This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Pontiac dealer.
8.9
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$687.00
Average Mileage:
71,667 miles
Total Complaints:
55 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (30 reports)
- steering column replaced (19 reports)
- more money (3 reports)
- replace sensor (3 reports)
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2012Mar 14
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 116,579 miles
I had it diagnosis and was told to take it to the dealer to get it fixed. I think this should be on the recall list if so many has the same issue. I only have had this car 1 1/2 months and the steering has gone out on me twice. Once on a country road thank god I know how to steer a car without power. Then I was going not even 15 mph getting ready to turn right and it went out. I hope no one is killed in order to for a recall. I called the dealership I got it from and they told me you can over steer it ....How when you are going straight down a road and when I was going to turn right it went out before I made the turn.
2011Dec 29
G6 3500 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 38,100 miles
2005 Pontiac G6 3500 V6 power steering went out on my daughter as she drove down on driveway. Fortunately, she was not out on the road somewhere, at speed and in a turn, because she could not turn the wheel at all. Now I see that there is an issue with the electric power steering unit on this vehicle. She won't be allowed to drive the car now that I have read about the problem. Guess I will call the dealer. Any feedback or information about a GM recall or National Traffic Safety Board formal complaint?
Since this was probably a Saginaw Steering Gear component, has the new Nexsteer divison (spin-off from Delphi) been notified.
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2011Nov 22
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 96,313 miles
Similar to what others have experienced, while I was driving down the highway to work this morning my car started dinging and the steering wheel jerked, POWER STEERING was flashing on the control center. I had very little control over the vehicle but got to work safely, although very frightened. I called my mechanic who said he was sure that this particular problem would be covered as it had been a major issue. I called GM and spoke to the service department- they took my VIN and then told me that my car did not meet the requirements and that to fix it would be out of my own pocket. It seemed this would be anywhere from $650-900. I was very upset and called my mechanic back- he insisted that it should be covered as he'd seen this happen before on my same make/model. I called GM back and spoke to the SAME person and low and behold they finally "found" the listing on the computer for this fix....funny how before they insisted that it would not be covered but once I said my mechanic was positive and he had encountered this previously that they managed to agree with me. So I guess I am satisfied that my car is going to be covered but I am not happy about GM and how they obviously tried to play me for a fool as I am a young woman and clearly I must be stupid??!! I hope other people have mechanics as good as mine who actually look out for their well being...by the way, I live in Canada and the requirements were to be under 10 yrs or 160 000 km which ever comes first
2011Aug 02
G6 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 23,800 miles
well here is my story, I was driving down the interstate at about 78 miles per hour and the power steering went out.....I could not turn or hardly control the car. I was unaware of any problem with my car until that moment....If this an problem with these cars why in Gods name has nothing been done?
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2011Oct 22
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 141,000 miles
All I can say, is this is an everyday problem. And I'm not exaggerating. I mean everyday the damn steering goes out of this car. Sure my wife can shut it off and start it back to reset it but. how long does that fix the problem? Most of the time 2 to 5 miles down the road the steering wheel will start jerking on its own. Sometimes just sitting in a parking lot or under a red light. The steering wheel will move on its own like the damn thing is possessed. The main reason I am complaining is because, just today my wife and 5 year old daughter was driving to paintsville ky,and while she was driving around a curve the steering went out completely and thankfully there was no oncoming traffic at the time because it jerked her into the other lane and onto the shoulder on the other side of the road. To be honest I don't know how I could make it without my family if something were to happen to them. I know the problem needs fixed but, with the price of everything else in this world we just cant afford it right now. So for now she will be driving my truck while I ride with my buddy to work. So I'm asking GM if you have a heart at all please make this a recall before someone looses a wife,child,husband,mother or father. Wouldn't a recall be worth more to people than loosing a loved one.
