8.5
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$733.00
Average Mileage:
54,966 miles
Total Complaints:
70 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (41 reports)
- replace power assist motor (8 reports)
- replace steering column (7 reports)
- replace rack (6 reports)
- replace torque sensor in steering column (5 reports)
- replace all steering parts (2 reports)
steering problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Pontiac dealer.
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2010Feb 23
G6 4 Door 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,500 miles
I'm having the same problem as everyone else. I was going down the interstate at 75 MPH and my power steering quit. Some good times. My radio display flashes power steering. I can get it to work again by turning my car off and then back on. I have had this problem for a couple months now, not everyday but enough to piss me off. My G6 is the biggest piece of crap I have ever owned. This is one of many issues I have had with the car.
2010Mar 02
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 35,500 miles
So the power steering warning displayed on the dash several times since I've bought the car, and I thought it just needed more power steering fluid. Turns out power steering fluid is not needed now since the car uses sensors, expensive,computerized sensors. I only have 35k miles on my car, but am out of the 36 month warranty. $520.00 to fix the faulty sensors. On the news the very same night I find this out from my dealer, I hear about the recall for the power steering that GM has put out, but what's this, my G6 isn't on the list. Obviously this problem is affecting the G6 as well, so why won't GM extend the recall to ALL models affected??? I've love my G6, but GM has turned out to be a pretty sheisty company by not doing right by their customers. Ford never hestitated in recalling issues I had on my old Mercury, maybe that's the company I should do my future business with...
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2008Oct 01
G6 V6 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 35,500 miles
We tried to get an appt. to have the steering issue fixed before the warranty ran out 10/08, but, they brushed it off and said it was alignment and the warranty did not cover alignment. When we took it 2 months later and at 38,000 miles, to have the annual state inspection done, it failed inspection. It needed new ball joints, which it had been in the shop for 08/08, and we were told the wheel noise was the tires. Also at that inspection appt, we were to have the alignment done. To our surprise, we were told no alignment - we needed the electronic power steering control replaced.
I have contacted GM and they never got back with me, but, I tried again, since the Toyota mess and the new GM recalls, GM says - if we get an estimate for repair and pay for that ($75, I just checked) they MIGHT help us out on the repair. Now there is a word -- "MIGHT!" So what do we do -- take it and have $75 in the estimate and triple what any other mechanic will charge for the repair - with the hope that GM "MIGHT" help us with the cost? Do we wait longer for a recall, or try to have our local mechanic fix it at his price? Either way, we just pray the steering doesn't go out while we continue to drive it as we can't get rid of it -- it it our baby forever!
2010Feb 16
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 41,000 miles
Started noticing the wheels are hard to turn. While checking online for the mfg service recommendations found out other owners are having some serious issues with their G6 power steering. Plan to get my checked out before it becomes a larger issue. Wanted to say thanks to this site for disseminating important information.
2007Mar 01
G6 2.4L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
It sucks driving this car when the steering goes out. Luckily i'm young enough that I can maintain control of the car when the steering goes out.
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2009Nov 04
G6 SE 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 53,000 miles
POWER STEERING MOTOR ASSIST- DEFECTIVE , STEERING GEAR, STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY- LOOKING FOR OTHERS OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS DOCUMENTED SAME PROBLEM FOR "POSSIBLE CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT"
2009Oct 08
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
This car really SUCKS!!! I have had this problem with my power steering for quite some time now. If Pontiac knows that it's defective, why won't they just fix it? This is really bad business!! I mean why should I have to pay over $700 to fix a problem that they know about, it's obviously their fault, but they ignore it....That's INSANE!!!!
2009Sep 17
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 73,000 miles
My g6 is a piece of sh*t! My steering goes out ALL the time. Just the other day, when it was snowing, i was on a off ramp and my steering went out and i drove right into a ditch. Im pretty sure if the steering did not go out i would have been fine. It goes out atleast once a day. Its a pain in the ass to have to turn my car off then back on just so i can steer my car. I dont have the money to have this fixed..and its ovious that the steerings bad when they already recalled the g4s and g5s...so how about the g6!!!!
