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When stationary or in motion the drivers side air bag light would go on and off randomly. Now it just stays on.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the steering wheel would shake excessively when traveling at speeds of 50 mph or less. The air bag and power steering warning lights were illuminated on the warning panel intermittently. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the repairs were made to the power steering component. The failure persisted. The vehicle had not yet been to the dealer for a diagnostic for the air bag. The failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.
I noticed after i got the car that the gas was going awful fast, so i decided to look into and found out there was a gas leak and it was the fuel pump
While driving around a 25mph curve, power steering failed without warning, causing loss of control at the end of the turn. Because of the loss of control, i hit a guard rail. No injuries or airbag deployment.
The contact owned a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle. During the incident, the front end sustained significant damage and the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a concussion as well as injuries to the neck, back, head, and right leg. The contact required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,000. The vin was not available.
The airbag service light would come on and go off. Took to dealer to have checked out. Told the seat cushion was shorting out and may not allow airbags to work. Found out gm totally redesigned the seat and sensor module and connector. This system is of poor design and could have resulted fatality if involved in a crash.
I was concerned that the airbag alert when a passenger was with me was reading airbag off then while driving it would come on and go off again. I called gm and they said my car was not on the recall list. Further investigation i have just discovered that this was a recall when i first bought the car and had the cloth seats changed to leather. The recall date was oct 31 2006 and i purchased the car in july i 2006 i believe. I 'am scared to have anyone ride up in the front and gm says there is no recall. Recall i.d47191this recall began on nov 6 2006 and gm was to repurchase these vehicles. I never was notified and still they don't see my vehicle on there recall list.please help me.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that the driver side air bag warning light intermittently illuminated while the vehicle was in motion.this failure recurred for a period of one week.the vehicle was not taken to a dealer.the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 168,440.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel locked up and the power steering failed.the contact lost control of the vehicle and nearly crashed into another vehicle.the air bag indicator illuminated and will not dim.he has not taken the vehicle back to the dealer for inspection or repair.the failure mileage was 69,000.
I was involved in a low impact accident on 9/12/2014. The airbag in my vehicle (pontiac g6) deployed but not in the vehicle that struck me. When my airbag deployed it tore the steering wheel cover open side to side causing the metal pontiac symbol in the center to strike my left wrist. I now have a half circle imprint on my left wrist (from the emblem) that doesn't appear to be going away and a fractured scaphoid bone (in the wrist) and i am in a cast for 6 or more weeks. Had the steering wheel cover opened in a less dangerous way i would have walked away from my accident with no injuries. It doesn't appear very logical to have metal pieces moving with such force in the direction of the drivers hands at the time of a car accident. I feel that completely removing the metal piece or designing the steering wheel in a way that it opened differently, such as up and down, could have prevented my injuries and possibly the life long branding i may now have on my wrist.
The air bag light has illuminated and i see there was a recall for other g6 2206 but not for my vin number. I have the same problem as the others that were recalled. Also i am having an extremely difficult time getting my car out of park. I have to push the brake with a tremendous amount of force and hope that is comes out of park. Again g6 2006 was recalled and my vehicle does not fall into those vin numbers. It is extremely frustrating to know that safety and faulty pieces are not covered under a recall that same year model and make were covered. Please let me know what i can do besides contacting an attorney to have these items fixed under the recalls that were issued for g6 2006 pontiacs. Thank you
Takata inflators. The airbag warning light for the passenger side comes on when car is started. Stays on. Also the radio display has service airbag message on it all the time when driving. The mechanic states it is the passenger side airbag that is causing the problem.
My power steering light comes on, loss of steering, also air bag light goes off.i am unable to steer the car.it just happened a couple weeks ago again.it is dangerous and happens without warning! my car was manufactured 2 months later than the recall is through. Obviously, all cars have not been recalled appropriately.
"service airbag" warning light started turning on intermittently during summer 2013.it would turn on for a minute or so, then turn off for several days/weeks/month.called service advisor at dealer who stated that if it didn't stay on, it wasn't an issue to address.after a few months, in approximately february 2014, the service airbag warning light is on almost 90% of the time.took it to dealer who said that the sensor wears down after a while, and that even if we do replace it, there is no guarantee that it won't come on again.i expressed that i am concerned that the airbags will not deploy when needed, but the advisor & mechanic stated that they will deploy when needed, but that the largest of the 3 levels of front airbags may deploy rather than one of the two smaller airbags, and that the weight of the person in the front seat may trigger the largest airbag even if they are underweight.as much as i would like to believe that the airbags will deploywhen needed, i have no faith that this will happen.i suspect, as others have stated, that the airbags simply will not deploy.this would be an odd occurrence considering that we bought this particular car (not just this model, but this specific vehicle) because it has the additional side airbags.it would be a shame to buy a car for added safety features only to have safety features fail at the time of need.the airbag issue on all pontiacs should be further reviewed.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the air bag light illuminates intermittently.the dealer could not duplicate the failure.the powertrain and purchase date were unknown.the current mileage was 24,329 and failure mileage was less than 19,000.
I was attending my aunts funeral in hackensack, nj. I reside in maryland, so its about a 5 hour drive for me. Half way there, my sister called me and asked why was i riding my brakes. I told her, i was not riding my breaks. She informs me that my brake lights flash all the time. I could not believe her. Coming home from the funeral, we witnessed the same thing. Then several days later, i could not get the car out of park. I had to sit at foodlion for about twenty minutes, before i was able to get the car in gear. I called gm 800-620-7668 and tried to issue a complaint. I was told there was no recall. But i happen to see this issue all over the internet. My issue is still occurring, again i called gm and i was brushed off. I feel this issue should be corrected by gm and not my bank account.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that when the front passenger side seat was occupied, the air bag failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,209.
For several months, the indicator lights in the vehicle have been randomly coming on for one ting or another.the air bag light comes on as well as the engine light.at one point, the gas gauge indicates that the tank in about empty when we have just filled the tank half of the way.being senior citizens, it is difficult to get a diagnosis on the car without paying beyond your budget, or getting the repairs done. Also the power steering freezes up while driving sometimes.
If i drive my automobile and i have a passenger in it and the airbag works fine.if i drop them off the airbag still sense that there is someone still sitting in the passenger seat.if i go pick someone up the airbag will not sense that there is someone there.i bought the car in 4/11 i did not buy it new. If i ever have an accident and the airbag never sense that there is someone in the front passenger seat afraid it will not properly.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the contact's boyfriend was driving 40 mph, he was struck from behind by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver suffered pain and was taken to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The body damage to the vehicle was repaired, but the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that nothing could be done. Also, while turning the wheels to leave a parking spot, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column and torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there had been a recall; however, it had been completed. Therefore, the manufacturer could not assist. A dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.
My brake lights stay on, then go off when i depress the brake pedal. I was nearly rear ended this afternoon on a major highway because of this - i called pontiac and this had been a recall issue but they said my vin wasn't included in the recall, so they won't help me. My airbag light is also staying lit, and the dash says service airbags - which had also been a recall and they won't help me with that either.
Takata recall. My driver side airbag light is on and will not go off. I have taken it to the shop who says that it is a sensor. I replaced the sensor and the airbag light still will not go off.the airbags have been recalled but my vin number is not on the list.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that when at a parking lot of a school, the contact drove very slowly at an unknown speed, the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed and in addition the vehicle accelerated to an unknown speed. The power steering failed to turn left or right. The failure occurred without warning. The failure caused the contact's vehicle to crash into another vehicle, which made the vehicle come to a stop. Only the air bag on the power steering wheel deployed. The other air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a back injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control), 14v153000 (steering) and 14v224000 (power train) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted and was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Was following a car they want to stop and i couldn't stop and rear ended the car.
The driver information system began indicating that there was a problem with the front passenger air bag system.i had asked the local chevy dealer to investigate this previously when the car was in the shop for other maintenance and was told that it appeared to be a problem with the car's computer and that if i shut the car off and turned it back on and the message cleared, it was okay.the tech explained that the car's computer runs a check every time the car starts and that something was a little buggy but there was no problem with the airbag system.in august 2011, the message began appearing constantly so i brought it back in.suddenly there was a problem.the front airbag sensor needed to be replaced.since this involved taking out the seat to do the repair, it would be costly.i asked if the car could be driven safely with no one in the front passenger seat since usually i am the only one in the car when the car is driven.the tech explained that if the car detects a problem with the airbag system (even if no one is in the front passenger seat) it will shut off the entire airbag system, so the driver side airbag would also be turned off.i paid approximately $1000 to have the front passenger side airbag sensor replaced.approximately two months later, when the power steering in the car began to fail, i started investigating recalls and found that gm has known about the front passenger airbag sensor failure since 2006 (which is the model year of my car).i'm not sure how i was sold a car with a known possible defect, how i was not notified that there was a defect, or why i was the one who paid for the repair, but i'm quite upset about it.although i never had an accident, it makes me wonder how long i had been driving around with no front airbag protection.
The passenger airbag warning light came on for an hour and went out. It did not come back on for a few days, and continued to be intermittent. Now the "service airbag" massage is being displayed. The cars listed in this recall are 2006 pontiac g6 64100131 - 64146959 ( that's the last 8 digits of the vin). Our car is in the 64200000's. I be-leave this car is having the exact same issue as the others due to the fact it has something to do with the passenger seat sensor. This recall need to be looked at again before serious injuries occur. Also no notices were sent to us on any of the recalls. Gm is really lacking in customer safety and care. We are taking it in to a gm dealer to try to resolve the issue.
While driving to work i notice my service air bag sensor went off. My vehicle only has 64,601 miles on it.
We were on our way home from a family visit. About 30miles out, two deer ran right into of, there was no way to dodge them. Upon impact the front of the vehicle was destroyed and the engine was pushed back. Surprisingly none of the airbags worked or was deployed upon impact. There was a great force felt due to impact, but not one airbag deployed. The officer who responded to the scene was surprised to see so much damage done to the vehicle, but not one airbag deployed. He even stated that the airbags must be faulty.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact noticed that the air bag warning light sporadically illuminated on the instrument control panel.she took her vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure.two weeks later, the air bag light illuminated again more consistently.she took the vehicle back to the dealer and they replaced the module on the side air bag inflater.a few months later, the air bag warning light illuminated again.the dealer replaced the entire air bag system because it was inoperative.the contact has pictures of the failed component.she also filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 14,000 and current mileage was 12,000. Updated 03/13/08.*ljthe consumer stated after the rack was replace, the vehicle still pulled to the right. The dealer adjusted the alignment. The sun visor kept falling down. Updated
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake light remained illuminated when the brakes were not engaged. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included innhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 39,300. Updated 09/11/14*lj updated1/5/15
I had the recalls all fixed as soon as i was aware of them. A few months later my brake lights started flashing as i was driving. I took it to a dealer and $300 later it was fixed. They said i had to pay since the recall had already been taken care of. A few months later and here i am again with the airbag reporting problems as working and not working. Also now my brake lights are staying on as i am driving and turning off for a few seconds when i tap the brake. As i am stopped the brake lights are not turning on unless i forcefully hold the pedal down. I know when i take it into the dealer that it is going to be the same thing, lots of money for a temporary fix that all extend from the "fixed" recall. I also had a new brake control sensor put in, but it made no difference. This is causing a dangerous condition and since it is my car, i don't know what i am suppose to do here. The recall repair is not fixing the problem, other than temporarily, and this is putting my life and others at risk.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated the passenger side air bag seat sensor malfunctioned and would not detect when the seat was occupied. The contact stated that the failure caused the air bag to become inoperable.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. Number: 06v417000 (air bag: frontal) and called the manufacturer but was advised that the vehicle was not included with the recall. The failure mileage was 55,000.
