10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
88,992 miles

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problem #76

Oct 282008

G6

  • 75,000 miles
I own a 2005 Pontiac G6 V6. Every time I turn on my A/C, my power steering goes out. If I turn off my vehicle and restart it, my power steering is restored until I try to use my air again. This is an ongoing problem I have had for over a year now. I have hit a guard rail because as I turned into the curve, my power steering went and the wheel yoked to the left causing me to hit the guard rail. This is a problem GM is aware of as they fixed the problem in the newer 07 model. Many people have paid to fix this problem only to have it happen again because it is the 05 parts. How about a recall"???"

- Davie, FL, USA

problem #75

Jul 312009

G6

  • 59,500 miles
We have a 2005 Pontiac G6, the power steering fails while driving the vehicle. Power steering will reset if the car is turned off then will fail again after only a few seconds of driving, what needs to be done to have a recall issued as this could cause serious injury or death.

- Cameron, NC, USA

problem #74

Jun 262009

G6

  • 56,000 miles
My power steering warning light comes on and my power steering is tight and makes a clunking warning when I turn. Have not had a wreck yet but am afraid that it might happen, needs to be corrected as a recall. Thank you 2005 Pontiac

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #73

Jul 272009

G6

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving 50 mph, the power steering locked up and the corresponding warning light illuminated. The steering became so loose that the contact lost steering ability and veered into oncoming traffic. She was able to safely maneuver the vehicle into a parking area. She turned off the vehicle and waited approximately five minutes. When she restarted the vehicle, it returned to normal. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer to determine the cause of the failure. She will also notify the manufacturer. Upon further investigation, the contact discovered that the power steering failure was produced by a failed sensor. The entire steering column would have to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

- Archbold, OH, USA

problem #72

Jun 012009

G6

  • 52,000 miles
The steering column in my 2005 G6 GT is making a horrible clunking noise when the wheel is turned either left or right, this is an ongoing problem with the Pontiac G6 and it seems to be getting worse by the day, I began noticing this clunking about a month ago (June 2009) was sitting at a stop light turning wheel left and right when I noticed this noise. Nothing has been done yet to fix it and I haven't had any accidents yet, but this car has been nothing but a headache since day 1, not to mention very expensive to repair, I currently have 56,700 miles on it. I feel that this should be taken very seriously, if this part of the steering locks up at random driving it or not, who is to say someone won't be badly injured or killed.

- Spokane Valley, WA, USA

problem #71

Jul 232009

G6

  • 38,950 miles
1.) steering on 2005 G6 GT pulls car to left and right intermittently, seemingly without any cause, nearly causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Had car professionally aligned and care still pulls and appears to be getting worse. 2.) it seems to occur every 1/4 to 1/2 mile. 3.) had car aligned as described above but did not help. Previously, had received notice from Pontiac in early ownership of car that power steering had a problem. Contact dealer in 2005 regarding notice and was told not all cars were effected and if problem had not presented I didn't need to do anything about it. Will contact Pontiac dealership to see if they still have remedy. See others have had issues on blogs without resolution.

- Hermitage, PA, USA

problem #70

Jul 152009

G6

  • 64,000 miles
2005 Pontiac G6 lost power steering without notice. Indicator light came on dash after this occurred and stated power steering on the information screen but no warning. Because the vehicle was unable to be controlled the vehicle went into the oncoming lane in traffic on a curve, narrowly missing oncoming vehicles. This is dangerous!!!!! GM Pontiac has not issued a recall for this even though they state they have offered a courtesy gesture to extend the warranty to 7 years / 70,000 miles for the power steering component. This is serious and must be considered for recall. GM has admitted there is a problem--obviously if they have issues a courtesy bulletin--yet no owners have been notified--we do currently receive any recall notices but nothing in this regard. This could have caused serious injury or death and needs to be investigated immediately.

- West Baldwin, ME, USA

problem #69

Jul 122009

G6

  • 79,383 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving at a low speed, the power steering light illuminated, followed by a loss of power steering. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle in order to regain power steering ability; however, the power steering light remained illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and they stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact did not notice any failures beforehand. The current and failure mileages were 79,383.

