NHTSA — Service Brakes Problems

2006 Pontiac G6 (Page 2 of 6)

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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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 1
Average Mileage:
77,966 miles

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2006 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 6)

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problem #91

Jul 252017

G6

  • miles

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

First there is a message that pops up on my dashboard saying about my airbag warning. It pops up throughtout my drive. Its been doing this since I bought my car in 2008. But I mever got a recall paper in the mail and when I put my VIN number in, it has no recalls for the airbag. Its alarming and scary hearing about other peoples complaints with the same issues. Secondly I got a letter in the mail from GMC or something about a recall on my car. It had to do with my break lights coming on automatically while I had my car in the park position. I was excited to finally get it fixed but when I took it to the GMC mechanics in albany Oregon they said nothing was wrong. However till this day I continue to have this issue. The brake lights turn on and stay on while im driving. Ive had several people who were driving behind me tell me the same thing. I just got back from vacation and while driving on the freeway for a long time, I stopped at the rest area and an older gentleman came up to me and told me my brake lights were on the whole time for the last 30 miles he was behind me. If I got a letter concerning my brakes then why arent they willing to fix my problem.

- Albany, OR, USA

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problem #90

Jun 162017

G6

  • 156,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving at any speed, the brake lights illuminated. The brake lights went off when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was contacted (denooyer Chevrolet in kalamazoo, mi) who stated that the unknown recall was closed. Another dealer was contacted (cole gilmore GMC in kalamazoo, mi) and aslo stated that the recall was closed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall was closed and that the warranty expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

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problem #89

Feb 222016

G6

  • 150,000 miles
Smell of fuel and see fuel leaking from fuel tank. Brake lights go on and off while driving.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

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problem #88

Jul 172017

G6

  • 204,039 miles

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

Officer told me that the brakes would come on while driving and the brake lights would go off while braking. My cruise control no longer works and I have to push the brakes in further to get the car out of park. The officer stated that the vehicle is unsafe to be operating.

- Auburn, KY, USA

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problem #87

May 312017

G6

  • 125,000 miles
ABS and traction control warning light comes on intermittently. Driver unsure if car is ok or not. Both lites at the same time. Also, seatbelt warning lite/chime do not go away even when buckled.

- Ridgeley, WV, USA

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problem #86

Apr 242017

G6

  • 194,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and seized. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle spun twice into another lane and landed in a ditch. The brake warning indicator illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000.

- Monroe, LA, USA

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problem #85

Apr 292017

G6

  • 193,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving 50 mph, the brakes seized without warning. The vehicle spun out of control and struck the guardrail three times. The contact's vehicle landed in a ditch on the side of the road. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,000. The VIN was not available.

- Monroe, LA, USA

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problem #84

Apr 252017

G6

  • miles
Recently, I saw an article from a local news station regarding the attorney general going after local car dealerships for not disclosing or fixing recalls for cars sold off of their lot. I purchased my car in February 2015, with no knowledge of any issues or recalls. Upon placing my VIN number into the NHTSA website, I discovered that I have three recalls that have affected my car, having to do with the brakes, transmission and power steering. My car has had issues with its brakes from the get-go, I even went back to websmart to have it fixed with my warranty. Mere weeks after getting it "fixed", the issues returned and I'm not sure if it has to do with this recall or not. My power steering has gone out on me three times while driving, in the little over two years that I have had the car. I am not sure what to do regarding this and could use some help. Thank you, matt.

- Henrietta, NY, USA

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problem #83

Mar 092017

G6

  • 114,000 miles
My vehicle was recently taken to the dealership for a recalled part (brake lamp malfunction) and my vehicle is still locking up. After fixing the recalled part I have purchased a battery, a caliber, starter, and two hubs. My car is still not working it will function for a couple of miles perfectly, and then it returns to the same problems. First it will not gear up the car will be on drive and it will take a couple of minutes to catch, then the car will lock up and not be able to move. So I will have to get a tow service because the ABS system will lock the car and I cannot push it to a safe area.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #82

Nov 052016

G6

  • 110,385 miles
Re: Pontiac 2006 -G6 GT elect. System, elect. Stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control --- this car was recalled for above problems in 2014. At that time I brought car to dealer to be fixed, although the car was not in need of repair because no problems had existed, dealer stated he fixed all recall problems at that time. Now two years later I am experiencing all the listed problems above. I took car to mechanic where he did replace parts but still experiencing problem. It must go back to dealer so problem can be alleviated. Brake lights do not go on when braking also when applying gas they sometimes go on. Cruise control is also not working. What's to say that this problem was never fixed in 2014 when the car was recalled due to the fact that I wasn't having any issues at that time. Had do I know the work was ever done the first time around since I was not in the service area and I had no problems with the car. What's to say I was handed an itemized list of all corrected parts and indeed it was never fixed. I called Pontiac and was told since it was replaced with recall I have to now pay out of pocket. According to NHTSA -they have been working to reduce deaths and injuries on the roadways to make it safer for the public. They also need to be on the customers side and not the side of the dealer.