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2011May 24
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 130,000 miles
While driving my children to school the power steering went out in my 2005 Pontiac G6, it said power steering on the radio head and the gauge. No warning or anything...I struggle to get the car back home. Well the 2005 Pontiac G6 has not been recalled only "special coverage's". Pontiac has recalled several other models and years. I contact the local Pontiac dealership and they were very helpful. I find out that my vin # for my car has what is called "Special Coverage's", there is a bulletin that my car falls under. 1st bulletin-issued by Pontiac-7 years or 70,000 miles and you can have the steering column replaced. Then they still have problems and issue bulletin #2-10 years or 100,000 miles. Guess what...my car has 130,000 miles. The dealership tells me to contact Pontiac and see if there is something they can do for me. I call Pontiac and speak to a gentleman who tells me-what special coverage's vs recalls mean, he locates a dealership that is certified, then tells me Pontiac will NOT be responsible for having my steering column replaced. I try to talk with him and tell him I had the car prior to 100,000 miles or 10 years but was not aware of any problems. He tells me that they understand but they were sorry they could not help me, he also says that it was the previous owners responsibility to take care of it since they had sent out letters. I have no clue who the previous owners are.
The gentleman continues to try and set up an appointment to have my car diagnosed, but insists that Pontiac will not pay for any work or the diagnostic fee. I tell him I can't even afford to have the car fixed, why would I go and pay for a diagnostic fee that tells me what I, Pontiac, the Pontiac dealership, and the intranet have already told me. He continues through the conversation to try and set me up an appointment, I continue to say no, he then says when can I get it done, again I say I don't know, he then says he will call me in 2 days to see if I've had the diagnostic done but Pontiac will not pay for any of it. I tell him that he can go ahead and call but I don't have the money to have it done plus this is our only car so I can not afford to be with out a car.
The entire time he tries to push for me to have the diagnostic done on the car! I have no more money to put into this car...I'm already hurting financially for replacing the transmission twice in 14 months and multiple other problems. I just think this is terrible of Pontiac! I plan to file a report against Pontiac wherever I can! I will tell you this...I have no means to get this car fixed or diagnosed or anything else, so I will continue to drive a car with no power steering and pray to God that he will keep me and my family safe.
2011Mar 23
G6 V6
- Manual transmission
- 114,000 miles
I have driving Pontiac's for the past 22 yrs,but my 05 model has been a car from Hell. There should be a recall based on the steering problem before someone get hurt. I was told by the GM dealer my whole steering column needs to be replace at a cost of 600. I put it in the shop to get it fixed want be driving this clunker long or any other GM products.
2011Mar 17
G6 ES
- Automatic transmission
- 126,000 miles
all i can say is this, the steering is crap on this car and should be a recall. i think that someone will have to be killed before it comes to that. it just chaps my ass that they can design something so poorly and then not stand behind it. i just hope my wifes car doesn't do it again.
i can say this, we went truck shopping the other day and i didn't come home with an American made. i came home with a TOYOTA TACOMA and if i can change my wifes mind i will trade her g6 to a Toyota Camry'
2009Dec 31
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 92,000 miles
I experienced an issue with the power steering on my G6 going out while I was driving. I would have to pull over and turn the car off to get the steering to work. I had paid for the extended warranty so I took it to the dealer. They stated that there was nothing wrong with the steering. Currently I have had it in to 3 separate dealers and no one wants to honor my warranty and fix it. I also received a letter from Pontiac however my car exceeded the mileage allowance. I sent a certified letter to GM with all of my documentation asking them to please honor my warranty and they basically told me to take a hike. Every single person that I spoke to treated me horrible and were extremely rude. They told me this is not a safety issue not worry about it however I have had it go out on the expressway, expressway ramps, ect and cant not safely steer the car off the road. Sometimes I have to restart my car 3 or 4 times before it will work. This happens several times a day mostly in colder weather. I can not afford to pay to have it fived because I spent all of my money on the extended warranty. Which at the time I thought was a good idea since I drive over 80 miles a day to and from work.They have recalled the G5 and G8 but not the G6 and their basically the same vehicle. HELP, please.
