10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 1
Average Mileage:
97,605 miles

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problem #164

Feb 022014

G6

  • 145,521 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that he had to push the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer after it was shut down and restarted. The mechanic diagnosed that the steering column failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 145,521.

- Battle Creek, MI, USA

problem #163

Jan 272014

G6

  • 85,197 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while and vibrated. The power steering warning light illuminated as the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 85,197.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #162

Jan 222014

G6 4-cyl

  • 111,000 miles
Got in my car, started it, I no longer had power steering. This actually started happening intermittently at around 50000 miles. I have heard of it going out on people while driving down the highway. Someone will get killed in an accident if this happens.

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #161

Jul 052013

G6 6-cyl Diesel

  • 95,400 miles
My power steering signal comes on across the radio dash and then the steering wheel locks up, so then I have to turn the vehicle off and restart it.

- Harrison, NJ, USA

problem #160

Jan 032014

G6 4-cyl

  • 174,000 miles
When I first purchased my 2007 Pontiac G6 I had to have the steering shaft replaced, now just after 6 months my power steering light came on and made it difficult for me to turn. When I stop at the red light while waiting for the light to change my steering wheel moves from left to right on its on and once I press the gas to move forward it gets difficult. I'm having such a hard time trying to drive, I really hate to drive just knowing the problem I have and at any moment the steering wheel will eventually give out. I went to the dealership was told the cost for repairs would cost at least $680 to get the problem fixed. The repairman stated he knows a lot of people that continue to drive with this problem but is that really helping me when I know I could have an accident at anytime, at this point I don't really know what to do. Please help I really love my G6 but there really needs to be something done about the steering problem. The care was purchased at sunrise Pontiac here in memphis on covington pike.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #159

Dec 112013

G6 4-cyl

  • miles
My power steering signal comes on across the radio dash and then the steering wheel locks up, so then I have to turn the vehicle off and restart it. So I was told that it was an electrical issue, and now I am wondering if there has been a recall on this vehicle regarding this issue?

- Benton Harbor, MI, USA

problem #158

Dec 202013

G6

  • 120,000 miles
Power steering gives out randomly. Could be when parking could be when driving. This issue has been recalled on almost every year except this one even though this issue is prevalent amongst all G6 owners.

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #157

Jan 072014

G6 4-cyl

  • 950,000 miles
I make a left turn when the power steering make a sound and making the car difficult to steer I went to a car company and they told me there is no recall on Pontiac G6 2007 and paid $125 for check.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #156

Jan 052014

G6

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the driver was traveling approximately 20 mph and making a left turn when the power steering suddenly malfunctioned, making the vehicle difficult to steer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 77,000.

- Lincoln, NC, USA

problem #155

Dec 102013

G6

  • miles
I was on my way to work. Started out fine. Drove for 5 minutes. Turned right on red, thank god there were no cars, as soon as I accelerated going 10 miles my steering wheel locked up, the power steering light went on, just about impossible to continue the turn. Almost went into the median. It took every bit of strength I had to turn the wheel. I have been researching this & am seeing this is a serious problem with many G6 owners. I am deeply concerned about this defect because I have my grandkids in the car with me often. This is serious enough for a recall. This defect is going to cause fatalities.there is no warning before it happens. I am so angry that they are putting peoples lives in danger. I do not feel safe in my car anymore. I also travel twice a week on the expressway & the exit I use curves with a 35 foot drop and no barricade, guess what happens when I'm coming off the expressway & can't turn the wheel!

- Melrose Park, IL, USA

problem #154

Nov 252013

G6 4-cyl

  • 134,298 miles
I was driving my car on my way to work when the power steering message flashed on my radio. I then lost all power steering in my car. I couldn't steer the vehicle even when force was exerted. I ended up having to replace the power steering control module and the steering column. ($1,249) however, it is still hard to steer and I am not satisfied at all with the outcome. This vehicle is dangerous!

