was turned off and upon restarting, the steering wheel operated normally. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the power steering control module was replaced under the manufacturer's goodwill policy. the manufacturer was notified and they advised there was not a recall related to the power steering malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. js | |||
| 08/14/2011 | 117000 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6. shortly after my warranty with the car dealer expired, my powering steering started to malfunction. the steering wheel would shake violently and sometimes wouldn't work at all. this would happen pretty much every time the vehicle was used. as time went on, it got worse. as of 8/14/11, my power steering has pretty much gone out. it will work once in a while, but when it does, the vehicle pulls sharply to the left all of a sudden. it has almost caused many accidents. when it goes out, the steering wheel is extremely hard to move. you must be moving in order to turn it, and use much strength to do so. this has also almost caused many accidents, as it makes it very difficult to pull in and out of parking spaces. i have researched this online, and have found that many people have the same problem as i do. perhaps they don't know about your site, and that is why there aren't as many complaints on it. if you were to simply search 2006 g6 power steering on any search engine, you would find many more complaints. there are currently 119 complaints alone at carcomplaints.com. the problem is the power steering assist motor. the cost to fix this is between $600-$1500. i simply can not afford that. pontiac needs to make a recall on this so i, among many others, can get this fixed and feel safe while driving. | |||
| 03/15/2006 | |||
| Rotors, brakes, and numerous replacement control arms on both sides. | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 65500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated the power steering worked intermittently. he heard a whining and knocking noise when he turned the steering wheel either to the right or left. the vehicle was not been inspected or repaired. the current mileage was 65,000. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable. rvk | |||
| 03/15/2006 | |||
| Rotors, brakes, and numerous replacement control arms on both sides. | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 65500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated the power steering goes in and out on the vehicle. the contact stated the power steering has not gone out yet, but the steering is making a whining and knocking noise when you turn the steering wheel in either direction. the vehicle had not been inspected. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 65.500.rl | |||
| 03/15/2006 | |||
| Rotors, brakes, and numerous replacement control arms on both sides. | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 65500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated the power steering goes in and out on the vehicle. the contact stated the power steering has not gone out yet, but the steering is making a whining and knocking noise when you turn the steering wheel in either direction. the vehicle had not been inspected. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 65.500.rl | |||
| 03/21/2007 | 10000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving at approximately 5 mph the contact turned the steering wheel to the left and heard a popping sound. the failure would occur intermittently and at any speed. the contact stated with time the failure became constant. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians performed repairs. the contact was unaware of the repairs that were performed. the failure continued after the repairs. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the intermediate shaft was replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000. ds | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact was driving approximately 15 mph, and attempting to make a turn, when the steering wheel locked without warning. the locking caused the vehicle to crash into a utility pole. when the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed, they were completely deflated with a powdered substance. the rear passenger side occupant suffered from abrasions across the neck as a result of the seat belt. a police report was filed. the vehicle sustained severe damages and was towed to an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 122,000. tlb | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 72500 | ||
| My power steering went out about a week ago, so i restarted my car and it worked again. this happened a couple times a day. yesterday i was driving and my power steering went out almost causing me to run head on to an oncoming car. it hasnt worked since and i have to drive without power steering | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact was driving approximately 15 mph attempting to make a turn, and the steering wheel locked without warning which caused the vehicle to crash into a utility pole. when the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed they were completely deflated with a powdered substance. the rear passenger side occupant suffered from abrasions across the neck as a result to the seat belt. a police report was filed. the vehicle sustained severe damages and was towed to an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 122,000. js | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 72500 | ||
| My power steering went out about a week ago, so i restarted my car and it worked again. this happened a couple times a day. yesterday i was driving and my power steering went out almost causing me to run head on to an oncoming car. it hasnt worked since and i have to drive without power steering | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact was driving approximately 15 mph attempting to make a turn, and the steering wheel locked without warning which caused the vehicle to crash into a utility pole. when the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed they were completely deflated with a powdered substance. the rear passenger side occupant suffered from abrasions across the neck as a result to the seat belt. a police report was filed. the vehicle sustained severe damages and was towed to an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 122,000. js | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 72500 | ||
| My power steering went out about a week ago, so i restarted my car and it worked again. this happened a couple times a day. yesterday i was driving and my power steering went out almost causing me to run head on to an oncoming car. it hasnt worked since and i have to drive without power steering | |||
| 07/06/2011 | |||
| I have a 2006 pontiacg6 and it has a clunk noise from steering.and it seams a lot others have the same problem with this car can u do someing. | |||
| 07/08/2011 | 101435 | ||
| Powersteering intermittantly turns off while driving. powersteering light comes on on driver information screen. happens everyother time i turn my car on . sometime before i put it in gear sometimes while im driving. letter received about coverage for fixing but my mileage is over 100000 miles so i will have to pay for it. last time i took it to the dealer before higher milage they said it would be nothing to fix. $800 - $1000 repair. thanks pontiac! | |||
| 07/06/2011 | |||
| I have a 2006 pontiacg6 and it has a clunk noise from steering.and it seams a lot others have the same problem with this car can u do someing. | |||
| 07/08/2011 | 101435 | ||
| Powersteering intermittantly turns off while driving. powersteering light comes on on driver information screen. happens everyother time i turn my car on . sometime before i put it in gear sometimes while im driving. letter received about coverage for fixing but my mileage is over 100000 miles so i will have to pay for it. last time i took it to the dealer before higher milage they said it would be nothing to fix. $800 - $1000 repair. thanks pontiac! | |||
| 07/06/2011 | 90571 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated the power steering went out on the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was when the vehicle gets hot the steering column can heat can cause the steering to lock up. the failure mileage and current mileages were 90,571.rl | |||
| 07/06/2011 | |||
| I have a 2006 pontiacg6 and it has a clunk noise from steering.and it seams a lot others have the same problem with this car can u do someing. | |||
| 07/08/2011 | 101435 | ||
| Powersteering intermittantly turns off while driving. powersteering light comes on on driver information screen. happens everyother time i turn my car on . sometime before i put it in gear sometimes while im driving. letter received about coverage for fixing but my mileage is over 100000 miles so i will have to pay for it. last time i took it to the dealer before higher milage they said it would be nothing to fix. $800 - $1000 repair. thanks pontiac! | |||
| 07/06/2011 | 90571 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated the power steering went out on the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was when the vehicle gets hot the steering column can heat can cause the steering to lock up. the failure mileage and current mileages were 90,571.rl | |||
| 07/06/2011 | |||
| I have a 2006 pontiacg6 and it has a clunk noise from steering.and it seams a lot others have the same problem with this car can u do someing. | |||
| 07/08/2011 | 101435 | ||
| Powersteering intermittantly turns off while driving. powersteering light comes on on driver information screen. happens everyother time i turn my car on . sometime before i put it in gear sometimes while im driving. letter received about coverage for fixing but my mileage is over 100000 miles so i will have to pay for it. last time i took it to the dealer before higher milage they said it would be nothing to fix. $800 - $1000 repair. thanks pontiac! | |||
| 07/06/2011 | 90571 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated the power steering went out on the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was when the vehicle gets hot the steering column can heat can cause the steering to lock up. the failure mileage and current mileages were 90,571.rl | |||
| 07/06/2011 | |||
| I have a 2006 pontiacg6 and it has a clunk noise from steering.and it seams a lot others have the same problem with this car can u do someing. | |||
| 07/08/2011 | 101435 | ||
| Powersteering intermittantly turns off while driving. powersteering light comes on on driver information screen. happens everyother time i turn my car on . sometime before i put it in gear sometimes while im driving. letter received about coverage for fixing but my mileage is over 100000 miles so i will have to pay for it. last time i took it to the dealer before higher milage they said it would be nothing to fix. $800 - $1000 repair. thanks pontiac! | |||
| 07/06/2011 | 90571 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated the power steering went out on the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was when the vehicle gets hot the steering column can heat can cause the steering to lock up. the failure mileage and current mileages were 90,571.rl | |||
| 06/22/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving at approximately 15 mph the power steering stopped functioning without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. also, when attempting to make a right or a left turn and looks into the side view mirrors the view is blocked by the exterior of the vehicle. the contact stated it made it difficult to see if there was a vehicle in the next lane. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. ds | |||
| 06/01/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that when attempting turns, there was an abnormal noise from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the power steering rack had failed and would need to be replaced. the dealer advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was 118,000 and the approximate failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 83000 | ||
| While driving home from work on 20 june 2011, i began to make a right turn at the time my power steering completely went out, almost causing me to run into a vehicle. the power steering remained out all the way to my home. | |||
| 06/22/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving at approximately 15 mph the power steering stopped functioning without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. also, when attempting to make a right or a left turn and looks into the side view mirrors the view is blocked by the exterior of the vehicle. the contact stated it made it difficult to see if there was a vehicle in the next lane. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. ds | |||
| 06/01/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that when attempting turns, there was an abnormal noise from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the power steering rack had failed and would need to be replaced. the dealer advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was 118,000 and the approximate failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 83000 | ||
| While driving home from work on 20 june 2011, i began to make a right turn at the time my power steering completely went out, almost causing me to run into a vehicle. the power steering remained out all the way to my home. | |||
| 06/22/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving at approximately 15 mph the power steering stopped functioning without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. also, when attempting to make a right or a left turn and looks into the side view mirrors the view is blocked by the exterior of the vehicle. the contact stated it made it difficult to see if there was a vehicle in the next lane. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. ds | |||
| 06/01/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact heard a locking noise coming from the front of the vehicle when attempting to steer the vehicle to the left. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the power steering rack had failed and needed to be replaced. the dealer advised the contact that there had not been a recall. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current mileage was 118,000. the approximate failure mileage was unknown. bw | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 83000 | ||
| While driving home from work on 20 june 2011, i began to make a right turn at the time my power steering completely went out, almost causing me to run into a vehicle. the power steering remained out all the way to my home. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact heard a locking noise coming from the front of the vehicle when attempting to steer the vehicle to the left. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the power steering rack had failed and needed to be replaced. the dealer advised the contact that there had not been a recall. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current mileage was 118,000. the approximate failure mileage was unknown. bw | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 83000 | ||
| While driving home from work on 20 june 2011, i began to make a right turn at the time my power steering completely went out, almost causing me to run into a vehicle. the power steering remained out all the way to my home. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact heard a locking noise coming from the front of the vehicle when attempting to steer the vehicle to the left. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the power steering rack had failed and needed to be replaced. the dealer advised the contact that there had not been a recall. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current mileage was 118,000. the approximate failure mileage was unknown. bw | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 83000 | ||
| While driving home from work on 20 june 2011, i began to make a right turn at the time my power steering completely went out, almost causing me to run into a vehicle. the power steering remained out all the way to my home. | |||
| 06/08/2011 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the power steering jerks and rattles and then the power steering fails. a warning light illuminates before the power steering goes out. the dealer was contacted and offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vim was unknown. the failure mileage was 50,000...mw | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 64000 | ||
| I own a ponitac g6 that has the same problem that is indicated in the service bullentin # sb-10183 when contacting gm they said they will only cover certain vin numbers unless i want to take it to the dealership and have them diagnois the problem and pay for it out of my pocket, if it is the same then i will have to wait for the dealership to talk to gm to see if the will fix it free of charge. i really think this a load of bs because if the nhtsa has been looking into this then why is there not a recall forcing the gm to fix the problem on all the ponitac g6. | |||
| 06/08/2011 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the power steering jerks and rattles and then the power steering fails. a warning light illuminates before the power steering goes out. the dealer was contacted and offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vim was unknown. the failure mileage was 50,000...mw | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 64000 | ||
| I own a ponitac g6 that has the same problem that is indicated in the service bullentin # sb-10183 when contacting gm they said they will only cover certain vin numbers unless i want to take it to the dealership and have them diagnois the problem and pay for it out of my pocket, if it is the same then i will have to wait for the dealership to talk to gm to see if the will fix it free of charge. i really think this a load of bs because if the nhtsa has been looking into this then why is there not a recall forcing the gm to fix the problem on all the ponitac g6. | |||
| 06/08/2011 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the power steering jerks and rattles and then the power steering fails. a warning light illuminates before the power steering goes out. the dealer was contacted and offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vim was unknown. the failure mileage was 50,000...mw | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 64000 | ||
| I own a ponitac g6 that has the same problem that is indicated in the service bullentin # sb-10183 when contacting gm they said they will only cover certain vin numbers unless i want to take it to the dealership and have them diagnois the problem and pay for it out of my pocket, if it is the same then i will have to wait for the dealership to talk to gm to see if the will fix it free of charge. i really think this a load of bs because if the nhtsa has been looking into this then why is there not a recall forcing the gm to fix the problem on all the ponitac g6. | |||
| 06/09/2011 | 73765 | ||
| I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 sedan. it now has about 74000mi on it. recently, when i make an extreme turn toward the right, the radio beeps three times and the power steering stops working. i can still steer the hard but it is extremely difficult. to repair it, i must put the car in park, turn off the engine, then restart the engine. i have read that this is a common problem in '06 g6's. | |||
| 06/08/2011 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the power steering jerks and rattles and then the power steering fails. a warning light illuminates before the power steering goes out. the dealer was contacted and offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vim was unknown. the failure mileage was 50,000...mw | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 64000 | ||
| I own a ponitac g6 that has the same problem that is indicated in the service bullentin # sb-10183 when contacting gm they said they will only cover certain vin numbers unless i want to take it to the dealership and have them diagnois the problem and pay for it out of my pocket, if it is the same then i will have to wait for the dealership to talk to gm to see if the will fix it free of charge. i really think this a load of bs because if the nhtsa has been looking into this then why is there not a recall forcing the gm to fix the problem on all the ponitac g6. | |||
| 06/09/2011 | 73765 | ||
| I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 sedan. it now has about 74000mi on it. recently, when i make an extreme turn toward the right, the radio beeps three times and the power steering stops working. i can still steer the hard but it is extremely difficult. to repair it, i must put the car in park, turn off the engine, then restart the engine. i have read that this is a common problem in '06 g6's. | |||
| 06/05/2011 | 74000 | ||
| Just bought this car and realized during first driving after purchase, that it has a click or clank in steering while turning.then a message came on the message center that reads power steering. i then came home and started searching online about this problem , as i found there is no power steering reservoir, so i need assistance now. the first results online i found was a site full of complaints about this issue.as i understand it, now the car will at some point lose power steering while driving.either intermittently or permanently. this is clearly a safety issue. | |||
| 05/03/2011 | 69000 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 my power steering cuts out when i'm driving. it will not come back on till i shut car off and restart. sometimes it takes maybe 6 or 7 restarts to free up powersteering. it is hard to pull over and and get out of traffic to do this. this is very dangerous. | |||
| 06/05/2011 | 74000 | ||
| Just bought this car and realized during first driving after purchase, that it has a click or clank in steering while turning.then a message came on the message center that reads power steering. i then came home and started searching online about this problem , as i found there is no power steering reservoir, so i need assistance now. the first results online i found was a site full of complaints about this issue.as i understand it, now the car will at some point lose power steering while driving.either intermittently or permanently. this is clearly a safety issue. | |||
| 05/03/2011 | 69000 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 my power steering cuts out when i'm driving. it will not come back on till i shut car off and restart. sometimes it takes maybe 6 or 7 restarts to free up powersteering. it is hard to pull over and and get out of traffic to do this. this is very dangerous. | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 72000 | ||
| I have my pontiac g6 for a little over 2 years now. nothing but steering problems. there is a load clunking sound that happens when your turning, braking, or just driving. there has been many times i have almost be in accidents due 2 the steering. i got a letter say the recalled the power steering pump, but thats not the problem. this car is very unsafe. people are going to get hurt or killed if the steering problems are not fixed. it seem thats what got to happen first in order to get something done. please have the gm company fix there cars....before its to late. | |||
| 05/30/2011 | 81665 | ||
| On may 30, 2011 i (aaron tyson) was driving west bound on interstate 90 / u.s. 20, between the i-39 south exit and the south alpine exit. at approximately 17:30hrs. my 2006 pontiac g6 lost it's power steering. i had very little control of the vehicle at this time. so i immediately exited at the s alpine exit wondering if the vehicle could make it. i was able to pull into the phillips 66 gas station upon my exit from the highway. there i waited for a tow. | |||
| 05/03/2011 | 69000 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 my power steering cuts out when i'm driving. it will not come back on till i shut car off and restart. sometimes it takes maybe 6 or 7 restarts to free up powersteering. it is hard to pull over and and get out of traffic to do this. this is very dangerous. | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 72000 | ||
| I have my pontiac g6 for a little over 2 years now. nothing but steering problems. there is a load clunking sound that happens when your turning, braking, or just driving. there has been many times i have almost be in accidents due 2 the steering. i got a letter say the recalled the power steering pump, but thats not the problem. this car is very unsafe. people are going to get hurt or killed if the steering problems are not fixed. it seem thats what got to happen first in order to get something done. please have the gm company fix there cars....before its to late. | |||
| 05/30/2011 | 81665 | ||
| On may 30, 2011 i (aaron tyson) was driving west bound on interstate 90 / u.s. 20, between the i-39 south exit and the south alpine exit. at approximately 17:30hrs. my 2006 pontiac g6 lost it's power steering. i had very little control of the vehicle at this time. so i immediately exited at the s alpine exit wondering if the vehicle could make it. i was able to pull into the phillips 66 gas station upon my exit from the highway. there i waited for a tow. | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 64260 | ||
| Mild clunking when steering at low speed. can be felt in the steering wheel. had suspension checked and tie rod ends. all are not not the source of the noise. suspect steering rack but car only has 64k. this seems to be a common complaint as well as nhtsa has a tsb listed from 03/01/2008 #060232007 as well as a possible loss of power steering problems which i have not experienced yet. | |||
| 05/03/2011 | 69000 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 my power steering cuts out when i'm driving. it will not come back on till i shut car off and restart. sometimes it takes maybe 6 or 7 restarts to free up powersteering. it is hard to pull over and and get out of traffic to do this. this is very dangerous. | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 72000 | ||
| I have my pontiac g6 for a little over 2 years now. nothing but steering problems. there is a load clunking sound that happens when your turning, braking, or just driving. there has been many times i have almost be in accidents due 2 the steering. i got a letter say the recalled the power steering pump, but thats not the problem. this car is very unsafe. people are going to get hurt or killed if the steering problems are not fixed. it seem thats what got to happen first in order to get something done. please have the gm company fix there cars....before its to late. | |||
| 05/30/2011 | 81665 | ||
| On may 30, 2011 i (aaron tyson) was driving west bound on interstate 90 / u.s. 20, between the i-39 south exit and the south alpine exit. at approximately 17:30hrs. my 2006 pontiac g6 lost it's power steering. i had very little control of the vehicle at this time. so i immediately exited at the s alpine exit wondering if the vehicle could make it. i was able to pull into the phillips 66 gas station upon my exit from the highway. there i waited for a tow. | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 64260 | ||
| Mild clunking when steering at low speed. can be felt in the steering wheel. had suspension checked and tie rod ends. all are not not the source of the noise. suspect steering rack but car only has 64k. this seems to be a common complaint as well as nhtsa has a tsb listed from 03/01/2008 #060232007 as well as a possible loss of power steering problems which i have not experienced yet. | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 72000 | ||
| I have my pontiac g6 for a little over 2 years now. nothing but steering problems. there is a load clunking sound that happens when your turning, braking, or just driving. there has been many times i have almost be in accidents due 2 the steering. i got a letter say the recalled the power steering pump, but thats not the problem. this car is very unsafe. people are going to get hurt or killed if the steering problems are not fixed. it seem thats what got to happen first in order to get something done. please have the gm company fix there cars....before its to late. | |||
| 05/30/2011 | 81665 | ||
| On may 30, 2011 i (aaron tyson) was driving west bound on interstate 90 / u.s. 20, between the i-39 south exit and the south alpine exit. at approximately 17:30hrs. my 2006 pontiac g6 lost it's power steering. i had very little control of the vehicle at this time. so i immediately exited at the s alpine exit wondering if the vehicle could make it. i was able to pull into the phillips 66 gas station upon my exit from the highway. there i waited for a tow. | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 64260 | ||
| Mild clunking when steering at low speed. can be felt in the steering wheel. had suspension checked and tie rod ends. all are not not the source of the noise. suspect steering rack but car only has 64k. this seems to be a common complaint as well as nhtsa has a tsb listed from 03/01/2008 #060232007 as well as a possible loss of power steering problems which i have not experienced yet. | |||
| 05/30/2011 | 81665 | ||
| On may 30, 2011 i (aaron tyson) was driving west bound on interstate 90 / u.s. 20, between the i-39 south exit and the south alpine exit. at approximately 17:30hrs. my 2006 pontiac g6 lost it's power steering. i had very little control of the vehicle at this time. so i immediately exited at the s alpine exit wondering if the vehicle could make it. i was able to pull into the phillips 66 gas station upon my exit from the highway. there i waited for a tow. | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 64260 | ||
| Mild clunking when steering at low speed. can be felt in the steering wheel. had suspension checked and tie rod ends. all are not not the source of the noise. suspect steering rack but car only has 64k. this seems to be a common complaint as well as nhtsa has a tsb listed from 03/01/2008 #060232007 as well as a possible loss of power steering problems which i have not experienced yet. | |||
| 05/13/2011 | 68000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, he lost power steering. he was able to restart the vehicle and drive normally. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic; however, he was unable to duplicate the failure. the dealer advised the contact that there were no related recalls. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was approximately 68,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 04/22/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel began to feel loose and the vehicle began to tug. the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an automotive service center but the mechanic did not know the cause of the failure. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was electrical and the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that they did not consider the failure a safety problem. the current and failure mileages were approximately 75,000-bk | |||
| 05/13/2011 | 68000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, he lost power steering. he was able to restart the vehicle and drive normally. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic; however, he was unable to duplicate the failure. the dealer advised the contact that there were no related recalls. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was approximately 68,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel locked abnormally. the contact applied extreme force in order to maneuver the steering wheel. the engine was turned off and the power steering was reset to normal when the vehicle was restarted. the failure was experienced numerous times. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the steering failure had an extended warranty for 120,000 miles, but the contacts vehicle would not be covered under the warranty because it was over the mileage. the manufacturer recommended having the failure diagnosed by an authorized dealer and possibly repaired at the contacts expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and the failure mileage was 122,000. | |||
| 05/13/2011 | 68000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he lose all power steering. he was able to restart the vehicle and drive as normal. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic; however, he was unable to duplicate the failure. the dealer advised the contact that there were no related recalls. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileage was approximately 68,000. the vin was unavailable. bw | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel locked abnormally. the contact applied extreme force in order to maneuver the steering wheel. the engine was turned off and the power steering was reset to normal when the vehicle was restarted. the failure was experienced numerous times. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the steering failure had an extended warranty for 120,000 miles, but the contacts vehicle would not be covered under the warranty because it was over the mileage. the manufacturer recommended having the failure diagnosed by an authorized dealer and possibly repaired at the contacts expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and the failure mileage was 122,000. | |||
| 05/13/2011 | 68000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he lose all power steering. he was able to restart the vehicle and drive as normal. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic; however, he was unable to duplicate the failure. the dealer advised the contact that there were no related recalls. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileage was approximately 68,000. the vin was unavailable. bw | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while he attempted to park the vehicle the steering light illuminated the steering locked and had to apply force to the steering to be able to turn the steering to the left or right. the engine had to turned off for the steering to reset to normal function. the failure was experienced numerous times. the manufacturer advised the steering failure had an extended warranty for 120,000 miles, but his vehicle would not be covered under the warranty because it had 122, 000 miles and the vehicle should be taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and the failure miles was 122,000. li | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 140865 | ||
| About a week ago, i was driving at about 50 mph when my steering wheel locked up and i could not move it at all. i managed to pull over. the radio screen flashed and dinged power steering i called my husband who came and saw there was no power steering reservoir. turns out its electric. after turning the car on, it seemed to be back to normal. this happened a few times since then, now my car is stuck permanently. as soon as i turn it on, it says power steering and will not resolve no matter how many times i turn it on and off. horrible car!! | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, when she made a turn and noise emitted from the front driver's side of the vehicle. the contact continued to drive; however, recently, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the failure was consistent. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they stated the power steering column would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 140865 | ||
| About a week ago, i was driving at about 50 mph when my steering wheel locked up and i could not move it at all. i managed to pull over. the radio screen flashed and dinged power steering i called my husband who came and saw there was no power steering reservoir. turns out its electric. after turning the car on, it seemed to be back to normal. this happened a few times since then, now my car is stuck permanently. as soon as i turn it on, it says power steering and will not resolve no matter how many times i turn it on and off. horrible car!! | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, when making a turn noise emitted from the front driver's side. the contact continued to drive. most recent, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the failure was consistent. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they informed that the power steering column would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 140865 | ||
| About a week ago, i was driving at about 50 mph when my steering wheel locked up and i could not move it at all. i managed to pull over. the radio screen flashed and dinged power steering i called my husband who came and saw there was no power steering reservoir. turns out its electric. after turning the car on, it seemed to be back to normal. this happened a few times since then, now my car is stuck permanently. as soon as i turn it on, it says power steering and will not resolve no matter how many times i turn it on and off. horrible car!! | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, when making a turn noise emitted from the front driver's side. the contact continued to drive. most recent, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the failure was consistent. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they informed that the power steering column would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 03/25/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Electric steering assist kicks in and out. steering wheel turned hard to the left on its own while i was going down the highway at 65mph. it took both hands to take back control. power steering light blinked on the radio. when i stopped the wheel was making clicking sounds and turning violently to the left and right. after restarting the car the steering temporarily went back to normal. i have been have similar problems with the steering for the past year. took to the dealar showing them bulletin # 10183 describing the exact problem for 2005 and 2006 g6's but they did nothing stating my vin # was not in the affected range. this is extremely dangerous and will kill someone. | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, when making a turn noise emitted from the front driver's side. the contact continued to drive. most recent, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the failure was consistent. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they informed that the power steering column would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 03/25/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Electric steering assist kicks in and out. steering wheel turned hard to the left on its own while i was going down the highway at 65mph. it took both hands to take back control. power steering light blinked on the radio. when i stopped the wheel was making clicking sounds and turning violently to the left and right. after restarting the car the steering temporarily went back to normal. i have been have similar problems with the steering for the past year. took to the dealar showing them bulletin # 10183 describing the exact problem for 2005 and 2006 g6's but they did nothing stating my vin # was not in the affected range. this is extremely dangerous and will kill someone. | |||
| 04/18/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 10 mph and attempting a turn, the contact heard a clunking noise. the noise was heard intermittently when the steering wheel was turned in either direction. the dealer was contacted and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000. | |||
| 03/27/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Power steering on pontiac 2006 g6 goes out...then might return after sitting | |||
| 02/10/2011 | 70000 | ||
| My 2006 pontiac g6 came out with a power steering problem, says in the radio screen also, and caused my car losing control on express way from new hampshire to massachusetts and crashed into ramp. my car was damaged in shape and tire, wheel support bar. replacement caused me a huge amount. very very dangerous issue!!! | |||
| 04/18/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 10 mph and attempting a turn, the contact heard a clunking noise. the noise was heard intermittently when the steering wheel was turned in either direction. the dealer was contacted and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000. | |||
| 03/27/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Power steering on pontiac 2006 g6 goes out...then might return after sitting | |||
| 02/10/2011 | 70000 | ||
| My 2006 pontiac g6 came out with a power steering problem, says in the radio screen also, and caused my car losing control on express way from new hampshire to massachusetts and crashed into ramp. my car was damaged in shape and tire, wheel support bar. replacement caused me a huge amount. very very dangerous issue!!! | |||
| 04/18/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 10 mph and attempting a turn, the contact heard a clunking noise. the noise was heard intermittently when the steering wheel was turned in either direction. the dealer was contacted and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000. | |||
| 03/27/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Power steering on pontiac 2006 g6 goes out...then might return after sitting | |||
| 02/10/2011 | 70000 | ||
| My 2006 pontiac g6 came out with a power steering problem, says in the radio screen also, and caused my car losing control on express way from new hampshire to massachusetts and crashed into ramp. my car was damaged in shape and tire, wheel support bar. replacement caused me a huge amount. very very dangerous issue!!! | |||
| 04/18/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 10 mph and making a turn the contact heard a clunking noise.the contact stated the noise is heard intermittently. the contact stated the noise was heard when the steering wheel was turned in either direction. the dealer was contacted and advised the vehicle be taken in for inspection and stated the repair would not be covered under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000. ds | |||
| 03/27/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Power steering on pontiac 2006 g6 goes out...then might return after sitting | |||
| 02/10/2011 | 70000 | ||
| My 2006 pontiac g6 came out with a power steering problem, says in the radio screen also, and caused my car losing control on express way from new hampshire to massachusetts and crashed into ramp. my car was damaged in shape and tire, wheel support bar. replacement caused me a huge amount. very very dangerous issue!!! | |||
| 08/11/2010 | 37560 | ||
| My power steering light keeps coming on and there is a clunking in my steering whenever i turn, and when i hit a bump my car sways a bit. as well as once in a while i lose my power steering which i almost crashed but maintained my composure. | |||
| 03/27/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Power steering on pontiac 2006 g6 goes out...then might return after sitting | |||
| 02/10/2011 | 70000 | ||
| My 2006 pontiac g6 came out with a power steering problem, says in the radio screen also, and caused my car losing control on express way from new hampshire to massachusetts and crashed into ramp. my car was damaged in shape and tire, wheel support bar. replacement caused me a huge amount. very very dangerous issue!!! | |||
| 08/11/2010 | 37560 | ||
| My power steering light keeps coming on and there is a clunking in my steering whenever i turn, and when i hit a bump my car sways a bit. as well as once in a while i lose my power steering which i almost crashed but maintained my composure. | |||
| 03/25/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 se. the contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated with the loss of power steering assist. the contact had to utilize extreme bodily force in order to maneuver the steering wheel. the failure recurred several times and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the power steering module. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer would not assist with the repairs. the failure and current mileage was 115,000. | |||
| 02/10/2009 | 130000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact was driving 35 mph when the power steering light illuminated causing the steering to fail. the vehicle was turned on and off but the light continued to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the power steering system. two months later, the power steering failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the electronic module within the system. the vehicle was taken to the dealer at least three times in regards to the power steering failure, at the contacts expense. the vehicle was not under warranty. the manufacturer was contacted who stated they will contact him in regards to the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 03/25/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 se. the contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated with the loss of power steering assist. the contact had to utilize extreme bodily force in order to maneuver the steering wheel. the failure recurred several times and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the power steering module. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer would not assist with the repairs. the failure and current mileage was 115,000. | |||
| 02/10/2009 | 130000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact was driving 35 mph when the power steering light illuminated causing the steering to fail. the vehicle was turned on and off but the light continued to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the power steering system. two months later, the power steering failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the electronic module within the system. the vehicle was taken to the dealer at least three times in regards to the power steering failure, at the contacts expense. the vehicle was not under warranty. the manufacturer was contacted who stated they will contact him in regards to the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 03/25/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 se. the power steering failed while the contact attempted to drive the vehicle from parked position the power steering light illuminated while the failure occurred the steering did not shake it required greater force to be able to turn. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic whom performed a diagnosed that located the failure at the power steering module. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer would not assist with the repaired, because the vehicle warranty expired. the failure and the current miles was 115,000. li | |||
| 02/10/2009 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the power steering light illuminated causing the steering to fail. the vehicle was turned on and off but the light continued to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the power steering system. two months later the power steering failed again causing the vehicle to go back to the dealer where they replaced the electronic module within the system. the vehicle has been to the dealer over three times in regards to the power steering. the contact stated each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer he had to paid the cost of the repairs. the vehicle was not under warranty. the manufacturer was contacted who stated they will contact him in regards to the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000...mw | |||
| 01/11/2011 | 72000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 20 mph and attempting a turn, the contact experienced a loss of power steering for five to ten seconds. the vehicle continued to operate normally and the failure recurred sporadically. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the failure mileage was 72,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 03/25/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 se. the power steering failed while the contact attempted to drive the vehicle from parked position the power steering light illuminated while the failure occurred the steering did not shake it required greater force to be able to turn. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic whom performed a diagnosed that located the failure at the power steering module. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer would not assist with the repaired, because the vehicle warranty expired. the failure and the current miles was 115,000. li | |||
| 02/10/2009 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the power steering light illuminated causing the steering to fail. the vehicle was turned on and off but the light continued to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the power steering system. two months later the power steering failed again causing the vehicle to go back to the dealer where they replaced the electronic module within the system. the vehicle has been to the dealer over three times in regards to the power steering. the contact stated each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer he had to paid the cost of the repairs. the vehicle was not under warranty. the manufacturer was contacted who stated they will contact him in regards to the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000...mw | |||
| 01/11/2011 | 72000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 20 mph and attempting a turn, the contact experienced a loss of power steering for five to ten seconds. the vehicle continued to operate normally and the failure recurred sporadically. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the failure mileage was 72,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 01/11/2011 | 72000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 20 mph attempting to a make a turn, the contact experienced the loss of power steering for 5 to 10 seconds. the vehicle continued to operate normally. the failure occurred sporadic. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 72,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 03/29/2011 | 139000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the steering failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the failure occurred because the steering column was shaking. the dealer did not state what was causing the steering column to shake, but the contact stated that she could feel a shimmy when driving the vehicle. the steering shaft was replaced by the dealer previously on 6/30/2008. the manufacturer stated that the part was no longer covered by the warranty and not under recall. the failure and current mileages were 139,000. | |||
| 03/02/2011 | 80000 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and loved it til i started having power steering issues. come to find out it has electric power steering pump, which was not disclosed at time of purchase. the computer system in the car is failing causing the loss of the power steering pump. its bad enough i have to pay the car every month but now to have to pay for this additional replacement as the warranty is up, is just not feasible. it is a safety issue and can cause an accident, but it is my only transportation. hoping they arent waiting for a fatality before they issue a recall. | |||
| 03/29/2011 | 139000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the steering failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the failure occurred because the steering column was shaking. the dealer did not state what was causing the steering column to shake, but the contact stated that she could feel a shimmy when driving the vehicle. the steering shaft was replaced by the dealer previously on 6/30/2008. the manufacturer stated that the part was no longer covered by the warranty and not under recall. the failure and current mileages were 139,000. | |||
| 03/02/2011 | 80000 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and loved it til i started having power steering issues. come to find out it has electric power steering pump, which was not disclosed at time of purchase. the computer system in the car is failing causing the loss of the power steering pump. its bad enough i have to pay the car every month but now to have to pay for this additional replacement as the warranty is up, is just not feasible. it is a safety issue and can cause an accident, but it is my only transportation. hoping they arent waiting for a fatality before they issue a recall. | |||
| 03/22/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Power steering failure after not driving car multiple days. turning off the car & turning back on sometimes would get power steering working again. has failed three times. | |||
| 03/29/2011 | 139000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the steering failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the failure occurred because the steering column was shaking. the dealer did not state what was causing the steering column to shake, but the contact stated that she could feel a shimmy when driving the vehicle. the steering shaft was replaced by the dealer previously on 6/30/2008. the manufacturer stated that the part was no longer covered by the warranty and not under recall. the failure and current mileages were 139,000. | |||
| 03/02/2011 | 80000 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and loved it til i started having power steering issues. come to find out it has electric power steering pump, which was not disclosed at time of purchase. the computer system in the car is failing causing the loss of the power steering pump. its bad enough i have to pay the car every month but now to have to pay for this additional replacement as the warranty is up, is just not feasible. it is a safety issue and can cause an accident, but it is my only transportation. hoping they arent waiting for a fatality before they issue a recall. | |||
| 03/22/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Power steering failure after not driving car multiple days. turning off the car & turning back on sometimes would get power steering working again. has failed three times. | |||
| 03/02/2011 | 80000 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and loved it til i started having power steering issues. come to find out it has electric power steering pump, which was not disclosed at time of purchase. the computer system in the car is failing causing the loss of the power steering pump. its bad enough i have to pay the car every month but now to have to pay for this additional replacement as the warranty is up, is just not feasible. it is a safety issue and can cause an accident, but it is my only transportation. hoping they arent waiting for a fatality before they issue a recall. | |||
| 03/22/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Power steering failure after not driving car multiple days. turning off the car & turning back on sometimes would get power steering working again. has failed three times. | |||
| 02/22/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard a chime inside of the vehicle followed by the loss of power steering. there was an illumination of the power steering warning indicator on the instrument panel. the warning indicator would illuminate intermittently. the contact was able to continue driving and the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. | |||
| 03/20/2011 | 86261 | ||
| Loss of power steering while driving, almost causeing an accident. i corrected the power steering problem by turning car off then on a few times until the in dash displsy did not say power steering anymore | |||
| 02/22/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard a chime inside of the vehicle, followed by the loss of power steering. there was an illumination of the power steering warning indicator on the instrument panel. the warning indicator illuminated intermittently. the contact was able to continue driving. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. js | |||
| 03/20/2011 | 86261 | ||
| Loss of power steering while driving, almost causeing an accident. i corrected the power steering problem by turning car off then on a few times until the in dash displsy did not say power steering anymore | |||
| 02/22/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard a chime inside of the vehicle, followed by the loss of power steering. there was an illumination of the power steering warning indicator on the instrument panel. the warning indicator illuminated intermittently. the contact was able to continue driving. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. js | |||
| 03/20/2011 | 86261 | ||
| Loss of power steering while driving, almost causeing an accident. i corrected the power steering problem by turning car off then on a few times until the in dash displsy did not say power steering anymore | |||
| 02/22/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard a chime inside of the vehicle, followed by the loss of power steering. there was an illumination of the power steering warning indicator on the instrument panel. the warning indicator illuminated intermittently. the contact was able to continue driving. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. js | |||
| 03/20/2011 | 86261 | ||
| Loss of power steering while driving, almost causeing an accident. i corrected the power steering problem by turning car off then on a few times until the in dash displsy did not say power steering anymore | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 123000 | ||
| Driving down hwy 4 in senatobia ms. steering began to more by itself then became extremely hard to steer completely. this incident happened today so it has not been repaired, but i have talked to the dealership who says it will cost 700 to fix. | |||
| 03/08/2011 | 61000 | ||
| Approximately 3 weeks ago, my car began to show me a power steering error. it would pop up, and i wouldlose my power steering. this would go away after turning off and restarting the car. as of two days ago, march 8th 2011, the error is on my dash and i have no power steering at all. | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 142000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that as he exited the highway onto an off ramp, the vehicle exhibited a warning chime followed by a loss of power steering assist. the vehicle was turned off and when restarted, the power steering had reset itself. the contact stated that he had not experienced the failure before. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that the electronic power steering assist had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage and current mileages were 142,000. | |||
| 03/08/2011 | 61000 | ||
| Approximately 3 weeks ago, my car began to show me a power steering error. it would pop up, and i wouldlose my power steering. this would go away after turning off and restarting the car. as of two days ago, march 8th 2011, the error is on my dash and i have no power steering at all. | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 142000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that as he exited the highway onto an off ramp, the vehicle exhibited a warning chime followed by a loss of power steering assist. the vehicle was turned off and when restarted, the power steering had reset itself. the contact stated that he had not experienced the failure before. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that the electronic power steering assist had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage and current mileages were 142,000. | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 142000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while taking an office ramp the contact heard a chime sound and the power steering failed. the contact stated the power steering came back after they turned the vehicle off and back on. the contact stated this is the first time the failure occurred. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the electronic power steering assist went out. the failure mileage and current mileages were 142,000.rl | |||
