NHTSA — Steering Problems

2005 Pontiac G6 (Page 2 of 20)

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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005 Pontiac G6 has major problems with two areas fairly critical to the act of driving... steering & safety.

The 2005 G6 has a major defect trend with electronic power-assisted steering failure. The power steering cuts out while driving, making it extremely difficult to steer. G6 owners typically report spending $600 - $1,200+ to fix the problem, replacing either the entire steering column or the power assist motor.

In March 2010, GM recalled 1.3 million vehicles for this exact problem "...after receiving 1,100 complaints of power steering failures." However the 2005 G6 wasn't included in that recall.

In July 2010, GM issued a "Special Coverage Adjustment" — TSB #10183 — covering "certain" (not all) 2005, 2006 & 2008 Pontiac G6's for power steering problems, up to 10 years/100k miles.

As of early 2013 the NHTSA had 300+ steering complaints on file for the 2005 G6, with 12 crashes & 4 injuries. The NHTSA closed their initial investigation in 2007, having determined that losing your power steering going over 15-20 mph isn't a big deal & that most crashes occurred at slow speeds, so not a safety risk. Ridiculous? Yep, we think so too.

The 2005 G6 also has an expensive problem with "popping" or "clunking" noises when turning, & that issue extends to newer model years as well.

Factor in the 2005 Pontiac G6's poor side impact protection & you end up with a vehicle you should steer clear of.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
88,992 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2005 Pontiac G6 steering problems

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2005 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 20)

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problem #376

Feb 202020

G6

  • 200,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The dic says power steering and the light on the dash is showing a car with a wrench inside of it. The power steering will go out intermittently causing unsafe driving conditions. It can be remedied by turning the vehicle off then back on. The remote start will not work with this light on. There was a recall for this problem before but as this is a used car I do not know if it was properly fixed or attended to. This has happened both while backing out (and turning the wheel to the left) and while driving on a country road going approximately 45 miles an hour with the wheel straight.

- Delia, KS, USA

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problem #375

Sep 012019

G6

  • 163,000 miles
The steering column is broken and when driving the vehicle it feels like the steering wheel is going to shake off. It is very hard to control the car while driving due to this. It makes a terrible rattling noise when driving, the higher the speed the louder the noise. I am terrified to drive my car but this is my only way to work and back. I have 2 small kids who ride in this daily. Called and checked on any recalls for this and was informed back in 2014 (previous owner) had it fixed for this issue. And now it's happening again. Plus the service air back soon light keeps coming on. Which if we were in an accident from the steering column being broke. The airbags won't deploy. This issue needs to be fixed by GM again.

- Warsaw, VA, USA

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problem #374

Nov 042019

G6

  • 190,947 miles
The power steering comes off and on the wheel turns on its own

- Muncie, IN, USA

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problem #373

Oct 082019

G6

  • 220,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I purchased a 2005 Pontiac G6 GT from a small dealership, it has high mileage but runs good. Just recently when I start the car there is no power steering making it difficult to turn the steering wheel. I have to turn the key to the off position and restart to achieve power steering, sometimes it takes several restarts to get power steering back. I have not lost power steering while vehicle is in motion yet, just at initial start

- Somerset, WI, USA

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problem #372

Sep 012019

G6

  • miles
Steering went out. Online everyone is complaining about. Why no recall?

- Seneca, IL, USA

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problem #371

Aug 092019

G6

  • 175,644 miles
Power steering stopped all of a sudden while driving. Very dangerous. They came back intermittently and then left again. Very very dangerous! it is not working at all now.

- Sorrento, FL, USA

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problem #370

Aug 072019

G6

  • 141,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Power steering will just quite working when driving.

- Potterville, MI, USA

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problem #369

Apr 152019

G6

  • 140,000 miles
Power steering. I got my car at an auction about a week ago and it's been driving great! took it into a shop and they check all the fluids. All looked great. But I was driving home from downtown last night (4/15/19) and the steering was extremely stiff. I'm glad it was late at night so there was too much traffic.

- Bellingham, WA, USA

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problem #368

Apr 112019

G6

  • 144,543 miles
On my Pontiac G6 2005 the power steering control unit went out on me I have no steering

- Norfolk, VA, USA

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problem #367

Feb 052019

G6

  • 169,000 miles
While driving we went over a small little dip and then all of the sudden I couldnt turn my steering wheel but about 1/4 of a turn. Later that day it was fine but it did that the whole drive

- Beatrice, NE, USA

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problem #366

Jan 172019

G6

  • 84,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Power steering has failed almost causing me to crash..I was traveling at highway speed whe the steering failed..it took all my strength not to crash and get off the road..this is a serious design flaw in this car

- Wilmington, DE, USA

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problem #365

Dec 142018

G6

  • 59,972 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle should have been included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 59,972.

- Saint Clair, PA, USA

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problem #364

Nov 182018

G6

  • 183,000 miles
Takata recall. Something happened to my steering. The warning light is on, it gets so tight you cannot steer it. It also says to service the airbag. I'm so scared to try to drive it. If you shut the car off and restart it the steering wheel feels loose again, but like you do not have complete control. Then it's tight all over again. This was driving down the highway.

- Hyde, PA, USA

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problem #363

Dec 162015

G6

  • miles
'takata recall' my electric power steering is messed up in my car

- Augusta, GA, USA

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problem #362

Nov 252018

G6

  • 194,975 miles
While driving 60 mph on the highway the power steering gave out on the car. After letting the car sit overnight. The power steering was still hard to do. Reached out to local car dealer and was told that car was not covered in manufacturer recall. Will be calling the manufacturer to see what can be done.

- Jonesboro, AR, USA

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problem #361

Nov 122018

G6

  • 175,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While the vehicle was stopped at a stop sign, the steering wheel began to shake violently and made an abnormal noise. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to steer while making a turn. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to berger Chevrolet (located at 2525 28th St SE, grand rapids, mi 49512, (616) 949-5200), but was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

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problem #360

Aug 012018

G6

  • 133,000 miles
There's a lot of popping in my steering column when I turn the steering wheel either direction and

- Piney Flats, TN, USA

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problem #359

Jun 162017

G6

  • 200,000 miles
My power steering went out on the vehicle without warning which caused me to hit another vehicle without warning. I only had the car for 1year

- Hemet, CA, USA

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problem #358

Sep 202018

G6

  • 55,550 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving 35 mph, the electric power steering and service maintenance warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to velde Buick GMC (2220 N 8th St, pekin, il 61554, (800) 717-2713) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently at the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,550.

- Raymond, IL, USA

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problem #357

Aug 112018

G6

  • 170,632 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving 35 mph off a highway ramp, the vehicle swayed right and left. The contact lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash into a ditch and flip over. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered minor cuts on the left hand from the windshield shattering. Medical attention was not required. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot and inspected by the insurance company. It had not been determined whether the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,632.

- Bellaire, MI, USA

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