NHTSA — Steering Problems

2008 Pontiac G6 (Page 4 of 21)

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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 4 of 21)

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problem #343

Feb 022019

G6

  • 138,562 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving 55 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering indicator illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was 138,562.

- Hamilton, OH, USA

problem #342

Jan 302019

G6

  • 80,100 miles
My wife car power steering quit working and is displaying on the radio "power steering". this error message displayed when she was trying to leave for work a few days ago and the car has not been driven since due to is being extremely unsafe.

- Bucyrus, OH, USA

problem #341

Jan 112019

G6

  • miles
Power steering issuesi've recently been having issues with my power steering it's completely stopped working and I'm not understanding why there's been multiple recalls on this issue. I can't turn completely which is a safety issue

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #340

Jan 212019

G6

  • 120,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving approximately 25 mph, the instrument panel displayed "power steering" and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure occurred two other times. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #339

Jun 102014

G6

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving 35 mph, the battery indicator illuminated, the steering lost power, and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was restarted after a couple of hours, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to classic Chevrolet (440-953-1070, located at 6877 center St, mentor, oh 44060) where it was repaired per NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control), 12V460000 (power train), and 14V153000 (steering). The failure recurred the next morning. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

- Willoughby, OH, USA

problem #338

Nov 212018

G6

  • 120,000 miles
When I turn my car on, sometimes the steering wheel is locked and it says 'power steering' on the radio. Also, the steering wheel keeps rattling since the moment I turn it on and when driving it keeps rattling and moving my car left and right. The tired can not be the problem because I keep that on point and I also change the oil everytime it is needed. This problem started a couple of weeks ago, but has been worsening.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #337

Dec 272018

G6

  • 92,000 miles

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

On December 27th, 2018 I was driving approximately 68mph down the highway. I proceeded to change to the left lane, when I lost power steering. My car is the 4 cylinder, which means it has the electronic power steering. "power steering" showed on my display along with a chime. I managed to get the car off of the road and turned it off. After 10 seconds, I started it back up, and regained the power steering. I continued on for about 15 miles to work with no issues. After work, I drove around 25 miles to town, and then drove around running errands with no issue. The next day on my drive to work I experienced the same issue, at the same speed, about 4 different times. Turning the car off and restarting it fixes the problem for a few miles. There is an active recall for my car's year, but searching with the VIN number, it doesn't show the recall applies. In August of 2015 GM issued a bulletin 15356 detailing this problem along with a special coverage for the parts to be replaced, however, if the car has been in service for more than 10 years, or 150K miles, the special coverage does not apply. This is a huge safety issue, and I feel recall should apply to my car. I also feel the special coverage should not be limited. If the power steering goes out and an accident occurs because of it, what does it matter whether how old the car is, it's a known safety issue and should be fixed.

- Plymouth, IN, USA

problem #336

Dec 132018

G6

  • 165,000 miles
Power steering went out on my car while turning at a stoplight at amajor intersection. I almost hit another car and ended up on the side of the road almost in a ditch.

- Greenville, NC, USA

problem #335

Jan 012018

G6

  • miles
While driving my steering wouldn't allow me to turn. My steering wheel would lock up so much while driving..I have to turn off my car in order to have control of the steering wheel, which almost cause me serveral incident. Don't feel safe driving it anymore..

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #334

Nov 232018

G6

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred after driving a few miles down the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but a failure code could not be located. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no open recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #333

Oct 292018

G6

  • 161,000 miles

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

Pontiac recall #N140115...sudden loss of electric power steering. Over the course of a week without any prior notice, the steering became more difficult to control, wheels locking, steering and turning nearly impossible unless going straight forward or backward. I stopped driving the care in fear of getting into an accident. Dealer would not honor the recall, claiming I need to pay $140 for a diagnosis.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #332

Oct 282018

G6

  • 123,952 miles
Car sitting in park and power steering suddenly goes. Also has happened while driving on the highway.

- Brockton, MA, USA

problem #331

Oct 232018

G6

  • 139,000 miles
Takata recall I just finished pumping my gas into my car. I turned my car on and put it on drive. As I was turning towards the exit of the gas station, my steering wheel made some clink noises and went out. My wheels were no longer are able to be directed by my steering wheel. I am no longer able to steer my car. The only ability I have is to drive forward or backwards. I can no longer control my tires.

- Hampton, GA, USA

problem #330

Jan 012015

G6

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel seized and caused the steering to lose power without warning. The vehicle was taken to white bear lake superstore (612-276-2922, located at 3900 hwy 61 N, white bear lake, mn 55110) where the power steering motor module was replaced; however, the failure recurred a year later. The vehicle was taken to walser Buick GMC bloomington (612-326-6297, located at 4601 american blvd w, bloomington, mn 55437) where the power steering motor module was replaced again, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the power steering motor module coverage expired. No assistance was offered and the contact was referred to NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #329

Jul 012018

G6

  • 170,000 miles
Power steering stopped working. Difficult to turn either direction

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #328

Aug 272018

G6

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving 35 mph, the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who stated that the vehicle was previously serviced per an unknown recall in 2014 and the power control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

- Belleville, IL, USA

problem #327

Sep 052018

G6

  • 146,000 miles
Power steering stops working intermittently. The vehicle can be stationary or moving.

- Lorain, OH, USA

problem #326

Jul 042018

G6

  • 15,462 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the electronic power steering was malfunctioning. The dealer (St clair Chevrolet Buick GMC, 3050 king rd, china township, mi 48054, (810) 637-1546) and the manufacturer were contacted and stated that the ten year warranty had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 15,462.

- East China, MI, USA

problem #325

May 072018

G6

  • 112,400 miles
Power steering failure. I was driving down my city street on my way to make a left turn patrially through it my power steering failded and I almost hit a pole.

- Brockton Ma, MA, USA

problem #324

Apr 112018

G6

  • 70,000 miles
I have a 2008 Pontiac G6 and my service airbag light stays illuminated all the time and there is a popping in my steering wheel when I turn it. My tracking light also stays on all the time.

- Bowie, TX, USA

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