NHTSA — Steering Problems

2009 Pontiac G6 (Page 2 of 15)

CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2009 is starting to have the same problems as previous model years, including the headlights blowing out due to bad connectors.

The wiring harness connections aren't a big deal to replace, as long as your dealer or mechanic doesn't charge you an arm & a leg to "diagnose" the problem.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
101,114 miles

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2009 Pontiac G6 steering problems

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2009 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 15)

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problem #263

Mar 082021

G6

  • 118,300 miles

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

Every time I'm turning slightly right my power steering goes off. It has done this on the highway and side streets. If I turn off car and turn it back on it resets and works again. I had the computer reset and after one day it failed again. I'm not sure if it's just the torque sensor, computer or steering column.

- Johnston, RI, USA

problem #262

Mar 032021

G6

  • 137,000 miles
I will be driving and the power steering warning will come across the radio and it's hard to steer however if I pull over turn the car off and back on it goes away for a few minutes

- Waterford, PA, USA

problem #261

Mar 012021

G6

  • 124,000 miles
My vehicle jerks to the left when breaking and I find it very dangerous to be driving it. So I looked my vehicle up and it has a few recalls including the steering which could be caused front he joint bearing it says which can fail and prematurely cause separation of the U-joint and a complete loss of steering control which is a high risk of a crash. So I was told to contact my dorman or use this website to let you guys know.

- Willmar, MN, USA

problem #260

Feb 142021

G6

  • 140,000 miles

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

The power steering spontaneously failed while driving. It seems to be part of a previous recall associated with this make and model. They stated that my car based on the VIN number is not part of this recall. I was driving and the control light flashed on the dashboard. On my message center the words “power steering” appeared and I had lost power steering to the steering column. The vehicle became extremely hard to steer..

- Canfield, OH, USA

problem #259

Feb 102021

G6

  • 178,865 miles
Ok first my stereo was working fine then all of a sudden only the tweeters are working now and then jus last night the power steering messed up the light on my dash came on an can't barely steer it I'm not as worried about the stereo as I am the power steering so I was wondering is there a recall for that because that's dangerous and should of never happen could cause an accident

- Comstock, NY, USA

problem #258

Feb 032021

G6

  • 132,000 miles
The power steering spontaneously failed while driving. I called GM to report this issue as it seems to be part of a previous recall associated with this make and model. They stated that my car based on the VIN number is not part of this recall. I was driving down the road and the car made a 'dinging' sound and the traction control light flashed on the dashboard. On my message center the words 'power steering' appeared and I had lost power steering to the steering column. The vehicle became extremely hard to maneuver at this point.

- University Heights, OH, USA

problem #257

Dec 122020

G6

  • 140,000 miles

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

The electric power steering system failed while driving the car on the highway at 65 miles per hour. After checking, I found that there is a recall concerning problem. Recall date 3/31/14 with the 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. I contacted the GM representative at the 1800 number and was told that this recall doesn't pertain to the particular 09 G6 that I have purchased.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #256

Dec 122020

G6

  • 140,000 miles
The electric power assist system has failed so that the power steering is spontaiasly disabled while driving. I have contacted General Motors concerning this and the recall pertaining to this factory defect. Recall # 14V153000. Recall date is 3/21/2014. Another recall for this same issue is recall #N140115, bulletin #14119 (to provide eps motor for "the life of the vehicle". I have called the toll free number and spoke with their representative, and was told that they refuse to honor the recall and that I would have to have it repaired at my own expense. The unit went out while driving and almost caused an accident.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #255

Jan 072021

G6

  • 181,700 miles
My eps keeps malfunctioning and I lose the ability to steer my car. I've done research on the recalls but, can not solve my problems. This is my only vehicle and I feels it's too dangerous to drive.

