Radio Instrument Panel Quit Working
2005 Pontiac G6
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Pontiac dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005 Pontiac G6 has major problems with two areas fairly critical to the act of driving... steering & safety.
The 2005 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 2005 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 power steering problems, up to 10 years/100k miles.
As of early 2013 the NHTSA had 300+ steering complaints on file for the 2005 G6, with 12 crashes & 4 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 2005 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 2005 Pontiac G6's poor side impact protection & you end up with a vehicle you should steer clear of.
7.5
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 50,800 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- under warranty - got a new one (1 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I bought my Pontiac G6 in 2005. All went well until my battery died. After putting the new battery in, that was when I noticed the error message, it said" CD Changer Error". I called the dealership from where I bought the car. They told me to bring it in and they would fix it for no charge because it was still under warranty.
When I went to pick up my car they said they had to send out the whole unit but it would work as new. I had told them at the dealer that I had CD'S in the unit that were stuck. They were supposed to be mailed to me when they were gotten out of the CD player. Well I never got my CD'S back.
About 2 years went by, had no problems with the car, then my battery went dead and the problem with the CD player happened again. It still isn't fix because I don't have the money to take it to the dealer. It is no longer under warranty. Now for the past 2/3 months it has been making this awful noise. It has to stop on it's own. It starts when I open the doors to get in or out.
Someone,?? ... please help me with a solution. I really did like using my CD player. It was one of the reasons that I got the car.
- morelandbaby, Dundalk, MD, US