10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 1
Average Mileage:
98,273 miles

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problem #497

Jan 292021

G6

  • 82,000 miles
Just out of nowhere one day while I was driving I made a stop at a stop light and suddenly when I resumed driving the light indicating 'power streering' came on and my power steering was no longer working. Now the power steering works intermittently but only after the car is turned off then back on and only works for a short time. I feel like it's getting worse the longer the problem consists.

- Yucca Valley, CA, USA

problem #496

Jan 092021

G6

  • 39,800 miles
Sudden loss of power steering while in motion. Unable to turn more than a few degrees in each direction. Very unsafe.

- Elizabeth, CO, USA

problem #495

Jan 072021

G6

  • miles
Power steering alert on radio screen when car is not in motion and steering wheel is hard to turn. I can turn the car off then back on and the alert will go off and the steering is back to normal. Once I start driving I get the alert again and my steering wheel gets stiff and hard to turn. I have also noticed that the steering wheel shakes some times when the car is in park. I went online and noticed that some makes and models of the same vehicle has had several recall. When I go on GM website. Its states my vehicle does not have any recalls on it. But my car is doing everything thats on the recall list for the same make and model of my vehicle.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #494

Dec 162020

G6

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after leaving the store and re-entering the vehicle, the power steering failed to operate correctly and became difficult to steer. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

- Sheboygan Fls, WI, USA

problem #493

Dec 062020

G6

  • 242,000 miles
My vehicle was stationary at a red light waiting to turn left on a city street in park, as I tried shifting gears back to drive the car jerked forward very intensely ' which it has done multiple times before'. before reaching the drive position. It then proceeded forward out of my control into the back of a truck linking my front bumper to the hinge on the back of the truck.. in the midst of that I immediately tried shifting into reverse but doing so was very difficult has the car kept pressing forward into the back of the truck, so I put the car in park then back to reverse when it finally shifted into the reverse gear vigorously which then abled be to detach from the truck. I pulled to the nearest parking lot to check the damage, and seen multiple leaks not sure where from.

- Lubbock, TX, USA

problem #492

Dec 042020

G6

  • 166,000 miles
Was driving down the road at 70 mph and went to start turning for a corner and I could hardly turn my wheel do to the electric power steering temporarily going out almost causing an accident. Then I did some research on why it did this to find out it is a problem with a lot of the Pontiac G6 models. Some of them have been recalled but not all the affected ones.

- Elkhorn, WI, USA

problem #491

Nov 302020

G6

  • 242,588 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle started to hesitate. Additionally, while attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the check engine and air bags warning lights were illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to his destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. Upon investigation, the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 242,588.

- Lubbock, TX, USA

problem #490

Oct 292020

G6

  • 232,000 miles
Power steering keeps making a whinning when vehicle is not turning or in motion. Having continuously fill reservoir with fluid. Causes very hard steering when turning wheels. I ran into my friends vehicle while turning around in my yard from hard to manage the steering. The doors lock and unlock on it's own at any given time. Caused me two occasions of locksmiths to unlock car. Key fob never worked since purchased.

- Gaston, SC, USA

problem #489

Jul 182020

G6

  • 107,000 miles
While driving, lose ability to turn the wheel. Will get chatter as well as loud bang on occasion. This has happened a few times in the past 2 weeks and recently while my 18 yr old son (his car) was driving on the highway pulling off an exit going 45 mph and thankfully was able to slow down and avoid other cars. Car has sat since waiting for a mechanic too look at it, will have to pay for it to be towed. Very dangerous and looks to be a common issue but for some reason, not part of recall for 2006 and 2008. Car has approx 107K miles on it. GM should do the right thing by their customers if they want to keep them. Obviously a defect in steering whcih they have owned up to for other years..

- Merrimack, NH, USA

problem #488

Jun 272020

G6

  • 162,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving, the steering wheel felt extremely loose. The vehicle was taken to maita Chevrolet (9650 auto center dr, elk grove, ca 95757 916-512-1567) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering module, power steering motor and torque sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #487

Jun 172020

G6 4-cyl

  • 134,000 miles
Our electric power assist system went out on our vehicle. I see that this part was recalled Feb 2nd, 2015. We were on the highway when the steering wheel locked up on us. We had a children in the back seat and almost drove off the highway. It was very scary situation for all of us.

- Arvada, CO, USA

problem #486

May 132020

G6 4-cyl

  • 152,000 miles
Electrical power steering does not work at times and code CO545 present. Steering wheel shakes when turned slightly left. When turn off vehicle and restart electrical power steering will function as normal. Steering torque sensor problem but steering assembly will need replacement. This should be a dealer recall due to part defect as in 2006 model years.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #485

Apr 102020

G6

  • 135,000 miles
Sudden lose of power steering. After car starts up, power steering is present, however after vehicle is moving, sudden lose of the power steering occurs. A check of my VIN states my 2007 G6 is not related to NHTSA bulletin 15V064000, however it is for the same exact make, model, year, and part that is affected. The GM recall number is 14772. This is a serious safety hazard that could result in major crash with potential for serious injury or death as steering is lost while in motion. It now occurs every time vehicle is driven after a short distance on road. GM needs to investigate that more 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles with that same torque sensor be impacted by recall 14722 immediately.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #484

Mar 102020

G6

  • 138,000 miles
The power steering intermittently goes out before putting the car in motion with the steering wheel locking and the error light displays but after turning off the car and restarting the wheel would unlock. It has also lost power steering while driving at a speed of 45mph which made it extremely difficult to turn.

- Byron, IL, USA

problem #483

Feb 252020

G6

  • 155,890 miles
I was driving through my town and my seatbelt light came on and then the power steering was completely gone. I was the only one in my car. This has been happening for a couple weeks. My shoulder is hurting bad now from this. Very scary for this to happen.

- Fostoria, OH, USA

problem #482

Feb 192020

G6

  • 166,059 miles
Power steering in dic radio lit up no power steering at all. Power steering is electrical and goes off intermittently while driving recalls on this 2006-2007 G6 recall 14772 input my VIN # says my car not affected however, an major electrical power steering problem is detected in many 2007. Very serious costly problem. Will GM pay for repairs.

- Northampton, PA, USA

problem #481

Jan 242020

G6

  • 180,000 miles
The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns the 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the power steering assist warning light illuminated and the steering ceased. The vehicle was turned off and back on and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that the failure recurred several days later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the steering wheel assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. No dealer was contacted. The contact referenced the NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

- Green, WI, USA

problem #480

Jan 202020

G6

  • 234,000 miles
Steering wheel locked up and would not allow me to turn. Power steering light came on after that. Vehicle was in motion on a street and began to lock up and caused most problems while attempting to turn.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

problem #479

Jan 162020

G6

  • 137,000 miles
My vehicle's electrical power steering has gone completely out. It went out once while I was fully stopped at a red light and another time while I was going 70mph on the highway, resulting in a complete loss of steering in the vehicle. While the power steering was still working somewhat, the steering wheel would jitter/shake left and right (mainly to the left). The vehicle's power steering would also occasionally be out when the vehicle is started and would usually come back on when the vehicle is restarted a few times. The vehicle is currently not safe to drive.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #478

Dec 072016

G6

  • 176,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the yoke in the steering column was in play. If the yoke were to fracture, there would be a loss of steering control. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called brown Buick GMC (4300 S Georgia St, amarillo, tx 79110, (806) 353-7211) and was informed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The failure began when the vehicle was purchased three years ago. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

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