Clunking or popping when turning at low speeds.

- Eugene, OR, USA

When driving the steering wheel turns with ease to left but very hard to the right. There is also a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel. In doing some research it sounds like I am only one of many with this same issue. Either the power steering or electric steering is faulty and needs to be recalled before someone is killed when driving because the steering column has failed.

- Saint Stephen, MN, USA

The other day, I was driving to school and my car started shaking really bad. It was when I just hit about 55 mph. Then, 2 days later, I get a dinging and the words "power steering" showing up on my diu. I was going around a corner, so it was difficult to turn. I then started doing my research to find out a lot of 2006 G6 have this problem. I am pretty sure I have to replace the steering column, which will cost a lot of money. Which I don't have right now, being a college student.

- Port Clinton, OH, USA

Power steering locks up. Have to shut off and restart several times before it unlocks. Very unsafe. First time it happened I was backing out of driveway. Has happened several times since. Have researched problem and seems that many people with same car are having the same problem. I no longer have warranty but feel it should be covered by GM due to manufacture defect.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Power steering - electric power steering - on 2006 Pontiac G6 stops working while car is in motion. Turning car off and back on sometimes gets it working for a while, but eventually fails again while car is in motion.

- Lisle, IL, USA

My 2006 Pontiac G6 GT's power steering keeps failing. All of a sudden it will stop working and the radio will say power steering. GM should have a recall on this problem. There are forums all over the internet complaining about this.

- Salem, NH, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving 25 mph and making a turn, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. He was able to drive onto the emergency lane and shut the engine off. The contact was able to drive to his residence although the failure recurred. His local mechanic confirmed the power steering failed and repaired it. The dealer was not notified of the failure although it occurred approximately 20 times. The failure mileage was 63,700 and the current mileage was 63,571.

- Alexandria, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated the steering goes to the left whenever she is driving. The steering cannot turn to the right and the steering is very hard to turn. The steering column rattles with a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replace the power steering motor and intermediate steering shaft in September 2007. This failure is happening again but contact have not taken the vehicle to the dealer as yet. The failure mileage was 73,000. Updated 3/8/10 the dealer replaced the power steering motor and intermediate steering shaft. Updated 05/20/10.

- Lancaster, OH, USA

Power steering message displayed. Steering started to fail.

- Warren, OH, USA

My car is a Pontiac G6 2006, and I purchased it in October of 2006. My power steering started going out about 2 times a week for the past 6 months. Once I turn the car off and back on it works ok. Now it happens also while driving, or sitting idle. I'll feel the wheel stiffen. Luckily this has happened while I've been at a red light. This is a very major safety hazard.

- Cleveland Hts, HI, USA

I am hearing a clunking noise from the steering as I am turning. This has been in the shop 3 prior times for the same problem and it keeps returning. My warranty expired at 40000 miles and I now have 56000 miles. I feel this is a safety issue as it continues to get louder and worse the longer it is left unrepaired. So far only temporary fixes have been done by dealer. I believe this problem is the intermediary steering shaft. I have none of the parts and the dealer has managed to fix it 3 different ways, probably to avoid a recall issue.

- Columbiaville, MI, USA

Vehicle is a 2006 Pontiac G6 GT, driving at any speed a warning messages comes on the radio about the power steering, then a chime alerts you like a door chime. After words the power steering assist goes out and the driver loses all control to steer the car basically the car is unmanagable to steer safely. When the car is able to be steered it pulls hard to one direction and is very shaky. This has occurred 3 times in the last 2 days resulting in not being able to drive the vehicle. No repairs have been made yet to the vehicle, I have made an appointment on 2/1/2010 for service at a Pontiac dealer. I called GM and opened a claim about this problem as well. No crash or injuries were involved with these incidents but I feel that there is a high risk of crash or injuries with this situation.

- Barnegat, NJ, USA

Power steering light came on and immediately was unable to steer car. Almost hit a car. Has happened on two separate occasions.

- Slocomb, AL, USA

I have a 2006 Pontiac G6 when starting the car the power steering light comes on and when driving the car the steering wheel shakes violently I have been reading consumer reports and what I have found is scary the prob doesn't get any better I was told I needed to replace the steering column but several people said the prob returns after 3 to 6 months I have also read that the steering can go out while driving the car leaving you helpless in this death trap I fear since I am a woman that if this does happen I fear for my safety.

- Lodi, CA, USA

2006 Pontiac G6 GT - power steering keeps going out. Car clunks when turning, on highway shakes and is very hard to turn. Fear for my safety and my husband's and children that ride in car safety. Been happening since I got the car in 2007.

- Braselton, GA, USA

2006 Pontiac G6 GT June 1, 2009: At 19,000 miles the power steering light came on. Took it to the dealer - they replaced the steering column. January 22, 2010: At 35,000 miles, steering column rattles and clunks. Dealer said needs lube kit. Warranty is expired (in years, not miles) so repair isn't covered. Have read numerous other people with similar problem - lube does not resolve the issue. Furthermore, if the steering column is only 6 months old, why would it need to be lubed already? this is a potentially dangerous situation. Whatever is rattling around in the steering column is not doing so for lack of lubrication! this is a fire hazard and loss of steering hazard that needs to be addressed by GM asap. The cost of recall repairs will be far less than the cost of a class action lawsuit and/or wrongful death and medical bills. Not to mention the damage to their reputation. Go to pontiacproblems.com to see numerous other similar complaints.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

I have a Pontiac G6 2006 and the electric power steering light keeps coming on and it is getting harder to steer I am a single mother of 3 and this a problem and a safety hazard for people please recall and fix.

- Coulee Dam , WA, USA

I have a G6 and it has a major power steering problem and it has gotten to the point I wont even drive the car anymore. You can be driving and it will pull you off the road or into oncoming traffic I almost went into the creek and that is when I parked it. I just wonder how many ppl has to be hurt before they recall these cars. Im basically making a payment on something I cant even drive. I have had to replace the seatbelt sensor and the idle arm and I cant plug in the cell phone charger because it blows the fuses every time I do. And there has been times that when I went to put the car in park I would not go I would have to turn off the key, restart the car and then put it in park. I would advise ppl not to buy these cars. They are a hazard and not safe at all. They are just a money pit and an accident waiting to happen.

- Chapmanville, WV, USA

I have a 2006 Pontiac G6. Today I drove to the store and back aprox. 10 miles. While driving home I noticed going around a curve that I could not turn the wheel. A few moments later the car dings and the clock says power steering. If frustrates me that GM does not think this a safety issue. Also the vehicle does not alarm until after the power steering goes out. A little advanced warning would be nice. I have 3 kids and this is our only vehicle. I don't have 1000 to fix it. Would a GM executive like to come and take their kids to school in my car that is considered safe? I think not.

- Tiffin, OH, USA

2006 Pontiac G6 3.5 V-6 52,000 miles. Electric power steering motor suddenly went bad, hard to steer vehicle, loss of control without serious effort. 2005 G6 were provided with extended warrant on this issue. Still a problem in 2006 model with no assistance from GM. Had a certified GM warranty that does not do anything in area of steering coverage. Spent $556 out of pocket to replace electric motor. I could not drive it as it was.

- Port Sanilac, MI, USA