Bad Vibration

2006 Pontiac G6

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Pontiac dealer.

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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.

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
43,450 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replaced hub assembly, tie rods, and rotors (1 reports)
  3. replaced tie rod end (1 reports)
2006 Pontiac G6 wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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2006 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments

problem #4

Sep 122015

G6 GT 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles

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

While test driving the vehicle before purchase I felt a very noticeable vibration and road noise. I asked the dealership to see if they could correct this. They rotated and balanced the tires. The tires would also loose 5-10 PSI in the course of two days. I was constantly adding air to all four. For one month the vibration did not exist and it was an exceptionally smooth ride. Then seemingly one day the vibration was back. I took my vehicle to an independant shop and they balanced the tires again. Ride was smooth for about a month and vibration came back. I took the car in and had all four tires replaced. The road vibration and the loosing air issue has never been resolved. Tire balancing helps with the vibration but it always returns shortly after.

- ethanjwv, McM, WV, US

problem #3

Sep 192010

G6 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,231 miles

the car shakes so badw when accelerating beyond 70 mph making it very scary when driving on the highway. it fells like your tires are going to fall off! have spent over $500 replacing several different parts from tires to break pads thinking it was the problem , only to find out its faulty steering!! we need a RECALL!!! GM needs to own up to this and stop disrespecting those of us who have given them so much business!

- kperez, Pearsall, TX, US

problem #2

Sep 202010

G6 GT 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,500 miles

There was a vibration which would occur while cruising at speeds around 30-50 MPHs. The dealer found a worn tie rod end and replaced it under my CPO warranty. I have heard this complaint from other G6 owners before also.

- jpbales, Kennesaw, GA, US

problem #1

Jun 012007

G6 V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles

I bought this Pontiac G6 in January 2007. Within six months I had it in the GM service dept. getting the rotors replaced. Another six months went by and yet again, I am back at GM service getting the same thing, rotors, replaced. At this point, I explained to them that this is not normal and it needs to be checked into to find out why this is happening. They would never listen to me, and only fixed the obvoious. When the warranty ran out, I was stuck replacing the rotars every 6 to 8 months, I had the hub assembly replaced, both front tie rods, my air compressor locked up.....replaced that, and replaced brake pads a couple of times plus replaced tires twice. I keep up the maintenance on this vehicle and have the tires rotated every other oil change. There is no reason for all of these problems to be happening, and me having to pay out of pocket to have them replaced.

- mwallestx, Orange, TX, US

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