NHTSA — Steering Problems

2005 Pontiac G6 (Page 3 of 20)

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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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
88,992 miles

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2005 Pontiac G6 steering problems

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2005 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 3 of 20)

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problem #356

Jun 072018

G6

  • miles

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

I took my car to jeff schmitt in miamisburg ohioi had 3 recalls and I feel like the Y didn't do them.the car won't move

- Miamisburg, OH, USA

problem #355

Dec 192017

G6

  • 200,000 miles
Power steering problem started about three months ago driving up rode and wheel just lock only form of transportation can't afford a new car.wipers stop working about 6 months U can here the motor on wipers they work sometimes but stop.and when the power steering is on when trying to stop the car shake so bad

- Rayville, LA, USA

problem #354

Dec 282017

G6

  • 107,000 miles
I was driving the car and the power steering light came on. I restarted the car and it was able to be reset. I called the GM dealer where it was purchased and was told they can't do anything as there is no current recall on the vehicle. This has occurred frequently since that time. I have been sitting at a stop sign or a red light, driving through a city and also sitting stationary when this has happened. Now the steering wheel shakes constantly and it is difficult to turn. I asked my mechanic to look at it and he said the computer shows 2 things; steering column and control module. This was very disappointing as I had 2 recalls completed in 2014 for recalls 14152 and 14116. This car is almost undriveable in it's current condition and there are only just over 110000 miles on it! how can I get this issue resolved? I really like my car and would like to keep it!

- Wyomissing, PA, USA

problem #353

Oct 152017

G6

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving approximately 35 mph and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Pontiac, MI, USA

problem #352

Sep 122017

G6

  • 150,000 miles
The steering wheel pops while turning. Can't figure out why. Tire rof broke. Sway bars were super loose all fixed but steering column still pops and locks up while turning

- Pueblo, CO, USA

problem #351

Feb 032017

G6

  • 120,000 miles
Car in to GM dealer unless you believe that your vehicle has the condition (GM extending the warranty coverage on my vehicle for the loss of power steering caused by electrical input signals within the steering column assembly. If this condition occurs on your 2005 Pontiac G6 within 150,000 miles the condition will be repaired for you at no charge. I contacted marty malone & mike sutton @columbiana Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet on 7-20-17 @ around 3:00 pm.showed them the letter with the recall #10183 and told them that this problem has just occurred this year 2017 and my mileage is 141,000 now. Want to get this taken care of as soon as possible for this is unsatisfactory and dangerous to drive. Don't want this to happen again & to correct power steering motor controller unit with no charge. Already had torque sensor assembly action recalled and fixed on 12-16-2014 80,987miles which did not correct the problem. Dealer had said case was closed but I 'm still under recall repairs with less then 150,0000 miles. How could this be a closed matter when it is powered by NHTSA recall envelope with special coverage #10183 in it. They said for me to call customer service. So I did with case service request# 8-3102459106. Spooked to raeole @ 4:45pm. He said that you can not open it again if already closed. This why I am coming to you in regards to this matter and to please get it fixed with no charge.car was in motion on street. Hard to turn. Had to turn car off to regain power.wheel shaking & power steering light on.

- Poland, OH, USA

problem #350

Jun 292017

G6

  • miles

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

The power steering is locking up. I researched and found that there was a recall for this issue however I'm being told there is no recall for my vehicle. My wheel pulls to the left and then after a few miles the power steering goes out. I have to restart the vehicle only to have the same thing happen again.

- Conyers, GA, USA

problem #349

Feb 022017

G6

  • 105,000 miles
My car looses it's power steering randomly then it regains it back. It can be stationary or moving. I don't understand why it is not covered under the recall when it's doing exactly what the recall states. GM # 14772, GM# 14119.

- Marshfield Ma, MA, USA

problem #348

Mar 132017

G6

  • miles
Steering wheel jerks at stop lights. Power steering light comes on, then there's no power steering. Auto mechanic explained that there is a defect with the steering. There's a recall #14772 that doesn't seem to cover my car. Pontiac G6 2005. Why?

- Norwalk, CA, USA

problem #347

Mar 052017

G6

  • 130,000 miles
On our way home yesterday the power steering locked up on me and my girlfriend on the highway. Had I not been driving and able to manually turn the steering wheel we would have crashed. This car is not safe for my 100lb girlfriend to be driving.

