CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 Pontiac G6 has major problems with two areas fairly critical to the act of driving... steering & safety.
The 2006 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 2006 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 this power steering issue, up to 10 years/100k miles. However a large number of 2006 G6 owners have reported they were not covered by this campaign, based on VIN#.
As of late 2013 the NHTSA had well over 700 steering complaints on file for the 2006 G6, with 21 crashes & 12 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 2006 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 2006 Pontiac G6's poor side impact protection & you end up with a vehicle you should steer clear of.
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $590
- Average Mileage:
- 114,650 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- repair leak (1 reports)
fuel system problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Been smelling gas inside and outside for a couple weeks well went to family night due to a friend passing. Had people come and tell me gas was leaking under my car. Car is in shop now they are telling me the part I need is 246.00 dollars because it's a dealer part it's the fitting coming off the gas tank or the fuel pump. it was 235.00 to drop the gas tank that's 481.00 as of right now and my car is still in the shop so I don't have a total as of yet. But as I google the issues with this car and see the complaints on this gas leak issue it makes me wonder why there is no recall on this issue. Does it really take for someone to die before Pontiac to fix this problem.leaking gas is a serious broblem who wants to die in a car fire because some asshole car company will not do a recall to save money I guess money has more value to them then a human life. I have two beautiful girls 15 and 12 that rides in this vehicle and it does piss me off. I wouldn't even complain if it was just my car but look at these complaints not only here but other websites as well its obviously An issue with this car
- Stephen S., Barboursville, VA, US