| 03/02/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. when the vehicle was restarted, the steering wheel operated as normal. approximately fifteen minutes later, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure and current mileage was 54,000. | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 142000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while taking an office ramp the contact heard a chime sound and the power steering failed. the contact stated the power steering came back after they turned the vehicle off and back on. the contact stated this is the first time the failure occurred. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the electronic power steering assist went out. the failure mileage and current mileages were 142,000.rl | |||
| 03/02/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. when the vehicle was restarted, the steering wheel operated as normal. approximately fifteen minutes later, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure and current mileage was 54,000. | |||
| 02/26/2011 | 63000 | ||
| Last year my 2006 pontiac g6 started making this popping sound everytime i turned my steering wheel. i took it to the dealership where i purchased my vehicle. they stated that it was my intermediate steering shaft. they had also stated that this was a factory defect. however i ran into the problem of my warranty company refusing to replace until it failed. the dealership told me that it was safe to drive. last friday i was pulling into my drive way and my steering wheel locked while still in drive and moving and power steering flashed across my radio screen. i called the dealership again and on the following monday they had my car towed to the dealership. the intermediate steering shaft and torque sensor had failed. i would definately consider this a safety issue. had i been driving down the highway i could have been seriously injured. when i picked my car up i noticed the steering still was not right. they stated it was registering a heat sensor code for the power steering motor. they also stated eventually i would have to have it replaced, however yet again the warranty only covers this when it fails. why has no one recalled this vehicle. it has more problems than i cant count. i no longer feel safe driving my car. | |||
| 03/02/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 35 mph a power steering light began illuminating on the dashboard as the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. upon restart the steering wheel operated as normal. approximately 15 minutes later the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 54,000. sm. | |||
| 02/26/2011 | 63000 | ||
| Last year my 2006 pontiac g6 started making this popping sound everytime i turned my steering wheel. i took it to the dealership where i purchased my vehicle. they stated that it was my intermediate steering shaft. they had also stated that this was a factory defect. however i ran into the problem of my warranty company refusing to replace until it failed. the dealership told me that it was safe to drive. last friday i was pulling into my drive way and my steering wheel locked while still in drive and moving and power steering flashed across my radio screen. i called the dealership again and on the following monday they had my car towed to the dealership. the intermediate steering shaft and torque sensor had failed. i would definately consider this a safety issue. had i been driving down the highway i could have been seriously injured. when i picked my car up i noticed the steering still was not right. they stated it was registering a heat sensor code for the power steering motor. they also stated eventually i would have to have it replaced, however yet again the warranty only covers this when it fails. why has no one recalled this vehicle. it has more problems than i cant count. i no longer feel safe driving my car. | |||
| 02/28/2011 | 68649 | ||
| Extremely unhappy with gm and the pontiac g6. my electric steering went out again. back in august 2010 my electric assist went out and i had it repaired by gm due to the recall.. well it worked up untill today 2/28/11 and my electric steering went out again. my steering suddenly became hard to move and i almost crashed into my driveway gate but i was able to stop. i got the error message of power steering in my dic. i took it to gm and it is now suddenly not covered even though they did not properly fix the issue the first time. they want $800+ to fix the issue and replaced the motor. very unsatisfied, have allways been a gm fan and our family has 5 gm cars. i need this issue resolved as i cannot drive my car without the power steering as it is unsafe and i cannot afford a $800 repair! this needs to be resolved by gm asap! its not fair for us owners to be driving around in an unsafe vehicle that the most important component for safety failed! | |||
| 02/26/2011 | 63000 | ||
| Last year my 2006 pontiac g6 started making this popping sound everytime i turned my steering wheel. i took it to the dealership where i purchased my vehicle. they stated that it was my intermediate steering shaft. they had also stated that this was a factory defect. however i ran into the problem of my warranty company refusing to replace until it failed. the dealership told me that it was safe to drive. last friday i was pulling into my drive way and my steering wheel locked while still in drive and moving and power steering flashed across my radio screen. i called the dealership again and on the following monday they had my car towed to the dealership. the intermediate steering shaft and torque sensor had failed. i would definately consider this a safety issue. had i been driving down the highway i could have been seriously injured. when i picked my car up i noticed the steering still was not right. they stated it was registering a heat sensor code for the power steering motor. they also stated eventually i would have to have it replaced, however yet again the warranty only covers this when it fails. why has no one recalled this vehicle. it has more problems than i cant count. i no longer feel safe driving my car. | |||
| 02/28/2011 | 68649 | ||
| Extremely unhappy with gm and the pontiac g6. my electric steering went out again. back in august 2010 my electric assist went out and i had it repaired by gm due to the recall.. well it worked up untill today 2/28/11 and my electric steering went out again. my steering suddenly became hard to move and i almost crashed into my driveway gate but i was able to stop. i got the error message of power steering in my dic. i took it to gm and it is now suddenly not covered even though they did not properly fix the issue the first time. they want $800+ to fix the issue and replaced the motor. very unsatisfied, have allways been a gm fan and our family has 5 gm cars. i need this issue resolved as i cannot drive my car without the power steering as it is unsafe and i cannot afford a $800 repair! this needs to be resolved by gm asap! its not fair for us owners to be driving around in an unsafe vehicle that the most important component for safety failed! | |||
| 02/26/2011 | 63000 | ||
| Last year my 2006 pontiac g6 started making this popping sound everytime i turned my steering wheel. i took it to the dealership where i purchased my vehicle. they stated that it was my intermediate steering shaft. they had also stated that this was a factory defect. however i ran into the problem of my warranty company refusing to replace until it failed. the dealership told me that it was safe to drive. last friday i was pulling into my drive way and my steering wheel locked while still in drive and moving and power steering flashed across my radio screen. i called the dealership again and on the following monday they had my car towed to the dealership. the intermediate steering shaft and torque sensor had failed. i would definately consider this a safety issue. had i been driving down the highway i could have been seriously injured. when i picked my car up i noticed the steering still was not right. they stated it was registering a heat sensor code for the power steering motor. they also stated eventually i would have to have it replaced, however yet again the warranty only covers this when it fails. why has no one recalled this vehicle. it has more problems than i cant count. i no longer feel safe driving my car. | |||
| 02/28/2011 | 68649 | ||
| Extremely unhappy with gm and the pontiac g6. my electric steering went out again. back in august 2010 my electric assist went out and i had it repaired by gm due to the recall.. well it worked up untill today 2/28/11 and my electric steering went out again. my steering suddenly became hard to move and i almost crashed into my driveway gate but i was able to stop. i got the error message of power steering in my dic. i took it to gm and it is now suddenly not covered even though they did not properly fix the issue the first time. they want $800+ to fix the issue and replaced the motor. very unsatisfied, have allways been a gm fan and our family has 5 gm cars. i need this issue resolved as i cannot drive my car without the power steering as it is unsafe and i cannot afford a $800 repair! this needs to be resolved by gm asap! its not fair for us owners to be driving around in an unsafe vehicle that the most important component for safety failed! | |||
| 02/15/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds on the highway and she noticed that the power steering beacme very difficult to manuever. the power steering warning light illuminated on her radio. the dealer was contacted and advised her that she was out of her warranty and they are aware of the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 122,000. tb | |||
| 01/14/2011 | 112000 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 that now has around 112,000 miles on it. for the past 6 months or so i've been experiencing difficulty steering the vehicle at times. this is one of many issues i've experienced with this vehicle. last week when i started the vehicle, the information menu started flashing power steering, which indicates that more than likely a new steering column needs to be installed. i've researched and have found that this is an issue that millions of pontiac g6 owners have complained about and that an extended service plan had been generated to repair the problem free of charge courtesy of gm, but only to drivers with 100,000 miles or less. in my case, with over 100,000 miles on the car i now have to pay out of pocket at least $800 to fix this defect with gm's automobile. this should be a recall!!! the steering wheel gets really hard to turn all of a sudden while your already driving. this is extremely dangerous to me and other drivers on the road. i want my complaint to be documented and would also like an explanation as to why this major defect has not been classified as a recall. i will never buy a gm vehicle or any other american made vehicle ever again in my life. gm will not assist me with paying for this repair and i do not have the means to do so at this time, but i do need a car to get to work everyday. this is ridiculous! | |||
| 02/15/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds on the highway and she noticed that the power steering beacme very difficult to manuever. the power steering warning light illuminated on her radio. the dealer was contacted and advised her that she was out of her warranty and they are aware of the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 122,000. tb | |||
| 01/14/2011 | 112000 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 that now has around 112,000 miles on it. for the past 6 months or so i've been experiencing difficulty steering the vehicle at times. this is one of many issues i've experienced with this vehicle. last week when i started the vehicle, the information menu started flashing power steering, which indicates that more than likely a new steering column needs to be installed. i've researched and have found that this is an issue that millions of pontiac g6 owners have complained about and that an extended service plan had been generated to repair the problem free of charge courtesy of gm, but only to drivers with 100,000 miles or less. in my case, with over 100,000 miles on the car i now have to pay out of pocket at least $800 to fix this defect with gm's automobile. this should be a recall!!! the steering wheel gets really hard to turn all of a sudden while your already driving. this is extremely dangerous to me and other drivers on the road. i want my complaint to be documented and would also like an explanation as to why this major defect has not been classified as a recall. i will never buy a gm vehicle or any other american made vehicle ever again in my life. gm will not assist me with paying for this repair and i do not have the means to do so at this time, but i do need a car to get to work everyday. this is ridiculous! | |||
| 02/07/2011 | 126788 | ||
| The power steering went out on my 2006 pontiac g6. about a year ago i heard clunking coming from the steering column. now my power steering has gone out completely and now i know what ths clunking sound was. and reading online it seems like i'm not the only one. | |||
| 01/14/2011 | 112000 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 that now has around 112,000 miles on it. for the past 6 months or so i've been experiencing difficulty steering the vehicle at times. this is one of many issues i've experienced with this vehicle. last week when i started the vehicle, the information menu started flashing power steering, which indicates that more than likely a new steering column needs to be installed. i've researched and have found that this is an issue that millions of pontiac g6 owners have complained about and that an extended service plan had been generated to repair the problem free of charge courtesy of gm, but only to drivers with 100,000 miles or less. in my case, with over 100,000 miles on the car i now have to pay out of pocket at least $800 to fix this defect with gm's automobile. this should be a recall!!! the steering wheel gets really hard to turn all of a sudden while your already driving. this is extremely dangerous to me and other drivers on the road. i want my complaint to be documented and would also like an explanation as to why this major defect has not been classified as a recall. i will never buy a gm vehicle or any other american made vehicle ever again in my life. gm will not assist me with paying for this repair and i do not have the means to do so at this time, but i do need a car to get to work everyday. this is ridiculous! | |||
| 02/07/2011 | 126788 | ||
| The power steering went out on my 2006 pontiac g6. about a year ago i heard clunking coming from the steering column. now my power steering has gone out completely and now i know what ths clunking sound was. and reading online it seems like i'm not the only one. | |||
| 02/09/2011 | 124000 | ||
| Driving on rt 64 in il, pontiac g6 power steering fails, can hardly move the wheel to turn stayed on rt 64 till it was more rural to turn i was afraid i couldn't. this is a hazard and has great potential for serious accidents gm needs to take responsibility to correct this..this needs to be recalled no matter how many miles you have on your car. the property damage is obviously the steering failure my car is in the shop and the damage to my nerve wracking white knuckle ride home | |||
| 01/14/2011 | 112000 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 that now has around 112,000 miles on it. for the past 6 months or so i've been experiencing difficulty steering the vehicle at times. this is one of many issues i've experienced with this vehicle. last week when i started the vehicle, the information menu started flashing power steering, which indicates that more than likely a new steering column needs to be installed. i've researched and have found that this is an issue that millions of pontiac g6 owners have complained about and that an extended service plan had been generated to repair the problem free of charge courtesy of gm, but only to drivers with 100,000 miles or less. in my case, with over 100,000 miles on the car i now have to pay out of pocket at least $800 to fix this defect with gm's automobile. this should be a recall!!! the steering wheel gets really hard to turn all of a sudden while your already driving. this is extremely dangerous to me and other drivers on the road. i want my complaint to be documented and would also like an explanation as to why this major defect has not been classified as a recall. i will never buy a gm vehicle or any other american made vehicle ever again in my life. gm will not assist me with paying for this repair and i do not have the means to do so at this time, but i do need a car to get to work everyday. this is ridiculous! | |||
| 02/07/2011 | 126788 | ||
| The power steering went out on my 2006 pontiac g6. about a year ago i heard clunking coming from the steering column. now my power steering has gone out completely and now i know what ths clunking sound was. and reading online it seems like i'm not the only one. | |||
| 02/09/2011 | 124000 | ||
| Driving on rt 64 in il, pontiac g6 power steering fails, can hardly move the wheel to turn stayed on rt 64 till it was more rural to turn i was afraid i couldn't. this is a hazard and has great potential for serious accidents gm needs to take responsibility to correct this..this needs to be recalled no matter how many miles you have on your car. the property damage is obviously the steering failure my car is in the shop and the damage to my nerve wracking white knuckle ride home | |||
| 12/28/2010 | 59500 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and the power steering went out whille i was driving the car in december.. i almost had a wreck. i went to auto zone and purchased power steering fuild and i was able to add some to the system. three days later the same thing happened, luckily i was driving on a street where i could pull over. i came home and called pontiac in san diego, ca. and was informed by the dealer to complain to the pontiac headquarters. i contacted the headquarters and nothing has been done. in last 5 weeks the power steering has gone out a total of five times and i almost wrecked twice. i live part time in the usa and part time in mexico. the last time i contacted pontiac they said when i returned the the usa to contact them. all i am getting is a run around with no answers. i told them the car was dangerous..their emails to me are very negative and i am totally unhappy with their response. | |||
| 02/07/2011 | 126788 | ||
| The power steering went out on my 2006 pontiac g6. about a year ago i heard clunking coming from the steering column. now my power steering has gone out completely and now i know what ths clunking sound was. and reading online it seems like i'm not the only one. | |||
| 02/09/2011 | 124000 | ||
| Driving on rt 64 in il, pontiac g6 power steering fails, can hardly move the wheel to turn stayed on rt 64 till it was more rural to turn i was afraid i couldn't. this is a hazard and has great potential for serious accidents gm needs to take responsibility to correct this..this needs to be recalled no matter how many miles you have on your car. the property damage is obviously the steering failure my car is in the shop and the damage to my nerve wracking white knuckle ride home | |||
| 12/28/2010 | 59500 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and the power steering went out whille i was driving the car in december.. i almost had a wreck. i went to auto zone and purchased power steering fuild and i was able to add some to the system. three days later the same thing happened, luckily i was driving on a street where i could pull over. i came home and called pontiac in san diego, ca. and was informed by the dealer to complain to the pontiac headquarters. i contacted the headquarters and nothing has been done. in last 5 weeks the power steering has gone out a total of five times and i almost wrecked twice. i live part time in the usa and part time in mexico. the last time i contacted pontiac they said when i returned the the usa to contact them. all i am getting is a run around with no answers. i told them the car was dangerous..their emails to me are very negative and i am totally unhappy with their response. | |||
| 02/08/2011 | 118000 | ||
| My power steering keeps failing on my 2005 pontiac g6. i have two small children and it is extremely unsafe to have this problem. i am now afraid to have my kids in the car. the first time this happened it was in my parking lot. the second time i was turning in traffic. thank god there was not a car coming the other way. i had to throw my whole body against the wheel to get it to turn. and yes my children were in the car at the time. i don't understand why this has not been recalled. both times this happened the service light came on and the screen flashed power steering. my steering immediately went out. i am now going to have it checked out at a shop. | |||
| 02/09/2011 | 124000 | ||
| Driving on rt 64 in il, pontiac g6 power steering fails, can hardly move the wheel to turn stayed on rt 64 till it was more rural to turn i was afraid i couldn't. this is a hazard and has great potential for serious accidents gm needs to take responsibility to correct this..this needs to be recalled no matter how many miles you have on your car. the property damage is obviously the steering failure my car is in the shop and the damage to my nerve wracking white knuckle ride home | |||
| 12/28/2010 | 59500 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and the power steering went out whille i was driving the car in december.. i almost had a wreck. i went to auto zone and purchased power steering fuild and i was able to add some to the system. three days later the same thing happened, luckily i was driving on a street where i could pull over. i came home and called pontiac in san diego, ca. and was informed by the dealer to complain to the pontiac headquarters. i contacted the headquarters and nothing has been done. in last 5 weeks the power steering has gone out a total of five times and i almost wrecked twice. i live part time in the usa and part time in mexico. the last time i contacted pontiac they said when i returned the the usa to contact them. all i am getting is a run around with no answers. i told them the car was dangerous..their emails to me are very negative and i am totally unhappy with their response. | |||
| 02/08/2011 | 118000 | ||
| My power steering keeps failing on my 2005 pontiac g6. i have two small children and it is extremely unsafe to have this problem. i am now afraid to have my kids in the car. the first time this happened it was in my parking lot. the second time i was turning in traffic. thank god there was not a car coming the other way. i had to throw my whole body against the wheel to get it to turn. and yes my children were in the car at the time. i don't understand why this has not been recalled. both times this happened the service light came on and the screen flashed power steering. my steering immediately went out. i am now going to have it checked out at a shop. | |||
| 02/09/2011 | 124000 | ||
| Driving on rt 64 in il, pontiac g6 power steering fails, can hardly move the wheel to turn stayed on rt 64 till it was more rural to turn i was afraid i couldn't. this is a hazard and has great potential for serious accidents gm needs to take responsibility to correct this..this needs to be recalled no matter how many miles you have on your car. the property damage is obviously the steering failure my car is in the shop and the damage to my nerve wracking white knuckle ride home | |||
| 12/28/2010 | 59500 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and the power steering went out whille i was driving the car in december.. i almost had a wreck. i went to auto zone and purchased power steering fuild and i was able to add some to the system. three days later the same thing happened, luckily i was driving on a street where i could pull over. i came home and called pontiac in san diego, ca. and was informed by the dealer to complain to the pontiac headquarters. i contacted the headquarters and nothing has been done. in last 5 weeks the power steering has gone out a total of five times and i almost wrecked twice. i live part time in the usa and part time in mexico. the last time i contacted pontiac they said when i returned the the usa to contact them. all i am getting is a run around with no answers. i told them the car was dangerous..their emails to me are very negative and i am totally unhappy with their response. | |||
| 02/08/2011 | 118000 | ||
| My power steering keeps failing on my 2005 pontiac g6. i have two small children and it is extremely unsafe to have this problem. i am now afraid to have my kids in the car. the first time this happened it was in my parking lot. the second time i was turning in traffic. thank god there was not a car coming the other way. i had to throw my whole body against the wheel to get it to turn. and yes my children were in the car at the time. i don't understand why this has not been recalled. both times this happened the service light came on and the screen flashed power steering. my steering immediately went out. i am now going to have it checked out at a shop. | |||
| 02/04/2011 | 111000 | ||
| This morning i was on my driving to work and as i was pulling on to the highway, my power steering locked up and i could not turn my wheel very well! because, i was already turning, i was able to get it to the side of the road before any cars were to come. at that point, i was unable to turn my wheel nor did i feel comfortable going any further on the highway. i then called a person and got my car to my local mechanical shop where it currently is now. i do not feel safe in this car and don't feel that the extended warranty is proper. i think it should be a full on recall for the power steering. obviously, gm knows there is a problem which is the reason for the extended warranty but to not have it as a full warranty is ludicrous. the fact that people's lives are at risk and this has happened to many people is nonsense not to have a full recall. i have done research on this issue and it is a very common problem. i'm not sure how many complaints is needed before it is corrected but i would sure hope it would not take a horrific accident for this to occur. i have 111000 miles on my car 11,000 over the criteria and very upset is is not being taken care of by gm. this is very disappointing and not to mention and most importantly, dangerous! thank goodness i've been driving for several years and knew what to do but there are too many young kids out there that drive this type of vehicle that are not experienced drivers and will get hurt because a major function of the vehicle goes out and no fault to anyone except the automotive company making the vehicles. i would have the gm people/ nhtsa people who make the call to recall to think about their own children or family and how they would feel if something happened to them because the power steering went out at a crucial time and had no control over the vehicle. again, very disappointing not only to gm but to the national highway safety for not deeming this as a serious problem and having recall sent out. | |||
| 02/08/2011 | 118000 | ||
| My power steering keeps failing on my 2005 pontiac g6. i have two small children and it is extremely unsafe to have this problem. i am now afraid to have my kids in the car. the first time this happened it was in my parking lot. the second time i was turning in traffic. thank god there was not a car coming the other way. i had to throw my whole body against the wheel to get it to turn. and yes my children were in the car at the time. i don't understand why this has not been recalled. both times this happened the service light came on and the screen flashed power steering. my steering immediately went out. i am now going to have it checked out at a shop. | |||
| 02/04/2011 | 111000 | ||
| This morning i was on my driving to work and as i was pulling on to the highway, my power steering locked up and i could not turn my wheel very well! because, i was already turning, i was able to get it to the side of the road before any cars were to come. at that point, i was unable to turn my wheel nor did i feel comfortable going any further on the highway. i then called a person and got my car to my local mechanical shop where it currently is now. i do not feel safe in this car and don't feel that the extended warranty is proper. i think it should be a full on recall for the power steering. obviously, gm knows there is a problem which is the reason for the extended warranty but to not have it as a full warranty is ludicrous. the fact that people's lives are at risk and this has happened to many people is nonsense not to have a full recall. i have done research on this issue and it is a very common problem. i'm not sure how many complaints is needed before it is corrected but i would sure hope it would not take a horrific accident for this to occur. i have 111000 miles on my car 11,000 over the criteria and very upset is is not being taken care of by gm. this is very disappointing and not to mention and most importantly, dangerous! thank goodness i've been driving for several years and knew what to do but there are too many young kids out there that drive this type of vehicle that are not experienced drivers and will get hurt because a major function of the vehicle goes out and no fault to anyone except the automotive company making the vehicles. i would have the gm people/ nhtsa people who make the call to recall to think about their own children or family and how they would feel if something happened to them because the power steering went out at a crucial time and had no control over the vehicle. again, very disappointing not only to gm but to the national highway safety for not deeming this as a serious problem and having recall sent out. | |||
| 02/02/2011 | 80165 | ||
| Have been having intermittent jerking of the steering wheel when turning right. turning right into my place of work tonight, the steering completely failed. i was already turned enough to make it into the gate without ramming into it, and managed to park. i checked under the hood and all seemed to be fine. i started the car again and the power steering pump was fine. i am terrified to drive this car as i have no cell phone and have to drive almost entirely on highways at 65mph to and from work (in the dark mostly). there are many other g6 owners with the same problem and have had serious crashes. this needs to be recalled. | |||
| 02/04/2011 | 111000 | ||
| This morning i was on my driving to work and as i was pulling on to the highway, my power steering locked up and i could not turn my wheel very well! because, i was already turning, i was able to get it to the side of the road before any cars were to come. at that point, i was unable to turn my wheel nor did i feel comfortable going any further on the highway. i then called a person and got my car to my local mechanical shop where it currently is now. i do not feel safe in this car and don't feel that the extended warranty is proper. i think it should be a full on recall for the power steering. obviously, gm knows there is a problem which is the reason for the extended warranty but to not have it as a full warranty is ludicrous. the fact that people's lives are at risk and this has happened to many people is nonsense not to have a full recall. i have done research on this issue and it is a very common problem. i'm not sure how many complaints is needed before it is corrected but i would sure hope it would not take a horrific accident for this to occur. i have 111000 miles on my car 11,000 over the criteria and very upset is is not being taken care of by gm. this is very disappointing and not to mention and most importantly, dangerous! thank goodness i've been driving for several years and knew what to do but there are too many young kids out there that drive this type of vehicle that are not experienced drivers and will get hurt because a major function of the vehicle goes out and no fault to anyone except the automotive company making the vehicles. i would have the gm people/ nhtsa people who make the call to recall to think about their own children or family and how they would feel if something happened to them because the power steering went out at a crucial time and had no control over the vehicle. again, very disappointing not only to gm but to the national highway safety for not deeming this as a serious problem and having recall sent out. | |||
| 02/02/2011 | 80165 | ||
| Have been having intermittent jerking of the steering wheel when turning right. turning right into my place of work tonight, the steering completely failed. i was already turned enough to make it into the gate without ramming into it, and managed to park. i checked under the hood and all seemed to be fine. i started the car again and the power steering pump was fine. i am terrified to drive this car as i have no cell phone and have to drive almost entirely on highways at 65mph to and from work (in the dark mostly). there are many other g6 owners with the same problem and have had serious crashes. this needs to be recalled. | |||
| 01/25/2011 | |||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 gt and have had the power steering light come on while driving and my wheel locks up completely and i cannot turn it. the first time this happened then the light only came on. so i finished my shift at work and then drove to auto zone to buy fluid. on my way there, the wheel locked up and i was driving on a busy highway, unable to turn off of it. finally i put my car in neutral, turned it off, then turned it back on. i was able to drive it to buy fluid but the power steer is electric in g6's. i was told that my entire steering column needs to be replaced and i'm no longer under the warranty by my dealership. i've been researching different sites online and many, many people have had this problem with their g6's. this is a serious and very dangerous problem considering the steering wheel of the car locks completely and will not turn while driving it. i don't have $700+ to get this issue fixed and i refuse to pay for an issue on my car that is clearly the manufacturer's mishap considering many, many people have faulty power steering. this is an issue that needs to be resolved before pontiac is the new toyota and begin causing deaths because of it's faulty vehicles. | |||
| 02/02/2011 | 80165 | ||
| Have been having intermittent jerking of the steering wheel when turning right. turning right into my place of work tonight, the steering completely failed. i was already turned enough to make it into the gate without ramming into it, and managed to park. i checked under the hood and all seemed to be fine. i started the car again and the power steering pump was fine. i am terrified to drive this car as i have no cell phone and have to drive almost entirely on highways at 65mph to and from work (in the dark mostly). there are many other g6 owners with the same problem and have had serious crashes. this needs to be recalled. | |||
| 01/25/2011 | |||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 gt and have had the power steering light come on while driving and my wheel locks up completely and i cannot turn it. the first time this happened then the light only came on. so i finished my shift at work and then drove to auto zone to buy fluid. on my way there, the wheel locked up and i was driving on a busy highway, unable to turn off of it. finally i put my car in neutral, turned it off, then turned it back on. i was able to drive it to buy fluid but the power steer is electric in g6's. i was told that my entire steering column needs to be replaced and i'm no longer under the warranty by my dealership. i've been researching different sites online and many, many people have had this problem with their g6's. this is a serious and very dangerous problem considering the steering wheel of the car locks completely and will not turn while driving it. i don't have $700+ to get this issue fixed and i refuse to pay for an issue on my car that is clearly the manufacturer's mishap considering many, many people have faulty power steering. this is an issue that needs to be resolved before pontiac is the new toyota and begin causing deaths because of it's faulty vehicles. | |||
| 02/02/2011 | 80165 | ||
| Have been having intermittent jerking of the steering wheel when turning right. turning right into my place of work tonight, the steering completely failed. i was already turned enough to make it into the gate without ramming into it, and managed to park. i checked under the hood and all seemed to be fine. i started the car again and the power steering pump was fine. i am terrified to drive this car as i have no cell phone and have to drive almost entirely on highways at 65mph to and from work (in the dark mostly). there are many other g6 owners with the same problem and have had serious crashes. this needs to be recalled. | |||
| 01/25/2011 | |||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 gt and have had the power steering light come on while driving and my wheel locks up completely and i cannot turn it. the first time this happened then the light only came on. so i finished my shift at work and then drove to auto zone to buy fluid. on my way there, the wheel locked up and i was driving on a busy highway, unable to turn off of it. finally i put my car in neutral, turned it off, then turned it back on. i was able to drive it to buy fluid but the power steer is electric in g6's. i was told that my entire steering column needs to be replaced and i'm no longer under the warranty by my dealership. i've been researching different sites online and many, many people have had this problem with their g6's. this is a serious and very dangerous problem considering the steering wheel of the car locks completely and will not turn while driving it. i don't have $700+ to get this issue fixed and i refuse to pay for an issue on my car that is clearly the manufacturer's mishap considering many, many people have faulty power steering. this is an issue that needs to be resolved before pontiac is the new toyota and begin causing deaths because of it's faulty vehicles. | |||
| 01/25/2011 | 100045 | ||
| Power steering failure | |||
| 01/25/2011 | |||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 gt and have had the power steering light come on while driving and my wheel locks up completely and i cannot turn it. the first time this happened then the light only came on. so i finished my shift at work and then drove to auto zone to buy fluid. on my way there, the wheel locked up and i was driving on a busy highway, unable to turn off of it. finally i put my car in neutral, turned it off, then turned it back on. i was able to drive it to buy fluid but the power steer is electric in g6's. i was told that my entire steering column needs to be replaced and i'm no longer under the warranty by my dealership. i've been researching different sites online and many, many people have had this problem with their g6's. this is a serious and very dangerous problem considering the steering wheel of the car locks completely and will not turn while driving it. i don't have $700+ to get this issue fixed and i refuse to pay for an issue on my car that is clearly the manufacturer's mishap considering many, many people have faulty power steering. this is an issue that needs to be resolved before pontiac is the new toyota and begin causing deaths because of it's faulty vehicles. | |||
| 01/25/2011 | 100045 | ||
| Power steering failure | |||
| 01/25/2011 | |||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 gt and have had the power steering light come on while driving and my wheel locks up completely and i cannot turn it. the first time this happened then the light only came on. so i finished my shift at work and then drove to auto zone to buy fluid. on my way there, the wheel locked up and i was driving on a busy highway, unable to turn off of it. finally i put my car in neutral, turned it off, then turned it back on. i was able to drive it to buy fluid but the power steer is electric in g6's. i was told that my entire steering column needs to be replaced and i'm no longer under the warranty by my dealership. i've been researching different sites online and many, many people have had this problem with their g6's. this is a serious and very dangerous problem considering the steering wheel of the car locks completely and will not turn while driving it. i don't have $700+ to get this issue fixed and i refuse to pay for an issue on my car that is clearly the manufacturer's mishap considering many, many people have faulty power steering. this is an issue that needs to be resolved before pontiac is the new toyota and begin causing deaths because of it's faulty vehicles. | |||
| 01/25/2011 | 100045 | ||
| Power steering failure | |||
| 01/25/2011 | |||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 gt and have had the power steering light come on while driving and my wheel locks up completely and i cannot turn it. the first time this happened then the light only came on. so i finished my shift at work and then drove to auto zone to buy fluid. on my way there, the wheel locked up and i was driving on a busy highway, unable to turn off of it. finally i put my car in neutral, turned it off, then turned it back on. i was able to drive it to buy fluid but the power steer is electric in g6's. i was told that my entire steering column needs to be replaced and i'm no longer under the warranty by my dealership. i've been researching different sites online and many, many people have had this problem with their g6's. this is a serious and very dangerous problem considering the steering wheel of the car locks completely and will not turn while driving it. i don't have $700+ to get this issue fixed and i refuse to pay for an issue on my car that is clearly the manufacturer's mishap considering many, many people have faulty power steering. this is an issue that needs to be resolved before pontiac is the new toyota and begin causing deaths because of it's faulty vehicles. | |||
| 01/25/2011 | 100045 | ||
| Power steering failure | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 78982 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 base 4 cly had stiff steering and eventually locked up while turning going 35mph. had to pull over. radio computer informed me that the power stereing had failed. took to dealership where they replaced the steering motor. 3 months later, the same problem only worse. steering completely locked up while going 60mph on the highway. hit a median, nearly caused a pile up on i-69, had to have the vehicle towed where they were unable to determine the cause. | |||
| 01/14/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Power stearing failure. this is not right when pontiac knows that there is a problem. will we need deaths of will this be fixed under recall.... | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 78982 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 base 4 cly had stiff steering and eventually locked up while turning going 35mph. had to pull over. radio computer informed me that the power stereing had failed. took to dealership where they replaced the steering motor. 3 months later, the same problem only worse. steering completely locked up while going 60mph on the highway. hit a median, nearly caused a pile up on i-69, had to have the vehicle towed where they were unable to determine the cause. | |||
| 01/14/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Power stearing failure. this is not right when pontiac knows that there is a problem. will we need deaths of will this be fixed under recall.... | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 78982 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 base 4 cly had stiff steering and eventually locked up while turning going 35mph. had to pull over. radio computer informed me that the power stereing had failed. took to dealership where they replaced the steering motor. 3 months later, the same problem only worse. steering completely locked up while going 60mph on the highway. hit a median, nearly caused a pile up on i-69, had to have the vehicle towed where they were unable to determine the cause. | |||
| 01/14/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Power stearing failure. this is not right when pontiac knows that there is a problem. will we need deaths of will this be fixed under recall.... | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 78982 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 base 4 cly had stiff steering and eventually locked up while turning going 35mph. had to pull over. radio computer informed me that the power stereing had failed. took to dealership where they replaced the steering motor. 3 months later, the same problem only worse. steering completely locked up while going 60mph on the highway. hit a median, nearly caused a pile up on i-69, had to have the vehicle towed where they were unable to determine the cause. | |||
| 01/14/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Power stearing failure. this is not right when pontiac knows that there is a problem. will we need deaths of will this be fixed under recall.... | |||
| 01/20/2011 | 91000 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6. i lost my powersteering on the way to work this morning and it was very difficult to control the vehicle. i feel that this is very dangerous, and could have resulted in an accident. after doing some research i have learned that there have been ongoing issues with the power steering in these vehicles. | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 78982 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 base 4 cly had stiff steering and eventually locked up while turning going 35mph. had to pull over. radio computer informed me that the power stereing had failed. took to dealership where they replaced the steering motor. 3 months later, the same problem only worse. steering completely locked up while going 60mph on the highway. hit a median, nearly caused a pile up on i-69, had to have the vehicle towed where they were unable to determine the cause. | |||
| 01/14/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Power stearing failure. this is not right when pontiac knows that there is a problem. will we need deaths of will this be fixed under recall.... | |||
| 01/20/2011 | 91000 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6. i lost my powersteering on the way to work this morning and it was very difficult to control the vehicle. i feel that this is very dangerous, and could have resulted in an accident. after doing some research i have learned that there have been ongoing issues with the power steering in these vehicles. | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 78982 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 base 4 cly had stiff steering and eventually locked up while turning going 35mph. had to pull over. radio computer informed me that the power stereing had failed. took to dealership where they replaced the steering motor. 3 months later, the same problem only worse. steering completely locked up while going 60mph on the highway. hit a median, nearly caused a pile up on i-69, had to have the vehicle towed where they were unable to determine the cause. | |||
| 01/14/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Power stearing failure. this is not right when pontiac knows that there is a problem. will we need deaths of will this be fixed under recall.... | |||
| 01/20/2011 | 91000 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6. i lost my powersteering on the way to work this morning and it was very difficult to control the vehicle. i feel that this is very dangerous, and could have resulted in an accident. after doing some research i have learned that there have been ongoing issues with the power steering in these vehicles. | |||
| 01/14/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Power stearing failure. this is not right when pontiac knows that there is a problem. will we need deaths of will this be fixed under recall.... | |||
| 01/20/2011 | 91000 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6. i lost my powersteering on the way to work this morning and it was very difficult to control the vehicle. i feel that this is very dangerous, and could have resulted in an accident. after doing some research i have learned that there have been ongoing issues with the power steering in these vehicles. | |||
| 01/05/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Electrical steering switch is going bad, making car unable to steer. | |||
| 01/20/2011 | 91000 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6. i lost my powersteering on the way to work this morning and it was very difficult to control the vehicle. i feel that this is very dangerous, and could have resulted in an accident. after doing some research i have learned that there have been ongoing issues with the power steering in these vehicles. | |||
| 01/05/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Electrical steering switch is going bad, making car unable to steer. | |||
| 12/14/2010 | 70000 | ||
| While driving about 55 mph, i approached a curve and braked slightly. while entering the curve the power steering froze, and i could not turn momentarily. the power steering came back on and i over compensated for the loss of steering. i spun out of control, hitting an embankment with my rear wheel. the car flipped and landed on its wheels. i went to the hospital with a partially collapsed lung, bruised ribs, bruised sternum, back injury , and neck injuries. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 16000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 gmc pontiac g6. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact stated that the power steering failed intermittently without warning, making it difficult to steer. the dealer was notified who performed a diagnostic test which confirmed that the power steering assist motor needed to be replaced. the contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages was approximately 16,000. bw | |||
| 01/06/2011 | 51753 | ||
| Power steering failure, randomly shuts off, vehicle difficult to steer, causes car to veer out of control. | |||
| 12/14/2010 | 70000 | ||
| While driving about 55 mph, i approached a curve and braked slightly. while entering the curve the power steering froze, and i could not turn momentarily. the power steering came back on and i over compensated for the loss of steering. i spun out of control, hitting an embankment with my rear wheel. the car flipped and landed on its wheels. i went to the hospital with a partially collapsed lung, bruised ribs, bruised sternum, back injury , and neck injuries. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 16000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 gmc pontiac g6. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact stated that the power steering failed intermittently without warning, making it difficult to steer. the dealer was notified who performed a diagnostic test which confirmed that the power steering assist motor needed to be replaced. the contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages was approximately 16,000. bw | |||
| 01/06/2011 | 51753 | ||
| Power steering failure, randomly shuts off, vehicle difficult to steer, causes car to veer out of control. | |||
| 12/14/2010 | 70000 | ||
| While driving about 55 mph, i approached a curve and braked slightly. while entering the curve the power steering froze, and i could not turn momentarily. the power steering came back on and i over compensated for the loss of steering. i spun out of control, hitting an embankment with my rear wheel. the car flipped and landed on its wheels. i went to the hospital with a partially collapsed lung, bruised ribs, bruised sternum, back injury , and neck injuries. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 16000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 gmc pontiac g6. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact stated that the power steering failed intermittently without warning, making it difficult to steer. the dealer was notified who performed a diagnostic test which confirmed that the power steering assist motor needed to be replaced. the contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages was approximately 16,000. bw | |||
| 01/06/2011 | 51753 | ||
| Power steering failure, randomly shuts off, vehicle difficult to steer, causes car to veer out of control. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 16000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 gmc pontiac g6. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact stated that the power steering failed intermittently without warning, making it difficult to steer. the dealer was notified who performed a diagnostic test which confirmed that the power steering assist motor needed to be replaced. the contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages was approximately 16,000. bw | |||
| 01/06/2011 | 51753 | ||
| Power steering failure, randomly shuts off, vehicle difficult to steer, causes car to veer out of control. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 16000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 gmc pontiac g6. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact stated that the power steering failed intermittently without warning, making it difficult to steer. the dealer was notified who performed a diagnostic test which confirmed that the power steering assist motor needed to be replaced. the contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages was approximately 16,000. bw | |||
| 01/06/2011 | 51753 | ||
| Power steering failure, randomly shuts off, vehicle difficult to steer, causes car to veer out of control. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Power steering stops working while driving with no warning and does not work again until i stop the car, turn off and restart the engine. | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 53000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while parking the vehicle driving 2-3 mph the power steering failed. she stated the vehicle became difficult to steer and the steering wheel jerked. the vehicle had not been taken to a dealer for the failure. the failure was constant and was on going for the last 3 to 4 months. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage were 57,000. vwb | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Power steering stops working while driving with no warning and does not work again until i stop the car, turn off and restart the engine. | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 53000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while parking the vehicle driving 2-3 mph the power steering failed. she stated the vehicle became difficult to steer and the steering wheel jerked. the vehicle had not been taken to a dealer for the failure. the failure was constant and was on going for the last 3 to 4 months. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage were 57,000. vwb | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Power steering stops working while driving with no warning and does not work again until i stop the car, turn off and restart the engine. | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 53000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while parking the vehicle driving 2-3 mph the power steering failed. she stated the vehicle became difficult to steer and the steering wheel jerked. the vehicle had not been taken to a dealer for the failure. the failure was constant and was on going for the last 3 to 4 months. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage were 57,000. vwb | |||
| 12/27/2010 | 72000 | ||
| Power steering malfunction with onboard computer notification. | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 71000 | ||
| Durning the last couple of weeks, my steering in my g6 has been getting tight. on wednesday dec. 15, 2010 while in the driveway, it complete froze up. i could not turn the wheel left or right and when i attempted, the lights dimmed on the car as thought a electrical problem was occuring. | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 68000 | ||
| Power steering locks up while driving down the freeway. | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 71000 | ||
| Durning the last couple of weeks, my steering in my g6 has been getting tight. on wednesday dec. 15, 2010 while in the driveway, it complete froze up. i could not turn the wheel left or right and when i attempted, the lights dimmed on the car as thought a electrical problem was occuring. | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 68000 | ||
| Power steering locks up while driving down the freeway. | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 71000 | ||
| Durning the last couple of weeks, my steering in my g6 has been getting tight. on wednesday dec. 15, 2010 while in the driveway, it complete froze up. i could not turn the wheel left or right and when i attempted, the lights dimmed on the car as thought a electrical problem was occuring. | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 68000 | ||
| Power steering locks up while driving down the freeway. | |||
| 12/13/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Electric power steering has gone out in car | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 68000 | ||
| Power steering locks up while driving down the freeway. | |||
| 12/13/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Electric power steering has gone out in car | |||
| 12/09/2010 | 135000 | ||
| I'm a ower of a 06 g6 in my vehicle has been having so many front end problems i have been out of so much money. recently while on my way to work the power steering fail. it was hard for me to turn but i pulled on the side of the road and restarted my car. several time in one day i had to restart it. i recented a letter about a month ago with special coverage not a recall. my car is over the mileage so im not able to get it fix. it should be something gmc should be able to do because i just cannot afford to get this fix. gm is at fault im praying for something to happen for us(g6 owners) before something bad transpire from this. i dont not what to do at this point. | |||
| 12/13/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Electric power steering has gone out in car | |||
| 12/09/2010 | 135000 | ||
| I'm a ower of a 06 g6 in my vehicle has been having so many front end problems i have been out of so much money. recently while on my way to work the power steering fail. it was hard for me to turn but i pulled on the side of the road and restarted my car. several time in one day i had to restart it. i recented a letter about a month ago with special coverage not a recall. my car is over the mileage so im not able to get it fix. it should be something gmc should be able to do because i just cannot afford to get this fix. gm is at fault im praying for something to happen for us(g6 owners) before something bad transpire from this. i dont not what to do at this point. | |||
| 12/13/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Electric power steering has gone out in car | |||
| 12/09/2010 | 135000 | ||