- Clarksville, MI, USA

problem #346

Feb 222017

G6

  • 137,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving various speeds, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.

- Portland, ND, USA

problem #345

Jan 052017

G6

  • miles
While driving on the highway, the vehicles electrical power steering failed resulting in a nearly eminent collision with adjacent traffic. My family was within the vehicle at the time and I felt genuine terror in regard to their safety. I was barely able to avoid the collision as the steering began to lock and tighten up, however through sheer power and luck I manage to avoid the vehicles in the lanes adjacent to me. GM has had specific notification of this issue through numerous complaints by customers and has apparently taken the approach that they would rather risk the safety of their customers than do the right thing and create a recall in regard to power steering to make their vehicles safe for consumers. I have contacted GM to no avail as they treat recalls on a VIN specific basis to avoid public liability and have chosen to attempt to make me pay out of pocket for their negligence and wonton disregard for the safety of their customers.

- Sanford, FL, USA

problem #344

Jan 242017

G6

  • 200,000 miles
The evening of January.24th,2017 I was traveling on the highway heading home and when I went to slow down because a semi pulled out in front of me I noticed the cars behind me were not reducing their speed & the car behind me almost hit me but swerved to avoid it then laid on their horn cussing me because my brake lights were not working until I let off the brakes they came on and stayed on, so I pulled over put car in park my husband got out and was checking things out and sure enough it was like they had a mind of their own. So I called for my father in law to come follow me home so that I would not cause an accident and when I went to put the car into gear my gear shift would not come out of park! so I shut car off let it set for 30 minutes started back up and my ignition got stuck and continued cranking over even after started, and now it seems to be a continuous thing with my car, my steering is making a noise almost like my wheels are going to fall off. I am scared this is a death trap

- Mount Carmel, IL, USA

problem #343

Dec 012016

G6 6-cyl

  • miles
While driving on the street and making a left turn the steering gave out then the censor came on I almost crashed! very scary.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #342

Jul 052016

G6

  • 142,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was restarted and the steering wheel was able to move a little. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

- Pottstown, PA, USA

problem #341

Nov 012016

G6

  • 163,632 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle lost steering ability and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 163,632.

- Eastchester, NY, USA

problem #340

Oct 152016

G6 6-cyl

  • 160,000 miles
Power steering stopped working periodically while driving, on highway and upon starting. I took my car to the dealer to have the recall noted under recall 140116 for the torque sensor to be repaired. This did not solve the issue of the power steering. I was told that it was the power steering motor and module. It was reported in 2014 that all 2005 Pontiac G6's could experience loss of power steering, but it this instance it wasn't due to the sensor.

- Fond Du Lac, WI, USA

problem #339

Jul 312016

G6 6-cyl

  • 212,000 miles
When driving on city streets, highways and the interstate, my power steering just goes out. Completely stops working. Also, sometimes my cruise control won't work because my brake lights go on without my pressing the brake. When I do press the brake the lights go off. (also on city streets, highways and interstate). And sometimes I cannot move the shifter from park without a lot of work. Like pressing and releasing the brake, wiggling or tapping of the fuses inside the vehicle and in the trunk or under the hood. Currently they say no open recalls on this car, but service providers say to check further. Found GM rebate # N140115 for the power steering issue. Apparently there may be a steering shaft problem too.GM rebate # 80317 or # 13036 for the brake/shifter problem. But Pontiac says "nothing confined to this vehicle". these are safety issues that I feel they should cover. Obviously there has been thousands of vehicles already affected. How can they say mine doesn't pertain" at best they say take it in and if service says it a manufacture defect, they may help somewhat. But the car is no longer covered by the warranty so there is not much they can do. Really?" it's a safety issue, not cosmetic or fuel saving etc.

- Stoughton, WI, USA

problem #338

Sep 212016

G6

  • 1,050,000 miles
Power steering displays then cant move the steering wheel, just started happening, when I start the car, today was the first time it happened when pulling out of a parking lot, had to slam brakes

- Port St Lucie, FL, USA

problem #337

Sep 022016

G6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel locked up. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. Updated 02/03/17 updated 02/08/17.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

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