This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Pontiac dealer.
8.6
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$1,321.00
Average Mileage:
63,590 miles
Total Complaints:
132 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (71 reports)
- replace steering column (15 reports)
- turn car off then back on (13 reports)
- replace power assist motor (12 reports)
- replace rack (7 reports)
- replace torque sensor in steering column (6 reports)
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- '06 G6 FAILED 'Power Steering - Well, you all know the story. Freak out over the loss of the 'Power' steering while on the highway. Pull over to a gas station only to realize that there isn't a cap for P. S. Fluid....No fluid? All electronic? Sounds like a great freaking way to make more money on the side for everybody else. Get hurt? Oh well, should have paid the $700+ every 3-6 months...duh. I can't believe that this is actually happening...
- Pontiac G6 Power Steering Issues - Even though it says its for 2005 G6, I have a 2006 and called my dealership as I had major issues with power steering failing, they checked my VIN and fixed it for free, this was 3 years after I bought my car so it wasn`t under warranty any more. So get your dealership to check your VIN and see if its one of the cars amount the 15000+ that have this issue.
- Pontiac Driver - electric power failure issues, please support my facebook page...So that Pontiac can own up to their manufacture imperfections.
2011Dec 22
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 115,000 miles
ME ALONE THEY'LL IGNORE BUT TOGETHER THEY WILL HAVE TO LISTEN
STEERING PROBLEMS ITS NOTHING YOU DID WRONG PONTIAC MADE A FAULTY ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING COLUMN
PLEASE SUPPORT MY FACEBOOK PAGE (PONTIAC PROBLEMS) I HAD EARLY PUT MY PAGE AS PONTIAC DRIVER BUT WHEN I WENT TO FACEBOOK SOMEONE ALREADY HAD THAT NAME SO TO PREVENT CONFUSION PONTIAC PROBLEMS
PONTIAC SAID THEY SENT OUT SPECIAL COVERAGE LETTERS AUGUST 2011 TO ALL PONTIAC OWNERS THAT WOULD COVER THE PROBLEMS. BUT I DID NOT GET IT AND WHEN I CALLED THEY DID'NT EVEN HAVE MY NAME IN THEIR SYSTEM AND MY CAR HAS 115000 PLUS MILES ON IT THE COVERAGE ONLY COVERED 10 YEARS OR 100000 MILES. REALLY THIS IS PONTIACS FAULT HOW CAN THEY PUT A MILEAGE ON A MANUFACTURES MALFUNCTION.
LIKE THE REST MY STEERING GOES OUT WHEN I TURN MY CAR ON AND OFF IT CORRECTS IT SELF. UNTIL THE NEXT ATTACK. I CALLED PONTIAC AND THEY AGREED TO FIX IT TWO DAYS AGO THEY SAID GET A DIAGNOSIS. I DID THEY DID NOT ACCEPT IT BECAUSE IT WASN'T A GMC DEALER OK
TRIED TO GO TO A GMC DEALER NOW THEY'RE SAYING THEY WON'T PAY BY THE WAY MY DIAGNOSIS SAYS IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LETS UNITE FOR OUR RIGHTS TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR FOR US AND OUR FAMILIES.
GO TO FACEBOOK AND LIKE PONTIAC PROBLEMS PLEASE TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS BEFORE SOMEONE IS INJURED OR EVEN WORSE KILLED
2011Dec 22
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 115,200 miles
STEERING PROBLEMS ITS NOTHING YOU DID WRONG PONTIAC MADE A FAULTY ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING COLUMN
PLEASE SUPPORT MY FACEBOOK PAGE (PONTIAC PROBLEMS) I HAD EARLY PUT MY PAGE AS PONTIAC DRIVER BUT WHEN I WENT TO FACEBOOK SOMEONE ALREADY HAD THAT NAME SO TO PREVENT CONFUSION PONTIAC PROBLEMS
PONTIAC SAID THEY SENT OUT SPECIAL COVERAGE LETTERS AUGUST 2011 TO ALL PONTIAC OWNERS THAT WOULD COVER THE PROBLEMS. BUT I DID NOT GET IT AND WHEN I CALLED THEY DID'NT EVEN HAVE MY NAME IN THEIR SYSTEM AND MY CAR HAS 115000 PLUS MILES ON IT THE COVERAGE ONLY COVERED 10 YEARS OR 100000 MILES. REALLY THIS IS PONTIACS FAULT HOW CAN THEY PUT A MILEAGE ON A MANUFACTURES MALFUNCTION.
LIKE THE REST MY STEERING GOES OUT WHEN I TURN MY CAR ON AND OFF IT CORRECTS IT SELF. UNTIL THE NEXT ATTACK. I CALLED PONTIAC AND THEY AGREED TO FIX IT TWO DAYS AGO THEY SAID GET A DIAGNOSIS. I DID THEY DID NOT ACCEPT IT BECAUSE IT WASN'T A GMC DEALER OK
TRIED TO GO TO A GMC DEALER NOW THEY'RE SAYING THEY WON'T PAY BY THE WAY MY DIAGNOSIS SAYS IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LETS UNITE FOR OUR RIGHTS TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR FOR US AND OUR FAMILIES.