2009Mar 03
G6 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 42,108 miles
If your having Steering problems with your Pontiac G6...these are the parts that need to replaced(sometimes 6 times like mine did) 1.intermediate Steering Shaft 2.Power Steering Lamp 3.Power Steering Rack and Assembly 4.Power Steering Gear Assembly 5.Power Steering Column---I would not recommend anyone to ever buy a Pontiac G6.This car has been the biggest pain in the ass!!! So has the dealership that sold it to me.They just address the symptoms never getting to the source of the problem***I'm sure it's due to crap-out on me again, it's just a matter of time.
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2009Nov 13
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
We have had our 2006 G6 since April of 09. This problem just recently showed up in the fall of 09 and has happened 3 times to us. Once while driving, luckily under 25 mph, and twice while parked in a parking lot. My husband was lucky driving and was able to get the car in the parking lot to turn it on and off to reset it. I thought it was just a random thing but then it happened twice more. It was happening about once a week. We then had a minor fender bender and our car was in the shop for a while. We have had it back now for about a month now and no problem yet.
I am hoping GM will include the G6 in the recall because I do not feel safe driving my car knowing other G6s are having the same problem. We have a baby on the way and my husband will be deploying soon and I do not feel like I can handle the car if it does this to me on my own.
2010Jan 22
G6 V6 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 71,000 miles
The power steering light comes on, the "power steering' quits like everyone else has mentioned...so far, at low speeds...no recall on 06 G6's yet, however this morning on Fox news & yahoo they announced a recall on several models[ Pontiac] with guess what,STEERING PROBLEMS!!!! Hello GM ....also reported 14DEATHS as a result ...my wife drives this car daily , so I'm very concerned...just learned this morning, reading your site, that this also happens at high speeds...I'm sorry, I told the mechanic this morning, I don't have $700.00 to pull out of my ass to fix an obviously NOT RARE problem that the dealer mechanic says he,s 99% sure fixes the problem...the other 1% [ steering motor is a mere $500.00 ] gee,I sure feel better now...lets find a way to solve this now, before anyone else gets hurt or KILLED... I'm open to any suggestions....Rick O Alvarado,Texas usa
2009Jan 01
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 36,036 miles
GM is issuing a recall for several models due to faulty power steering, but NOT the 2006 G6. This vehicle has the same issue. I had it happen to me and there are many cases of it happening nationwide. Why is this model not being included in the recall? I had the issue and Pontiac refused to cover it. Why are G6 owner5s getting the shaft?
2009Jul 20
G6 2.4L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 23,140 miles
i am so disappointed with Pontiac gm big money pay outs cheap cars with lots of problems,steering is toast already went in the ditch due to this prob,replaced fender,front valance,and head light buckit ,without going through my insurance,its nice to know we pay billion dollar company's big money to put our lives at risk,i am lucky i was the only 1 in my car at the time off my accident ,my fear is it will be my wife and kids someday,and trouble with my brake lights too,and of course no recalls ,the rich (pontiac gm)just get richer and we get poorer,as if they didn't get enough of mine and your tax dollars to help there asses ,if i cant afford to pay 4 mine the bank takes it,the government wont bail me out .......disgusted..........
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2010Feb 28
G6 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 42,250 miles
My wife has been complaining about this issue for a couple of weeks, so today was the day for me to top off the power steering fluid right? Wrong! After going crazy trying to find it, I jump online and find out about this engineering debacle that GM has forced on unsuspecting consumers. We will call our local Pontiac dealer tomorrow to see about any extended warranty they have record of, but we have not received any notification of it. Has anyone else?
2010Feb 10
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 71,000 miles
So, while driving my fiance to the doctor, I get a ding, ding, ding, and look at the DIU. "Power Steering" was flashing in my face. Oh, great, I thought. I tried turning, and it was hard as hell to turn.