My car will flash "power steering" across the stereo notification screen and alarm and the power steering locks up as you drive and makes steering your vehicle impossible and unsafe!this was a recall which was supposedly repaired at titus will (dealership) some years prior when the car was previously owned by kristena fulton but it is still very much a problem and a huge safety risk.i've contacted their location and was yelled at by a female who stated they had repaired it previously and would not help me regarding this.this vehicle is dangerous and poses not only a safety risk which could result in serious injury and death should it be driven on a freeway or highway at the time this error occurs.i've taken video of this and am asking for this to be repaired asap as i transport my two children and could result in injury to myself and my children.
Has happened several times nobody's in the passenger seat and the airbag light is on and if some one is seating there sometimes it's off. Makes me worried what if i need it to work and it doesn't.
I checked my vin on my 2006 pontiac g6 to see what recalls popped up. My vehicle does not fall under any of the recalls for power steering, air bags, or seat belts but i have had many issues. My power steering quits working randomly. I have to pull over, shut the car off, then turn it back on and it will work agian. Just yesterday the warning light came on and said service air bags. Also the sensor for the seat belts will sometimes not work. The bell will continuously ding to alert you that the seat belt is not buckled and it actually is. Funny thing is, my car has had none of the problems that it is under recall for and all of the problems it's not under recall for. I have three children and this is my only transportation. I am afraid to put them in this car and drive anywhere with them.
Air bag light comes on and off.have taken car into dealership twice for same problem...no problem is ever found. June 08-50338nov 08-60298.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. In addition, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn left or right, although the power steering fluid was full. Futhermore, the transmission shifted hard when placed in gear. Summit chevrolet buick gmc in auburn, new york was made of the failures and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 122,000.
On january 9, 2012 after work i started my vehicle and the airbag light on the dash was on and i have a message to have the airbag serviced on the instrument panel. I went online to do research on the issue and found there are several recalls on this issue for my vehicles year make and model, pontiac g6 2006. I contacted the dealer and there are no recalls on this issue with my vehicle id number on record. The dealer charges over $100 to run a diagnostic check on this issue. This is something i can not afford to do. This could be dangerous due to the fact that the airbags will not deploy if i am involved in an accident. Not to mention that the manual and all research indicates faulty airbags. This vehicle is not even 10 years old and has issues that are a major safety hazard. If there is a recall on this issue what is the plan to get the issue resolved on a faulty airbag?
When i turned the car on, the power steering light came on and the power steering would not work. I would turn the car off and restart it and it would be fine, but once i would get going it would quit working again. This has been happening at least twice a week since 4/11/12. It is getting more and more dangerous. Without any warning, as i'm driving the power steering just goes out. I have contacted gm regarding this and they tell me that my vin number was not included in the recall.my break lights also stay on if the break is not pushed down and when you press the break pedal down the break lights go off. More recently, when someone sits in my passenger seat the service air bag light comes on. I contacted gm again and again they told me that my vin number was not affected and not included in the recalls. My car is affected, because i am having the same problems. I live in the dfw area and the break light issue and the power steering issue are causing huge problems for me. It is terrifying each time i have to go anywhere. At the drop of a hat the power steering just quits. Gm does not see this as an issue and i am repeatedly given the brush off.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the module censor needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Service airbag warning light appears intermittently. I purchased this vehicle 2 weeks ago. It only has 46,000 miles and all was well for about a week. I was getting off the interstate and the driver side service airbag light illuminated. I stopped at the off ramp and proceeded down a 30 mph street. Stayed on for about 5 minutes and turned off. About 4 days later while traveling on the interstate, the light illuminated again. Stayed on for about 10 minutes and then turned off. This time i was not stopping but continuously driving about 70 mph. My concern is the safety issue. While that light is illuminated, the airbag will not deploy. There has not been a recall and while looking online, there are quite a few people that have this issue. I've been reading other complaints and it sounds like the sensor in the seat is at fault. I checked to see if my vehicle had any open recalls and there were none.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was flashing. In addition, the passenger side air bag off warning light illuminated when the seat was not occupied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Service airbag light came on and stayedon. Airbag not on passenger seat.
I was driving down the road when my steering wheel locked up and couldn't move, i eventually got it to a gas station where i purchased some power steering fluid because the light showed up under the time clock on the radio; come to find out there was a spot to put the fluid. Im still having issues with the power steering, it even caused my alignment to go bad and multiple flats tires. With the last flat tire, my service airbag light came on as well, just randomly. No check engine light has come on to be able to screen the vehicle to figure out what needs to be repaired on the power steering.
Takata recall - my service airbag light came on and is staying lit with a message also displaying on my radio "service airbag". This malfunction warns me as soon as i turn the car on, while driving, and remains in effect. Major safety hazard!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle which caused the contact to crash into the preceeding vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel had become difficult to turn and the air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the left foot, back and body aches, and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Steering wheel locks up while driving, interior electric have glitches.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
There are 3 different areas that i assume are the cause of my car's problems. First the passenger side air bag is has stayed off, regardless of passengers being present since 2014, i believe. Using the key does not change the air bag status. Also this may be part of the electrical area, but at around the same time my cruise control also malfunctioned. The car was in motion when i realized both things. Also i've had problems with traction control coming on out of no where, and instead of the engine speed being reduced, the car will not move at all. Sometimes it will like reset after i pull over and wait for over 10 minutes, but it will come back on repeatedly. I have to pull over wait restart, pull over wait restart several times within a usual 20 minute drive at times. Also i'm having problems with the air compressor staying engaged. My car kind of bogs down when the compressor does kick in, and it repeatedly kicks on and off while driving any distance at all. Also the interior lights flicker constantly. The message center on the radio constantly says that i have low coolant, but that is an error message. In the suspension area my whole front end(struts, ball bearings, etc) seem to be bad. When i drive over a small bump the whole car shutters and pulls wildly to one side or the other. It feels like my tires hit into the rim itself over speed bumps when i am driving merely 10 miles per hour.
The air bag warning will come on and off during drives. The air bags will turn off and turn on throughout drives. I have a small child now and this really concerns me. Air bag problem has been occurring for a few years now but happens almost every drive now. This happens when car is in motion on a city street, highway, turning and when sitting still.i selected steering because the steering wheel has been replaced by dealership a few years ago from a recall. Electric steering would stop working whenever it wanted to. Never worked normal since it was replaced. This happens when car is in motion on a city street, highway, turning and when sitting still.i also selected electrical because of the rear brake light. It was recalled due to a brake light that may or may not work when applied and took to dealership to have corrected. Since it was looked at we have noticed rear brake lights not working all the time. I've only noticed when sitting still in driveway.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 162,000.
Used from hurd r.imy pontiac g6 2 years ago and about 3 months after i was having trouble with the steering , they replace something but never give me paper work then around 8 months ago the heater blow went and had to replace it the steeringlight on dash go off at least 2 time a months the first time i thought i need steering flu i was told you don't put that in this car..air bag my seats are after market leather seats and sometimes the light indicates the seat is on they also have heated seats that work when they want to ..my brake the i had it changed 4 time this past year i bring it to the place i brought it and theypush me off and say it's fine.
Takata recall.but not only the air bags. There is a clicking noise when i steering, sometimes causing the air bag light to come on. There is a vibrating coming from the driver's side front when at speed that shakes the steering wheel even after the tires are balanced and the struts and tie rods were replaced. If i grab the steering wheel with both hands, it moves up and down. When parallel parking, the power steering fails making it impossible to turn the wheel without hitting the gas and putting the car in motion. I've noticed in my research that other g6 models of this year and surrounding years were recalled for all of the problems i am having. When i asked the person at chevy dealer about it, she told me i was out of luck until the vin pops up in their system. This has been happing since my wife got the car in 2007 apparently, and since we just had a baby, we are looking into it more. I've been waiting on the recalls to be expanded to her vin, but nothing. Is there anything we can do, other than paying to rebuild the whole steering system of which others with the same problems were covered? thanks for any help.
My vehicle is experiencing faulty power steering, which goes out without any notification. It does this when just starting to pull out and it also does it in the middle of a turn. This is very dangerous. It makes you lose control of the steering and could result in a wreck. My vehicle also has been experiencing the service aiir bag warning that has also been recalled in other gm vehicles. The breaking system on my gm is also faulty with the lighting. When the break is pressed the brake lights go off and when the brake is not pushed the brake light goes on. I have contacted gm numerous times and am told that the recall is not model specific that it is vin specific. If my car is having all of the same dangerous issues, why is it not also recalled?
2006 pontiac g6. Lawyer wrote in on behalf of client. The air bags did not deploy during an accident. *tathe consumers daughter died in the accident.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag light was illuminating on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the front passenger air bag assembly needed to be replaced with an updated system. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 87,511.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate on the instrumental panel immediately after a passenger stepped out of the vehicle. The failure occurred on an intermittent basis for almost two weeks. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 41,379. Updated 03/29/11 updated 07/11/11
Several times when attempting to start the vehicle by turning the key in the ignition the vehicle goes through the process but doesn't start. It will make a "winding" noise. It will take 2-3 attempts to get the vehicle started. This has occurred approximately 30-40 times since 2009. During this same period while driving the beep alarm inside the car begins going off cause it reads that someone is sitting in the passenger front seat without a seat belt. Each time this has happened the seat was empty. In addition, when a person has been sitting in the front passenger seat and vacates the seat the seat or sensor still registers a person there without a seat belt. During the same time period i have had to replace the headlights and front driver side about 6-8 times. I had the front driver side maker light replaced and it was noticed that it was completely corroded.i've had to replace the back brake lights 6-8 times. Lastly, the transmission has begun stalling both at initial acceleration and when driving above 35mph the vehicles suddenly loses its gear and begins to slow down in traffic. This vehicle has major electrical problems. To add, i have spoke to 4-5 other people that have the exact same and additional problems with either the same year, make, and model or the same problems with the same vehicle just a year different.
