10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
53 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
30 / 1
Average Mileage:
75,280 miles

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problem #502

Oct 102010

G6

  • 78,982 miles
2006 Pontiac G6 base 4 cyl had stiff steering and eventually locked up while turning going 35mph. Had to pull over. Radio computer informed me that the power stereing had failed. Took to dealership where they replaced the steering motor. 3 months later, the same problem only worse. Steering completely locked up while going 60mph on the highway. Hit a median, nearly caused a pile up on I-69, had to have the vehicle towed where they were unable to determine the cause.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #501

Jan 142011

G6 4-cyl

  • 54,000 miles
Power steering failure. This is not right when Pontiac knows that there is a problem. Will we need deaths of will this be fixed under recall.

- Lewiston, NY, USA

problem #500

Jan 202011

G6

  • 91,000 miles
I own a 2006 Pontiac G6. I lost my powersteering on the way to work this morning and it was very difficult to control the vehicle. I feel that this is very dangerous, and could have resulted in an accident. After doing some research I have learned that there have been ongoing issues with the power steering in these vehicles.

- Littleton, NC, USA

problem #499

Jan 052011

G6 6-cyl

  • 115,000 miles
Electrical steering switch is going bad, making car unable to steer.

- Franklin, IN, USA

problem #498

Dec 142010

G6 4-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
While driving about 55 mph, I approached a curve and put on brakes slightly. While entering the curve the power steering froze, and I could not turn momentarily. The power steering came back on and I over compensated for the loss of steering. I spun out of control, hitting an embankment with my rear wheel. The car flipped and landed on its wheels. I went to the hospital with a partially collapsed lung, bruised ribs, bruised sternum, back injury, and neck injuries.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #497

Jan 102011

G6

  • 16,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Pontiac G6. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the power steering assist failed intermittently without warning, causing limited steering capabilities. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the power steering assist motor would need to be replaced after performing a diagnostic. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer in regards to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

- Sturtevant, MI, USA

problem #496

Jan 062011

G6

  • 51,753 miles
Power steering failure, randomly shuts off, vehicle difficult to steer, causes car to veer out of control.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #495

Jan 012011

G6 6-cyl

  • 65,000 miles
Power steering stops working while driving with no warning and does not work again until I stop the car, turn off and restart the engine.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #494

Sep 152010

G6

  • 53,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While parking the vehicle and driving between 2 and 5 mph the power steering failed. She stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and that it began to shake. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer for the failure. The failure was constant and was on going for the last three to four months. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage were 57,000.

- East Boston, MA, USA

problem #493

Dec 272010

G6 6-cyl

  • 72,000 miles
Power steering malfunction with onboard computer notification.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #492

Dec 152010

G6 4-cyl

  • 71,000 miles
During the last couple of weeks, my steering in my G6 has been getting tight. On Wednesday Dec. 15, 2010 while in the driveway, it complete froze up. I could not turn the wheel left or right and when I attempted, the lights dimmed on the car as thought a electrical problem was occurring.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #491

Dec 152010

G6

  • 68,000 miles
Power steering locks up while driving down the freeway.

- Beaverton, OR, USA

problem #490

Dec 132010

G6

  • 86,000 miles
Electric power steering has gone out in car.

- Jackson, MS, USA

problem #489

Dec 092010

G6

  • 135,000 miles
I'm a owner of a 06 G6 in my vehicle has been having so many front end problems I have been out of so much money. Recently while on my way to work the power steering fail. It was hard for me to turn but I pulled on the side of the road and restarted my car. Several time in one day I had to restart it. I received a letter about a month ago with "special coverage" not a recall. My car is over the mileage so im not able to get it fix. It should be something GMC should be able to do because I just cannot afford to get this fix. GM is at fault im praying for something to happen for us(G6 owners) before something bad transpire from this. I don't not what to do at this point.

- Charleston, MS, USA

problem #488

Nov 192010

G6

  • 59,980 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving approximately 60 mph the contact turned the steering wheel toward the left in order to merge into the left lane to prevent a crash. The steering wheel locked and the contact could not control the vehicle which caused the vehicle to crash into the median on the highway. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,980.

- Alsip, IL, USA

problem #487

Dec 012010

G6

  • 50,000 miles
Its about my Pontiac G6 2006 it has power steering serious problems it goes off while driving please make sure of this.

- Doral, FL, USA

problem #486

May 092008

G6

  • 50,015 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering failed and the power steering light illuminated. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who stated that the power steering motor and column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 50,015.

- Bridgeport , CT, USA

problem #485

Dec 022010

G6

  • 84,700 miles
Power steering on the vehicle stopped working without warning as I was turning. The driver information center displayed a "steering wheel" message. Luckily it was at a low enough speed and with no other cars behind or in front of me that I could stop safely. After turning the car off and back on, the problem was resolved.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

problem #484

Dec 022010

G6

  • 106,123 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact was driving 2-5 mph and attempting a left turn from a traffic stop when the power steering failed. The contact put the vehicle in park and turned the vehicle off. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The manufacturer advised the contact to have an authorized dealer perform a diagnostic test on the vehicle to determine repairs. In addition, the manufacturer advised that they were aware of the failure and offered to assist with the cost of parts but the contact would be liable for labor costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,123 and the current mileage was 106,150.

- Versailles, MO, USA

problem #483

Nov 292010

G6

  • 70,200 miles
In the past few weeks, the steering wheel has been shaking to the left and right while the vehicle is stop. I did not think anything of it until I stop at a traffic light. The steering wheel lock up and could not move left or right. The information center on the radio displayed a power steering warning. I was stuck in the middle of the road until minutes later I turned on the car again and regain control of the steering wheel.

- Forest Park, GA, USA

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