NHTSA — Steering Problems

2008 Pontiac G6 (Page 3 of 21)

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CarComplaints.com Notes: Unfortunately the 2008 Pontiac G6 continues a serious trend of steering problems from the prior model years.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 1
Average Mileage:
99,427 miles

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2008 Pontiac G6 steering problems

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2008 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 3 of 21)

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problem #363

Jan 252020

G6

  • 213,000 miles

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

I was in motion turning the wheel to leave off of the highway and my power steering locked up. I have to turn the car off turn it back on just for the power steering to unlock.

- Martinsville, VA, USA

problem #362

Nov 012019

G6

  • 120,000 miles
While I was driving a steering wheel message came on the radio panel when I was about to make a right turn and I was not able to make the turn because the steering wheel became stiff.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #361

Oct 152019

G6

  • 165,000 miles
As I am driving my car wants to lose control in the steering. You can drive and the steering will start jerking to the left and right as you are driving. It's so scary. I get panicked driving it anymore. I have put power steering in the car and we checked the power steering pump none of this is affected so I am worried for my safety and others. I have seen where there has been many recalls due to the steering. I would love to have my car fixed for a recall. The two steering recalls I have found for my car I have the NHTSA campaign numbers for both recalls on the steering is 14E044000 and the other NHTSA campaign number is 14V153000. I am not the original owner so I have not been aware of any recalls.

- Corbin, KY, USA

problem #360

Oct 012019

G6

  • 157,000 miles

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

Electric power steering it locked on me while on highway power steering is electric

- Wayne, PA, USA

problem #359

Oct 122019

G6

  • 136,000 miles
The power steering keeps goin off it doesnt matter the conditions or weather or speed it keeps failing.

- Brockton, MA, USA

problem #358

Oct 072019

G6

  • 138,000 miles
My steering went out on me when I was driving it and it has the electronic steering in it and I was driving threw my walmarts parking lot

- New Boston, OH, USA

problem #357

Oct 222018

G6

  • miles

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

Direction defects caused by the pinion rack, when the car speed exceeds 50 miles, the the helm and direction begins to shake and noise occurs

- Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA

problem #356

Aug 062019

G6

  • 95,000 miles
Wheel locked up and was unable to steer the car. Took great effort to turn to get off road. Had car towed. Shop was unable to recreate problem. It has happened before but this was the most severe. Afraid to drive it now.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #355

Sep 012018

G6

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving, the power steering seized. An independent mechanic verified the power steering failure and advised the contact to call NHTSA. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there were no recalls for the failure. Wantz Chevrolet Inc (1 chevro dr, taneytown md, 21787, (443) 487-8820) also verified that there were no recalls and quoted a repair cost of over $1,000. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Tawneytown, MD, USA

problem #354

Feb 012019

G6 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the electric power steering warning indicator flashed and the steering wheel seized without warning. In addition, the gear was difficult to change over from park. As a result, the contact had to shut the vehicle off and back on for it to operate properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.

- Montgomery,, AL, USA

problem #353

Apr 172019

G6

  • 176,000 miles

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

Have never been through anything like this, I truely feel both GM manufacturers and customers service associates have a complete disregard for the life and safety of their customers. I have had my G6 Pontiac for a few years and the last 2 weeks finding out all the money I spent on the car is nothing because the manufacter refuses to fix the torque sensor assembly that they advertise as free within the recall after my local GMC mechanic at donovan auto has tried multiple times to fix the electronic power steering assist under the recall but now says I need $400 for the torque sensor thats the part messing up the electronic power steering in the first place. If the torque sensor assembly is the part the NHTSA and GM advertises can be fixed free of charge then how on a motor vehicle defect is customer charged maintenance they advertise in the recall as free now I am completly without transportation and cant drive the car because it is not safe for me or anyone else on the road with these G6 Pontiac with the steering recall. Will also be seeking legal action have put 10 grand into this vehicle and was promised it was safe and had longevity only had it 3 years and now because of the recall they cant even fix it I have no car and now will lose my job my credit and my whole life is completly revolving around the car going to pay with my life to own a car that kills me.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #352

Apr 032017

G6

  • 120,000 miles
I have a 2008 Pontiac G6 - the steering wheel has a shaking/jerking problem. When driving, the car can jerk right or left unexpectedly. Additionally, the car can sit and idle, and the steering will will jerk back and forth rapidly. (video showing problem: Https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=7qwib-4eyzc). There was a recall a couple of years ago supposedly to correct this issue (steering angle sensor in the steering column); however it never corrected the problem. I have reached out to them twice now explaining that it has not been corrected, but they refuse to offer any assistance in terms of cost or warranty. Additionally, they are requiring that I take it to a GM dealership and pay for a diagnosis. The company needs to stand behind their mistakes and make them right - the recall didn't work, and I have a vehicle unfit for the road.