GO TO FACEBOOK AND LIKE PONTIAC PROBLEMS
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2011Dec 22
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 115,000 miles
IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT
ME ALONE THEY'LL IGNORE BUT TOGETHER THEY WILL HAVE TO LISTEN
STEERING PROBLEMS ITS NOTHING YOU DID WRONG PONTIAC MADE A FAULTY ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING COLUMN
PLEASE SUPPORT MY FACEBOOK PAGE (PONTIAC PROBLEMS) I HAD EARLY PUT MY PAGE AS PONTIAC DRIVER BUT WHEN I WENT TO FACEBOOK SOMEONE ALREADY HAD THAT NAME SO TO PREVENT CONFUSION PONTIAC PROBLEMS
PONTIAC SAID THEY SENT OUT SPECIAL COVERAGE LETTERS AUGUST 2011 TO ALL PONTIAC OWNERS THAT WOULD COVER THE PROBLEMS. BUT I DID NOT GET IT AND WHEN I CALLED THEY DID'NT EVEN HAVE MY NAME IN THEIR SYSTEM AND MY CAR HAS 115000 PLUS MILES ON IT THE COVERAGE ONLY COVERED 10 YEARS OR 100000 MILES. REALLY THIS IS PONTIACS FAULT HOW CAN THEY PUT A MILEAGE ON A MANUFACTURES MALFUNCTION.
LIKE THE REST MY STEERING GOES OUT WHEN I TURN MY CAR ON AND OFF IT CORRECTS IT SELF. UNTIL THE NEXT ATTACK. I CALLED PONTIAC AND THEY AGREED TO FIX IT TWO DAYS AGO THEY SAID GET A DIAGNOSIS. I DID THEY DID NOT ACCEPT IT BECAUSE IT WASN'T A GMC DEALER OK
TRIED TO GO TO A GMC DEALER NOW THEY'RE SAYING THEY WON'T PAY BY THE WAY MY DIAGNOSIS SAYS IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LETS UNITE FOR OUR RIGHTS TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR FOR US AND OUR FAMILIES.
GO TO FACEBOOK AND LIKE PONTIAC PROBLEMS PLEASE TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS BEFORE SOMEONE IS INJURED OR EVEN WORSE KILLED
2011Dec 22
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 115,000 miles
ME ALONE THEY'LL IGNORE BUT TOGETHER THEY WILL HAVE TO LISTEN
STEERING PROBLEMS ITS NOTHING YOU DID WRONG PONTIAC MADE A FAULTY ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING COLUMN
PLEASE SUPPORT MY FACEBOOK PAGE (PONTIAC PROBLEMS) I HAD EARLY PUT MY PAGE AS PONTIAC DRIVER BUT WHEN I WENT TO FACEBOOK SOMEONE ALREADY HAD THAT NAME SO TO PREVENT CONFUSION PONTIAC PROBLEMS
PONTIAC SAID THEY SENT OUT SPECIAL COVERAGE LETTERS AUGUST 2011 TO ALL PONTIAC OWNERS THAT WOULD COVER THE PROBLEMS. BUT I DID NOT GET IT AND WHEN I CALLED THEY DID'NT EVEN HAVE MY NAME IN THEIR SYSTEM AND MY CAR HAS 115000 PLUS MILES ON IT THE COVERAGE ONLY COVERED 10 YEARS OR 100000 MILES. REALLY THIS IS PONTIACS FAULT HOW CAN THEY PUT A MILEAGE ON A MANUFACTURES MALFUNCTION.
LIKE THE REST MY STEERING GOES OUT WHEN I TURN MY CAR ON AND OFF IT CORRECTS IT SELF. UNTIL THE NEXT ATTACK. I CALLED PONTIAC AND THEY AGREED TO FIX IT TWO DAYS AGO THEY SAID GET A DIAGNOSIS. I DID THEY DID NOT ACCEPT IT BECAUSE IT WASN'T A GMC DEALER OK
TRIED TO GO TO A GMC DEALER NOW THEY'RE SAYING THEY WON'T PAY BY THE WAY MY DIAGNOSIS SAYS IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LETS UNITE FOR OUR RIGHTS TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR FOR US AND OUR FAMILIES.
GO TO FACEBOOK AND LIKE PONTIAC PROBLEMS PLEASE TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS BEFORE SOMEONE IS INJURED OR EVEN WORSE KILLED
2011Dec 23
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 67,000 miles
GM IS FULL OF SH*T,WHY WOULD YOU NOT RECALL THIS CAR AFTER ALL THE COMPLAINTS YOU TOOK THE BAILOUT BUT WANT FIX THE PROBLEM YOU MADE ON YOUR PRODUCT,NEVER AGAIN.
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2011Dec 06
G6 GT
- Automatic transmission
- 73,779 miles
This is probably the worst car I have ever owned. Its a beautiful car. When it is running properly, it is outstanding, however that is seldom. Unfortunately the steering problem is the same as everyone else is complaining about. Fortunately the steering glitch has only happened on the road once, that was scary, cause I was on the highway going a good speed, when I couldn't steer the car and it headed into the oncoming lane of traffic despite my best efforts. As I crossed the center line the steering assist came back. I pulled the car off the road and called the dealer, who dispatched a tow truck. Like usual they could find nothing but a problem with the vehicle computer. They charged me $76, and the steering came back to life. Thought it was fixed, but it has failed repeatedly since then, fortunately only in a parked situation. I can't afford another car right now, but as soon as I can, thats it for this monster.