Air bag error message shows. Not included in recall. Dealer says corrosion on coils and wires. This is also affecting the cruise control.
My 2 light's are on stating service air bags !!!
Driving down the road the power steering error came on the radio screen.at this point i can't drive because the power steering won't allow the wheel to turn and constantly shakes
1) stationary - keyless entry remote does not open either door after several times pressing the remote button. The door does not have a key hole to manually open either door or the trunk.2) statonary or in motion - low beam lights are inoperable because both wiring connectors for low beam lights have melted and there are a lot of complaints online.
Parked car was doing fine came to get in car air bag on passenger side front seat didn't come on then it came while driving then driver seat belt light keeps coming on and turning off for a while then pops on again while driving passenger seat light and air bag stays on when passenger leaves car and flashes saying to put on seat belt but no passenger is in car this all happened out of nowhere it does not detect that someone is buckled up in driver seat and doesn't detect when someone leaves passenger seat it all happened at once the steering rack makes a popping noise and we told the dealer about it and the looseness they sad that car has no open recalls on this vin but certain others of this car does.
My car every time i turned to the left or right my tires would make a squealing sound, so my husband thought i needed my tires rotated, i took it down to get an oil change and to get the tires rotated but he (sales person) told me that my tires were fine. Well i was going to work at 6:00 a.m my car started pulling to the right so i went off the road and tried to get my car back on the road but my tires locked up or something b/c my car started to spin in circles, i tried to get control of my car but before i knew i hit a tree. What scared me the most was that my airbags didn't deployed, i had frontal and side damage. I really don't know if it was a defective airbag or what but i've been having trouble getting another car because i didn't have gap insurance. I would have gotten it if my sales person would have mentioned it to me. Now i have to pay 3000.00 to pay the rest of a car that is not drivable before i can get another vehicle. It was a scary situation i don't want pity i just wanted to let other drivers know about the problem.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and above, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. In addition, the contact noticed that the brake lights would not illuminate and they would flicker on and off. When driving without the brakes depressed, the brake lights would illuminate abnormally.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised him that the connector had corroded and needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
On august 6, 2016 i was merging onto the 33 east from the cayuga road entrance in cheektowaga, ny. As i tried to merge onto the thruway my steering completely went loose and lost control. I couldn't grab hold of the wheel, and my car went completely insane and crossed the 3 lanes of traffic on the thruway and hit the guardrail, then bounced off the guardrail, crossing back through those 3 lanes and i ended up in a ditch on the opposite side of the guardrail.my car is completely totaled, and i was taken to the hospital er by my mother & my car was towed by cheektowaga police to millers towing on genesee street. The only thing the hospital diagnosed me with was whiplash. I have no idea or explanation as to what could have caused my steering wheel and whole car to lose control like that. I contacted general motors and filed a claim with them. General motors sent out an investigator to come check out what happened to my car. The investigator only plugged my car into his computer, after unplugging the battery (which was not necessary to do at all). After he investigated it, general motors called me and said my claim was denied. I feel that my car was improperly inspected, it should have at least been put up on a lift to have the steering rack looked at, seeing as that's where the problem occurred. I have 3 witnesses that stopped alongside of the road with me and said it was like my car was "possessed." the car had a steering recall that i got fixed at a general motors facility in november of 2015, 4 months after i had bought the car. I feel that i should be compensated by gm for my losses. I did nothing wrong to make the car act like that or loose control, they had no explanation for me as to what happened to make the car do that.
The airbag light came on my vehicle while i was driving it but before it came on i smelled something funny and then the airbag icon came on the dashboard i looked it up and it says that the air bag is supposed to be recalled but on my car it is not. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle please a recall for the airbag for my car so i can get it fixed.p.st. It won't let me put the mileage down i was going it was 45 miles per hour in my mileage on my vehicle is around a hundred and three thousand.
June of 2008, the service airbag light kept coming on. I took it back to the dealership where i bought the car from and they said it was the passenger side seat sensor that needed to be replace and since it was still under warranty at the time i didn't have to pay for it.after getting it fixed it hasn't come back on until about two years ago and it is now no longer under warranty and i was told if i don't get it fixed then when it comes back on then the airbags won't deploy.february of 2011, the check engine light came on and i had to replace all four of my o2 sensors and then the brain in order for the check engine light to go off. But every winter the check engine light comes back on when the temperature is 35degrees or lower and then i am unable to remote start my car. I have had it checked and code that keeps coming up is that i have bad o2 sensors but when they are checked they are still good. Both of these are a real pain. Can you please check to see if there are any other complaints. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v417000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 146,000.
I am writing to notify you of serious safety concerns regarding my 2006 pontiac g6 gt .i purchased my car from lou sohb pontiac gmc in conyers, ga on november 6, 2006. Approximately 6 months later, i began having trouble with the power steering. There were instances while traveling on the road that the car would momentarily lose the power steering capability and therein makes the vehicle difficult to turn. I was involved in an accident on june 28, 2007. While attempting to make a lane change the vehicle?s steering wheel became very difficult to turn and loss power steering and it resulted in me being struck on the passenger side by another vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was repaired and it seemed as i simply viewed it as one of those unexplainable instances. On december 25, 2007, christmas day the vehicle again had a momentary loss of power steering as i was turning in my driveway. I took the vehicle to the dealer the following week and i was told that there were no problems and the staff looked at me as if i were ?crazy? trying to explain that it just happens unexplainable and then works fine again. The staff at the dealership did not leave me assured that it would not happen again. I contacted a private mechanic by the name of larry reaves, jr. Who inspected the car on january 12, 2008 and again told me that there is nothing wrong with the power steering. At this point, the power steering has been checked by both gm certified mechanics and a private mechanic at cost to me. Both times i was told that they could not see anything wrong that would make it malfunction as such. I have now grown fearful to drive this vehicle, as i had a momentary loss of power steering again this past weekend on november 22, 2008 while exiting the freeway heading 75 north in atlanta. This has become a real safety issue.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was applied and the steering column began to vibrate. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the steering column failed. The contact stated that the part was not available for the recall repair for nhtsa campaign id number: 14e044000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. .....updated 10/15/15 updated 08/28/2017*ct
My air bag light comes on once i crank the car and will not go off on the driver side and on the passenger side it will work sometimes and sometimes it would not once the car is running. Having problems getting yearlyinspection sticker.i notice there is a recall on 2006 pontiac g6 air bags frontal.contacted pontiac main branch and stated my car wasn't on the list of the recalls.recall announced: october 31, 2006nhtsa reference: #06v417000
First there is a message that pops up on my dashboard saying about my airbag warning. It pops up throughtout my drive. Its been doing this since i bought my car in 2008. But i mever got a recall paper in the mail and when i put my vin number in, it has no recalls for the airbag. Its alarming and scary hearing about other peoples complaints with the same issues. Secondly i got a letter in the mail from gmc or something about a recall on my car. It had to do with my break lights coming on automatically while i had my car in the park position. I was excited to finally get it fixed but when i took it to the gmc mechanics in albany oregon they said nothing was wrong. However till this day i continue to have this issue. The brake lights turn on and stay on while im driving. Ive had several people who were driving behind me tell me the same thing. I just got back from vacation and while driving on the freeway for a long time, i stopped at the rest area and an older gentleman came up to me and told me my brake lights were on the whole time for the last 30 miles he was behind me. If i got a letter concerning my brakes then why arent they willing to fix my problem.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 124,000.
Driving my power steering and exterior lighting goes out all the time. Also my passenger air bag says service air bag all the time. My car has also just shut down on me on numerous occasions on the highway etc.
I was sitting in my driveway put it in gear the first gear is reverse so it shift hard into reverse it don't shift hard into neutral an then it shift hard in all other gears it will shift hard but if i get the rpms past 3000 without shifting it will shift fine but it has been happening more commonly each day
Noticed that the air bag sensor on the passenger side was not functioning properly. It would randomly turn off even if there was a passenger, or stay on if there was no passenger. There was a recall for g6's that had cloth seats that were changed to leather seats. My car has leather seats, however it is not included under this recall. The repair shop investigated the problem. The wiring for the sensors was never properly done. There was no space to put certain wires and they were never connected. The air bag sensor was never properly connected!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The contact also stated that the front passenger seat heated independently. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that she needed to have a diagnostic performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v417000 (air bags ). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 106,000.
First leak was the xm antenna. Water came in through roof center console lights. Second leak was from the sunroof water entered the cabin through the same place. Dealer repaired sunroof drain tube. Third leak was the sunroof drain tube.dealer repaired the other sunroof drain tube.the water enter the cabin and ran on the passenger seat belt.this happened in the winter and the seat belt froze solid in the retraction reel.at the same time the water also damaged the airbag sensors in the passenger seat and caused the an airbag failure. The forth leak soaked both seat belts.this time the dealership extended the sunroof drain tubes per a service bulletin. Now there are intermittent electrical problems with the car.the heads lights would not turn on until the car was turned off then restarted.the turn signals, instrument cluster lights, and heater control lights stopped working intermittently.of course they worked fine while the dealership had the car.
"takata recall"when i turn on car a red symbol of air bag comes on dash board and a load ticking sound that can be heard inside as well as outside of car. Does not go off ticks when car is in motion.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 40 mph, a deer ran into the road and the contact crashed into the deer. The vehicle stalled and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The contact sustained back pain, but did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised that the air bag sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v146000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module) but was advised by the manufacturer that the recall only covered the 2007 pontiac g6 model and not the 2006 model. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 12v527000 (air bags) several months ago and stated the dealer informed her that the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Service air bag message appears frequently and passenger airbag is disabled, even if a person is sitting in the passenger seat. I understand there is a recall for this in vehicles with aftermarket leather seats, but since my vehicle has factory leather seats, i believe the problem may extend to vehicles with factory leather seats as well. This has been happening for years, but i only recently realized that the passenger airbag is disabled when the message appears and am now concerned about the safety of anyone sitting in the passenger seat.
-while driving on a main road at 30 mph, her 2006 pontiac g6 skidded on black ice, causing her vehicle to collide into a parked vehicle. There was major damaged to the passenger front side, but the airbags never deployed.the contact can provide copy of the police report and, copies of pictures from the insurance company.