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2010Jul 31
G6 GT 3.5
- Automatic transmission
- 96,000 miles
The problem started when the "service vehicle soon" light and "power steering" message in the DIC display came on. I was not sure what the problem was at the beginning because I did not notice any difference in performance. The alarm would come on and go away until I started having problems with the steering wheel locking up. I could unlock it by restarting the car several times. I took the car to a mechanic shop and they were unable to identify the problem using their super duper $27,000 data scanner. They told me that they could access all the codes except for the EPS (electronic power steering) system. Will, this is funny. Why would GM block communication for the EPS.
I contacted GM and they told me that the problem was considered a recall on the G5 and not the G6. What the heck is the difference? Isn't it the same EPS system having same problem? They told me that I have to pay for the repairs myself. I don't think this fair and I'm extremely disappointed with how GM is handling this problem.
2010Jun 04
G6 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 79,536 miles
The power steering went out on my car a couple of months ago and I took it in to get a diagnostic done. They found that the sensors in the steering column are faulty and would have to change the whole steering column (they can't just change the sensors). The cost of the repair would be around $700.
I recently received a letter from General Motors of Canada stating that my car may have a condition where there is a 'loss of power steering assist caused by electrical input signals within the steering column assembly'. They go on to say GM will fix my problem at no charge.
That's all fine and dandy but when I took my vehicle in to a GM dealer they had no idea what this letter meant and said the only recall they have for this car is the steering gear box. That recall is completely seperate from the recall I just received in the mail.
After going in and calling the dealer back three times and getting nowhere, I called GM themselves. After spending almost an hour on the phone with GM and explaining the letter I received from them, they tell me they don't know anything about it either!!! They are going to do an investigation and get back to me. How messed up is that??? How does GM not know anything about the letter they sent me?
2010Jun 04
G6 GT 3.2lV6
- Automatic transmission
- 63,000 miles
I paid $17,000 for my Pontiac G6 GT 3 years ago. It has 63,000 miles on it and I am looking at over $1,000 in repairs. They told me I needed a Power Steering Position Censor and also a Power Steering I Shaft. I have had vehicles 10 and 12 years and never had Power Steering problems, at best maybe had to add a little Power Steering Fluid. GM just tells me "well there has been recalls on the G 5's and Cobalts??, but not on the G 6's. WHY?????????????????? The G 6's are having the same problems as the G 5's and Cobalts??.
I am just about to the point that I am not even going to buy an American made car anymore. I am so sick of the prices and them not standing behind their product. It is pretty sad when you buy a car you have to go and study each and every car you attempt to buy to see what problems they have had with them???? I take very good care of my car and I don't consider a $1,000 Power Steering problem a minor repair. AND GMC DOESN'T EVEN CARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The least they could do is stand behind their JUNK????????????? That is all I ask.
2008Oct 10
G6 GT 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 75,852 miles
I have had my car in the shop 4 times and am having to take it again this week for the steering problems. I have taken it to 3 different Pontiac dealers. Has been ok for 19 mo. now messed up again. GM we need a recall before someone gets KILLED!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2010Jun 21
G6 GT
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
our g6 power steering took a crap on us, called gm about the numerous complaints for the Pontiac g6 power steering, they have a recall for the g4 and g5 because they produced so many of them that a recall would be cheaper than the lawsuits, whereas the g6 doesn't have the numbers of the g4 and g5 the lawsuits are cheaper than the recall. in short GM SAYS GET SCREWED
2010Feb 23
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
This was the first time it ever happened to me. I was pulling out of the parking lot from work and got about 5 feet and my power steering locked up. I had to get a male coworker to move the car back in the parking spot. We waited a few minutes after turning the car off and restarted it but it still was locked up. AFter a few tries, it finally worked. I dropped the car off the next day but I was so frightened and paranoid about driving that the 20 mile drive to the dealer was awful.
2010May 28
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 88,360 miles
Complant number #31 payed $1000.00. Went 3,000 more miles and had to put in a power steering column at $698.00. Doesn't make any sense. Why has this not been recalled???????