| I'm a ower of a 06 g6 in my vehicle has been having so many front end problems i have been out of so much money. recently while on my way to work the power steering fail. it was hard for me to turn but i pulled on the side of the road and restarted my car. several time in one day i had to restart it. i recented a letter about a month ago with special coverage not a recall. my car is over the mileage so im not able to get it fix. it should be something gmc should be able to do because i just cannot afford to get this fix. gm is at fault im praying for something to happen for us(g6 owners) before something bad transpire from this. i dont not what to do at this point. | |||
| 11/19/2010 | 59980 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 60 mph the contact turned the steering wheel toward the left to merge into the left lane in order to prevent from crashing into a vehicle that had cut in front of her. the steering wheel locked up and the contact could not control it resulting the vehicle to crash into the median of the highway. there was a police report filed. the vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 59,980. ds | |||
| 12/09/2010 | 135000 | ||
| I'm a ower of a 06 g6 in my vehicle has been having so many front end problems i have been out of so much money. recently while on my way to work the power steering fail. it was hard for me to turn but i pulled on the side of the road and restarted my car. several time in one day i had to restart it. i recented a letter about a month ago with special coverage not a recall. my car is over the mileage so im not able to get it fix. it should be something gmc should be able to do because i just cannot afford to get this fix. gm is at fault im praying for something to happen for us(g6 owners) before something bad transpire from this. i dont not what to do at this point. | |||
| 11/19/2010 | 59980 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 60 mph the contact turned the steering wheel toward the left to merge into the left lane in order to prevent from crashing into a vehicle that had cut in front of her. the steering wheel locked up and the contact could not control it resulting the vehicle to crash into the median of the highway. there was a police report filed. the vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 59,980. ds | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Its about my pontiac g6 2006 it has power stering serius problems it goes off while driving please make sure of this | |||
| 05/09/2008 | 50015 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph the power steering would become difficult to turn and the warning had appeared across her radio. this has occurred on a intermittent basis. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed her that the power steering motor, and column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 50,015. tb | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Its about my pontiac g6 2006 it has power stering serius problems it goes off while driving please make sure of this | |||
| 05/09/2008 | 50015 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph the power steering would become difficult to turn and the warning had appeared across her radio. this has occurred on a intermittent basis. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed her that the power steering motor, and column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 50,015. tb | |||
| 12/02/2010 | 84700 | ||
| Power steering on the vehicle stopped working without warning as i was turning. the driver information center displayed a steering wheel message. luckily it was at a low enough speed and with no other cars behind or in front of me that i could stop safely. after turning the car off and back on, the problem was resolved. | |||
| 12/02/2010 | 106123 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 2-5 mph leaving a stop light making a left turn she lost all power steer. the vehicle became difficult to steering and she coasted to the side of the street. she put the vehicle in parked and turned the vehicle off and waited a few seconds and turn the vehicle back on. the vehicle started as normal. the vehicle had not been check by a local mechanic or a dealer. she called the manufacture and they suggested she take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic. they are aware of this type of failure and they advised her that they would assist with the parts but not the labor. the approximate failure mileage was 106,123 and the current mileage was 106,150. vwb | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Its about my pontiac g6 2006 it has power stering serius problems it goes off while driving please make sure of this | |||
| 05/09/2008 | 50015 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph the power steering would become difficult to turn and the warning had appeared across her radio. this has occurred on a intermittent basis. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed her that the power steering motor, and column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 50,015. tb | |||
| 12/02/2010 | 84700 | ||
| Power steering on the vehicle stopped working without warning as i was turning. the driver information center displayed a steering wheel message. luckily it was at a low enough speed and with no other cars behind or in front of me that i could stop safely. after turning the car off and back on, the problem was resolved. | |||
| 12/02/2010 | 106123 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 2-5 mph leaving a stop light making a left turn she lost all power steer. the vehicle became difficult to steering and she coasted to the side of the street. she put the vehicle in parked and turned the vehicle off and waited a few seconds and turn the vehicle back on. the vehicle started as normal. the vehicle had not been check by a local mechanic or a dealer. she called the manufacture and they suggested she take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic. they are aware of this type of failure and they advised her that they would assist with the parts but not the labor. the approximate failure mileage was 106,123 and the current mileage was 106,150. vwb | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 70200 | ||
| In the past few weeks, the steering wheel has been shaking to the left and right while the vehicle is stop. i did not think anything of it until i stop at a traffic light. the steering wheel lock up and could not move left or right. the information center on the radio displayed a power steering warning. i was stuck in the middle of the road until minutes later i turned on the car again and regain control of the steering wheel. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Its about my pontiac g6 2006 it has power stering serius problems it goes off while driving please make sure of this | |||
| 05/09/2008 | 50015 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph the power steering would become difficult to turn and the warning had appeared across her radio. this has occurred on a intermittent basis. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed her that the power steering motor, and column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 50,015. tb | |||
| 12/02/2010 | 84700 | ||
| Power steering on the vehicle stopped working without warning as i was turning. the driver information center displayed a steering wheel message. luckily it was at a low enough speed and with no other cars behind or in front of me that i could stop safely. after turning the car off and back on, the problem was resolved. | |||
| 12/02/2010 | 106123 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 2-5 mph leaving a stop light making a left turn she lost all power steer. the vehicle became difficult to steering and she coasted to the side of the street. she put the vehicle in parked and turned the vehicle off and waited a few seconds and turn the vehicle back on. the vehicle started as normal. the vehicle had not been check by a local mechanic or a dealer. she called the manufacture and they suggested she take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic. they are aware of this type of failure and they advised her that they would assist with the parts but not the labor. the approximate failure mileage was 106,123 and the current mileage was 106,150. vwb | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 70200 | ||
| In the past few weeks, the steering wheel has been shaking to the left and right while the vehicle is stop. i did not think anything of it until i stop at a traffic light. the steering wheel lock up and could not move left or right. the information center on the radio displayed a power steering warning. i was stuck in the middle of the road until minutes later i turned on the car again and regain control of the steering wheel. | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 76000 | ||
| Loud popping noise when you turn the steering wheel to the right or left. driving down the street and the radio screen went completely blank and the radio wouldn't come on. cut car off and turned back on and radio came back on. repaired control arms, ball joints, and struts. popping noise continues. think its in the electric steering column. | |||
| 12/02/2010 | 84700 | ||
| Power steering on the vehicle stopped working without warning as i was turning. the driver information center displayed a steering wheel message. luckily it was at a low enough speed and with no other cars behind or in front of me that i could stop safely. after turning the car off and back on, the problem was resolved. | |||
| 12/02/2010 | 106123 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 2-5 mph leaving a stop light making a left turn she lost all power steer. the vehicle became difficult to steering and she coasted to the side of the street. she put the vehicle in parked and turned the vehicle off and waited a few seconds and turn the vehicle back on. the vehicle started as normal. the vehicle had not been check by a local mechanic or a dealer. she called the manufacture and they suggested she take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic. they are aware of this type of failure and they advised her that they would assist with the parts but not the labor. the approximate failure mileage was 106,123 and the current mileage was 106,150. vwb | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 70200 | ||
| In the past few weeks, the steering wheel has been shaking to the left and right while the vehicle is stop. i did not think anything of it until i stop at a traffic light. the steering wheel lock up and could not move left or right. the information center on the radio displayed a power steering warning. i was stuck in the middle of the road until minutes later i turned on the car again and regain control of the steering wheel. | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 76000 | ||
| Loud popping noise when you turn the steering wheel to the right or left. driving down the street and the radio screen went completely blank and the radio wouldn't come on. cut car off and turned back on and radio came back on. repaired control arms, ball joints, and struts. popping noise continues. think its in the electric steering column. | |||
| 11/29/2010 | 70200 | ||
| In the past few weeks, the steering wheel has been shaking to the left and right while the vehicle is stop. i did not think anything of it until i stop at a traffic light. the steering wheel lock up and could not move left or right. the information center on the radio displayed a power steering warning. i was stuck in the middle of the road until minutes later i turned on the car again and regain control of the steering wheel. | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 76000 | ||
| Loud popping noise when you turn the steering wheel to the right or left. driving down the street and the radio screen went completely blank and the radio wouldn't come on. cut car off and turned back on and radio came back on. repaired control arms, ball joints, and struts. popping noise continues. think its in the electric steering column. | |||
| 11/11/2010 | 88995 | ||
| While driving, suddenly the power steering indicator lights comes on and the steering wheel is impossible to control. this is the fourth time this issue has occurred but every time i shut the car off and turn it back on the problem goes away. every mechanic i have brought the car to says there is no problem when they do a diagnostic check. | |||
| 11/21/2010 | 129000 | ||
| Power steering failure, causes steering wheel to move on its own, and can create an uncontrollable situation while driving down the road. noticed that it was difficulto maintian vehicle control within the lane of traffic, and is an intermittent problem. this problem occurs daily, and gm is aware of this problem on other cars such as the pontiac g5 of which is has issued a recall. when i called the dealer, my vehicle is not involved in any recall. to correct the the defect, the vehicle must have the electric motor on the power steering replaced which involves removing the steering column and total approximatey $400 in labor plus the $300 part. this should be a recall item, as i have seen on a simple google search numerous complaints about this same issue. gm appears to be aware of the issue, but is waiting to be forced to take corrective actions. | |||
| 11/17/2010 | 76180 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 20 mph the power steering fails. he was trying to turn left at the stop light and the power steering failed and he almost had an accident. the next day the vehicle restarted with no problems and was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test and came up with a code sp10183 and then install an ans setup column. (contact does not know what that mean). there was no cost for the repairs it was completed under warranty. the manufacturer was not notified. he stated this failure happened twice. the failure mileage was 76,180....mw | |||
| 11/11/2010 | 88995 | ||
| While driving, suddenly the power steering indicator lights comes on and the steering wheel is impossible to control. this is the fourth time this issue has occurred but every time i shut the car off and turn it back on the problem goes away. every mechanic i have brought the car to says there is no problem when they do a diagnostic check. | |||
| 11/21/2010 | 129000 | ||
| Power steering failure, causes steering wheel to move on its own, and can create an uncontrollable situation while driving down the road. noticed that it was difficulto maintian vehicle control within the lane of traffic, and is an intermittent problem. this problem occurs daily, and gm is aware of this problem on other cars such as the pontiac g5 of which is has issued a recall. when i called the dealer, my vehicle is not involved in any recall. to correct the the defect, the vehicle must have the electric motor on the power steering replaced which involves removing the steering column and total approximatey $400 in labor plus the $300 part. this should be a recall item, as i have seen on a simple google search numerous complaints about this same issue. gm appears to be aware of the issue, but is waiting to be forced to take corrective actions. | |||
| 11/17/2010 | 76180 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 20 mph the power steering fails. he was trying to turn left at the stop light and the power steering failed and he almost had an accident. the next day the vehicle restarted with no problems and was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test and came up with a code sp10183 and then install an ans setup column. (contact does not know what that mean). there was no cost for the repairs it was completed under warranty. the manufacturer was not notified. he stated this failure happened twice. the failure mileage was 76,180....mw | |||
| 11/11/2010 | 88995 | ||
| While driving, suddenly the power steering indicator lights comes on and the steering wheel is impossible to control. this is the fourth time this issue has occurred but every time i shut the car off and turn it back on the problem goes away. every mechanic i have brought the car to says there is no problem when they do a diagnostic check. | |||
| 11/21/2010 | 129000 | ||
| Power steering failure, causes steering wheel to move on its own, and can create an uncontrollable situation while driving down the road. noticed that it was difficulto maintian vehicle control within the lane of traffic, and is an intermittent problem. this problem occurs daily, and gm is aware of this problem on other cars such as the pontiac g5 of which is has issued a recall. when i called the dealer, my vehicle is not involved in any recall. to correct the the defect, the vehicle must have the electric motor on the power steering replaced which involves removing the steering column and total approximatey $400 in labor plus the $300 part. this should be a recall item, as i have seen on a simple google search numerous complaints about this same issue. gm appears to be aware of the issue, but is waiting to be forced to take corrective actions. | |||
| 11/17/2010 | 76180 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 20 mph the power steering fails. he was trying to turn left at the stop light and the power steering failed and he almost had an accident. the next day the vehicle restarted with no problems and was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test and came up with a code sp10183 and then install an ans setup column. (contact does not know what that mean). there was no cost for the repairs it was completed under warranty. the manufacturer was not notified. he stated this failure happened twice. the failure mileage was 76,180....mw | |||
| 11/21/2010 | 129000 | ||
| Power steering failure, causes steering wheel to move on its own, and can create an uncontrollable situation while driving down the road. noticed that it was difficulto maintian vehicle control within the lane of traffic, and is an intermittent problem. this problem occurs daily, and gm is aware of this problem on other cars such as the pontiac g5 of which is has issued a recall. when i called the dealer, my vehicle is not involved in any recall. to correct the the defect, the vehicle must have the electric motor on the power steering replaced which involves removing the steering column and total approximatey $400 in labor plus the $300 part. this should be a recall item, as i have seen on a simple google search numerous complaints about this same issue. gm appears to be aware of the issue, but is waiting to be forced to take corrective actions. | |||
| 11/17/2010 | 76180 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 20 mph the power steering fails. he was trying to turn left at the stop light and the power steering failed and he almost had an accident. the next day the vehicle restarted with no problems and was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test and came up with a code sp10183 and then install an ans setup column. (contact does not know what that mean). there was no cost for the repairs it was completed under warranty. the manufacturer was not notified. he stated this failure happened twice. the failure mileage was 76,180....mw | |||
| 11/13/2010 | 94000 | ||
| Electrical power steering keeps going out. i noticed slight problems with turning in the past but now the power steering light comes on when the problem arises. i have literally found thousands of complaints online for the same issue in the 2005 and 2006 model g6s. why doesn't gm do something and take care of their drivers. i guess they are going to sit back and not do anything until they have a few fatalities. we should not have to pay the cost of this expensive repair job when its' apparently a defect in the g6 models with electrical power steering. its funny how they went back to the traditional hydraulic power steering pump in the 2007 models. i wonder why? | |||
| 12/15/2008 | 75000 | ||
| Power steering went out during blizzard-like conditions. i could not turn the wheel. since then, intermittent times of power steering locking up. then, in september of 2010, car began rattling, thumping, having a mind of its own. sounds like an airplane. power steering notice and engine light are on permanently now. i have already talked about the potential for accident with my children and had to prepare them for this because we cannot afford all of this work. in the last two years, the brakes have been replaced 7 times (in the shop 6 times in 2008 from may-sept). they had to special order the calipers because like the electronic power steering, the calipers on a g6 are the only car that is done this way. the steering failure is now taking a toll on the brakes. i have also experienced the flooding on the floor boards of the car in the backseat and trunk but never made a connection until reading all 857 complaints thoroughly on one website and 153 on another. i have contacted and am awaiting a return call from a lawyer. i am also contacting the company our car is financed through for some kind of recourse. i have been trying to contact both gm and pontiac. i am going to have to get the car fixed but i will fight to get reimbursed or somehow get out of the remainder of this loan without my husband's credit being impacted. i have to use my car for work. i had to switch jobs so i would not be expected to transport clients. i am in fear for myself and my family. what kind of life is that? is anything in the works for a recall? so far, i have endured all of the financial responsibility: increased insurance premiums, accidents, tickets for failure to control and repairs. because the steering problem is severe, i have to find the money next week or park the car while continuing to pay the monthly car payment. | |||
| 11/13/2010 | 94000 | ||
| Electrical power steering keeps going out. i noticed slight problems with turning in the past but now the power steering light comes on when the problem arises. i have literally found thousands of complaints online for the same issue in the 2005 and 2006 model g6s. why doesn't gm do something and take care of their drivers. i guess they are going to sit back and not do anything until they have a few fatalities. we should not have to pay the cost of this expensive repair job when its' apparently a defect in the g6 models with electrical power steering. its funny how they went back to the traditional hydraulic power steering pump in the 2007 models. i wonder why? | |||
| 12/15/2008 | 75000 | ||
| Power steering went out during blizzard-like conditions. i could not turn the wheel. since then, intermittent times of power steering locking up. then, in september of 2010, car began rattling, thumping, having a mind of its own. sounds like an airplane. power steering notice and engine light are on permanently now. i have already talked about the potential for accident with my children and had to prepare them for this because we cannot afford all of this work. in the last two years, the brakes have been replaced 7 times (in the shop 6 times in 2008 from may-sept). they had to special order the calipers because like the electronic power steering, the calipers on a g6 are the only car that is done this way. the steering failure is now taking a toll on the brakes. i have also experienced the flooding on the floor boards of the car in the backseat and trunk but never made a connection until reading all 857 complaints thoroughly on one website and 153 on another. i have contacted and am awaiting a return call from a lawyer. i am also contacting the company our car is financed through for some kind of recourse. i have been trying to contact both gm and pontiac. i am going to have to get the car fixed but i will fight to get reimbursed or somehow get out of the remainder of this loan without my husband's credit being impacted. i have to use my car for work. i had to switch jobs so i would not be expected to transport clients. i am in fear for myself and my family. what kind of life is that? is anything in the works for a recall? so far, i have endured all of the financial responsibility: increased insurance premiums, accidents, tickets for failure to control and repairs. because the steering problem is severe, i have to find the money next week or park the car while continuing to pay the monthly car payment. | |||
| 11/07/2010 | 154023 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. the contact state on november 7, 2010 while driving approximately 15 mph when she attempted to exit the gas service station the steering locked, the power steering light illuminated after the failure occurred. she was able to place the gear in reverse and moved the vehicle away from the fuel tanks; the contact turned the vehicle off for a few moments and the power steering reseted back to normal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer diagnosed located the failure at steering column. the manufacturer advised they will not assist with the repair, because the vehicle was over 100,000 miles and the warranty had expired. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure and the current mileage were 154,023. li | |||
| 11/13/2010 | 94000 | ||
| Electrical power steering keeps going out. i noticed slight problems with turning in the past but now the power steering light comes on when the problem arises. i have literally found thousands of complaints online for the same issue in the 2005 and 2006 model g6s. why doesn't gm do something and take care of their drivers. i guess they are going to sit back and not do anything until they have a few fatalities. we should not have to pay the cost of this expensive repair job when its' apparently a defect in the g6 models with electrical power steering. its funny how they went back to the traditional hydraulic power steering pump in the 2007 models. i wonder why? | |||
| 12/15/2008 | 75000 | ||
| Power steering went out during blizzard-like conditions. i could not turn the wheel. since then, intermittent times of power steering locking up. then, in september of 2010, car began rattling, thumping, having a mind of its own. sounds like an airplane. power steering notice and engine light are on permanently now. i have already talked about the potential for accident with my children and had to prepare them for this because we cannot afford all of this work. in the last two years, the brakes have been replaced 7 times (in the shop 6 times in 2008 from may-sept). they had to special order the calipers because like the electronic power steering, the calipers on a g6 are the only car that is done this way. the steering failure is now taking a toll on the brakes. i have also experienced the flooding on the floor boards of the car in the backseat and trunk but never made a connection until reading all 857 complaints thoroughly on one website and 153 on another. i have contacted and am awaiting a return call from a lawyer. i am also contacting the company our car is financed through for some kind of recourse. i have been trying to contact both gm and pontiac. i am going to have to get the car fixed but i will fight to get reimbursed or somehow get out of the remainder of this loan without my husband's credit being impacted. i have to use my car for work. i had to switch jobs so i would not be expected to transport clients. i am in fear for myself and my family. what kind of life is that? is anything in the works for a recall? so far, i have endured all of the financial responsibility: increased insurance premiums, accidents, tickets for failure to control and repairs. because the steering problem is severe, i have to find the money next week or park the car while continuing to pay the monthly car payment. | |||
| 11/07/2010 | 154023 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. the contact state on november 7, 2010 while driving approximately 15 mph when she attempted to exit the gas service station the steering locked, the power steering light illuminated after the failure occurred. she was able to place the gear in reverse and moved the vehicle away from the fuel tanks; the contact turned the vehicle off for a few moments and the power steering reseted back to normal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer diagnosed located the failure at steering column. the manufacturer advised they will not assist with the repair, because the vehicle was over 100,000 miles and the warranty had expired. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure and the current mileage were 154,023. li | |||
| 12/15/2008 | 75000 | ||
| Power steering went out during blizzard-like conditions. i could not turn the wheel. since then, intermittent times of power steering locking up. then, in september of 2010, car began rattling, thumping, having a mind of its own. sounds like an airplane. power steering notice and engine light are on permanently now. i have already talked about the potential for accident with my children and had to prepare them for this because we cannot afford all of this work. in the last two years, the brakes have been replaced 7 times (in the shop 6 times in 2008 from may-sept). they had to special order the calipers because like the electronic power steering, the calipers on a g6 are the only car that is done this way. the steering failure is now taking a toll on the brakes. i have also experienced the flooding on the floor boards of the car in the backseat and trunk but never made a connection until reading all 857 complaints thoroughly on one website and 153 on another. i have contacted and am awaiting a return call from a lawyer. i am also contacting the company our car is financed through for some kind of recourse. i have been trying to contact both gm and pontiac. i am going to have to get the car fixed but i will fight to get reimbursed or somehow get out of the remainder of this loan without my husband's credit being impacted. i have to use my car for work. i had to switch jobs so i would not be expected to transport clients. i am in fear for myself and my family. what kind of life is that? is anything in the works for a recall? so far, i have endured all of the financial responsibility: increased insurance premiums, accidents, tickets for failure to control and repairs. because the steering problem is severe, i have to find the money next week or park the car while continuing to pay the monthly car payment. | |||
| 11/07/2010 | 154023 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. the contact state on november 7, 2010 while driving approximately 15 mph when she attempted to exit the gas service station the steering locked, the power steering light illuminated after the failure occurred. she was able to place the gear in reverse and moved the vehicle away from the fuel tanks; the contact turned the vehicle off for a few moments and the power steering reseted back to normal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer diagnosed located the failure at steering column. the manufacturer advised they will not assist with the repair, because the vehicle was over 100,000 miles and the warranty had expired. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure and the current mileage were 154,023. li | |||
| 11/02/2010 | 90550 | ||
| The power steering cuts off with very little warning and you are forced to use hulk strength to retain control of it. then you have to turn the car off and restart in order to reset the system. this is the 3rd incident that i've had, and we have only had the car for 2 months. the first time was (10/18/10) while i was backing out of the driveway, the second time, (10/27/10) my husband was driving through a parking lot and we were able to stop. this third time, which has been the most frightening, my son was driving and he started to slow in a construction zone when all of a sudden he could barely turn the wheel. my son is a new driver, thank god i was there to tell him what to do, and thank god we had not reached the highway. we got this car for him to get back and forth to school, but now i'm afraid to let him drive it. i have just started reading all of the complaints online and i can't believe that there has not been a recall. the g5 and cobalts apparently had the same problem and they have been repaired. how is it possible that the investigation into the g6's has been closed???? | |||
| 10/24/2010 | 220000 | ||
| The power steering has gone out on my 2006 pontiac g6 without warning. there are several complaints prior to mine some involving wrecks. my vehicle is all i have to transport me back & forth to work & i'm terrified. this vehicle has several other issues including the camshaft sensor, blown struts but none as dangerous as the pwer steering going out. there ned to be a recall of this car before someone gets hurt. | |||
| 10/18/2009 | 19000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that when he started the vehicle, he noticed the power steering light on the instrument panel accompanied by a ringing sound. on one occasion, the power steering malfunctioned and he had to steer manually. the contact turned the vehicle off and restarted which seemed to reset the power steering. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the dealer but the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current mileage was 28,764. the failure mileage was approximately 19,000-bk | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 30 mph the power steer went out. he stated the power steer light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle became very difficult to steer and he also heard a chime. he stated he pulled over to the side of the road shut the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle. the vehicle started as normal. the failure only happens during cold weather conditions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the vehicle was not repaired because of the cost. the contact did not know what the dealer advised him of what needed to be repaired. the contact was unable to provide the vin. the failure mileage mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. vwb | |||
| 09/19/2010 | 75000 | ||
| I have a 2006 g6, noticed the popping sound in the steering at 40k miles and had it replaced. now at 75k miles, there is a grinding sound in the steering and it shakes bad when coming to a stop or even slowing down. i drive interstate and have a 3 month old baby with me and am extrememly upset by what i am reading. gm needs to do a recall on these vehicles asap before someone is killed. i purchased an extended warranty from the dealership that covered the intermediate shaft. i will be bringing it to a dealer this week to have the rest of it looked at. | |||
| 10/04/2010 | 101000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the steering wheel started to get very tight so the contact exited the highway. the contact notice the power steering sign flashing on the radio while the steering wheel became difficult to manage. the contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle to the destination but stated a crash could have occurred if she would have stayed on the highway. the contact has not called the manufacturer at this time. the failure mileage was 101,000. jo | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 29900 | ||
| While driving my recently purchased 2006 pontiac g6 (29,000 miles) when i make turns the electronic power steering will shut off and the radio will flash a power steering warning then i will hear a ding sound and lose control of the steering. there have been several times that this has happened. this appears to be a very common problem with all g6 models from what i have read. this is very dangerous and could result in a fatality if it hasn't already. it's sad that someone may have to be seriously injured or even die before gm takes this serious. this is not just a problem with the 2005 models, just about all g6 vehicles from 2005 - 2008 have this problem. there needs to be a recall before someone gets hurt! | |||
| 09/19/2010 | 75000 | ||
| I have a 2006 g6, noticed the popping sound in the steering at 40k miles and had it replaced. now at 75k miles, there is a grinding sound in the steering and it shakes bad when coming to a stop or even slowing down. i drive interstate and have a 3 month old baby with me and am extrememly upset by what i am reading. gm needs to do a recall on these vehicles asap before someone is killed. i purchased an extended warranty from the dealership that covered the intermediate shaft. i will be bringing it to a dealer this week to have the rest of it looked at. | |||
| 10/04/2010 | 101000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the steering wheel started to get very tight so the contact exited the highway. the contact notice the power steering sign flashing on the radio while the steering wheel became difficult to manage. the contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle to the destination but stated a crash could have occurred if she would have stayed on the highway. the contact has not called the manufacturer at this time. the failure mileage was 101,000. jo | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 29900 | ||
| While driving my recently purchased 2006 pontiac g6 (29,000 miles) when i make turns the electronic power steering will shut off and the radio will flash a power steering warning then i will hear a ding sound and lose control of the steering. there have been several times that this has happened. this appears to be a very common problem with all g6 models from what i have read. this is very dangerous and could result in a fatality if it hasn't already. it's sad that someone may have to be seriously injured or even die before gm takes this serious. this is not just a problem with the 2005 models, just about all g6 vehicles from 2005 - 2008 have this problem. there needs to be a recall before someone gets hurt! | |||
| 09/19/2010 | 75000 | ||
| I have a 2006 g6, noticed the popping sound in the steering at 40k miles and had it replaced. now at 75k miles, there is a grinding sound in the steering and it shakes bad when coming to a stop or even slowing down. i drive interstate and have a 3 month old baby with me and am extrememly upset by what i am reading. gm needs to do a recall on these vehicles asap before someone is killed. i purchased an extended warranty from the dealership that covered the intermediate shaft. i will be bringing it to a dealer this week to have the rest of it looked at. | |||
| 10/04/2010 | 101000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the steering wheel started to get very tight so the contact exited the highway. the contact notice the power steering sign flashing on the radio while the steering wheel became difficult to manage. the contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle to the destination but stated a crash could have occurred if she would have stayed on the highway. the contact has not called the manufacturer at this time. the failure mileage was 101,000. jo | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 29900 | ||
| While driving my recently purchased 2006 pontiac g6 (29,000 miles) when i make turns the electronic power steering will shut off and the radio will flash a power steering warning then i will hear a ding sound and lose control of the steering. there have been several times that this has happened. this appears to be a very common problem with all g6 models from what i have read. this is very dangerous and could result in a fatality if it hasn't already. it's sad that someone may have to be seriously injured or even die before gm takes this serious. this is not just a problem with the 2005 models, just about all g6 vehicles from 2005 - 2008 have this problem. there needs to be a recall before someone gets hurt! | |||
| 09/19/2010 | 75000 | ||
| I have a 2006 g6, noticed the popping sound in the steering at 40k miles and had it replaced. now at 75k miles, there is a grinding sound in the steering and it shakes bad when coming to a stop or even slowing down. i drive interstate and have a 3 month old baby with me and am extrememly upset by what i am reading. gm needs to do a recall on these vehicles asap before someone is killed. i purchased an extended warranty from the dealership that covered the intermediate shaft. i will be bringing it to a dealer this week to have the rest of it looked at. | |||
| 10/04/2010 | 101000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the steering wheel started to get very tight so the contact exited the highway. the contact notice the power steering sign flashing on the radio while the steering wheel became difficult to manage. the contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle to the destination but stated a crash could have occurred if she would have stayed on the highway. the contact has not called the manufacturer at this time. the failure mileage was 101,000. jo | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 29900 | ||
| While driving my recently purchased 2006 pontiac g6 (29,000 miles) when i make turns the electronic power steering will shut off and the radio will flash a power steering warning then i will hear a ding sound and lose control of the steering. there have been several times that this has happened. this appears to be a very common problem with all g6 models from what i have read. this is very dangerous and could result in a fatality if it hasn't already. it's sad that someone may have to be seriously injured or even die before gm takes this serious. this is not just a problem with the 2005 models, just about all g6 vehicles from 2005 - 2008 have this problem. there needs to be a recall before someone gets hurt! | |||
| 09/29/2010 | 75500 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 20 mph the power steering light flashed power steering system malfunctioned making the vehicle very difficult to steer. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer at this time. the contact stated the power steering malfunctioning could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 70,500. jo | |||
| 09/29/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 40 the power steering unit malfunctioned without warning. the contact stated this happens at random times and the steering becomes stiff and difficult to handle. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer or called the manufacturer regarding the power steering issue. the contact stated this could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 60,000. jo | |||
| 10/04/2010 | 101000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the steering wheel started to get very tight so the contact exited the highway. the contact notice the power steering sign flashing on the radio while the steering wheel became difficult to manage. the contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle to the destination but stated a crash could have occurred if she would have stayed on the highway. the contact has not called the manufacturer at this time. the failure mileage was 101,000. jo | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 29900 | ||
| While driving my recently purchased 2006 pontiac g6 (29,000 miles) when i make turns the electronic power steering will shut off and the radio will flash a power steering warning then i will hear a ding sound and lose control of the steering. there have been several times that this has happened. this appears to be a very common problem with all g6 models from what i have read. this is very dangerous and could result in a fatality if it hasn't already. it's sad that someone may have to be seriously injured or even die before gm takes this serious. this is not just a problem with the 2005 models, just about all g6 vehicles from 2005 - 2008 have this problem. there needs to be a recall before someone gets hurt! | |||
| 09/29/2010 | 75500 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 20 mph the power steering light flashed power steering system malfunctioned making the vehicle very difficult to steer. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer at this time. the contact stated the power steering malfunctioning could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 70,500. jo | |||
| 09/29/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 40 the power steering unit malfunctioned without warning. the contact stated this happens at random times and the steering becomes stiff and difficult to handle. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer or called the manufacturer regarding the power steering issue. the contact stated this could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 60,000. jo | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 29900 | ||
| While driving my recently purchased 2006 pontiac g6 (29,000 miles) when i make turns the electronic power steering will shut off and the radio will flash a power steering warning then i will hear a ding sound and lose control of the steering. there have been several times that this has happened. this appears to be a very common problem with all g6 models from what i have read. this is very dangerous and could result in a fatality if it hasn't already. it's sad that someone may have to be seriously injured or even die before gm takes this serious. this is not just a problem with the 2005 models, just about all g6 vehicles from 2005 - 2008 have this problem. there needs to be a recall before someone gets hurt! | |||
| 09/29/2010 | 75500 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 20 mph the power steering light flashed power steering system malfunctioned making the vehicle very difficult to steer. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer at this time. the contact stated the power steering malfunctioning could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 70,500. jo | |||
| 09/29/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 40 the power steering unit malfunctioned without warning. the contact stated this happens at random times and the steering becomes stiff and difficult to handle. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer or called the manufacturer regarding the power steering issue. the contact stated this could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 60,000. jo | |||
| 09/10/2010 | |||
| Pontiac 06 g6 gtp sedan i have a shaking in the steering wheel from 55 to 65 and ive got mutliply things fixed to eliminate it from wheels balanced, replaced a bad tire, replaced a bad rim and still no signs of stop shaking that last component can only be the steering and the price to fix or replace is ridiculous and im 19 yr old trying to stay in school and i buy a gm car cause my parents have owned many gm vehicles now its just as bad as a foriegn vehicle gm you should fix a faulty part on your vehilces cause your reliabity is going down the drain by ignoring your loyal customers complaints | |||
| 09/29/2010 | 75500 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 20 mph the power steering light flashed power steering system malfunctioned making the vehicle very difficult to steer. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer at this time. the contact stated the power steering malfunctioning could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 70,500. jo | |||
| 09/29/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 40 the power steering unit malfunctioned without warning. the contact stated this happens at random times and the steering becomes stiff and difficult to handle. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer or called the manufacturer regarding the power steering issue. the contact stated this could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 60,000. jo | |||
| 09/10/2010 | |||
| Pontiac 06 g6 gtp sedan i have a shaking in the steering wheel from 55 to 65 and ive got mutliply things fixed to eliminate it from wheels balanced, replaced a bad tire, replaced a bad rim and still no signs of stop shaking that last component can only be the steering and the price to fix or replace is ridiculous and im 19 yr old trying to stay in school and i buy a gm car cause my parents have owned many gm vehicles now its just as bad as a foriegn vehicle gm you should fix a faulty part on your vehilces cause your reliabity is going down the drain by ignoring your loyal customers complaints | |||
| 09/01/2010 | |||
| The march 2010 gm recall of certain pontiac models with electronic power steering did not include the 2006 g6 model. i own a 2006 g6 with the exact same problem and am concerned with the safety issue. if this is a widespread problem on all 2006 g6 models, they should have been included in thhe recall. | |||
| 09/10/2010 | |||
| Pontiac 06 g6 gtp sedan i have a shaking in the steering wheel from 55 to 65 and ive got mutliply things fixed to eliminate it from wheels balanced, replaced a bad tire, replaced a bad rim and still no signs of stop shaking that last component can only be the steering and the price to fix or replace is ridiculous and im 19 yr old trying to stay in school and i buy a gm car cause my parents have owned many gm vehicles now its just as bad as a foriegn vehicle gm you should fix a faulty part on your vehilces cause your reliabity is going down the drain by ignoring your loyal customers complaints | |||
| 09/01/2010 | |||
| The march 2010 gm recall of certain pontiac models with electronic power steering did not include the 2006 g6 model. i own a 2006 g6 with the exact same problem and am concerned with the safety issue. if this is a widespread problem on all 2006 g6 models, they should have been included in thhe recall. | |||
| 09/10/2010 | |||
| Pontiac 06 g6 gtp sedan i have a shaking in the steering wheel from 55 to 65 and ive got mutliply things fixed to eliminate it from wheels balanced, replaced a bad tire, replaced a bad rim and still no signs of stop shaking that last component can only be the steering and the price to fix or replace is ridiculous and im 19 yr old trying to stay in school and i buy a gm car cause my parents have owned many gm vehicles now its just as bad as a foriegn vehicle gm you should fix a faulty part on your vehilces cause your reliabity is going down the drain by ignoring your loyal customers complaints | |||
| 09/01/2010 | |||
| The march 2010 gm recall of certain pontiac models with electronic power steering did not include the 2006 g6 model. i own a 2006 g6 with the exact same problem and am concerned with the safety issue. if this is a widespread problem on all 2006 g6 models, they should have been included in thhe recall. | |||
| 09/17/2009 | 20000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while turning at approximately 5 mph he heard a squeaking noise coming from the steering column. this failure became intermittent for approximately 1 year. over the course of that year the squeaking noise developed into a clunking noise while turning at low speeds. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering rack was repaired. approximately 3 days later a power steering service light began to illuminate on the dashboard. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 62,000. sm. | |||
| 04/20/2010 | 61000 | ||
| Whenever i go to make a left turn the electric steering goes out all the time and the steering wheel shakes nothing yet since i have seen recall stuff about it | |||
| 09/17/2009 | 20000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while turning at approximately 5 mph he heard a squeaking noise coming from the steering column. this failure became intermittent for approximately 1 year. over the course of that year the squeaking noise developed into a clunking noise while turning at low speeds. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering rack was repaired. approximately 3 days later a power steering service light began to illuminate on the dashboard. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 62,000. sm. | |||
| 04/20/2010 | 61000 | ||
| Whenever i go to make a left turn the electric steering goes out all the time and the steering wheel shakes nothing yet since i have seen recall stuff about it | |||
| 01/29/2010 | |||
| Clunking noise coming from front end possibly steering or tie rods not the ball joints already replaced those | |||
| 07/11/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the steering on the vehicle makes a knocking noise. he also stated that the power steering alarm and light do not illuminate. gm set out a warranty extension on the steering issue. he was never contacted about the warranty extension until a couple of weeks ago stating the warranty had been extended to 100,000 miles. gm was contacted and they stated his vehicle was out of warranty and there was nothing they could do. the contacts vehicle has 105,000 miles on it when he received the letter. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000. the current mileage was 105,000. rd | |||
| 01/29/2010 | |||
| Clunking noise coming from front end possibly steering or tie rods not the ball joints already replaced those | |||
| 07/11/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the steering on the vehicle makes a knocking noise. he also stated that the power steering alarm and light do not illuminate. gm set out a warranty extension on the steering issue. he was never contacted about the warranty extension until a couple of weeks ago stating the warranty had been extended to 100,000 miles. gm was contacted and they stated his vehicle was out of warranty and there was nothing they could do. the contacts vehicle has 105,000 miles on it when he received the letter. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000. the current mileage was 105,000. rd | |||
| 01/29/2010 | |||
| Clunking noise coming from front end possibly steering or tie rods not the ball joints already replaced those | |||
| 07/11/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the steering on the vehicle makes a knocking noise. he also stated that the power steering alarm and light do not illuminate. gm set out a warranty extension on the steering issue. he was never contacted about the warranty extension until a couple of weeks ago stating the warranty had been extended to 100,000 miles. gm was contacted and they stated his vehicle was out of warranty and there was nothing they could do. the contacts vehicle has 105,000 miles on it when he received the letter. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000. the current mileage was 105,000. rd | |||
| 01/29/2010 | |||
| Clunking noise coming from front end possibly steering or tie rods not the ball joints already replaced those | |||
| 07/11/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the steering on the vehicle makes a knocking noise. he also stated that the power steering alarm and light do not illuminate. gm set out a warranty extension on the steering issue. he was never contacted about the warranty extension until a couple of weeks ago stating the warranty had been extended to 100,000 miles. gm was contacted and they stated his vehicle was out of warranty and there was nothing they could do. the contacts vehicle has 105,000 miles on it when he received the letter. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000. the current mileage was 105,000. rd | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 0 | ||
| To whom it may concern: i am writing to complain, i am an owner of a 2006 pontiac g6. i love my car, however i am experiencing a lot of problems with | |||
| 05/09/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact experienced a sudden loss of power steering, followed by the power steering warning indicator illumination. the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. the vehicle was driven over to the side of the road; and the engine was turned off. the vehicle restarted and resumed with the continuous loss of power steering. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed that the failure was contributed to the power steering motor. the power steering motor had been replaced a total of five times. the contact received a manufacturer voluntary recall notification related to the steering after the repairs were performed on the vehicle. the manufacturer refused to reimburse for any of the previous repair expenses. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 0 | ||
| To whom it may concern: i am writing to complain, i am an owner of a 2006 pontiac g6. i love my car, however i am experiencing a lot of problems with | |||
| 05/09/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact experienced a sudden loss of power steering, followed by the power steering warning indicator illumination. the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. the vehicle was driven over to the side of the road; and the engine was turned off. the vehicle restarted and resumed with the continuous loss of power steering. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed that the failure was contributed to the power steering motor. the power steering motor had been replaced a total of five times. the contact received a manufacturer voluntary recall notification related to the steering after the repairs were performed on the vehicle. the manufacturer refused to reimburse for any of the previous repair expenses. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 08/06/2010 | 115000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. while driving at 20mph and coming to a stop light the power steering warning light illuminates and then the steering locked. as soon as the engine was turned off and then back on it will resets itself. she receive a notice in the mail stating the failure but they will only repair vehicle that has up to 100,000 mileage but her mileage was 115,000. she then contacted the dealer who stated she was not eligibile and she would have to pay $600 for the repairs. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 115,000....mw | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 0 | ||
| To whom it may concern: i am writing to complain, i am an owner of a 2006 pontiac g6. i love my car, however i am experiencing a lot of problems with | |||
| 05/09/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact experienced a sudden loss of power steering, followed by the power steering warning indicator illumination. the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. the vehicle was driven over to the side of the road; and the engine was turned off. the vehicle restarted and resumed with the continuous loss of power steering. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed that the failure was contributed to the power steering motor. the power steering motor had been replaced a total of five times. the contact received a manufacturer voluntary recall notification related to the steering after the repairs were performed on the vehicle. the manufacturer refused to reimburse for any of the previous repair expenses. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 08/06/2010 | 115000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. while driving at 20mph and coming to a stop light the power steering warning light illuminates and then the steering locked. as soon as the engine was turned off and then back on it will resets itself. she receive a notice in the mail stating the failure but they will only repair vehicle that has up to 100,000 mileage but her mileage was 115,000. she then contacted the dealer who stated she was not eligibile and she would have to pay $600 for the repairs. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 115,000....mw | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 85000 | ||
| My 2006 pontiac g6 has always had a clunk sounds in the steering column when i turn the wheel but i lost all power steering while i was driving down i-95 in philadelphia. i was barely able to make it to the closest gas station, as the steering wheel was almost impossible to turn. after letting the vehicle sit for about a half hour, i tried to start it to relocate it to a better area of the parking lot and the power steering was working fine again. again, my power steering indicator is back on. i haven't lost my power steering again so far, but i will be taking the car into the gm dealer tomorrow. i spent most of the day doing research on this problem and have realized it seems to be quite common with these vehicles. | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 108000 | ||
