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.

- Perris, CA, USA

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.

- Gardenia, CA, USA

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.

- Rutherfordton, NC, USA

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.

- New Albany, OH, USA

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 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.

- Morganton, NC, USA

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.

- Bee Branch, AR, USA

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.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

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.

- Hooper , UT, USA

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?

- Clark, NJ, USA

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.

- Bolivar, TN, USA

Clunking in steering...unsafe.

- Highlands Ranch, CO, USA

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.

- Lake Orion, MI, USA

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.

- College Station, TX, USA

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.

- Erie, PA, USA

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!

- Adams Center, NY, USA

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.

- Chester, VA, USA

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.

- Waterbury, CT, USA

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.

- Friendship, NY, USA

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.

- Odessa, TX, USA

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.

- Eau Claire, WI, USA