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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 21 / 7
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 7 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 97,605 miles
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While driving down the road, the car lost power steering and became incredibly difficult to drive.
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
I have been feeling very bad shaking in steering wheel lately. Took to have an alignment done and there is now a little less shaking but still shakes. Wheel is actually feeling really lose which to my past experience is when the steering issue starts because its like it gets really loose before it locks up on you. Well anyway yesterday while driving the power steering light came on. When I checked online regarding what can be wrong seen a recall but called GM, the dealer and the dorman mfr and all 3 said my car was not one involved in the recall. However I like others have heard a noise in my car since I got it at about 92000 miles on it. Although no incident, I am very nervous since I do drive a lot and feel as though something is wrong and can happen at any time. GM called the dealer so that I can get a diagnosis and since I can't drop it off because I have no other way to leave and come back when they are done they said they can't get me in to diagnose it until Dec 31 which for what is feeling wrong with the car is not very good since it is only Dec 8, anything can happen between now and Dec 31. Hopefully with enough people having issues they will get their crap together. I feel as though after so many recalls and issues with specific models there should just be compensation to assist with getting another car instead of keep throwing us out there and risking lives. This to me is too many safety issues. I just got done having 2 recalls done on my car a few months ago which took forever to finally be recalled. By the time the recalls are being placed my car is on its last limb with that specific issue.
- Mckees Rocks, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 182,000.
- Magee, MS, USA
Was turning car to the left when the steering felt as if it was giving resistance. Turning right was fine at that point. Upon turning into a parking lot, power steering went out completely almost making me hit another vehicle. Was able to drive car to a GM dealership. Going to get looked at on mon. No warning beforehand. No chimes, lights, etc. Could've hurt myself or someone else. Read online about multiple G6 owners like myself where the steering goes out. The car has hydraulic power steering. No loss of fluid as I can tell. Makes me leery about driving this car. Needs recalled.
- Niles, OH, USA
My Pontiac G6 has had a terrible "clunking" sound when turning. It has been going on for quite awhile. When I have had it serviced, I have been told that it is in the steering column. They said it shouldn't be a safety feature just a terrible annoying noise. Is there any chance there could be a recall on this so this can get fixed at no charged? it is past it's warranty now.
- Eldora, IA, USA
The power steering goes out while I'm driving. The steering wheel gets hard to turn, I have to pull over shut my car off and hope that it goes back on when I turn the car back on. The steering wheel also shakes, and gets tough to turn. Then while driving just goes out. It also doesn't throw any kind of code so I never know if it when it will go out. I'm 9 months pregnant I have put in multiple complaints with you guys, plus GM. This is a serious safety hazard and if I do get into some kind of accident it will be a huge lawsuit! this needs to be taken care of.
- Buckeye , AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was merged over the side of the road and the engine was turned off. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.
- Arlington , TX, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving approximately 10 mph and attempting to make a left turn, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but stated that the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
- Schiller Park , IL, USA
TL-the contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated the traction control and power steer warning light illuminated. The contact would have to use extreme force to control the vehicle. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
- Bayfield, WI, USA
When starting from stop, making a right or left turn the power steering stops working, the steer shaft makes a grinding squeal sound and you need force to turn the steering wheel.
- Bethlehem, PA, USA
While driving on my way to school and my car began to start slowing down and it would not allow me to steer the steering wheel. In addition to that the pedals became less operable. I finally was able to pull over maybe 15 minutes from the college in which I was attending. As I was trying to gain control of the steering wheel the car went into the curb. Finally I was able to gain control of my car and it would not start once I pulled over and turned the car off. After that I waited a minute and attempted to start the car again and nothing happened. I had to miss class and call for help and then took my car to other mechanics.
- Forest Hill , TX, USA
Power steering assist frequently drops out at slow speeds, requiring strenuous effort to complete turns. Steering assist returns when the gas pedal is engaged.
- Rochester, NY, USA
We did not have any incident. Mine was more of a question concerning a recall # found on a dorman part. (2007 Pontiac G6 steering recall 14E044000) from what I understand this recall was only for a replacement part that was bought for this issue involving the U-joints and the steering" we are currently having problems with our Pontiac G6 and the steering that I feel is very safe. The car we have is only a 2007 with 56,000 miles on it and we can barely control the steering. We were wondering were others having this issue ? otherwise why would there be a recall on this replacement part"
- Rio Rancho , NM, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while making a right turn at approximately 15 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the steering wheel became very hard to maneuver. The problem recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
- Irving, TX, USA
The steering is bad on every one of this cars, because of the rack & pinion. Rack & pinion, they go out around 50.000 miles and can cause a crash, the rear of a Pontiac is not up to any code, the exhaust is under the fuel tank with a metal sheeting between them if you get rear ended they will be a fire or a explosion. Because they are right at the plastic bumper. And GM is knows the risk but just swept under the table. Pontiac is bad for gas leaks but GM just fails to fix the problem just like rack and pinion.
- Coal Hill, AR, USA
My 2007 Pontiac G6 having a lot popping sound in when steering and a lot of rattling sound underneath. I don't know what it is but the noise so loud. When you pick up speeds 45 mp and up the steering wheel shakes. I have complaint about this before I never got an recall it at all it seen it is getting worst, I may not be the only one making a complaint about this steering shaking and rattling sound underneath.
- Gastonia, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds between 1 and 15 mph a popping and grinding type noise was present when turning the steering wheel in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the rack and pinion but the noise continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000.
- Burnsville, NC, USA
Two hours after driving it off the dealership lot, it started clunking /snapping in the front end when I turn, go over a slight bump, brake and accelerate. No doubt there needs to be a recall and soon!
- Clovis, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the steering wheel vibrated and became difficult to turn. The failure was experienced several times. The certified mechanic performed a diagnostic test that did not display a failure code; however, the mechanic stated that the steering sensor or the electric power steering assist could be the defected parts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000. Updated 10/7/14 the consumer stated the steering wheel jerked left and right while in idle. Updated 11/18/14
- Rogers, AR, USA
- Lubbock, TX, USA