2011Nov 01
G6
- Manual transmission
- 91,963 miles
Hi guys,i bought a 2006 Pontiac G6 a year ago and i noticed that at times my power steering would be lost causing my steering wheel to become very hard to rotate.I ignored the problem till recently when i was taking a left turn and this problem occurred causing my car to spin,luckily there was no damage.So i started to look online and got to know tat there was a recall from GM for this problem but only those G6's with a certain VIN no. are eligible for this.(for info on theVIN no.you'll have to go and check out with the dealership) and of course my cars VIN no. was not in the recall list.So,now i wanted to get this prob fixed and i went to a mechanic who charged me $90 to check wt was wrong (as opposed to GM dealer's charge of $125/hr),he told me tat this prob. could b fixed for free as per GM's special coverage adjustment 10183 (T5780).So,my cars steering column was replaced for free and now i hope i will not have the same prob. again.Anyone out there looking to get this prob. fixed should inquire about this coverage @ their local dealership and if one of the dealer is not willing to fix the prob. do try @ another dealer because this happened with me.Also there are some conditions that you're car should fulfill to be eligible for this coverage one of which is tat it should have less than 1.60k Km on it.
2011Nov 01
G6 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 121,943 miles
not good to loose power steering...you need to strong arm the wheel. If you were on a tight corner or passing on a highway this could be deadly in some situations.
2011Nov 26
G6 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 128,000 miles
I almost got into an accident with my four children in the car just now. The car lost all steering and I started to lose control. I was terrified and my children were screaming. I'm so upset, don't even know what to do.
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2011May 30
G6 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 46,603 miles
I recently posted my complaint to the board regarding the power steering failure. I spoke to the manager today at the GM dealer and he said they are replacing the steering rack for free because there was a recall. I live in Canada so I'm not sure if the same thing applies to those in the USA. My car wasn't under warranty, yet they still replaced it for free, he said he's dealt with this many times. I hope this helps anyone having problems with this.
2011Jun 22
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 125,700 miles
I HAVE BEEN IN LOVE WITH MY CAR EVER SINCE I GOT IT. ITS GORGEOUS AND VERY SPORTY, HOWEVER, TODAY MY STEERING WHEEL FROZE UP ON ME AS I WAS DRIVING. AFTER THE CAR STOPPED , I SAW "POWER STEERING" APPEAR IN THE MENU. I COULD CUT MY CAR ON AND MOVE THE CAR A COUPLE FEET, THEN IT WOULD FREEZE UP AGAIN. THOUGHT I WAS OUT OF FLUID AND AFTER MANY ONLOOKERS SEARCHED FOR A PLACE TO ADD PS FLUID "THERE WAS NONE." SO PISSED OFF, BCUZ I HAD TO GET MY CAR TOWED HOME WHEN IT WOULD STILL START--JUST COULDN'T STEER OR TURN. I HAVE OVER 125,000MI ON IT AND DONT KNOW WHERE TO TURN. IF YOU ANYTHING ABOUT THE CD PLAYER ALSO , PLEASE INFORM ME, I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO PLAY MY CDS. BEAUTIFUL CAR, BUT A HEADACHE TO FIX.
2011Aug 26
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Same power steering problem that the other 119 people have complained about!
2011Apr 11
G6 LS
- Automatic transmission
- 122,000 miles
I purchased my vehicle in October of '08 but never really had a major problem until recently. Whenever I turn my steering wheel all the way to the left or right the power steering light comes on and it becomes hard to turn the wheel. So I have to turn the car off then on again in order for the steering wheel to work properly. I received letters in the mail about "special coverage" from GM concerning issues with the power steering and the catalytic converter. But this coverage isn't so special because it only covers you if you meet certain guidelines. In my case, the car has to have 120,000 miles are less and I'm at 122,000. What I don't understand is if the issue has to do with GM producing a vehicle with faulty steering why should I have to pay anything for it? I talked to a rep. and she told me to take it to the dealer for a diagnosis, which costs $90. I'm not paying a dime for anything because the issue is clearly not my fault. So right now this rep. is in talks with the GM dealer to perform a "goodwill" service on my vehicle. We'll see what happens...to be continued.....
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2010Aug 16
G6 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,325 miles
driving on highway when the car starts dinging and flashing "POWER STEERING" Was able to pull over even though the steering wheel was locked up. after turning the car off and on several times, i was able to get off the highway and make my way home slowly. my husband bought power steering fluid only to find out that its electric! this has been occuring occasionally for the past year. however, this morning, i was unable to make it work no matter how many times i turned it off or on!! it really is a POS car that needs to be recalled! GM needs to own up to its mistakes and correct it. If they dont then a lawsuit is our only solution!!
2011Apr 17
G6 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 104,400 miles
My power steering has went out on my G6. Went to have it serviced and the mechanic gave me an estimate of $800-900. Came home, went online and saw all the complaints regarding this issue. Called GM explained my situation. The lady asked for the last 8 of my VIN and about my mileage.She told me that I was sent a letter to the address they had on file, but immediately started backpedaling about the mileage. I am at 104, 718 and I explained to her I didn't care about there being a mileage cap since I was only 4000 miles over and that when they sent the letter to my old address I was over 100,000 miles. She told me I could pay for a diagnostic ($100) and then to contact her back.She also implied this is my fault because " I didn't notify GM of my address change" Who in the hell calls a dealer to say they have moved? I don't go to the dealer to get anything done because of the wait. I cant wait hours just to get my oil changed.
I am calling my dealer to raise hell. I don't feel like I should pay anything for a diagnostic. They can put the part on that they know is faulty and if that doesn't fix the problem, then I'll pay for a diagnosis. With all the problems I've had w/GM(traded a POS Bonneville for the G6) I cant buy another American Car. I don't have the patience or energy to fight them anymore.