The car was purchased from auction in april of 2006. I have had the car three years now. From the time that i purchased the car i have had problems with it starting. It will turn over but dies immediately after it starts. It usually take three tries before it will start. Today i got in my car and turned the key nothing would come on, no lights no radio no noise nothing. I thought it was the battery. I tried it three times and then on the fourth time it started like normal. I checked the battery and it is fine. I have had it in the service department three times for this issue but because it would no do it at that time they could not determine what is wrong with it, the diagnostic test did not show anything. The service airbag warning also keeps dinging. I have taken it in and they reset it and said it was ok, now it keeps doing the same thing but it is not covered by warranty to have it serviced. I have had trouble with the powersteering also. There are times it will be extremely hard to turn and then in a few seconds it is extremely easy and now in the last few months i have had problems with the brakes. The brake padswere replaced two months ago and about two weeks after they were replaced they have started making a really loud squeaking noise and sometimes a grinding noise. Not sure what needs to be done since the brakes were just maintenance. The car has been very dependable but i am afraid that it will not stay that way for long.
Mr. Did evasive manuevers at 65 mph to avoid deadly collision with fully loaded senior citizen van by a driver with a cell phone.steering wheel was very loose, brakes pedals were very easily depressed, none of the front air-bags deployed and car seats did not lock.mr. Hit median concrete at 60 mph.ambulance and emergency room dictated, "you all very lucky to have survived." 3rd party administrator(esis) counter claims mr.. That because mr. Collided with median sideways the air-bags did not deploy.mr. Argues that front driver portion of car hit median first, air bags should have deployed and seat belts should have locked.3rd party administrator counters.because there is no proof we cannot claim such fact.she (3rd party) is insisting on us to sign medical release forms and submit pictures of car.mr. Has advised that car is repaired and has been sold.confusion arises when dealer agrees that car has sensors and collision shop did not indicate any sensors.mr. Is confused whether stabili-trak or some other systems should be in place to have prevented the collision with median and under the tire sensors should have been in place.if any system (stabili-trak or other) were in place, the whole accident could have been prevented.esis-claim #[xxx].parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I've always looked for recalls on all my previous cars and i did it for the06' pontiac g6 that i am currently paying for....so...found that there was a recall for the airbags and that gm was even trying to repurchase the vehicle......well.....i called pontiac customer care and gave my vin number for them to search for any recallsand the rep said that he couldn't see any recalls for that car but that my call would be filed if anything rises up later on....well.....he didn't even offer to have my car inspected at any dealership even after i told them that the complaint was posted in the government site (nhtsa) and several other sites all over the internet....obviously they are denying it..... I won't buy american cars ever again. ....so after hanging up with gm went out to buy aftermarket leather seat for my front seats...because that seems to be the problem....the sensor does not work properly with them on.....and it did......sat down on passenger seat and airbag light sat erratically switching up as i moved on the seat.....someone needs to do something about this.
My 2006 pontiac g6 was involved in an accident on the interstate. Traffic had slowed down to about 25 mph and the vehicle behind did not notice and struck my vehicle at about 60 mph. This force pushed my vehicle into the vehicle in front of it. The driver was wearing their seat belt and shoulder strap at the time. During this incident, the steering wheel along with the main shaft came free of the column and was sitting in the driver's lap when the vehicle came to a stop. The airbags did not deploy and the wiring harness was still attached to the steering wheel. My main concern was that, with the steering wheel in the driver's lap with the shaft sticking straight up, the driver could have been impaled with the shaft through their jaw and up through their skull if the airbag had deployed at that time. I do have a digital picture of the steering wheel placed loosely back into the column if you need to see it.
Front of car hit a deer going 55 mph on highway. Airbags did not deploy. Major damage to front of car and the airbags never did deploy. Luckily husband was wearing his seat belt.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that the front passenger side seat air bag/seat belt sensor control module is malfunctioning.she stated that the air bag light remained illuminated, which indicated that the air bag was activated whether or not someone was in the seat or not.she took the vehicle to a dealer and they replaced the sensor.less than a year later, the malfunction recurred.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 25,000 and current 44,400. Updated 09/16/08 updated 09/22/08.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a noise on the passenger side of the vehicle.she pulled over and inspected the vehicle, but there were no signs of damage.she drove the vehicle to her residence.the following day, the noise recurred and the check air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the air bag sensors were defective.the manufacturer has not been notified.the failure mileage was unknown.
Vehicle was fine, went to start car next day and received "service air bag" warning light. Would not allow car to be started. Checked fuses and all were okay. Vehicle has not been in any accidents and only has 41,000 miles. Bought sept. 2005.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag sensor failed. The air bag warning light was continuously illuminated even with the passenger seat occupied. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic shop where the contact was informed of nhtsa campaign id number: 06v417000 (air bags: frontal). The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer then advised that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The failure mileage was 91,000.
Front passenger sensor. The seat sensor which arms airbag when occupant is present intermittently disarms when seat is occupied.
2006 pontiac g6 with seat belt and air bag failures. Customer states that the seat belt failed to work properly and the air bags failed to deploy in an accident.the consumer stated the seat belt didn't lock properly and consequently she went forward on impact and sprained her wrist on the steering wheel. A representative from gm/pontiac stated the consumers velocity on impact was too low and she didn't stop fast enough.
I was involved in a single car accident on 12/2/09.car hydroplaned on water, spun several times, went airborne at appx. 45-50mph and finally came to a stop in a group of trees - the trees brought the vehicle to a halt upon impact.the airbags never deployed!!!my seatbelt left me with a burn abrasion on my skin, but the main question being asked by me (the owner), the emt's and fire dept personnel on scene and the state trooper is why didn't the airbags deploy??i think this should be investigated!the car is currently sitting with a wrecker service until my insurance company can go look at it and make an evaluation.but i believe that if the airbags had deployed, i may not be having some of my back problems that i am now experiencing as a result of this accident.can you explain why the airbags did not deploy? the main impact with the trees was the entire front end of the vehicle and specifically the front right.
This is complaint is regards to my 2006 pontiac g6 that was purchased in november 2007.on november 11, 2009 when i cranked the vehicle a service airbags light came on in the message panel.i immediately called the dealership, and made a service appointment for november 25, 2009.ifound that there had been a recall #06v417000, for the 2006 g6 for airbag failure.i contactedgm and advised of the airbag problem.upon contact with gm, i was assigned a case# 71-775-755-730. I expressed my concern that this could be a safety defect that could mean the airbag could malfunction during an accident.gm advised me to schedule an appointment with the dealership.i advised gm of the scheduled service appointment.after the service appointment, the dealership stated they would be in touch with the general manager of gm and give me a call back.later that day i received a callgm, advising that my car would be repaired due to some special warranty and that the dealership would be in contact with me after the holiday.after not receiving a call from the dealership in a couple of days, i called the dealership and was advised that gm would not repair my car because it was out of warranty and i was the second owner.i explained to the dealership that i purchased the car from my credit union and that it had 35,800 miles on it, which was under 36,000 miles.although, there are 70,000 miles on the car, if this is a manufacturer's safety defect it should be repaired regardless of the miles on the vehicle.the dealership advised the airbag would not deploy if there is an accident. Gm assigned the case to the district.i made numerous calls and finally received a call back last week.i was told that gm was not going to repair my car.i expressed my concerns again about the manufacturer's safety defect. I feel that the airbag should be repaired by gm since not deploying could mean a matter of life or death in an accident.i am very disappointed with gm.
My problems started with this car before i even got home with my new purchase.i had 2 children in the car and the tire blew off the rim damaging the fender notes from the invoice state that "parts and labor to be billed to 67d 67f, cannot warr tire that has been mounted wrong on 1st repair"then on 6/26/06 paint was refinished due to clear coat peeling on the hood.on 11/06/06radio does not play cd's and radio was replaced.3k mile service with motor silk.also airbag light was staying onand they said they found a wire to sdm loose and repaired wire.also right rear tire was leaking air.4/20/2007 engine was knocking loud when first started in morning at that time they replaced the lifters.theengine was replaced shortly after that and again had problems with the air bag light staying, dealership again said it was a sensor but this is only a few of many issues i've been having with this car.please contact me and we will go through each one or you can contact the dealership where this lemon was purchased and request the records (i have a copy too)....
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.when the contact's 105 lbs.wife is seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag light is supposed to illuminate, but does not.his wife tested two different 2008 vehicles and the air bags worked properly.the current mileage was 20,507 and failure mileage was 15,000.
Thefront passenger airbag indicator light comes on when no one is in the passenger seat and vice versa. Happens sporadically.
Passenger air bag light disables even when person is sitting in seat. Started at about 50,000 miles intermittently and now 75,000 miles at least 3 times a week.
I brought my car brand new with only 2miles on my car.i have a 2006 g6 and i have 26,000miles on my car and today i had to replace my steering gear / core on my car.my car is new, why am i replacing a steering gear on a car with less miles on it?also, after researching on line, i notice that it was a recall on the airbags and i was never notified.
The front passenger air bag sensor does not always work.it often shows the air bag off indicator light even when a thin adult is in the passenger seat. *ln
A check airbag status message came on which the manual assumes is a defective airbag system. The status message comes on and off, generally dependent on ambient temperature. Concern would be failure to deploy in the event of an accident. Dealer would not replace defective parts.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 45 mph with the cruise control engaged, the contact noticed that the air bag was not activated.through online research, he discovered nhtsa recall number 06v417000 (air bags:frontal).he called gm and they stated that his vin was not included in the recall.the contact believes that his vehicle should be included since he is experiencing the same failure.the current mileage was 14,446 and failure mileage was 13,405.
The front passenger air bag does not activate when a person of appropriate size is seated.my vehicle is equipped with an automated front passenger air bag system.when a person of appropriate size is seated in the front passenger seat it is suppose to turn the front passenger air bag on.
Dt*: the contact stated when making a left hand turn at 5 mph, the vehicle was struck head on in the drivers side door.the left frontal air bag deployed, but the front side curtain air bags failed to deploy.a police report and photos were taken and seatbelts were worn.both vehicles were totaled and both drivers were taken to the hospital.the injuries to the contact included a small tear to a tendon in the left shoulder and a concussion which caused post concussion syndrome.no information was available on the other driver.the roads were dry and clear.the manufacturer had not been notified.
At randomtimesthe car's tails lights upand stays lite eventhoughthebrake petalisbeing applied. This occurs whether the car is parked or being driven.
The contact owned a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at various speeds, when attempting to make a left or right turn, an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel. The contact stated that the vehicle veered to the right causing the contact to lose control. The vehicle went into an embankment and crashed into several trees. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.updated 03/24/15*lj updated 10/15/15
The pontiac g6 has a faulty power steering system that needs to be addressed.there should be a reinvestigation into this matter.this is a dangerous defect.while it is extremely difficult to drive at low rates of speed it will randomly take off to the left or right while driving at normal speeds.extremely dangerous when going around curves.mine took me off the road and into the median.also, it went out while driving through the parking garage and i nearly crashed into a concrete pilon because the steering wheel was snatched out of my hands when the power steering assist failed.this is car is very dangerous contrary to the previous investigation.this car needs to be recalled.
Headlight wiring harness connections that plug into headlights shorted out and corroded on both headlights. Dims and brights.
