When turning the steering wheel in different directions, there is a clunking coming from the steering column. This also occurs when changing the direction of turning, moving or stationary, and in or out of gear. Upon further investigation, I found that the intermediate shaft was not lubricated as described in the GM recall affecting similar vehicles.

- Waterford, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving at approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering assist warn light illuminated. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000(steering) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,165.

- Dallas , TX, USA

When I was backing out of my driveway and when I turn the wheels my rack broke on the steering. The wheels would only turn half way to the right. I am lucky I was not on the highway when the rack broke.

- Dayton, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving at approximately 5 mph exiting a parking lot, the power steering seized. The contact stated that the power steering indicator illuminated. This was a recurring failure. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician performed unknown repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 148,361.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

While putting vehicle in gear it jerks very hard. When driving, the vehicle shifts really hard and while driving, the security light comes on and it shuts down. While in reverse, the brake light continues to blink off and on. Took to transmission shop and put it on test they said wiring was bad. Took it to dealer and they didn't fix it. Also, they fix recall for power strain and gear shift cable and car been acting up ever since service light on and not changing properly.

- Batesville, MS, USA

2006 Pontiac G6. Consumer writes in regards to steering wheel locked up while driving and other vehicle issues. The consumer stated while driving, a message light and alarm went off simultaneously while the steering wheel locked up. The consumer had very limited steering capabilities. By the time she was able to get the vehicle stopped, she had no control of the steering. The consumer stated the vehicle was supposedly repaired due to a recall back in October 2014.

- Bothell, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be turned off and back on in order for the steering to be restored. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

- Lenexa, KS, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While in reverse, the power steering seized and the vehicle crashed into a pole. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The dealer diagnosed that the torque sensor assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.

- Lawrenceville, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving various speeds, a clanking noise emitted from the steering column. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column yokes failed and the steering shaft would need to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

- Hawthorne, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in July of 2014 to be repaired for NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). In may of 2015, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired for NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The contact stated that both recall repairs failed on the vehicle and the steering wheel was completely locked up. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but not repaired because the dealer would not inspect the vehicle and repair it again. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle would not be repaired because the mileage was too high. The failure mileage was 102,570.

- Canton, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While making a right turn at 55 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced under NHTSA campaign number:14V153000 (steering). The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,070.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

Message displayed on dic stating "power steering". a few days later it went out while driving making it incredibly difficult to turn at lower speeds.

- South Bend, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving at 20 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

- Mogadore , OH, USA

The steering wheel will not lock in place. It moves up and down even while driving. It also does not sit evenly in the steering column well.

- North Chesterfield, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the power steering failed. The steering became difficult to maneuver and a humming sound emitted from the steering column. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the transmission slipped and the vehicle accelerated while in first and second gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 122,000.

- Radcliff, KY, USA

When driving it would lock to turn and it would also shake.

- Bronx , NY, USA

When going around a curve it is like it loses traction and pulls to the left real bad or going over railroad tracks it has new struts and been aligned three times and two set of new tires and new bearings and tie rods and still haven't fix it.

- Mt. Carmel, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer who both diagnosed that the steering column assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by the mechanic. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000. Updated 7/29/15 updated 10/2/2017

- North Massapequa, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle jerked and jolted across the highway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on two other occasions and was repaired both times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000. Updated 4/29/15

- St. Louis, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 4/22/15 updated 9/28/2017

- Efland, NC, USA