2010Feb 25
G6 GT
- Automatic transmission
- 29,065 miles
When I bought my car I noticed it pulled to the right. I had the tires rotated and the car still pulled. I was told the tie rod end was bad to replace it. I did and it still pulled. I then had them change all tie rod ends and align the car. Two days later started pulling again so I went back to have them realign it lol. the guy said my rack and electronic steering was shot. fix would cost around $700 bucks :'o I cant afford that while making car payments and insurance on a car I just bought. So I didn't do anything and have had to replace tires often cause they wear out constantly. Recently my power steering fluid light has been coming on and I lose steering briefly (pretty d@_n scary). Has anyone found out if GM will fix this or has their insurance maybe found a way to cover repairs, any help please ... Thnx JT
2011Mar 23
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
I am driving my car and suddenly I go turn and my power steering wheel goes out and now its always without power steering! Its a pain in the ass! I am a single mom with kids, cant afford to fix it, cuz I barely work part-time and still have a $350 payment each month. I am about ready to give up paying it and letting them take it away. ITs a death trap and a recall needs to be issued, or are they waiting for someone to die from it before they do that. I swear had I been told it was electric power steering and all computerized I would never have bought it. I feel it should be disclosed at time of purchase. Ridiculous! I loved my car til this happened, now I am scared to drive it. Its too hard to drive! Somebody get this recall issued please!
2011Jan 05
G6 2.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 107,000 miles
I am looking to ditch this car, but I figured I would try to get an estimate on how much it would cost to get the car fixed. I came on this site and read some of the complaints about the power steering. One of the complaints sounds so much like mine, that I had to see if I wrote it. This car used to be great, but the steering has the potential to cause a bad accident. I am constantly turning the car off when I get to a red light and restarting it to get my steering control back. I am going to give up the car and take a hit on my credit. It sucks.
2011Mar 09
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 113,000 miles
On my way to work this morning doing approx. 65 miles an hour looked down saw power steering on radio display. Loss power started to panic got in far right lane and coasted at 60mph. At work asking alot of guys first thing they said was power steering fluid, looked at manual at lunch popped hood no reservoir i was lilke wtf..Started vehicle drove around parking lot what a relief it was ok...On my way home did it again..Went to my mechanic old school he said aint no power steering on this car..Found this website saw all the complaints call ed dealer. He said to call General Motors and complain .. to no avail i have too many miles on vehicle. I was told to wait he is going to ask them if they would help me..He sound like he really cared..Yeah right.. I know I am screwed..Driving this car is dangerous hope i dont die before i can save up money to get fixed.. don't want this car anymore. ricky in Baltimore
2011Feb 04
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 50,252 miles
I am reading about all the problems of the Pontiac g-6 with the power steering. I started hearing this noise like something was loose and tapping and then it started shaking a bit in the front where the steering wheel is, well today when i started it the steering was locked and couldn't turn the wheel i turned the engine off and on several times and then i had the power steering back but when i am sitting at a light the steering wheel shakes and wants to move back and forth by itself. Since there are so many people having the same problem after what appears 50,000 miles sounds like a dealer problem. i am concerned.
2011Jan 29
G6 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 91,000 miles
While driving on the highway in the middle lane, I heard a dinging noise as if I were low on gas (I wasn't) and at the same time, it became extremely hard to steer. Luckily I did not wreck and was able to pull safely to the shoulder. The information center read "POWER STEERING." I turned my car off and restarted it and the problem seemed to go away. I pulled back onto the highway only to have the same thing happen 10-15 minutes later. I was EXTREMELY blessed that I did not wreck or cause an accident due to Pontiac's problem, not mine. I held onto the letter that Pontiac sent to me over the summer about the "loss of power steering assist caused by electrical input signals within the steering column assembly." In bold, underlined type, it says not to bring your car to your GM dealer as a result of this letter unless you believe that your vehicle has the condition described. So basically, wait until you suddenly lose your power steering and possibly cause harm or death to yourself or someone else. I will be contacting the dealership first thing tomorrow. I did report this to Pontiac's customer service. The rep I spoke was very nice and wanted to help me, but when explaining I felt completely unsafe driving my G6 and that I was basically stranded over an hour away from my apartment, all her manager could say was it was too far out of warranty for GM to authorize a rental and "be careful." HA! Seriously?? I feel that I should be compensated since I am very inconvenienced! As I have read on plenty of other forums, it is common to have to jump through many hoops to resolve this dangerous issue. I hope I don't have the same experience! If anyone can offer any advice on how you handled your issue, let me know!
2010Jun 01
G6 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 52,817 miles
It is really a shame that GM would let this go on after all we gave them 50 billion to stay in business. But what is really surprizeing (not really they don't care) is that Congress want step in and make them fix this. They jumped and down when Honda had problems with there cars. Maybe they are just waiting on some one to die before they act.
2009Dec 01
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
I have always owned a Pontiac. however i have never had a car that the steering has had as many problems as this one. I had started hearing a clunking sound when turning and it has progressed to the power steering light displaying on the radio and the engine light coming on. the steering wheel jerks back and forth while sitting still. the steering locks up at various times and the only way i have found to fix it is to pull over and shut off the car. while driving down the road the wheel tries to yank to the right. I hope that Pontiac sees that there is a HUGE problem here and it needs to be recalled ASAP!!!
2010Dec 28
G6 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
I've been hearing a pooping sound in the wheel. I called a mechanic to ask him what he thinks and he's told me to come to this site to report it. I also see a lot of people complaining about this. It's been making this sound for awhile. Then last night I stopped to get something to eat and went to get back in my car and the wheel wouldn't turn so I had a gentleman help me and he told me I didn't need to drive it that if it goes out I will wreck and I would have no steering. Why have they not recalled this? I see a lot of people having the same problem. I need to know who to get a hold of to get this fixed ...... I could have been killed and I see other people have had wrecks and been seriously hurt ... help, what can we do about this?
