NHTSA — Steering Problems

2007 Pontiac G6 (Page 17 of 26)

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CarComplaints.com Notes: Unfortunately the 2007 Pontiac G6 continues a serious trend of steering problems from the prior model year.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 1
Average Mileage:
99,134 miles

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2007 Pontiac G6 steering problems

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2007 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 17 of 26)

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problem #192

Apr 092014

G6

  • miles

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

As I attempted to turn left the steering was difficult to turn and the gas wasn't accelerating correctly and suddenly took off and crashed into a vehicle ahead of me.

- Forrest City , AR, USA

problem #191

Apr 102014

G6

  • 128,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 06V417000 (air bags), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #190

Apr 092014

G6

  • 178,000 miles
I was driving and my power steering light came on and I lost power steering. I almost bit a car and went in the ditch. I am being told by GM that it's not covered because I have 2007 G6.

- Midland, MI, USA

problem #189

Jul 272009

G6

  • 20,371 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while turning, the vehicle would exhibit a rubbing noise in the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the stub shaft needed to be lubricated. Additionally, the sir coil was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,371 and current mileage was 61,000.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #188

Feb 212014

G6

  • 112,847 miles
The contact owns 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the torque sensor was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,847 and the current mileage was 114,000.

- Birch Run, MI, USA

problem #187

Mar 152014

G6

  • 87,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was an immediate loss of power steering assist with the illumination of the warning indicator. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. After restarting, the power steering resumed normal and an unusual noise emitted outside of the vehicle near the front driver's side. The failure recurred two times. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

- North Aurora, IL, USA

problem #186

Apr 042014

G6 4-cyl

  • 107,500 miles

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

While driving through a tunnel which comes up to a sharp bend a little after exiting at about 45 miles per hour I felt like I was not in control of my car as it felt as if it was locking up and moving in its own direction. So I hit the brakes (just got brakes done) to slow down a bit but it didn't seem to brake quick enough for me to feel safe. So before coming to the bend there is another exit to go into town that I took to drive at a slower speed. While taking that way home I had lights to stop at and as I accelerate it was hesitant at times to pick up. Lastly every time I start up the car there is a ticking noise that is consistent which I still don't know what it is from. The brakes may be an issue with who did my brakes but the power steering is an issue and when I waited until today to check the fluid I could not locate so I went online to find out where it was and come to find out I may have an electrical one and found numerous reports regarding power steering issues. My car does not feel safe to me and it is now my only transportation to work.

- Mckees Rocks, PA, USA

problem #185

Jul 012013

G6

  • miles
Brake lights go on when pedal is not pressed, goes off when you step on the brake. Also, cruise control shuts off automatically while driving or will not engage at all.

- Bloomingdale, IL, USA

problem #184

Mar 082014

G6

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel began to shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the steering module steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

- Jamesville, WI, USA

problem #183

Mar 182014

G6 4-cyl

  • 132,000 miles
Power steering intermittently stops working. Steering wheel moves itself at low speeds.

- Olathe, KS, USA

problem #182

Feb 042014

G6 4-cyl

  • 109,000 miles

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

The car chimes and the information screen on the radio would display *power steering*. the steering would lock up completely and the only way to correct it, is to turn the car off and back on again. The steering also twitches and shakes while at a stand still. Twice the power steering went out completely while driving. Three days before it was scheduled to be fixed, the steering went completely out on my while driving. This is a serious problem that GM needs to address.

- Sheboygan, WI, USA

problem #181

Mar 172014

G6

  • 126,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering with the power steering light illuminated. The steering wheel was very hard to turn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the power steering column needed to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 14V153000(steering); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #180

Mar 272014

G6 6-cyl

  • 102,452 miles
I was driving and noticed that my airbag sensor light was coming on. It occasionally comes on and it goes off. I'm having a issue with something underneath my car. I replaced tierod and got two front end alignments. Since purchasing this car in October 2013 I complained to dealership my concerns for my car not feeling safe. It seems to be something in steering or underneath vehicle. My thermostat gauge fluctuates from zero degrees to 220 degrees while driving. Water pump was replaced and it still occurs.

- North Little Rock , AR, USA

problem #179

Mar 292014

G6 4-cyl

  • 119,488 miles
The steering wheel locks up while in use and sometimes when the car sits idle. The steering is electrical so there isn't a place to put power steering fluid which makes for a very difficult time trying to turn. I've had the outer tire rods replaced as well as the rack and pinions and now I've been told that the entire steering column has to be replaced. Where is the recall on this car!!!!

- Park Forest, IL, USA

problem #178

Mar 272014

G6 4-cyl

  • 92,000 miles
I was driving to work, and while merging, the power steering alarm came on and the power steering stopped working. I was able to get to the side of the road without causing an accident. I turned the car off, and back on. Everything seemed to be working again at that point. Less than one mile later, the same issue occurred. There was not really a shoulder to pull over to and I ended up in someone's driveway to avoid and accident, as this was a very well traveled route. Luckily, there were no accidents involved and that my daughter was not in the car with me. They ended up replacing the whole steering assembly. It had been giving me the warnings in the morning, which we thought was due to the cold. We didn't realize at the time that the power steering was electrically controlled. I could not imagine what would of happened if I was in the city and didn't have the room to pull over, nor the speed to do it.

- Adams, MA, USA

problem #177

Aug 242013

G6 4-cyl

  • 118,400 miles
The vehicle turned off when the steering column was turned completely. This of which put myself, as well as other drivers, in jeopardy. Luckily, this occurred in a parking lot with no other cars around. If this occurred on a highway turn-around or under different circumstances, many people could have been injured or killed.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #176

Mar 252014

G6

  • 92,000 miles
I was driving with my son in the car and the power steering went out while driving. There was a dinging and the words power steering cam up on my screen. This happen twice in a 1 mile. The week prior to this happening I would start the car and a dinging would happen. It said power steering on the screen and I could not move the steering wheel. These cars need to be recalled this is extremely dangerous!!!

- Honey Brook, PA, USA

problem #175

Mar 272014

G6

  • 143,646 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the power steering suddenly failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 143,646.

- Seagoville, TX, USA

problem #174

Jan 082014

G6

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering assist failed and the steering wheel became very hard to turn. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 152,000.

- Pipestem, WV, USA

problem #173

Mar 142014

G6

  • 103,105 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning and the steering wheel became very hard to turn. The vehicle was shut off and once restarted, the power steering warning light illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel shook violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 103,105.

- Peoria, IL, USA

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