Loss of control due to power steering failure dealer reprogrammed computer for temporary remedy.

- Dixon, IL, USA

The power steering warning has appeared on my 2006 Pontiac G6, several times over the last 2 months, but at first I experienced no problems with the power steering itself. We took it in to the dealership to have it looked at, and they assured us that nothing was wrong with the power steering, it was probably just an electrical sensor issue. The warning continued to come on at random times, and would go away when I turned the car off and restarted it. On 4/15/10, as I was sitting at a stop sign with my 2 small children in the backseat, the power steering warning came on and then when I went to make a right turn, I immediately noticed that I had no power steering. I was then stuck in the middle of the road, and luckily was able to pull into a parking lot before I was struck by oncoming traffic. I turned the car off, and then restarted it, and the power steering was fine. I drove the car home, and we have not drove it since, for fear of similar problems. After talking to my dealership, they stated that we would probably have to put in a new steering column, which would cost around $800. I was extremely surprised after researching on the internet to find that many other 2006 Pontiac G6 owners have experienced the same problem, and that many have replaced the steering column and still continued to have problems. I wanted to bring this to your attention because I feel that the Pontiac G6 should be recalled to correct the power steering issues.

- Muncie, IN, USA

I own a 2006 Pontiac G6 and have had the steering lock up on me a few times. I took the vehicle to a GM dealer and was informed that the steering gear was bad. Car was still under warranty at that time so I paid the deductible and had them replace the steering gear. About three months later the steering is making the same popping noise and continues to get worse. The car is no longer under warranty and I am unable to afford the $1400 dollar estimate to replace a second time. The steering has not locked up again just yet, but every day I drive I anticipate it to happen soon.

- Gardner, KS, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated the steering wheel would shake excessively when traveling at speeds of 50 mph or less. The air bag and power steering warning lights were illuminated on the warning panel intermittently. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the repairs were made to the power steering component. The failure persisted. The vehicle had not yet been to the dealer for a diagnostic for the air bag. The failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.

- Mission, TX, USA

I was stopped at a stop light and had just come down the off ramp from the highway where I was going up to 65mph. As I started to turn right the wheel would not turn and the power steering light came on. Thankfully I was close to home and did not have my 6 year old child in the car because if I would have gotten hit it would have been on the side that she sits on. After looking into fixing the issue and seeing all of the complaints about this very same issue with the Pontiac G6 and learning that GM has done nothing about it...I am wondering how much money they will have to pay when someone sues them because of a fatal accident that was caused by a known issue. This power steering issue was also a problem on the Pontiac G5 according to reports and the G5 has been recalled. Is it going to take multiple fatalities for this car to be recalled" I can only pray that this does not happen to me or anyone else for that matter. It is obvious how dangerous this issue can be when you are driving and the car just does this out of nowhere. Then when you get in the car to show someone else it does not do it. A person can never predict when this might happen as there are no warnings or symptoms before it happens all the time. Dangerous and life threatening. I will not let my child ride in this car anymore because of this problem. I bought this car because it was not foreign and I want to support products made in the usa. Next time I will think twice about that especially if my life will be in danger everytime I get into the car. GM you really need to do right by your consumers and recall this car before multiple lives are taken or changed forever because of permanent injuries due to a malfunctioning of the car. This is one of the scariest feelings ever not knowing when the power steering will go out. Where will I be next time and will I be able to turn the car or get off the road before getting into an accident"

- Kansas City, MO, USA

My wife was driving her 2006 Pontiac G6 that we brought from a GM lot and was GM certified. The car's power steering suddenly locked up and she could not turn the wheel. Luckily she was near our home and made it back ok. When I went out to check out the problem I could not find anything for the power steering (apparently it is electrical). After visiting various websites I found that there have been many complaints about this very same issue and that GM is doing nothing about it. People are taking there cars back to the dealers and are being told that there is nothing they can do about it and they end up paying a bundle to get it fixed, only to have it happen again. I find this completely irresponsible and unbelievable on the part of GM concerning this very serious and dangerous matter. There should definitely be a recall on this car. I am not going to pay for someone else's mistake. This needs to be fixed.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

Event leading up to failure - normal neighborhood driving as well as freeway driving. The failure - power steering locks up how often - intermittent, at least 4 - 6 times per week the consequences - potentially catastrophic! two young children in car, vehicle is virtually undriveable. Luckily, father was/is driving the vehicle and is able to return vehicle to a safe location before noone was hurt. Service department unable to find problem. Safety of entire family is at risk. Single income family, should not be responsible for repairs/continuing to be obligated to paying for car when so many complaints are lodged over the same exact problem, circumstances and failure are identical, etc. A buyback is in order.

