10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
53 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
30 / 1
Average Mileage:
74,756 miles

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problem #690

Aug 032013

G6 6-cyl

  • miles
This is the 2nd time I have had a problem with my steering wheel jamming up while the car is in motion on the highway, which is a very scary ordeal.the 1st time it happened I almost hit a city bus and had mi infant in the car. Called GM which advised me if it was the steering column assembly which they fixed in April 2013 now it August 2013 in im having the same problem I was on the highway in my steering wheel locked up on me out of no where, I was going 65mph which steering the car was very difficult to do while other cars are going at a fast rate I was scared for my life. Called GM once again had my car taken to a shop now I was told it was the motor in the steering wheel and that is not covered or on recall.. I have seen so many complaints about this same problem over the internet and GM has not done anything about it... GM wont do something until someone dies. But I will be going to the BBB, help me [xxx] and starting a petition something must be done so I will take matters into my own hands. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #689

Apr 052013

G6 6-cyl

  • miles
This is the 2nd time I have had a problem with my steering wheel jamming up while the car is in motion on the highway, which is a very scary ordeal.the 1st time it happened I almost hit a city bus and had mi infant in the car. Called GM which advised me if it was the steering column assembly which they fixed in April 2013 now it August 2013 in im having the same problem I was on the highway in my steering wheel locked up on me out of no where, I was going 65mph which steering the car was very difficult to do while other cars are going at a fast rate I was scared for my life. Called GM once again had my car taken to a shop now I was told it was the motor in the steering wheel and that is not covered or on recall.. I have seen so many complaints about this same problem over the internet and GM has not done anything about it... GM wont do something until someone dies. But I will be going to the BBB, help me [xxx] and starting a petition something must be done so I will take matters into my own hands. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #688

Jul 222013

G6

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 mph, the power steering assist failed and the power steering warning light illuminated after the failure. The contact was able to keep the steering wheel under control. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 120,000.

- Sheridan , CA, USA

problem #687

Jul 152013

G6 6-cyl

  • 187,000 miles
Power steering stopped while my daughter was exiting off the interstate. She had to stop and restart and then ran fine. Has had similar problems when backing up.

- Selah, WA, USA

problem #686

Jul 032009

G6

  • 55,000 miles
My wife and I own a Pontiac G6 and shortly after the first time we changed the brake pads on the front wheels, the rotors warped. Since the replacement of the first set of rotors we have been through 4 sets of rotors. It seems that the rotors warp within 10 to 20 thousand miles of installing new pads and rotors. Driving style does not seem to be the issue as this is a very common problem with this owners of this model car. Brake shops even say that it is probably the worst car made of brakes. Nothing we can do seems to fix it, aside from not driving the car because the pull from braking is so bad. This is a good car with a horribly engineered braking system.

- Suffolk, VA, USA

problem #685

Jul 032013

G6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was complete loss of power steering assist with the illumination of the warning indicator. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally without the warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 8/5/13

- Toms River, NJ, USA

problem #684

Mar 192012

G6 6-cyl

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the power steering failed with the illumination of the power steering failure warning message. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the power steering assist was repaired one year prior to the recurring failure. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #683

Mar 192012

G6 4-cyl

  • miles
My car started struggling to make left turns. It felt like my power steering went completely out. And after the turn, as I was bringing my wheel back around, there was an awful clunking sound. It cost me $1500 to fix. I noticed that many other Pontiac G6's were recalled, but not my 2006 Pontiac G6, even though I have heard countless reports of others have the same issue with their 2006 Pontiac G6.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

problem #682

May 102013

G6

  • 78,000 miles
Electric power steering fails to work. Unbelievably difficult to turn steering wheel and control car. Mechanical clicking sound has been heard since car had 14000 miles. Dealer insists this is normal.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #681

May 232013

G6 6-cyl

  • 162,000 miles
This happened before, and I took it to the dealer where I brought it, and they told me that there was not a recall on the power steering. This time it happened, I was just about to go into a left turn on to the freeway, when the steering was extremely hard to steer.

- Manteca, CA, USA

problem #680

May 162013

G6 4-cyl

  • 129,000 miles
I was on my way to a softball game, was going 65 on the fast lane, and all of sudden I read power steering on the radio, the car was still on but the gas didn't want to go and my wheel was tensed, there was a lot of traffic but I managed to get it to the left shoulder without causing an accident. The car was towed and has been parked ever since.

- Robstown , TX, USA

problem #679

Apr 152013

G6

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the power steering assist seized and the contact was unable to move the steering wheel. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a repair shop to perform a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 95,000. The current mileage was 97,000.

- Broadway , NC, USA

problem #678

Mar 212013

G6 4-cyl

  • 67,000 miles
Steering locks up, steering wheel jumps and jerks when turning the wheel.

- Grindstone , PA, USA

problem #677

Feb 212013

G6 6-cyl

  • 91,000 miles
Driving down road, power steering went out while driving, causing car to not turn sharp corner easily almost going into ditch.

- Jamestown, MO, USA

problem #676

Mar 282013

G6 6-cyl

  • 74,304 miles
Steering locks up; while driving making turns wheel locks, in street and in hwy going around 45mph almost causing accident. Very dangerous...

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #675

Apr 012007

G6 6-cyl

  • 3,000 miles
We bought this car brand new, and troubles started immediately. First thing was when you would turn the steering wheel it would make a popping noise, well returned it a few months after we bought it they said it was because of a cap, that use to be metal but are now plastic wears out, nothing dangerous but annoying. Well that was replaced 3 times before some kind of a rod was replaced. Then it always smelled of anti freeze. And would lose it, but they couldn't find any leak. Well after having it in having 2 radiators put in it, it still did lose fluid. Until recently I had an accident where a lady left her car in the middle of the highway and ran off and left it in the middle lanes coming off of a bridge a man slammed on his brakes and I hit the side of his bumper, and caused damage to the front of my car and I got a new front end and a new radiator again. Still leaked fluid. My husband after getting the car back from the repair shop found the leak and bought a part and fixed it himself. Pretty good after 3 radiators and all the techs working on it over the 6 yrs, he had to fix it. It has been in the shop right after I got it because when you would take off, it would act like it skipped a gear. But if I shifted w/the standard shift it wouldn't do it. They said there was no shavings in the transmission tray and all was fine. Took it back again for the same thing, they still said nothing was wrong with the transmission. But to this day about once or twice a week it will still skip when accelerating. I have had the motor on the convertible replaced right after I got it. The stereo was also replaced. The passenger side chair arm release, that allows you to let the seat up for someone to get in the back came off, they put another one on and no adhesive it stripped out again. Refused to fix it. I have all paperwork from all the repairs it has had, will list in anotherpost.

- Lumberton, TX, USA

problem #674

Mar 222013

G6 6-cyl

  • 145,997 miles
The electric power steering assist motor / module locked up almost causing a wreck. A real safety issue, that G.M.C had recalled to fix the problem, but they would only fix part of problem after saying they would fix all of it, so the car still has the problem. I just bought the car and had not made my first payment, when the power steering went out!

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #673

Feb 092013

G6 4-cyl

  • 81,373 miles
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.

- Romeoville, IL, USA

problem #672

Jan 262013

G6

  • 118,453 miles
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.

- Lynchburg, OH, USA

problem #671

Nov 062012

G6

  • 85,000 miles
Cid light chimes indicating power steering and check gas cap. Took car to dealer requires module to be replaced cost $600. 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 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.

- Jeddo, MI, USA

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