- Fenton, MI, USA

problem #68

Jun 132009

G6

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving in reverse at 5 mph, the contact lost control of the power steering. The vehicle struck a pole. He turned off and restarted the vehicle. He continued driving, but the power steering was inoperative. Two days later, he took the vehicle to the dealer after calling the GM manufacturer. The dealer replaced the power steering module, which was an internal failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #67

Jun 172009

G6

  • 81,000 miles
Power steering failure.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #66

Jun 162009

G6

  • 89,500 miles
My power steering light had been coming on intermittently for the past few days. Yesterday while leaving a parking garage the power steering light came on. I continued driving and as I went to turn the wheel, the power steering went out while making a left turn (5-8mph). I nearly ran into a pillar in the parking garage. I turned the car off and back on and the problem went away, but the power steering light stayed illuminated. After searching the internet for some time, I came across hundreds of similar problems. A few of the same problems occurred while people where driving on the interstate which could have been deadly if someone would have been going around a turn or just switching lanes. I just don't understand why there hasn't been a recall to fix this problem. The car industry want us to stick behind american made products but are unwilling to fix potentially deadly problems until the inevitable occurs and someone losses their life because of a problem they know about. Maybe that's why many are buying quality made foreign made products. Over the five years I had the car I have had numerous problems this car has been a money pit. The hood latch broke, the power window motor went. The rotors have to be replaced more often than I change the oil ( that's ridiculous), the bearings went bad, the six disc factory cd player stops working and sticks constantly, the blower for the heater and ac only works on high, the panoramic sunroof leaks which has caused water to accumulate in the trunk and now their is a mildew smell ect.........

- Wexford , PA, USA

problem #65

Jun 122009

G6

  • 73,000 miles
Owner of a Pontiac 2005 G6. I have had it in to the dealership in the past to work on a knocking noise in the steering column. During hotter months the knocking noise is more active. I have had it in at least twice to the dealer to deal with this. The last time it was serviced they claimed it was the I shaft. It was lubed and repositioned. There was also noise from steering gear. The gear was replaced and set toe in. As of this last Friday, June 12th, I was driving home from out of town and the "power steering" message showed up on my console. I figured there must be something wrong with the fluid and had my son get the booklet out of the glove box. The power steering was drastically tightening up. This startled me since it involved navigating traffic and getting it off the road especially since I also had my son with me. We pulled off the road and could not locate a specific area for putting in power steering fluid. The car was taken to the Pontiac dealership. We were told this was a computer issue with the car - there is no hydraulics - and that the steering column must be replaced for $750. I, too, am filing my complaint with NHTSA today for the safety of families when in transportation. This has been a huge inconvenience to us especially when the car has been in for service for the same similar reasons that others are filing their complaint! when I read that others as well lost power to others, this highly concerns me! I am also not satisfied that without a recall, only a replacement part my be used to fix the problem until an actual recall is ordered and the actual problem is fixed. This means I will still have to worry about driving my vehicle and be cautious of the problem happening again. This is not a suitable alternative for the consumers who have purchased these vehicles!

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #64

Jun 032009

G6

  • 78,000 miles
I've been having problems with my power steering in my 2005 Pontiac G6 GT and I have read and seen hundreds of other people having the same problem and many having accidents due to this issue. This should be a number 1 concern where it can lead to accidents. I had it go on me while making a left hand turn, im so glad the car coming in opposite directing realized I was having trouble.

- Ottawa, 00, USA

problem #63

Jun 122009

G6

  • 30,000 miles
Problem with 2005 Pontiac G6. Steering column and power steering rack has a popping noise and occasionally power steering acts like its is going out. This is an on going problem with these G6's. despite the fact that Pontiac is now filing bankrupt, something should be done to help those who cannot afford to buy a new car to have the problems with the G6's resolved. This occurs every single time the vehicle is driven only getting worse even after replacing the rack and pinion and numerous trips to a mechanic to try to find another solution. G6's have faulty steering/chassis serious problems know to causes accidents as I'm sure some have already been reported to NHTSA according to other internet comments on the G6's. thank you for taking the time to read this complaint.

