NHTSA — Steering: Column Problems

CarComplaints.com Seal Of This Might Hurt

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

3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2008 Pontiac G6 steering problems

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2008 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments

problem #3

Jun 102014

G6 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the technician stated that the steering was difficult to turn. The technician diagnosed the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was unknown. Updated 8/19/14

- Augusta, ME, USA

problem #2

Apr 252014

G6 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized making the vehicle very difficult to control. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 94,000. Updated 6/18/14 updated 8/25/17

- Mansfield, OH, USA

problem #1

Jul 202009

G6

  • 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac G6. While driving 25 mph the steering column locked without any prior warnings. As a consequence her risk for a vehicle crash was increased. She was able to safely turn the engine off and within a few minutes, she restarted the vehicle and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician replaced the steering column per the warranty. The failure mileage was 20,000. The current mileage was 32,000.

- Jefferson City , MO, USA

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