Faulty Keyless Entry Remote
2006 Pontiac G6
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Pontiac dealer.
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.
5.0
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 43,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- new computer chip installed (1 reports)
- solder the contacts inside the key fob (1 reports)
accessories - exterior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
On occasion the remote key fob will not unlock, or pop the trunk when pressed or it will work but with delay or after a few pushes of the buttons. You would think you would just need to replace the battery inside correct yes, but also sometimes the little metal clip inside the fob that holds the battery in place can get lose and become un-soldered from the little circuit board or eventually become removed completely. A simple fix if you have one is use a pencil soldering iron and re-solder the metal clip to the little circuit board and then insert the old or new battery carefully. Just a matter of crappy faulty design that causes this problem.
- Kyle C., Milford, CT, US