2010Dec 14
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
My girlfriend was an owner of a 2006 Pontiac G6 for over 1 (one) year. During this time, like many of you , she experienced the failure of her power steering on many occasions. Recently, I was involved in a very serious accident due to the failure of the power steering on her car.
While driving about 55 mph, I approached a curve and braked slightly. While entering the curve the power steering froze, and I could not turn momentarily. The power steering came back on and I over compensated for the loss of steering. I spun out of control, hitting an embankment with my rear wheel. The car flipped and landed on its wheels. I went to the hospital with a PARTIALLY COLLAPSED LUNG, BRUISED RIBS, BRUISED STERNUM, BACK INJURY , AND NECK INJURIES.
I have consulted with several attorney on the matter, and they all say that they only pursue product liability cases where the plantiff has suffered death or near death injuries. Although I was lucky not to be very seriously injured , I am injured.
While doing research online , I noticed that my girlfriend was not alone in experiencing this issue. I located many G6 owner complaints on several websites and blogs online. As some of you are aware, GM has not officially recalled the vehicle , but has only issued a “service upgrade“ on the vehicle’s warranty. This is a very dangerous issue that must be acknowledged by GM, before more people are injured, or worse. By law, Pontiac/GM is required to notify owners when a defect affects the safe operation of a vehicle.
I intend to write all present and former 2006 Pontiac G6 owners that I can locate in order to get a formal written description of your experiences with the power steering issue on the 2006 Pontiac G6.
Please contact me by email at newglobalgroup@gmail.com , so we can come together and get some type of results from Pontiac/GM.
2010Nov 19
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 59,000 miles
I was driving on the far right lane on the interstate at approx. 60mph. A car had cut me off, and I jerked the car to the left to avoid the accident, but as I did that the car totally lost control. I tried to turn the wheel towards the right to correct and it felt like the wheel was stuck going left. It was out of my control. I couldn't do anything! With the wheel stuck going left, the car spun out across 3 lanes (luckily not hitting anyone). Once I realized that the car was not responding, I braced myself for impact and it finally crashed into the cement median: car facing oncoming traffic. I was left in complete shock as other cars and semi-'s were passing me. Never have I been left completely powerless while driving. Now facing $10,000 worth of damages. But why should I pay for a faulty product?? I could have gotten seriously injured.
Previous time to this accident I had heard a dinging noise like the one that reminds you to put on your seatbelt. I had my seatbelt on, and couldn't figure out why this alert was coming on. Now that I've done more research, it seems that this is to notify that power steering is out. Power steering should not go out while you're driving at any period of time, but the fact that this is malfunctioning while driving on the interstate is terrifying and DEADLY! Luckily no one was injured in my case, but there have been deaths reported due to this problem. Please, please, please, if you have any information on how to handle this issue let me know. I have already filed a complaint with Pontiac and the NHTSA.
2010Nov 01
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 55,302 miles
Well - my steering was acting up too and I had just received something from GM to say that there may be a problem but don't bring the vehicle in unless it is giving you problems. I would be driving along and all of a sudden the steering wheel get's "Heavy" feeling and I'm not sure if it will stop steering all together. So I took it in and was told that the steering column needs to be replaced. So they order the parts - takes over 1 week to come in and they do the work. The bill was $435.00 and GM did cover it. However I am still having the problem and the other day - 2 days after having it "fixed" I was driving down the highway and the steering wheel starting jerking around in my hand and the whole care was vibrating. I pulled over and got out to check my tires to see if I had a flat. I waited a few minutes - got back in and started to drive again and it was fine. The steering is still acting up and now after reading all this stuff here I am worried about driving it anywhere. I have a son in Special Olympics and we have to drive 60 km. each week on the highway to go swimming. Yikes - is this car safe to drive!! I called my dealer to tell him my problems and I am hoping that it acts up when I can drive it in there so that they can see what it's doing. This is crazy!!
2008Nov 01
G6 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
Well, I didn't get this fixed until this week (December 1, 2010) which means I have dealt with the power steering locking on me for almost 2 years. This is mainly because I wasn't sure if it would be covered under warranty and if it wasn't I was afraid the dealership would haggle me to get it fixed there at an expensive rate. Anyway, I finally have enough money to pay for it myself incase it isn't covered so I took it to Potamkin GM in Manhattan and had it looked at and it is actually covered by my 5year/100,000 mile warranty which I am ecstatic about. I will get picking it up in a couple of days and I can't wait! But I must say, if you are having problems with this, get it looked at as soon as possible. It was really dangerous the way it locked on my on sharp turns at 30-40mph. Sometimes I would pull over and turn it on or off and it would help but other times it would be stuck. It would make it impossible to parallel park and in Brooklyn & Manhattan parking is bad enough as it is. Anyway, good luck guys!
2010Dec 01
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
This has been the worst experience I was driving my pontiac g6 2006 in the xpress way and the power steering when off i felt so affraid that i was going to have and accident !!!!! Im affraid to drive this car so frustrared and know y hear that im going to spend 1000 dollars in fixing this!!! it sucks hate this car
2010Apr 05
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Such as I see here from other G6 Owners. Same issues. You can be driving down the road doing 65mpr and the power steering stops working. This is definitely a safety issue. If you are not strong enough to handle the steering you can end up like so many of the Toyota drivers - DEAD! GM you need to stand up and take ownership of your errors and correct it before many innocent people are hurt or killed!
I have only had this vehicle for 1.5 years and only put 8000 miles on it. It seldom gets driven.