The steering would lock up in the middle of traffic. Car will cut off in the middle of turning and would cause a accident.
The air bag doesn't work and the light flashes "service airbag," and, while pumping the brakes to stop, you have to pumps twice before the car reacts to the command.i had the pads replaced but the car operates the same as before.
This pontiac g6 was taken to dealer on three occasions for the same complaint. 9/23/2009.the first occasion, the vehicle's cruise control did not work and the gearshift was very difficult to move out of park.on one occasion the car had to be left at work site as gear shift could not be moved until the next morning.last, several people told me that brake lights were on while driving and turned off when applying the brakes; all the symptoms of the recall #09v036000second occasion: it was taken to dealer again 6/20/2011 for the same symptomsthe dielectric lubricant suggested in the recall was applied both times and complaints cured.third occasion: the vehicle is going into dealer 6/11/2012 for the same complaints..
It's starts with being hard to get my car out of gear. Then my cruise control goes out & then my brake light stays on while i'm driving, but when i brake, the light goes off. It's the light at the bottom of my rear window. I can see the reflection in my rear window.
When brake pedal is applied, brake lights go out.when brake pedal released, brake lights go on.reverse of what they should do.
1. No specific event leading up to the failure, just started out of the blue.2. Brake lights constantly lit when foot is off the brake pedal, cruise control works on and off, gear shift stuck in park, brake lights will sometimes go off when you hit the brakes3. Recall for the 2005 model suggested applying dielectric grease to the connector. We did that and it did not work. We replaced the stop lamp switch under dash and recalibrated the bcm at a dealership. Still malfunctioning.
1. A few months after the warranty ran out i noticed a cracking in the paint on the hood only. The car is washed and waxed regularly with no unusual products. Paint has continued to deteriorate on the hood only (rest of the car is fine) and is now chipping through the clear coat entirely and to color underneath. I expect this will soon be flaking right off! 2. Around same time paint problem started, cd player stopped working. 3. Have experienced intermittent electrical shorts/problems with the console and have had to reset the clock and temp many times in addition to faulty "service airbag soon" warning that comes on then and disappears for months at a time. 4. Within last few months, have begun smelling strong odor of gasoline outside the car even several hours after it has been turned off...fuel fill ups don't increase or dissipate this. Smell seems to be getting worse (intensifying) over time, however, although i cannot detect a leak or any noticeable change in the fuel economy. 5. Several months after warranty ended began having difficulty starting car on "hot starts"...car cranks but doesn't ignite (same in hot and cold weather). This became more frequent until suddenly it completely reversed itself. Now "hot" starts are generally fine, cranking and non ignition typically happens on "cold" starts (same in hot and cold weather). For a car purchased with 29k miles and is now only at 66k i say this is deplorable! all these things occurred after 36k warranty ended but within the first 20-30k miles put on car. Ridiculous! my last car was a plymouth and ran fine well over 100k (only major job was replacing timing belt @ 100k)...i don't think i can anticipate the same kind of longevity from this car. Considering the other serious problems raised concerning steering and everything else, i don't know what to do with it.
Under hard acceleration and at high speeds the power steering in the vehicle begins to fail and all of the electrical lights on the dash begins to flash and blink in a shortage type of way. The vehicle becomes almost impossible to control. There is a clunking noise in the steering wheel when you turn it left to right. If your going around a corner and hit the gas or use hard acceleration you loose steering control.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the headlights and wipers failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the wiring harness had melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 88,661.
While proceeding in traffic on an urban roadway, engine and other electrical components completely shut down. After ten or so minutes, car restarts in the normal way. This has occurred several times over the course of a month or so.car is undriveable as is, since shutdown occurs randomly and with no warning.
I didn't have any accidents at this time. However, the first recall on this vehicle was may 2014 and then the others followed.there are 3 recalls on this vehicle and none of the parts are available. What is being done to expedite this process?all recalls have serious consequences.am i driving a death trap?gm continues to push cars off the assembly line but nothing is being done to have these parts available and repair the cars that are on the road.as a government agency, what are you doing?
Vehicle started to make a clunking sound in the brakes and every once and a while having difficulties removing it from park. Shortly after these problems started the cruise control stopped working. Little did we know that the brake lights were working in reverse all this time! when your on the gas the brake lights are on when you hit the brakes the brake lights go out! this is incredibly dangerous gm has issued a recall for this same issue for the 05 g6 model but none of the others, a simple google search shows how common this is with the g6 line from 05-09! we would have had no clue this was going on if i hadn't followed my fiance one night and noticed it other wise we would have found out when some one hit us due to the poor brakes or computer of the pontiac g6.
I was preparing to make a left turn and my steering wheel locked up and i was unable to complete the turn.i was making a left onto the interstate, thankfully no cars were behind me, so i turned my car off and back on and the problem corrected.upon making another left turn into my parking lot at work the steering failed again, this time with vehicles behind me.i was able to maneuver away from the flow of traffic and turn the engine off andback on.thisvehicle has done this almost every morning without fail.it only does it when i make a left turn and i notice there's a "scraping" or "scrubbing" sound when i begin to make a left turn. This is ridiculous and general motors needs to do a recall asap.i know they don't want a lawsuit which could result if this isn't resolved if , god forbid, someone is involved in a serious accident because of this. It's dangerous because you never know when the power steering will fail or where you're at when it fails. The government or gm needs to step in and do something soon!
I have recently did a tune up on my 2006 pontiac g6 just plugs and plug wires. When my wife told me the car locked it steering wheel upon a quick take off i then drove the car again and also had two lock ups with me. After that happen to us we never really do any fast takeoffs with the car. This happen 3 times in the month of january. This only happens with a takeoff and all the panel lights act like they turn off with all gauges drop in off position, but the car still running. Im not sure if this is part of the defect, but for the past 9 months this car has been real hard to start up and no lights display for a check engine. I have taken this car in for a computer diagnostics test and nothing was found to be wrong with the car. The dealership told me to get a new key and i did and it didn't help.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle was parked for a period of several days, but after turning the ignition, there was the strong odor of something burning.further examination revealed grayish black smoke erupting from the center console near the floorboard.the contact pulled up the panel which revealed no obvious fire, but more smoke.after the removal of foam insulation block from the console, flames were visible.the fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire.the emergency operator instructed the contact to the turn off the ignition.while doing as instructed, the flames touched the contact's arm resulting in minor injuries.meanwhile the flames engulfed the vehicle which was deemed a complete loss, there was extensive fire damage.police were on the scene and a report was taken.afterwards, the fire inspector determined the fire was electrical in nature.
I was drivingmy 2006 pontiac g6 on 31 october 2009, i turn off the interstate and the power steering locked. Power steering lit on the radio and the wheel was hard to turn. I finally got to autozone and brought some fluid, but found out that there is no where to put it. I did some research and found out that this is electrical problem. I think gm need to do recall on this problem before some seriously get hurt.
There are 3 different areas that i assume are the cause of my car's problems. First the passenger side air bag is has stayed off, regardless of passengers being present since 2014, i believe. Using the key does not change the air bag status. Also this may be part of the electrical area, but at around the same time my cruise control also malfunctioned. The car was in motion when i realized both things. Also i've had problems with traction control coming on out of no where, and instead of the engine speed being reduced, the car will not move at all. Sometimes it will like reset after i pull over and wait for over 10 minutes, but it will come back on repeatedly. I have to pull over wait restart, pull over wait restart several times within a usual 20 minute drive at times. Also i'm having problems with the air compressor staying engaged. My car kind of bogs down when the compressor does kick in, and it repeatedly kicks on and off while driving any distance at all. Also the interior lights flicker constantly. The message center on the radio constantly says that i have low coolant, but that is an error message. In the suspension area my whole front end(struts, ball bearings, etc) seem to be bad. When i drive over a small bump the whole car shutters and pulls wildly to one side or the other. It feels like my tires hit into the rim itself over speed bumps when i am driving merely 10 miles per hour.
When driving check engine light and traction control light will come on, driver information center will show message "reduced engine power" and car will slow down significantly and not go over 45 mph.additionally cruise control will not work.if turned off remote start will not work and vehicle restarts with check engine light on and runs rough.usually next restart check engine light will be off and will run better.vehicle will have burnt smell when parked in garage after incident.computer is storing error codes but dealer can not diagnose problem.dealer indicates "software error" prevents them from getting information about vehicle at time when error codes were recorded.in shop 3 times and they can not figure out, wanted me to use a data recorder but when they tried to show me how to work it the recorded did not work.this has happened 3 times, 2/9/2006 on i95, 2/20/2006 during in town driving(only disabled remote start and burning smell), and 3/4/2006 on a country road.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes were engaged but the rear left brake light failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the wiring needed to be replaced. Also, the technician made the contact aware of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) however, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
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On approximately 13 different occasions over the last 2 months (while on a city street at 25mph, and while on a state highway with a speed limit of 65mph) all instrument panel gauges go crazy and suddenly dropped to zero. 'power steering' message and 'low fuel' light (had a full tank of gas) was shown on the radio message center, along with warning sounds, and 'error' was displayed in the odometer window. Gauges continued fluctuating repeatedly from normal and/or correct ranges, to zero, and continued sounding/showing warning sounds and error messages for approx 5-6 minutes. Then all gauges dropped to zero and stayed there, car engine was cutting in and out and radio stopped working. Pulled off the road, did not have a loss of power steering. Parked car, shut off, removed key, opened door and restarted car. Drove fine (no issues) for approximately 5 miles and then the same thing happened again, this time radio stayed on and engine did not cut out, guages returned to normal after about 2-3 minutes of intermittent fluctuating, error messages disappeared from message center without having to shut off car, but traction control light showed it was off and i could not turn back on - traction control worked after car was turned off and then restarted a short time later. Recall repair for power steering torque sensor was completed at a local dealership approximately 2 years ago, in 2015. Two mechanics in area could not find codes that were thrown but state that it is probably the part or a part pertaining to the recalled torque sensor, but could not confirm.
I purchased the 06 in may 2006.in less than 6mths time both key fobs and the trunk release in the car stopped working.the dealership said they had the problems fixed, but the problem persists.also, the car is hard to crank at times.it happened often in the past, but eventually stopped.then on yesterday i had to 3 times to start my car before it cranked. Then today, i had to try 2x before it cranked. Something really needs to be done.i'm glad to know i'm not the only one experiencing this.gm should take note and accommodate everyone who has purchased their product.i'm not sure of the dates i began having trouble startingthe vehicle, but it has occurred numerous times since i've had this car. Also, i've had to have my brakes replaced and it hasn't been close to a year and they are making a squeaking noise already.
