Cargo Net Retainer Doesn't Stay In Place
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.
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definitely annoying- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 44,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- gorilla glue retainer net in place (1 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The plastic piece in the trunk that holds the cargo net in place (called the cargo net retainer) kept falling off of the post. The dealer replaced the thing THREE separate times, told me it was fixed, and sent me on my way. Each time I would get home or to the grocery store, try to put something in the cargo net, and it would fall off again. It was the same retainer each time. I finally figured out that it was the post and not the retainer which was at fault, as other retainers would not work on it either although they worked fine on other posts.
I used Gorilla glue to glue the retainer onto the post and now it is solid as a rock. You would think that the dealer would have at least jiggled the darn thing to be sure it was securely attached before telling me it was fixed. Just looking at it I could tell that it was not on correctly and simply wiggling it a bit would make it fall off again. Unfortunately, if I ever need to take the trunk bed liner out it will be a pain because that retainer is glued on.
- jpbales, Kennesaw, GA, US