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.
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- Average Mileage:
- 120,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
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The anti-theft system will go off every few months and flash off and on for an entire day. I have a new battery so luckily my car has not died. One evening it happened the horn goes off and lights flash for a few seconds, stops and then does it again a minute later.. Nothing works, I unlock doors, re-lock doors, try panic button.
Took it to a dealer and they did not know what to do, mechanic finally pulled the horn fuse for some peace. Lights flashed in my lot all night and then when I started car in the morning they finally turned off. I have left the horn fuse permanently out of the car. This happens once a month. I Googled what to do and someone suggested to leave key in On position for 15-20 and that seems to have worked, something about resetting anti theft. This is a major headache considering the GM mechanic had no idea how to turn it off and he tried for 30 minutes. GM needs to fix this!
- mje, Glencoe, IL, US