- Oak Lawn, IL, USA

problem #153

Nov 302013

G6

  • 64,929 miles
I was driving and my steering wheel started to jerk. I reached my destination and when I got back into my car, the display read 'power steering.' I attempted to turn the wheel and could not without extreme difficulty. I had to have my girlfriend get herself and our new born baby ready at 2am to come pick me up from work due to this. I also experienced the wheel jerking to one side while I was driving before it went completely out and it caused me to cross the double yellow line. This needs to be considered good enough for a recall since that obviously could have taken lives.

- Russellville , IN, USA

problem #152

Sep 022013

G6 4-cyl

  • 66,712 miles
Electric power steering issue. While driving and in a turn, the steering wheel jerked and then wouldn't turn any more - stuck in a turn in an intersection. Had to turn car off and restart to clear the issue. Continued doing this, so took it to a trusted independent repair shop. Diagnosis was electric power steering assist motor failure. They replaced the power steering motor control module at a cost of $758.25. Within a month, the radio display showed "power steering" fault. Traded the G6 for a Subaru forester. Disclosed the power steering issue to the dealership. The car is dangerous!

- Sierra Vista, AZ, USA

problem #151

Oct 162013

G6 4-cyl

  • 109,600 miles
I was driving the car, when the power steering light indicated on the radio display, once the warning went away the steering became very shaky and jerky and has been this way ever since. I know the G6 has recalls for power steering failures but it does not cover 2007 model year.

- Englewood, CO, USA

problem #150

Aug 222013

G6 4-cyl

  • 95,450 miles
We have a clunking in the front end of this piece of crap while turning. We have replaced the strut & spring assembly and sway bars in the front, as well as the rear shocks. Now its getting hard to turn and appears to be the power steering or a steering shaft issue. Also the passenger side airbag light is now on after the fuse for the cruise control blew, replaced fuse and still remains on. I purchased this car for my 16 year old daughter and now feel its a death trap, there appears to be numerous problems with this car and no recalls. How would you feel if it was your child driving it, or yourself for that matter. You really need to get it together and do something!!!

- Portage , MI, USA

problem #149

Oct 012013

G6

  • 39,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the power steering assist failed as the steering wheel shifted from side to side without manual force. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the power steering assist motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.

- Mccomb, MI, USA

problem #148

Sep 192013

G6 4-cyl

  • 124,000 miles
Steering makes noise when turning. Very difficult to maneuver. Pulls to left and difficult to regain control at higher speeds. No warning lights. Extremely hard to turn.

- Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA

problem #147

Sep 192013

G6

  • 70,096 miles
Loud constant clunking noise two weeks prior to incident pulling out of my garage and vehicle would not turn left or right no matter what, after turning ignition off and on numerous times I finally was able to get vehicle back in garage after doing some research on these cars they are known for having power steering and suspension problems also these vehicles have been in numerous auto crashes because of this! this vehicle also only has 70,000 miles on it there is no recall on this vehicle whatsoever, why is that?because obviously someone at GM dropped the ball!!! I am in the military and I am by no means financially able to continue to dump monies on a vehicle that GM should repair at no costs that has safety issues!!!

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #146

Feb 082013

G6 6-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
My brakes lights are staying on while the brake pedal is not pressed and going off when it is. I've replaced the brake switch still not working. The cruise control will not work. When you press the brake pedal the wheel shakes a little bit and the car likes to pull to one side. After reading a few of these reviews and noticing that everyone is having the same issues, somethings needs to be done about this it is not safe for my family to be driving this car the way it is. Im afraid that nothing is going to be done in time until it is to late for someone.

- Dresden, OH, USA

problem #145

Jan 012013

G6

  • 45,000 miles
When the car is at a speed of approximately 40mph and the brakes are pressed the steering wheel shakes. The steering wheel is also making a clicking noise when it's turned from left to right. Also I noticed that the brake lights are staying on when I'm driving the car and then shuts off after the brakes are applied (for example at a traffic light) the brake lights are then back on again after driving off. In addition I have contacted the service part of GM regarding the remote start which was installed before I bought the car. The remote start has had problems since purchase and I have gone back numerous times for them to fix it, to no avail. The car starts, then shuts off. After the key is applied to start the car, which it does, when the brakes are applied there is a grinding noise to put the car into gear. If the car is started without the remote start the grinding noise is not there when the car is put into gear.

- Long Beach, NY, USA

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