A sudden loss of power steering occurs during operation (that significantly increases the muscle strength needed to turn the steering wheel. This loss of power steering occurs in both high and low speeds and sometimes occurs during low speed turns.

- Lanham, MD, USA

Was driving on the highway and my steering wheel locked up on me! I was terrified! I could hardly move the car to pull over. If you turn the car off it usually helps but it happens again. Also, when car is in idle the steering wheel shakes.

- Amherst, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated. The steering wheel veered to the right and the contact had to apply force to the steering wheel to ensure that the steering wheel was corrected each time the failure occurred. The dealer (arnold-baker Chevrolet, 619 S Washington St, magnolia, ar 71753, (870) 626-4057) diagnosed that the power steering assist module needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in manufacturer recall number: 14772; however, the vehicle was not included. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The contact was unsure if the failure was related to manufacturer power steering recall numbers: N140115 and 14772. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

- Waldo, AR, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While the vehicle was at a stop light, the contact heard three ding chimes and the steering wheel seized. The steering wheel became difficult to steer. In addition, while driving and while idling, the vehicle independently moved left to right. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and the chime sound recurred. The vehicle was driven to a friend's residence and later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called dave hallman Chevrolet at (814) 452-6731 (located at 1925 state St, erie, pa 16501) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000...

- Arie, PA, USA

Electric power steering in car is becoming faulty and unstable. When left in an idle position, steering wheel will shake terribly, either the whole ride or until it locks up, at which point power steering is lost and becomes hard to turn. I could be just turning the car on, sitting idly, or in the middle of driving and the power steering will do this. I have to restart the car while turning wheel to the left to try and "fix" the issue temporarily, and that's not even guaranteed, it's iffy.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

Steering wheel locks up. I have to turn the car off, take the key out and put it back in turn it on to get it to unlock. Sometimes it will unlock the first try other times it takes two or three times. Also the steering wheel will move back and forth on its own while idling.

- Erie, PA, USA

My car was fine driving to a friend's house and when I went to leave after 2.5 hours of being there, a message on my dash came up saying my power steering was at fault. Now it is coming back on and going out again while driving. Apparently, my specific car is not part of the recall for this issue. I feel as though another recall should be opened for this because it appears I am not the only person with this car still having this issue.

- Omaha, NE, USA

I lost my power steering GM recall number 14772 which is the same that I got serviced a while back. I feel this should be another recall due to many other people having the same issue as me. I feel that the new part is just as faulty.

- Arkport, NY, USA

While driving home from a shopping trip on a major highway, my power steering went out and a light flashed on the dashboard indicating my power steering was at fault. I was driving around 45 mph and had difficulty steering. I slowed down and pulled off the road to check what happened. It then occurred to me that this was electronic steering and not hydraulic. I was able to get home with out any additional issues.

- Clinton Twp., MI, USA

While driving back home from shopping, my power steering fault light came on and my power steering went out. I had steering, but it was very difficult to steer. I was moving and on a highway.

- Clinton Twp., MI, USA

Power steering is going in and out during driving

- Sicklerville, NJ, USA

I am writing about our 2006 Pontiac G6. It had already had the recall (#14772-electric power steering) work completed in 2016 when we experienced some steering issues. On October 29, 2018, the very same part that had been replaced in the recall failed again, pulling my husband into oncoming traffic as he was returning home from work. Fortunately, he avoided causing an accident. We have talked with two different dealerships, the one that did the original recall repair, and one we trusted to better deal with the issue, and also with GM, who I first tagged in a tweet, then through messaging on twitter. They opened case #8-4778293416. I had some medical work done recently, so the work has had to be put off longer than we prefer, but once we took the car to dinsdale Chevrolet in grand island, Nebraska, it was determined that the very same part that was replaced per the recall was what needed to be replaced again, and it will cost us $715 to get the repair. We have researched online, and learned that many people have also had the recall done properly, and had the part fail again, only to learn that GM will not honor the recall a second time. Now, if this is a known problem that required a recall, but the 'fix' is only temporary, they are not really 'fixing' the problem, are they? that's like more of a bandage, not a repair, if you ask me, and every other person who has been placed into a potentially highly dangerous situation. It would be interesting to find out whether people have lost their lives as a result of this 'temporary' repair. I'm angry that GM is making a conscious choice to not honor this recall repair, and I feel they should be held accountable for a failure of one of their parts, especially since it was already found to have a defect. I am attaching the service order for the first recall work that was done. I can provide the tweet messages if requested.

- Kearney, NE, USA

While driving on the highway, my sensor came across the radio and stated 'power steering'. when I put my foot on the gas and began to turn the car, the steering wheel was very stiff as if it was locked. My steering was unable to lock, therefore my car had to be towed home because it wasn't drivable.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving 40 mph, the steering ability malfunctioned. The contact was able to drive to work, but the failure recurred on her way home. The dealer (J.D. byrider, 575 sagamore pkwy S, lafayette, in 47905, (765) 449-8200) scheduled a diagnostic appointment for next week. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 129,000.

- Lafayette, IN, USA

Sudden loss of power steering while driving on a city street. There is a recall for this issue when I checked my VIN online it was not apart of the recall.

- Hamilton, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving 60 mph, the power steering failed without warning and the vehicle became very difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). Union park Buick GMC (located at 1704 Pennsylvania ave, wilmington, de 19806, (302) 658-7245) and the manufacturer were notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

Electronic power steering pump is going out. When backing out from a parked position the steering is tight. Randomly while driving on the highway the steering is so loose that I can hardly control the vehicle.

- Neillsville, WI, USA

I was driving on my way to work this morning, and all of a sudden it was becoming impossible to turn my steering wheel. The mechanic hooked it up to the machine and told me that it has a bad sensor which is located in the steering column.

- Federalsburg, MD, USA

Power steering went out

- Wets Covina, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving 55 mph, the steering wheel shook uncontrollably. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and turned off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and able to drive normally; however, sometimes the failure would persist. The contact also stated that the engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.

- Buffalo Junction, VA, USA