2010May 22
G6 GT 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 68,351 miles
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Please look over and read my picture as it explains the accident, overall an extremely frightening experience. although my power steering has locked about 5 times before. I am extremely sick of this, i even went to my dealer ( not gm ) and told him i needed the power steering looked into as it was locking up HE TOLD ME IT WAS A RECALL, of course no one wants to come forward and say it was there fault in this whole matter, im also wondering what i can do to get this recalled, as GM refused to give me a claim number untill i had it diagnosed by gm (and yes they want me to pay for the diagnoses) on it, what a freaking load of crap!
2010Mar 01
G6 G6
- Automatic transmission
- 67,557 miles
I was driving down the road and my steering wheel locked up, like when your steering locks when you are parked. I had to slam on my break and shut off my car and restart it. It seemed fine but a mile down the road it did it again. i had to shut off the car several time just to get the steering to kick in so i could get it off the road. I could have killed someone or myself. I had someone drive it to the shop because because i was definatly afraid to drive it and the car did this to them 5 times in a 10 mile drive. The garage fixed it but how long until it does it again. I don't drive it very often before i am terrified of it happening again.
2009Sep 30
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 50,500 miles
Because of the electric power steering problem, I'm dreading summer. I bought a 2005 Pontiac G6 a little over a year ago and was thrilled. After a few months, however, the power steering started going out. For some reason (and I know this makes no sense), the hotter it was outside, the more I had this problem. Some people are reporting that it happens every now and then, but it got to the point where my power steering went out every day last summer, sometimes several times a day. I would have to turn off the car, restart it, and hope the warning light didn't come on; I dreaded the noise it made and seeing "Power Steering" flash across the information panel. Sometimes I would spend several minutes restarting the car to get it to work again. It would happen either when I started the car, after I would drive a short distance (across the parking lot), or sometimes when I arrived at a destination. I was lucky in that it never went out as I was driving someplace dangerous. As it got cooler outside, the problem slowed and I haven't had these issues in a few months. However, it's warming up outside and I'm scrambling to fix this problem before it gets me into an accident/makes me late for work/hurts someone/etc. I'm hoping they'll wise up and issue some sort of recall because this is ridiculous, as well as dangerous!
2010Jan 12
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 69,875 miles
I noticed in January that is was hard for me to park. I called a mechanic and he told me it was my power steering and I needed fluid. Unbeknowst to me I have an electric power steering system. When I called other auto shops they said they had never heard of that kind of system, and the ones that have said the whole thing would have to be replaced. I have seen other complaints and pray to God my steering doesn't go out while I'm driving.So far it's just parking and turning the wheel is soooooo hard to do. Instead of issuing a recall it's under investigation. How many complaints does it take or are they waiting for someone to have a fatal accident to fix it?
2010Feb 19
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 110,000 miles
The power steering in my car goes out pretty often. Probably once a month. When it happens it takes everything i have to pull the car over to the side of the road and restart it. This always seems to take care of the immediate problem but it is an ongoing issue.
2009Oct 01
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 211,595 miles
The power steering went out twice. No warning. Reset when car was parked for the evening. GM is recalling the other lines, but G6 uses the same power steering, and the same problem, so why is this model not in the recall? BTW electric power steering is worse than a '77 grand marquis without hydraulics.
2010Mar 05
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 117,000 miles
I see that there are many complaint about the power steering, I have another to add to the list. I have 05 G6 and for the past 4 months that power steering comes and goes. MOst of the TIme my 2yr old son is in the car and I would hate for this to cause an accident I went to talk to a Bill Kay Pontiac and they let me know that it would be $150 for the first hour to look for the problem. I informed the service guy John that i had a person look at it and that it needs a power steering motor. The person that checked it out stated this is a common problem and that he surprisingly has the parts in stock this problem has affected 5-6 people that I know and still no response from the dealer...
2009Aug 31
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 85,620 miles
Power steering went out a number of times causing me not to be able to steer. all of these times were in traffic and very dangerous.
