NHTSA — Steering Problems

2006 Pontiac G6 (Page 2 of 57)

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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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
51 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
30 / 1
Average Mileage:
75,713 miles

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2006 Pontiac G6 steering problems

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2006 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 57)

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problem #1107

May 042021

G6

  • 160,000 miles

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

While driving steering locked up, I had to strong arm the steering wheel in order to drive car too a safe place. Once I cut the car off and cut it back on it it was working fine. This is dangerous because I have gotten it looked at and thru can't find the issue help please

- Huntsville, AL, USA

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problem #1106

Apr 022021

G6

  • miles
When I start my car my power steering doesn't work, I can shut the car off and restart it and it works. I can be driving and all of a sudden loose my power steering.

- Jamestown, TN, USA

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problem #1105

Apr 252021

G6

  • 160,911 miles
My electronic power steering gives out occasionally for no reason. It has happened within the first 5 minute of my starting my commute each time and has always been when driving. This is extremely concerning, my vehicles VIN number was not part of the recall for this exact issue on the same make as my car. The issue is for sure my power steering because I get a notification on my dash saying that my electronic power steering is failing. After shutting my car off and turning it back on the issue it typically fixed but this is still extremely concerning because it is incredibly dangerous especially if driving at high speeds.

- Athens, OH, USA

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problem #1104

Apr 192021

G6

  • miles

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

Steering locks up and causes noticeably more force to turn when in motion

- St. Cloud, MN, USA

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problem #1103

Apr 162021

G6

  • 160,000 miles
The power steering locked up while driving with my teenage daughter and my one year old grandson.

- Paris, KY, USA

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problem #1102

Mar 272021

G6

  • 159,000 miles
The contact called on behalf of his mother who owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while his mother was driving approximately 15 mph and making a right turn, the power steering failed to operate as needed without warning. The contact stated that within an hour of the failure, the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact stated that at the time of the failure, the driver lost the ability to steer. The driver depressed the brake pedal until she was able to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed but was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering) and the expanded NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.

- Tyngsborough, MA, USA

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problem #1101

Mar 262021

G6

  • 210,562 miles

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

I started my car to leave and the power steering failed. A message showed power steering on the radio screen an day check engine light triggered. I shut the car off and starters it again, power steering was fine. Moved about 10 feet in reverse and it happened again. Noe it doesnt want to turn at all. My car is a 2006 G6 V6 and I have had it scanned and nothing shows up?

- Standish, MI, USA

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problem #1100

Mar 242021

G6

  • 177,000 miles
While driving the steering becomes unresponsive and ceases up. When the car is restarted the steering is normal again for awhile but the problem persists. Researching this issue it is a known problem on this year and make of vehicle and also appears that it was included in a recall. This is a huge safety issue. I put the last date it happened to my daughter but this has been an ongoing problem. The vehicle currently has about 177,000 miles on it but has been happening for a while now.

- La Jara, CO, USA

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problem #1099

Mar 172021

G6

  • 212,000 miles
While backing out of the post office parking lot my power steering failed and I had to muscle to car out of incoming traffic (a truck was headed toward me). I pulled in the turn lane and a car narrowly missed me trying to get in the turn lane too. I had to drive home 35 miles an hour with hazard lights on to get home. I was on highway M-37 near bedford, Michigan.

- Bedford, MI, USA

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problem #1098

Oct 192020

G6

  • 225,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the steering wheel ceased which caused the vehicle to become undriveable. The vehicle was restarted and the steering wheel unlocked. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The contact called coleman Buick GMC (100 renaissance blvd, lawrence township, NJ 08648) where it was confirmed that the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 225,000.

- Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

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problem #1097

Mar 012021

G6

  • 18,000 miles

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

The car was working fine and then about a week ago the car was in a parking lot and I started it to go to leave and I could not reverse I'm not sure what it's called but there was like some kind of clip that somebody had to piece together for me just so it would be able to be drivable also the power steering light cut flashing on the radio and I checked to see if there was any power steering fluid and I found out that it has that motor well whenever I go in reverse it sounds like the emergency brake is like on but it's not and whenever I'm driving it feels like it's being pulled to the right and it clicks if I turn it too far

- Hastings, NE, USA

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problem #1096

Mar 042021

G6

  • 214,398 miles
Within a few minutes of driving 🚗 today I couldn't normally steer to either direction without pulling tremendously on the steering wheel, as well almost like its stalling out putter, , "GM, is short for god mode and can he build it, or "got man" cause he 'got ya' when you bought it.. great. Love it. Fml

- Delta, CO, USA

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problem #1095

Feb 242021

G6

  • miles
The steering almost gave out and making noise. The whole steering electric system needs to be replaced.

- Jeannette, PA, USA

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problem #1094

Feb 022021

G6

  • 181,000 miles
One day when I turned my car on a power steering message turned on out of nowhere. I turned my car off then back on and it seemed to work fine. A week passed then the message 'power steering' appeared again while driving making me unable to turn the vehicle at all. I had to stop and put my car in park turned it off then turned it back on multiple times before I could make it home.

- Rockford, IL, USA

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problem #1093

Feb 082021

G6 6-cyl

  • 101,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the power steering motor loss power and locked up while driving. The contact coasted to the side of the road, waited for five minutes and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the next day the failure recurred. The contact called reynolds Buick ' GMC (345 N. citrus St ave, West covina, ca 91791) and informed them of the failure. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

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problem #1092

Feb 062021

G6

  • 167,000 miles
The power steering warning is showing up on the radio. When I slowed down to enter a gas station it was very hard to turn the wheel and I almost hit a snow bank.

- South Bend, IN, USA

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problem #1091

Jan 282021

G6

  • 128,031 miles
I will be driving on city streets and highway, turning or going straight. And all of a sudden the power steering will go out. Then come back on and off again. Did this for about a week. Now just doesn't work at all unless I turn the wheel when I start the car.

- W. St. Paul, MN, USA

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problem #1090

May 152020

G6

  • 290,000 miles
I was driving down the road when my steering wheel locked up and couldn't move, I eventually got it to a gas station where I purchased some power steering fluid because the light showed up under the time clock on the radio; come to find out there was a spot to put the fluid. Im still having issues with the power steering, it even caused my alignment to go bad and multiple flats tires. With the last flat tire, my service airbag light came on as well, just randomly. No check engine light has come on to be able to screen the vehicle to figure out what needs to be repaired on the power steering.

- Jackson, TN, USA

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problem #1089

Dec 152020

G6

  • 135,000 miles
The steering would lock up in the middle of traffic. Car will cut off in the middle of turning and would cause a accident.

- Olive Branch, MS, USA

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problem #1088

Jan 132021

G6

  • 193,344 miles
I was driving on the highway at 70 miles an hour when my power steering warning showed on my radio display then within 30 seconds my power steering stopped working completely. I have a 2006 Pontiac.G6

- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA

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