NHTSA — Steering Problems

2007 Pontiac G6 (Page 9 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 9 of 26)

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problem #352

Feb 122016

G6

  • 140,000 miles

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

Takata recall for about a month now my vehicle has been randomly dying. I was on the highway when suddenly everything locked up I couldn't stop, couldn't brake, the engine seized and I was unable to restart the car. The steering wheel was moving in both directions by itself, then locked up. I had to get out and push the car into a safe place and was unable to re-start it.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #351

Jul 082015

G6

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving at various speeds, the steering became difficult to turn without warning. The contact also stated that oil was leaking under the vehicle when parked and there was an abnormal noise in the front passenger wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Desoto, TX, USA

problem #350

Jan 062016

G6

  • 150,000 miles
I purchased the care in 8/2015 and this past week the power steering started flashing on the message board and then the power steering went out while I was driving. When I shut the vehicle off it works again but locks so while I am driving it. I would never have purchased this vehicle if I would have know the power steering could be an issue.

- Walbridge, OH, USA

problem #349

Dec 052015

G6

  • 180,000 miles

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

Car is unsafe it's like your all over the road steelering 8 very unsafe and dangerous.

- Inkerman, PA, USA

problem #348

Dec 282015

G6

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be pulled over. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #347

Aug 122009

G6

  • miles
I have had this car since 2009. One of the first problems I noticed was what seemed to be electrical with the lights in the car going dim for a bit, then kicking back in. This only happens every so often. Low beam headlight on driver side keeps going out, even when putting a new light in. Passenger side window is the only window that works at all times. All three other windows are inoperable and have been for years. Automatic transmission will jerk while shifting gears. Feels like I am driving a stick shift vehicle, but this indeed a automatic. This has been going on for several years as well. Back break lights constantly stayed on. They would go off for a few seconds when you press on the breaks and release, but then would come back on right away while accelerating. --this was a recall that has been fixed--

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #346

Mar 202015

G6

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel shook abnormally. The dealer diagnosed that the electric power steering pump failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake lights continued to randomly illuminate after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #345

Dec 112015

G6

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, a clicking sound was heard before the vehicle started jerking. In addition, while making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver, and various warning lights started to illuminate before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to restart. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled in front of the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #344

Dec 022015

G6

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering ability seized and caused the contact to strike a utility pole. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.....updated 01/13/16 the conusmer stated the high pressure power steering line was positioned to close to the exhaust causing the line to rupture. The vehicle was repaired.

- Selbyville, DE, USA

problem #343

Oct 062015

G6

  • 134,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

problem #342

Nov 202015

G6

  • 140,000 miles

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

I was driving, came to a light, power steering went out. I thought it was just low on fluid, but found out electric power assist. Looked on line to find remedy and found that this is a well documented problem that both Pontiac and GM are well aware of. Instead of tackling the problem head on the side skirt the problem with 90 day or less windows of culpability knowing full well the problem is much more widespread than they acknowledge. It's a shame I have to come here to cry to try and make Pontiac and GM take responsibility for their engineering disasters!!

- Murray, UT, USA

problem #341

Nov 262015

G6

  • 44,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The failure mileage was 44,000.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #340

Oct 212015

G6

  • 120,059 miles
I was driving did not have any problems until I came up to a red light. I went in to the left turning lane. When the turning lane light changed to green I was unable to turn my car. My steering wheel became very stiff. Almost caused me to crash. Turns out my power steering pump went bad. Took a matter of maybe 5 minutes. Car turned fine a few minutes before.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #339

Nov 142015

G6

  • 62,750 miles
When driving my Pontiac G6 there appears to be a slight clunk coming from the front steering system. On turns the same clunk happens and you can feel it ever so slightly on the steering wheel. The steering is very tight while driving but as soon as I'm stopped it loosens up noticeably. After doing some research about the car I've found that this model is a candidate for a recall involving the U-joints, which seems to be where the clunk is occurring from.

- Meridian, ID, USA

problem #338

Oct 302015

G6

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact observed fluid leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- Brook Park, OH, USA

problem #337

Oct 102009

G6

  • miles
Since I bought this Pontiac back in 2009, it had a loud clunking and steering sound in the front end which got worse over the years. I can feel the noise vibrate in the steering wheel and it doesn't feel safe. The GM dealer said, 'it's nothing to worry about.' I had them check it out and they claim it's fine. I did online research and apparently other GM Pontiac owners are having the same complaint. This is unacceptable. Why won't GM fix this?

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #336

Jan 022015

G6

  • 148,000 miles
The power steering assist goes out at random times. Have nearly crashed several times because of this! other 2007 Pontiac G6's are covered under recall 14772, but this car is not. The exact thing described in this recall is ocurring with this car!

- Columbia, MO, USA

problem #335

Jul 022015

G6

  • 108,000 miles
I was driving home going 65 mph down a major highway on a clear warm night. All of a sudden my 2007 Pontiac G6 pulled to the right and I couldn't correct it. When the car finally responded, I was thrown across the highway into the divider cables. My airbags didn't deploy and the entire front end was crushed. Thank goodness I was not around any of the semi-trucks that came up over the small hill behind me once I limped the car to the side of the road. I had to get the car towed and insurance totalled it out without any testing done. After reading on this site, it's sad to see that I'm not the only one this has happened to. Thank god I was not seriously injured.

- Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA

problem #334

Jul 252015

G6

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. While driving at 65 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure progressively worsened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #333

Aug 142015

G6

  • 43,459 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that that while in park, the steering wheel vibrated. In addition, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel independently veered left and right. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 43,459.

- Clifton Heights, PA, USA

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