I have received 2 separate recalls for my vehicle regarding the power steering, one in 2012 and one in june of 2014. Both recalls claimed that there are no parts available, and have not been for 2 years now. I have just received in july of 2014 (2) more recalls on my vehicle, regarding the body control module, and transmission shift cable, again stating that no parts are available. My fiance drives this vehicle and it frightened me to thing that her transmission cable could go, so i contacted gm about the issue to attempt to find out how long until the parts are available, since i worry about her safety. I was told to wait until the parts become available, one of which i have been waiting over 2 years, and to ignore the recall letters, that they don't mean much and they are "forced" to send them out. I was told to continue to wait like everybody else for the parts to become available, and not to worry unless i receive more letters. I have never seen such a blatant disregard for customer safety. I have already attempted to contact gm about this issue at no luck. Please help.
Elctronic power steering system failing high winding sounds when the stewrong wheel is turned and failing electronic system vehicle says vent valve selenoid is bad, changed it out and cleared the code and error still comes back, also. Right passenger side headlights are dimly lit and there is some sort of voltage problem going on?
My cars electric system is completely went out. My heat and air conditioning system completely went out . Its extremely hard just to get my car out of park in my driveway.my keys get stuck in the ignition and its extremely frustrating because you can't leave your keys in the ignition,obviously you have to lock your door so no one will steal your car while your sleeping. And the most dangerous part or what's going on with my car is, when driving the brake medal is almost impossible to mash while driving even with two feet. And my morning commute to work requires me to be on the highway. I've had recall work done to my 2006 pontiac g6 before due to my electric system failing and these are all of the same signs of the recall. And i wouldn't dare let my family ride in this car. Thank you
Brake light circuit malfunctioning light on without brakes pressed go off when pressed can not shift vehicle from park without pressing brake pedal hard. Intermittent problem safety issue several complaints about these vehicles.
I have taken my car to have it fixed under a recall for steering problems 3 times and now they are saying its not their problem> general motors is sellin bad parts on vehicles and they are not doing enough to fix them.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over and was able to restart the vehicle after 60 seconds. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,706. Updated 01/06/2017*ct
Brake lights are often off during braking and on while not braking. Cruise control doesn't work while brake lights are on despite not actually braking. When transmission is in park, brake pedal must be very firmly depressed to move gear selector out of park.
As i was pulling into work, my car dinged three times, then power steering was flashed on my radio and my steering wheel locked up! unable to drive my car, i had it towed to a mechanic and the estimated repairs would cost $900! this is a horrible car, as this is just one of the few problems i am having with this vehicle. Every time i turn the steering wheel, something in the steering system is making it clank, and when i turn the wheel back it will clank again. If i am at a complete stop and have my hands off the steering wheel, when i apply the gas, the wheel will pull itself about half a turn to the left and as i pick up speed it will recenter itself. When i turn the wheel there is also a grinding noise. The struts have gone bad, which is $450 more, and there is a leak in the front left tire somewhere (not the tire itself, the mechanic told me it was leaking oil somewhere). This is my first gm car, and it will most certainly be my last.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6. My steering wheel gets really tight when turning in any direction then it becomes extremely loose. My radio will not play any cd's and i had to take it to dealership once to have it replaced because it caused my battery to die. My right passenger light has water in it. My remote starter no longer works on the vehicle. My passenger side tire sounds as if the ball joint is loose in it.
Power steering was lost, light on display stated check power steering. Was informed by a mechanic that i would need to replace the steering column. I guess i should have crashed it so i could have sued pontiac for not recalling this issue considering it is well know it's a defect in their 2005-2006 g6's.
My power steering shut off while driving - electrical on my car comes and goes several times daily problem with airbag lights as well as all dashboard shuts off frequent engine trouble. This car has been nothing but an investment failure i have put so much money and time into this vehicle and have not had a real solution to all the problems i've had since purchasing this vehicle.
A chime was followed by "power steering" displayed on the dash. This has happened every time i start the car within the first 3-15 miles. I called the local gm dealer who said to bring the car to their service department and that it would cost $110 to analyze the problem. I found that gm has recalled this make, model and year.when is this going to happen in the united states?
1) stationary - keyless entry remote does not open either door after several times pressing the remote button. The door does not have a key hole to manually open either door or the trunk.2) statonary or in motion - low beam lights are inoperable because both wiring connectors for low beam lights have melted and there are a lot of complaints online.
Tl ' the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving various speeds, the brake lights on the vehicle would either illuminate randomly or fail to illuminate completely when the brake pedal was depressed.the dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control).the manufacturer was notified.the failure mileage was 101,756.jcc
I received a letter in march of 2017 advising me of a possible problem with a bcm could cause a problem with the brake lights of my vehicle. The letter states that i should not take the vehicle to a dealer for repairs unless i was certain the problem existed. The letter went on to explain that gm would extend the warranty on this vehicle to cover the needed repairs if the problem were to show as long as it was less than 15 years, or 150,000 miles from the date the vehicle was originally put in to service. The thing that insults me is that i had the vehicle in a dealer shop a couple of months prior to getting this letter to have a power steering problem diagnosed. Anytime a vehicle is taken to a dealer the mileage is recorded and therefore gm knew, or should have known before sending the letter that my vehicle was already beyond the mileage they were allowing in the extended warranty. If this was such a problem i would thing gm should cover it no matter the amount of time on the road or the number of miles. Attached are both the dealer shop ticket showing the vin, date and mileage when the vehicle was diagnosed for a steering issue, and the extended warranty letter limiting the mileage to less than what gm should have known was on the vehicle when the letter was mailed.
Re:pontiac 2006 -g6 gtelect. System, elect. Stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control--- this car was recalled for above problems in 2014.at that time i brought car to dealer to be fixed, although the car was not in need of repair because no problems had existed,dealer stated he fixed all recall problems at that time. Now two years later i am experiencing all the listed problems above.i took car to mechanic where he did replace parts but still experiencing problem.it must go back to dealer so problem can be alleviated. Brake lights do not go on when braking also when applying gas they sometimes go on.cruise control is also not working.what's to say that this problem was never fixed in 2014 when the car was recalled due to the fact that i wasn't having any issues at that time.had do i know the work was ever done the first time around since i was not in the service area and i had no problems with the car.what's to say i was handed an itemized list of all corrected parts and indeed it was never fixed.i called pontiac and was told since it was replaced with recall i have to now pay out of pocket. According to nhtsa -they have been working to reduce deaths and injuries on the roadways to make it safer for the public.they also need to be on the customers side and not the side of the dealer.
When i first purchased the car it only had 10 miles on it and within the next 6 months it would not start and had to be towed to the dealership 3 times.the first 2 times i was told that there was some loose wiring or that the wire was to close to a component and the component melted the plastic covering the wires.the third time i was told there was a problem with the security information but, it was corrected.then at 40,000 miles the car started jerking whenever i drove it.it seemed as if the gas was not getting to the engine quick enough (i'm not a mechanic) then the mileage went considerably down.for a full tank of gas i used to get 451 miles this is told through the fuel monitor that is in the car.but, after this began occurring the monitor would state 239 miles after i filled it up!i have had to fill-up 6 times in 2 weeks.when a tank of gas used to last 2 weeks for me.i went to the dealership that i purchased the vehicle from and was told that i am no longer under warranty so they would have to charge me to diagnose the vehicle.once they diagnosed the car they stated that it was the catalytic converter and the would replace free of charge and that i would not have to pay for the diagnostic test either.while i was ecstatic to know that they were going to fix my vehicle at no charge to me, warning bells did sound off immediately. When i received the invoice back from them it stated that these items were replaced:oxidation catalytic converter, 2 gaskets, 1 pipe and 2 manifold core chg.and after all of this work which took from 8:30a.m to 2:00pm, my mileage monitor is now reporting 300 miles for a full tank of gas when originally i was getting 451.after reading all of these complaints re. This vehicle i am just disgusted.i will review this site when purchasing my next vehicle which i think will be pretty soon.
The car was purchased from auction in april of 2006. I have had the car three years now. From the time that i purchased the car i have had problems with it starting. It will turn over but dies immediately after it starts. It usually take three tries before it will start. Today i got in my car and turned the key nothing would come on, no lights no radio no noise nothing. I thought it was the battery. I tried it three times and then on the fourth time it started like normal. I checked the battery and it is fine. I have had it in the service department three times for this issue but because it would no do it at that time they could not determine what is wrong with it, the diagnostic test did not show anything. The service airbag warning also keeps dinging. I have taken it in and they reset it and said it was ok, now it keeps doing the same thing but it is not covered by warranty to have it serviced. I have had trouble with the powersteering also. There are times it will be extremely hard to turn and then in a few seconds it is extremely easy and now in the last few months i have had problems with the brakes. The brake padswere replaced two months ago and about two weeks after they were replaced they have started making a really loud squeaking noise and sometimes a grinding noise. Not sure what needs to be done since the brakes were just maintenance. The car has been very dependable but i am afraid that it will not stay that way for long.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start. The contact also mentioned that the power steering assist failed while attempting a left turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was not available.
My 2006 pontiac g6 steering wheel moves back and forth by its self. When i'm driving the power steering stops working and becomes very hard to steer.
While driving any speed,brake lights remain on. When pressing the brake,the brake lights turn off. Extremely dangerous and can possibly cause a rear end accident.
Brake light not working, on all the time. Turn off when braking. Will not shift to drive without flooring the brakes. Cruise control also will not work.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering failed. The steering became difficult to maneuver and a humming sound emitted from the steering column. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the transmission slipped and the vehicle accelerated while in first and second gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 122,000.
Cruise control does not come on and brake lights are on without being used.car only had 69000 miles
My current problem with my 2006 pontiac g6 sounds the same as the recall for the 2009 pontiac g6. Today (12-8-10) i had to bring in my car in to the dealer after putting my car in park, which then proceeded to roll. The wiring system did not seem to recognize park or disconnected from the transmission. I later tried to turn the ignition and the car would not turn on at all. 4 months ago i brought it in for the key getting stuck in the ignition because the car didn't recognize it as being in park. Three other times i had issues with the brake/foot peddles. I would have to break to accelerate and drive to slow down or it would not accelerate at all until it reached 30mph.it would automatically drive in traction control and read decreased engine power on the panel. In addition, i have recently had a fountain of water pouring into my car surrounding the sunroof on either side of panels btwn the front and rear windows, resulting in severe interior damage and subsequent mold spores growing. Instead of the filter surrounding the sunroof filtering water out, it is filtering water in.
Steering wheel tightens as if it's really hard for myself to turn it,some days when starting car afterwards the steering wheel goes back and forth by itself then the steering wheel will listen where it's i say too easy to control,everyday it seems to be different i can go 2-3 days where it's easy to control then all a sudden for a day or two it stays super hard for me to turn.there days where i jus don't drive it cause of how it's really hard to turn the wheel,i don't get to leave town ever in it because afraid of it possibly locking up on me causing me to wreck,it's my only vehicle can't afford another one and defenitely can't afford to fix it.ive been told there was a recall on the steering for 2006 but i googled it few times and found where there was no recall i was looking forward to the recall...i purchased the vehicle feb 2019 off a friend of mine and he says the steering had an issue he didn't have time to mess with it so...
