10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 1
Average Mileage:
97,519 miles

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problem #402

Oct 052017

G6

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving approximately 55-60 mph, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated and the steering seized. Once the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it performed as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was very difficult to maneuver whenever the failure occurred. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electric power steering pump failed. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #401

Oct 152017

G6

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel shook and became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the power steering pump was replaced. The contact also stated that the mechanic checked the wiring and the fuses; however, when the mechanic test drove the vehicle, the steering wheel seized again. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the independent mechanic could not replicate the failure and stated that the failure was a factory defect. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was advised to contact NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #400

Oct 122017

G6

  • 259,200 miles
I started my car on a cool morning (60+ degrees) from parking overnight and proceeded to the highway. I has to make a right turn onto the highway and steered right without actually proceeding, waiting for a vehicle to pass. The moment I started to proceed, my steering locked and a sign came up indicating power steering. I had to use all my power to align the vehicle, with more vehicles piling up behind me. I was supposed to make a sharp left turn at the light but proceeded to go straight when the light turned green until a got to a store parking lot that did not require a sharp turn to get my car into. I eventually parked and called for help. But then when I decided to turn the car back on, it was normal. That is when I checked and found out there were recalls for years prior to and after my model year.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #399

Oct 122017

G6

  • 96,000 miles
The steering in my car started tossing me from side to side. I fortunately was able to get it to a shop 1 mile away only to find out the sensor kit and module kit (steering assist) needed to be replaced. Pontiac had a recall on this make and model but my VIN number was not one of them. Upon further investigation there has been 404 complaints for this exact reason. This could end up costing someone their life. When speaking with Pontiac he stated my car was not a problem"?? I was on the phone with him for an hour trying to stress the seriousness of this issue and he just continued to argue. My car only has 96000 miles on it, he also stated had I a VIN number that fell into their "magical" numbers and the deadline for the correction would have been May 31 but the issue happened June 1st they would not have fixed it. Pontiac knows this is a serious issue, they choose to "pick and choose" which vehicle they will fix. I also tried to explain to him I know how a manufacturer works so their "reasons and explanation" was not correct. I stated to him: They know there is a problem or there would not have been any kind of a recall. I also ask him "what if someone gets seriously injured"" he stated "they should have taken care of their vehicle" nice comment for a big manufacturer to make to someone who is letting them know this is a major problem. Everyone needs to put in these complaints to stop the big manufacturers from doing this.

- Defiance, OH, USA

problem #398

Jan 012016

G6

  • 78,000 miles
The vehicle loses power steering assist at speeds below 20mph within 200 miles after being repaired. Once lost, power steering assist remains off and it takes brute strength to steer making it totally unsafe. Also, there are no warning indicators or check engine lights on the dashboard when this problem occurs. The dealership can't seem to fix it, so it seems a part in the power steering may be defective.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #397

Jan 012010

G6

  • 12,000 miles
Clunk/knock from front of vehicle while driving and making a turn. Steering is now also becoming tight when making turns.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #396

Aug 172017

G6 4-cyl

  • 171,488 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While operating the vehicle, the power steering failed and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact was able to regain control before the vehicle went over a bridge. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 171,488.

- Midwest City, OK, USA

problem #395

Jul 182017

G6

  • 124,000 miles
2 issues 1st is plastic timing chain guide breaks and can cause extreme damage to car found pieces in oil pan and in timing 2nd issue is steering locks up all of a sudden now usually when turning it feels like its jerking to the other side or something it feels like power steering is gone heard a bunch of complaints bit no recall for my VIN cant imagine GM ripping people off........

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #394

Jul 152017

G6

  • 121,000 miles
Transmission floor shift cable malfunctioned when I was driving and something broke, I think it could have been a shift cable. Also my brake lights keep coming on evn when I don't apply the brakes the brake lights stay on. And also my steering is hard to steer occasionally, which makes it dangerous when using on windy roads. Both in the city and mountainmountain highways. I had recently found out about the recalls when I was troubleshooting why my tranny cable broke the other day. The transmision failed just recently, the other symptoms started happening about 0 to 40 day ago.

- Clifton, CO, USA

problem #393

Jun 212017

G6

  • miles
Ater I start my vechicle and fasten my seat belt. Th the airbag notice comes on even if I am the only passenger. I also a kind of stiffness in the steering wheel. The power steering fluid is fine.