2010Jan 27
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 93,000 miles
I was driving on the freeway to go to school, when my steering wheel went really loose, and I couldn't steer very easily. When I tried to turn corners or park, the steering wheel would lock on me, and I would have to use everything I had in me to turn the wheel. It happened once a couple of weeks ago, stopped, and then started a few days ago. When I was driving back from school, it was so bad, I could hardly drive, I decided not to take the freeway, instead take the back roads, thank god, I may have crashed if I had taken the freeway.
2010Jan 11
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 27,560 miles
While I was driving my G6 the steering became nearly impossible to turn. Seems to happen more when I am making complete left and/or right turns. When I am stopped and trying to back into a parking space, I can barely turn the wheel.
2009Dec 19
G6 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
I was driving my car over to a Christmas get together with my family when the power steering gave out in the car locking up causing me to lose control of my car. I had my 2 month old daughter in the car when this occured. I will never buy another GM product and I will discurage anyone else from buying one also.
2009Oct 14
G6 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 56,000 miles
I purchased the vehicle used with 52,000 miles. They immediately had to replace the steering column before I picked up the car. The car now has 68,000, and the steering has become difficult to turn, and has gotten worse since yesterday when it 1st happened. This is my daughter's car, and I will not let her drive it until it's fixed. Guess what, my daughter had a Grand Prix prior to this peice of junk, and it had the same problem. You'd think we would learn from our mistakes. I am a Ford, and Dodge man myself
2009Oct 12
G6 GT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
Follow the link and file a complaint with the NHTSA and force another investigation on pontiac. MAKE THEM RECALL THIS PROBLEM. If you are like me and have this problem but are over the 70,000 mile limit on the coverage Pontiac isn't picking up one cent. FILE A COMPLAINT, CALL PONTIAC AND COMPLAIN TO THEM TOO.
1-800-620-7668 Pontiac customer service, its quick.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm
2009Jul 22
G6 GT 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 47,000 miles
A few weeks ago I had my car in reverse and when I braked to put the car in drive the radio flashed POWER STEERING and the indicator light on the dash went off, the power steering went out and I had to turn the car off and back on again. I still felt like I had too much play in my steering wheel but my car drove fine for a few weeks. A few weeks later the same thing happened again 2 days in a row. I took the car down to my local GM dealer and unfortunately I have to have my steering column replaced. The part itself costs $600. I don't have the money to repair the vehicle and my certified used warranty is up and the powertrain doesn't cover this. Fortunately the dealer is working with me :). There is hope for other people with this problem. I called GM's cust. service dept. and asked about the special warranty repair program for this vehicle. It fits vehicles purchased certified used from August 2008 to current. GM's phone number is 1-866-790-5600; your local service department manager at a GM dealer should be able to help with this information as well.
2008Jan 01
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 29,000 miles
My power steering goes out EVERY time I turn on my a/c. I have hit a guard rail going onto an on ramp b/c when I turned into the turn the power steering failed and the steering wheel yoked. When I turn off the engine and restart the car, the problem is fixed until I turn on the a/c again. I have seen 3 different mechanics that have not come across the problem but apparently GM is aware of the problem b/c they fixed it on the newer '07 model. I know of people that have spent the money on the parts to fix the problem only to have it happen again.
2009Jul 15
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 64,050 miles
My wife was driving our 2005 G6 this morning and when the power steering failed she was forced to go head on into oncoming traffic narrowly missing vehicles and a major crash. This was the first time this had ever happened--no warning. A service light then appeared on the dash and the information screen indicated "Power Steering". Like any dumb ass wouldn't have already figured that out, after going head on into traffic because they can't steer the piece of shat. Pontiac headquarters says they have issued a courtesy extension to the warranty (mighty nice of them seeing that my wife could have been killed). The representative stated the bulletin was issued in 2007, yet no one notified us of this bulletin (but we got the recall notice for the brake lights). It only covers vehicles for 7 years / 70,000 miles for the steering component. Pontiac says it has been issued as a courtesy by GM--A COURTESY WOULD BE TO PREVENT DEATH, and actually let someone know their vehicle could lose the steering. YET NO RECALL---next call is to NHTSA.