- Ada, OH, USA

problem #351

Apr 012019

G6

  • miles
When the car is sitting and idle the steering wheel will shake. When driving the steering wheel shakes and sometimes the power steering will go out when turning. Took it to shop to have it checked and was told that the power steering was electrical.

- Oelwein, IA, USA

problem #350

Feb 012019

G6

  • 140,000 miles
The power steering warning started coming across my radio with an alarm and the power steering would shut off. You could turn the car off and restart it and it would work again. It started doing it more and more until it wouldn't work at all. I looked up recalls and mine had one soni took it to Pontiac dealer and they replaced the eps module.bbut that's all my contacts number call for but they are many other models like mine that the ecalk called for each part of the entire power steering system to be replaced one at a time until the problem was fixed but my VIN was not on what list it was only lister under re place the module so therefore im still having power steering problem bc the module didn't fix the problem. Also my rotors keep getting warped and I keep having to replace them way before it should be time

- Liberty, KY, USA

problem #349

Feb 202019

G6

  • miles
The power steering all of a sudden went out on the highway. There's a struggle for me with every turn, and now the steering wheel shakes bad when coming to a stop. Very scary getting family around on day to day basis.

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #348

Feb 142018

G6

  • 100,000 miles
While the car is driving at any speed the power steering and brake lights will go out randomly. The front headlights will just turn off for no reason in the middle of the night while driving. And when the headlights go out the brake lights stay on continuously.

- Greenwood, IN, USA

problem #347

Jan 112019

G6 4-cyl

  • miles
2008 Pontiac G6. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for power steering repairs.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #346

Mar 062019

G6

  • 150,000 miles
Randomly my cars power steering locks up when I start my car. At times I have to shut it off numerous times to get it to unlock. Today it took me 5 times starting and shutting it of and restarting before the steering wheel would turn. It has done this many times and today was just the latest.

- Neosho, MO, USA

problem #345

Feb 202019

G6

  • 85,000 miles
There was a recall issued in 2014 about faulty electric power steering systems for the 2008 Pontiac G6. I took it to the dealership and had it repaired. I am now again having issues with the power steering going out again which is extremely dangerous. I called dealership and they said it can not be repaired again. I also called General Motors and they said I had it repaired once so there is nothing they could do for me. I am now stuck with a vehicle that is unsafe and I do not have the money to repair. GM should have to be responsible for fixing this problem until it is fixed correctly. There are many blogs and forums with people in the same position as I am and no one including NHTSA is doing anything about it.

- Galveston, TX, USA

problem #344

Jan 292019

G6

  • 125,000 miles
Last Tuesday, January 29th while driving down a major road here in memphis, I attempted to make a left hand turn on to another busy street and my steering wheel instantly went stiff then power steering came across my display screen along with the chime. I had to get my car out of the intersection so I tried complete the turn. I got my car to turn but with a lot of force. I pulled over and turned my car off for about 5 mins. I contemplated whether I was going to have it towed or try to make it home. I called GM about this because I had my power steering serviced in 2014 under a recall for the power steering shaft torque sensor, it was replaced. GM connected me with a certified GM dealer near me (chuck hutton Chevrolet) to have it checked. Chuck hutton Chevrolet on mt. Moriah rd. Did a diagnostic check and I was told that I need a new power steering shaft torque and that my repair will be nearly $700. Unfortunately, the recall expired in February 2018. If this had of happened again before the recall expired, then my replacement would have been covered. It's so puzzling to me that my car had about 67K miles in 2014 when I had this problem the first time. I am at 125K miles now and the part has gone out again.

- Memphis, TN, USA

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