NHTSA — Steering Problems

2009 Pontiac G6 (Page 4 of 15)

CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2009 is starting to have the same problems as previous model years, including the headlights blowing out due to bad connectors.

The wiring harness connections aren't a big deal to replace, as long as your dealer or mechanic doesn't charge you an arm & a leg to "diagnose" the problem.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
101,114 miles

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2009 Pontiac G6 steering problems

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2009 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 4 of 15)

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problem #223

Mar 012019

G6

  • 98,567 miles

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

My vehicles air bags code showing on display. It stays on whether car is parked and running or while driving. I'm afraid I'll have an accident and the air bags won't work. I question whether they ever worked. I had a dog run out in front of my vehicle and couldn't stop in time to avoid hitting dog. Damaged front on passenger side of car and air bags did not deploy. Now I'm driving on interstate highways, major metro streets, and I'm concerned for safety. I've found numerous complaints about air bags not deploying and major harm to drivers and passengers. I don't want to become a statistic. Reports have been filed over a long range of years and I feel there's enough information to make the call for GM to recall these vehicles and either replace the problem part(s) or buy back the vehicles. There are multiply problems with my car that I've had to have repairs made to make the vehicle functional. As an owner of this vehicle, I'm asking for help.

- Guntersville, AL, USA

problem #222

Mar 262019

G6

  • 124,000 miles
Twice, the power steering has given out in my car when I first start it. Simultaneously, "power steering" appears on the information panel. When this happens, it is nearly impossible to turn the steering wheel of the car at all. Both times I turned the car off because it was obviously undrivable. Out of desperation, I turned it back on; the information panel returned to it's regular display and the steering wheel returned to it's regular functionality. This has happened over the course of a few days. I did some research into these symptoms and found some very disturbing concerns. For one, this seems to have happened to a great many people in similar model years to my own car. For two, I'm seeing reports where this has happened to individuals as they were driving down the road. At least one person claims to have reported it and I find it hard to believe that I'm on my own here. I'm wondering if anyone has died from an accident caused by this" if so, would anyone even know since the problem is transient? I intend to have this matter investigated by a certified mechanic tomorrow. But, my real question is this: Do people have to be killed before a recall will be issued" my kids lives are on the line with this car everyday, and this kind of problem is terrifying.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #221

Mar 132019

G6

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. While the contact was attempting to reverse out of the driveway, the steering wheel locked up. When the contact turned off and restarted the engine, the power steering functioned properly; however, "power steering" appeared on the instrument panel. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. An independent mechanic was called and suggested replacing the steering rack due to a faulty sensor. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Madison, NC, USA

problem #220

Mar 262019

G6

  • 140,000 miles

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

I was traveling 55 mph, I braked and slowed the vehicle to approximately 5-15 mph as I made a right hand turn into a gas station, as I was turning I heard a chime and the power steering went out and became very difficult to steer, and at the same time a message popped up on dash stating "service electric power steering" I pulled up to pump, turned vehicle off, filled fuel tank, restarted the vehicle and the power steering was working again. I researched online found that GM has recognized the issue and extended warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles. So I took to GM dealership, they ran VIN informed me that the coverage expired December of 2018. So I called GM hotline at 800-762-2737 and they said same thing. I expressed my concern of it being a safety issue and that if my wife or daughter were driving they may have panic and gotten into an accident. They again said as of December 2018 there is nothing they will do about it. I feel that they have already admitted that there is an issue why are they not accountable for it ?

- Davison, MI, USA

problem #219

Mar 242019

G6

  • 135,700 miles
I was driving my car, which is at 136000 miles, and I had stopped at a store and parked it. When I returned to the car, I turned the ignition and power steering came on the radio screen. I could not turn my wheel whatsoever. I turned the car back off and about 5 minutes later turned it on again and drove home just fine. I'm worried that it will go out again. It seems very unsafe.

- Whitwell, TN, USA

problem #218

Mar 202019

G6

  • 186,000 miles
My power steering was going out eratically and I would have to restart my vehicle to get it working again. Then it went out completely while driving. There are several videos online for the exact same issue with the same cars.

- Grand Haven, MI, USA

problem #217

Mar 122019

G6

  • 150,486 miles

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

When driving my car will loose all power steering and then a warning messages about the power steering comes on. If I shut car off and back on power steering is restored then the wheel shakes and it goes out again, research it and found a safety recall for the make, model and year that describes the exact issue I am have and when I contact Pontiac or a GM dealer they tell me based on my VIN I have no recalls. Gave Pontiac NHTSA # 14V153000, GM# N140115 and bulletin # 14116 and they stated that there was no recall with those numbers. I should the recalls were issued on 3/31/2014

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #216

Mar 062019

G6

  • 114,000 miles
When driving down the road my car will loose all power steering and then a light about the power steering comes on if I shut car off and back on power steering is restored then the wheel shakes and it goes out again this problem continues to happen and when it does I can't steer the car it needs fixed or it could cause accidents

- Houston, MO, USA

problem #215

Mar 052019

G6

  • 118,023 miles
Power steering stops working when driving and at idle the steering wheel jerks back and forth about a half an inch.