So, I started doing my research when I got home (after freaking out). Turns out, EVERYONE I see has this problem. The only thing I'm grateful for is having the money to get it fixed.
From what I read, I have to replace the steering column. Great!
I say GM just needs to recall all this and give us new cars. Thanks GM, for killing me in the long run.
2010Jan 25
G6 GT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 91,000 miles
Where is the recall GM, we know there is a problem, all of america knows there is a problem with your poorly engineered Electric Power steering. from G6's to cobalts to g5's to saturn cars they all have the same safety hazard that causes accidents or near accidents. My wife almost crashed into the woods on her way to work when the power steering cut out on our 2006 Pontiac G6. Customer service from GM told me on many occasions they are unaware of any problems with the power steering problems in G6's; nice way to cover up major problems. $700 dollars later our car is somewhat safe to drive again but it still doesnt feel right. The intermediate shaft still clunks very loud during all driving conditions and apparently this is in all GM cars over the last 12 years or so, sometimes it sounds like the front end is going to come off. The whole steering system is an engineering POS.
2010Feb 02
G6 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,018 miles
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I have had my G6 since the 60,000 km mark. I had previously put on a complaint on here with detailed of what happened so this will be short.
Car had previously been causing problems with the steering but nothing for a few days. Drove the car for 15 minutes til the problem occurred. Ding ding ding, power steering message shown. Steering crapped out on me again. What a pain in my arse!!!! WHAT A PIECE OF CRAP!!! at least the part or even the car itself. So i drove it for a bit to see if it would do anything to reset, but to no avail. Before restarting the vehicle, i did 2 test turns in an empty parking lot. EEK... what creaking, groaning, stiffness there was. In reality sounds like the rack is going to snap off to tell you the truth!!!??? but GM says not a SAFETY ISSUE???? REALITY CHECK PLEASE???
2010Jan 07
G6 GT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
I bought my G6 new in 2006. I've had a couple of problems here and there, but nothing that I thought was too ridiculous to fix. I live in Iowa and it is super cold right now. It seems like every other day my power steering just stops working and it is nearly impossible to turn. When I push it to turn it feels like I am going to snap something. I was told to fix the problem they have to take off my WHOLE dash and the repairs can be up to $2,000. I had a Chevy before my Pontiac and I will be sure that I NEVER buy a Ponitac again. My Chevy Caviler was a 1998 and I own it from 2004-2006 and I really didn't have any problems with it. it cost me $2,000 compared to my G6 which was $20,000. Ridic. I hope this recall problem gets solved, so I can get it fixed for free!
2010Jan 21
G6 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 67,122 miles
everyone having the power steering problem needs to write a letter to this site if you ever want to see a recall. https://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/email.cfm
2010Jan 07
G6 GT
- Automatic transmission
- 66,000 miles
I just bought this car in April. I LOVE IT! The only problem I have is when it is cold outside (below 25 degrees), the steering wheel is IMPOSSIBLE to turn...but only when I am backing out. I have heard that cars built on the same platform (Malibu, Impala, etc.) do not have steering assistance below a certain temperature. Whether or not this is true, I am not sure. The trouble in fixing this is that the problem is close to impossible for the service technicians to recreate. I live in Oklahoma and it very rarely gets cold enough for the problem to occur. However, when it DOES occur, it is a very big problem. Backing out of a parking space with ZERO power steering is no easy feat. And I am no Hulk Hogan. Anyway, the car is in the shop now so we will see what it takes to fix. Other than this problem that occurs seldomly because of the weather, I absolutely love my car.
P.S. The Malibu loaner that I have sucks compared to my supercharged coupe :)
2007Aug 01
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 71,000 miles
The power steering on this car will shut down when pulling out into traffic. Very dangerous!!!! Someone is going to be killed!!! I certainly hope that Pontiac gets this problem taken care of. I have had this car in the shop twice since I've owned it as of August 2009, spent almost $1000 and it still shuts down whenever it feels the need!