Stand up and fix it GM!
2010Sep 10
G6 GT 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
Thank you to all of you who wrote something on here. It helped me in the long run with speaking to my dealer. Turns out this is a problem that is finally being addressed by GM as my VIN Number was in a list of cars to have the Power Steering replaced. I have an appt with the dealer on Wednesday to see what all will have to be done. I will check back and let all of you know. But I too was having all of the same issues as mentioned in the previous complaints.
2010Aug 05
G6 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 50,485 miles
Hello all I've posted many things on this site about my 2006 Pontiac G6. I've only owned mine since Feb. of this year! I knock on wood no problem on any power steering issue with mine I feel for you all that are dealing with the issue and having GM got off there BAILED out asses to place a recall. The G5's and Chevy Cobalts have I'M SURE the same electrical power steering motor, theres recalls on those two models but nothing on the G6. However I have had the Steering Shaft replaced for the thud feeling noise in the steering and had my injectors cleaned to help the over cranking when the car starts, but apprently that is normal unless when it happens the starter does not stop overcranking once the engine is turned over.
I have reported numerious times to the NHTSA ( National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) about the steering issues for all G6 owners and just a few days ago I got a notice in the mail from Pontiac its not a recall notice which I thought it was and should be its a notice stating this. Some 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 models will experience a loss in power steering assist, to cut to the chase pontiac will cover the cost of repairs up to 10 years of owning the car or 100k whichever comes first. If you have had the problem fixed already submit your receipts to the address below. Hope this helps anyone! Fight tough all will get what we want the customer is always right!!!!
Reimbursement Department PO Box 33170
Detroit MI 48232-5170
Or call Pontiac directly and tell them you have not recieved the Reimbursement papers for the G6 Steering issue 1-800-620-7668 have your VIN ready! Good Luck All!
2009Aug 11
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
I am having the same issues with my g6. I got a recall letter in the mail 2 days ago. The say its some sort of wiring malfunction in the steering. You might want to contact gm if you dont get your letter. It says that 2.3 million cars a effected. Hope this info helps.
I am also having problems with the service air bag light comming on. This started at about 2,000 miles. I bruoght it to the dealership and they told me they couldnt duplicate the problem. I hope they have a recall on that soon. I am also having problems with my drivers side front outer tie rod. It needed to be changed at about 20,000 miles and now at 95,000 miles. and my catalytic converter was changed at 23,000 miles and now its out again.
I wish they would recall the whole damn vehicle.
2010Aug 13
G6 GT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
Just pulled out of my driveway and was waiting to turn left when my steering wheel just clicked and I couldnt even turn. I started pulling out and could barely make it before almost going into a ditch... I managed to turn around and go back to my house and my boyfriend looked at it, took out the manual and it showed us where the power steering fluid was, only there was nothing there... Evidently its electric... He turned it back on and it worked fine, took it for a test drive and it was fine... This car is the worst car I have ever bought. I was 17 when I bought it, found it in the showroom at the dealer and fell in love with it... Of course we ended up paying almost 30,000 for it brand new and it has been nothing but problems.. There has always been a click in the steering column that I never really noticed, but even if I went to trade it in now, they wont even give me 4,000 for it.. ITS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD!!! Makes me sick how they ripped us off... I have had to get the rotors replaced 3 times, at least 5 sets of tires, ball joints, tire rods, and my air conditioner switch board thing... Now my Dad has it at the dealer trying to figure it out for me, I'm 8 months pregnant and not risking crashing into a tree because of faulty power steering!!!!! Thank God I was just pulling out of my road when it decided to act up.
2010Jul 02
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 58,000 miles
so i pulled out of my parking space this morning on my way to work when... MY CAR STARTS DINGING AND ACROSS MY SCREEN SAYS POWER STEERING... i few months back i took it in to have looked at because it was making a popping feeling when i would go to turn... the person looked it over poked around and nothing... NOW THIS!! so did a little research and come to find out the cobalts and g5s are all being recalled for the same issue... and nothing for the G6... wtf.. and now im reading everyone elses complaints and notice its problem... when i call gm they says pay it out of pocket... how can driving down a road at any speed and having the power steering go out be safe.. and gm says they will put a report in to have it investigated... how can a g5 and a coblat basically the same as a g6 be recalled for the same issues im having and 100s of others and something not be done... NOT HAPPY!!!!!!!!! READING THE REPORTS SOUNDING LIKE ITS GOING TO BE OVER 800 TO FIX!!! yes i can pull that out of my tree in the back yard!!!
2010Jul 26
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 64,302 miles
my stupid power steering thing kept coming over the radio FOREVER!!! after several oil changes and inquiries they would tell me they "topped off the power steering fluid" BS!! it doesnt even take power steering fluid! well I believed them for a while... most cars do and the light would stay off for several weeks or even months! ive had problems with this stupid power steering message for about a year now and everytime i decide to take it in it goes off and doesnt come back on for weeks! so the other day I was driving to work and the light came on, a few seconds later the power steering FAILED!! I could barely turn the car off the road into a parking lot. had I been on a curvy road or at a faster pace it could have been very bad!
thats it, Im trading that car in for something other than pontiac. cheaply made piece of crap!
2010Jul 20
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
Channel 2 News in Chicago did an investigative piece on the G6 power steering issue. Here is the link, not sure how long it will be active though.
http://cbs2chicago.com/investigations/power.steering.general.2.1830718.html
Apparently, a recall is in the works, but please keep on them about this issue!!!!!
