Not Shifting Properly
2006 Pontiac G6 (Page 2 of 2)
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.
7.6
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $520
- Average Mileage:
- 88,400 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 24 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (17 reports)
- replace catalytic converter (2 reports)
- repaired wires (1 reports)
- replace fuel line and oil line (1 reports)
- replace intake & exhaust acuator valve for the cam (1 reports)
- replace variable valve timing selenoid (1 reports)
transmission problem
Helpful websites
- G6's Shifting Trouble Is Caused By - the trans-axle solenoids getting dirty and stuck. This will illuminate the CheckEngineLight and should produce scan codes such as P0741 P0742 etc. Son in laws car, changed trans oil, but dirty/and or stuck sho9ft spolenoids is the problem with these cars in many cases apparently.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
the car shifts rough from park to drive and everything else even in 1st and 2nd gear!! also the check engine light says cam sensor? also the catalytic converter was replaced already?... but gm warrantied that!!
- David A., Lisle, IL, US