2009Jul 13
G6 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,142 miles
hi I'm just saying gm doesn't know how to make good cars. they only want money and don't take pride in their work that's why they can't sell cars. All I have to say is good luck with your gm product...problems with steering, door ajar sensors, check fuel sensors, remote lower ball joint, horn and electric. power steering was rebuilt
2009Aug 05
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 49,710 miles
I agree with a lot of people complaining about this steering problem GM should take a closer look at this. For me my steering locked while i was idling, I hope this will be the only time but I have my doubts.
2009Jun 18
G6 GT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,400 miles
My power steering light has been coming on for about a month and I have consulted with two mechanics that said it has to be fixed by the dealer because it is "electric" power steering. The power steering went out only when I backed up then it reset itself when I started the engine again. The mechanic said this could be VERY DANGEROUS and you could lose control. The electric power steering is in the 2005, 2006 models but GM changed it in the 2007 models because of the problems. GM needs to issue a recall. I have children and to drive it in this condition is very unsafe. The estimate I received is around $700 to $800 to repair. GM should be ashamed of their self for not issuing a recall on this problem.
Update from Jul 2, 2009: 07/02/09 I took my car into the dealer, they indicated my car not only needed the steering column replaced but they also needed to replace the motor or reprogram the existing motor for the electric power steering. The cost to replace both will be $1,200.00. If they only reprogram the motor it would save me $400 now but there was only a 50/50 chance of it correcting the problem. I will pursue this with GM. This is awful!
2009Jun 11
G6 GT 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 48,503 miles
I bought my 2005 G6 Gt brand new and have enjoyed it worry free for the most part. However, a couple weeks ago I noticed a problem...when I would turn the steering wheel sharply to the right...the wheel seemed hard to turn and when I turned to the left it turned too easy...causing me to oversteer a few times. So, I thought this problem was a bad tire or something like that...I had that looked at and it checked out fine..but it continued doing it. I was annoyed to say the least but one morning I was on my way to work and while approaching a stop sign I heard a chime...and the check engine light came one...and then the information screen on the radio displayed POWER STEERING...my power steering went out completely. Luckily I was less than a mile from home and coming to a stop when it happened...I was able to turn around ( with great effort) and get the c ar back home. Once I got home I looked up online..and realized I was not the only one with this problem, through one of the complaints on here...I got the number for General Motors Customer Service...1 866 790 5600. I called them and explained to them that if other ppl were having the same issue maybe they should issue a recall.
After talking to them...I was told that there is a extended warranty...just for this problem 7 years 70 000 miles/ So if you have a G6 and its having these issues you may be covered. I hope this info helped someone.
I carried my car to the dealer..and they are ordering the part...and it will be covered under warrenty
2009May 20
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 86,000 miles
My power steering locked up on me four times in one day. I called to have it looked at and found out I have to have the steering column replaced. I have had the wheel bearings on both front tires replaced at $500 apiece. I think this car is junk and do not suggest anyone buying it.
2009May 20
G6 GT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 83,000 miles
I think GM should PAY for the problems. The consumers should not have to be pay that kind of money for there poor design.
2007Oct 07
G6 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 61,000 miles
I have a Pontiac G6 2005 I bought approx 2 yrs ago, I'm having the same problem as everyone else, the power steering is going off. This problem started three months after I bought my car. I'm writing this message for everyone who has the same problem call the this number and let them know what's going on because they said they needed more complaints with the power steering. GM 1 800 620 7668 or NHTSA 1 888 327 4236. This power steering problem is a dangerous thing puts at risk the drivers and passengers life.
2009Apr 28
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
Same thing as everyone else is complaining about with Pontiac. Power Steering went out this morning about causing a wreck. I've had problems with rotors, tires, sunroof, and now power steering! Enough already!