2009Apr 03
G6 3.8lV6
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
Accident caused husband of over 20 years brain injury resulting in memory loss, anxiety and also played a roll in his death. My husband was an excellent driver had active cdl license no accidents, no speeding. What happened still remains a mystery but we had many problems with the G6, The last one was terrible he ended up running into a wall insurance company totaled car within days and car was picked up immediately by someone before I could even put a hold on it to be checked out by mechanic. This happened in April 2009 - will post picture soon. I just got out of car I believe the car stuck in park and he jerked it out into reverse when backing out of parking lot causing him to go up and over landscaping and rocks, then the car excellerated forward very fast and he ran straight into a brickwall. There were no skid marks and no brake lights came on. It was terrible to witness and do not wish this upon anyone THIS CAR HAS SERIOUS PROBLEMS! My husband was 48 at the time of the accident - he died October 9, 2009. We bought the car with less then 6,000 miles if our first service record was around 15,000 miles for making abnormal noise when on hwy & Slowing down then speeding back up. I will be posting multiple complaints on this site for every thing I can remember on this car and there were many problems. Would be happy to talk to anyone about the problems as even tho my husband is no longer living he is still being charged for wreckless driving and they want to charge him stating he was trying to leave the scene of accident unbelievable a man with no record - no accidents - not even a speeding ticket and taken to hospital by ambulance and admitted to hospital and treated for head injury. I will be showing up in court to clear my husbands name and reputation so any one having any information on any soon to be recalls - That are obviously way overdo would be appreciated my husband was my best friend and loved for 26 years.
2007Jun 12
G6 3.8lV6
- Automatic transmission
- 14,893 miles
This car is very unstable and dangerous. I purchased the car dec 06 with very low miles, my husband of 22 years was in accident april 2009, it looked as if he plowed into a block wall for no reason, I know I witnessed the accident I just got out of the car, he received brain injury leading to memory loss, he died Oct.9 2009 now who suffers?. I have service record that states the abnormal noise in car June of 07, Reads when on hwy & slowing down to 60mph & then speeding back up to 75 the car makes a abnormal noise. "Customer concern not duplicated, engine mechanical." You buy a car with warranty feeling safe something doesnt seem right take in and have them fix it. How many service invoices come back with customers concern not duplicated? After his accident l searched on internet did not find any problems, even contacted an attorney to see if he knew of any I was brushed off. Husband who had clean record no accidents, speeding or traffic or ever been in trouble with the law received a wreckless driving ticket. He never made it to court never remembered exactly what happened. Problems with this car will come and go. Son had minor accident one month after it was in shop July 2008 received ticket for not being able to control the situation. I will be posting all my problems individual however it will not bring my husband who was my best friend for 26 years back, or change the fact my insurance raised my rates unbelievably because of two accidents that now are showing because of faulty steering The most we hope for is a auto MFG do a recall in a timely manner is that not what we pay for when we buy a car with a warranty. my car was totaled was paid off by insurance to me what seemed very quick had a check before I was even able to try and put a hold on car to be checked by mechanic only to receive a letter from insurance co that they needed me to sign a Power of attorney to finalize title work. was shipped out of state who would have known about it that fast to purchase and ship out of state. Car MFG. I wonder? PEOPLE this problem was reported three years ago and still no recall - years later after lives, have been paid for. This car has some major problems from electrical problems from condensation I'll say my trunk filled with water after it rained hard one time. I guess i'm glad I live in the desert. My question is to all who still own one of these cars what injury will you receive, before the customer concern is duplicated, what ticket or accident will you be blamed for, how high will your insurance be raised to -
2010Jun 12
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 52,840 miles
Power steering starting to fail every once in a while. Very concerned that this is going to be an expensive fix. GM certified mechanic said he could not diagnose this since the power steering is electronic, next stop is the dealership.
2010May 16
G6 GT
- Automatic transmission
- 57,000 miles
The f-ing power steering keeps going out. You have to shut the car off and restart it for it to work again. If it's hot out, forget it. It will just keep going out. This seems to be a common issue with the '06 models between 55,000 and 60,000 miles. GM needs to get off of their government bailed out asses and teke carer of their customers before they alienate even more of them. WTF?
2009Oct 14
G6 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
We bought this car used but seemed to be a great car. Little did we know that thanks to its maker it was a lemon. Just like a multitude of other owners the steering in the car went out and makes it almost impossible to make sharp turns. Only my husband can drive it. With all the issues with the steering one would think a respectable company would have a recall on this year just like the years before it!!!!!
2010Jun 08
G6 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 15,000 miles
Power steering quits which can be very distressing when maneuvering in parking lots.
2010May 31
G6 Sedan
- Automatic transmission
- 92,000 miles
I was backing out of my driveway to go to work, and my power steering light comes on on the message part of the radio and then the dinging sounds, like it would if you were low on gas. This has NEVER happened before. I was able to take my mom's car to work so that my dad could check out what was going on when I left my car at home. No way was I gonna drive it any further! The steering wheel locked itself up, I could barely get it back in the driveway. When I got home, my dad was pretty confused because he was looking for the pump and belt when there wasn't even one!! Neither of us knew that it was all electrical. So he did some research online and found all these complaints about the same thing. I am scared to drive it anywhere else!!!! I am a single mother of a 4 year old boy, and with him in the car it makes me very scared. I see all these comments that no dealerships have done anything about the problem... what are we to do????
2010Apr 28
G6 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 55,899 miles
Although I have bought my G6 used I think this is absolutely rediculous. Sometimes I have power steering and sometimes I don't. The buzzer in the car drives me nuts......