- Trenton, MO, USA

problem #254

Dec 182020

G6

  • 142,990 miles
Problems with my electric assist power steering it keeps going in and out I've almost wrecked several times because of it GM offer to recall but says my VIN number doesn't cover the recall for the electric assist power steering for my car. My car was clearly effected by the problems with this part. It's a saftey issue and almost killed my self my son and my unborn child. I was driving down the highway when the pastor and decide to go out the first time and caused me to go over into the oncoming traffic second time I was driving in the city and it did the same thing. Being pregnant with high risk pregnancy made steering my car almost impossible when the power steering goes out. The electric assist motor or power steering whatever you wanna call it is the worst thing GM ever did. It's probably caused a lot of people to get seriously hurt or killed even. And they won't cover my vehicle under there recall for this same problem

- Lamar, MO, USA

problem #253

Dec 072020

G6

  • 125,000 miles

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

The power steering goes out intermittently while driving. When it goes out, I must steer manually. It is very difficult especially when turning. It is difficult to stay in my lane. I have not had any accidents as of ye, but car is very difficult to control when this happens. After sitting for awhile, it is fine and power steering works again. It has happened before in years past but has not occurred in awhile so I thought it was a fluke. Now, it is happening more often.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #252

Nov 182020

G6

  • 171,000 miles
Got pulled over for brake lights not acting when engaged, and viceversa. Officer noticed I was driving fine, but my lights were not. Issues with steering, jerky motions at low speed can't disengage parking or parking brake without braking engaged shift stick when changing to drive constant steering and tire sensor service sensor

- Edgewood, MD, USA

problem #251

Jul 222020

G6

  • 202,000 miles
The contact owed a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while his son was driving the vehicle approaching a stop sign, when he started to depress on the brake pedal, the vehicle jerked to turn left and crash into an oncoming vehicle on the opposite side of the road. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a head injury on the right side of his head and seek medical attention at the emergency room, where he had 15 stitches inside and 10 stitches outside of his head. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance adjuster deemed the vehicle a total loss. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering) however the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 202,000.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #250

Jul 252020

G6

  • 146,000 miles
While driving my car the power steering went out and it was hard to steer. I turned my car off when I got to my destination and it sat for several hours. When I got ready to leave and started to drive the steering had returned. A chin went off and the words pi were steering appeared when it had gone out.

- Winder, GA, USA

problem #249

Mar 012020

G6

  • 190,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering), however the VIN was not included. Donaghe Buick GMC located at 4205 I-30 frontage rd, greenville, tx 75402, (903) 455-5100, was contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

- Greenville, TX, USA

problem #248

Mar 042020

G6 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,939 miles
Power steering module went out at 95,939 miles---no recall/safety recall given to us. Could have caused a major death accident as no steering. We were on highways and mountain curves just before it went out---GM refuses everything--the repair cost, happened while driving nearly causing a wreck. Bill for repairs submitted to GM, local dealer and your department---we have case numbers---but no results nor decision--filled out form 100148--3/13/2020--ref #11317903

- Saint Joseph, MO, USA

problem #247

Mar 042020

G6 4-cyl

  • 95,939 miles
Car would not steer-while driving it, almost got into a wreck, --the power steering control module had to be replaced---safety issue. Called a man named [xxx] and he was to get back to me paying for my repairs. ODI #11317903---ref [xxx], another number he gave me was 14V1563000. He was to email me with how to resolve. [xxx]====[xxx]---no notice received stating this was a safety issue. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- St. Joseph, MO, USA

problem #246

Mar 042020

G6 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,939 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle loss power steering assist without warning. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where the power steering module was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,939. Consumer's wife who had driven the vehicle almost had an accident and due to the stress had a minor tia stroke. Consumer stated he never received a recall.

- Saint Joseph, MO, USA

problem #245

Feb 102020

G6

  • 155,000 miles
While driving car under normal conditions you lose power to the steering wheel making it hard to turn vehicle at low speeds. The only way to regain power to the steering control is to completely turn the car off and remove the key. This is very dangerous if you're in the middle of the road or on the highway.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #244

Jan 292020

G6

  • 255,000 miles
Steering wheel twitches and shakes while in idle and while driving. Power steering indicator illuminates when initially starting the vehicle and loss of power steering. Sometimes after turning the vehicle off then on again, power steering will come back. Loss of power steering happens while driving, and while idle.

- Concord, NC, USA

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