| I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 3 months ago....a couple of days ago while i was driving with my 3 children the power steering went, i turned the car for a few minutes, i turned it back on and it worked again. i gave gm my vin # and they said that there was no recall on this car, but why would this car do this, it only has 108 km on it and if other pontiac g6 were be recalled with the same defective problem why would my car not qualify. just a note, that this was a scary situation and could of been a lot worse if i was on the highway. | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 96000 | ||
| Electric power assist loss on 2006 pontiac g6. i received another recall letter for my g6 electric power assist loss. it says it will cover the defect for 10 years or 100,000 miles. my vehicle currently has 130,000 on it so they say it is not covered. i get the chime and power steering display on my console intermittently. it has been going on since 95,000 miles but is too expensive to get fixed. they sent me the first notice when my car had 96000 miles on it saying they would cover it to 70,000 miles. both times i was told by pontiac they would not cover it since it was outside the mileage limit. if they would have made it 100,000 miles the first time, it would have been covered. they know its a problem because they keep boosting the mileage up, but always lower than the miles i have on my car. my steering is going to quit working one of these days, and they know why, but they wont fix it. | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 123000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact received a notice from gm stating that there is a manufacturing defect on the electronic power assist on the vehicle. the contact stated that the manufacturer will not replace the power assist module if the vehicle is over 100000 miles. the contact stated that the power steering has gone out 4 times in the past two weeks and he is unable to control the vehicle. the power steering will come back if the vehicle is shut off for 15 minutes or more. the failure mileage and current mileages was around 123000. rl | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 85000 | ||
| My 2006 pontiac g6 has always had a clunk sounds in the steering column when i turn the wheel but i lost all power steering while i was driving down i-95 in philadelphia. i was barely able to make it to the closest gas station, as the steering wheel was almost impossible to turn. after letting the vehicle sit for about a half hour, i tried to start it to relocate it to a better area of the parking lot and the power steering was working fine again. again, my power steering indicator is back on. i haven't lost my power steering again so far, but i will be taking the car into the gm dealer tomorrow. i spent most of the day doing research on this problem and have realized it seems to be quite common with these vehicles. | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 108000 | ||
| I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 3 months ago....a couple of days ago while i was driving with my 3 children the power steering went, i turned the car for a few minutes, i turned it back on and it worked again. i gave gm my vin # and they said that there was no recall on this car, but why would this car do this, it only has 108 km on it and if other pontiac g6 were be recalled with the same defective problem why would my car not qualify. just a note, that this was a scary situation and could of been a lot worse if i was on the highway. | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 96000 | ||
| Electric power assist loss on 2006 pontiac g6. i received another recall letter for my g6 electric power assist loss. it says it will cover the defect for 10 years or 100,000 miles. my vehicle currently has 130,000 on it so they say it is not covered. i get the chime and power steering display on my console intermittently. it has been going on since 95,000 miles but is too expensive to get fixed. they sent me the first notice when my car had 96000 miles on it saying they would cover it to 70,000 miles. both times i was told by pontiac they would not cover it since it was outside the mileage limit. if they would have made it 100,000 miles the first time, it would have been covered. they know its a problem because they keep boosting the mileage up, but always lower than the miles i have on my car. my steering is going to quit working one of these days, and they know why, but they wont fix it. | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 123000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact received a notice from gm stating that there is a manufacturing defect on the electronic power assist on the vehicle. the contact stated that the manufacturer will not replace the power assist module if the vehicle is over 100000 miles. the contact stated that the power steering has gone out 4 times in the past two weeks and he is unable to control the vehicle. the power steering will come back if the vehicle is shut off for 15 minutes or more. the failure mileage and current mileages was around 123000. rl | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 108000 | ||
| I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 3 months ago....a couple of days ago while i was driving with my 3 children the power steering went, i turned the car for a few minutes, i turned it back on and it worked again. i gave gm my vin # and they said that there was no recall on this car, but why would this car do this, it only has 108 km on it and if other pontiac g6 were be recalled with the same defective problem why would my car not qualify. just a note, that this was a scary situation and could of been a lot worse if i was on the highway. | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 96000 | ||
| Electric power assist loss on 2006 pontiac g6. i received another recall letter for my g6 electric power assist loss. it says it will cover the defect for 10 years or 100,000 miles. my vehicle currently has 130,000 on it so they say it is not covered. i get the chime and power steering display on my console intermittently. it has been going on since 95,000 miles but is too expensive to get fixed. they sent me the first notice when my car had 96000 miles on it saying they would cover it to 70,000 miles. both times i was told by pontiac they would not cover it since it was outside the mileage limit. if they would have made it 100,000 miles the first time, it would have been covered. they know its a problem because they keep boosting the mileage up, but always lower than the miles i have on my car. my steering is going to quit working one of these days, and they know why, but they wont fix it. | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 123000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact received a notice from gm stating that there is a manufacturing defect on the electronic power assist on the vehicle. the contact stated that the manufacturer will not replace the power assist module if the vehicle is over 100000 miles. the contact stated that the power steering has gone out 4 times in the past two weeks and he is unable to control the vehicle. the power steering will come back if the vehicle is shut off for 15 minutes or more. the failure mileage and current mileages was around 123000. rl | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 108000 | ||
| I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 3 months ago....a couple of days ago while i was driving with my 3 children the power steering went, i turned the car for a few minutes, i turned it back on and it worked again. i gave gm my vin # and they said that there was no recall on this car, but why would this car do this, it only has 108 km on it and if other pontiac g6 were be recalled with the same defective problem why would my car not qualify. just a note, that this was a scary situation and could of been a lot worse if i was on the highway. | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 96000 | ||
| Electric power assist loss on 2006 pontiac g6. i received another recall letter for my g6 electric power assist loss. it says it will cover the defect for 10 years or 100,000 miles. my vehicle currently has 130,000 on it so they say it is not covered. i get the chime and power steering display on my console intermittently. it has been going on since 95,000 miles but is too expensive to get fixed. they sent me the first notice when my car had 96000 miles on it saying they would cover it to 70,000 miles. both times i was told by pontiac they would not cover it since it was outside the mileage limit. if they would have made it 100,000 miles the first time, it would have been covered. they know its a problem because they keep boosting the mileage up, but always lower than the miles i have on my car. my steering is going to quit working one of these days, and they know why, but they wont fix it. | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 123000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact received a notice from gm stating that there is a manufacturing defect on the electronic power assist on the vehicle. the contact stated that the manufacturer will not replace the power assist module if the vehicle is over 100000 miles. the contact stated that the power steering has gone out 4 times in the past two weeks and he is unable to control the vehicle. the power steering will come back if the vehicle is shut off for 15 minutes or more. the failure mileage and current mileages was around 123000. rl | |||
| 08/19/2010 | 126000 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6.. i read that there was a recall from april 25th 2007-september 25th 2007 in which it was closed. my car is having the same problems as the recall in 2007 am i able to still get my car fixed without cost to me...steering electric power assist system | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 40000 | ||
| The power steering goes out every morning or when you turn car off , then restart it. i was backing out of parking space and it failed, i could not turn the steering wheel, a security officer was able with his strength get me out of the middle of lane in parking lot. i then turned car off and on several times and it just so happened to release itself. we just drive to and from work in fear of it going out if i stop at store for groceries. it has gone out on highway, we stay clear of those too, we can not enjoy our car because of this problem, parts that have failed the car should be replaced in a recall trying to save to fix. hoping it would be recalled as the g5 has been. i have been a loyal pontiac customer and have never had a problem of this magnitde. the right thing to do is to recall. i would remain loyal if this happened. i pray no one gets killed before something is done. | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 96000 | ||
| Electric power assist loss on 2006 pontiac g6. i received another recall letter for my g6 electric power assist loss. it says it will cover the defect for 10 years or 100,000 miles. my vehicle currently has 130,000 on it so they say it is not covered. i get the chime and power steering display on my console intermittently. it has been going on since 95,000 miles but is too expensive to get fixed. they sent me the first notice when my car had 96000 miles on it saying they would cover it to 70,000 miles. both times i was told by pontiac they would not cover it since it was outside the mileage limit. if they would have made it 100,000 miles the first time, it would have been covered. they know its a problem because they keep boosting the mileage up, but always lower than the miles i have on my car. my steering is going to quit working one of these days, and they know why, but they wont fix it. | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 123000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact received a notice from gm stating that there is a manufacturing defect on the electronic power assist on the vehicle. the contact stated that the manufacturer will not replace the power assist module if the vehicle is over 100000 miles. the contact stated that the power steering has gone out 4 times in the past two weeks and he is unable to control the vehicle. the power steering will come back if the vehicle is shut off for 15 minutes or more. the failure mileage and current mileages was around 123000. rl | |||
| 08/19/2010 | 126000 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6.. i read that there was a recall from april 25th 2007-september 25th 2007 in which it was closed. my car is having the same problems as the recall in 2007 am i able to still get my car fixed without cost to me...steering electric power assist system | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 40000 | ||
| The power steering goes out every morning or when you turn car off , then restart it. i was backing out of parking space and it failed, i could not turn the steering wheel, a security officer was able with his strength get me out of the middle of lane in parking lot. i then turned car off and on several times and it just so happened to release itself. we just drive to and from work in fear of it going out if i stop at store for groceries. it has gone out on highway, we stay clear of those too, we can not enjoy our car because of this problem, parts that have failed the car should be replaced in a recall trying to save to fix. hoping it would be recalled as the g5 has been. i have been a loyal pontiac customer and have never had a problem of this magnitde. the right thing to do is to recall. i would remain loyal if this happened. i pray no one gets killed before something is done. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 74000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the steer wheel will pull to the left making it difficult to keep the vehicle straight. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer informed the contact the electric motor in the power steering system needs to be replace. the contact stated the manufacturer needs to issue a recall due to the amount of complaints on the internet regarding the same power steering issue. the contact stated this could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 74,000. jo | |||
| 08/19/2010 | 126000 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6.. i read that there was a recall from april 25th 2007-september 25th 2007 in which it was closed. my car is having the same problems as the recall in 2007 am i able to still get my car fixed without cost to me...steering electric power assist system | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 40000 | ||
| The power steering goes out every morning or when you turn car off , then restart it. i was backing out of parking space and it failed, i could not turn the steering wheel, a security officer was able with his strength get me out of the middle of lane in parking lot. i then turned car off and on several times and it just so happened to release itself. we just drive to and from work in fear of it going out if i stop at store for groceries. it has gone out on highway, we stay clear of those too, we can not enjoy our car because of this problem, parts that have failed the car should be replaced in a recall trying to save to fix. hoping it would be recalled as the g5 has been. i have been a loyal pontiac customer and have never had a problem of this magnitde. the right thing to do is to recall. i would remain loyal if this happened. i pray no one gets killed before something is done. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 74000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the steer wheel will pull to the left making it difficult to keep the vehicle straight. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer informed the contact the electric motor in the power steering system needs to be replace. the contact stated the manufacturer needs to issue a recall due to the amount of complaints on the internet regarding the same power steering issue. the contact stated this could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 74,000. jo | |||
| 08/16/2010 | 59551 | ||
| Pulling out of the drive way then lost power steering, almost crashed twice. vehicles suddenly hard to control and unable to move. | |||
| 08/19/2010 | 126000 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6.. i read that there was a recall from april 25th 2007-september 25th 2007 in which it was closed. my car is having the same problems as the recall in 2007 am i able to still get my car fixed without cost to me...steering electric power assist system | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 40000 | ||
| The power steering goes out every morning or when you turn car off , then restart it. i was backing out of parking space and it failed, i could not turn the steering wheel, a security officer was able with his strength get me out of the middle of lane in parking lot. i then turned car off and on several times and it just so happened to release itself. we just drive to and from work in fear of it going out if i stop at store for groceries. it has gone out on highway, we stay clear of those too, we can not enjoy our car because of this problem, parts that have failed the car should be replaced in a recall trying to save to fix. hoping it would be recalled as the g5 has been. i have been a loyal pontiac customer and have never had a problem of this magnitde. the right thing to do is to recall. i would remain loyal if this happened. i pray no one gets killed before something is done. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 74000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the steer wheel will pull to the left making it difficult to keep the vehicle straight. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer informed the contact the electric motor in the power steering system needs to be replace. the contact stated the manufacturer needs to issue a recall due to the amount of complaints on the internet regarding the same power steering issue. the contact stated this could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 74,000. jo | |||
| 08/16/2010 | 59551 | ||
| Pulling out of the drive way then lost power steering, almost crashed twice. vehicles suddenly hard to control and unable to move. | |||
| 07/18/2009 | 60000 | ||
| The power steering in my 2006 pontiac g6 goes out on a regular basis alomost causing accidents all the time, especially when making sharp turns and is now happening even if i am driving straight. there is also a popping noise with the steering column that happens when i am making a left turn. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 74000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the steer wheel will pull to the left making it difficult to keep the vehicle straight. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer informed the contact the electric motor in the power steering system needs to be replace. the contact stated the manufacturer needs to issue a recall due to the amount of complaints on the internet regarding the same power steering issue. the contact stated this could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 74,000. jo | |||
| 08/16/2010 | 59551 | ||
| Pulling out of the drive way then lost power steering, almost crashed twice. vehicles suddenly hard to control and unable to move. | |||
| 07/18/2009 | 60000 | ||
| The power steering in my 2006 pontiac g6 goes out on a regular basis alomost causing accidents all the time, especially when making sharp turns and is now happening even if i am driving straight. there is also a popping noise with the steering column that happens when i am making a left turn. | |||
| 08/13/2010 | 95000 | ||
| Pulling out of my road and power steering just gives out.. i can barely turn the wheel to avoid crashing into the ditch across the street. im 8 months pregnant and there were cars coming at me at 55 mph. i manage to turn around and go home, my boyfriend checks it out and the manual says power steering fluid. no power steering fluid in this car, its all electrical. he turned it back on and it was fine. now my car is at the dealer and i'm paying 80 dollars an hour to diagnose this well known problem. i could have died if i were driving, i'm not the hulk, i cannot drive this vehicle if the power steering just decides to give out on me. what if i were on a back road with lots of turns? i would have crashed right into a tree. thank god i was just pulling out when it acted up, thank god the cars were far enough away to slow down for me. | |||
| 08/16/2010 | 59551 | ||
| Pulling out of the drive way then lost power steering, almost crashed twice. vehicles suddenly hard to control and unable to move. | |||
| 07/18/2009 | 60000 | ||
| The power steering in my 2006 pontiac g6 goes out on a regular basis alomost causing accidents all the time, especially when making sharp turns and is now happening even if i am driving straight. there is also a popping noise with the steering column that happens when i am making a left turn. | |||
| 08/13/2010 | 95000 | ||
| Pulling out of my road and power steering just gives out.. i can barely turn the wheel to avoid crashing into the ditch across the street. im 8 months pregnant and there were cars coming at me at 55 mph. i manage to turn around and go home, my boyfriend checks it out and the manual says power steering fluid. no power steering fluid in this car, its all electrical. he turned it back on and it was fine. now my car is at the dealer and i'm paying 80 dollars an hour to diagnose this well known problem. i could have died if i were driving, i'm not the hulk, i cannot drive this vehicle if the power steering just decides to give out on me. what if i were on a back road with lots of turns? i would have crashed right into a tree. thank god i was just pulling out when it acted up, thank god the cars were far enough away to slow down for me. | |||
| 06/29/2010 | 53615 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6gt. while driving approximately 40 mph the power steering failed. he stated he slowed down until he reached his destination. the contact stated he has not called the dealer and the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 53,615 and the current mileage was 53,627. vwb | |||
| 06/28/2010 | 63000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. contact stated that whenever the vehicle is turned on and ready to accelerate there is no power steering . the chime and power steering light illuminates and this has occurred 3 additional times. the dealer was contacted and they stated that they will diagnose it and let him know the results. the vehicle is at the dealer and there have been no repairs. the failure and current mileage was 63000.cv | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 18000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the power steering failure. the dealer replaced the tie rod and the intermediate drive shaft several times under the warranty, but the failure was not corrected. on june 28, 2010 while driving at approximately 40 to 60 mph the power steering light illuminated, the steering failed she almost collided. the dealer was contacted the dealer stated there was nothing they could do for her; therefore she might consider trading the vehicle. the manufacturer will be contacted. the failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. li | |||
| 06/24/2010 | 55000 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. i have been experiencing intermittant problems with the power steering unit. the electric power steering goes out with no warning. it has happened to me several times and seems to occur more frequently in warmer temperatures. i was nearly involved in a head on collision when this happened to me while making a left hand turn at an intersection. i took the car to my local dealer and they informed me it could be in excess of $1000 to repair. i have investigated this problem and have found hundreds of complaints about this year and model of pontiac, all of which occur between 55,000 and 60,000 miles. my car has 57,000 miles on it. still gm refuses to acknowledge the seriousness of this defect by issuing a recall. one would think with $52 million dollars of americans tax dollars in their pockets that they could take care of their customers. this isn't about bailouts though. this is about putting families, mothers and childrens lives in danger. i am sending this in hopes of this agency being able to do something with gm to hold them accountable and force them to rectify this situation before mnore people get hurt or killed. this isn't a matter of a poor paint job here, this is a very serious safety issue involving the steeering components of a car. i appreciate your attention to this matter. | |||
| 06/23/2010 | 58000 | ||
| The power steering went out in my car and i lost control trying to turn into an interection. the light came on prior to my turning and this was the first time it had ever happened. i noticed the steering was off a bit the week prior, however, i had the tires rotated that week and they said that the car may pull to the left after. when trying to check the power steering fluid in the car, i found there isnt a spot for this and they are electric. thankfully i did not cause an accident. | |||
| 06/21/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Power steering light comes on and off. power steering just cuts out and makes the car impossible to turn | |||
| 10/14/2009 | |||
| The pontiac g6 2006 has a problem with its steering. the driver has to have muscles in order to make a turn. if it is a sharp turn you will be up on the curb. this problem is constent and is a severe safty issue. one would think the car company would recall this problem since they did recall for this issue up until the year of 2005!!! please help!! | |||
| 03/06/2010 | |||
| 2006 pontiac g-6 i-steering shaft needs to be recalled. i have had mine replaced to fix a thud in the steering of the car. also i have not had this issue but many others and people i know have and this issue and it should def. be recalled. the chevy cobolts and pontiac g5's were recalled for this why not the g6? the power steering can be faulity on this car going out and can cause a car accident. think about it if your driving doing 60 to 70 mph on the highway and you can't control or steer your car not only is that scary, but a car accident can happen!! | |||
| 08/08/2009 | 78000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph with an unexpected popping noise coming from the steering column. the failure occurred whenever making a turn. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 78,000. the vin was not available. js | |||
| 06/10/2010 | |||
| My 2006 pontiac g6 is experiencing power steering problems in which i now know is electrical and very costly to repair. after hearing how much it would cost i came home and looked to see if gm had any recalls on this issue, but to come and find out they don't. a lot of complaints though. why is this not a recall issue or the consumers given some help in getting what seems to be a big issue corrected | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 70798 | ||
| Power steering motor in my 2006 pontiac g6 went bad. it cost me over $800 to repair. but then i look online and see that the following cars were also recalled for the exact same issue: - 2005 - 2010 chevrolet cobalts - 2007 - 2010 pontiac g5s - 2005 - 2006 pontiac pursuits - 2006 - 2006 pontiac g4s it's really hard to believe that gm used a different type of part in my car. | |||
| 06/11/2010 | 8061 | ||
| Tl- the contacts owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving the vehicle at 35 mph today, the power steering light on the instrument panel came on and he lost power steering. the wheel locked up and he had a hard time steering the vehicle but he finally got it home. after the vehicle was driven home , he look for the power steering fluid, and there is none. the dealer has not been contacted, nor has any repairs been done to the vehicle. the manufacture has not been notified. failure and current mileage was 8061.... dwh | |||
| 06/08/2008 | 571245 | ||
| The power steering on my 2006 pontiac g6 keeps locking up while driving and is becoming a very major hazard, it it happening almost daily and i have seen on several web sites that it is happening to hundreds of other 2006 g6 owners as well when do you plan to hold gm responsible for this. | |||
| 05/27/2010 | 68500 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 problem with the electric power steering quitting while traveling down road. | |||
| 06/05/2010 | 74000 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 74,000 miles electric steering major issue last saturday, june 5, 2010, i was on my way home from work and as i was nearing my residence, the steering became harder to control. luckily, the major issue didnt occur until i was in my driveway, in which the car was completely non-steerable. i am by no means a weak person, so this lack of steering is completely unacceptable. on tuesday, june 8, 2010. at about noon, i was heading to lunch and coming from a stoplight, i had no steering what-so-ever, i was required to restart the car mid-turn in order to not run off of the road. this is a very dangerous problem that gm apparently doesn't care to resolve. it is obvious general motors cares nothing at all about the people who buy their product. i am thorughly disappointed, so much so that i purchased a used 2005 mustang gt as a replacement car. i need to have the pontiac g6 fixed, because i am selling the car, i do not wish to be killed by my own car! i was not injured or killed but i am very very tempted to click the were there any deaths or injuries? checkbox because i already know that gm doesn't care what happens to its loyal customers... what a shame! | |||
| 05/28/2010 | 59000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while traveling 35 mph the contact noticed that the steering wheel had become very loose and while breaking at any speed the steering wheel will begin shake to the left and to the right. the vehicle has not been diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages was 59000. bml | |||
| 05/28/2010 | 58800 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 has a power sterring fault that dealership is saying that the steering column and power steering assist motor has to be replaced. the vehicle has a little more than 58,000 miles on it. this is rediculous that this is happening. after doing a little research on this i have found lots a cases that has resulted in crashes and injuries. why has gm not recalled these vehicles? | |||
| 05/11/2010 | 34845 | ||
| Steering wheel vibrated and pulsated back and forth, during which time i felt i did not have steering control. took it to a shop, they found no problem--left the shop and the car beeped and power steering light came on. took it to a dealer ship and they replaced the power steering motor and cleared codes. | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 80000 | ||
| When i would make left turns my wheel would make a weird noise. then one day i was parked and when i went to leave i had to make a sharp left turn to get back on the main road. my power steering had went out. now my power steering goes out when making left turns. this has been occuring for over the last year. the power steering doesn't go out every time a left turn is made but does go out at a minimum of once a day. when the power steering goes out i have to either pull over and shut the engine off and restart or reach my destination without power steering which is very difficult to turn. | |||
| 05/31/2010 | 94500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving in reverse the power steering failed and the power steering service light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was given a period to rest and upon restart functioned as normal for a short time before recurring. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed she needs a new steering column. the vehicle was not serviced. the failure and current mileages were 94,500. sm. | |||
| 05/31/2010 | 100410 | ||
| I have come close to having three differnt accidents in my 2006 pontiac g6 due to tthe power steering going out while driving. i had the same problem in dec. of 2007 and july of 2009 gm replaced some steering gear in 2007 and my colum shaft. now less than 12000 miles it is doing it again. i am so concenered now that my daughter almost had an accident yesterday. the powersteering light comes on also when ever this happens. i have seen that other pontiac's have been recalled. i am sure that the problem in the g6 is the exact same. we need this recalled before someone gets hurt or even killed. i am taking my pontiac once again into the service department tomorrow, for repairs for this same issue. please help!!!! | |||
| 05/30/2010 | 85000 | ||
| While driving in a sharp curve my potiac g6(2006) loss power steering and wheel became very stiff to turn and to handle the vehicle itself, no accident or injuries since i was not driving very fast, i could manage the situation but it got me by surprise totally unexpected. the problem has not been resolved i understand its a very common complain in this cars with a little reserach online | |||
| 01/20/2010 | |||
| I have experienced power steering failure multiple times in my 2006 pontiac g6 while driving also after starting the car. i call gm to report the problem and suggested that they issue a recall, i was told to take my vehicle into a pontiac dealership to have it diagnosed. after having my car in the repair shop for a day, i received a call from the service department and was told that my car coded a problem with the torque sensor; but further testing was needed to pinpoint the exact cause for the power steering failure. a few days later i again received a call from the service specialist saying that they needed to replace my steering column. i asked if that was the cause for the power steering failure, and was told that it was. i have yet to hear from the gm district specialist regarding my vehicle. there have been no crashes, incidents, or injuries but this is a very dangerous problem regarding pontiac g6's and their loss of power steering. | |||
| 05/20/2010 | 81000 | ||
| Bought a 2006 pontiac g6 about 6 weeks ago, drove it for about 5 weeks then the power steering light on the dash came on dinging, husband tried to find where to fill up the power steering fluid, no place it's electric. went to visit a relative 4 hours away leaving from the mall one night light came on again dinging and lost all power steering. just thankful wasn't on a sharp turn as i would have lost control. power steering light coming on all the time now but haven't lost power steering since but really nervous about driving it as i never know if it will happen again. have had it to the garage for a scan and it says position sensor and torque input sensor problem. no one seems to know how to fix the problem for certain and even if they do try replacing the steering column it doesn't always work. there should be a recall on these cars to have them fixed before someone like myself gets hurt or causes an accident with someone else. i will never fully trust this car again. something needs to be done. asap | |||
| 05/27/2010 | 60000 | ||
| I purchased a used 2006 pontiac g6 in april of 2009 with 60,000 odd miles on it. in august of 09 i went to start it one morning and i could not turn the steering wheel i get the error message power steering. only to find out the car has electronic steering. i took it to the dealership for them to say that i needed to bring it in while it was displaying the message. impossible because it didn't do it again. now the steering is real loose and rumbly and the car is all over the road. and when you apply the breaks it chatters. as of last night i went to apply the brakes in a turn for the steering message to appear and the car cut off. thankfully no one was behind me. i turned it off and restarted it no problems. then today it did it 3 times. i have a son whom i am scared to take anywhere due to the fact the steering may not work and the car will cut off and some one will rear end us. i am a pretty strong female and you can not steer this car when it does this. | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 10000 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6. there is a popping noise everytime i turn the wheel at low speeds. the breaks on my car have squeeled since a couple of months after i bought this car. i have taken the car to get checked on countless occasions, and am told my breaks are fine, and that they can replace the breaks and rotors (even though they are fine), but they cannot say that it would make them stop squeaking! i am also having a problem when i start the car. i will turn the key and it will start, but it keeps turning like it is not started, then just shuts off. i have been reading about other complaints from people online, with their steering. i have a baby, and i am afraid that something is going to happen when she is in the car with me. we cannot let something awful happen, before there is a recall! there are too many people having these problems, so lets be proactive, instead of reactive! | |||
| 02/07/2009 | 40000 | ||
| The car will turn instantly to the left when the vehicle is moving. alignment is correct and the car has 42,000 miles. the say the power steering motor and rack needs replaced. | |||
| 05/20/2010 | 63000 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 power steering not workong properly. indicator light is coming on on dashboard. steering wheel is moving by itself while standing still and moving. steering feels like it is grabbing/jamming at times and sometimes no power. took it in for service, was told computer was adjusted, worse now. makes noise, vibrates,grabs. just out of warrrenty. i believe it is dangerous to drive. i have heard many complaints about this. why isn't there a recall? not being able to steer the car is a very dangerous problem. | |||
| 05/16/2010 | 56970 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 power steering clunking and making a loud squealing noise when you turn.i have read about many of the same issues on line and in many cases the steering goes out completely.gm needs to recal just like on the other pontiac models. | |||
| 05/18/2010 | 50106 | 1 | |
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i have been having problems with my power steering dropping for no apparent reason. i've brought my car in several times to a gm dealership (woody pontiac gmc in elgin, il), only to be told that there was nothing wrong with the car. the mechanic keeps insisting that the car was made to drop power steering if i turn the wheel too much to the right. the problem is, the power steering will drop for any reason. i can be driving along straight and the power steering will go out. i can start the car up from sitting in a parking spot and the power steering will go out. i've noticed though that it mostly happens when taking slow right turns. i've read a recent recall for g6's made a few months before mine and have noticed the same effects. i've tried to take the turns slowly and i can feel a jolt in the steering wheel as if the power steering wants to drop out and sometimes it does go out. i've complained to my dealership, i've complained to gm, i don't know who else to complain to anymore. my car is now 100 miles past my extended warranty and i don't know how much longer this problem can go on before i finally hit somebody on the road. i've been in 4 incidents so far where i've lost power steering on a turn and almost crashed into another vehicle. please initiate a safety recall of this problem seeing as there are so many people out there with the same issue. [xxx] *tr | |||
| 05/10/2010 | 26000 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 has loss of power steering in low speeds. vehicle has only 26000 miles on it.. it is impossible to parallel park this vehicle. | |||
| 02/14/2010 | 74000 | ||
| Power steering fails at all speeds. it happens at least once a day when driving to work and back. 3 hour drive north it will happen 2-3 times each way. nearly impossible to steer, very dangerous on the expressway. gm will not do a thing about it, so it's still defective. this has been happening since february 2010 | |||
| 05/11/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while traveling at speeds of 60 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the dashboard and the steering wheel became increasingly difficult to turn. the vehicle was neither repaired nor diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 75,000. | |||
| 05/05/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the power steering light illuminated, the vehicle suddenly pulled to the left and the power steering failed. the failure occurred everyday which made it difficult to control the steering wheel. he called the dealer and was informed that they were unaware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000. | |||
| 04/30/2010 | |||
| I purchased a used 2006 pontiac g6 on april the 3rd, car ran great no signs of any problems, took it to iowa on april 29th and made good trip up there. the morning of april 30th while driving down the highway at the posted 55mph speed limit, the steering wheel began jerking to the left, getting worse by the second, it then locks up and is almost unmoveable. got car to safe place and looked at owners manual to check pump for fluids, was not in area as indicated in manual, as a matter of fact there is no pump at all, it is electric, which the manual says nothing about. called gm, they set up a tow to nearest pontiac dealer. on the 3rd of may car was towed to pontiac dealer. dealer later called and said it was a faulty gm part. after doing some research online it is apparent that this is a very common problem with the g6, as well as the g5 they have recalled as of march 2010. gm needs to recall this, before someone gets hurt. i am lucky i was not in a heavily populated area and not hurt or hurt someone else. gm didnt want to admit this is a problem but even the dealer said they know there are problems with the electric power steering. | |||
| 05/10/2010 | 63750 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6, while driving the veh all the dash board lights will begin to flash on and off of the veh to include the security, temp and battery lights. the battery light will however stay o, also at this time the message display will begin to display nearly every message that is possible, then while the car is in motion regardless of speed the power steering will go out and stay out for various periods of time. this originally ocoured 1 time , we took the veh to the dealership who diagnosed that the alternatore would shut down after reaching a certain temp so they replaced it, it was fine about 1 month before beginning to do the same thing this time on a very frequently almost to the point it does it now every time the vehicle is started. i have done alot of research on this issue and have found that there have been quite a few complaints for the same exact issues made to pontiac/gm by owners of this vehicle and gm seems to be ignoring the problem. i would like this issue addressed before someone dies on the roadway, because if it is not as soon as the incident makes the news you can be assured alot of people will be going to the news saying that this problem has been brought to the attention of gm and the nhtsa. | |||
| 05/06/2010 | 69985 | ||
| Pontiac g6 2006 loss of power steering assist | |||
| 05/06/2010 | |||
| I just purchased a pontiac 2006 g6 with less than 26,000miles, on may 5,2010. the next morning on my way to work i started the vehicle and the steering wheel started to rattle and shake.at first i ignored it but then i noticed that i am having problems go from lane to lane smoothly and staying in one lane with forcefully controlling the wheel because the steering wheel would lock on me or it would feel very loose. something needs to be done about this on going problem on this vehicle. i refuse to pay to fix a problem that is common on pontiac car similiar to this one. i just brought the car less then 24hrs ago and i am already having problems. that is crazy!!!! an investigation is definitely warranted...this is a very serious and could become a fatal problem. please look into!!! | |||
| 04/14/2008 | 37000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. while driving 5 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated followed by a chiming sound. the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver and the contact had to use extreme force in order to drive the vehicle onto the emergency lane. the dealer stated that they needed to perform a diagnostic test on the vehicle to determine what caused the failure to occur. the vehicle was neither repaired nor tested when the complaint was filed. the contact stated that the failure would occur sporadically. the failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 58,000. | |||
| 04/03/2010 | 1000 | ||
| The steering wheel turns 90 degrees to the left when creeping in traffic and there is significant clunk noise in the steering at low speeds when turning. this issue has been for the last 4 years of ownership after several trips to the dealor all with no result or fix | |||
| 05/03/2010 | 30000 | ||
| Clunking sound coming from engine compartment when turning. | |||
| 04/30/2010 | 72034 | ||
| My 16 year old daughter was on her way home after a school function. the 2006 pontica g6 power steering locked up completly. she was able to pull over to the side of the road. a male firend was able to drive the car the last 5 miles home with out power steering. | |||
| 03/10/2010 | 65400 | ||
| A few weeks back, my car started flashing power steering. i was obviously concerned, but was hoping it was just a fluke. shortly after, it got more and more frequent. then, one day, i go to leave in my car and notice i have no power steering- awesome. just as the warnings got more frequent, so did the loss of power steering. i'm a girl and find it near-impossible to drive in these conditions. i called and emailed pontiac only to find out there is no current recall on this issue. i find that extremely hard to believe when there was one on their g5 and on the cobalts. after a short time on google, it's quite apparent that i'm not the only one with this issue. i read one woman's complaint where she stated it began going out while she was driving- if this happens to me, i don't know how i'll be able to handle it... | |||
| 12/19/2009 | 29000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving at speeds of 25 mph, the power steering failed. the contact spoke with the manufacturer who advised there were no recalls on the power steering for the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 33,000 and the failure mileage was 29,000. | |||
| 04/28/2010 | 96000 | ||
| 2006 g6 stearing clunking when i turn | |||
| 04/14/2008 | 30000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated when attempting a right turn, the power steering assist would fail making it extremely difficult to turn. the failure would not occur when attempting a right turn however there was an unusual pop in the steering column when attempting either turn. the vehicle had not been inspected by the dealer at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 10000 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 front end pops when turning left or right. this happened at 10,000 miles. the rack and pinion was replaced at the dealer while the car was under warranty, however, it started popping again at 50,000 and now there is no longer a warranty on the vehicle. the pop or clunk happens every time the car is turned at a low speed either left or right. the sterring wheel also vibrates very bad when hitting the brakes at a high speed. message boards are burning up with angry pontiac g6 owners who have front end issues. | |||
| 09/16/2008 | |||
| Power sterring on 2006 pontiac g6 doest work the repair was too costly and i am 81 years old and cannot afford to fix it and the dealship said not covered under warrrenty there should be a recall there are too many complaints and this dangerous for anyone. | |||
| 03/25/2010 | 81000 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 rides great when on smooth roads. just bought the car 1.5 months ago but when going down dirt roads it tends to pull you any way the road is going. like if there are small ruts it seems to yank you all over the road and i have been reading and seen that this is a know problem in the steering wheel with the telescoping adjustment. would like something done about this i am only 19 yrs old just finished college and bought this car dont have the money to be fixing things that shouldnt be broken | |||
| 04/16/2010 | 26800 | ||
| Loss of control due to power steering failure dealer reprogramed computer for temporary remedy | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 34350 | ||
| The power steering warning has appeared on my 2006 pontiac g6, several times over the last 2 months, but at first i experienced no problems with the power steering itself. we took it in to the dealership to have it looked at, and they assured us that nothing was wrong with the power steering, it was probably just an electrical sensor issue. the warning continued to come on at random times, and would go away when i turned the car off and restarted it. on 4/15/10, as i was sitting at a stop sign with my 2 small children in the backseat, the power steering warning came on and then when i went to make a right turn, i immediately noticed that i had no power steering. i was then stuck in the middle of the road, and luckily was able to pull into a parking lot before i was struck by oncoming traffic. i turned the car off, and then restarted it, and the power steering was fine. i drove the car home, and we have not drove it since, for fear of similar problems. after talking to my dealership, they stated that we would probably have to put in a new steering column, which would cost around $800. i was extremely surprised after researching on the internet to find that many other 2006 pontiac g6 owners have experienced the same problem, and that many have replaced the steering column and still continued to have problems. i wanted to bring this to your attention because i feel that the pontiac g6 should be recalled to correct the power steering issues. | |||
| 04/16/2010 | |||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and have had the steering lock up on me a few times. i took the vehicle to a gm dealer and was informed that the steering gear was bad. car was still under warranty at that time so i paid the deductable and had them replace the steering gear. about three months later the steering is making the same popping noise and continues to get worse. the car is no longer under warranty and i am unable to afford the $1400 dollar estimate to replace a second time. the steering has not locked up again just yet, but every day i drive i anticipate it to happen soon. | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 83000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated the steering wheel would shake excessively when traveling at speeds of 50 mph or less. the air bag and power steering warning lights were illuminated on the warning panel intermittently. the manufacturer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the repairs were made to the power steering component. the failure persisted. the vehicle had not yet been to the dealer for a diagnostic for the air bag. the failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 88,000. | |||
| 04/12/2006 | 63594 | ||
| I was stopped at a stop light and had just come down the off ramp from the highway where i was going up to 65mph. as i started to turn right the wheel would not turn and the power steering light came on. thankfully i was close to home and did not have my 6 year old child in the car because if i would have gotten hit it would have been on the side that she sits on. after looking into fixing the issue and seeing all of the complaints about this very same issue with the pontiac g6 and learning that gm has done nothing about it...i am wondering how much money they will have to pay when someone sues them because of a fatal accident that was caused by a known issue. this power steering issue was also a problem on the pontiac g5 according to reports and the g5 has been recalled. is it going to take mulitple fatalities for this car to be recalled? i can only pray that this does not happen to me or anyone else for that matter. it is obvious how dangerous this issue can be when you are driving and the car just does this out of nowhere. then when you get in the car to show someone else it does not do it. a person can never predict when this might happen as there are no warnings or symptoms before it happens all the time. dangerous and life threatening. i will not let my child ride in this car anymore because of this problem. i bought this car because it was not foreign and i want to support products made in the usa. next time i will think twice about that especially if my life will be in danger everytime i get into the car. gm you really need to do right by your consumers and recall this car before multiple lives are taken or changed forever because of permanent injuries due to a malfuntioning of the car. this is one of the scariest feelings ever not knowing when the power steering will go out. where will i be next time and will i be able to turn the car or get off the road before getting into an accident? | |||
| 04/12/2010 | |||
| My wife was driviong her 2006 pontiac g6 that we brought from a gm lot and was gm certified. the car's power steering suddenly locked up and she could not turn the wheel. luckily she was near our home and made it back ok. when i went out to check out the proiblem i could not find anything for the power sterring (apparently it is electrical). after visiting various websites i found that there have been many complaints about this very same issue and that gm is doing nothing about it. people are taking there cars back to the dealers and are being told that there is nothing they can do about it and they end up paying a bundle to get it fixed, only to have it hapopen again. i find this completely irresponsible and unbelievable on the part of gm concerning this very serious and dangerous matter. there should definetly be a recall on this car. i am not going to pay for someone elses mistake. this needs to be fixed. | |||
| 04/08/2010 | 69000 | ||
| Event leading up to failure - normal neighborhood driving as well as freeway driving. the failure - power steering locks up how often - intermittant, at least 4 - 6 times per week the consequences - potentially catastrophic! two young children in car, vehicle is virtually undriveable. luckily, father was/is driving the vehicle and is able to return vehicle to a safe location before noone was hurt. service department unable to find problem. safety of entire family is at risk. single income family, should not be responsible for repairs/continuing to be obligated to paying for car when so many complaints are lodged over the same exact problem, circumstances and failure are identical, etc. a buyback is in order. | |||
| 04/04/2010 | 60000 | ||
| My 2006 pontaic g6's power steering column is failing, my steering wheel has a mind of its on when its driving down the street, lots of other owners have been having this problem..when will there be a recall????? | |||
| 04/02/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Faulty steering. when your driving it locks up and you have no control of the vehicle. speed various between time to time when it happens. has happened on several occasions.if you remove key and restart it goes away then dealer says they cant find problem.but that doesnt help me when my steering locked up and i was going head on a group of kids.dangerous steering!! far worst than the toyotas they recalled.i dont understand why they havent recalled these 2006 pontiac g6's they are dangerous.i want it fixed! now when i click lock/unlock one of my doors wont work.something electrical. | |||
| 03/25/2010 | 69220 | ||
| I jut purchased a pontiac g6 within the last month and when i bought the car i heard a clunk when turning the car and the dealer said it happened because the car had eletric steering. thje car became very hard to turn the other day in the middle of driving and i became very worried and had to pull over . it stopped but i'm afraid it will happen again. i also noticed many other complaints of this problem from others. | |||
| 03/30/2010 | 28000 | ||
| Power steering failure in 2006 pontiac g6 | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 63000 | ||
| The electric power assist motor failed on my pontiac g6. there was no warning until it went out, then it was extremely difficult to steer and a power steering warning was displayed on radio. after turning the car off and restarting it, it reset, only to happen again and again. the steering went out about two dozen times in the span of a week before i could make it to the dealership. one time on the interstate i it happened and i almost lost control of the car while going around 60 mph. i had to have the electric power assist motor replaced, and then the entire steering column. so far the fix has worked. just hope gm does the right thing and recalls all faulty vehicles before someone is seriously hurt or injured as a results of loss of steering. | |||
| 03/26/2010 | 54000 | ||
| I bought a 2006 g6, 23,000m, in may 2006. within three months i was hearing a clicking when i turned the right wheel. i took the car to the dealer (still under warrenty) and they fixed the problem. as soon as the warrenty was out, the same noise was back in both wheels. recently the steering has become stiff when backing out and turning corners. this morning on the way to work in the pouring rain, i thought i was hydroplaining when i realized it was the steering locking! when i got off the interstate the wheel was whobbling as if it was severely out of alignment. i have known about the push for a 2006 g6 recall because of steering problems but until this morning thought i would let others file complaints. now i'm afraid of my car. please don't wait until a death happens to recall. it may be that g6 owners only recourse is to seek a class action suite against gm but hopefully my and all the other complaints will let nhtsa realize this issue is serious and gm has failed to address it!! | |||
| 03/25/2010 | 74000 | ||
| Hope no young kids are driving 2006 pontiac g6 when the power steering decides to go out and you nearly wreck and have to pay nearly $800 to fix it. obviously this is a very common problem that needs recalled or a class action lawsuit! | |||
| 02/03/2010 | 6200 | 1 | |
| Power steering wheel lock when driving. *dt | |||
| 12/10/2009 | 32900 | ||
| 3rd time same problem....dealer could not fix...steering failure. doing 70mph on highway on long trip,steering totaly went out....i reported this again to dealer and they had no fix. they witnessed clunking and wobbles as well as a groan in steering and could not identify it. i got g.m. involved and they did nothing..even though dangerouse and certified used car. dealer then put me in another 2006 g6-gtp (coupe)for less money then i paid for original and now have same issues with the new one!!!!!!!! i spend more time at dealer then driving car...and now will lose my job due to time off for dealer and so-called band aid repaires. | |||
