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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 53 / 3
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 30 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 74,756 miles
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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.
- Fayetteville, TN, USA
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.
- Winnetka, IL, USA
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.
- Roanoke , VA, USA
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.
- Bloomingdale, GA, USA
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.
- Glendale Heights, IL, USA
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.
- Waconia, MN, USA
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.
- Waterloo, IL, USA
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.
- Fairmont, MN, USA
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 for my deductible.
- Palm Bay, FL, USA
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. Something needs to be done about this car it is unsafe to drive!!!!
- Palm Bay, FL, USA
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!
- Palm Bay, FL, USA
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.
- La Marque, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel began to shake and jerk abnormally. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where he was advised that the steering gear rack assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls for the year make and model vehicle. The failure mileage was 65,000.
- Bear Creek, WI, USA
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.
- Colorado Springs , CO, USA
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.
- Vacaville, CA, USA
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.
- Kentwood, MI, USA
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.
- Madison, AL, USA
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.
- Knoxville, TN, USA
While driving the car, the power steering message came on the display. A few seconds later the power steering went out.
- House Springs, MO, USA
- Enid, OK, USA