2010Jan 06
G6 4.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 58,000 miles
Today I was making a 2 block drive to drop off a piece of mail, and on the way back to my apartment, I was stopped at a downhill stop sign when my car beeped at me, i looked at the radio screen and it said "power steering". OK, well I went to turn and needless to say, It was really hard to turn the steering wheel. Im a strong girl, I did it. I got all worried, took it home, called around, went to take it to a local shop and to my surprise, it was all peachy. After reading many complaints about this same problem about this same car....I think since IM only drivin 4 miles to work and back every single day in town, ill be ok til i just buy a new car, screw pontiac im gettin a foreign car!!!
2010Jan 05
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 63,000 miles
I seem to have no problems with the steering except in cold weather.... I live in Missouri, where we have four seasons, and it seems as though the coldest months are when I have the worst problems with it. Sometimes I have to restart my car 3 or 4 times to get the power steering to "click" in..... I also have a complaint about my air bag lights staying on/off at the incorrect times... I saw there was a recall so I took the car to the nearest repair shop and they ran my VIN with no success, they told me I would have to repair the sensor!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?!?!?! Very unappy with this car!! I do not like the G6, but have LOVED every other Pontiac I have owned.... I am VERY sad they are no longer making them...
2009Jul 01
G6 GTP 3900vvt
- Manual transmission
- 45,000 miles
I'm pretty much the only one that can drive the damn car because the rack is loose and the power steering is shot....
2009Dec 27
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 74,000 miles
I have had my car for 2 years now, never had any problems until today. I was getting ready to go out and notice the steering wheel was really hard to turn, than I noticed that the power steering light had came on. I went to check the manual to see where to put the steering fluid the book told me where, but when you go to the engine that part is not there. So I looked online and it says that it is a electric issue that sucks!!!!! They need to do a recall on that before some one gets hurts and pontiac has a bigger issue!!! And put in the manual that it is electric.
2009Nov 01
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
when car is started power steering is not activated. Need to restart multiple times to get power steering to function.
Steering wheel surges when car is resting.
2009Oct 01
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 26,000 miles
I started having problems with the power steering only when parallel parking. I assumed I needed new fluid and went and bought some. Although, after searching my engine for hours, I could not find my power steering fluid access point. I asked the dealer to check my fluid when I went to have a flat repaired, telling them I could find it (although I felt stupid about it). After reading some other complaints I found out that my model doesn't even take fluid. I picked my car up after hours and the service invoice listed the problem addressed at no charge and not other note. I haven't had any problems since, but I don't know what they did if anything. Reading some other complaints about peoples steering locking up on the highway really scares me though. Locking up while parking was frustrating, if it does this while driving, that is really dangerous. I bought this car used, and the warranty has expired.
2009Dec 06
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 43,500 miles
There are quite a few complaints about the same issue. I would hate to think what would happen had I been traveling down the highway at 65 mph and my steering goes out. Heaven forbid I have the kids in the car. I called GM corporate office and they gave me the run around and said it's out of warranty. I called the local dealer in the area and they were most helpful. Please - before someone gets seriously hurt - the big boys should be forced to do the right thing!!!!
2009Nov 26
G6 GT
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
I totally understand where everyone is coming from with this POS car! I have had issues from day 1!!! I purchased Feb 2006 and its been in the shop 10 countless times for a double cranking issue...of course the dealership could never figure it out what the deal was so i was stuck NOW I have a 3 month old and the power steering is acting up. It has been at the dealership for 3 days now. They say the steering column needs replaced completely. Well...I feel we should not have to pay for this if there is already a recall on 2005's why the hell hasn't the 2006 gotten thru yet? SLACKING maybe? I have been driving doing 65mph and the power steering goes out while my little baby is in the back seat..what is it going to take for them to fix it? Me and my child die in an accident and my parents and in laws go after GM and sue them? The dealership is saying the part is a little over $1000 but they will eat the labor and only charge me a little over $600 BULL crap! Being unemployed and my husband being the only one working we cant pull that kind of money up! They say we can finance it..yea ok...i think not! I am calling GM now as we speak cause this is not worth it...