| 09/20/2009 | 32200 | ||
| Steering failure. doing 70mph on highway on long trip,steering totaly went out and spun the car, i recovered and no accident. i reported this again to dealer and they had no fix. they witnessed clunking and wobbles as well as a groan in steering and could not identify it. i got g.m. involved and they did nothing..even though dangerouse and certified used car. | |||
| 08/16/2009 | 31000 | ||
| Steering failure...almost had a mojor accident but recovered car in time. reported to dealer. | |||
| 02/08/2010 | 29000 | ||
| Steering issues. steering goes out, irratic and dealer keeps replacing parts. this is my second g6-gtp..the first one had same issues and dealer replaced with this one and same issues..car is very dangerouse. | |||
| 07/10/2008 | 80000 | ||
| Bought a 2006 pontiac g6 gt aug1, 2007 with 34,000km on it. summer of 2008 it started to make a clunking noise when turning the stering wheel at low speeds ie: pulling in or out of parking. took it to gm dealer and they said it was the intermittent steering shaft and they said step one was to lubricate it. that worked for approx 1-2 days. next step was to replace it which was done under warranty by the dealer in the fall of 2008. it is now end of feb 2010 and iy is back again. this time it progressed quickly so that in less than 1.5 weeks it has gone from occasionally to consistantly. however, i will not return to gm for this repair as i have now had 3 other problems with this car and none of them were covered under warranty. | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 35000 | ||
| Power steering failure. difficult to turn wheel... comes and goes... i thought i needed power steering fluid, but apparently it is electric?? took to goodyear and they said take it to the dealer... i took it to the dealership 6 months ago and they said that this was normal?? they said at lower speeds the steering is more difficult and this was normal. but it only does it sometimes, how can this be normal. i do not remember exact date i took to dealership. | |||
| 03/13/2010 | 35000 | ||
| As of recently my 2006 pontiac g6 has been having steering issues. the car was bought early 2007. either the wheel was extremely tight to turn, or the power steering light came up on the radio display. i took the car into a chevy dealership (since pontiac is no more) where upon inspection they stated that my intermediate steering shaft was faulty but 'fixable. the part was taken out, cleaned, lubed up, and placed back into the car according to the technician. i was told that the problem was going to happen again as i was leaving the dealership. partly due to being in a rush, i didn't question this but brought it up to my boyfriend who then called the dealership for clarification. turns out there is a class action lawsuit for this particular component in the car. why isn't this being addressed by the media/to the pontiac owners?!!? looking online many others have the same issue with the same car/same year! i am fortunate enough to have the issues while driving short distances but what if i was in the car on the highway and this happened?! i'm a tiny 100 lb girl - there would be no chance of me controlling a car like that for a length of time without power steering/properly working vehicle. this is so dangerous and it's actually making me consider purchasing a new car which i so don't need right now but for my safety will find a way to make it happen. i was such a huge fan of gm and now my opinion is changing. it's really sad that they can't notify their drivers of a possible fatal occurrence. especially with everything going on the car industry, they could remain loyal to their drivers. | |||
| 11/01/2006 | |||
| The exact same power steering problem leading to the recall of the pontiac g5 and chevy cobalt has been happening with the pontiac g6 for at least the last 4 years!!!! i have a 2006 pontiac g6 and have had this exact same problem for at least 3 1/2 years. i have had the steering column with torque sensor replaced at a cost of over $800 and still have problems with the power steering on the vehicle. i filed a complaint with the nhtsa when this first happened and spoke to an investigator, who i think recommended that i should lube the intermediate shaft or some ridiculous two-bit fix like that!! i guarantee thousands of drivers are experiencing this same problem with the 2006 pontiac g6 and that it is a fundamental design flaw in gm's electronic power steering system. i'm not sure what else i can do except continue to make this issue known to the nhtsa in the hopes that lives may not be needlessly lost due to inaction on the agency's part. it may be that g6 owners only recourse will be to seek a class action suit against gm and hopefully open the books about what the nhtsa has known about this issue and why it has failed to address it!! | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 50 | ||
| 1. driving, typical event 2. the car's steering wheel spontaneously becomes extremely difficult to turn. once every few weeks, but because this is potential dangerous, i'm afraid to take it anywhere. consequences, could be fatal while driving on the freeway. no warning. 3. nothing. | |||
| 01/08/2010 | 65000 | ||
| I currently own a pontiac g6 2006. i started to experience difficulties when driving it. one day my steering wheel just lockup and it was while i was trying to make a turn, lucky there wasn't too much traffic and i was able to stay there until my car was towed. that was my first time, then it continued every now and then. the wheel will lockup and i will try to turn off the car to reset the computer but it will not do it. i kept on driving the car since thats my only mode of transportation and i just pretty much use it to go to work. i recently saw a recall on pontiac g6 but for 2005. my car is has the same defects as the one in the recall except its 2006. apparently there are many people who own pontiac cars who are expericing the same problems but we have to come out of pocket to fix the problem. i am currently pregnant and i feel unsafe to drive my car due to not knowing when is this problem going to occur again, besides the fact it is dangerous for anyone. | |||
| 03/14/2010 | |||
| My daughter's 2006 pontiac g6 power steering failure. power steering problem indicated on display. i have seen this reported by others. when is gm going to correct their mistake? | |||
| 03/07/2010 | 35860 | 1 | |
| My pontiac 2006 g6's electric assist power steering is wining around every turn even though i only have 35,000miles on the car. it is difficult to steer and i am told that it will cost $800+ dollars to repair even though it is still 'in warranty'. if there is no issue with this equipment, then why was it replaced on later g6 models and g5 and g8s with it were recalled. the wining occurs with nearly every turn. difficulty turning has only happened once, at 65mph while changing lanes. the equipment wined after i straightened out and i completed my trip. *tr | |||
| 02/13/2010 | 79500 | ||
| My daughter in law and children traveling out to iowa 3 weeks ago to have the steering in her 2006 pontiac g6 start doing what it wanted to on the hiway at70 mph.got to destination to rent a car.vehicle was taken to a gm dealer to have diagnosed the electronic steering to have faulted out,estimate @ 1700.00 to repair.daughter could not afford that kind of money ,so family got tpogether and went out and towing vehicle home.vehicle was repaired with another steering column out of a wrecked vehicle by family mechanic.contacted government motors to find no reimbursement of recall at this time for this vehicle because it was not repaired at a gm dealer.this vehicle has the same kind of problem and parts as the g5,what is it going to take ? a death and a class action lawsuite to have them pull there heads out!!!! the american people are getting fed up with all this beaurecratic bull.this kind of incident will not go unseen by the consumers who drive theses vehicles,there will be a wide spread thread out to advise people of the g6 problem and rebel against gm for a solution. | |||
| 03/10/2010 | 44449 | 1 | |
| Just recently my pontiac g6 2006 lost power steering all of a sudden while making a right hand turn at about 10-15 miles per hour. at first i had no idea what was happening all i realized was that my car became very difficult to steer and i almost ran off the road. i was able to drive the rest of the way home safely once i gained control and realized my power steering had gone out. the next morning i tried my car and noticed it was working again. for the last week it has gone in and out several times and i have noticed if i turn off my car and restart it does work again. this causes some concern for me because if i was on a busy road i could have been involved in an accident when it initially went out. now i know how to respond when it goes out its not too much of an issue as a hassle. *tr | |||
| 03/13/2010 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6. i pulled my car out of the garage and started backing out of the driveway. the wheel was impossible to turn, then the screen stated power steering come to find out, the power steering is all electrical and there have been numerous complaints on this model car for this problem. i use my car to transport vulnerable adults for work and god forbid if i am driving and the steering goes out and kills my client. there will for sure be a lawsuit if this does not get recalled. how dangerous. i will be bringing it in to get i fixed, but should not have to pay out of my pocket for a default on pontiacs end. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 1 | ||
| Intermediate steering shaft clunking when turning left. did research and only found that you need to put some lube on the steering shaft right below the steering wheel, i shouldn't have to do this. took it to a dealership and were going to charge me to completely replace the entire thing, and was told that by putting on lube, it is only going to hide/cover up the problem, not fix it. it shouldn't be happening at all. pontiac needs to come up with a fix for this before somebody gets hurt. *tr | |||
| 12/07/2008 | 70000 | 2 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while attempting to drive in reverse, the steering wheel became hard to control and would not turn. she then shut the vehicle off and restarted it. the steering wheel began to function properly. on a separate occasion, while traveling at speeds of 15 mph and attempting to change lanes, the steering wheel became difficult to control and would not respond. the contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle onto the emergency lane. the engine was shut off and restarted to reset the power steering. neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were contacted to report the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. updated 5/17/2010 * cn the consumer stated the steering went out the first time after she placed the vehicle in gear. updated 05/20/10. *jb | |||
| 02/25/2010 | 63000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 (4 cylinder). i had problems with the steering going out on the car. this usually happens when turning on car, it would have warning chime and the computer system will indicate that there is a power steering on the digital dash display. then i can feel the steering go out. i can shut the car off and it will sometimes reset the steering. other times i may drive without power steering and the steering wheel would shake and jerk even when park or driving. took to dealership to get repaired. *tr | |||
| 03/11/2010 | 75000 | 1 | |
| I have 2006 pontiac g6 that is giving me problems. my warranty is over and all repairs are out of pocket. within the last month i have had to replace, battery, front brakes and rotors, rear brakes, wheel bearing and last but not least, the steering rack. pontiac obviously has a problem with the steering rack. i have viewed several complaints and we are all having the same issues: loud noises when turning, clunking, car pulls to right while driving, unable to turn the steering wheel when it is cold out. *tr | |||
| 12/10/2009 | 83500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving at speeds of 5 mph and higher, the driver control center would chime three times, followed by a warning message that would read loss of power steering. immediately, the steering wheel would become extremely hard to turn. the contact stated that he was a fairly medium built individual and he would have to use extreme bodily force in order to turn the steering wheel in either direction. the dealer verified that the steering column was failing and would need to be replaced. there were no recalls for the failure and the manufacturer would not offer any assistance. the failure and current mileages were under 83,500. the vin was not available. | |||
| 09/13/2006 | 2000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and have issues with the power steering not functioning while traveling at low rates of speed. when i pull into or out of my driveway i have an incredibly difficult time turning the steering wheel. i often 'bump' the gas pedal to make the pump re-engage and supply enough pressure to assist steering again. without bumping the pedal turning the wheel is almost impossible. i am not a little person. i am 6'1 and weigh 220 pounds so turning a steering wheel is not an issue. ironically, at low speeds my g6 wheel is harder to turn than my 1976 jeep's steering wheel and it is not equipped with power steering. i notified the dealer about this shortly after i purchased the car as the loss of power steering made me bump into my wife's car. the dealer just said you get what you pay for. nice huh? anyway, i saw the recall on the other vehicles and prayed, unsuccessfully, that mine was on the list. since it was not, i figured i would at least let you know the power steering issue extends beyond your current list of recalled vehicles. check http://www.g6performance.com/phpbb3/viewforum.php?f=26 and you will find others complaining about the same thing. http://www.g6performance.com/phpbb3/viewforum.php?f=26. *tr | |||
| 09/18/2009 | 94000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while the contact was driving 20 mph the steering wheel suddenly locked causing the vehicle to spin uncontrollably and crash. there were no injuries. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. no repairs have been made and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 94000. | |||
| 03/03/2010 | 80320 | 1 | |
| While driving and most of the time after stopping and starting again or when i very first start my car the power steering shows in my information center and i have a very hard time controlling my car. my car has 80,476 miles on it. *tr | |||
| 03/02/2010 | 50000 | 1 | |
| No injuries have occurred yet but my 2006 pontiac g6 4 door sedan has a clunk in the steering when turning left and time to time the power steering goes out. if i was driving at a fairly high speed this could result in a horrible accident. i have yet to get it checked because it is out of warranty and from what i read will be very expensive to fix but it is a known issue with many 2006 pontiac g6 vehicles. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 46000 | 1 | |
| The power steering on my 2006 pontiac g6 seems to fail in cold weather. when making low speed turns, the steering wheel is extremely hard to turn. this does not just happen in low-speed situations, as there are times when traveling at highway speeds that the car severely pulls to one side. at first i thought this might be a tire or alignment issue, but there is nothing wrong with my tires, as the air pressure is correct and there is no wear on the tires that indicate an alignment issue. *tr | |||
| 01/14/2010 | 108500 | 1 | |
| I have recently did a tune up on my 2006 pontiac g6 just plugs and plug wires. when my wife told me the car locked it steering wheel upon a quick take off i then drove the car again and also had two lock ups with me. after that happen to us we never really do any fast takeoffs with the car. this happen 3 times in the month of january. this only happens with a takeoff and all the panel lights act like they turn off with all gauges drop in off position, but the car still running. im not sure if this is part of the defect, but for the past 9 months this car has been real hard to start up and no lights display for a check engine. i have taken this car in for a computer diagnostics test and nothing was found to be wrong with the car. the dealership told me to get a new key and i did and it didn't help. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 pontiac g6 loses power steering at least 5-6 times per week. it usually kicks back in after restarting the car several times. approximately beginning in january of 2009 the steering column would make a popping noise when turning. then about june of 2009 the warning came on power steering. within a couple of weeks of the warning the power steering began going out. i am concerned that it may go out when my teen is driving. we have also had issues with the electrical system in general. at times the electrical goes out completely in the dashboard. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 30000 | 1 | |
| Power steering on my 2006 pontiac g6 has been a problem since i purchased it. it makes a popping noise when ever it is turned left. when the car is cold and just started sometimes the steering wheel will move on its own left and right for a few seconds. *tr | |||
| 08/25/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 (4 cylinder). i have problems with the steering going out on the car. this usually happens during warmer weather. i will be driving, i will hear a warning chime and the computer system will indicate that there is a power steering failure on the digital dash display. then i can feel the steering go out. i can shut the car off and it will sometimes reset the steering. other times i may drive without power steering for a few days before it will resent. it sounds very similar to the steering issue that recently caused a gm recall on the cobalt, g4 and g5. i've read of numerous complaints similar to mine on the g6 as well, but gm failed to include that model in the recall. this failure can take place anywhere from several times a day to once every few days. *tr | |||
| 09/16/2009 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Steering wheel would not turn it locked up. *tr | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 35067 | 1 | |
| My electric power steering went out on my pontiac g6 on more than one occasion. i lost power steering multiple times within an hour. i have lost control but only gone off the road without any damage to me or the vehicle. i have no replaced any parts of me vehicle because of my financial situation. i use a lot of caution while driving my car and will not let anyone other than myself operate it. *tr | |||
| 01/31/2007 | 36000 | 1 | |
| Pontiac 06 g6 has power steering issues, and steering shaft issues. the power steering is very hard to steer , some times it wont steer. it locks up and is always very tight. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Power steering on 2006 pontiac g6 model car is making a loud noise. *tr | |||
| 03/03/2010 | 75126 | 1 | |
| My power steering motor in my 2006 pontiac g6 keeps locking up on me. this has happened to me 4 times in the past month and a half. it happened the first time when i was driving in a parking lot. the power steering light went on and it started to chime. so i shut the car off and turned it back on in a few minutes and then it was fine. it happened a second time approximately 3 weeks later when i was pulling out of a parking spot. i did the same thing and turned the car off and then back on and it was fine. two weeks later (yesterday) it happened twice within 3 hours. i took the same actions and restarted the car just so i was able to steer it. it's very scary cause it is so hard to steer. thank goodness i was in a place that i could just stop and turn the car off and then back on. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| I drive 100 miles back and forth to work every day. early on, i had noticed some pull in the steering wheel, but likened it to an alignment problem. i took the car to a local shop and they aligned the car - everything seemed fine. however, i would have to have the car aligned about once every 2 months and by august 2009, was on my 3rd set of tires in 3 years due to uneven tread wear. i also began to notice the steering wheel dither upon starting the car and when i would break, the steering wheel would turn sharply left. the local shop looked at the car and determined there was a steering motor issue and urged me to call gm about this problem. i called customer service - mind you the car is out of warranty. at the time, the car had about 75,000mi. as soon as i told them this information, i began to get the run around and they told me i had to take it to a gm dealer before they would even consider talking to me about the problem. of course, gm charged to me look at it and determined i would need a new steering motor, steering column, and torque sensor to the tune of $1000! i did some research at that time and found others having similar issues. and now gm issues a recall for the same problem in other gm cars during the same years! i have tried several different things to correct this problem - i have had the steering motor re-calibrated on 4 different occasions and an intermediate shaft replaced. the car is easier to steer, but i still get a dither everytime i turn the car on and once again it is out of alignment, and i have some uneven tire wear. my problem is not as severe as others, but these are only temporary fixes. it has been the consensus of all the mechanics i have talked to including the ones at the local gm dealer that the motor will need to be replaced before i completely loose my power steering altogether. the recall needs to be expanded to include the 2006 g6! *tr | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 56000 | 1 | |
| At first the problem was random only occurring after putting the car in revere. steadily the problem became more and more common. changing from happening every couple of weeks to happening almost every day. the pinnacle was when i was driving home one night and lost control of the vehicle when the power steering went out while making a left hand turn resulting in thousands of dollars of damage. the car now has power steering failure every time i turn left, and or put the car in reverse. the only way to fix the problem is to turn off the car and turn it back on. unfortunately i have not had any parts replaced or had anything done to fix the problem, due to the cost of the replacement. so until there is either a recall, or a fiscally responsible way to repair the car, i'm driving a very unsafe car. *tr | |||
| 02/20/2010 | 86000 | 1 | |
| While driving the powersteering message appeared on the message center and my 2006 pontiac g6 lost all powersteering. luckily my husband was driving and was able to drive it the remainder of the way and back, nearly 60-70 miles away. don't even try checking the fluid, there is none. the valet parking attendant at our destination could hardly park it or bring it back to us upon our exit . i had to take the g6 to our local gm dealer on feb. 24 and it was there for 3 days and cost me well over $600.00 to repair. now, after less than a week from picking it up from the shop, i see that gm is recalling some other pontiac models for this exact same problem. i feel that the 2006 pontiac g6 should be included. this problem is very dangerous since before the complete failure the car began getting hard to control. when the powersteering fails it becomes awfully hard to steer the car at slow speeds and extremely difficult to park or turn onto roads. while sitting idle at red lights, stop signs, etc. the steering wheel just quivers back and forth. please please gm recall this model before something bad happens to someone. (especially since there is no way to avoid this since it cannot be maintained)... after my repair, the car drives wonderfully, i just hope it lasts. *tr | |||
| 01/03/2010 | 85000 | 1 | |
| A couple of weeks ago i lost power steering in a snow storm which caused my car to slide sideways and i was unable to steer out of the slide because i did not have power steering. my 2006 pontiac g6 has the same steering problem that is on the recall for the g5. at low speeds the power steering will cut out on a left turn an a warning light with flash on my display. this has been an issue for my vehicle for over a year. i complained about it at that time and was directed to take my car into the dealership. i did a little research and discovered that the previous year was recalled for the same issue. i was told at the dealership that it would cost me $1,000 to fix the steering issue. i unfortunately do not have the money to pay this so i have had to deal with the loss of power steering since which is scary as the wheel will snatch itself out of my hands. luckily i was stopped by a curb. i find this as a huge safety issue and can not believe that when i called about this resent recall i was told that i just have to deal with it myself. the other issue i would like to comment on is that my car seems to be put together with other model parts. i found out that my wiper blade are actually camaro blades because they ran out of g6 blades while my car was in production. so how do i know if my steering is not a g5 steering column? as you can see this is a very frustrating and dangerous. i just want them to do the right thing. *tr | |||
| 02/27/2010 | 42000 | 1 | |
| We have a 2006 pontiac g6 and are having major issues with the power steering going out randomly. this generally occurs at low speeds and particularly in reverse trying to back out of parking spaces. i know this is a known problem and hope to have a recall issued to address this before the power steering begins to cut out at high speeds. *tr | |||
| 02/23/2010 | 32000 | 1 | |
| The power steering would just go out on me. i would lose the ability to turn easily. i could still do it, it was just very hard. the power steering warning would pop up on my radio and with a dinging sound as soon as the power steering went out. if i turned my car off then back on, it would reset itself and i could steer again. after a couple of months of that, it finally got to the point where even if i turned my car off to reset it, it would go out again immediately. i had to take it to a dealership to get the whole steering column replaced. that cost me $750.10. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 40000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 pontiac g6 has had steering problems since i purchased it new and now there is a more serious one that occurred around 40k miles. the power steering stops working. it has quit while in a parking lot and making turns. i am scared the problem is going to get worse. i don't seem to be the only one having this problem. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 1 | ||
| I own a pontiac g6, 2006. i bought it a year and 4 months ago. i thought it was one of the best cars ever! looked cute, drives really nice. until a month ago when the dash would alert me power steering. so, of course i went out to buy some power steering fluid , after searching countlessly i then found out there is none. it is all electrical, which in all honestly is the stupidest thing i have ever heard. but hey, what a great way to make some big bucks when it goes out. i was backing up one night after work, and my power steering went out. i ended up backing into a car because i couldn't control the steering! now everyday, power steering alerts me a couple times while i drive. i just wonder if its going to go out again. i also wonder if it will take someone's life. today gm issued a recall on pontiac g5's and chevy cobalts power steering columns, i couldn't believe they did not recall one on the g6. i am truly angry about this, and without a doubt will never by a car from gm again. thanks :) *tr | |||
| 02/25/2010 | 113400 | 1 | |
| My wife was driving her 2006 g6 pontiac home one week ago. while driving about 65 miles per hour down the highway, the car gave 3 chimes and then not a second later the power steering all at once quit, dragging her off the shoulder i was following her home and we traded cars. i own a 1989 jeep with 33inch tires and manual steering, and the pontiac steering was about twice as hard for me to steer as the jeep is!! we are very lucky she retained control of that car!!! this issue has been under investigation for some time and now g.m. decided to do a recall on some of these units. when is the nhtsa going to do something?? i just got the car back from the shop where the entire steering columnsteering motor had to be replaced. it cost $700 and could of cost me much more. this is our third pontiac, all had big issues and the car company did nothing to address them. no more g.m. cars for us..... *tr | |||
| 01/03/2010 | 48000 | 1 | 04/01/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 25 mph the power steering light flashed on the dashboard and the power steering malfunctioned. the contact had to shut off the vehicle and restart it to reset the power steering. the contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer. the failure could have caused a crash to occur. the failure mileage was 48,000. updated 04/20/10 | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Random, intermittent failure of power steering. steering gets extremely difficult without warning. this loss of power steering has happened numerous times since ownership, including the power steering dashboard light coming on intermittently. dealer has never been able to duplicate condition. *tr | |||
| 01/25/2010 | 54511 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 5 mph the power steering wheel light came on and the steering wheel locked, once the engine was shut off and turned back on the vehicle functioned normally. the diagnostic code was s150. the failure has occurred 3 additional times. the failure mileage was 54,511 and the current mileage was 55,000. | |||
| 02/28/2010 | 78000 | 1 | |
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i have a 2006 pontiac g6 and the steering is very unsafe. if you turn the vehicle left the steering is very touchy and turn to the right and it is like you have no power steering. the car turns to the left while you are sitting at stop lights or just not moving. the car is very unsafe and needs to be recalled. [xxx] *tr | |||
| 01/12/2010 | 34000 | 1 | |
| Just this past winter i have had several problems with the power steering on my 2006 pontiac g6. i have had on 2 occasions my center display ding with a warning that stated power steering. when i try to turn my car it is extremely difficult. i have been notified of the other pontiac vehicles that are under recall and i implore you that you also issue it for the pontiac g6 as well. i am afraid to drive my car and the power steering motor giving out. i have read on blogs about other g6 owners who have had the same problem. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 67000 | 1 | |
| I bought this car in august of 2009. within two months of owning it the power steering went out while driving. the power steering system will go out while in the middle of turns and is very difficult to continue in turn, making this a very dangerous situation. this failure happens every day. i can no longer drive with my grandchildren in the car because of the danger it presents. i know there have been many complaints about this, and today i was quite disappointed to see that my 2006 g6 was not on the recall list. how can you leave off a car that has the same problem as the ones being recalled? the previous investigation states it was due to insufficient manufacturing. protect the consumer, and do the right thing here. *tr | |||
| 11/16/2009 | 90000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while the contact was driving 50 mph the contact noticed that the power steering light appeared on the dashboard, moments later the vehicle no longer had power steering. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 90000. updated 04/13/10. *lj | |||
| 01/17/2010 | 51345 | 1 | |
| The power steering in our pontiac g6 keeps going out while driving. this happens usually while turning, parking or going at a slower pace. it has taken me off the road and made me stop in the middle of streets to turn my car off and restart it. *tr | |||
| 02/06/2010 | 58500 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 pontiac g-6 that is having the power steering problems when driven a very slow speeds--this doesn't occur at all times but i am concerned that it is the auto was not included in the recent gm recall. *tr | |||
| 02/27/2010 | 71072 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6 power steering failure has occurred multiple times. twice while i was in rush hour traffic taking my kids to school and occurred as i was turning and was in the middle of the intersection. even with my teenage son and i we could barely get the car turned and out of the intersection. i took the car to a gm dealer and they said my power steering motor had gone out and after almost $800 had it replaced. the dealer kept the faulty part. i was also told that pontiac had issued an extended warranty however it only went through 70,000 miles and at the time of my service i had 70,107 miles and it could not be fixed under the warrant. since that repair i still experience the same problems usually when it is cold outside and when making left turns. if you are able to pull over and turn the car off and then restart the power steering usually returns however there are many times it is not possible to pull over and out of traffic. with the recall on the pontiac g5 it seems gm knows of a power steering problem and the g6 should be included also. *tr | |||
| 11/18/2009 | 65000 | 3 | |
| Power steering has gone out in our 2006 pontiac g6 three times now. once while driving under 25 mph and twice while parked in a parking lot. it happens about once a week. you hear dinging and the display reads power steering the wheel becomes almost impossible to turn. the only way we have found to make it go away is to park the car and turn it on and off. we have not had the money to take it to the dealer to see if the problem can be corrected. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 53000 | 1 | |
| Intermittent power steering failure on 2006 pont g6. after restarting car power steering resumes. *tr | |||
| 05/16/2009 | 85000 | 1 | |
| Power steering failed on my 2006 pontiac g6 gtp numerous times including after having parts replaced at the dealership about this problem more than once before. steering wheel loses it's power ability but still functions. it has happened on and off and caused a small fender bender as i was not expecting it to fail. *tr | |||
| 07/12/2009 | 37000 | 1 | |
| Power steering failure ,1 to 3 times daily,this happens without warning ,rear brake light do not work right there is a recall on this problem but i do not fall under the right vin number,these have been a problem since i bought (with no warranty)this car ,and these problems have been occurring since july of 2009 this car was bought in may of 2009. *tr | |||
| 06/08/2008 | 60000 | 1 | |
| My power steering has been randomly going out in my car for about 2 years. i have not had the money to fix it so i have been waiting for gm to recall it. this is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. *tr | |||
| 02/27/2010 | 1000 | 1 | |
| I have a '06 g6 gtp sedan, and my son has a '06 g6 gtp coupe. we have both experienced problems as described by others-clunking ,clinking at parking speed. gm has known about this problem, and yet has refused to act on a solution at the dealer level. data suggests no fatalities, = lack of action. driving skill from my fellow pontiac friends, thankfully saved them. please, please help us,,,,, *tr | |||
| 02/26/2010 | 64320 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6, se1 with a v^ engine. the intermediate steering column shaft was replaced under warranty at about 30,000 miles. it started acting up again at 50,000 miles. come to find out when they replaced it originally, it was replaced by a defective part. between the 2 mileage amounts, gm re-engineered the shaft. gm would not replace the part, they said it was my problem, that i had to pay for it. now at 64,000 miles, my power steering motor needs to be replaced at a cost of $600.00. seems they have a problem, but don't want to stand behind there product, unlike toyota. the service manager at a local dealer said they have a recall going on now for a chevy cobalt with the similar problem. gm needs to stand up and take care of this problem with there pontiacs. i've read hundreds of complaints on line, some having steering wheel lock up at high speeds, and acceleration. this must not end in tragedy for anyone. *tr | |||
| 07/16/2009 | 1 | ||
| My car started shaking really bad. it was when i just hit about 55 mph. i've also had the words power steering showing up on my diu while driving on the interstate, and yes, i had no power steering was lucky enough to pull off the road, after shutting car of and restarting it went back to normal! i then started doing my research to find out a lot of 2006 g6 have this problem. i'm sure i have to replace the steering column, which will cost a lot of money. which i don't have!!! *tr | |||
| 08/10/2008 | 65000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 in 2008 with 22,000 miles. a year later my power steering just went out. i took it to the dealership where i purchased it and they reset the steering system. later in the year it went out again and from that point everytime i make a right turn the steering goes out. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 141000 | 1 | |
| In 2008 i took my 2006 pontiac g6 to an independent mechanic because it was pulling to the left. after testing the alignment, i was told that there was a problem with the electronic steering. i was told by the independent mechanic to take it to the dealership because their had been numerous bulletins issued and it was an electrical problem. gm failed to repair my car of this prominent defect at their expense. now 2 years later the issue has gotten to the point where the car steers on its own and we barely were able to get it to the dealership who has quoted me $1,753 to repair the steering column and position assist motor. gm must know this is a severe problem. through my research i have found that they no longer use this type of steering and have gone back to the pump. *tr | |||
| 01/18/2010 | 39000 | 1 | |
| I was driving my grandparents in my 2006 pontiac g6 and while on the highway my power steering suddenly stopped working. fortunately i was able to get off and right to a repair shop but this is an extremely unsafe problem to have. i've begun looking into common problems with this car and it seems there are a few other common problems that make this car unsafe to drive and give it a guaranteed expensive repair bill. the interior lights have also apparently shorted out and i will now be checking for a common problem i have heard in which the brake lights may be on even when the brakes are not being applied due to corrosion of a wire. these problems are very serious and could easily cause accidents, especially for a 20 year old first time car buyer like myself. *tr | |||
| 02/22/2010 | 60000 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6 sucks. the steering pops, brake always squeak eventhough i replaced the rotors and pads, and lose power steering. a week out of my extended warranty and they will not cover it. the same dealership where i brought 4 of the 5 cars i owned. all were gm models. i stood along that brand until now. i hope it totally goes out of business. do some one have to die before this issue gets solved. toyota is fixing their issue. american cars, service, and quality sucks. never again will i buy gm cars. *tr | |||
| 02/20/2010 | 81000 | 1 | |
| Power steering on 2006 pontiac g6. my g6 has a 3.5 liter engine. i have been noticing for quite some time now that if i was attempting a tight 3 point turn or making normal routine turns that it felt as if the power steering was going out. i thought that it might just be my imagination until the power steering light came on. i looked at the car manual and to my dismay there is no way to add steering fluid in my car. i looked up the information online to find that a large number of people are in the exact same position as myself. everyone seems to have the same complaint and the same repairs and bills. this needs to be something that gm resolves as it seems to be a huge ongoing problem with these models and as a consumer not one that i believe should be coming out of my pocket. i seem to be one of the lucky ones that hasn't had it go out while driving at more than 10 miles per hour. *tr | |||
| 02/17/2010 | 75755 | 1 | |
| Power steering light comes on and car looses power steering while driving. once the car is turned off and then back on the power steering will reset itself and you can drive further. this happens very sporadically, nothing lets you know when it is about to happen. doesn't manner the temp, amount of time the car has been running, turning, driving straight, speed. extremely dangerous!!! *tr | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 18456 | 1 | |
| Pontiac g6 steering defective. makes popping sound at low speeds. developed a serious shake felt almost like wheel was coming loose on front end of car. steering pump shut down and lost control of car near miss head on accident. driver in opposite lane veered out of way just in time to avoid head on crash. *tr | |||
| 02/12/2010 | 19000 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6 steering issues since car was new. at one point, completely lost power steering making car difficult, almost impossible, to control. since then, steering making loud clunking noise when turning and difficult to control on uneven surfaces. *tr | |||
| 08/11/2008 | 43812 | 1 | |
| Put car in automatic car wash, the car jerked left so hard that it punctured a tire while in the car wash. went to purchase new tires and have them aligned and rotated. while trying to align tires on the rack when the car was running (on the rack) the wheel would jerk to left. the car would suddenly pull to the left with no warning. was extremely difficult to turn to the right. when trying to correct by turning right you would be pulling so hard on the wheel that when it would release you would almost run off the other side of the road. took to dealership and they re-calibrated the steering, car had 43,812 miles & i bought it brand new. *tr | |||
| 02/08/2010 | 57500 | 1 | |
| Clunking or popping when turning at low speeds. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2009 | 38000 | 1 | |
| When driving the steering wheel turns with ease to left but very hard to the right. there is also a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel. in doing some research it sounds like i am only one of many with this same issue. either the power steering or electric steering is faulty and needs to be recalled before someone is killed when driving because the steering column has failed. *tr | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 71000 | 1 | |
| The other day, i was driving to school and my car started shaking really bad. it was when i just hit about 55 mph. then, 2 days later, i get a dinging and the words power steering showing up on my diu. i was going around a corner, so it was difficult to turn. i then started doing my research to find out a lot of 2006 g6 have this problem. i am pretty sure i have to replace the steering column, which will cost a lot of money. which i don't have right now, being a college student. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 58000 | 1 | |
| Power steering locks up. have to shut off and restart several times before it unlocks. very unsafe. first time it happened i was backing out of driveway. has happened several times since. have researched problem and seems that many people with same car are having the same problem. i no longer have warranty but feel it should be covered by gm due to manufacture defect. *tr | |||
| 01/30/2010 | 60500 | 1 | |
| Power steering - electric power steering - on 2006 pontiac g6 stops working while car is in motion. turning car off and back on sometimes gets it working for a while, but eventually fails again while car is in motion. *tr | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 52000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 pontiac g6 gt's power steering keeps failing. all of a sudden it will stop working and the radio will say power steering. gm should have a recall on this problem. there are forums all over the internet complaining about this. *tr | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 63700 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 25 mph and making a turn, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. he was able to drive onto the emergency lane and shut the engine off. the contact was able to drive to his residence although the failure recurred. his local mechanic confirmed the power steering failed and repaired it. the dealer was not notified of the failure although it occurred approximately 20 times. the failure mileage was 63,700 and the current mileage was 63,571. | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 73000 | 1 | 08/01/2006 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated the steering goes to the left whenever she is driving. the steering cannot turn to the right and the steering is very hard to turn. the steering column rattles with a loud noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replace the power steering motor and intermediate steering shaft in september 2007. this failure is happening again but contact have not taken the vehicle to the dealer as yet. the failure mileage was 73,000. updated 3/8/10 *cn the dealer replaced the power steering motor and intermediate steering shaft. updated 05/20/10.*jb | |||
| 01/31/2010 | 49000 | 1 | |
| Power steering message displayed. steering started to fail. *tr | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 53000 | 1 | |
| My car is a pontiac g6 2006, and i purchased it in october of 2006. my power steering started going out about 2 times a week for the past 6 months. once i turn the car off and back on it works ok. now it happens also while driving, or sitting idle. i'll feel the wheel stiffen. luckily this has happened while i've been at a red light. this is a very major safety hazard. *tr | |||
| 12/18/2009 | 56000 | 3 | |
| I am hearing a clunking noise from the steering as i am turning. this has been in the shop 3 prior times for the same problem and it keeps returning. my warranty expired at 40000 miles and i now have 56000 miles. i feel this is a safety issue as it continues to get louder and worse the longer it is left unrepaired. so far only temporary fixes have been done by dealer. i believe this problem is the intermediary steering shaft. i have none of the parts and the dealer has managed to fix it 3 different ways, probably to avoid a recall issue. *tw | |||
| 01/27/2010 | 90000 | 3 | |
| Vehicle is a 2006 pontiac g6 gt, driving at any speed a warning messages comes on the radio about the power steering, then a chime alerts you like a door chime. after words the power steering assist goes out and the driver loses all control to steer the car basically the car is unmanagable to steer safely. when the car is able to be steered it pulls hard to one direction and is very shaky. this has occurred 3 times in the last 2 days resulting in not being able to drive the vehicle. no repairs have been made yet to the vehicle, i have made an appointment on 2/1/2010 for service at a pontiac dealer. i called gm and opened a claim about this problem as well. no crash or injuries were involved with these incidents but i feel that there is a high risk of crash or injuries with this situation. *cn | |||
| 01/26/2010 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Power steering light came on and immediately was unable to steer car. almost hit a car. has happened on two separate occasions. *tr | |||
| 12/03/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 when starting the car the power steering light comes on and when driving the car the steering wheel shakes violently i have been reading consumer reports and what i have found is scary the prob doesn't get any better i was told i needed to replace the steering column but several people said the prob returns after 3 to 6 months i have also read that the steering can go out while driving the car leaving you helpless in this death trap i fear since i am a woman that if this does happen i fear for my safety. *tr | |||
| 03/30/2007 | 15000 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6 gt - power steering keeps going out. car clunks when turning, on highway shakes and is very hard to turn. fear for my safety and my husband's and children that ride in car safety. been happening since i got the car in 2007. *tr | |||
| 01/22/2010 | 35000 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6 gt june 1, 2009: at 19,000 miles the power steering light came on. took it to the dealer - they replaced the steering column. january 22, 2010: at 35,000 miles, steering column rattles and clunks. dealer said needs lube kit. warranty is expired (in years, not miles) so repair isn't covered. have read numerous other people with similar problem - lube does not resolve the issue. furthermore, if the steering column is only 6 months old, why would it need to be lubed already? this is a potentially dangerous situation. whatever is rattling around in the steering column is not doing so for lack of lubrication! this is a fire hazard and loss of steering hazard that needs to be addressed by gm asap. the cost of recall repairs will be far less than the cost of a class action lawsuit and/or wrongful death and medical bills. not to mention the damage to their reputation. go to pontiacproblems.com to see numerous other similar complaints. *tr | |||
| 01/18/2010 | 81564 | 1 | |
| I have a pontiac g6 2006 and the electric power steering light keeps coming on and it is getting harder to steer i am a single mother of 3 and this a problem and a safety hazard for people please recall and fix. *tr | |||
| 01/05/2010 | 47000 | 1 | |
| I have a g6 and it has a major power steering problem and it has gotten to the point i wont even drive the car anymore. you can be driving and it will pull you off the road or into oncoming traffic i almost went into the creek and that is when i parked it. i just wonder how many ppl has to be hurt before they recall these cars. im basically making a payment on something i cant even drive. i have had to replace the seatbelt sensor and the idle arm and i cant plug in the cell phone charger because it blows the fuses every time i do. and there has been times that when i went to put the car in park i would not go i would have to turn off the key, restart the car and then put it in park. i would advise ppl not to buy these cars. they are a hazard and not safe at all. they are just a money pit and an accident waiting to happen. *tr | |||
| 01/13/2007 | 54000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6. today i drove to the store and back aprox. 10 miles. while driving home i noticed going around a curve that i could not turn the wheel. a few moments later the car dings and the clock says power steering. if frustrates me that gm does not think this a safety issue. also the vehicle does not alarm until after the power steering goes out. a little advanced warning would be nice. i have 3 kids and this is our only vehicle. i don't have 1000 to fix it. would a gm executive like to come and take their kids to school in my car that is considered safe? i think not. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2010 | 52000 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6 3.5 v-6 52,000 miles. electric power steering motor suddenly went bad, hard to steer vehicle, loss of control without serious effort. 2005 g6 were provided with extended warrant on this issue. still a problem in 2006 model with no assistance from gm. had a certified gm warranty that does not do anything in area of steering coverage. spent $556.00 out of pocket to replace electric motor. i could not drive it as it was. *tr | |||
| 10/12/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| The pontiac g6 power steering will inadvertently shut down when pulling into oncoming traffic. *tr | |||
| 01/06/2010 | 66000 | 1 | |
| Power steering on 2006 pontiac g6 is faulty. when making a 90 degree turn, the power steering will fail and turn off. since it is electric power steering, you need to turn off the vehicle and re-start it to get the power steering to re-engage. also, when driving the steering feels very loose when turning left and very tight when turning right to the point that it is sometimes hard to control when traveling on the highway. to my knowledge, this is a known issue with pontiac/gm and nothing has been done to correct it. *tr | |||
| 12/14/2009 | 29000 | 1 | |
| Steering wheel started shaking badly in my hands making it difficult to maintain direction. took it in to dealer and he replaced the power steering motor. car had slightly more than 29,000 miles on it. cost of repair: just over $500. *tr | |||
| 12/23/2009 | 58800 | 1 | |
| On december 23, 2009 the power steering light flashed on the information center. not long after, the power steering failed to work. the power steering failed as we were making a turn, and it caused us to nearly hit another vehicle and cause an accident. we pulled into the nearest parking lot, turned the engine off, and then restarted the car. when we restarted the car, the power steering began to work again; however, the power steering light came on another two times that day. since then, we have parked our vehicle, and have not drove it since. we researched this problem on the internet and have found numerous complaints of the same problem, and some of those complaints reported the power steering loss to cause accidents. it would be a shame to have one or multiple deaths over this issue, and it is a problem that needs to be remedied as soon as possible. upon researching your website, we found a nhtsa action number pe07023 for a defect investigation pertaining to this problem due to an insufficient crimp in the steering column, but it only covered the 2005 model, not the 2006. about the beginning of 2009, the rack and pinion was replaced, and later a lubrication unit was added soon after that repair. however, since the power steering became faulty, we have not made an current repairs. *tr | |||
| 12/28/2009 | 77109 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6 power steering becomes hard to turn. it is hard to control and happens at almost anytime. what happens if it locks up while going 65 with my two kids in the car. warranty has expired and gm wouldn't fix it anyway. also a loud clunking noise has started in the front of the car. *tr | |||
| 12/27/2009 | 73000 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6, v6 engine. 73,000 miles. power steering problems. i was backing out of the driveway and the power steering went out, a light came on the dash that said power steering. i pulled back into the driveway, turned off my car, restarted it, then it worked. the next time i used my car i was traveling on the highway, at a stop light, my steering wheel started to shake, then the power steering went out, again the light on the dash said power steering. i turned off my car and restarted it, it was fine, i made it to the next stop light and the same thing happened. this happened a total of four times before i made it to a pep boys auto store, turned off my car, looked at the drivers manual where it showed a picture of the power steering cap and another picture of where it was located under the hood. i went inside purchased a bottle of power steering fluid, came back out, lifted the hood of my 2006 pontiac g6 and couldn't find the power steering fluid reservoir. i asked for help, the gentleman who help me looked for this power steering reservoir, couldn't find it and advised that i take it to the dealer. *tr | |||
| 12/26/2006 | 79000 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6 makes a clicking noise coming from steering column when turning. power steering light then flashes and locks up, causing total loss of control in steering the vehicle in the snow. *tr | |||
| 12/20/2009 | 52000 | 1 | |
| Power steering locks up. it occurs almost everytime i start my car. i have to restart my car multiple times. nothing has been done to correct the problem. car only has 52,000 miles on it. *tr | |||
| 12/20/2009 | 56500 | 1 | |
| During the last 2 days my power steering on my 2006 pontiac g6 has had intermittent failure. during operation at moderate speeds, (35-45mph) the power steering has failed. in each event i have been able to reintiate the power steering by turning off the ignition and restarting the car. i will be taking it to be repaired as soon as possible, but have doubts that i will be able to get it fixed due to the intermittent failure. | |||
| 11/30/2008 | 35000 | 1 | |
| Steering on my 2006 pontiac g6 pulls to the left and needs constant correction while driving. took my vehicle to my mechanic who aligned the vehicle, and advised me that this is a defect in the electronic steering. the pull is even more pronounced when i apply the brakes. the steering wheel spins all the way to the left if i am not holding it while brakes are being applied. i have not taken this to the gm dealership for repairs, because of the mileage it is now out of warranty. this defect became noticeable approximately 1 year ago. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| Power steering failure occurs regularly. steering will surge while driving and the power steering will not initiate upon starting the vehicle. no accident yet, but i am concerned that it will disengage while i am driving. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 75000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the power steering warning light would illuminate upon starting the vehicle and would continue to illuminate until the vehicle was restarted. when she would attempt to make a left turn, the warning light would re-illuminate. on a separate occasion, while traveling at speeds of 70 mph, the power steering locked and she could not move the steering column. she was able to stop the vehicle safely. no repairs were made. the failure and current mileages were under 75,000. | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| The power steering in my pontiac g6 does not work consistently. after i reverse out of the driveway and then try to turn the wheel it is often very tight. the power steering light comes on and the car locks up completely. restarting it helps but constantly restarting a car in the middle of turning is a safety hazard. more recently instead of locking up the power steering of my car has been so loose that i feel i do not have control over it. from one day to the next i do not know how my car will handle, and i am concerned for my safety, especially with snow coming. when i brought the car into the shop, i was told, there is one of three things wrong with the steering and to fix it would be expensive. our suggestion would be to drive it until it gets even worse and then bring it back to be fixed. this is a common problem with the 2006, g6's. i don't understand why this has not been recalled. it is dangerous. i was really excited about getting this car. i love the features and don't want to get rid of it, but i no longer feel that i have control every day. the power steering varies too much. *tr | |||