2009Mar 28
G6 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 44,628 miles
Will post more once I have it checked. Just happened the other day.
2009Mar 18
G6 GT 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 54,600 miles
I have read some of the posts and I can't believe that GM doesn't see that this has to be a recall item. I spoke with a Service representative at a local GM dealer and he told me that they have seen several Cobalts with the same issue. Why the hell have other car makers been able to perfect the electrical power steering and their sorry a** can't seem to admit that they F'D UP!!! I am furious. I have to take my car in on Thursday and I think I will bring my vaseline with me, because I am going to get screwed.
Currently the steering is going in and out. My biggest fear is to be in an accident. Is there anything we can do to rectify this problem?
2009Feb 21
G6 GT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 41,500 miles
I took the time to write this because I have found many of you out there are having the problem and I wanted to say that you are not alone. I bought this vehicle from a used car dealer. It is a pontiac G6 2005 and I've had problems with the power steering also, it has happened to me about 5 times mostly when I am driving. The power steering goes and the fix vehicle light comes on. When I pull over and turn the vehicle off then on again the problem disappears. I took it back to the dealer and explained the problem. They took it in and ran some tests including a test drive but the problem didn't happen to them. So they told me when the problem does happen again to take it back within 24hrs. Apparently the vehicle's computer will send out codes (within the first 24-48hrs even if it resets) that GM's computer will be able to read and find the exact problem to be fix. I am somewhat lucky I have a 60day 3,000 mile guaranteed on the vehicle so they have to fix it free of charge, I just hope it will happen getting out of my driveway so I don't get into an accident. I hope this info will help someone.
2008Aug 29
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 56,000 miles
The estimated cost the fix the power steering was $700.00, however, I after I researched the problem I called GM directly and they informed me about the problem that these cars had been encountering and they were offering a warranty to cover this problem with power steering.
2005Aug 18
G6 GT 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 11,000 miles
Within a year of buying my new car the electric power steering gave out almost resulting in an accident! Called dealership and they were no help. By the time GMAC sent out the letter stating they would cover it under the extended warranty my car was out of the warranty mileage. I refuse to pay the $900 they said it would cost to fix! I know one of these days it will give out while im driving and cause me to hurt myself or another driver!
2008Sep 08
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
my power steering light started coming.then it started getting hard to turn.said it was going to cost about $650.00
2008Mar 15
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 25,000 miles
They said that it was a problem with the power steering and that it would be covered by the extended warranty, thank god I got it. For some reason I have seen a lot of same car owners complain about having a problem with the power steering. I suggest it be a manufacture defect and consider it a recall, I mean I was covered by the extended warranty, but not everyone has it. Plus, it was the first year of entirely new car!
2008Aug 01
G6 GT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 23,000 miles
The steering would seem to freeae at times when I first start the car. I received a notice from Pontiac about a problem with the steering so I thought that it was a recall. When I went in to have it fixed was told that there was no recall on the steering. I have an extended warrenty that only covered part of the cost. Would like to know who to cantact to get a refund on this repair?
2008Jun 06
G6 GT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 23,000 miles
There is a letter From General Motors on this but for some reason the dealer I went to is not awear of it. You can get a copy of the letter at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/tsbs/. I hope that this helps others out.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2011Dec 13
G6 GT 3.2L V6
My daughter was at a stoplight getting ready to turn right and the steering wheel completely locked up on her. She couldn't turn it at all. She turned the car off and started it again and it seemed fine. The issue occurred a second time in February 2012. It was diagnosed at the dealer as having a power steering assist issue. The car had 120,000 miles on it at that time so was not covered under the 'special coverage' GM has for the steering issue. We did have the car fixed because we felt it was too dangerous for her to drive. I seriously can't believe there isn't a recall on this. I've read hundreds of complaints on this issue, which indicates it's a widespread problem. Most people can't afford to get it fixed so just take their chances on driving the car and not having a serious accident.
Teresa H.
Liberty, MO, USA
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