My brake lights are not working properly. They stay on and turn off when i press the brakes and randomly turn on and off as i drive down the road or even just sitting still. I have had my car serviced and every time it is an issue with bcm. When i was notified of the recall on that issue, i took my car to the dealership, but what they did did not fix the issue. It did, but only temporarily.
Driver side brake light and rear turn signal fails to illuminate. Both bulbs were changed and fuses evaluated but didn't fix the problem. This combined with a steering problem noted in a previous complaint makes the vehicle extremely dangerous to have on the road.
I went to get my vehicle inspected and the brake lights would not operate correctly.first, they would not shut off.then, they would not turn on.you can push the brake pedal and sometimes it will turn the brake lights on and they stay on, or it will turn them off and they will stay off.i have brought it to two different automotive shops, including the one i purchased it from and they have not been able to diagnose the problem.gm sent me a recall notice for this type of problem.however, it is not listed on the website.so i called gm and they stated i had to pay to have a manufacturer diagnose the problem as it was not a "legit recall as of yet" and that if it was found to be part of the recall the cost would be reimbursed.i explained to the gm agent on the phone that it has been looked at and i cannot afford to pay to have it looked at again.she stated i needed to wait for a "legit recall" to be mailed to me.the letter i received from gm previously is the same type of letter i had received about the other two recalls on my vehicle that are listed on the website and there are no parts for.the malfunctioning of my brake lights is a serious problem and could cause a horrible accident.
The brake lights are illuminating while driving without the brake pedal being depressed. When the brake pedal is pushed the brake lights turn off. The cruise control will turn on but it will not engage.
I was drivingmy 2006 pontiac g6 down the street and all of a sudden the power steering went out, i was unable to turn the car in any direction, this caused traffic to get backed up and me and my 1 year old stuck in the middle of the street, the car had to be towed to the nearest dealer where they then stated that my power steering is electrical and it has went out and to repair it they would have to change my rack and pinion which would cost over $800 to repair, which i don't have at this time, needless to say i am stillunable to drive at the present time, i believe that this is recall worthy seeing that the car is only 3 years old, i also have heard other complaints about this same thing, please help!
Power steering goes out without warning. This happens randomly when driving. Most recent was driving home from new york on friday and it went out. It comes back without warning as well. It is working fine now. Brake lights are on when driving and go off when the brakes are applied. This happens 95 percent of the time with them working the correct way getting less and less frequent.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically fail to start. The contact would have to shift into neutral and then park numerous times before the vehicle would respond.the contact also stated that when driving over a road bump or any unleveled road surface, the instrument panel would fail. On one occasion while the contact was driving at an unknown speed, the power steering assist failed and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle, who then crashed into a guard rail. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who was not able to diagnose or duplicate the failure.the contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering).the vehicle had been previously taken to an independent mechanic for the same failures however, the mechanic also was unable to diagnose a failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Once again gm has issued a recall for 2006 pontiac g6's for brake light issues, cruise control, and difficulties getting the car out of the park position. The brake lights randomly illuminate while pressing the gas and shut off when i press the brake. The cruise control will randomly disengage as well. Once again my vin is not covered under the recall. How is this possible? the symptoms i've experienced are identical to the recall. Both recalls to be exact.the same make, model and year of car with identical problems but i'm not covered and the gm reps are no help. This is my second complaint. I know for a fact that there are other people out there having this same problem.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights would not illuminate when the brake pedal was applied. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control) however, the part was not available to do the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
My vehicle is experiencing faulty power steering, which goes out without any notification. It does this when just starting to pull out and it also does it in the middle of a turn. This is very dangerous. It makes you lose control of the steering and could result in a wreck. My vehicle also has been experiencing the service aiir bag warning that has also been recalled in other gm vehicles. The breaking system on my gm is also faulty with the lighting. When the break is pressed the brake lights go off and when the brake is not pushed the brake light goes on. I have contacted gm numerous times and am told that the recall is not model specific that it is vin specific. If my car is having all of the same dangerous issues, why is it not also recalled?
2006 pontiac g6 the brake lights stayed on and drained the battery. The dealer replaced the brake light switch and battery.*cw
When i turned the car on, the power steering light came on and the power steering would not work. I would turn the car off and restart it and it would be fine, but once i would get going it would quit working again. This has been happening at least twice a week since 4/11/12. It is getting more and more dangerous. Without any warning, as i'm driving the power steering just goes out. I have contacted gm regarding this and they tell me that my vin number was not included in the recall.my break lights also stay on if the break is not pushed down and when you press the break pedal down the break lights go off. More recently, when someone sits in my passenger seat the service air bag light comes on. I contacted gm again and again they told me that my vin number was not affected and not included in the recalls. My car is affected, because i am having the same problems. I live in the dfw area and the break light issue and the power steering issue are causing huge problems for me. It is terrifying each time i have to go anywhere. At the drop of a hat the power steering just quits. Gm does not see this as an issue and i am repeatedly given the brush off.
My electrical system in my pontiac g6 gt has been having trouble.the first sign of trouble was my window switch quit working, which was replaced, but after researching i found that this is a common problem.the second incident happened a month ago, my power steering failed as i was turning a corner. This then proceeded to happen numerous times, when i was going between 0-40 mph.i had to shut off the car, then it was okay (no "power steering light" came on).the electrical chip was replaced.third incident, power steering light starting coming on and steering was harder to control (but not locking up).i am very concerned that this is going to be an ongoing problem with the electrical system in the g6, and i am even more concerned for my safety and when the warranty is finished.pontiac needs to look into these failures and take the steps to ensure the consumers safety.
Cruise control would not work. Also discovered that the brake light would not work at times. I took it to the dealer for service. He said that the brake pedal sensor needed recalibrated. This fixed the problem for about 6 months. Since then i have had the sensor replaced (3) times.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the brake lights illuminated independently. The contact depressed the accelerator and the brake lights illuminated. The brake lights failed when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the cruise control was inoperable. The vehicle was to the dealer, who stated that the body control module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was not reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 60,000. The current mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 4 mph on normal road conditions; a chiming noise sounded inside the vehicle. The "power steering" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel; suddenly, there was a loss of power steering. The driver experienced extreme difficulty maneuvering the steering wheel. The warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact was able to turn the vehicle off, restart it, and continue driving with caution. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and the failure was contributed to a faulty power steering assembly module.the vehicle was repaired for the malfunction at the cost of $734.25.in addition, there were failures with the steering column sensor and the front driver side door latch sensor.the vehicle has not been repaired for these malfunctions at this time.the failure mileage was 50,969 and the current mileage was 54,000.
I have a g6 and it has a major power steering problem and ithas gotten to the point i wont even drive the car anymore. You can be driving and it will pull you off the road or into oncoming traffic i almost went into the creek and that is when i parked it. I just wonder how many ppl has to be hurt before they recall these cars. Im basically making a payment on something i cant even drive. I have had to replace the seatbelt sensor and the idle armand i cant plug in the cell phone charger because it blows the fuses every time i do. And there has been times that when i went to put the car in park i would not go i would have to turn off the key, restart the car and then put it in park.i would advise ppl not to buy these cars. They are a hazard and not safe at all. They are just a money pitand an accident waiting to happen.
While driving my vehicle down a city street the steering just locked up on me.i couldn't turn the wheel.stopped the vehicle parked and restarted the vehicle i was able to get the steering to work.i have researched this issue online and found several complaints.however, when i went on gm website and enter my vin# it shows no recalls; same on your site.i want to report this because this is a major safety issue i could have been in the processing of turning left or right and could have had a serious fatal accident!
Rear brake lights fail to turn off even when you are not using the breaks. The rear brake lights stay on even after you turn the car off. The only way to get them to turn off is to pump the brake until they turn off. People driving behind you do not know if you are stopping.
The passenger headlight seems to have a short or faulty wiring. The bulb was replaced and blew out two days later. Then the light socket was replaced and in the process of replacing it, my mechanic tested the wires and realized that there is no power getting to the wires.
The steering almost gave out and making noise. The whole steering electric system needs to be replaced.
Abs and traction control warning light comes on intermittently. Driver unsure if car is ok or not. Both lites at the same time. Also, seatbelt warning lite/chime do not go away even when buckled.
The car was parked in my yard. A typical florida storm quickly blew through. Lightning struck near-by setting off the horn, which would not stop. Smoke started coming from the car. I called the fire department who then extinguished the fire in the electrical system and a report was made. My dash was melted and the interior is ruined my insurance company has done an investigation and said it was a faulty electrical system. My children and i could have been killed, we could have lost our home. It is still under investigation between my insurance and gmc.
This car has been nothing, but a dangerous headache.i was pulling out of my driveway and the brake fell off.. Glad no traffic was coming.could not stop.. The a week later i am driving and the tire blew.last weekend driving and lost all power. Not only did we get locked inside the car the serpentine belt was shriveled in pieces. It was horrible.tell the dealer cause i'm making payments and they act as if the could careless.. The car has never been inspected.i had it looked at and was told the back accel is going to crash in and the electrical is bad it can cause a fire. Scare to drive it.
My vehicle squeaks when i go over bumps, even really small ones.i have taken it to the dealership over 10 times.my shocks were replaced, but a couple of days later, it was doing it again.this has been going on for well over a year now.my battery died in my car and it caused my cd player not to work.when my battery was recharged and car running again, the cd player would not work.the radio does, but not the cd player.
Looses power steering and all gagesgo to zero and rapidly fluctuate, then vehicle stalls
Brakes lights will of the sudden come on,deactivating cruise control and brake lights will stay on continously.brake lights will go off with the tap of the pedal but will then come back on.
Brakes are illuminated when foot is not on brake pedal and brake lights are off when foot is applied at the brake pedal. This is a safety issue!!!!! if needed to apply brakes in a fast manner a following car could rear-end the pontiac g6. Obviously i'm not the only person with this issue. So why hasn't something been done to make pontiac recall the brake sensor relay before people are involved in car accidents?the "recall" to add dielectric lubricant to the connector to prevent corrosion is not working!!!!! i should not have to worry about when my brakes lights are illuminated automatically. I have been to the dealership numerous times to have dielectric grease put on the connector. I really hope that the nhtsa can push this issue with the 2006 pontiac g6 brake lights being illuminated while brake pedal is not pressed. Pontiac recalled the first 93 manufactured pontiac g6's for 2006 but what about the others that have the same problem???????? exterior lighting:brake lights recall for 2006 pontiac g6recall announced: january 30 2009nhtsa reference: #09v036000number affected: 8,012summary: gm is recalling 8,012 my 2005-2006 pontiac g6 vehicles. The brake lamps may not operate properly because of corrosion in a wiring connector. Corrosion in the connector could cause the brake lamps to illuminate when the brake pedal has not been depressed, or the lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park.consequence: brake lamps that are not operating properly may not warn a driver in a following vehicle of the braking status and could lead to a crash without prior warning.fix: dealers will apply a dielectric lubricant to the connector to prevent corrosion.the recall began on february 17, 2009.