| 11/24/2009 | 93000 | 1 | |
| I have posted numerous complaints on this site relating to my 2006 pontiac g6. to date i have not driven that vehicle since 11-25-09 due to faulty power steering. it became very unsafe to drive. the steering would go out every time i made a left turn and i drive a little over 30 miles to work one way daily so i was constantly having to turn the vehicle off and back sometimes to no avail. i think it is an awful shame because i still have to pay a note on this car and i cant drive it. gm has done a terrible job on two fronts; first, they made this faulty vehicle and now they wont stand behind their error and recall it. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 58000 | 1 | |
| Power steering module in 2006 pontiac g6 4 door sedan stops working while vehicle is in motion. makes wheel almost impossible to turn in order to control vehicle. this happens at least once per day. *tr | |||
| 12/11/2009 | 110000 | 1 | |
| This morning as i was driving my son to school in my 2006 pontiac g6. i stopped at a stop sign and i heard a 'ding ding'. i looked at my radio and it said power steering failure. my steering wheel was locked up. i turned off my vehicle and restarted it, and it worked fine. i have 110,000 miles on my car. is there any coverage for this component failing, or any recalls? *tr | |||
| 12/03/2009 | 113430 | 1 | |
| Front end shakes when putting on brakes and clunking noise in frontend when turning in both directions, sometimes feels like frontend or both front tires going to fall off. dealer says the intermediate steering shaft needs replaced again. serious frontend problems with 2006 pontiac g. 35942 mi replaced steering gear, 60318 mi replaced intermediate steering shaft, 77538 mi catalytic converter replaced, 79660 mi after 5th time to dealership for squeaking noise installed tensioner and belt for air cond. took them 5 trips before they could hear the noise, 83442 mi replaced both front hubs, 103865 mi replaced power steering motor and module, 113158 mi replaced rt front hub assembly again because dealership left my front hub bearing excessively loose when they changed my hubs at 83442 miles, 113430 mi dealership states i need intermittent shaft(they told me this was the same part i changed at 60318 miles). all this work has been done at the same dealership(randy marion in huntersville in nc). i seriously think we need a steering recall on all 2006 pontiac g6. i have a case number with gm, but they say there is nothing they can do for me. no more gm's for me. *tr | |||
| 12/08/2009 | 1 | ||
| Power steering failure on the electric motor, resulted in loss of ability to steer vehicle safely. steering becomes nearly impossible.*tr | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 57000 | 1 | |
| Pontiac g6 2006 power steering fails randomly and could easily cause a wreck. especially with the snow starting to fall here in utah it can be quite dangerous. the power steering fails when you turn to the left. i haven't had it happen when i turn right but always happens when turning left. it used to happen less frequently but occurs more often now. when the powering steering goes out it is very hard to turn. if you turn the car off and restart the powering steering comes back. until you turn left again, then you are again driving with no powering steering. it kicks out anywhere during a turn and i feel in danger when driving because it's hard to turn it without power help. i feel even more in danger with snow on the road because quick movements with the steering could cause an easy slide out. *tr | |||
| 11/18/2009 | 22707 | 1 | |
| Clunking in the front end when turning .stated gm aware of ongoing problem and instead of lubricating the i-shaft as gm says to do it was replaced. if gm is aware of problem why hasn't i been addressed? it has been reported many times to nhtsa but its obvious gm is throwing it under the rug. i had an extended warranty but still had to pay $100.00 deductible which i don't feel i should as it is a known problem that gm is aware of. not to mention the car has only 22707 miles on it. you don't have to worry gm because this is the last gm car my family will purchase. probably many more people switch to a ford or imports because of the garbage that are produced by gm not to mention how they don't stand behind something that they were aware of yet i had to pay anyway. *tr | |||
| 11/03/2009 | 64000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving the power steering warning light would intermittently illuminate on the instrument control panel, and then the power steering would fail. she contacted the dealer and a technician stated that she would have to pay $240.00 for a diagnostic fee to determine the cause of the failure. the ford manufacturer has not been contacted. the failure mileage was 64,000. | |||
| 12/07/2009 | 43600 | 1 | |
| Before i bought the car i heard a clunking noise in the steering when i turned the wheel either way. i told the dealer that there was something wrong with the front end. if they fixed it, then i would buy the car. the dealer said there wasn't anything wrong with the car. not 6 month later i was pulling out of a parking lot and my power steering stopped working and i could not turn the wheel. i pulled to a safe place and called my fiance. we were looking at the book and it said to check the power steering fluid with an illustration of where to check. after about 20 mins we gave up looking because we couldn't find it. turns out this car has electrical powersteering. i had the car towed and called the gm corporate to complain about the problem. i spoke with dennis and he said there was nothing that can be done unless i had complained about the problem before. i told him i had and gave him the background. after all the run around you can imagine i called the local dealer and told them what was going on. they said they would check the car out free of charge for me and let me know what was going on. they called back and said it was the power steering motor and rod. dennis at gm corp said he has done all he can and would have to forward to a district specialist. in the meantime the dealer called me back and said he would fix it free of charge. case# 71-783266100 was then closed with dennis at corp. this is a serious, well documented recurring problem with this car and should be a recall. *tr | |||
| 12/05/2009 | 47000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6, on 12/5/09 my power steering warning light came on. i checked on line for defect investigations or recalls for this problem. there was an investigation # pe07023 for the electric steering system. gm was supposed to send out letters to extend the warranty to 70,000 miles or 7 years. my car as 47,000 miles i was wondering if that would be under warranty. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2008 | 34500 | 1 | |
| I have had trouble with my power steering almost 2 years. i have had to the dealer numerous times. they initially replaced the powering steering motor while it was under warranty. i still have problems. i can start my car and the power steering message comes up on my messaging screen and i will not have power steering. this happens some mornings in my garage, at the end of a work day in the parking lot, when i am out of town at conferences, when i pick up my girls from the babysitter,etc. i have given up taking it to the dealership because they tell me there is nothing wrong with it. it is getting really old and i am afraid it will do it one of these days without warning and one of my children, myself or someone else will get hurt. i feel this is a serious safety hazard and after searching on line i have found that gm has been under investigation for this problem however a recall has not been made. i hope this is still under investigation and a recall is made soon. i have had nothing but bad luck with this car. i bought is brand new and had to take it back to the dealer the day after i bought it and drove a program car for one week because of a defect. this should have been a warning. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 280000 | 1 | |
| I bought a g6 new with 39 miles, it now has 28 thousand miles. notices serious problems with braking, it shakes and when i try to stop it shutters . my steering is not good either, some days the steering will be nice and smooth and other days hard to turn. i also here a popping noise when i put my foot on gas pedal to drive.. the braking system is of major concern as they all are. my car is only three years old and only 28 thousand miles why has there not been a recall, it seems others out there are having the same problems, so it has to be the car. before someone dies the government needs to call a mandatory recall,if the dealer won't..or replace our auto's with a safe one.. *tr | |||
| 12/03/2009 | 78858 | 1 | |
| My husband recently bought a pontiac g6 used last year in september of 2008. the car was running fine till about september 2009, when the car became very difficult to steer. the power steering light never came on, so he assumed that our tires just might of needed some air. we filled our tires up and the problem seem to disappear. i am now the only one driving the car, and today december 3, 2009 the power steering light came on. i do not have difficulty turning, but i fear that i will soon and cause an accident. i tried to replace the power steering fluid only to find that it is electric. i plan to bring my car into a local mechanic tomorrow. in the meantime i did some research online to find that the majority of pontiac g6 from 2006 have faulty powering steering. owners have been spending lots of money on repairs that are only a temporary fix. nothing seems to solve this problem. it is my only vehicle and now i am scared just to drive down the street, in fear of causing or being in an accident. *tr | |||
| 11/27/2009 | 62000 | 1 | |
| The power steering in my 2006 pontiac g6 gt keeps going out...it goes out every time the car is cranked and driven. it makes a rattling noise and so very hard to turn. i have a 3 month old and can not drive this car like this. dealership wants to charge me a little over $1000 to parts and labor but i know for a fact there is a recall on 2005 models...and one being worked for 2006...why isn't gm covering this? *tr | |||
| 01/02/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Failure of power steering in my 2006 pontiac g6. *tr | |||
| 11/28/2009 | 32425 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6 power steering locks up. while driving it get hard to steer if i pull over and shut off the car then restart it seems ok. happens often enough to cause concern for an accident. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 55000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 with a manufacture date of august 2005. the power steering goes out constantly on this vehicle(daily), regardless of temperature, speed, road conditions, backing-up,moving forward, turning, driving straight. i have found similar complaints (in the thousands) online. i was told that because i had no warranty nothing could be done other than paying a very large repair bill (900-1200). this is a very dangerous problem to have. i am currently financing this car and i think it's awful that they are still selling them. there are so many people who are having a similar issue please help us. *tr | |||
| 11/23/2009 | 70400 | 1 | |
| Loss of steering assist. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 that the steering is locking up. i have read a lot of complaints about this and would like to know why no recall. i got this car for my daughter now im scared to let her drive it. *tr | |||
| 11/19/2009 | 62000 | 1 | |
| Faulty steering. when your driving it locks up and you have no control of the vehicle. speed various between time to time when it happens. has happened on several occasions. *tr | |||
| 11/19/2009 | 40236 | 1 | |
| My 2006 pontiac g6 gt pulls to the left while i am driving. it has gotten progressively worse over the past year and i feel it is a safety issue. i had it inspected by 2 different auto mechanics, both of whom informed me that there are numerous complaints about this problem. upon inspecting this car, it was determined that the power steering is engaging by itself and causing the steering to turn left without any driver input at the wheel. i feel that this is something that pontiac should pay to repair, as it is a safety defect in the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 09/05/2009 | 32442 | 1 | |
| The power steering in my car gives out sporadically when making turns. it happens at least 3 times per week. no repairs have been made as of yet, since i am unable to afford them. *tr | |||
| 11/16/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Random power steering failure while driving. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 with electronic power steering. the steering rack failed approximately 15 months ago while the car was under warranty. when it failed the car became difficult to steer in one direction, the rack was replaced by gm. the rack has failed again and now literally locks up to where you cannot steer it. there are hundreds of complaints of this on the internet. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 51000 | 1 | |
| Electric steering shorts out and you lose the power steering. it works fine and all of a sudden it is gone. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| While driving on the highway b/t 60 - 65 mph, heard a chime then steering wheel locked. fortunately, we were on a relatively straight run of road and there were few cars, so my partner was able to drift the car up onto the grass. we had shut the engine immediately, but then thought it safer to move up further; upon starting the car, the steering returned. we drove home on the service road at 30 mph even though the steering felt back to normal. as i write, the car is at the dealer to investigate and hopefully resolve the problem. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| My powersteering light comes on intermittently approximately every day which causes my 2006 g6 to lose the powersteering completely. i have taken my car into the dealership to have the issue diagnosed, they were unsure what the problem was, and was also informed that it could be the steering column, but would be very costly to replace. after looking online, it seems they are many other people having the same problem with their g6. it seems this would qualify for a recall. *tr | |||
| 11/11/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| The power steering on my 2006 pontiac g-6 seems to be faulty. the manual is misleading because it makes you think you can add power steering fluid, but another page doesn't tell you where the fluid goes. when i look online, the car does not take power steering fluid. i think this needs to be investigated. its not safe! *tr | |||
| 11/07/2009 | 1 | ||
| My pontiac g6 2006 has a faulty power steering malfunction that almost resulted in a horrible crash. the car started up fine as usual, then on the road, the steering wheel locks making it unable to turn the wheel at all, and the power steering wheel light comes on. i drive on a freeway everyday and it almost resulted into a fatal crash, if i hadn't put on my hazardous lights immediately. the power steering wheel, to my surprise, does not use fluid rather is electronic. therefore highly expensive, just for a diagnostic test, and then for repair. i strongly urge for this defect to be notified and be recalled for its dangerous potential consequences while on the road. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 30000 | 1 | |
| My car has been taken to the dealership now 4 times for problems with the steering. it was taken to the dealership on three separate occasions while it was still under warranty for a popping/cluncking noise in the steering. the dealership said it needed lubricating on one of the visits, it needed tie rod ends on one visit, and some part of the steering shaft was replaced on one occasion.none of which corrected the problem completely. on this last visit which was 11/09/09, nothing was done, because the dealer said it was an ongoing problem with gm, and the part they need to fix the car is backordered, so they cannot repair the problem. the car feels like it is all over the road while driving it. the last reason i took it to the dealer was because the steering wheel completely locked up while making a left turn from a dead stop. after the first three visits, the noise would go away for a week to a month and then return. i have read on internet sites, and i am not the only one with these problems. the car is not safe to drive with all of these steering related problems.*tr | |||
| 10/26/2009 | 44000 | 1 | 05/11/2009 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. when driving she experiences difficult steering. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle will not be taken to the dealer until the vehicle is recalled for the failure. the failure mileage was 44000. the current mileage was 44747. updated 12/07/09. *lj updated 12/08/09.*jb | |||
| 09/16/2008 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Car shakes really bad when brakes are applied, and a clunk noise is hear when turning. *tr | |||
| 10/31/2009 | 113585 | 1 | |
| I was driving my 2006 pontiac g6 on 31 october 2009, i turn off the interstate and the power steering locked. power steering lit on the radio and the wheel was hard to turn. i finally got to autozone and brought some fluid, but found out that there is no where to put it. i did some research and found out that this is electrical problem. i think gm need to do recall on this problem before some seriously get hurt. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and the power steering is sporadic on it. it started out that is wouldn't work for a couple of minutes after the car started. then the time got increasingly longer. know i can drive all the was home (26 miles) from work and it wont click on. when it does come on it give 3 dings on the warning system then you hear a click and then the power steering comes right back on. it has come on while making a turn before and because i have had to use a lot of force to turn i end up over turning and sometime going into the other lane causing a very dangerous situation. i don't feel that a car with only 60,000 miles should be having a major problem with it. from what i have seen on the internet this is a very dangerous and costly repair that in not being recall by the maker. also when the power steering doesn't work and you are braking it shakes the steering wheel. *tr | |||
| 10/21/2009 | 44000 | 1 | |
| I bought a pontiac 2006 from carmax in july of this year 2009 and had no problems until october of 2009. i went to the local gas station and got gas when i turned the car on i noticed that the power steering light was on and the wheel was extremely hard to turn. and i couldn't even find the place to put the fluid in at that time. i turned the car off and turned it back on and the light had gone off and the wheel was back to normal. i've since learned that the place where you put the fluid is located on the drivers side way down towards the bottom. i'm not sure but i do believe this is a recall issue. what if this had happened while i was driving with my two children? i called carmax and they told me that i would have to pay $75.00 for them to look at it and if it was a problem with the power steering my extended warranty would cover it. i don't feel that i should have to use my warranty or pay the $75.00 on this as, i'm seeing a whole lot of other people are having this issue with this car. *tr | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 32000 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6 steering problem. there is a audible bump noise when turning. repaired under warranty and lasted for four months. came back multiple times after, each time getting repaired and lasting a few months. car suddenly steers extremely hard and requires great strength to steer out of danger. *tr | |||
| 11/03/2009 | 61200 | 1 | |
| Steering on 2006 pontiac g6 gt. there has to be something done. if you google steering problems on this vehicle you will see. i have replaced my rack three (3) times in this car. it has 61,000 miles. i just replaced my half shaft and this morning coming to work the rack again failed, my steering locked and i caused an accident. i was not involved but something has to be done and have gm held accountable to recall this car and do something with the steering. peoples lives are in danger and nothing is being done. *tr | |||
| 11/02/2009 | 59600 | 1 | |
| My car steering is stalled all of a sudden while i was taking an exit from the freeway. it has become very hard to pull over the car to a side. i would have run into another car if the other car did not stop and honk at me. today i would have been dead if the same thing happened on a freeway. there is a major safety issue in this pontiac g6 car. when taken to the repair shop they were not able to find any issue. finally after couple interactions with the repair shop, they found a problem with steering shaft. later, i got to know that this problem is been there for a while and gm has not ordered a recall and fixed the issue. i do not mind spending money and fixing it, but the problem is, that there is no fix and even after changing the shaft. there is no guarantee the problem will not repeat. gm has to do a recall and fix the issue at the bottom. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 42000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 30 mph the power steering warning light would illuminate on the instrument control panel. and then turn back off. when this failure occurs there was a lost of power steering. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer, nor has the manufacturer been notified. the current mileage was 46,000. the failure mileage was 42,000. | |||
| 10/28/2009 | 49500 | 1 | |
| I own and am the original owner of a 2006 pontiac g6 gtp. at 49,500 miles a severe shimmy developed and steering became unresponsive. taking it to the dealership they informed me that my tie rods and steering linkage need to be replaced. had this problem not been addressed i would have lost the ability to steer the vehicle. a car with so few a miles should not have developed such a problem. *tr | |||
| 10/16/2009 | 95500 | 1 | |
| I, too have had problems with the power steering on my pontiac g6 2006 model. the steering wheel locked up while i was trying to park. i turned the car off and turned it back on. before the wheel locked up, i heard the ding noise and then power steering came up on the radio display. this happened before on my way to work, so i took car to dealership and was told to bring car in when the problem happens, which is impossible because i never knew when it was going to happen. he also told me that there was no power steering reservoir, they would have to put the car on a machine. this vehicle does need to be recalled. i pray to god that no one loses their life because of an auto manufacturer's neglect. *tr | |||
| 10/21/2009 | 90527 | 1 | |
| This morning i went to make a left turn in my 2006 pontiac g6 and my power steering failed. power steering came across the radio after a ding sound. i was almost in an accident as i was hardly able to complete the turn. after i was able to pull off the road i restarted my vehicle and the problem stopped. i immediately went to the gm dealership that sold me my vehicle. my vehicle is out of warranty and there has not been a recall although i've read this is a problem with almost 200,000 2006 and 2005 pontiac g6 models. dealership said it would cost $750 to fix. im scared to drive my car and once i get the problem fixed this could happen again!!!! *tr | |||
| 09/28/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 3.5l v6 i too had this problem with the clunking noise when turning, i understand it has electric servos, instead of hydraulic steering pump. the next years they went back to hydraulic, proving there was something wrong with the electric steering, therefore 06 models should be recalled. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| I bought this car when it was 2 years old and it was fine till about 6 months ago not the power steering assist has completely quit. there are over 400 complaints on ntsb website, please explain to me why i have to pay 800.00 to the dealer to get this fixed. there should be a recall today! *tr | |||
| 10/13/2009 | 1 | ||
| Like many others, the electric power steering in my 2006 pontiac g6 is bad. i know there was an investigation, but there was no recall. this is a serious problem & someone is going to get killed if they haven't already. recall the car & fix the problem, please. i am thankful i haven't had a wreck, but i certainly do not have the $750 for repairs. i've read hundreds of complaints about this problem, but gm seems oblivious or uncaring. i was a die-hard gm customer, but will never purchase another gm vehicle again. to keep a customer, you have to treat them right and the lack of what gm is doing about this vehicle is wrong. there have been many accidents reported, but what does it take? i suppose when someone gets killed & gm gets sued they will reconsider fixing this problem. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2009 | 25700 | 1 | |
| Clunking sound again when turning steering wheel right or left, previous repair by dealer under warranty ( replacement of electronic steering box) for same problem sound fixed issue only to have it return now one year later! understand steering problems are an issue with this model!! *tr | |||
| 10/05/2009 | 64626 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and maybe 3-5 days ago my power steering light came on and i assumed i needed to add fluid. well, come to find out that my steering pump is electric; so there was no way for me to add fluid. i called the dealership and they informed me to bring it in and they would have to diagnose it. well, that was done and come to find out they stated they couldn't find the problem. well, i kept searching and after a few searches on the internet...i see i'm not the only one with the problem. now, my car haven't froze up on me yet...but it have been pulling like i'm on flat. i did not purchase the extended warranty; and as of now i do not have the money to get it fixed. i have to drive back and forth to work. if i'd new this about this pontiac i would have never purchased this car. i see why gmc is going bankrupt. there not honest to the customers; so why should we keep buying these faulty cars. *tr | |||
| 10/06/2009 | 61000 | 1 | |
| Power steering went out on my car while i was driving. at first i thought my tires were low, the steering wheel kept jerking a little. my tires were fine and the problem stopped. the next day it started again but this time the power steering light came on. it was very difficult to steer my car, good thing i was still in my garage when it happened. *tr | |||
| 09/19/2009 | 35000 | 1 | |
| Random (every several hours) loss of power steering assist. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| The powersteering on my 2006 pontiac g6 skips when i turn sometimes. it makes a vibrating noise and feel when turning to the left quickly. i have lost control at times. there doesn't seem to be a powersteering fluid reservoir to check fluid levels or any other obvious external issues to the steering mechanics. *tr | |||
| 09/25/2009 | 1 | ||
| 1. no events leading up to the failure of the component. just regular normal driving day to day commuting. 2. shaky vibrations coming from steering column. electronic assisted steering. steering wheel pulls to the left by its self unassisted. talked to mechanics and no one can find out why its doing it. or even how on earth they can fix it without anything else being wrong. so the problem is still present with no fix in sight? 3. no parts have been replaced just talked with the dealership and mechanics staying in touch hoping that nothing worse happens. *tr | |||
| 09/24/2009 | 83000 | 1 | |
| I was driving down the road in my 2006 pontiac g6 when all of a sudden the steering went straight and i was unable to turn the wheel. i drifted to the side of the road and looked outside the vehicle as it almost felt like something was prohibiting the wheels from moving. i returned to the car's cabin and restarted the vehicle and everything was fine. this happened again two days later while driving yet again. this is very dangerous and i took it to the dealer right away. they told me it was a steering column failure on a faulty sensor and that i have to replace the entire steering column. i have been looking on the internet and this is not an isolated incident. people are going to die if this is not handled. *tr | |||
| 09/16/2009 | 1 | ||
| For approximately six months the brake lamps have been staying on at times even when the brake pedal is not depressed. the brake lights would go off and on without depressing the brake pedal. beginning on september 12, 2009 the brake lights stayed al the time. on september 18, 2009 took the vehicle to the gm dealer to correct the problem and the brake pedal position sensor was replaced. problem was corrected for two days only. presently the brake lights remain illuminated as soon as the car is started and remains on. called pontiac and was told my vin was not covered by the recall. also had problems with the loss of power in the electric power steering. this began just after having the vehicle for 7 months. the power steering would loss power randomly. approximately two or three times a week the power steering would go out. by restarting the engine, the power to the steering would almost always return. a few times the engine had to be restarted several times. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 49343 | 1 | |
| The intermediate steering shaft of my car has gone out twice. the first time was october 2007 and then again in september 2009. the car was taken to the dealer to replace the part. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2009 | 35000 | 1 | |
| Clunking sound when accelerating and turning steering wheel. this is the steering shaft that is bad. this was replaced about oct 2007 and then it went bad again and was replaced in about dec 2007 and now it is bad again and the pontiac dealer said they would not replace it again under warranty as the car has about 66000 miles on it. i told them that their is a defect in this part but they did not want to hear it. *tr | |||
| 09/18/2009 | 66000 | 1 | |
| Upon making a left turn at about 5 mph, the power steering light on my car illuminated and i had to use both hands to maintain control of the car. the steering wheel is very tight and difficult to turn, as well as very shaky at higher speeds. *tr | |||
| 09/17/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Power steering on '06 ponitac g6 gtp is dangerous! steering column stiffens and is at time hard to turn corners. only 40,000 miles and car in repair shop having to replace power steering pump, reservoir and hoses! why isn't gmc being forced to do a recall? this is not safe! *tr | |||
| 05/05/2009 | 58000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that intermittently while driving the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, then there was a loss of power steering. difficulty or the inability to steer while driving increased the risk of a vehicle crash. he was in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer to determine the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 58,000. the current mileage was 63,000. | |||
| 04/21/2009 | 50969 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 4 mph on normal road conditions; a chiming noise sounded inside the vehicle. the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel; suddenly, there was a loss of power steering. the driver experienced extreme difficulty maneuvering the steering wheel. the warning indicator illuminated intermittently. the contact was able to turn the vehicle off, restart it, and continue driving with caution. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and the failure was contributed to a faulty power steering assembly module. the vehicle was repaired for the malfunction at the cost of $734.25. in addition, there were failures with the steering column sensor and the front driver side door latch sensor. the vehicle has not been repaired for these malfunctions at this time. the failure mileage was 50,969 and the current mileage was 54,000. | |||
| 09/06/2006 | 91500 | 1 | |
| Failure of power steering assist while driving on interstate. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2009 | 59894 | 1 | |
| My wife's 2006 pontiac g6 steering locks or loss of power steering during driving. started approx. 2 weeks ago intermittently, turning car off and restarting resolves the issue temporarily. she is now scared to drive it due to when it happens, she is unable to turn the wheel. research shows this is a common issue on the g6 model, and i am currently working with pontiac to get it resolved. they have stated that this issue is not currently in their database, but i should get it analyzed and then they will see if it is covered. the car is out of warranty. *tr | |||
| 08/27/2009 | 1 | ||
| I own a pontiac g6 and my power steering locks up in the car. it happens now every time i drive it. i actually tapped into a car because i couldn't control the steering. thank goodness it was only tap - it could have been worse. why isn't this being recalled? *tr | |||
| 09/09/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| 1. issues with steering. very tight wheel when turning right, extremely loose when turning left. steering wheel suddenly wobbles, like you have a flat tire - this mostly happens when backing out of a parking space, but i have also encountered it when driving normally, down the road. 2. the failure: power steering warning light came on, and the steering locked up, while i was driving. thank god i was in a parking lot or i may have caused an accident. i did a little research online, and this is a recurring problem with many 2006 pontiac g6 owners. 3. taking to dealership - actually trying to work up the nerve to go, as i don't want to cause any accidents. *tr | |||
| 09/09/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Power steering goes out about 4 to 5 times a week for about 7 months. does not only go out at slow speeds but at highway speeds also. when steering goes out it is very hard to steer, and it also jerks. my husband is 6'4 and he pulled a muscle in his back when it went out with him driving to work one morning and i have injured both wrist. these cars are hard to steer regardless of speed. i have 2 children 8 months and 3 years old and have had to fight the car to a stop more than once when they were in the car. i bought this g6 car used 1 year ago in aug.2008. this started as a once an a while problem within a month after i purchased the car. now it happens on a daily basis. three different dealerships said that they had not heard of this problem, and will do nothing not even try to diagnose it. but they have to know its all over the internet. this is a very serious problem that needs to be dealt with. even if gm claims this only happens at slow speeds in parking lots and drive ways what about the people including children around these cars. this is not only a safety risk to the drivers of these cars but other drivers and pedestrians around them. its like a car in motion with out a driver! drive car as little as possible not even to work as i catch a ride with my mom. i have given you the last date incident has happened as of this complaint below.*tr | |||
| 02/25/2009 | 41300 | 1 | |
| On many occasions will i be driving my 2006 pontiac g6 when the electric power steering goes out. it is not like your normal fluid based power steering failure. it is almost impossible to man handle. this occurs probably on a daily basis now and the only way to solve the problem is stop the car , power off and restart. problem being of course stopping the car in mid drive when you suddenly lose control. i have researched this issue and have found many, many other people with the same issues. many of them have actually been in accidents because of the failure, so far i am lucky knock on wood. i haven't pursued a simple fix at the dealer with this because of seeing how the issue is not being resolved for others with the same problem. *tr | |||
| 08/21/2009 | 41000 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6.power steering went out almost causing an accident.took vehicle to shop and steering column and electronic power steering assist motor have to be replaced. cost $1200.00. garage made statement they are repairing many g6's with the same issues.there are also complaints all over the internet. very dangerous and there should be a recall.vehicle only had 41,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 07/28/2009 | 63395 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. when the contact started the vehicle, the power steering would not function properly. the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 63395. | |||
| 08/25/2007 | 37000 | 1 | |
| Power steering went completely out as a was turning a corner and has not came back on since...in repair shop now waiting on estimate of repair cost. *tr | |||
| 07/24/2009 | 27000 | 1 | |
| Power steering problems with 2006 pontac g6. it difficult for a mechanic to detect because once the car is turned off the steering reset. i was driving down the highway an my steering locked. i could have caused a major accident. i freaked out. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 34000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and the powersteering stops working sometimes. it just locks up and you cant move it at all. this usually happens at lower speeds but if it happened on the freeway or something it would not be so easy to control. you can not move the wheel at all when this happens. this needs to be recalled, i can not believe that gm has not gotten sued over this. i have seen hundreds of people on forums that have had the same problem as me. how many people are going to have to die for a recall to go into effect. *tr | |||
| 08/07/2009 | 47000 | 1 | |
| My pontiac g6 power steering signal was coming own for repair. i took it to the dealership for repair and found that i needed a new motor pump. the motor got replaced, but that same night i got the same message on my dash about power steering. i took my car back to dealer for another look at the car and they found that my steering column needs repair. i couldn't believe that my steering wheel needs repair considering my car is only 3 years old. my warranty did not cover this specific problem, so i called gm to report the problem and they told me they couldn't do anything. this is a factory problem due to the fact that the car has only 47,000 miles and that its not common for these type of problems early in the mileage. my car is not drivable due to accident concerns, this could really cause death because it pops on out of nowhere and locks your steering wheel. imagine being on the highway and everyone is going 50-60 mph and you loose control of your car al of a sudden. this really needs to be recalled, and i see a lot of people has had this same problem early in there mileage on pontiac g6 models (2006). this has to be taken serious or someone could loose there life and things could get real bad for gm. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2006 | 52500 | 1 | |
| Like a ton of other complaints i have been experiencing intermittent power steering failure with my 2006 pontiac g6 gt at 50-53k miles. it usually occurs when backing out of the my garage or after making a few turns. power steering is displayed on the computer and assisted power steering goes completely out. similar to other i would shut the car off for a 10-15 minutes and it would go away. within the last week the power steering is going out daily and now is occasionally happening while driving. i have talked to a few mechanics and they have told me they have seen this many times on the 2005 and 2006 pontiac g6's because this was pontiac's first attempt at electronic power steering vs. pump. *tr | |||
| 08/12/2009 | 52000 | 1 | |
| Steering 50000 miles ball joints are shot are you kidding never heard of this maybe 100000 plus miles on any car.need watch dogs on these foreign parts these front steering parts made in piilpplies???? we put on these gm cars buy american buy hyundai 10yr 100000 miles warranty im trading mine in might get clunker price this lost will be cheaper in long run than paying out of my pocket to keep this pontiac g6 safe. all these complaints on steering problems no one cares??? *tr | |||
| 09/25/2007 | 16000 | 1 | |
| I purchased my 2006 pontiac g6 in july of 2006. when i received it had 300 miles on it and have loved it ever since. i would say i noticed a slight popping noise and i felt it as well when i make turns. shortly after that my brakes began to sputter and cause my front end to shake when i applied my brakes every so often. for about a year now i have noticed that they shake every single time i apply my brakes and it gets worse and worse each day. one last item of concern is regarding the steering of my car on roads and highways/ freeways. my car is uncontrollable when driving causing it to shift to the left and right quickly making it hard to keep on the road which is hazardous to my safety and to the safety of my passengers. i have read up on these issues and it came to my attention that numerous owners of this vehicle have had the exact same problems so i know that it has nothing to do with the way i drive my car. i am satisfied with my car otherwise, but am extremely disappointed in the issues i am facing today on a car that is only three years old with 33,000 miles on it. *tr | |||
| 08/05/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 i just started noticing that my car at low speeds made a clunking noise. and it is driving me crazy its not so bad at higher speeds but today when i was backing up out of my driveway my steering locked up i had to shut it off and restart the car. i am truly afraid to drive this car now. *tr | |||
| 07/22/2009 | 42000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving in reverse at a low speed, the power steering light illuminated and the power steering completely failed. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle to allow it to reset itself. the failure occurred at least three times. the contact will schedule an appointment with the dealer for further inspection. the failure mileage was 42,000. | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 50200 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 5 mph and proceeding to make a left turn, the steering wheel shook and jerked. suddenly, the power steering failed. the driver had to exert greater effort to turn the steering wheel. the driver pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. when the vehicle was restarted, the steering returned to normal. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the steering crimp at the torque failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the cost for repair was estimated at $1,450. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 50,200 and current mileage was 50,300. | |||
| 07/22/2009 | 103320 | 1 | |
| Steering wheel starts jerking while sitting at a stop light and steering wheel was shaking while driving so bad that i thought i had a flat tire. i have not had an accident yet and i hope that i don't, but i don't have the funds to take the car to a mechanic. this all happened on the first day of my power steering problems, it also read power steering across my radio that's how i know its my power steering. and as i look into this problem i see that many people are having the same safety problem. *tr | |||
| 07/19/2009 | 63934 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while attempting to steer the vehicle, the power steering failed. through online research, the contact discovered numerous complaints regarding the power steering and how it was a common issue for his year, make, and model vehicle. the vehicle has not been diagnosed for this issue. he feels that the vehicle is unsafe because it is difficult to steer and could cause a crash. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 63,936 and failure mileage was 63,934. | |||
| 06/18/2009 | 30000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the electrical steering made a clicking and popping noise near the steering wheel. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that this was normal for the g6 models. she visited the dealer at least three times because the noise worsened over time. recently, the power steering completely malfunctioned. the contact had to turn off and restart the vehicle to reset the steering. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel would jerk back and forth. the vehicle has not been repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the current mileage was 65,528 and failure mileage was approximately 30,000. | |||
| 07/14/2009 | 45234 | 1 | |
| Loss of power steering assist due to failure of the torque sensor on 2006 g6. this the exact same problem that the 2005 pontian g6 had a recall on. this has now happened twice within a month. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 58000 | 1 | |
| About a month ago i noticed intermittent power steering failure. it usually occurred when i was slowly backing out of my driveway or a parking space. when this would occur it was obviously very difficult to turn the wheel, i would then put the vehicle in park and restart it. this seemed to fix the problem for a while. within the last couple of weeks the power steering is going out daily under these circumstances and now goes out occasionally while the vehicle is moving forward. it seems to only happen at relatively slow speeds such as making a turn, however i am very concerned that this will also happen at higher speeds. i understand that this was an issue on earlier years of this vehicle and i hope this problem will be resolved. a mechanic told me i should report this to you as he has seen it many times with my type of vehicle. he also told me that the repair would be around $750. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 it has 26,000 miles on it and it makes a clunking noise when you turn the steering wheel. *tr | |||
| 06/20/2008 | 70300 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the power steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. the necessary repairs were made; however, the power steering warning light continued to illuminate. in addition, the steering wheel would make a grinding noise when turned in either direction. the failure and current mileages were less than 70,300. | |||
| 06/29/2009 | 19055 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost all power steering ability. prior to the failure, the contact heard a popping sound coming from the steering wheel whenever she turned the vehicle. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 19,055. | |||
| 06/08/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 power steering locks up and you can not turn the wheel. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 45000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contac'ts vehicle experienced a loss of power steering four times within two months. the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer four times for repair. during the first and second visits, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. during the third visit, the contact called the manufacturer and they ran several tests. it was concluded that the warning light on the instrument panel was normal and the power steering overheated, which was also normal. the contact was advised to continue driving the vehicle until the power steering failed again. the failure recurred and the vehicle is currently at the dealer for the fourth time. all of the incidents occurred while driving low speeds, such as 10 mph or entering and leaving parking lots. each time the power steering failed, the contact had to pull the vehicle over and restart it so that the power steering would reset back to normal. the failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 47,000. | |||
| 05/19/2009 | 64000 | 1 | |
| The power steering of my 2006 pontiac g6 locks up while driving. my car has about 65,000 miles on it. it does it most often when driving in and out of parking lots. *tr | |||
| 05/29/2009 | 32000 | 1 | |
| Faulty brakes and steering on 2006 pontiac g6 gt. very dangerous! i've had rotors turned at 7000 miles, 14000 miles, 24000, miles and just recently at 32000 miles. they must be poor quality. i've been driving vehicles for many years without brake service for 50000 + miles. warranty is almost up (in 2 weeks) and i'm nervous. had steering components replaced because of a popping noise and shimmying front end as well as both tie rod ends (seems a little too soon for all that!). current mileage is 33,500. i don't have money to keep pouring into this lemon after my warranty is out. i am not currently having any problems, but with all of the complaints i've already read, i'm sure more issues are coming! what is wrong with gm! no wonder they are bankrupt. who wants this kind of quality vehicle they claim to make. unfortunately, there are other gm models with the same steering and brake issues. someone will be killed and then heaven help gm! lawsuit! issue a recall for god's sake! step up to the plate if you want to restore consumer confidence. start making real quality vehicles like you use to. you can buy back my g6 anytime! all i've ever purchased is gm , but now i'll go buy a ford. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 16050 | 1 | |
| I am registering a complaint regarding the power steering failure of my 2006 pontiac g6. the problem has been repaired two times; however, neither pontiac nor the dealership will complete this third repair since the 36,000 mile warranty has expired. the steering column continues to pop with every turn, and now the steering freezes when torque is applied to turn corners whether backing up or driving forward. therefore, i lose control of the steering ability while driving! this car is unsafe, and i am afraid to drive it; however, this is my only vehicle. i have found hundreds of the same complaints on various websites and would like to know why a recall has not been issued for this problem. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| There is a clunking noise whenever turning to the left. apparently a lot of g6 owners are experiencing this problem. *tr | |||
| 06/10/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| This complaint is in regards to my 2006 pontiac g6 sedan. over the past year and a half, i have had intermittent issues with the power steering on this vehicle. the problem was first noticed in early 2008 (~february) when i attempted to park my car. when turning into the parking place, power steering went out. i turned off the vehicle, restarted it, and the problem was corrected. on my way home from that errand, the power steering again went out. i again restarted the vehicle and everything worked fine. since that time, i have had similar incidents happen 10-12 times, but the problem was resolved each time when the vehicle restarted. in each instance i was in a parking lot or traveling at a low speed, making my solution plausible. over the past week, however, the problem has worsened considerably. whenever turning hard in either direction (particularly when going downhill) i lose power steering. it is an absolute fight to keep the vehicle on the road. additionally, this is accompanied by a very loud whirring/whining/clunking sound that continues until the car comes to a stop. i will be visiting a dealer tomorrow for repairs, but have noticed how many other people have this problem with 2006 pontiac g6 vehicles (search google!). i wanted to document this, and request your help in correcting this very bad safety issue before too many people are injured as a result. *tr | |||
| 05/22/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6 - power steering locks up also, turning makes a terrible noise occurs periodically.........have to stop car (which can be difficult with no steering), turn if off, and restart it.........then steering works again for awhile very dangerous. have had several close calls..........being rear-ended and causing pile-ups! *tr | |||
| 06/03/2009 | 36000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 pontiac g-6 gt has had a power steering failure six(6) times after reaching 36,000 driven miles. the powering goes out and the dashboard sends an electronic powering steering failure. the car reverts to manual regular steering mode which is very difficult to control, creating a very unsafe condition while driving. *tr | |||
| 06/08/2006 | 75000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact noticed that the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. shortly after, the steering column locked. the contact had to restart the vehicle in order for it to work properly. an authorized technician stated that the power steering was the cause of the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 93,000. | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 37377 | 1 | |
| When i turn my wheel to the right then crank it back to the left i hear a popping or knocking noise. i have not noticed any decrease in my ability to control the car as of yet. i just bought the car as a certified-used car so it went through gm's 117-pt inspection. i ran a carfax history report and it was a single owner (lease) and was not involved in any accidents. a lot of other g6s have had similar problems from what i have read. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 87 | 1 | |
| When making turns from a stop you can hear a clunking noise in the steering. also, the car has a floating feeling to the steering, as if it isn't in control. *tr | |||
| 05/22/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 with 48,000. the power steering goes out while driving. they had to replace my steering column at price of $662.00 i understand that this is happening to a lot of the 2006 pontiac. this could be very dangerous and pontiac will not recall the vehicles. *tr | |||
| 06/03/2009 | 24600 | 1 | |
| Power steering locked up. *tr | |||
| 12/17/2008 | 36000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. when accelerating from a stop, the contact heard clunking noises coming from the steering. the vehicle has not been diagnosed and the noises have gotten worse. through research, the contact discovered that the vehicle had recurring steering issues. the lack of grease in the steering column caused the noises and the vehicle would have to have it greased every so often. the contact will repair and grease the vehicle himself. the failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 38,000. | |||
| 06/02/2009 | 53000 | 1 | |
| During the normal course of driving on a surface street at 45mph my electronic power steering failed on my 2006 pontiac g6 3.5 liter coupe. this almost caused a life threatening accident and danger to other motorist. i am having it towed to dealer. after this arrogance i have noticed a great number of similar complaints on line some with very different outcomes. will this be investigated? what course of action is appropriate? *tr | |||
| 02/01/2009 | 52000 | 1 | |
| My car has serious problems with it's power steering. i noticed that when i would take a turn my steering wheel would lock up and my car felt like it wanted to stall on me. i would have to stop the car, shut it off and then turn it back on in order to get the steering wheel to work again. this would happen at least 2 times a week. i brought my car to a few places and nobody could detect the problem. finally i had the power steering rack replaced because i was told that seemed to be the problem and for a few months it worked fine until the other day, the steering started to act up again. i could tell recently my steering wheel was pulling left to right when i would be driving, it would shake a lot so and then as i was turning into my driveway the steering wheel locked up on me again and my car started to stall. i've done a little research on line and current owners of this vehicle seem to be having the same problem and too have stated that nobody can seem to detect or fix the problem. not only am i in the vehicle but i have a 2 year old child that has to travel with me in this vehicle and it is becoming more and more unsafe. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 15000 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6 - steering column noise & thump -- feels like steering wheel is going to stick + you can feel it in the brakes. before warranty was up, they replaced the steering shaft. problem went away temporarily. just as my warranty was up, it happened again. i had to fight for them to replace it again. another dealer was willing, and replaced the steering shaft again. it only took one month before the problem occurred again. now i just live with it. i would swear my car steering is eventually going to lock or break and kill someone, but pontiac swears it's totally fine. you want an incident date, but i can't give you a specific date because there are too many. this is constant. i am not the only one. they recalled this issue on the gm line of trucks as a safety problem, but not on the cars. now i think i've read that there might finally be a proper replacement part, but i don't feel like it is my responsibility to pay for it. gm should recall this problem. it's ridiculous to have a popping, sticking, clunking sound & feeling every time you turn your steering wheel right or left. *tr | |||
| 01/14/2008 | 41465 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. when the contact turned the steering wheel, he heard a loud clunking noise. the noise is only heard when the steering wheel is turned. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer approximately three times and they stated that they could not hear anything. the vehicle was inspected and the dealer heard the noise and claimed to have repaired the gear assembly power steering. when the contact retrieved the vehicle, the noise was worse than before the repair. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they repaired the steering shaft. the vehicle operated normally, but the noise recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer a third time and they replaced the intermediate steering. the noise returned one year later. the vehicle will be taken back to the dealer on may 30, 2009 for a diagnosis. all of the repairs were performed under warranty, but the fourth repair will be at the contact's expense. the failure mileage was 41,465 and current mileage was 64,103. | |||
| 05/04/2009 | 43700 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while attempting to drive out of the garage, the power steering locked up. immediately after the failure, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. the steering wheel became stiff and the vehicle could not be moved. the contact had to maneuver the wheel several times and turn off the vehicle occasionally to get it to unlock. the failure occurred approximately twenty times. she took the vehicle to a repair shop and the power steering module was repaired. she spoke with the dealer when she brought in the vehicle, but they only turned off the light. the manufacturer has not been notified. the current mileage was approximately 44,000 and failure mileage was approximately 43,700. | |||
