I was driving my car and suddenly the power steering light popped up on my monsoon radio. At the same time my power steering instantly went out causing me to momentarily lose control of my car. Luckily, noone was behind me. This issue needs to be addressed asap. There is a recall on the 2006 Pontiac G6 but none on 2005.

- Carthage , MS, USA

I was in the left hand turning lane and I started to turn and I lost all my power steering. I was not able to turn right or left. I was very lucky that there was a parking lot to my right that I was able to pull into after I was able to make the turn. After I turned the car off and let it sit for a minute, I turned it back on and everything seams to be work now. It has a electric power steering unit so there is no fluid to check. I looked on the internet and read many people complaining about this same thing happening. If I was not so lucky I could have been hit by a car behind me or coming some other direction.

- Beaverton, OR, USA

My steering wheel locks up when im driving at random times the only way to unlock it is to come to a complete stop in the middle of the road and turn of the car then turn it back on' I've had near accident incidents because of this and I contacted the dealer ship and they couldn't do anything.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning message appeared on the radio display. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred intermittently at various speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Was waiting at stop sign to turn right and heard the warning bell with power steering in the led menu display. All power assist was lost at that very moment. Upon returning home I restarted the car and power assist was working again. After reading through tsb complaints I'm sure it's going to happen again. I have already been through the sticking brake late issue last year.

- Dawsonville, GA, USA

In April 2013, while driving the 2005 Pontiac G6, the wheel began "jerking" around, and it became harder to control and steer the vehicle. A chime, and warning light appeared "power steering". after veering off to the shoulder and and re-starting the vehicle, the problem did not reappear. After the second re-start, the problem reappeared and was increased- increased strength to steer, warning light on. After taking the vehicle to an independent locally owned shop, it was learned that Pontiac was aware of this issue, and had issued a special coverage for the problem. After taking it to a Pontiac certified dealership, they repaired the problem, at my cost of $780, due to the fact that my mileage was outside of the special coverage perimeters. I was issed a letter outlining the problem, and special coverage perimeters in June 2012, at which time I was well within the mileage and year perimters listed, but was not experiencing the problem. I did not seek repair assistance, as it indicated for owners who were experiencing the problem only to seek repair assistance, and it would be covered at no charge. I experienced the problem 9 months later, in exactly the way described in the letter, and was denied coverage due to a higher mileage than outlined 9 months prior. Loosing control of your steering while going down a 2-lane highway at 55 mph seems to be more of a safety concern, than a general special coverage problem. Despite the amounts of affected vehicles with the exact same problem, it is dissapointing that Pontiac is not taking care of their customers in a more formal, recall way, and instead treating it as a casual compliant. After calling the 1-800 for GM, I was informed of no further assitance, or any indication that a recall would soon be issued.

- Newark, OH, USA

Power steering failure occurred after starting the vehicle. Had to shut vehicle off and start again several times before steering would function again. Has happened approximately 6 times in the last 2.5 weeks, with severity of the issue increasing (takes more restarts to resolve issue).

- Jefferson, SD, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was advised that a fuse needed to be replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired the approximate failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

Steering column has locked up three times while turning into parking places. When this happens I lose total control of my steering ability. The message screen says power steering failure and the car notifies me with a signaling sound then the yellow service light comes on with the wrench. I shut the car off after manually manipulating the steering wheel as much as I can into place in the parking location. Then when I start the car back up the power steering works, the indicators are off and the car drives fine. I do check power steering fluid levels and this has never been a factor as the fluid levels were adequate. I have read several complaints about similar issues but luckily mine has not resulted in a majors incidence so far.

- Marinette , WI, USA

Power steering quit working.

- Menomonie, WI, USA

Stopped at traffic intersection and felt a slight vibration, then two chimes alert on dic display, with message "power steering". attempted to steer wheel but simply could not turn. Put car in park, turned ignition off/on. Power steering resumed. Will contact dealership to bring in for service. Already knew there was a risk that this might happen. Also note that for past week, both my wife and I noticed that the steering wheel seemed more sluggish - no play in wheel.

- Arlington, VA, USA

My steering completely shut off and it was near impossible to turn the wheels. I was able to control the car still but did not know how to help the power steering turn back on. While in the garage, the transmission made a few very harsh shifts in and out of gear when I was trying to accelerate into the garage. Very dangerous.

- Lisle, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the contact attempted to switch lanes and the power steering failed. The contact also stated that it felt like the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was informed that the electronic power assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and current mileages were 49,480.

- Weymouth, MA, USA

My electrical power steering completely locks up while driving, making it nearly impossible to turn my steering wheel. It has happened almost every time I drive it recently. It also makes my car shake and make clunking noises. It is in the repair shop now, but because there is no recall, I am expected to pay for the repair, which I am refusing to do. With the amount of complaints and the absolute danger of this problem, it is ridiculous that this car is not recalled and covered by Pontiac. I will pay a lawyer fee to sue Pontiac before I pay for repairs caused by their faulty engineering.

- Northeast, MD, USA

The steering wheel locked, and the power steering shut off.

- Pascoag, RI, USA

While driving and making a turn, the power steering warning comes on the radio display and the service engine light comes on and chimes. If I turn the wheel to the opposite direction the light will go off. Comes on when making hard or light turns. At times the steering will lock up. Need to restart the car to release it. After some research, I see this is major problem that these cars are having yet I never received a recall notice to have it fixed. Wondering why that is, steering loss is a major safety issue. We are expecting a major N'oreaster right now but I am planning to take it to the dealer asap!

- Glenolden, PA, USA

While slowing for a stop sign, the steering alarm sounded, and warning light came on. After stopping at the stop sign, I proceeded across the intersection, and pulled to the curb. Steering was very difficult. After checking belts and power steering fluid, I restarted engine and steering was fine..a second incident occurred two days later, but luckily I was in an empty parking lot. I turned off engine, then restarted and steering was functioning properly. Knowing this will likely occur again, possibly on a curve, at high speed or in heavy traffic, it appears to be a serious, and possibly deadly defect. I will not drive this vehicle again until I can afford to have it repaired or find out if GM will fix their blunder. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Pueblo, CO, USA

I started my car this morning on the way to work as always. Backed out of my drive way half into the turn lane and my steering locked up. My radio said "power steering" and I couldn't move the wheel without nearly all of my weight on it. I live on a main street so cars were coming by swerving to miss me at about 45 mph. I was already half in the turn lane to make a U-turn so getting back into my driveway safely wasn't an option. I was able to get help to push the car into the driveway; when I then turned off the car then back on the light was gone and it seemed fine. Although I didn't risk driving it to work. Knowing that this could happen randomly at any moment. Does not make me feel safe in anyway shape or form. I understand that driving isn't all that safe to start with. But it's the other cars on the rode I should be worried about getting me in an accident not my own.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

I was driving down a road in my neighborhood and realized my car became very hard to steer. Then my check engine light flashed across my dash and radio stating "power steering". I stopped at the stop sign and I was able to pull into a driveway and turn off my car to reset it. I am so glad that a little kid or something didn't run out in front of me as I would have not been able to steer around an accident.

- Wapakoneta, OH, USA

Power steering failed, without warning, light coming on. Turning wheels is almost impossible, this is extremely dangerous.

- Johns Island, SC, USA