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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 53 / 3
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 30 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 75,280 miles
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The power steering keeps turning off on my car. Ive noticed there has been a recall on these cars in the past however mine doesnt seem to bein the recall. Why is this"? its very hard to steer the car without power steering. Is there anything I can do to get in on this recall for the power assist recall?"
- Norwood, MO, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. When attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle could not be driven unless it was restarted. The contact notified pitre Buick GMC (9737 Eagle ranch rd nw, albuquerque, nm 87114). The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 168,000.
- Albuquerque, NM, USA
At first the steering wheel would be stiff.we would restart and it would be ok. Then in idle the wheel would shake. Now there is no power steering at all. Very hard to drive with no power steering. Unable to drive without repairs.
- Lansing, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the steering lost power and the power steering, brake, and tail lights warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
- Jeffersonville, IN, USA
Steering locks and hard to turn and headlight dims while turns steering wheel
- Saint Paul, MN, USA
I was driving down the street this morning, the 14th of October, 2019, when out of nowhere my power steering went out. The car was pulled to the side of the road. If I would have been driving any faster (as I was only going around 30 mph) I more than likely would have been thrown over the side of the hill. My power steering returned when I restarted my car but I can't drive in fear that it will go out again.
- Crawley, WV, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Also, an odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who indicated that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000.
- Highland, CA, USA
Strong odor of gasoline inside & outside of car. Its strong that it burns my eyes. Also power steering wheel vibrates & tries to drive itself. It vibrates when sitting still also.
- Newport, AR, USA
While pulling out of gas station power steering fails while making turn out onto main route. Failure was a power steering motor module on 8/30/2019
- Chattanooga, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving 66 mph on a curved road, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to control the steering wheel and drive home. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering) and provided case number: 9-5388371164. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
- San Bernardino, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving 50 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle lost power and stalled. Additionally, the security system engaged and the electric power steering and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 95358554395B. The failure mileage was 200,000.
- Manning, SC, USA
Steering wheel tightens as if it's really hard for myself to turn it, some days when starting car afterwards the steering wheel goes back and forth by itself then the steering wheel will listen where it's I say too easy to control, everyday it seems to be different I can go 2-3 days where it's easy to control then all a sudden for a day or two it stays super hard for me to turn.there days where I jus don't drive it cause of how it's really hard to turn the wheel, I don't get to leave town ever in it because afraid of it possibly locking up on me causing me to wreck, it's my only vehicle can't afford another one and defenitely can't afford to fix it.ive been told there was a recall on the steering for 2006 but I googled it few times and found where there was no recall I was looking forward to the recall...I purchased the vehicle Feb 2019 off a friend of mine and he says the steering had an issue he didn't have time to mess with it so...
- Greenfield, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving, the steering wheel seized and could not be turned. As a result, the contact almost crashed into a house. The contact had to use excessive strength to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.
- Taft, CA, USA
While driving the wheel will stutter and turn by itself and begin to lock up and lose power steering. The car was already looked at and torque sensor was replaced from a previous recall but the problem still remains and the dealership will not change again. I fear I will lose control of my car.
- New Haven, IN, USA
My 2006 Pontiac G6 has been giving my wife issues while she is driving. At random times, the power steering goes out, ABS sensor comes on, and the lights inside and outside the car start to dim. This has caused her to nearly have an accident and is unsafe for the road. I replaced the battery and the alternator because it seemed like a power issue, but there was more behind the issue. Whenever I called my GM dealer, they told me there was an extended warranty on the vehicle and they would replace the torque sensors in the power steering system if the vehicle was under 150,000 miles. Since I was never notified by GM of this extended warranty issue and had to call them directly to find out there was an issue, my vehicle has 155,000 miles on it and they will not fix it.
- North Vernon, IN, USA
Takata recall, the power steering light keeps flashing on and off when I hit a bump. The steering has not gone out yet but it flashes all the time. I have noticed recalls for this on other 06 Pontiac G6 but not for my VIN. This has been happening for a few months.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
I was driving one day, and I went to make a right turn and all of a sudden the steering wheel locked up and the power steering displayed on the dash. It has been happening since and mechanics don't want to work on it because of the area it's in. It's been going on for almost 1yr, and it's really annoying and tiring.
- Houston, TX, USA
Power steering shuts on and off computer on car shows power steering code code for the power steering torque sensor is gone bad car will have no power steering for long periods of time shimmys on freeway while driving from power steering moving different directions mechanic looked it over and torque sensor code is coming up code CO545
- Struthers, OH, USA
Takata recall power steering warning comes on. Steering wheel locks up while driving down the road. Hard to steer car. Must shut car completely off and restart to loosen the wheel. Do not work all the time.
- Kansas City, KS, USA
- New Hope, MN, USA