10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 1
Average Mileage:
98,120 miles

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problem #310

Jan 062018

G6

  • miles
The air bags have never deployed and the air bag light stays on. The powersteering is electric and not pump assist and it keeps going out and now may have to replace entire sterring column. Have called GMC to complain and still mo recall has been made. Google my issue abd found that there are alot of people with my car that have the same problem. Feel helpless

- Duncanville, TX, USA

problem #309

Jan 082018

G6

  • 117,000 miles
A year ago I had the power steering column replaced due to a recall. Yesterday my power steering went out and my mechanic said it was the sensor (the same part that was recalled). Yet the warranty from the last one I had replaced was up. I called GM to see about the deficient part and they said there was nothing they could do for me. Also, they do no sell the sensor to customers, only to a dealership - so I have to replace the whole steering column just to get a new sensor - the part that I just had replaced from the recall! my question is now do I have to pay for this same problem every year because they are making deficient parts that they can't stand behind?!

- Jonesville, MI, USA

problem #308

Dec 102017

G6

  • 149,000 miles
Power steering went out, nearly went into ditch. Now sometimes shakes the wheel intermittently while driving and while sitting. Sometimes doesn't work at all - comes and goes intermittently, parked, has not went totally out again while driving but has intermittent shakes. There was a recall but somehow (according to GM) my specific car was not covered when most of 2008 and 3 years before and 2 years after were 100% covered/recalled (build date few months window in late 2007?). if 5 years of production on at least 3 vehicle models gets recalled, why not a couple months in the middle of that?

- Augusta, MI, USA

problem #307

Jun 062017

G6

  • 129,500 miles
My air bags don't work in my car. My car was kept outside all these years. My cruise control doesn't work at all and my volume for the radio and illumination of the steering wheel doesn't work. I never owned a car that had issues with an airbag. I'd be willing to speak to the media and tv personnel.

- Murrysville, PA, USA

problem #306

Dec 142017

G6

  • 176,000 miles
2008 Pontiac G6 power steering failure. The power steering fails while driving causing dangerous driving conditions and near crashes. I have almost driven off the road several times, into other vehicles, and across my front lawn when trying to turn out of the driveway. The vehicle was taken into a Chevrolet dealership on 12/18/17 for recall #14118 (electric power steering). Under this recall, dealers are instructed to replace the eps motor. My eps motor was replaced. However, replacing this motor does not resolve the problem. The car is now rendered useless to me because it is too dangerous to drive. I was informed by the dealership that any other work performed to resolve the power steering failure would have to be paid out-of-pocket by me. GM is well aware of this defect (hence the recalls) and should be liable for alleviating the problem created by this defect.

- Canton, MI, USA

problem #305

Dec 172017

G6

  • 140,000 miles
When I started the car, the steering wheel became very tight and I would have to struggle to turn the steering wheel, while sitting still the steering wheel would vibrate. Started it up the next day and it turned with no problem.

- Garfield Hts, OH, USA

problem #304

Dec 202017

G6

  • 70,000 miles
There is a current recall out for certain models of the G6 for electronic steering assist failure. As well as U joint issues. I believe my car is affected. My power steering only works correctly when its under 70 degrees. And it only works for a short time. Ive owned this car for 5 years and never once had a full day where the steering worked like it should. Dealer says my car is not affected and wants me to pay for a new steering motor. As for the U joint issue with steering. Ive spent well over $2,000 on trying to get my steering/suspension fixed and it still has problems. I have to get the vehicle aligned every month. The steering either jolts to one side when going over a bump. Or another way when flooring it. Its beyond dangerous! when turning a corner, you have to straighten out the wheel yourself or else the car will continue to go where the wheel it turned. I fear taking this car on the highway. After getting vehicle aligned, alignment only works for 2 weeks, then it back to where problems started.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #303