2009May 13
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 31,564 miles
My power steering wasn't working. It was replaced under warranty but i am having the sane trouble with it now that it is not under warranty
2009Nov 17
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 35,000 miles
I've had my car for a bit over a year and sad to say it was a big mistake. I drove off one morning to move my car because they were doing street cleaning that day. When I pulled out of my parking spot I noticed the steering wheel was a bit tight but payed no mind to it. I went around the block and it seemed fine once I stopped to park it. The steering wheel was very hard to turn and then it would randomly easily turn and then lock. I put it on park to see what the problem was and tried turning it left and right and that didn't do much. I managed to finish parking the car trying really hard to turn the wheel. This is very frustrating and dangerous. Thankfully I was not on the highway when this happened. I agree that this car should have a recall by GM. Very disappointed.
2009Sep 16
G6 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 42,000 miles
I bought this car used from a dealership in the early winter of 2007. I've had minor problems but otherwise it was a very pleasant vehicle until the power steering got screwed up. I was shocked to find out the power steering was electrical, to start with. But yes, one day I started the car up like normal and the wheel was incredibly hard to turn. The power steering light came on and I was concerned, until restarting the car some time later when the problem had resolved itself. Well, the problem is apparently sporadic because it has left and come back over time. I see now from this page that this is a common defect in this model and it should be recalled as soon as possible. I've already complained to the NHTSA (I recommend you do so yourself @ http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm)
It is very obvious from the stories above that anyone who has to operate these vehicles on freeways is in grave danger of veering off the road or into oncoming traffic. It makes me sick that they can get away with doing nothing about it. Spread the word, we deserve a recall because we should NOT be paying for faulty merchandise!
I plan on contacting GM themselves, soon as I discover the best avenue for doing so. I already know the dealership will probably find nothing and don't really want to pay for them to tell me everything is fine, but I guess I might have to just for documentation purposes.
2009Sep 06
G6 GT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I first started having issues with my steering column only about 2 weeks after I'd bought this car used from a dealership back in mid 2007. It made a loud rattling noise at about 50 plus mph and the whole column would vibrate. I took it to the dealership, had the column fixed and it was fine until about 4 or 5 months later when the exact thing started happening again. I found it irritating but put off taking it to the dealership. I never really noticed any steering issues (save for the winter, on snow and ice, the car was VERY difficult to control in slick conditions, not sure if that was related or not) until one day a couple months ago on the freeway, when I essentially lost the ability to steer the car. I would attempt to slow down and turn the wheel in one direction and the front of the car wouldn't respond and would veer in the opposite direction. The steering felt extremely loose and out of control. I essentially drove for a mile or 2 panicking and trying to get off the freeway without hitting any other cars, luckily I managed to avoid it. I had the car towed to a mechanic, they checked it over, drove it 30 miles and essentially told me there was nothing wrong with it.
I drove the car for another month or so and it would sporadically do the same thing, although not to the extent that it did before. I could just sense that it wasn't driving right but I think everyone just assumed that I was paranoid and didn't really believe me since there was never something consistently wrong with it.
I finally got online and did some research and found many descriptions of the same problems I'd been having. Rather than attempt to fight GM and waste a bunch of money, which from what I gather I would been forced to do, I said "screw it" and traded the car in. This car was a nightmare from day one, I'm glad I don't have to deal with it anymore.
2009Oct 08
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 34,598 miles
The main problem with what happened is that my wife was driving the car when it first started. When we took the car in , we were lucky that it did it to the service manager. We were 6 months after warranty coverage . Had to pay the full cost with a sympathetic ear from the manager . My wife has no confidence in the car anymore because of stories that it can and does happen again . I cannot believe with the seriousness of this breakdown that GM has not done a serious recall . We are getting rid of the car with a good chance of not coming back to GM {gulp} . Has there been no serious accidents from this lack of car engineering . There is no backup plan when you are driving and your steering freezes up .