- Deer Park, NY, USA

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problem #81

Nov 222016

G6

  • miles

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

Brakes lights work in reverse. While driving the brake lights are illuminated and when I put the brakes on the lights go dim. This is a safety issue. I recently purchased this car 2nd hand and was unaware of this problem.

- Portville, NY, USA

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problem #80

Oct 012016

G6

  • miles
The air bag doesn't work and the light flashes "service airbag, " and, while pumping the brakes to stop, you have to pumps twice before the car reacts to the command. I had the pads replaced but the car operates the same as before.

- Metairie, LA, USA

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problem #79

Jan 032012

G6

  • 65,000 miles
Takata recall first noticed problem January 2012. I had to press on brake pedal really hard to shift out of park and brake pedal would make a noise when I first pushed on it. Cruise control would disengage while in use or would not work at all. Not sure if brake lights were improperly working at this time or not. Took car to GM dealership 3 times before it seemed to be fixed. Forward to October of 2015 and issue is back. The same symptoms but the only reason I discovered the brake lights constantly being on is I was at gas station and got out of my car as it was idle and in park to throw something away and noticed during the day my tail lights were on and very bright. Took it to a mechanic immediately and as I pushed on the brake pedal, my brake lights went off. The shop put in a new brake light switch and that did not fix the issue. Can.of drive the car as it is too dangerous.

- Grand Haven, MI, USA

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problem #78

Jul 152011

G6

  • miles
Driving through the neighborhood when the powersteering on the car went completely out. I was unable to slow the car down to bring it to a safe park on the side of road. Instead I hit an embankment. The witness and police were not sure why my car did not flip over in other words I lost steering and brake power and the car was deemed as totaled.

- Dallas, GA, USA

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problem #77

Mar 072016

G6

  • 149,879 miles
This car has been nothing, but a dangerous headache. I was pulling out of my driveway and the brake fell off.. glad no traffic was coming. Could not stop.. the a week later I am driving and the tire blew. Last weekend driving and lost all power. Not only did we get locked inside the car the serpentine belt was shriveled in pieces. It was horrible. Tell the dealer cause I'm making payments and they act as if the could careless.. the car has never been inspected. I had it looked at and was told the back accel is going to crash in and the electrical is bad it can cause a fire. Scare to drive it.

- Omaha, NE, USA

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problem #76

Nov 192015

G6

  • 88,000 miles
During slippery road conditions, when I apply brakes, even at low speeds like 5mph, the traction control interferes with brakes and car does not allows me to apply brake. I feel this strong vibration in the brake pedal and can hear some mechanical noise. Its life threatening in winters to drive this car with family. Physically by brakes and rotors are in good condition. Seems like problem with traction control or ABS.

- Apple Valley, MN, USA

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problem #75

Oct 142015

G6

  • miles
My brake lights come on while I'm driving and stay on. Then when I apply the brakes the brake lights go off. I have had the brake pedal positioning sensor replaced numerous times after being told that it was the problem and it still keeps happening. I then received a recall notice for this brake issue and had the BCM and bpps and harness replaced (recall 13036) as well as the transmission shift cable (recall 14152). It has now been less than a year and I am having the same issue again. The dealership is telling me that it is the bpps again and is refusing to cover the cost. I feel scared every time I drive my car because I never know if my brake lights are working or not even after I'm told that they have been fixed.

- Marion, IN, USA

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problem #74

Aug 142015

G6

  • 67,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving at 45 mph, the brake warning light illuminated when releasing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brakes were repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

- Lawndale, NC, USA

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problem #73

Jun 012009

G6

  • miles
The brake lights are illuminated while the brake pedal is not compressed! this problem has been on going since June 2009, the vehicle has had the recalls preformed and the problem with the brake light has not been resolved!!!! this is a safety issue!!!

- Titusville , FL, USA

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problem #72

May 122015

G6

  • 148,300 miles
While coming to a quick stop to avoid a vehicle which ran a red light, my car started shaking violently in the front end. I proceeded a couple of miles and when I slowed down to make my turn the front started vibrating and shaking again. I had the brakes inspected by my local GMC dealer. To my surprise they found the brakes were well in range of specs. I left thinking everything was fine. The next day on my way to work when I reached 50 mph it started shaking again. Seems every time I had applied my brakes aggressively the front of the car felt like it was going to collapse. I again had the tech guy look at the vehicle. This time they found that the electronic brake control module internal was reading fault.

- New Bern, NC, USA

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