Dec 182017

G6

  • 132,000 miles
Purchased from Allstar Chevrolet North on 2/12/16 and was given a carfax report that showed a clean record. Nothing was mentioned about the several recalls on this car. I currently work 1/2 mile from home and I have only put 10,000 on the vehicle. About a month ago I was turning at a light on a busy intersection and I lost all power steering. When that happened several chimes and the warning "power steering" was displayed on radio. I managed to pull into the closet parking lot and turned the motor off. I left the car off for about an hour. When I restarted car the power steering returned. Called the closet mechanic and was informed that this car has had several recalls one being power steering. I called the dealership and spoke with the service manager and he denied any open or closed recalls. He explained that they replaced the steering shaft torque sensor. I asked him for a copy of the repair history emailed to me. On the report there was 3 recalls listed. I called GM and filed a report. GM called back and told me all required repairs were completed and the matter is closed. I explained the car I had only placed 10,000 miles on the car since purchase and if the repair was done properly I shouldn't have this problem.when I asked about the special warranty GM issued from the recall (I obtained this information from the documents the service manager emailed) I was told I would have to pay for diagnostic test and they would only pay if this showed the steering shaft torque sensor was bad. I asked to have this mailed or emailed to me and was told "we don't do that". I also told her about the strong gas smell and I only get 125-150 miles on a full tank. If I had known about these problems I wouldn't have touched this car. Please help. I'm terrified to drive this car.

- Zachary, LA, USA

problem #302

Jun 072017

G6

  • 121,000 miles
I have not been able to use the cruise control on my 2008 Pontiac G6 GT. I am having steering issues where my steering wheel clicks. Plus my air bag light is on all the time. I called customer service through Pontiac they gave me a reference number.8-3680048435. I asked for the corporate office to speak to someone at GM about my car being missed on a recall and no corporate person was given.

- Murrysville, PA, USA

problem #301

Dec 092017

G6

  • 145,000 miles
Power steering intermittently goes out while driving. Shocks and struts out. Makes a loud knocking sound when turning.

- Janesville, WI, USA

problem #300

Nov 062017

G6

  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving 25 mph and making a left turn, the power steering became inoperable. The power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (bill rapp Buick GMC, 3449 burnet avenue, syracuse, NY 13206) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #299

Nov 022017

G6

  • 129,126 miles
I have a 2008 Pontiac G6 GT, the horn, cruise control and the illumination of the steering is not working. My steering wheel makes a popping noise when I turn it. When I lock the car with the remote the horn sounds.

- Murrysville, PA, USA

problem #298

Oct 262017

G6

  • 100,500 miles
My check air bag system light comes on and my sterring is making a loud squicking noice when turning corners

- Goshen, IN, USA

problem #297

May 072017

G6

  • miles
Car monitor indicate check air bag. Problem for remove the key from ignition switch, the car loss a lot power steering. When I apply the break the direction vibrate a lot and make noise

- Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA

problem #296

Oct 102017

G6

  • 93,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving at an unknown speed, there was a popping noise coming from the steering. On several occasions, the steering was difficult to operate. The contact stated that the issue was intermittent. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

- Lewisville, TX, USA

problem #295

Sep 052016

G6

  • miles
My airbag light on my car its been on steady for the last 9 months or more. My steering wheel at certain times are hard to steer the car. It makes a popping noise while I turn the steering wheel.

- Murrysville, PA, USA

problem #294

Aug 012017

G6

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel suddenly began to vibrate and a momentary loss of power steering occurred. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The local dealer (jeff perry GMC of purue, il) was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Mendota, IL, USA

problem #293

Feb 282017

G6

  • miles
Steering malfunctioning. Light came up and the warning sounds. Upon checking for recall it was listed as N140118

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #292

Jun 162014

G6

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the dealer (bayird Chevrolet, 3299 us-51, covington, tn 38019, (901) 476-2277) serviced a manufacturer recall, but the remedy failed to provide a solution. The contact noticed an intermittent failure of the eps warning indicator flashing and the power steering failed when reversing. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on to reset the computer each time the failures occurred. The dealer refused to provide a solution because the recall repair had already been performed and indicated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed again to provide a remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The NHTSA campaign number and failure mileage were not available.

- Ripley, TN, USA

problem #291

May 052017

G6

  • 106,885 miles
While driving my car, I randomly lose my power steering. I am then unable to turn. This happened while driving in a neighborhood a few times. I am now afraid to drive the car. Upon contacting a dealership for repair, I was informed that this car does not have a recall for this issue. When I looked at NHTSA.gov, the make and model had a recall, but not my car via VIN. The car is having the same issue that others are having that have the recall active.

- Tomball, TX, USA

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