2009Sep 29
G6 GT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK THIS MORNING AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS ON THE EXPRESS WAY MAKING A TURN AROUND THE BEND. I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL. IT WAS SO HARD. MY RADIO SYSTEM READ POWER STEERING AND THOUGHT I'LL GO BUY FLUID AND DID THAT ONLY TO FIND OUT THIS MODEL DOESN'T EVEN HAVE POWER STEERING FLUID, IT'S ELECTRICAL. FIRST OFF, IN THE G6 OWNERS MANUAL IT SHOULD SAY THAT THERE IS NO DAMN PLACE FOR THE FLUID. INSTEAD IT EVEN SHOWS SOMEWHERE TO PUT THE FLUID... ONLY ON THE ACTUAL CAR ITS NOT THERE. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. I ALMOST LOST MY LIFE THIS MORNING. THERE IS NO WARNING SIGNS FOR THIS AND IF YOU ARE NOT AWARE THEN YOU MAY LOSE YOUR LIFE DEALING WITH THIS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL OF A VEHICLE..... GM NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ASAP AND I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR USED.
2009Sep 07
G6 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 39,050 miles
Totally weird and out of the blue. When I started my car it was just fine, but backing out of the garage was odd, as if I had a flat tire. Then it was really difficult to steer and the Power Steering indicator flashed on my radio screen; after about half a mile it sorted itself out. When I say really difficult I mean damned near impossible, as it took most of my strength to turn... not just a little awkward. As it was Labor Day all mechanics were closed, and so I took it to Checkers to see if it needed more fluid - lo and behold, there is no power steering fluid in this model year. What a crock! Got worse each time I started my car... now I love my car, stylish, smooth ride, etc.... but I prefer that it work properly!
I am sooo glad I bought the extended warranty, which covered the repair 100%.
2009Jul 01
G6 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 47,000 miles
I thought I was alone...I know see how truly serious "our" problem is. This is a severe safety issue and one I am truly dismayed at the fact nothing has been done about. Many instances have I been cruising down the road and the power steering goes out. I am a fairly large guy and it is about all I can do to man handle the car to safe stopping point to "stop, turn off and restart"... kind of like a ctrl-alt-delete for your home computer. I can't imagine someones daughter or mother trying to pull these faulty cars over when caught by surprise. I'll be doing my fair share of calling and petitioning the powers that be. There was a gentlemen who posted a helpful statement Dealing with the "Magnuson-Moss Warranty act"... ...
..."One last thing. In the late 70s when GM was busy trying to get out from under yet another problem, the catastrophic diesel engine failure liability, congress passed a bill to protect the consumer from these calculated failures by industry. The bill that they passed, most likely in honor of GM was called the Magnuson-Moss Act. This act was as I understand it, passed with the blessings of the lobby from the auto industries of the USA asking that this not be made public. The act in a nutshell states that if any item fails earlier than a what would reasonable life time, Compared to other products in that class, and regardless of the number of owners prior to the failure, the manufacture would be expected, regardless of warranty agreements, for reinstating the product to operational status. The only catch is that they do not have to tell you that this is available. The consumer must seek out this service. Most dealers do not know about it so you must contact factory reps to explain it to them. If they blow you off, tell them you are going to contact the Federal Exchange commission. They will likely change their tune because I understand the fines are pretty stiff."... Here is a little more explanation of that act. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson-Moss_Warranty_Act
Lets keep this going and get something done about this life threatening issue.
2009Jul 24
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 27,000 miles
My problem start with a power steering warning light but the steering didn't change. I took the car in as soon as I notice the warning. The mechanic could not find a problem but he said he fixed it by changing a battery. Two weeks later as I was driving the warning light came on again. This time the steering was hard to turn. I freaked out and nearly created a major accident. The next day I cranked the car up and the steering was fine. I took it to the shop and explained what happened again they said that they fixed it. I It's not fixed. I will go back tomorrow with the same complaint an I will again suggest that they google for information to resolve my problem.