I just want GM to fix the fricken problem at NO cost to the customer. This is absolute bull**it. I should not have to pay for a car repair as expensive as this when it is clearly a safety issue. My advice to all who are having the same problem, call GM and open a case file and complain. The more we complain to GM the more they are apt to do something about it. I wish they would take all these complaints and send them to GM and they would realize this does not just effect Cobalts and G5's. Do your part and pick up the phone and give GM a piece of your mind. Here is the # 1-800-263-3777
2010May 28
G6 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 58,800 miles
2006 Pontiac G6
I bought this vehicle used for my daughter. We really liked the vehicle and it seemed to be rated well. We have had the vehicle now for almost a year with no problems until the other day. My daughter was backing out a driveway when a chime sounded and the driver's information display was showing "Power Steering". I took the vehicle to our local dealership and was told to fix this problem the power steering assist motor and the steering column would have to be replaced for $1056.16. This is absolutely ridiculous that the steering on a vehicle with this amount of mileage on it has to have this extensive amount of steering system work! I have done some looking on the internet and this is very common for these vehicles. This problem has resulted in many accidents and injuries. These vehicles need be recalled by GM!
2010May 14
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 117,000 miles
About 3-4 months ago, driving on the interstate, my power steering light came on on my radio. shortly after it became impossible to drive. I took it to a local Pontiac dealership who did not notify me of this ongoing problem with this car, thinking I was the only one and maybe it was my car's time to go, I fixed the faulty power steering sensor, $700. 3 months later...today, I find myself stranded again with the same problem. I notified them, and the lady was very rude to me accusing me of "putting down her product" when I told her that I would not be buying another Pontiac.
I just want to know why they are so shady in notifying us of these problems, what is it going to take...death for them to realize that there is a serious problem with the power steering, because when you are traveling 70mph on the interstate and come to a complete stop, there's bound to be an accident.
Update from Nov 10, 2010: People I say it's time to get a lawyer involved. I thought I was the only one back in Nov 2009, so I got it fixed. I will say, driving at 70 mph on the interstate and coming at a complete stop due to faulty power steering was terrifying to say the least. I hear that there have been 14 deaths due to this problem. My local pontiac dealership "fixed" my car in Nov and just yesterday, 6 months after being "fixed" and $700 later, I find myself stranded yet again, with my radio displaying "power steering" I bought this car in 2007 and have had nothing but problems with the wheels, power steering, and have gone through 3 set of breaks, something is wrong. We need to get together and take action. The people at my local dealership were very rude saying that I was putting down their product and then mentioned Toyota's problems.....Toyota is taking care of their customers and repairing the problems, I would buy a Toyota today to get out of this piece of crap.
2010May 20
G6 GT Coupe 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 72,350 miles
So I bought my 2006 G6 GT coupe last month because I previously had 2 grand am gt's that I loved ( 90's and 200 model ) . I joined the military and thought I'd get my self a gift and fell in love with this car. I heard a slight clunk noise when turning the car when I got it but my dad who is a mechanic said it's just something that happens with cars with electric steering . It really wasn't thought loud and it only happened when you turned so I wasn't worried and I got it for a pretty good deal. WELLLL! about 3 or 4 thousand miles later which would be today, my power steering light came on!!!! So I'm just waiting for it to give out completely and me have to get this power steering motor fixed which is what I'm sure there going to say it is. I have already complained with my VIN number to the NHTSA. Don't be lazy and please report thissssss! Have your VIN. If your not sure where it's at Google it ! I will get this fixed because I love this car but hopefully it last me for at least another 70,000 miles on the new one . PLEASEEE REPORT THISSSS! If you have any questions about how to report e-mail me and I'll try to get back with you as soon as possible . nike451@sbcglobal.net . My names Eric. PLEASEEE REPORT!
2010May 10
G6 GT 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 47,000 miles
The power steering on my G6 GT started giving me problems as soon as the warranty expired. I hardly drive the car and researched that this is a very common issue with this model. GM stopped making them as of 2010. I called the dealer and they didn't want to help me. I then called GM and they sent me to get a diagnosis with the same dealer that told me "we don't want the car." Long story short, the repair cost was cut by 50% and I was told that I will have a warranty for a year or 1000.00 miles. I also notified NHTS. Call them, please. If they receive enough complaints, we will be part of a recall and those of us that are financing (like me) could finally get a car worth $25000.00
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2011Dec 22
G6
To all Pontiac owners of 2006 and 2007 G6V6 . If you are having or have had issues with your Electrical Power Steering Failing please support my facebook page(Pontiac Driver) post your issue regarding your Power Steering lost. I brought my Pre-woned Pontiac G6 in July of 2010. Pontiac said they sent letters out regarding this issue in August of 2011. i never got the letter, I wasn't even in their system. Anyway they said they offered a special coverage for owners who experienced power steering failure but you had to be under 100,000 miles. Really, so I spoke to heather a supervisor who told me don't worry about the mileage take it for a diagnosis and we will cover it if its the same problem. I set up an appointment but postponed because I had no money to cover the diagnosis of $79 it is wasn't the problem. i called a cheaper car dealer who did my diagnosis and found it was Electrical Power steering failure. I called Pontiac ready to fax over the findings, but they refused to pay said I had to go a GMC dealer. Ok I said I'll go, but now they don't want to pay. this problem is due to your companies poor craftsmenship no anybodies else doings. Not to mentions its flat out dangerous. I contacted BBB and my local news awaiting response. So G6V6 owners lets let Pontiac know we deserve to drive safe cars. Tell your friends and family to support (Pontiac Driver on facebook so we can make them pay...for your safety and mine
Pontiac C.
Syracuse, New York, USA
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