- St Joseph, MO, USA

problem #62

Jun 092009

G6

  • 87,569 miles
Steering wheel locked up on highway, had to get off road, had my 12 yr old son in car, was over 1 hour from home. This could of been deadly situation, especially on interstate, was told by friend that she also had same problem with her G6, went online to research and found many complaints, and nothing has been done to warn GM owners to get car checked. This is safety hazard and does someone have to get killed if not already for something to be done about this.

- Dixon, MO, USA

problem #61

May 202009

G6

  • 83,000 miles
Power steering system is bad.

- Beechgrove, TN, USA

problem #60

Apr 282009

G6

  • 62,000 miles
Power steering went out in my 2005 Pontiac G6 almost causing a collision. I can't turn the car. I was on my way to work 45 miles away from home. Steering wheel just locked up when I was turning. Very scary! just happened this morning, so I have not had a chance to repair it.

- Monett, MO, USA

problem #59

Jul 112006

G6

  • 9,000 miles
Well it all started for my stupid purchase of a ?!@#$% car, I have had numerous problems with this car costing me tons of money. 6 times I have had to replace my rotors and my brake pads because of a jolting shaking feeling with this car and I was told that the rotors are warped and that they need to be replaced. They never changed the rotors all they did was mill them down, 3 times they milled them down and the problem kept coming back until my warranty ran out they said your on your own. Sometimes I try to start my car and it will shake and put and die out and then it I will try it again and it will start, but I have had my car not start back up 2 times and had to get it towed and fixed and all they said was it was a dead battery but this happened 2 times with in a year and it still happens now. I started my car and started to drive and my steering wheel would violently jolt it self to the left and the right and it actually hurt my wrist from this and then the car died out and had to pay for towing and problem was a dead battery is what they said. Passenger door some how filled up with water and caused all my electrical to go haywire in my car and showing door ajar over and over again and it would go off causing my interior lights to not go off, my flood lights wouldn't work, cd player and radio only work when they want to work now, and some of the lights in the car go on and off when they want. Power arm in my car has been replaced 2 times already costing me a fortune and it needs to be replaced again, wonder if that has to do with the shotty rotors and brake problems. After revealing this to GM all I have heard back from them was to take it in a get a diagnostic test which I will have to pay for and then they might do something about it. Don"T buy any Pontiac cars, the warranty only means if there is a problem they will do nothing to fix it and when warranty is up your on your own. Still haven't had anything resolved with this vehicle.

- Orland Park, IL, USA

problem #58

Jul 152006

G6

  • miles
Steering column clunks when turning, sometimes causes steering problems, hard to steer. This is on a 2005 Pontiac G6 GT. Had column replaced twice under warranty, needs replaced again, vehicle is not under warranty any more.

- Lebanon, PA, USA

problem #57

Mar 262009

G6

  • 59,000 miles
We own a 2005 Pontiac G6 which we bought new, and my wife drives the car. It's been a good car. But, when it was new Pontiac had to fix a clunky steering problem after only one year (under warranty). 59K miles, and 4 years later, the steering clunk returned. It only clunked when the car was not moving and when you turned the steering right and left. When moving it didn't do it. However before the clunk sound started again, about two months before to be exact (at 56K miles), the car was steering oddly on the road. It would shift to the left and right quickly, following ruts and making the car hard to keep on the road. It was a genuine safety hazard, but my wife didn't say anything to me about it. On flat roads it was okay. When I drove her car and discovered the steering problem I went nuts. Very unsafe situation. I called paul masse Pontiac in woonsocket, ri (where I bought the car) and asked if it was safe to drive the car and they said it was. Still, we had them repair the steering wheel ($400) last week. What they told me was the crash extension (telescoping) part of the steering shaft now has a nylon bushing to keep the smaller extension shaft in place and lubricated. Now the car's steering has no clunk and it drives straight, even on rutty pavement. The way it had been driving was, in reality, was a safety issue and I plan to call my friends at paul masse and complain. I believe the steering on the Pontiac G6 is a national safety issue, particularly on the earlier cars.

- Uxbridge, MA, USA

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