2009Jul 27
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 73,940 miles
I got in my car after work one day and noticed my steering felt off, as if I possibly had a low or flat tire. So before getting on the interstate, I stopped and checked all tires and had no problem so thought maybe it was my imagination. I proceeded onto the interstate and noticed the problem getting worse, my steering wheel would get tight and jerk to one side and then the other. I was very frightened and felt as if I was going to lose the steering all together and shoot under a tractor trailer or across a lane of traffic. I was meeting a friend to pick up my kids and was too afraid to get back on the interstate with my children in the car.
After the kids got in the car and I started the car again the steering wheel started jerking back and forth very quickly on its own. I took the car to my local repair man who drove the car and of course it didn't do any of these things, but he stated it did feel tight when he moved it back and forth so he put it on his lift and checked everything and said all looked fine and nothing was loose. I drove the car home and later that night had to go back out and the problem started again.
I took it to the local GM dealership the next day and was told they tightened something in the steering wheel but found no problems. As soon as I left there it started again. I returned the car there 2 days later and they kept it overnight when I went to get it I was again told they could find no problems and of course when they drove it the car didn't do this but the steering wheel did jerk back and forth when they were at a stop.
I feel like everyone thinks I'm crazy because the problem doesn't happen all the time and of course apparently doesn't happen when any of the repairmen drive it. But my boyfriend did finally feel it yesterday and is very upset about me being on the interstate in the car, it's at times very hard to control. He came across the complaints on this page and now that I've read them, I am even more frightened to drive my car but what am I to do? I have to work and have no other way of getting there.
I am again supposed to take the car to the GM dealer tomorrow but I don't see any resolution unless they do replace the power steering rack which I don't feel I should have to pay for seeing how many complaints this car has had on this same issue. It's no wonder GM is about to go under. Customers don't want to help a dealer that won't help their customers!! There needs to be a recall on this car for this issue!!!
2005Aug 22
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 3,500 miles
Only a few mos after we purchased our G-6, I was driving around 60 mph when the car whipped to the center line and was jerking/dragging us down the road with the steering wheel completely immovable. I was hanging onto it, pulling down to try to get it back in the right lane, but it would not break free. The dealer said they could find nothing wrong with it, GMC said they could do nothing and even after NHTSA reviewed everything, there still has been no recall. It sat for 3 mos because I was too afraid to drive it, but I could not afford to pay for a car I could not use. The steering still does random and weird things which is unnerving after the first incident. There is a clunk when you turn the wheel. The wheel turns real loose and then tightens up randomly while driving.... and many other issues. I had little confidence of that my situation would be handled before (which it was not) and now with the govt. taking over I have far less.
2007Apr 22
G6 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 36,400 miles
I think GM needs to re-open a closed investigation that was in the Detroit paper in April 2007 on the power steering problems for the 2006 G6. Around 36,000 miles I had to change my steering rack and now at 103,000 (3,000 miles after my extended warranty went out) my steering motor and module needs to be changed. My steering wheel was shaking so bad while I was driving it, I thought I had a flat tire. This is a safety issue when this happens while driving, because the steering stiffens up and you have to fight with both hands to get it off the road. I have contacted GM (1-800-620-7668) and of course, nothing they can do to help me. I have also added a compaint on NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 or www.nhtsa.dot.gov, along with 171 other people.
2009May 19
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 64,000 miles
Whenever I back out or do sharp corners my power steering locks up on me. I then have to stop where ever I am and I have to restart my car to reset it. When I turn the steering column makes a weird click. We have only had this car a year (bought used) and it now has 64,000 miles on it. This car is a piece of sh*t.
2009Feb 06
G6 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 56,000 miles
I thought I had was going crazy. For the past couple of months I have sensed my steering was a little iffy at times but I thought it was just me. I got my car in July 07 and I have felt vibrations and heard the clunking noise when I turned. I even have had the steering react stiffly when turning left and remarkably loose when turning right especially if I was braking will driving down hill.I thought I was imagining things but after reading many other G6 owner's complaints where I have experienced most of these symptoms I see that it is not just me and something on GM's behalf should be done like a recall. I plan to make a formal complaint to GM and hopefully they will remedy the situation before this negligent against safety causes one or more families unnecessary grief from a problem that is known about but the car company was too ignorant to anything about.