| 12/01/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| I own a pontiac g6 and recently i have noticed a metal scraping sound, a loud roaring and took it in to have it examined. i was told that the front tire rod was falling apart, the passenger side hub bearing was loose, the driver side cv boot was leaking, overall that it is not safe to drive and the power steering was to go out at anytime. this is good to know info, seeing how i have kids in the backseat. i read that there has been numerous complaints in regards to the power steering on this model. so why has there been no recall? i do not have a couple of grand laying around to repair this problem , just like the rest of the us citizens in this rough economical time. again, this is a serious safety concern, so why no recall? the investigation was initiated back in 2007, what's the hold up? am i suppose to wait until serious damage occurs and file a lawsuit? this is utterly absurd and should not be apparent in a vehicle that is less than 3 years old. please let me know the status of the investigation. *tr | |||
| 04/28/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6 steering wheel locking up while driving, pontiac knows about the problem.a sensor in the steering wheel goes bad. cost of 600.00 or more to be fixed and pontiac will not guarantee that this will fix the problem. 30 pages of complaints have been sent to pontiac. *tr | |||
| 05/16/2009 | 53000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 40 mph, the contact noticed that the power steering locked up. a warning indicator illuminated, which stated that the power steering was failing. the contact was able to pull the vehicle over safely. she turned off and restarted the vehicle and the failure did not recur. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they determined that the power steering sensor failed. the repair would cost $700. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 53,000 and current mileage was 53,200. | |||
| 04/23/2009 | 35000 | 1 | |
| I've had my 06 g6 for a little over three years and the car has been a nightmare. the car has been into the dealership at least 6 times for the same reason over the last few years only to have nothing done and be charged ridiculous prices. the main issue is a clunking noise in the steering when making a turn in any direction. the 1st time it happened i was told it was the gear box and had that replaced under warranty, and 6mths later the exact noise is back and my vehicle back in the dealership. well this time it's not the gear box it's the shaft that needs to be replaced and it's not covered. go figure! my next question to the dealer is how is it that my car is making the same noise it was making 6mths ago from the exact same area and it's something different now and not covered by the warranty? how do i know that you have competent workers and their repairing what really needs to be repaired? otherwise i wouldn't be here in this dealership every 6mths like im on the payroll. someone needs to correct these issues before this thing turns into something tragic.*tr | |||
| 02/01/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| The power steering on my 2006 pontiac g6 has stopped working most of the time. i took it to a mechanic and he told me it was a battery issue, and told me to replace the battery and that should fix it. i did that and the problem has not been fixed, in fact it got worse. before it would start working after a few miles, but now it hasn't started working since i replaced the battery. if the steering goes out in the middle of a turn as i have been told it does, while my wife is driving there will be no doubt an accident. from what i have read gm does not know what the problem is and wants me to pay to replace everything until they can find out what the problem is. *tr | |||
| 05/08/2009 | 28000 | 1 | |
| I was turning into the parking lot at my child's school and the power steeling failed-again. i nearly lost control of the car with children all around. this is the 2nd time this type of incident has happened with this car. the 1st occurred 10months ago when i was turning onto a highway and the power steering went out. at that time i was nearly hit by oncoming traffic. the car (2006 pontiac g6) was taken to the dealer and they could not determine what was wrong with the power steering and replaced everything. now, 10 months and 6000 miles later it happens again. this car only has 34,000 miles on it and is now having the power steering replaced for the second time - now at a cost of over $1,000 to me. both times people could have been seriously injured. i am now fearful to even drive my car much less let my children get in it. i have researched this model online and have found hundreds of people who have made similar complaints, yet there still has not been a recall of these cars. will the government wait until there are fatalities in order to step in and do something? *tr | |||
| 05/05/2009 | 118200 | 1 | |
| The power steering on my pontiac g6 is constantly acting up. i have had several different shops looked into the problem and still the steering wheel will tighten up while i am driving. does someone has to die or get hurt before this problem is taken care of. i am not the only one having this problem, there are several with complaints on the internet. everytime i go drive it seem like i have to wrestle with the steering wheel. what kind of car have powersteering problem, but no power steering pump to fix the problem. i was scared out of my mind last night when i turned on the expressway and my steering wheel tighten up on me. it was all i could do to pull over and restart my car. after i restarted my car, all was fine for the moment. something is not right with the power steering in these cars. i would hope that no one gets hurt or die from this problem. when it should have been corrected in 07 when it first started. *tr | |||
| 01/08/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Clunking in steering...unsafe. *tr | |||
| 04/18/2009 | 40500 | 1 | |
| After driving for a little while my power steering goes completely out causing loss of control of my vehicle. thank god i have not been in an accident..yet. i've had it in to the dealer once, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. i was instructed that next time it happens to drive immediately to the dealership without turning the car off. apparently since it's electric steering whenever the car is shut off it resets itself. last night it happened twice. of course, the dealership was closed. i'm honestly afraid to be in my car. i have anxiety just waiting for the problem to occur. this morning my hope is to just drive around and wait for the problem to occur, drive to the dealership to prove to them the problem, then try and find a way to work. i hope this will fix the problem. i already had to pay to have a new steering column installed. i'm starting to think that there's a bigger issue going on with g6's. *tr | |||
| 04/24/2009 | 53000 | 1 | |
| The car was purchased from auction in april of 2006. i have had the car three years now. from the time that i purchased the car i have had problems with it starting. it will turn over but dies immediately after it starts. it usually take three tries before it will start. today i got in my car and turned the key nothing would come on, no lights no radio no noise nothing. i thought it was the battery. i tried it three times and then on the fourth time it started like normal. i checked the battery and it is fine. i have had it in the service department three times for this issue but because it would no do it at that time they could not determine what is wrong with it, the diagnostic test did not show anything. the service airbag warning also keeps dinging. i have taken it in and they reset it and said it was ok, now it keeps doing the same thing but it is not covered by warranty to have it serviced. i have had trouble with the powersteering also. there are times it will be extremely hard to turn and then in a few seconds it is extremely easy and now in the last few months i have had problems with the brakes. the brake pads were replaced two months ago and about two weeks after they were replaced they have started making a really loud squeaking noise and sometimes a grinding noise. not sure what needs to be done since the brakes were just maintenance. the car has been very dependable but i am afraid that it will not stay that way for long. *tr | |||
| 02/20/2009 | 31000 | 1 | |
| I own a pontiac g6 v6 with serious power steering problems when backing my vehicle and a thumping noise under the left hood. the power steering goes out daily. the dealership has informed me that gm has put out a service bulletin on this vehicle. *tr | |||
| 04/16/2009 | 61000 | 1 | |
| The steering on my pontiac g6 failed while turning left into a parking spot. it has approximately 60,000 miles on it and has been taken in twice before for noises in the front end, neither time was anything found. it is also jerking intermittently. after researching this issue and seeing all of the other incidents, i felt it important to report my own problem. *tr | |||
| 03/19/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Periodically - has happened 4 times in 2 years my 2006 g6 will loose its power steering. i have had my garage check the car they said the fluid is good no problems. when it happened last time i stopped, turned the car off and let it sit for a minute then turned the car back on and the power steering resumed. i'm hoping i don't loose the steering at 65 mph on the thruway. not safe have had problems since i bought the car. i will never buy a pontiac again! *tr | |||
| 10/29/2008 | 65000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 20 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud clunking noise outside of the vehicle. the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the rack and pinion failed. the vehicle was repaired for free. the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer on three separate occasions for the same failure, but there were no resolutions. the vehicle is in the process of being repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 71,800. | |||
| 11/20/2008 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Power steering warning light would come on intermittently. car would become difficult to steer. over time, power steering is out 80% of time. has been to dealer several times with no resolution. this time they say they can't find problem and car is out of warranty now. problem will eventually cause somebody major accident or even fatality. *tr | |||
| 07/25/2007 | 25000 | 1 | |
| Continued steering/front end problems causing popping, clicking, unsteady steering/drifting and premature wearing on tires resulting in frequent replacement. - known factory/manufacturer defect with no replacement parts by manufacturer;gm admits to defect with no remedy-no recall. first report 7-25-07 without remedy. - - vehicle unsafe - - should not be available for resale. has been returned to freedom pontiac in odessa texas due to unsafe condition. *tr | |||
| 04/03/2009 | 51000 | 1 | |
| The power steering went out while driving my 2006 pontiac g6. car is at 51,000 miles. i noticed there is 7 year/70,000 miles extended coverage on the 2005 pontiac g6's for the same issue. trying to work things out with gm but am constantly being told that my vin doesn't fall under this category - which i understand. the point is, the dealer confirmed this is the same issue as the bulletin states with the my 2005. this is a huge safety issue!! someone will get seriously hurt if the issue isn't addressed soon!! poor customer service, outsourced to the phillipines, will sway me from ever purchasing from gm again. *tr | |||
| 03/31/2009 | 41000 | 1 | |
| Just talked with the dealer about the return of the clunking noise in my pontiac g6. had my car at the dealer two years ago and they repaired the problem known as the steering intermediate shaft. unfortunately, for me they only warranted the replacement for one year. probably for their own benefit as gm obviously knows about this problem and has done nothing to fix it. the service manager's reply to why i had to replace this again cars do break down. what kind of response is that? now i can't afford to replace this again, and could potentially wreck my car if i don't, but have no choice. this is a major safety issue and the manufacturer has not corrected the known problem for years. as a consumer, this is not right and they should recall this problem. i mean how many times to i have to have this fixed before it becomes a recall? *tr | |||
| 02/01/2009 | 43000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 pontiac g-6. within the last few months i have had problems with my steering. at random times at least daily, it will become tough to manage my wheel and steer. this is usually because the wheel begins to shake uncontrollably. there does not seem to be any pattern to when it occurs. it can happen when i just turn the car on or when i am out on the freeway. nor does there seem to be any one thing that makes it stop. when i took it to the dealer they could find nothing wrong and informed me the car is piloting a new electronic steering system. they claim a little shaking as the wheel finds its reference center are normal. the stiff wheel and shaking i experience do not seem normal although it the system appears to be working correctly. i find it especially troublesome when it randomly happens as i am traveling 60 mph down a freeway in the pouring rain and it becomes hard to control my wheel. the dealer did try to reset my electronic system and zero out the wheel. this was to no avail. however, they claimed they have seen an increasing number of issues with the g-6 electronic steering system. although i have not had an accident yet i am afraid of what might happen in the future if my strength is unable to overcome the car's steering tendency that makes it shake and resistant to control . i do not see how it is acceptable for cars just over three years old to be having steering issues of this magnitude. *tr | |||
| 03/02/2007 | 33000 | 1 | |
| Front end clucking noise dealer said steering assembly was faulty, no recall just a service bulletin for the repair. many pontiacs are having this problem. when turning from a stop or going over bumps i hear a loud noise coming from the front of the car, both right and left side. *tr | |||
| 03/22/2009 | 59700 | 1 | |
| I have had numerous issues with my 2006 pontiac g6 power steering. i have had it into the dealer who says repeatedly they cannot replicate the problem. it was initially occurring when turning into a parking spot slowly but now has increased to just a turn on the road. i have to pull over to the side of the road/highway and restart my car which then resets the power steering. in atlanta traffic, this can be very dangerous. i have researched this issue and it seems there are thousands of owners with the same issue. initial recall action was being considered back in 2007 but nothing has been formally done. i was planning on my son using the car when he turns 16 but this is a major issue that gm should be correcting for its consumers! thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2008 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Problems with the steering system. clicking noises and steering wheel is loose. i took my car to the dealer and they told me that they fix the problem, they charge me $120.00 but a week later the same problem occurred. *tr | |||
| 03/16/2009 | 76955 | 1 | |
| Power steering failure without provocation. problem started while driving on the interstate and during a lane shift the power steering went out almost causing an accident. the problem continues on and off. it is my wife's car i no longer allow her to drive it due to the fear of it going out on her and her inability to control the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 35000 | 1 | |
| Began popping when i turned any direction, had it checked out by the pontiac dealer, said the power steering needed greased. 2 weeks later began again, took it back in, they decided the rack and pinion needed replaced. had that replaced, 1 month later, same thing. had it fixed again. about 2 months it has started it again. also the airconditioner has quit twice. trading it off tomorrow! have had the car three years. was brand new when bought. *tr | |||
| 03/10/2009 | 39000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 pontiac g6 has a problem with the steering column in which it starts making a loud clunking noise when i turn. the steering column has to be lubed every 3 or 4 months just about and that gets very expensive. this is a 3 year old car and i should not have to be taking it to the dealer every few months and paying money to have a steering column lubed. this will be the 3rd time since i bought the car, less then a year ago that i have had to take this car in to have the intermediate shaft in the steering column lubed. i've noticed on the internet forums that many, many people also have this problem and the shops i've taken it to have said that they have had a bunch of these cars with the same problem. *tr | |||
| 05/07/2007 | 5000 | 1 | |
| Steering column makes a clunking noise whenever you turn the wheel to the left or right. the front tires makes a metal to metal grinding noise when driving. the car has only twenty three thousand miles. over $2,500 in repairs by a certified dealer and the car still runs and drive like something you borrow from a junk yard. *tr | |||
| 03/02/2009 | 53000 | 1 | |
| Electric power steering failed while making a left hand turn. *tr | |||
| 08/26/2008 | 49000 | 1 | |
| I had a clunking noise on the left front of my vehicle - i took it in for an oil change and had the shop review steering issue - ball joint was bad replaced same along w/ lower control arm and completed and alignment - also had new tires put on vehicle then a popping noise occurred when turning to the left, my car even jumped the track at a car wash and i had to reverse out of the car wash and hold my steering wheel throughout the entire car wash. i then took to a dealership and was determined i needed to have the intermediate steering link replaced, power steering motor and stabilizer bar link replaced - damaged parts have been disposed of. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 56000 | 1 | |
| The car has been having electronic steering issues freezing up while driving and now it cause a wreck, there asre several complaints online about this problem and i was just wondering why a recall hasn't been put out? it has happen 10 to 12 times until i scheduled it to go in the dealership but cause a wreck before i could get it there. *tr | |||
| 03/09/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| I have contacted gm on nhtsa action # pe07023 and they state they have not changed the warranty to 7yrs or 70,000. i have already filed complaint confirmation #10261076 with nhtsa. thank you. *tr | |||
| 02/24/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 3.5. the power steering is starting to go in and out. when turning at times it gets really hard to steer. *tr | |||
| 03/07/2009 | 75157 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 4 cylinder with approximately 75,000 miles. i left the grocery store today and as i pulled out into oncoming traffic the power steering failed and locked up and caused me to run onto a curb and almost collide with another vehicle. i reached a stop sign and cut the car off and restarted it. the system reset itself and i regained power steering for about 2 miles. as i got close to my house, it failed again. i contacted a parts dealer and was told that they were unsure if it was the pump or steering column and that i did not have a warranty but there had been alot of complaints about the g6 having similar problems. i think this is a very serious problem that should be taken care of immediately. as a consumer, i am concerned that gm is ignoring this problem. please help. a recall is in desperate need! *tr | |||
| 02/28/2009 | 3486 | 1 | 07/05/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. at 3,486 miles, the steering gear began to make a clunking sound. the vehicle failed to steer properly and the contact experienced difficulty keeping the vehicle straight while driving. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop seven times, but it was only repaired correctly on two occasions. the vehicle was diagnosed as having another issue during the other five visits. the contact has all seven receipts for each repair regarding the steering failure. she feels that it is a safety issue because the vehicle needs to be steered properly in order to stay on the road. the current mileage was 82,586 and failure mileage was 3,486. updated 3/27/09 *cn there was a noise coming from the front suspension when going over bumps in the road. updated 03/31/09. *jb | |||
| 02/28/2009 | 29600 | 1 | |
| On 2/28/09 i noticed that my steering wheel was pulling severely to the left, while it felt like the rest of the car was pulling to the right. this got progressively worse and was difficult to control the car when turning corners. decided not to take the interstate. heard a loud thump and car veered to the left. the entire left wheel assembly had fallen off the car while i was driving on a busy street in heavy traffic. when the tire and assembly came off it pushed out the left front fender and bent it from the weight of everything coming apart. police responded and told me had i been on the interstate it could have been fatal. car was towed to dealer. car is 2.5 yrs. old, 29k miles. *tr | |||
| 02/04/2009 | 68000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. upon starting the vehicle, the contact heard a loud ringing noise and assumed it was the seat belt. she popped the seat belt in and out until the noise stopped. while exiting the vehicle, she heard the noise again and noticed that the power steering warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. on a separate occasion, the steering wheel locked and would not move from its position. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. the manufacturer stated that they could not assist with the repairs because the warranty was expired. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 68,000. | |||
| 02/01/2009 | 32000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. every time the vehicle travels over 30 mph, the steering wheel becomes very stiff and difficult to turn. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not find any failures; however, they stated that the issue was related to the low tire pressure on the front passenger tires. it was recommended that the tires be replaced. the contact checked with other mechanics, who disagreed with this diagnostic. the contact researched the failure and discovered numerous others who were experiencing the same defect with their vehicles. she believes a recall should be issued. the vehicle has not been repaired for this failure. at 26,000 miles, the contact heard clanking noises coming from the vehicle. the steering shaft and gear box were replaced at that time, which only corrected the failure temporarily. the current and failure mileages were 32,000. | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 1 | ||
| I have a pontiac g6 2006. the power steering keeps going in and out. it was replaced through a good will granted by the manufacturer of the vehicle. when i received the car back the power steering was still not working so i returned the vehicle and was told that i needed a new battery because i have electronic steering and the battery was charging low. i had the battery replaced, picked up the car and the steering was still not working. returned the car and was told that the power steering box module was no good and had to be replaced. had that replaced and the steering is still in and out. i have wasted alot of time on this vehicle and missed alot of time from work do to this situation. i have yet to return the vehicle again for the fourth time because i can not afford to miss anymore time from work and all the expenses of the vehicle i can not afford them anymore. *tr | |||
| 05/04/2007 | 1 | ||
| Pontiac g6 3.5l i have had this car 2 1/2 years bout it with 15,00 miles have had nothing but problems the steering clunking noise is the worst now have had a new column put in still makes the noise have had the rotors replaced, the brakes replaced at 28,000 now when im driving im hearing a clunking noise going over bumps when im turning there is a clicking noise when i push on my brakes i keep getting a shimmy after i put new rotors on and like the car have owned pontiac before but now don't know if ill buy another with so many problems with this one. *tr | |||
| 02/14/2009 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Ok for the past week i have been having trouble with the power steering at first it was only sometimes i would start my car the power steering display would come on and i would have no power steering i just turned the car off and started it again and it worked fine....it progressively keeps getting worse...a few days later i would have to shut the car off and on a couple times and worked fine again, until a couple days ago it started going off while driving....it only did it like once maybe twice during about a half an hour of driving.....yesterday and today its been real bad...yesterday it went off so much it was like every 5 minutes i had to pull over turn it off and on a lot to get it back to normal.....today i had to do it everytime i went straight. *tr | |||
| 11/12/2007 | 36890 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 gt in april 2007. in november 2007, i was on my way out of town due to a family illness and i was approximately 40 miles from home when i began to hear something clunking on the drivers' front wheel. i stopped at the nearest pontiac/gm dealer and was told that the tie rod end had to be replaced. i had it replaced and had my car aligned twice but you can still hear the same noise. last month, i begin to hear a roaring sound coming from the driver's front wheel and took it again to the dealer. i was told that i need a wheel bearing hub assembly, which was put on 2/17/09. my car is still having this noise and the dealer said nothing was wrong. also, i searched the internet to see if there have been any similar problems such as mine and found that there are 27 complaints for the same problems on this vehicle. i think pontiac or gm should have a recall due to this problem with the steering. *tr | |||
| 02/13/2009 | 1 | ||
| Problems with my power steering locking in my pontiac g6. i brought my car to dealer on friday, feb, 13, 2009. it is mon, feb. 16, 2009. no information on the problem has yet to be given to me. i have been without a car since then. *tr | |||
| 02/14/2009 | 33500 | 1 | |
| I bought my g6 in june of 2006. i heard a rattle in the front end august of 2006. took the car in for repair on 8/18/06-they replaced engine stabilizer/snubber. again in february of 2008 i heard a rattle in the front end. on 2/25/08-they replaced left strut upper mount and reset collar on rack and pin. march i heard rattle again. they replaced left upper strut mount bearing & spring seat also sway bar links on 3/20/08. i then heard another noise in front end in july of 2008. they replaced right lowe control arm on 7/22/08. next in sept. of 2008 a popping noise could be heard in front end. car also shook when braking. on 9/26/08- they replaced right axle shaft & hub, intermediate shaft also replaced on this date. they suggested new brake pads and rotors turned. i replaced the brake pads and rotors on 1/11/09. then on 1/14/09 dealer replaced front sway bar links and both front struts. then in february of 2009 i heard more rattling and knocking in the front end. on 2/10/09 dealer replaced steering column and steering shaft. now this weekend my power steering went out for a brief period and an accident almost happened. i am very frustrated that nothing as far as a recall goes is happening yet with this car. why is all of this going to be left on the consumer. my car is nearing the warranty expiration and i am worried that i am going to be stuck with the bill also. somebody please do something! *tr | |||
| 02/06/2009 | 43000 | 1 | |
| At any random moment the power steering will go out in our 2006 pontiac g6. *tr | |||
| 01/05/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2006 g6. there is a clunking / popping noise when turning in both directions and the steering wheel has locked up also. it happens every time i drive the car. i have asked the dealer what is wrong with it, he replied nothing, it is just aggravating and you will have to deal with it. *tr | |||
| 07/06/2007 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Steering problems 2007-09: vibration in steering wheel when turning, knocking when turning and lost power steering in jan 09. car was at dealer 3 times and hopefully now it is fixed - repaired under warranty but many people do not have the warranty and are having to pay this out of pocket. this needs to be recalled before someone is killed or injured. folks are losing power steering while driving. also just had a new transmission put in jan 09 - also under warranty. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2007 | 3 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6 has numerous problems with the steering column. consumer states that the steering wheel will lock at any time while driving. *nj there was also a knocking noise in the steering. the dealer replaced the steering gear, steering column and wheel. the consumer stated the steering was noisy and it still continues to freeze up. *jb | |||
| 01/04/2008 | 54513 | 1 | |
| Clunking in the steering while the car was in the warranty period, the pontiac dealer in the area just done the shaft knuckle freeing up and lubricate the shaft knuckle and return the car. after some months the problem came back again. i'm wondering about the safety of my family and kids, pontiac shall do a recall in this issue and resolve the customer complain to maintain stand to their responsibility and customer satisfaction. *tr | |||
| 01/17/2009 | 65324 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 pontiac g-6. i had just gotten it out of the shop, as i had an accident and it needed repairs. i drove it about 25 miles, and all of a sudden the power steering went out and i had no control of my steering. i was fortunate that i was in town doing about 25 mph. i pulled off of the road, called the auto body shop and took it back. my insurance co. said to take it to a dealer and have a diagnostic (spelling), done to see if it was due to the accident. well, it wasn't, so i have to pay to get it fixed. that's when the auto body shop looked it up and sure enough, this seems to be a real problem with this make of car. i would like to know why; there has not been a recall on this vehicle? why ; after other people have had the same problem, and even had accidents and injuries, hasn't something been done? i myself, could've been in an accident and hurt. why; does the consumer, and ,or, the ins. co. have to pay the price for gm's failures? who is going to come to my rescue and pull me out of this financial burden? i have a car that i can not drive. when will it happen again? why is gm not held accountable? *tr | |||
| 01/20/2009 | 35000 | 1 | |
| Steering failure on my 2006 pontiac g6 sedan with 35,000 miles. steering is not locked but is nearly impossible to turn. can not turn more than 1/4 turn of the steering wheel. no accidents but any sudden maneuvers or lane changes are impossible. there are already complaints filed with gm on this issue but they never initiated a recall. *tr | |||
| 12/28/2006 | 1 | ||
| Replacement dealing with steering problems since 2006, brakes, panoramic roof leaking and constant rattling, molding came off passenger door, ignition constantly turning over sometime starting and sometimes not, car constantly out of lining, trunk sometimes open and sometimes do not, and speedometer not registering. *tr | |||
| 01/12/2009 | 65820 | 1 | |
| The power steering on the 2006 pontiac g6 are going out, i have read several complaints about the popping in the steering and the steering locking up. if pontiac or gm doesn't recall this problem it is going to take someone's life. *tr | |||
| 12/10/2008 | 1 | ||
| The car has a popping sound when turning in either direction. it occasionally locks and is extremely difficult to turn. once the car is turned of, it must reset something, because it works fine until the next time it decides to have an issue. it has displayed low power steering just prior to some of these instances. i've read various complaints about the electric power steering of this car on different websites. all have reported the same types of issues. *tr | |||
| 09/04/2007 | 1 | ||
| I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 april 21, 2007. afterwards i started noticing a popping noise when i would turn, so i took the car in to be serviced 9-2007. they replaced the tie rod adjuster & reset toe-in, but again i still had the same problems. also i've been having problems with the window leaking on the drivers side. the ac / heater blower stays on when car is not on which caused my battery to drain so i took the car in again april 11, 2008 and they told me they replaced the drive shaft & blower motor resistor but still having the same problems. now i am noticing that the passenger side air bag indicator doesn't register when someone is in the front seat w/ seatbelt on. sometimes it comes on when there is no one in the seat. the starter continues to crank while trying to start car and sticks when the car is started. last but not least, after purchasing fuel the car gas gauge drops drastically only after going about a mile or two. *tr | |||
| 12/31/2008 | 66500 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. previously, steering problems included loud sounds and a faulty steering rack. the steering rack was replaced around 4000 miles after my 60k warranty. i am mentioning this because it seems that many g6's have this same problem along with many similar/same area problems. now my steering is beginning to lock up and it is very difficult to turn out of a parked position, eventually it goes away. it seems that this problem has also been a large complaint w/ g6 owners. i believe the nhtsa has looked into the issues before, but i believe it was too long ago. some of these problems seem to take a little time to occur and when the study was done less g6's were on the road/the ones that were had less miles. i am urging that these issues really get looked at again. g6ownersclub.com/forum will exhibit many complaints and how many smaller steering issues there are that possibly assist in/lead up to the more serious issues like steering lock up. these things are gradual. so many people shouldn't be out so much money on random steering issues with a 'new' car. it shouldn't cost so much money to ensure safety in a new car. it should be expected. i don't want to end up turning my car through an intersection and the steering decide to lock up. *tr | |||
| 09/09/2008 | 43000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions and proceeding to turn left, there was an unexpected loss of power steering and the engine stalled. the engine restarted and the power steering returned. the engine stalled intermittently on ten separate occasions. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 43,000 and current mileage was 64,000. | |||
| 12/05/2008 | 65500 | 1 | |
| I completely lost steering in my vehicle..i was with my 16 month old son and my steering wheel went completely loose, then it would tighten up so tight, it would take all of my strength to turn the wheel. i was going around 20 mph at the time of the second incident. if this would have happened on the interstate, we would have both been killed. this happened around 4 weeks before while trying to leave the parking lot of a local college. the steering wheel tightened and it took me and my passenger to turn the wheel to exit the lot. nothing has been done, even though this is clearly a problem with several of these vehicles, and people have been killed from loss of steering. it is approximately $1000 to repair, so my car which is a 2006 is now parked until gm will pay for the repairs. *tr | |||
| 12/21/2008 | 60199 | 1 | |
| I was making a turn out of my apartment complex when i noticed a power steering light display on the radio screen. i figured it was a little low on fluid. i was at the lights waiting to make a left turn and then a right to the local gas station to purchase some power steering fluid. the light turned green and i proceeded towards my turn when the vehicle locked up on me. there was a car waiting for me to turn into the lot or pass her. i couldn't make the right turn in the gas station. but luckily i was not driving fast that i was able to slam my brakes and come inches from hitting her suv. of course as anyone would be she was irate. i put the car in park (p), stepped out to apologize but she would not hear it and drove away. i got back into my car, placed it back into drive (d) and was able to stop fifty feet from the entrance of the gas station. i checked under the hood for able 30 minutes or so find no power steering reservoir. i decided to go back home and look online and notice that i am not the only one having the same issue. there was no property damage but i hope there does not have to be one in order to have someone issue some proper help when the problem staring right at them. i have a 2006 pontiac g6 gt over 60,000 miles, well passed any bumper to bumper warranty. plus i had the vehicle checked at a gm dealership for suspension and steering issues before and found no issues before, which is why i just dealt with the popping sound when i would the wheel when backing out of my drive way. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2008 | 35000 | 1 | |
| Power steering going out when turning left on a pontiac g6. *tr | |||
| 12/09/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| I was driving south on interstate 45 last night when the power steering stopped working. it was very difficult to pull the car off the highway without getting hit. i found out later that it is electrical and is a very common problem with this car. i am afraid to drive it now because it could, and probably will go out again while driving. this vehicle really needs to be recalled for this very dangerous problem. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 35000 | 1 | |
| The power-steering mechanism is electrical and takes no fluid. the steering constantly locks up making it very difficult to steer in any direction. i've read this is a common problem amongst this make and model. *tr | |||
| 06/28/2007 | 1 | ||
| I am writing to notify you of serious safety concerns regarding my 2006 pontiac g6 gt . i purchased my car from lou sohb pontiac gmc in conyers, ga on november 6, 2006. approximately 6 months later, i began having trouble with the power steering. there were instances while traveling on the road that the car would momentarily lose the power steering capability and therein makes the vehicle difficult to turn. i was involved in an accident on june 28, 2007. while attempting to make a lane change the vehicle?s steering wheel became very difficult to turn and loss power steering and it resulted in me being struck on the passenger side by another vehicle. there were no injuries. the vehicle was repaired and it seemed as i simply viewed it as one of those unexplainable instances. on december 25, 2007, christmas day the vehicle again had a momentary loss of power steering as i was turning in my driveway. i took the vehicle to the dealer the following week and i was told that there were no problems and the staff looked at me as if i were ?crazy? trying to explain that it just happens unexplainable and then works fine again. the staff at the dealership did not leave me assured that it would not happen again. i contacted a private mechanic by the name of larry reaves, jr. who inspected the car on january 12, 2008 and again told me that there is nothing wrong with the power steering. at this point, the power steering has been checked by both gm certified mechanics and a private mechanic at cost to me. both times i was told that they could not see anything wrong that would make it malfunction as such. i have now grown fearful to drive this vehicle, as i had a momentary loss of power steering again this past weekend on november 22, 2008 while exiting the freeway heading 75 north in atlanta. this has become a real safety issue. *tr | |||
| 12/02/2008 | 78994 | 1 | |
| We were driving down route 39. coming from mansfield to shelby and the power steering just went out, without warning. we almost wrecked the car, but managed to keep it under control till we stopped. we drove it home very slowly, to maintain control of it, which of course was very hard to steer. *tr | |||
| 11/28/2008 | 69000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel locked up and the power steering failed. the contact lost control of the vehicle and nearly crashed into another vehicle. the air bag indicator illuminated and will not dim. he has not taken the vehicle back to the dealer for inspection or repair. the failure mileage was 69,000. | |||
| 11/21/2008 | 54000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and while driving when turning left the power steering goes out. this is very dangerous and i almost hit someone because of it. i brought it to a pontiac dealership and they told me it was a bad power steering motor and it was replaced for 700 dollars, but 8 days later the problem is still there. help this is dangerous and needs to be recalled. i've read other people having the same problem. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2008 | 66540 | 1 | |
| Just driving down the road to pick my fiance up from college and when i was about to make a right turn, my hydraulic steering system light popped up on my 2006 pontiac g6 gt and almost ran into another vehicle because of how stiff and poor the steering was.. i mean it was hard as a rock to turn. *tr | |||
| 11/26/2008 | 31000 | 1 | |
| Faulty power steering, locked up and lost control had to use much muscle power to steer it to a safe place on the freeway .need to restart to reset the power steering. contacted the local dealership for check claims that's the design. is it a design for safety or design for death. *tr | |||
| 10/25/2006 | 40000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a ringing noise and noticed that the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. after the illumination, the steering column locked and became inoperable, which caused him to completely stop the vehicle. the vehicle was pushed to the side of the road and, approximately ten minutes later, the steering became operable and the contact drove to the residence. the dealer stated that the rack and pinion would have to completely fail in order for them to inspect the vehicle. the vehicle was driven to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the crimp wiring in the steering column failed, which caused the electrical steering to fail. the manufactured stated that there were no recalls; therefore, they were not liable for the repairs. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 42,000 and failure mileage was 40,000. | |||
| 10/06/2008 | 54000 | 1 | |
| The powersteering on my pontiac g6 has failed- i've had the car for less then a year and now i am going to have to pay about 1000.00 to fix it. the steering is so tight sometimes it is very hard to turn. i was able to avoid a crash one day using all the strength i had in order to avoid a car. now the powersteering locks up at least 3 times a week and i have been told that being gm certified doesn't cover any of it. something needs to be done- pontiac needs to own up to this huge failure. i would hate to see someone die because pontiac was too cheap to issue a recall. *tr | |||
| 11/04/2008 | 51000 | 1 | |
| Nov 4, 2008 - power steering went out on pontiac g6 after starting the car and beginning to back out of a parking spot. nov 17, 2008 - power steering went out after backing out of driveway. causing me to hit mailbox. each time the problem was corrected by turning the car off and letting it set for a few minutes and then starting the car back up. nov 22, 2008 - power steering went out after backing out of a parking spot. *tr | |||
| 06/05/2008 | 37000 | 1 | |
| I have had a 2006 pontiac g6 for 6 months now and have had the following problems. one month after i bought it i have to have the steering rack repaired/replaced. now i am having the ball joint and control arm replaced. the rotors also need replaced. none of this was covered by warranty. i have heard of other g6 owners who have had the same problems and of course was not covered by warranty. *tr | |||
| 07/27/2008 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 25 mph, the power steering system locked and the vehicle became difficult to steer. the vehicle has been to the dealer three times for a diagnosis and they stated that the power steering assist motor control module failed. the vehicle is currently at the dealer. the contact stated that the vehicle is unsafe to drive due to the many complaints regarding the power steering system. the current mileage was 65,700 and failure mileage was 50,000. | |||
| 11/11/2008 | 58564 | 1 | |
| When i start my car and back out, i hear a dinging noise like that of when the seat belt is not on and the power steering locks up and the warning light displays power steering. every now and then i can restart the engine and it will correct the problem. the thing is....i should not have to restart my car in order for the power steering to work properly (however the problem is not always corrected and i have to drive without power steering which is very difficult if you have to turn your vehicle.) i do believe that this is very dangerous and should definitely be recalled and its not covered under warranty. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2008 | 1 | ||
| I just wanted to note that i have experienced these same issues with my 2006 g6 gtp. i have had my steering components replaced at least 2-3 times in the 2 years i've owned my car. i have 67k miles and purchased an extended warranty to 75k, so my repairs have been covered, but seeing these complaints is disturbing to me. like many others here, i travel to/from work in my car each day at high rates of speed on the interstate. i hope gm will resolve any defective issues before someone must suffer. my steering was just replaced 2 months ago and i'm already hearing clicking under my front end again, so am planning to take my car back to the dealership soon. please alert all owners if gm does decide to stand behind their product and repair these issues. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2008 | 77000 | 1 | |
| I was driving about 55mph on a highway on my way to work. the display had indicated power steering about 15 miles before, when i left for work. as i rounded a corner of the highway my steering seemed to loosen up completely, the wheel turned back and forth, i drove into the oncoming lane and then the shoulder, and almost into a ditch; i could not regain control of the wheel. after about 30sec of this behavior, the steering calmed down and locked up so that i could not turn. luckily i was then about three blocks from work because by the time i parked i could not turn at all. it is in the shop right now, hopefully it wont break me to fix. unfortunately i have about 70,000 miles now and no warranty! with the amount of complaints i've read and the danger that this puts people in (not to mention the financial hard ship) there needs to be a recall and somebody needs to take responsibility; somebody's going to get hurt. *tr | |||
| 11/07/2008 | 28281 | 1 | |
| There is a clunking in the front end when you turn the steering wheel. i took this vehicle to the dealer on 11/07/08, and they determined that the clunking was coming from the steering rack. they replaced the steering rack for no charge because it was covered under warranty. the problem i have is that this is the third vehicle that i've taken in for this problem, but only two were covered because of warranty issues. i own two pontiac 2006 g-6's, and one 2008 g-6. i believe the issue with this vehicle is a manufacturer defect and that they should be taking care of this problem with no out of pocket expense to me. *tr | |||
| 11/03/2008 | 111000 | 1 | |
| Monday morning, november 3, 2008, i was driving to work then suddenly the power steering light came on and i lost the able to steer the car. i was barely able to turn into the nearest parking lot, steering was so difficult. this has happened off and on since monday, the light goes on and off and the power steering sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. i have four kids, i work 60 miles from home, 120 miles a day and i never know if i can rely on my car or not. i have read many online accounts of the same thing happening to different people. hopefully, a recall will soon be issued for the safely of all. thank you for your time. christie fruge *tr | |||
| 10/24/2008 | 56754 | 1 | |
| There is a clunking in the front end when you turn the steering wheel. i brought to the dealer on 10/24/08 and they recommended that the steering rack be replaced for an estimated $503.15. this was not covered under warranty because the car is over by 3,000 miles. my daughter has the same 2006 g-6 that also has the same clunking noise. her vehicle is going to the shop on 11/07/08 to see what they think it is. my wife has a 2008 g-6 that also has the same clunking noise and it is in the shop today ( 11/03/08 ) . were still waiting to hear back from them on their recommendation. even though this should be covered under warranty on her car, i feel this is a manufacturer defect, and it should be covered on my car. it's not too often a person buys three of the same cars, and all three of them have the same problem. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 40000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 g6 gt and my steering column and rack and pinion keeps going out and it is going out again. it has 40,000 miles and has already been fixed once. looking into this it has caused wreck and could possibly one day cause a death. is that what gm wants a lawsuit because someone died from the problem that could be fixed? *tr | |||
| 10/15/2008 | 37476 | 1 | |
| Lost power steering in my 2006 pontiac g-6 resulting in lack of ability to respond to traffic situations-brought to garage who couldn't seem to diagnose the problem-still having problems with the steering column and am uncomfortable driving the vehicle given the safety concerns. *tr | |||
| 09/28/2006 | 51000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering column moved from left to right on its own. the vehicle was driven to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the alignment needed to be adjusted. the repairs were performed; however, the failure recurred two weeks later. the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer stated that there were no recalls for the steering column. the vehicle has not been diagnosed and the manufacturer has not been notified. the current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 51,000. | |||
| 10/27/2008 | 51000 | 1 | |
| When i turn left i hear a clunking noise. my power steering stops working while i am driving if i stop the car and restart it comes back. it seems to be worse in cold weather. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2006 | 1 | ||
| Rack and pinion on my 2006 g6 is out. this car is only 2 1/2 years old. it causes the car to steer to the right and tears up my tires. i am sure that gm knows this is a problem because of the internet chat on this particular problem. *tr | |||
| 10/13/2006 | 6000 | 1 | |
| I leased a 2006 g6 and there's been a constant clunk in steering column. its been repaired numerous times at the dealership. there has also been many power steering warning indications on the display unit inside the car. the power steering actually went out on one occasion. the entire steering mechanism has been replaced by the dealer and the problem continues. the warranty has expired and now the dealer wants me to pay for repairs and for a rental. gm has been of little help and a better business bureau claim has been filed to little avail so far. *tr | |||
| 10/16/2007 | 29000 | 1 | |
| 1)power steering went off in the highway making it hard to steer. 2)steering box staring to make a thumping noise at 29k miles now is worst.3) display a power in the dash board. all of this problems in the same day *tr | |||
| 10/10/2008 | 55441 | 1 | |
| Complete loss of steering while driving. if driving faster could have caused accident. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 30000 | 1 | |
| I recently purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 in may (approximately 33,000 miles). shortly after the purchase my husband and i noticed a popping sound coming from the front of the car. we took it in to the dealership and they said that the steering shaft just needed to be lubed. needless to say the problem never went away. lately when i turn on my car the info center reads power steering. my husband and i did the research and found many complaints about this same thing. i read a blog on motortrend.com that said the nhtsa was investigating the power steering failure. so, i am writing to you so that you have at least one more complaint about this faulty in the pontiac g6. in addition, i would also like to add that when driving this car i no longer feel safe. i appreciate all the effort i know you are putting into this investigation. if you need any additional information or input please feel free to contact me via e-mail. *tr | |||
| 09/22/2008 | 51700 | 1 | |
| Steering has failed on my 06 pontiac g6, the gear & core return was replaced one year ago at 23,000 and now at 51,700 miles it needs to be replaced again! the steering locked after leaving the dealership that was more concerned who was going to pay for the repair then my safety. the steering locked and caused a minor accident. in 30 years of driving i have never had to replace a steering gear or core return, much less two in one year. *tr update (10/2/08): when the steering locked up i had no control and hit a cart. i have a $1000 dollar deductible and had mentioned that i am struggling a little and have not got estimates as i can't afford to get it fixed. no other vehicle was involved and no accident report was made. when i went to the dealership for the repair on the steering colum, he would not look at it until i agreed to sign the paperwork stating that i would pay the 100.00 deductible. so, i had to drive away and i am still driving the car in this defective state. | |||
| 09/22/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Clunk in front end at low speeds when turning. had repaired but noise is back. many other g6 owners with same complaint. *tr | |||
| 08/07/2007 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Mr. did evasive manuevers at 65 mph to avoid deadly collision with fully loaded senior citizen van by a driver with a cell phone. steering wheel was very loose, brakes pedals were very easily depressed, none of the front air-bags deployed and car seats did not lock. mr. hit median concrete at 60 mph. ambulance and emergency room dictated, you all very lucky to have survived. 3rd party administrator(esis) counter claims mr.. that because mr. collided with median sideways the air-bags did not deploy. mr. argues that front driver portion of car hit median first, air bags should have deployed and seat belts should have locked. 3rd party administrator counters. because there is no proof we cannot claim such fact. she (3rd party) is insisting on us to sign medical release forms and submit pictures of car. mr. has advised that car is repaired and has been sold. confusion arises when dealer agrees that car has sensors and collision shop did not indicate any sensors. mr. is confused whether stabili-trak or some other systems should be in place to have prevented the collision with median and under the tire sensors should have been in place. if any system (stabili-trak or other) were in place, the whole accident could have been prevented. esis-claim #660283. *tr | |||
| 07/04/2008 | 32300 | 1 | |
| The power steering went out in my car while backing out of a parking spot, thankfully there was no one behind me or in front. i contacted the dealership regarding this problem and was told it would cost me $1200 to repair the problem. *tr | |||
| 10/06/2006 | 8000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering column made a loud noise when a left turn was made. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired. the failure recurred on a separate occasion. the vehicle has not yet been diagnosed or repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 51,000. | |||
| 09/03/2008 | 27000 | 1 | |
| Steering failure in pontiac g6, 2006. steering can lock up while driving, very difficultto control if the power steering goes out. also, at other times steering is extremely hard to turn left, very easy to turn right. can act up at any time. *tr update (10/06/08): the power steering did go out, as i was traveling about 35-40 mph. i was able to get the car off the road...several times, upon starting the car, the display showed power steering. very hard to turn. shut vehicle off, restart, display clears, then you can drive. but, the car was hard to steer to the left, and extremely easy to the right. i'll fax (received) a copy of the invoice. so far, the problem has not occurred again. the invoice shows that the power steering control module was defective. | |||
| 06/12/2006 | 1 | ||
| Rented this g6 2006 from enterprise rental co. my wife was driving this car while hers was in the shop for repairs. she was driving on a winding road and the steering went out. she lost control of the car while trying to turn through a curve. the car flipped into the air and rolled 3 times before landing in a ditch. as a result she had 2 collapsed lungs 20 broken ribs, both scapules were shattered and broke collar bone from the seat belt and a snapped right arm. due to the lack of information on the so called black box the cause was blamed on my wife's driving. this issue needs to be addressed before someone is killed, as i almost lost my wife. *tr update: the car was getting faster going downhill. she tried to turn the steering wheel as hard as she could but couldn't. the car is being held. the steering wheel was acting up the night before the crash. | |||
| 08/28/2008 | 1 | ||
| Tie rods on a pontiac 2006 g6 also the power steering pump has been replaced twice. some middle rod in the steering wheel. all of this has been replaced. *tr | |||
| 08/12/2008 | 56000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving between 25-60 mph, the power steering warning light illuminates on the instrument panel. afterwards, the power steering shuts off. as a result, the contact cannot steer the vehicle. the failure has occurred twice. during the first incident, he managed to drive the vehicle to the dealer without any power steering. the dealer found no failures. they restarted the vehicle, which allowed the power steering to reset itself and it began to work normally. the failure recurred within ten minutes of leaving the dealer. he took the vehicle to another dealer and, after some diagnostic tests were performed, he was informed that the failure was in the power steering module. the power steering module was replaced and the repair lasted for approximately two weeks. the vehicle is currently at the contact's residence and the failure still persists. the failure mileage was 56,000 and current mileage was 58,000. | |||
| 07/09/2008 | 40000 | 1 | |