- Huber Heights, OH, USA

problem #214

Mar 062019

G6

  • 71,000 miles
My power steering has been disabled numerous times now while driving. At first it would disable upon ignition. I at times restart 3X before it functions properly. Now it's going out while driving. Very dangerous! currently at 71,000 miles. I drive city streets and freeway to and from work.

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

problem #213

Dec 022018

G6

  • 139,000 miles

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

Wont steer very hard

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #212

Mar 022019

G6

  • 50,100 miles
Driving down the road and power steering warning light came on and I had no power steering.

- Amherst, OH, USA

problem #211

Feb 152019

G6

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (berger Chevrolet, 2525 28th St SE, grand rapids, mi) were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 200,000.

- Clarksville, MI, USA

problem #210

Feb 172019

G6

  • 0 miles
My 2009 Pontiac G6 was in park. Started my car with remote starter and opened door with it. When I got in the alarm went off about my power steering. It was frozen and couldn't turn the steering wheel. It was undriveable. Luckily this didn't happen while I was on the highway. I had aaa tow it to my mechanic. Failed two codes C0460 and C0545 for the steering torque input sensor and the steering wheel sensor. The problem is intermittent and can freeze up any time while driving. Most likely need a new steering column. Estimate to fix around $700. This is a know problem on these cars that GM fails to recognize. It's quite a serious safety hazard that can happen a moments notice.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #209

Jan 252019

G6

  • 98,000 miles
At times while driving there is a sudden loss of power steering, and other times when the vehicle is started there is already a loss of power steering. Restarting the car will sometimes 'fix' the issue for a while, but usually after driving a few miles power steering will be lost. The issue has become constant. Tcm was previously replaced due to similar issues, but this was only 3 years ago. Steering wheel also constantly shakes while in park or driving.

- Peyton, CO, USA

problem #208

Feb 022019

G6

  • 139,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. While driving, the steering wheel seized. The driver was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact called troy-alan Chevrolet Buick GMC at (724) 578-8248 (located at 217 grove city rd, slippery rock, pa 16057) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

- Petrolia, PA, USA

problem #207

Feb 012019

G6

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that it took numerous attempts to start the vehicle. While driving various speeds, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the wheels shook violently, which made the vehicle difficult to control. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Brighton, MI, USA

problem #206

Jan 292019

G6

  • 145,000 miles
My car is hard to turn it takes help of my little brother to turn the streeing wheel.I can drive over 30 miles per hour with out the steering wheel shanking. I went to two auto shop to have power steering fluid added and was to it was a recall in three power steering pump. I would like GM to replace my power streering pump so I can drive my can without the help of my brother because it is my only transportation.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #205

Jan 022018

G6

  • 122,786 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the steering wheel made a cracking sound when turned right or left. An independent mechanic stated that the U joint bearing may be the source of the failure. Penske Cadillac of South bay (18600 hawthorne blvd, torrance, ca 90504, (877) 591-3502) stated that they would not cover the repairs since the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 122,786.

- Gardena, CA, USA

problem #204

Jan 272019

G6

  • 98,580 miles
I have had issues in the past regarding electrical malfunctions with this car. My right headlight continues to go out even with me having it replaced time after time. I have taken my car in for diagnostics tests for maintenance of the car and they have come back saying the car is fine. Although when I go to drive it, somehow a light comes on. Examples include('ESC system off' lights, 'service traction' lights, 'tc' off. The main issue that I am reporting just occurred two days ago. I was driving out of the walmart parking lot onto the main road and the light on my car appeared 'power steering off service ESC' my steering wheel then stiffened up as I was turning onto the main road. There was a car turning right infront of me that I almost hit, because I lost control of my steering wheel. I then took my car into an auto repair shop where they informed me that this was something they could not fix because they don't have the parts and I would have to take it into a Pontiac or a Chevy dealership. This problem with the power steering being electrical is not safe and a recall needs to be done on this model as well. I use my car to commute to school and work everyday and this problem poses as not only a safety risk but a inconvenience to my everyday life. I would like something to be done about this issue. I have been researching this problem with Pontiac and I have noticed it's a reoccurring issue, these cars should not be sold to customers with all of these electrical problems that continue to happen. I have to now pay out of pocket to not only have this car fixed but also for a rental car in the mean time. This is not fair for me as a customer of Pontiac and I would like action to be taken. Thank you.

- Germantown, MD, USA

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