2009Jun 08
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,100 miles
After months of having my car make a clunk noise when making turns, my steering wheel began to have a lot of play when turning to the left, and was harder to turn to the right. Also when i came to a stop the steering wheel moved back and forth on its own. Power steering electric motor was shot. $830 bucks later. Also have had lots of brake (rotors, bearings) replaced twice already....this car is a piece of junk
2009Jun 05
G6
- Automatic transmission
- 52,000 miles
I have had many problems with this car...power windows, key fobs, tie rods, brakes and now the power steering. Nothing has been covered by my "warranty".
The car is cute but sucks. Dangerous to drive. This is LAST GM vehicle I WILL EVER BUY!
Hello Ford Fusion in September!
Good riddance to Pontiac.
2009May 13
G6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 53,000 miles
As other posts have mentioned. Power Steering Alert came on. Couldn't find PS unit under hood. Took to dealer. They said I had a faulty sensor but the only way to fix it was to replace the entire column. Cost $750. Paid my $85 diagnostic fee and left. Will begin to budget for expense. Hope I don't kill someone or get killed before I can afford to get it fixed. Even though my car only has 53,000 miles, they said it was not covered under my warranty.
2009Jan 04
G6 Sedan
- Automatic transmission
- 104,022 miles
I been having problem with the power steering on my Pontiac for a couple of months now. It will stiffen the steering wheel whenever i go to make a turn. I have had several mechanic look at it. Have even went as far as putting a brand new rack on and also the motor in which the power steering is suppose to be control by. That lasted about a week and then begin to act up again. I contacted GM and was told that there is nothing can be done unless more people call and complain about the same issue. So if you are having problem with the power steering, please contact GM at 1800-620-7668 or NHTSA at 1888-327-42336 so that this problem can be looked in more. It is no used to continue to waste your time complaining on these forums. You need to complain to the main folks that can actually recall this problem.
2009Mar 16
G6 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 36,000 miles
I occasionally get a warning in my display when I start my Pontiac G6. I went to get it serviced and it appears that there is no place to add fluid. I first got the error in my display 36 miles after the warranty ran out. I called Pontiac and they basically said "tough". They would not even give me any information on how to fix the issue unless I came in and paid over $100 to let them troubleshoot it. Pardon my language, but Pontiac Customer Service SUCKS!!!!!!!
2009Mar 05
G6 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 180,000 miles
The Pontiac G6 is a very sexy, comfortable ride to have. BUT (and there is always a but)... the power steering reservoir on the 2006 model is not located in sight under the hood at all. NOT even in the manual. But for some reason, a genius put a POWER STEERING warning inside the car as if that bull$h!t works. I call my wifes' dealership and they can locate the power steering reservoir on the 2007 and 2008 models, but can't on the 2006...what type of $h!t is that?!? I'm glad to be able to say the G6 did a very good job on screwing us out of our hard earned money.
Also, let me add to all 2006 G6 users... Take that junk back and get a 2007 or 2008, and if it makes you feel any better find a new make altogether. Recalls take too long, warranties are full of it, and we are in a recession.
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2010Feb 27
G6
Getting the Pontiac G6 was my dream car until now. I was driving on the interstate with my son in the backseat than while getting off a exit that had a curve the power steering went out on the car. I almost went off the railing and my son was terrified. This is unacceptable the power steering goes out one mintue than is right back to normal the next. But now it's to tight and I can't hardly drive my car. This is some bullshit for real, I called the GMC dealer to fix it and he tells me nothing can be done. The only thing is to replace all the parts to the steering column. GMC needs to have a recall on the Pontiac G6 instead of leaving the owners in the dirt. So Pontiac G6 dealers please make complaints ro GMC about this so we can get a recall soon.
Monique R.
Madison, TN, USA
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