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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 12 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 8 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 98,601 miles
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1st incident occurred in December 2010 while turning steering wheel (ex..making turns)..loud clunking noise occurs turning left and right. Took to GM dealership and was told the steering rack and shaft had to be replaced. I've had several new and used cars and never had this type of problem. This is not normal wear and tear repairs. After researching online I see many others have the same problems. This cost me $833 to fix. Now July 2011 the steering wheel shakes violently while sitting at idle. Steering wheel moves left and right by itself while sitting at intersection. Steering to the left is very loose and when trying to steer back to the right is very tight. It is very scary trying driving when this happens and it is difficult to keep the car moving straight. Took it back to the GM dealership and now they tell me the steering box is going to need to be replaced. Estimated cost: $350~. after 1 month wait for the steering box unit arrival/back order. We take the car to repaired and when the GM tech opens the part package they tell us the new part is damaged and we have to wait longer the next part they order. These problems should be covered by & recalled by GM. These are major safety issues and are not normal wear and tear. There are many complaints from others having the same issues with other GM cars that have been recalled. Why aren't the G6 cars included in the recall. I was told by GM the parts are the same with the cobalt, HHR, some Saturn. This is over $1100 out of my pocket to repair the defective parts from GM. Very disappointing.
- Empire, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated the steering wheel began to shake while driving at any speed and caused the vehicle to swerve. The dealer advised that the vehicle steering failure was not a recall. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current miles were 56,000.
- Yonkers , NY, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while making a turn the steering wheel locked intermittently without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 48,013 and the current mileage was 53,013.
- Racine , WI, USA
I bought a new 2008 Pontiac G6 and it has a steering problem. The steering wheel steers to the left while driving. Upon braking the steering wheel vibrates and have difficulty stopping. This is very inconvenient and uncomfortable. I am very dissatisfied with my purchase of a new car.
- Waukegan, IL, USA
I own a used Pontiac G6 40thousand miles, . during heavy down pours power steering goes, battery light goes on, then within a minute or 2 the steering kicks back in. This mainly happens when I am turning into a parking lot. I fee it is very dangerous. I brought it back to the dealer the first time it happened and they said there is nothing wrong. I have warranty for another 8 months. Any suggestions. I think it may be the power steering belt slipping! since I am a woman they dismiss my complaint!
- Kendall Park, NJ, USA
Steering wheel started shaking on its own. I had difficulty steering. Only seems to happen at low to moderate speed.
- Nicholson, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph when the power steering warning indicator illuminated with a temporary loss of power steering. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they recommended the vehicle be taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was currently being diagnosed by the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Mapleville , RI, USA
Car makes a popping or clicking noise when turning. It also looses power steering suddenly. This occurs every time I drive it. I have attempted to fix the problem by contacting the dealership but expenses would come out of pocket and can't afford it.
- Hendersonville, TN, USA
Power steering failure 2008 Pontiac G6.
- Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Steering wheel shakes violently when driving and staying still!!!! almost caused me to have an accident today....
- Lubbock, TX, USA
My 2008 Pontiac G6 is having severe steering wheel shaking. The steering wheel becomes stiff and starts shaking severely at about 30-40 miles per hour. It just turned over 50000 miles. The shaking of the steering in and out of power causes the car to swerve into the other sides of the road. Major safety issue that has been reported by many people. This needs to be recalled before it causes a death in this family!
- Corvallis, OR, USA
Clunking noise from steering column. While turning right or left there is a definite clunking sound. Had it repaired at the dealership and about 6 weeks later when out of warranty, the noise came back.
- Ft Myers, FL, USA
Power steering sign keeps popping up on my radio. My steering wheel locks up and it shakes all the time even without me driving. I drive a 2008 G6 Pontiac. They need to seriously recall this motors before it causes any deaths.
- Delhi, LA, USA
Turning the steering wheel creates a recognizable clunking sound and produces some vibration in the vehicle at speeds above 40mph. Left turn clunk, right turn clunk. I am afraid to drive this car with my children in it due to the fact that the steering is obviously faulty, proven by the number of complaints listed on this sight.
- Golden, CO, USA
I was turning a corner and heard and felt a clunk in the steering
- Clay Springs, AZ, USA
My 2008 Pontiac G6 is having severe steering wheel shaking. The steering wheel becomes stiff and starts shaking severely at about 30 miles per hour. It just turned to 50,000 miles.
- Carencro, LA, USA
Hearing and feeling clunking/thump in steering when turning
- Clay Springs, AZ, USA
The steering wheel rotates left and right on its own. It moves at a rapid speed for a brief moment and then stops after about 10-20 seconds. This only happens when the car is first started but will continue even while the vehicle is in motion. The problem occurs about once every month or two.
- Bourbonnais, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the steering wheel began to shake abnormally before becoming very stiff. The contact stated that various unknown service warning lights were illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. Upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal. Approximately one month later the failure recurred, resulting in a crash. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 53,000.
- Beckley, WV, USA
- Byron, GA, USA