- Poland, OH, USA

My 2006 Pontiac G6's power steering column is failing, my steering wheel has a mind of its on when its driving down the street, lots of other owners have been having this problem..when will there be a recall"???"

- Austell, GA, USA

Faulty steering. When your driving it locks up and you have no control of the vehicle. Speed various between time to time when it happens. Has happened on several occasions.if you remove key and restart it goes away then dealer says they cant find problem.but that doesnt help me when my steering locked up and I was going head on a group of kids.dangerous steering!! far worst than the Toyota they recalled.I dont understand why they havent recalled these 2006 Pontiac G6's they are dangerous.I want it fixed! now when I click lock/unlock one of my doors wont work.something electrical.

- Kokomo, IN, USA

I jut purchased a Pontiac G6 within the last month and when I bought the car I heard a clunk when turning the car and the dealer said it happened because the car had eletric steering. Thje car became very hard to turn the other day in the middle of driving and I became very worried and had to pull over. It stopped but I'm afraid it will happen again. I also noticed many other complaints of this problem from others.

- Struthers, OH, USA

Power steering failure in 2006 Pontiac

- Wellington, FL, USA

The electric power assist motor failed on my Pontiac G6. There was no warning until it went out, then it was extremely difficult to steer and a "power steering" warning was displayed on radio. After turning the car off and restarting it, it reset, only to happen again and again. The steering went out about two dozen times in the span of a week before I could make it to the dealership. One time on the interstate I it happened and I almost lost control of the car while going around 60 mph. I had to have the electric power assist motor replaced, and then the entire steering column. So far the fix has worked. Just hope GM does the right thing and recalls all faulty vehicles before someone is seriously hurt or injured as a results of loss of steering.

- Salem, VA, USA

I bought a 2006 G6, 23,000M, in May 2006. Within three months I was hearing a clicking when I turned the right wheel. I took the car to the dealer (still under warrenty) and they "fixed" the problem. As soon as the warrenty was out, the same noise was back in both wheels. Recently the steering has become stiff when backing out and turning corners. This morning on the way to work in the pouring rain, I thought I was hydroplaining when I realized it was the steering locking! when I got off the interstate the wheel was whobbling as if it was severely out of alignment. I have known about the push for a 2006 G6 recall because of steering problems but until this morning thought I would let others file complaints. Now I'm afraid of my car. Please don't wait until a death happens to recall. It may be that G6 owners only recourse is to seek a class action suite against GM but hopefully my and all the other complaints will let NHTSA realize this issue is serious and GM has failed to address it!!

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

Hope no young kids are driving 2006 Pontiac G6 when the power steering decides to go out and you nearly wreck and have to pay nearly $800 to fix it. Obviously this is a very common problem that needs recalled or a class action lawsuit!

- Laclede, MO, USA

Power steering wheel lock when driving.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

3rd time same problem....dealer could not fix...steering failure. Doing 70mph on highway on long trip, steering totally went out....I reported this again to dealer and they had no fix. They witnessed clunking and wobbles as well as a groan in steering and could not identify it. I got G.M. involved and they did nothing..even though dangerous and certified used car. Dealer then put me in another 2006 G6-gtp (coupe)for less money then I paid for original and now have same issues with the new one!!!!!!!! I spend more time at dealer then driving car...and now will lose my job due to time off for dealer and so-called band aid repairs.

- N.Miami Beach, FL, USA

Steering failure. Doing 70mph on highway on long trip, steering totally went out and spun the car, I recovered and no accident. I reported this again to dealer and they had no fix. They witnessed clunking and wobbles as well as a groan in steering and could not identify it. I got G.M. involved and they did nothing..even though dangerous and certified used car.

- N.Miami Beach, FL, USA

Steering failure...almost had a major accident but recovered car in time. Reported to dealer.

- North Miami Beach, FL, USA

Steering issues. Steering goes out, erratic and dealer keeps replacing parts. This is my second G6-gtp..the first one had same issues and dealer replaced with this one and same issues..car is very dangerous.

- North Miami Beach, FL, USA

Bought a 2006 Pontiac G6 GT aug1, 2007 with 34,000km on it. Summer of 2008 it started to make a clunking noise when turning the steering wheel at low speeds ie: Pulling in or out of parking. Took it to GM dealer and they said it was the intermittent steering shaft and they said step one was to lubricate it. That worked for approx 1-2 days. Next step was to replace it which was done under warranty by the dealer in the fall of 2008. It is now end of Feb 2010 and iy is back again. This time it progressed quickly so that in less than 1.5 weeks it has gone from occasionally to consistently. However, I will not return to GM for this repair as I have now had 3 other problems with this car and none of them were covered under warranty.

- Calgary, 00, USA