| 2006 pontiac g6 power steering locking up, power steering comes across the radio when it locks. after restarting car it seems to clear for a few days and then starts all over again. had the power disconnected and reconnected and fixed for a few weeks. started all over again and is getting worse. taking it back in to a mechanic 8/15/2008 for another repair to see if they can diagnose the problem. *tr | |||
| 07/09/2008 | 15000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the vehicle made a popping noise in the steering while driving 40 mph. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that there was internal gear failure. the steering gear was replaced. the service manager stated that it was a common failure with that make and model vehicle; however, there was no resolution. the dealer repaired the vehicle, but it only lasted approximately one month before recurring. the dealer informed the contact that she had no choice but to bring the vehicle back to be repaired again. the failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 25,390. | |||
| 08/18/2006 | 2071 | 1 | |
| I have been having steering/suspension problems starting two months after the vehicle was purchased. the first incident started in august of 2006. i took the car in because of a rattle in the front end when vehicle was warmed up. service dept. replaced the engine stabilizer/snubber. second incident happened in february of 2008. i took the car in because there was a rattle in the front end over bumps and when turning . the service dept. replaced the left hand strut upper mount and lubed the intermediate shaft and reset the collar on the rack and pinion. the third incident happened in july of 2008. i took the car in because i felt a knocking noise in the steering and it worsened when i was stopping. the service dept. then replaced the right lower control arm. my car is now making more noises in the front end and i have an appointment to get it serviced on august 8th (14 days after last incident). this car has only 26,000 miles on it. i should not be having all these problems with the front end. i feel their needs to be a recall on the suspension on these g6's. they are terrible and dangerous. i went on a trip this past weekend and drove some windy roads and thought either my front end was going to shake to pieces or i would not be able to stop. someone is going to get seriously hurt. *tr | |||
| 03/31/2007 | 3000 | 1 | |
| Pontiac g6 2006 power steering went out. vehicle bought in dec 06 third time into dealer for this problem. took vehicle in for repair soon after bought, couldn't find the problem. steering went out again few months later; dealer fixed something in steering column. power steering out again currently in with dealer. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2007 | 34000 | 1 | |
| I was driving my pontiac g6 it is a 2006. the power steering just went out and we only had the car for just about 6 months. it went out when i went to turn and has not worked right since. it is a used car. but, it should of not went out that quickly. it is a dangerous vehicle and i am scared to even drive or ride in it. *tr update (10/6/08):not repaired yet. he (the mechanic) said he had to tear apart the center dash to get to the computer chip that was in there. | |||
| 07/26/2008 | 1 | ||
| As i was driving a 2006 pontiac g6 the power steering light came on. i looked for the reservoir but could not find it. i was told it was electric. on my way to get it checked out, the steering completely went out. *tr update (10/4/08): when the steering went out, i was able to steer the car still, but it was very difficult. after restarting the car it did seem to fix the problem. i was able to get it to the dealer to have it looked at. the dealer told me that they would have to reset the computer and drive it a couple of days before they could be sure of what the problem was. on return of the car the dealer informed me that they could not get the car to reproduce the problem, and that they couldn't do anything until it did. i have since been driving the car without any problems. hopefully that luck continues. | |||
| 12/29/2006 | 20 | 4 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. while driving the vehicle off the dealer lot at approximately 2 mph, there was an electrical failure with the power windows. in addition, the cell phone charger fuse continued to blow out. the dealer stated that they would make repairs under warranty. there was bubbling in the paint job that was also repaired under warranty. whenever the vehicle is started, the stereo changes from xm fm to am. the screen for the xm radio is blank, the clock is always behind, and the fuel gauge never works properly. it is difficult to tell exactly how much fuel is in the vehicle. the engine ticks periodically and it sometimes stalls upon starting. the nuts in the door loosen every two weeks and make a loud clunking sound when they are coming loose. there is also something wrong with the power steering. the failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 18,000. update 09/10/08 *cw the power steering failed and was replaced, but it still was not right. the drive shaft began to unusual noises. updated 09/10/08. *jb | |||
| 07/18/2007 | 6000 | 1 | |
| It all started about 6,000 miles the power steering light did appear along with a dinging noise. the power steering went out. dealer said to shut car off and restart and it would reset. continued to have same problem, turning car off and resetting the steering. at 35,791 miles dealer (nassief) replaced the steering module and told me everything was ok. at 35,855 miles power steering went out again. took car back to dealer and they said they recalibrated steering and said everything | |||
| 06/12/2008 | 43000 | 1 | |
| Power steering failure. *tr update (10/16/08): the steering wheel locks up (extremely difficult to turn) many times and feels loose and tight. restarting the car and power steering will usually return. the dealer said the torque sensor was bad but the whole steering column had to be replaced. | |||
| 07/19/2008 | 34890 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and i have been having an issue with the power steering constantly going out on me. i almost had a serious accident on the highway when the power steering light came on and the dinging sound as well. i have a monthly car payment for 5 years to pay on this lemon and from what i understand from numerous online complaints it is something can not be determined and can not be fixed this has been going for at least 1 year since purchasing the car and the dealership would not fix the car since it did not appear to be an issue the would cause the car not to run....what am i to do when i can not drive the car to get back and forth to work but make sure the car payment is made to the finance company they got the loan through. this is not fair. *tr update: no money to fix the problem. | |||
| 07/30/2007 | 34161 | 1 | 02/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving various speeds, the contact noticed that the steering column vibrated excessively as if it were loose. she took the vehicle to the dealer on several occasions and they replaced the intermediate steering shaft, front driver side tie rod, and the steering rack. several months after the repair, the failure recurred. the technician stated that the failure was normal and several of the parts for the steering unit were on a nationwide back order. the manufacturer was unable to assist. the failure mileage was 34,161 and current mileage was 36,493. updated 09/15/08 *bf the transmssion was shifting hard. the tie rod end was loose and worn. updated 09/18/08 *jb | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 20800 | 1 | |
| Purchased 06 g6 gt. purchased on tuesday may 27 2008...drove off lot with 20,700miles....on monday june/1/2008 power steering went out while leaving a business...had towed, repaired, and back on wednesday june 3/2008.....drove approximately 500 miles and then on june 29 2008 returning tuxedos to rental shop turning wheel to get into parking spot display said power steering, however vehicle still worked although when turning into parking spot steering column made popping sounds... monday june 7/2008 backing out of driveway heading to work, and wheel would not turn..had towed directly to a pontiac dealer to have power steering repaired again for second time in 5 weeks...i've seen other complaints on same issue, why has this not resulted in a recall...its only a matter of time until someone is seriously injured or killed due to a known defect that is being ignored. first repair was a power steering assist, second repair was told a fuse. *tr | |||
| 07/09/2008 | 52368 | 1 | |
| While driving the car the power steering jams, leading to a lost of control of the vehicle. the jam occurs 2 to 3 times per day. the dealer claims they cant fine anything wrong with the car [2006 pontiac g-6. *tr update (10/5/08): while driving along the power steering would stop working, the wheels would not turn until the switch was turn off and back on. in the mean time there was no control of the car. the invoice indicates code c0545-short circuit in steering column torque sensor - replaced steering column assembly. fixed. | |||
| 07/06/2008 | 49990 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle became difficult to steer. the contact had to pull to the side of the road and shut off the vehicle. he restarted the vehicle and it drove properly until he reached his destination. the failure has occurred twice. the current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 49,990. | |||
| 07/02/2008 | 39000 | 1 | |
| This problem started a couple of days ago, when turning to the left, steering feels loose and wobbly. then it locked up completely. after leaving the car off over-night, it unlocked and was able to drive, however, it is still loose and wobbly when turning left. *tr | |||
| 07/02/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| My power steering goes out. i can usually stop the car and turn it back on and the power steering comes back on. i was having this problem at least 3 times/week and i was told by an auto shop that the rack and pinion needed replaced. however, i did some research and felt that this wasn't the reason for the problem. interestingly, i replaced all four tires and the problem appeared to be solved for several months. however, in the last two weeks, the problem has again recurred approximately 3 times. this happens after the car has been parked and sat for 4-5 hours. once again, if i restart the car, it has released the steering wheel assist. however, that didn't happen today and i drove approx. 3 miles with no power steering. update (10/5/08): since the repair (replaced steering column assembly), i have had no further problems. | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 41500 | 1 | |
| I am financing a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. the power steering goes in and out. bought power steering fluid but could not find where to put it. googled pontiac g6 hoping to figure out where to check the power steering fluid and discovered that many other consumers are having the same problem. i feel that general motors should have to issue a recall for this problem immediately. *tr | |||
| 06/21/2008 | 75900 | 1 | |
| Passenger tie rod end excessively worn almost causing total vehicle control at 75,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 04/09/2008 | 41000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. i noticed my on the display of my radio it said power steering. i didn't think anything about it and turned off the car and back on. that seemed to have cleared it. i then drove 3 1/2 hours with it and no problem. i get back to austin and now whenever i turn it on it is intermittent on when it will display the power steering message. when it is parked it is fine most of the time. when i pull out of the driveway then it starts with the power steering message and makes it so hard to steer. i can barely get back into the driveway with it. i believe there should be a recall on this type of vehicle. i have eto get the car towed to the dealership and look at it, but since pontiac is aware of the faulty part then why do i need to pay for it out of my pocket? *tr | |||
| 05/24/2008 | 67000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6 with 67,000 miles on it. after a few months of a scratching, gravel-like sound in the front end, the power steering indicator showed up on the electronic read-out panel on the dashboard. we added power steering fluid. approximately 6 weeks later, the power steering indicator showed up again. we poured another bottle of power steering fluid into the engine. approximately 2 days after that, the power steering column locked up while driving. thankfully, i was not far from the house, fairly early in the morning on a 2-lane road. i pulled over to the side of the road and filled the engine with yet another bottle of power steering fluid (i started carrying an extra bottle with me, just in case). the car ran fine for about another 10 days, when the indicator light came on yet again. then we started doing some research and discovered our 2006 pontiac g6 is in good company with nearly 200,000 other defective models boasting power steering problems. i've owned three cars with more than 200,000 miles on them and were older than 20 years old, and never - ever - had to replace a steering column!! the repair set me back more than $900 and i'm very frustrated, as this seems to be a defect with many g6 models of the same manufacturing year. *tr | |||
| 02/10/2008 | 32000 | 1 | |
| I own an 06 g6 and need to report that on an icy day in michigan my 25 yr old daughter came home very very upset saying her power steering failed while turning off a freeway ramp and she slid a long ways until she stopped on dry ground. she saw other cars passing her as she spun around 2 or 3 times she said. when she told me this 4 months ago i did not really know what to make of the story, but after looking this up on the web and having a load clunking noise start up last month i feel i must report this. what a dangerous thing to have happen. we are relying on the good people here to help us as this cannot be resolved by the little person like me. i have decided to take the car in to dealer but i doubt from the letters here that will help. thank you thank you. please do the right thing before someone gets killed. *tr | |||
| 05/14/2006 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Clunking in the steering problems with the brakes. *tr | |||
| 05/20/2008 | 46000 | 1 | |
| I drive a pontiac g6 2006, and on my way home from work the power steering went out. ok so i bought fluid to add to the car come to find out it electric power steering. it says you are suppose to take it to the dealer for service. i checked the net and come to find out im not the only one that had this problem. lots of people been having the same problem. mine would go out on me and the start working, and go out again. no wreck yet, thank god. but i went to the dealer and had to pay $837 to get it fixed. i just bought that car that's another down payment. i read some where that they are looking in to it to see if there will be a recall. i hope so because that on such short notice broke the bank i was calling around for money. *tr | |||
| 06/09/2008 | 42800 | 1 | |
| For my 2006 pontiac g6, the power steering message came on my car about a week and a half ago. on june 9, 2008 as i began to bag out of a drive way, my steering wheel stopped turning. then i just slowly pulled back into the yard and cut my car off. i sat there for a few minutes and then proceeded to crank the car to turn the steering wheel, then my steering wheel began to turn. about forty five minutes later, i continued to another destination and while i stopped and then proceeded to turn, my steering wheel stopped turning again, so i turned the car off then turned it back on once again. about one minute later i stopped at the stop sign and it would not turn so i repeatedly had to cut the car on and off in order to make it home safely. i had to drive very slowly. i contacted the general motors company but they said there wasn't a recall. i bought the car used and i have only had it for 10 months. the car had 32, 600 miles when i bought it and now the mileage is 42,800. *tr | |||
| 05/21/2008 | 15000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle sporadically lost power steering ability, which increased the risk of a crash. the dealer was notified and a representative acknowledged that it was a common failure for his year, make, and model vehicle. currently, there is no current remedy to resolve the issue. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 15,000. | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 45800 | 1 | |
| Power steering has failed several times. i have done nothing to correct it. i am doing research to find if there is a recall. *tr | |||
| 04/25/2008 | 31000 | 1 | |
| Upon exiting an intersection and turning right my car (2006 pontiac g6 gt 3.5l with electric power assist system) displayed a warning light indicating a power steering malfunction. at this point the steering lock in the right turned position and continued forward until the car stuck the curb causing damage to the right front wheel, fender and misaligning the front end, we were unable to turn the steering until we turned the ignition off and on this seem to reset the system and the steering seem to be working properly again. this vehicle has sense been at the gm service center were they been unable to find any problem and claim they are unaware of any steering problems involving the electric power assist system. *tr | |||
| 04/14/2008 | 40000 | 5 | 05/24/2006 |
| The power steering pulls to the left although no vehicle damage has occurred. it has also locked up when pulling and backing out. it would not turn in either direction. *tr | |||
| 04/04/2008 | 27453 | 2 | 06/29/2006 |
| I heard thumbing /noise coming from the front end when ever i was turning right. i took the car in on 10/4/07, and the dealer replaced the steering gear and set toe and recalibrate steering. that was at 27,453 miles.. on 4/4/08, i took the car back in because when ever i turned left this time, i heard thumbing and noise from the front end. the dealer removed the intermediate steering shaft and lubed... i was told it shouldn't happen a gain, miles on car now is 33,197.... i want the steering and all parts given a warranty..... this could be a major problem with the g-6, mine is a 2006. *tr | |||
| 03/15/2008 | 30000 | 15 | 10/15/2007 |
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6. it has a little over 30k miles. about 2 months ago, the steering started to feel a little jerky. eventually, the power steering went completely out of it. when i would turn the car off and back on, it generally would fix. then some time later, it would happen again. generally it would happen when coming out of my driveway, so it was not at fast speeds, but a few times it happened while driving. i am blessed that it has not caused my family or myself to be in an accident. it is unsafe. i took it to the dealer once, and they could not find any problems. the night i brought it back home, it went out again. the next day it also went out, and i drove it with no power steering to the dealership(as instructed). they replaced the power steering motor (electric). it lasted less than a week and went out again. this time, the dealer tells me that it is just a problem gm knows about, but that they cannot do anything about it. my car is unsafe for my family and gm knows about this? i called gm customer assistance (an additional cost adding to the now three times i have had to make multiple trips to the dealership), and they contacted the dealer. a regional specialist is supposed to contact me within 24 hours. this car is not even 2 years old. . . and i cannot put my family in it for safety reasons. i will see how they address it. according to much research, this is a very common problem with 2006 and 2007 g6sedans, and has caused several accidents. the rep from gm asked me a suitable resolution and i stated that either they needed to fix my car back to the safety standard that i bought, or buy it back so i could purchase a safe care. i also told them something needed to be done on a large scale so others did not wind up suffering because of the obvious defect. *tr | |||
| 02/18/2008 | 35597 | 25 | 01/26/2008 |
| Power steering fails all the time....i was trying to make a right turn when my steering locked up and me and my son (5 yrs old ) almost went straight into a very deep ditch....... my car has been in dealership 5 times for this problem and its still not fixed...... i was told today by port lavaca gm dealership that they can not get the parts to fix my car because these parts are not manufactured by gm because they just do not go out ( ecm and the fuse box under the hood) so my car is still there ( has been for two weeks now and counting) i got the car 1-26-2008 and have only had it in my possession about 3 weeks. the rest of the time its been at the dealership getting fixed. i'm really scared to drive this car ... its not a good feeling when the steering locks up and you have no control over the car... *tr | |||
| 12/01/2006 | 20 | 1 | 11/26/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 45-50 mph, the vehicle vibrates. the dealer replaced the rotors, tires, and performed a wheel alignment; however, the failure persists. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage was 15,700 and failure mileage was 20. | |||
| 12/12/2006 | 16 | 10/10/2006 | |
| We own a 2006 pontiac g6, and the steering has been acting up on a regular basis really bad, it has almost caused us to wreak twice now. it gets really hard almost impossible to turn the wheel. *tr update: no repairs were made | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 45000 | 100 | 07/10/2005 |
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6. it is to my knowledge that since may 2007 pontiac has been under investigation for loss of power steering in the 2005-2006 models of the g6 which includes an estimated 170,000 vehicles. my complaint is why has there been no recall? my vehicle began having this power steering problem when it hit 45000 miles. the dealership will not pay for the problem. even though my car is over warranty, this is pontiac's problem. it is there responsibility. my power steering has gone out while i have been driving on the interstate. the local dealer explained that i needed a new steering column because the sensor alone could not be fixed. they stated that this would cost my around 800-1000 dollars out of pocket. this needs to be fixed and looked upon very closely!!!! someone is going to end up with a severe injury or death. if it is me, be ready to be sued immediately. *tr | |||
| 06/08/2007 | 12000 | 5 | 03/02/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact noticed that the air bag warning light sporadically illuminated on the instrument control panel. she took her vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. two weeks later, the air bag light illuminated again more consistently. she took the vehicle back to the dealer and they replaced the module on the side air bag inflater. a few months later, the air bag warning light illuminated again. the dealer replaced the entire air bag system because it was inoperative. the contact has pictures of the failed component. she also filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 14,000 and current mileage was 12,000. updated 03/13/08. *lj the consumer stated after the rack was replace, the vehicle still pulled to the right. the dealer adjusted the alignment. the sun visor kept falling down. updated | |||
| 02/13/2008 | 45251 | 1 | 02/10/2007 |
| Purchased my g6 in february 2007, have never had any issues. yesterday when i ws leaving work to go home, my steering locked up. i was backing out of the parking space, and then nothing....i put my car back into drive, and moved back into the parking space, and i had steering again. i had my car towed to the dealership, and was told that it would cost $1,260.00 to fix it. i have 45000 miles on my g6, but if this is an ongoing problem, and it looks like it is, i feel that gm should do something about it. i don't have that kind of money to be spending. *tr | |||
| 01/19/2008 | 49000 | 2 | 05/24/2006 |
| My 2006 pontiac g6 has been pulling to the left for almost a year now. the steering has completely locked up twice. if i turn the wheel to the right, it will automatically turn all the way back to the left. while driving, it pulls to the left continuously and is difficult to turn right in curves. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2008 | 43000 | 3 | 11/10/2007 |
| Several weeks after purchasing this vehicle, i was slowing down to make left hand turn when, without warning my power steering cut out. it was all i could do to keep the car under control until i stopped it. after turning it off and starting it back up, it was fine. my wife had it happen to her driving straight down the highway. i do not think she would be able to make a turn with it. she has to drive this car to work every day and that plays heavy on my mind. after hearing it happened to her again today, i took it down to the local pontiac dealer and they said they would repair it friday morning. i do not think i should have to pay for a obvious flaw in the steering system, but this car is going to kill one of us eventually. *tr | |||
| 12/24/2007 | 58888 | 1 | 11/20/2005 |
| Failure of power steering in pontiac g6 indicated by power steering sensor. intermediate shaft and the power steering light sensor needs to be replaced. repair being done at sudbay motors, gloucester, ma. friends owning the same model & year had same problem and repair completed this year under warranty, my car is over the miles limit for warranty. *tr | |||
| 10/05/2006 | 5000 | 15 | 04/20/2006 |
| I own pontiac g6 2006,and i have been having power steering problems!!my steering wheel completely blocks after few attempts to park, i took the car to the dealership twice they keep telling me that s normal!!i have to restart the engine to be able to move!!!i m scared that something might happen while driving!they cant fix the car because everything is normal. i called gm and see that i m not the only person has power steering problems!! thank you *tr | |||
| 10/22/2007 | 20000 | 1 | 12/15/2005 |
| The steering on my 2006 pontiac g6 makes a thumping noise when the steering wheel is turned back and forth. the noise sounds as though something is loose in the steering assembly. the dealer had to replace a steering gear for the third time. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2007 | 15970 | 2 | 04/10/2006 |
| Purchased my ga sedan in april 2006 as a new car with 7 miles. at approx. 15k miles, noticed a popping noise coming from the front when making turns or accelerating after a hard stop. took it to the dealer, was advised that a bolt used to correct this service issue was on backorder. while waiting for that part, approx. 2 weeks later, noticed that the abs and traction control warning lights came on while driving, then later when starting the car. came on sometimes and sometimes not. returned the car to the dealer, reminded them about the popping noise in the steering, and waiting now for them to call me to say they have repaired the vehicle. last issue which i have not addressed yet is the panoramic sunroof.it creaks when temps are cold, and sometimes will malfunction when opened, if you have it open in the first position, then try to close it, it will open to the fourth position. had to turn it to another position, then return it to the closed position for it to close. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 5 | 04/22/2006 | |
| Popping noise in steering when turning the steering wheel. first occurrence was in june of 2006. dealer repaired by lubricating the steering shaft. returned to dealer in august of 06 with the same problem - dealer stated service bulletin was out and repaired steering noise again. returned to dealer in nov 2006 for the same problem, this time the dealer replaced another part in the steering shaft. i was able to drive the car for 7 months and the same noise returned. i returned to the dealer in august 07 made another repair/replacement to the car. i was . i will monitor to see how long this fix lasts. i was assured the problem was take care of. i drove the car for approximately 4 weeks and the noise returned, i brought the car to the dealer on 10/10/07, this time they lubricated the shaft again. 5 times for the same problem in just over a year is unacceptable - pontiac needs to figure out why my car continually has had this issue. i will monitor my car again, but i told my dealer i will be returning if i have this problem again. *jb | |||
| 09/28/2007 | 36000 | 1 | 01/03/2007 |
| We bought our g6 in jan. '07 and we began experiencing a popping sound in may '07. we took the vehicle in and was told that it was the humidity and was sent on our way. the problem continued and we had someone else look at it. we took it back to the dealership and requested that they take a closer look. they repositioned a part. this did not correct the problem. we took it back in august and they replaced the tire rods. problem was still not corrected. we had to take it back in this month and they replaced the steering gear. i picked the car up two days ago and it is still making the popping noise and another creaking noise. i am thankful that we have not been involved in a wreck, but i feel as if we are sitting ducks every time we drive our vehicle. we have tried to trade it, but we can not get a fair trade because of the popping and creaking noise. i do not feel safe driving the car. we have a 2 year old daughter and i pray every time that she is in the car that nothing will go wrong. i feel that this is a serious issue and that this should be looked into in a timely manner. many consumers drive this car on a daily basis and we are not the only ones that could be affected if something were to go wrong. the people on the road may also be affected. we should all feel safe when driving and we are on the road. as a parent, i feel that this is a very dangerous situation with all of the g6's on the road. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 40000 | 60 | 04/05/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that he heard a grinding noise when he started the vehicle. while driving 40-50 mph, the steering wheel veered from left to right on its own. as of september 13, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. the failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 46,699. updated 11/15/07 | |||
| 08/14/2007 | 12300 | 3 | 01/30/2007 |
| My electrical system in my pontiac g6 gt has been having trouble. the first sign of trouble was my window switch quit working, which was replaced, but after researching i found that this is a common problem. the second incident happened a month ago, my power steering failed as i was turning a corner. this then proceeded to happen numerous times, when i was going between 0-40 mph. i had to shut off the car, then it was okay (no power steering light came on). the electrical chip was replaced. third incident, power steering light starting coming on and steering was harder to control (but not locking up). i am very concerned that this is going to be an ongoing problem with the electrical system in the g6, and i am even more concerned for my safety and when the warranty is finished. pontiac needs to look into these failures and take the steps to ensure the consumers safety. *tr | |||
| 01/08/2007 | 5900 | 1 | 07/17/2006 |
| 2006 pontiac g6 gtp driving (approx 20-30 mph) down a residential street when a large truck came down the street in the opposite direction. i turned my wheel slightly to move away from the center line. the steering wheel locked, making it impossible for me to turn the wheel back so that i could go straight again. my car hit the back wheel of a parked car. there was damage to both cars. fortunately, no one was injured. the damage to both cars is currently being assessed. *jb | |||
| 09/22/2006 | 3500 | 1 | 06/19/2006 |
| I was driving approx. 55-60 mph when the steering wheel locked up and i lost control of the vehicle, crossing the center lane. it remained locked for about 30 yards and then released. *nm update (10/9/08): the steering is electrical. the steering would not budge...i was pulling down on it with everything in me to try to get it back into my lane and it would not move. when i took it in for repair they said they could find nothing wrong with it. out of fear of it happening again and gm unwilling to do anything about it, my vehicle sat for nearly 3 months before i had no choice but to take the risk and drive it. | |||
| 07/21/2006 | 1453 | 1 | 06/04/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at various speeds, the dashboard warning for steering illuminated and was audible. when this occurred the steering failed . the vehicle has been towed to the dealership where the computer has been reset three times. these efforts have not repaired the problem. for the most recent incident, the steering shaft will be replaced. | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 04/22/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel began to feel loose and the vehicle began to pull. the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an automotive service center but the mechanic did not know the cause of failure. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was electrical and the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that they did not consider the failure a safety problem. the current and failure mileages were approximately 75,000. | |||
| 12/20/2007 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving approximately 20 mph on normal road conditions and proceeding to make a left or right turn a chime sounded inside of the vehicle. the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and immediately, the steering wheel locked. the driver exerted higher effort to turn the steering wheel and pulled over to the side of the road with caution. the vehicle steered uncontrollably into the left lane. the engine was turned off and restarted. the vehicle resumed normal operation. an authorized dealer replaced the steering column and motor. the vehicle exhibited a clanking noise after the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000. the current mileage was 109,619. | |||
| 09/10/2009 | 89000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the power steering failed while driving 20 mph which made it difficult to control the steering wheel. the dealer stated that the power steering column needed to be replaced. the gm manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that there were no warranties for his vehicle. the failure mileage was 89,000. updated 01/19/10 *bf updated 01/20/10 | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 51000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. intermittently while driving the power steering failed without any prior warnings . the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the technician stated that the steering column needed to be replaced at an expense of $600.00. the vehicle was not repaired. he filed report number 71-771233424 with the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 51,000. updated 12/8/09 *cn updated 12/09/09.*jb | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that he experienced difficulty while steering. when making right and left turns there was a noise in the steering column. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000. the current mileage was 62,000. | |||
| 02/28/2008 | 50000 | 1 | 12/06/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 65 mph, the steering column locked up for a brief moment. when it unlocked, the vehicle spun out of control and struck a pole on the side of the interstate. a police report was filed. the insurance company did a crash inquiry and, according to their information, there were nineteen similar failures. the powertrain was unknown. the current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000. update (phone): the rack and pinion was discovered to be faulty after the crash. prior to the crash, a firestone shop recommended that the rack-and pinion be replaced but the consumer denied authorization to do the work. | |||
| 11/21/2007 | 400000 | 1 | 09/28/2006 |
| I bought a pontiac g6 in sep 06 and in nov 07 it started knocking in the front end. i took it to a dealer and was informed that the steering column and the steering shaft are bad. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 1 | 02/08/2007 | |
| I recently bought a used pontiac g6 (2006) shortly after driving the car for less than six months the steering wheel began to shake when i would brake at high speeds. i took my car in and they said that the rotors needed to be re-machined and that they were under warranty. now, 10,000 miles later the wheel is shaking again and i am in fear of the same problem. not to mention the wheel has been making clicking/bumping noise when it is turned and a creaking tension noise. i don't know what is wrong with the rotors but i cannot afford to have them re-machined/turned every 10,000 miles because it is not under warranty. i also feel the car is not safe if there are problems with the steering column in a 2 year old car. *tr | |||
| 03/15/2007 | 22000 | 2 | 07/18/2006 |
| Power steering computerized module failed during highway driving at high rate of speed. power steering loss alert appeared on radio. wheel of car locked; vehicle was rendered unsteerable causing crash and personal injury. vehicle had this exact module repaired at dealership two weeks prior when power steering was lost in the same manner w/the same warning alert, but first instance occurred at a 2mph speed in parking lot. | |||
| 08/31/2006 | 1 | 07/21/2006 | |
| My 2006 pontiac g6 was involved in an accident on the interstate. traffic had slowed down to about 25 mph and the vehicle behind did not notice and struck my vehicle at about 60 mph. this force pushed my vehicle into the vehicle in front of it. the driver was wearing their seat belt and shoulder strap at the time. during this incident, the steering wheel along with the main shaft came free of the column and was sitting in the driver's lap when the vehicle came to a stop. the airbags did not deploy and the wiring harness was still attached to the steering wheel. my main concern was that, with the steering wheel in the driver's lap with the shaft sticking straight up, the driver could have been impaled with the shaft through their jaw and up through their skull if the airbag had deployed at that time. i do have a digital picture of the steering wheel placed loosely back into the column if you need to see it. *jb | |||
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Letter from senator brown on behalf of constituent regarding a letter she received from gm informing her of a potential problem with her 2006 pontiac g6 (dot/i#2010-1254-respond to cleveland, oh office) *tgw the consumer received a letter in the mail, that stated owners of some 2006 pontiac g6 vehicles equipped with electric steering may lose power steering without warning and it would require more effort to steer the vehicle properly at lows speeds. *jb | |||
| 01/13/2010 | 54700 | 1 | 10/03/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 35 mph the power steering light flashed on the dashboard and the power steering began to malfunction. the steering wheel became difficult to control. a local mechanic informed the contact that the power steering assist motor needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not covered by a warranty and that he would be responsible for the repairs. the failure and current mileages were 54,700. updated 5/6/10 *cn updated 05/20/10.*jb | |||
| 01/03/2010 | 48000 | 1 | 04/01/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 25 mph the power steering light flashed on the dashboard and the power steering malfunctioned. the contact had to shut off the vehicle and restart it to reset the power steering. the contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer. the failure could have caused a crash to occur. the failure mileage was 48,000. updated 04/20/10 | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 6000 | 1 | 11/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated that the electric power assist steering would cause the vehicle to change lanes without any assistance from the driver. the vehicle would dart from one direction to another without the driver moving the steering wheel at all. the manufacturer stated that the warranty was extended for the two previous year's models for the same failure; however, they would not assume liability for the 2006 models. the failure has become progressively worse. the failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 60,799. updated 8/18/09 *cn updated 08/21/09.*jb | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 41000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while making a left turn at approximately 15 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the power steering then immediately failed. she had to use both hands to control the steering wheel. there was no crash. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer the following day. the mechanic stated that the failure was related to the electric power steering motor, and advised that the motor be replaced at the cost of $370. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 41,000. | |||
| 12/28/2007 | 34000 | 55 | 07/01/2006 |
| Power steering losing power and unable to steer. *tr | |||
| 01/08/2007 | 10000 | 15 | 11/06/2006 |
| Power steering stops working, front of car vibrates when driving above 55mph. *tr | |||
| 02/21/2008 | 46000 | 1 | 02/04/2007 |
| I have had this problem with the power steering electrical system when the car was under warranty and now that it is not under warranty, i have to pay all this money to get it fixed. *tr | |||
| 02/20/2008 | 45300 | 20 | 01/08/2007 |
| A few weeks ago when it first became cold out, i noticed that occasionally when starting my car it would say power steering on my driver information center and i would be unable to turn my wheel due to not having any power steering. when this would happen i would turn my car off and restart it as many as 4 times before i would finally have power steering. then on 2/20/2008 i was driving on the freeway and my driver information center told me that i had no power steering. i pulled over to the side of the freeway and stopped my car and shut it off. when i turned it back on i had power steering again. *tr | |||
| 01/25/2007 | 38814 | 1 | 07/17/2006 |
| I have a 2006 pontiac g6 sedan, it has 38,934 miles on it, last week i began having difficulty steering the car and then it began to make an awful noise at first when turning then when driving straight. i took the car to my mechanic who informed me of a problem with the power steering box and column. i was told this was under investigation and would like to add my car to the problem. my mechanic stated that it would have to go back to gm for all repairs. *tr | |||
| 03/16/2007 | 1 | 03/14/2007 | |
| My powersteering went out. when i start my car it automatically turns to the left. now i cant even drive my car. i was coming back from new orleans with my 3 kids from the holidays and my power steering messed up. i would like it fixed that can kill someone when driving down the road. don't you think you should do it right and fix the problem before someone either gets seriously injured or killed. *tr | |||
| 01/03/2008 | 2 | 04/12/2007 | |
| Started car and let run for 20 minutes before work because of the cold morning. went to leave and could not turn left or right. muscled the steering wheel back and forth for a few minutes and it seemed to help. did the same thing this afternoon while trying to leave work for home. did the same thing as this morning. after a few miles of driving the steering seemed freed up and had no other problems. i will see what happens tomorrow and if it happens again i will be making a trip to the stealership. car is an '06 g6 sedan with 48,000 miles.*cn | |||
| 12/16/2007 | 40165 | 1 | 03/13/2006 |
| My 2006 pontiac g6 gt lost ability to steer while pulling in to my driveway. this lasted for 2 minutes with no power steering and very difficult to try and turn the wheel at all. i guess it was a good thing we were not on a curvy road or on the highway needing to turn. the info panel on the car indicated a power steering error right after it happened. i restarted the car about 1/2 hour later and it acted normal at that point. we will not drive the car again until it is fixed. you must be able to steer and stop a vehicle to drive safely. this pontiac is not safe. it only has 40,000 miles on it. *tr | |||
| 09/17/2007 | 35000 | 1 | 10/16/2006 |
| 06 pontiac g6- loud clunking in front end. power steering rack replaced at 35,200 miles. car has had noise since purchased with 15,000mi. car still has strange steering, loose wobbly feel. car also has extreme torque steering when accelerating hard, pulls hard to the left. car has had warped rotors since 20,000mi. i replaced all rotors and pads with new at 35,000mi. front rotors were totally worn out. all pads were more than 3/4 worn. *tr | |||
| 11/28/2007 | 11 | 08/11/2007 | |
| Recently when i am driving my power steering will disable itself and then i have to drive without it. the thing that i am concerned about is that weather is a major factor in northern ohio and what if i am driving on a snow covered road and the power steering disables. i am assuming that there would be some sort of accident and or injury. i have searched the internet to find more information about the electronically power steering on the pontiac g6 and discovered that there has already been an investigation opened. can you please update me on the status of the investigation and file another complaint with pontiac on my behalf. thank you for any help you may provide. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2006 | 12000 | 15 | 03/06/2006 |
| This complaint is pertaining to a 2006 pontiac g6. since july 2006 i have been experiencing a loss of power steering while parallel parking. this occurs approximately 3 times a week. i do not experience this loss of power steering any other time except when parallel parking. i live in an area where you can only parallel park, so this is a major problem. i have been stuck partially in spaces and partially on the street, not being able to move my car numerous times. i notified the dealer that sold the car, and reported that they can look to see what they can do, however, the cost is dependent upon the warranty. *tr | |||
| 10/30/2007 | 55000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 pontiac g6. the car has been difficult to start. then i was making a right hand turn at a stoplight stopped waiting for traffic to clear and the steering wheel got real tight then the power steering message came on the radio. it was very difficult to steer after that. i contacted the dealer and they stated it was a fuse. it has been to the dealer twice before for a grinding in the steering when the weather is cold but they claim everything was fine. *tr | |||
| 09/25/2007 | 40000 | 1 | 10/01/2006 |
| Power steering randomly locks making it hard to control vehicle. have had a few near hits but starting to scare me to drive. *jb | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 2 | 05/28/2006 | |
| Power steering failure. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 25000 | 60 | 06/15/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while driving 75 mph the power steering would turn on and off. the steering wheel was jerking left to right. the vehicle was pulled over, however; the steering wheel continued to jerk. the dealer was unable to determine how to repair the failure. the current mileage was 26,000 and the failure mileage was 25,000. | |||
| 05/12/2007 | 33266 | 3 | 11/15/2006 |
| 2006 pontiac g6 - i have had the car into dealer three times for steering problems. first repair was a replacement of steering rack and electric drive. unit failed 2 weeks later and electric motor was replaced again. three weeks after that steering started to make a popping noise during right turns. dealer greased a joint but there is still a hard spot in the steering wheel when turning in that direction. i have not suffered an accident but am fearful of the performance of the steering due to all of the problems that i and others have encountered so far. *jb | |||
| 06/25/2007 | 42000 | 7 | 05/13/2006 |
| While driving on interstate i lost power steering. after losing control, and regained my composure and pulled over to the side. reading the message board that said power steering was gone, i continued on home. the new part will cost $352.oo plus labor to fix. the steering continued to go on and off. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2007 | 2 | 11/15/2005 | |
| Complaint is about the 2006 pontiac g6. before power steering failure the vehicle will have a hard time starting . shortly after the power steering will seize, making the car impossible to steer. fortunately, there has been no accident to date. vehicle was taken to the dealership , and the sensor for the power steering was reset. less than a week later the problem happened again, and the dealership wanted totroubleshoot the vehicle again. the estimate for repair was $1200 and up.*ak | |||
| 05/16/2007 | 6 | ||
| The power steering in the 2006 pontiac g6 sedan has been failing recently. at first, the steering wheel was much freer when turning left and very tight when turning right. the problem was intermittent but is occurring more frequently now. i am now getting a total failure of power steering along with the power steering message on the display. when this occurs i have to stop and turn off the car and restart. sometimes, it operates properly, but today it continued to fail after three different attempts to restart. all of this occurred in the span of one mile. although was not involved in an accident, i have very serious concerns about this problem. *ak | |||
| 12/30/2006 | 10480 | 1 | 09/01/2006 |
| While going around a curve, power steering message came on console. i lost all power steering. i had to restart car to get the power steering back on. i took it to dealer, they are going to replace the steering column, since there isn't a power steering pump it is all electrical and the switch is in the column. they don't know when the piece will come in, but they said i could drive it and if it goes out again, it won't do any harm, just be a surprise. i pray that it doesn't go out going at a higher speed around a curve. *jb | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 11/26/2007 | 1 | 02/07/2006 | |
| I brought my car brand new with only 2miles on my car. i have a 2006 g6 and i have 26,000miles on my car and today i had to replace my steering gear / core on my car. my car is new, why am i replacing a steering gear on a car with less miles on it? also, after researching on line, i notice that it was a recall on the airbags and i was never notified. *tr | |||
| 08/16/2006 | 16131 | 2 | 03/31/2006 |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 with a current odometer reading of 28438 miles. the vehicle was purchased with an odometer reading of 4936 miles as a new vehicle. the contact stated that on 8/16/06 the vehicle began to have a strong vibration in the steering column when turning. after the vehicle was taken to stokes hodges pontiac of thomson ga the contact was told by the service person that the vehicle was serviced prior to the purchase on 3/31/06 for vibration problems of the front suspension and steering. the contact was told at time of the repair of 8/16/06 that a service bulletin 06-02-32-0007 had been issued for the power steering gear. this was replaced on 8/19/06. the contact mentioned that service she was shown a file regarding the vehicles previous repairs performed prior to the purchase on 3/31/06, which was information that was not disclosed at the purchase time. the contact filed a complaint since this was a safety problem, and the fact that the dealer did not provide this information and sold the vehicle as new. the failure mileage was 16,131 and the current mileage was 28,300.*ak the consumer stated the vehicle continues to exhibit a vibration when turning the wheel. updated 05/21/07*jb | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 02/15/2006 | 2200 | 1 | 02/11/2006 |
| 2006 pontiac g6 gtp rental car with approx 2,200 miles driving 25-35 mph for approx 30 min., lost power steering. pulled off road, smoke from grille, opened hood to find fire between fire wall and engine. due to loss of power steering, i presume power steering connection broke or hose split sending fluid on hot engine causing fire. fire was put out before it got big by passerby's soda. car was still drivable (engine had cooled - fire out), but had rental company pick it up just in case the fluid had not evaporated/burned off. *nm | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 12/13/2007 | 45350 | 2 | 08/31/2007 |
| While my wife and i were out for a drive, i started slowing down to go into a turn and with no warning the power steering went out. i turned the car off and upon restarting had my steering back. had this been my wife this happened to, she would probably have wrecked. upon coming home today my daughter told me that my wife called and said that the car needs ps fluid so she has apparently had the same problem. my wife uses this car to go to work and back and now this is going to worry me sick. please tell me what i can do. *tr | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/15/2008 | 5 | ||
| Driving down the road and slowed to go into a turn, power steering went completely out. *tr | |||
| 09/24/2007 | 44000 | 40 | 11/24/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. when starting the vehicle, the power steering locked. the failure also occurred while driving 30mph. she turned the engine off and was unable to steer to the left or the right. the contact had to wait a few seconds so that it would reset itself and restart. the dealer informed her that the sensor in the steering column would have to be replaced. the cost to repair the vehicle is $1,000. . the current and failure mileages were 44000. updated 01-10-08. *kb the power steering motor was replaced and the problem ceased. updated 12/31/07 | |||
| 03/15/2007 | 2 | ||
| 2006 pontiac g6. consumer states that the power steering malfunctioned causing loss of vehicle control. vehicle ran off the road and hit the guard rail. *mc the consumer stated she had a power steering problem 2 weeks prior and it was repaired at the dealership. the consumer was injured in the accident. (ohio traffic crash report) *jb a vehicle questionaire was mailed to customer to obtain additional information pertaining to the complaint. *tr | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 12/24/2007 | 58888 | 1 | 11/20/2005 |
| Failure of power steering in pontiac g6 indicated by power steering sensor. intermediate shaft and the power steering light sensor needs to be replaced. repair being done at sudbay motors, gloucester, ma. friends owning the same model & year had same problem and repair completed this year under warranty, my car is over the miles limit for warranty. *tr | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/24/2006 | 900 | 1 | 05/31/2006 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a pontiac g6 which was involved a crash in july 2006. the current and failure mileage were 900. the cv joint failed while driving at 40 mph. the contact heard a noise, and while driving the vehicle to the dealer, less than 5 minutes away, the contact lost control, hit another vehicle, and drove into a ditch. gm stated that the failure did not occur due to the cv boots, and that it could have been the tie rod end. the contact has a police report and photos. the police report was incorrect in stating that it was a head on collision. the contact and the other driver involved in the crash disagreed with the report. the vehicle hit a curb before going into the ditch. the impact was on the driver's side, there were 2 sets of skid marks. the insurance company stated the contact was at fault and cancelled her policy ,stating that she lost control of the vehicle. the driver was taken to the hospital via ambulance, and the passenger was bruised. the air bags deployed. due to the crash the contact needed knee surgery. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 10/16/2006 | 20645 | 1 | 04/13/2006 |
| 2006 pontiac g6 taken to dealer for noise in front when steering. dealer returned vehicle stating they could find nothing. appox 2 months later vehicle was taken back for same problem only worse. vehicle was returned with dealership stating the rack and pinion need replaced along with a right front hub (wheel baring) but the parts needed ordered. one week later dealer contacted and stated parts were on back order. the vehicle is hard to control with these problems. later told this is a very common problem and parts cannot be produced fast enough to correct them all. service department stated vehicle was ok to drive. *nm | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 5000 | 6 | 10/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while attempting to make a right or left turn at 35 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the dealer replaced the steering column and electrical wires; however, the vehicle is currently making a noise when placed in reverse or park. the dealer stated that the cause of failure was the steering rack and it needed to be replaced. the current mileage was 32,490 and failure mileage was 5,000. | |||
| 05/12/2007 | 33266 | 3 | 11/15/2006 |
| 2006 pontiac g6 - i have had the car into dealer three times for steering problems. first repair was a replacement of steering rack and electric drive. unit failed 2 weeks later and electric motor was replaced again. three weeks after that steering started to make a popping noise during right turns. dealer greased a joint but there is still a hard spot in the steering wheel when turning in that direction. i have not suffered an accident but am fearful of the performance of the steering due to all of the problems that i and others have encountered so far. *jb | |||
| 11/09/2006 | 18000 | 3 | 11/09/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. while making a right turn, the contact heard a popping noise coming from underneath the vehicle. the dealer stated that the rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. the repair was performed twice, but the failure persists. the current mileage is 48,000 and failure mileage was 18,000. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 03/25/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Electric steering assist kicks in and out. steering wheel turned hard to the left on its own while i was going down the highway at 65mph. it took both hands to take back control. power steering light blinked on the radio. when i stopped the wheel was making clicking sounds and turning violently to the left and right. after restarting the car the steering temporarily went back to normal. i have been have similar problems with the steering for the past year. took to the dealar showing them bulletin # 10183 describing the exact problem for 2005 and 2006 g6's but they did nothing stating my vin # was not in the affected range. this is extremely dangerous and will kill someone. | |||
| 11/25/2007 | 4 | 03/06/2006 | |
| Problem with power steering. wheel becomes stiff and hard to turn while driving. power steering is not visible under the hood making it inaccessible. the vehicle's manual does not instruct where the power steering is located. called the dealer and they asked me to bring it in. results pending. *tr updated 12/09/08.*jb | |||