- Hattiesburg, MS, USA

problem #392

May 152017

G6

  • 155,000 miles
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. On several occasions, while driving, the contact heard a loud clunking noise underneath the steering wheel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called jackson Chevrolet (located at 660 S main St, middleton, ct 06457, (860) 316-4063) who stated that the failure sounded like the steering shaft. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 155,000.

- East Adam, CT, USA

problem #391

Jun 012016

G6

  • 110,000 miles
1) power steering unit seems to be going in out while driving. After it acts up there is a lot of plat in the steering until the car is shut off. There has been a recall on same year model of G6's for same issue. Started last summer then stopped over the winter, then started again this spring. 2) passenger airbag sensor doesn't work all of the time, or will shut off while someone is sitting in the seat. Know recall on other models of same year like above. Has done this since we bought it from the dealer. They told us it would cost us $$$$ to fix it.

- Anderson, IN, USA

problem #390

Jun 072017

G6

  • 95,295 miles
My wife was pulling out of the driveway and heard a loud clunk and my power steering light came on and I lost all power steering I had a hard time steering the car to get it back in the driveway I believe it may be related to GM recall 14772 sudden loss of electric power steering but have not gotten a recall letter

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #389

May 122017

G6

  • 82,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While operating the vehicle, the steering wheel suddenly began to shake. Eventually, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rubber power steering hose melted from the hot exhaust and power steering fluid leaked out. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 82,000.

- Palmerton, PA, USA

problem #388

Mar 012015

G6

  • 0 miles
I have a 2007 Pontiac G6 when I heard abut the recall I typed my VIN# into this wesite and it showed my car wasnt under this recall, however my power steering is doing the same thing that is listed under the recall. When starting the car the steering is very loose then out of no where while driving it tightens up and barely allows U to make turns. This has happend while driving on the freeway as well as well as city streets. Im not sure why 2006-2009 models are under recall for this particular but apparently whlie researching this problem the 2007 model is not included. This is very dangerous I took to a a GM certified dealership and was told I can $850 to have fixed.. clearly I dont have that type of money and why should I have to pay when its having the same issues for why the G6 has been recalled for further more why my main question is why the 2007 model is not included when clearly alot of other people are having this same issue.. no one has contacted me about a resolution which is very fustrating to say the least. This has been goin on for over a year now.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #387

Apr 072014

G6

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose upon turning in either direction, and an abnormal noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated or diagnosed. The vehicle was also inspected by an independent mechanic. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V064000 (steering) and 14E044000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Onak, WA, USA

problem #386

Mar 052017

G6

  • miles
My 2007 Pontiac G6 will at random times lose the power steering in the middle of driving. It is very difficult to get pulled off of the road without power steering. There has been a recall on 2007 G6's but I was told by Pontiac that my car is not one of the cars recalled. I explained that my car is doing exactly what the recall states happens but they still said my car is not covered under the recall. It'a risky to drive the car when it randomly does this. This has happened on highways going 70 mph as well as on city streets. My only option according to Pontiac is to pay to fix it myself.

- Battlefield, MO, USA

problem #385

Mar 072017

G6

  • 187,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving 55 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. 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: 15V064000 (steering). The failure mileage was 187,000.

- York, OR, USA

problem #384

Mar 122017

G6

  • 142,000 miles
The power steering will turn off randomly while driving. Restarting the car reactivated the power steering, then randomly will shut off again while driving. Happens at any speed and whether turning or going straight.

- Mahtomedi, MN, USA

problem #383

Mar 072017

G6

  • 120,000 miles
We have a 2007 Pontiac G6, the base 4 door model. The electric power steering stopped working suddenly exactly as described in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 the belt is still there and after a couple of hours the sensor started working again, but who knows when it swill cut out again. There is a recall for this for 2007 Pontiac G6 but our particular VIN is not listed. There are hundreds of complaints on this issue but for some reason NHTSA has not expanded this recall to all 2007 G6 and the manufacturer can care less. My question is at what point does NHTSA force a manufacturer to recall something this obvious" does someone have to die and their family be on 20/20 before NHTSA moves their bureaucratic asses" from all the complaints its obvious all 2007 G6 have this potential issue. For the love of god, someone there please contact the manufactures on this issue and have them expand this recall!!!!!!

- Lincoln, RI, USA

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