To whom it may concern:on november 03, 2017, my 2006 pontiac g6 gtp, automobile was involved in an accident that flipped and crashed and causing serious injuries. The vehicle was going straight on the hwy and the car lost steering power and the car went to the right of the hwy.i was surprised to learn at that time there has been several recalls issued on this vehicle. Since purchasing this vehicle in 2013, i have only received one recall notice in 2015 and i took my pontiac 06 g6 gtp to oaks gmc dealer to be fixed by gm, and i was not aware of any other recalls about the power steering until i found research through nhtsa after the accident, nhtsa recall identification number 15v064000,
Well my break lights stay on while driving down the road. Also i have no cruise control. An when i shift from park to drive it seems like it wants to be stuck unless i push hard on the break pedal. But when i'm driving down the road i hit my breaks an my light goes off an then while driving with out hitting my breaks they turn on. An it's been doing this since last year of 2015.
I took my vehicle to be inspected by a exxon mechanic and he informed me of one of the recalls on my vehicle (electrical power steering).i contacted the nearest gm dealership in my area requesting information on the recall process.a member of the service team informed me of 3 open recalls on my car.i asked her what are my options. She said the recall parts can be replaced free of charge at theirdealership.i asked her if replacing the car or being reimbursement was an option.she said she never heard of that.after her denying if that was even an option she later informed me that getting reimbursed was a lengthy process.i asked her to point me in the right direction.i was given general motors recall number.i contacted gm and was given the run around after explaining my story to several agents.finally an agent contacted roadside assistance andthe vehicle towed to a dealership.that occurred around 11am.i didn't hear anything fromgm or the dealership until 3 pm the next day.when i called the dealership the service guy had no idea what the car was there for.my car was at the dealership for over 24 hours with know contact info or service request.i called [xxx] at gm and they had no idea where my car was.the car was originally supposed to be sent to criswell chevy dealership.i informed him it was at king buick gmc.we further discussed what i wanted to come out of this and i let him know i felt unsafe driving the car with power steering and transmission issues.he repeatedly asked if i was sure i wanted to be done with the car.he also said he would try his best to resolve the issue but first i needed to give permission to replace the recall parts when we speak with the dealership in the am.i spoke with the dealership the next morning requesting a loaner vehicle and was told i can not get one because my car is out of warranty. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When i am driving my vehicle, the brake lights are on as if i am pressing the brake. However when i press the brakes to slow down or stop, the brake lights turn off. When i start my vehicle and the vehicle is in park, the brake lights of my car are on as if i've pressing the brakes. However, again once i actually do press down the brake pedal, they turn off. So my brakes are on when i'm not pressing the brake pedal at all, and are off when i am pressing the brake pedal.
Abs and traction control lights on dash came on during a routine drive, and remain on. Had mechanic inspect- concluded that both sensors working, malfunction due to no electricity being delivered.as a result, critical crash avoidance features (both anti-lock brake and traction control are critical) are disabled / failing.repair would require tracing wire back to point of issue.before having a private mechanic address, i learned of recall for this specific issue (nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000) effective aug 18, 2014, whereby gm to address wiring harness with spacers and dielectrical lubricant.contacted general motors on this and told no open recall; told that it was already addressed by service at devan chevrolet, wilton ct on aug 13, 2015.i do acknowledge that i had the car at that dealer / service center on that date for another matter- i had no issues or symptoms with abs and traction controlwhile its possible that during that visit they actioned the remedy detailed in the recall, however, as there was no noted issue at that time, i am not sure they did anything that made a difference.now that the symptoms are persistent, gm appears to declare no repair is required under the recall.
Steering wheel locks up at low speeds. Shifter cable doesn't engage.
Radio and display does not always come on when vehicle is started; display is dim sometimes to the point you can barely read it then it comes back bright all of a sudden, time and temp changes; these events are occurring at least once a week if not 2 -3 times a week; unsure of the exact date it started. Date given is the first recorded date.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled and caused the doors to lock independently. The contact was locked inside the vehicle and a tow truck was called to unlock the doors. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Having issues with the front lights. This evening i was driving down a back road and suddenly both low beam headlights went out simultaneously. I put on my high beams and 15 seconds later, both low beams came back on. This happened every few hundred feet for my entire drive home. There is definitely an electrical issue and as i'm looking online i see many others are also having lightingissues. If this is a frequent and known problem, gm should be responsible for fixing it. It was really scary having both headlights go out and i'm very thankful i did not crash! this car has been nothing but problems and recalls! as a long time gm customer, i'm extremely disappointed in this vehicle!
While driving i will go to exellerate and my rpm gage will flair up and then crash and my car will die out and i wil have to quickly get off the road without getting hit and try to restart my car if the rpm gage doesn't ingage the chances of it dying while driving is less but when it does i know at some point the car will die. It's happened on the highway with semi trucks driving behind me.
The vehicle has been test and replaced with new part containing a new starter and starter relay. Was told to take it to dealer for testing on theft auto switch and they reported ignition switch problems. The vehicle will start at times when its ready all other associated parts were fine. So whats the cause behind the delay. Ignition switch! does something have to happen before the matter is properly taking care of. Especially since there has been an ignition switch recall....
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering lost power and the power steering, brake, and tail lights warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage and vin were unknown.
Several times when attempting to start the vehicle by turning the key in the ignition the vehicle goes through the process but doesn't start. It will make a "winding" noise. It will take 2-3 attempts to get the vehicle started. This has occurred approximately 30-40 times since 2009. During this same period while driving the beep alarm inside the car begins going off cause it reads that someone is sitting in the passenger front seat without a seat belt. Each time this has happened the seat was empty. In addition, when a person has been sitting in the front passenger seat and vacates the seat the seat or sensor still registers a person there without a seat belt. During the same time period i have had to replace the headlights and front driver side about 6-8 times. I had the front driver side maker light replaced and it was noticed that it was completely corroded.i've had to replace the back brake lights 6-8 times. Lastly, the transmission has begun stalling both at initial acceleration and when driving above 35mph the vehicles suddenly loses its gear and begins to slow down in traffic. This vehicle has major electrical problems. To add, i have spoke to 4-5 other people that have the exact same and additional problems with either the same year, make, and model or the same problems with the same vehicle just a year different.
Driving on way home from work, whole trip nothing over 45 mph, the traction control off light came on and stayed on. Its the light with tc and a slash trough it. The light turns off when the car is in park or neutral but comes on when shifter is in reverse or drive. After the light came on i noticed extremely sluggish engine performance, extremely hard shifting all the way through 4th gear with bad slams coming from the transmission. After about 30 mins of driving with the light still on, the check engine light comes on and i can barely get going from a stop light. I parked it for the night to work on it the next day, and to my surprise the next morning the tc off light was gone and after about 10 mins of driving the check engine light goes out and the car runs and drives like normal. The next day it all happened over again with all the same issues and then the warning lights went out again and the car ran fine. Then for a third day it all happened again and now the engine seems to have no power, i might as well be pushing the car down the street. This happened in the middle of my drives on a normal no wet weather day. The dealership and a private garage tried reading the codes through the connector under my stearing wheel and no bodies reader can connect to the ecu. I checked all the fuses and relays and none are blown or damaged. I know the g6 had recalls for this issue a few years ago and my car wasn't included in this but it sounds like the same issue. I can get under the car and look for any melted wires or ground faults but i wouldnt know where to begin. Looking online there are thousands of people experiencing this same exact issue. Tc off light coming on and check engine light coming on with an expensive repair or no solution available. This is causing my vehicle to have little to no acceleration and really spotty shifting. It happens everyday at random times.
The brake lights on the vehicle come on randomly while driving.this causes the lights to be inoperable while depressing the brake pedal.i have been in several close calls for rear end accidents.stopped by the police on 2 separate occasions.also this is the exact problem that gm has in the 2005-06 pontiac g6 brake light recall notice.i have had the vehicle serviced under recall 2 times now.the fix lasts approximately 3 to 4 months, then the exact same, extremely dangerous, brake light and cruise control issue returns.when the problem occurs the cruise control disengages at random also.this has caused many nerve racking situations when cruise control disengages in traffic while traveling up a hill.gm's fix of applying dielectric grease to the connector is a band aid type fix and is not a remedy for this extremely dangerous recall issue.the newer model g6 vehicles do not have this issue, making it obvious that gm saw a need to fix the problem in house.this problem has been occurring for 4 years at minimum.the car currently has 89k miles and i am the original owner since new.i keep the car in immaculate mechanical condition.this defect needs to be fixed in the correct manner before somebody loses a life.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed. The contact had the wiring and the motor replaced three times, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 6/8/15updated 10/2/2017
Takata recall traction control light comes on randomly and check engine light comes on. When driving it shifts really hard if the tc light is on also while driving it trys to stall out. Also randomly all dash light will come on and gauges all go crazy and puts error on the dash where the odometer reading is and then car want start.
.sudden loss of electric power steering , out of no where while im driving on street or highway. Then sometimes whenturning car on the power steering light comes on i'll turn the car off and turn it back on a few times and it will go away.steering will also jerks to the right while driving i have gotten inner and outer tire rods done new tires and a new battery still having an issue suspensions are fine.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. After the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), the engine stalled without warning. After multiple attempts, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred several times. In addition, the contact stated that the instrument panel malfunctioned and all the warning lights illuminated intermittently. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had not exhibited the failures prior to the recall repairs. The dealer stated that the vehicle had to be towed back to the dealer and inspected further in order to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,719.
I was making a left hand turn at about 20 mph and my power steering cut out. I almost crashed my car into a pole, but was able to tug at the steering wheel and avoid the pole. I had to turn my vehicle completely off and then back on to rest the power steering. This has occurred countless times while driving my car. I have had this happen to me at least 20 to 30 times.
The car has barely started from the time that i've purchased it a couple years ago. More recently i got it to start after a few tries and when i got to a red light it cut off and never came back on. I was then stuck in the middle of an intersection. I have my car at a dealership for the third time within the past few months and they're telling me there is an electrical issue with the car after being told it was several other things outside of the electrical. I am also finding that the same make and model has been doing the same to other owners. I refuse to pay for repairs for a car that has never ran properly for me after having it for 2 years.
Electric steering shorts out and you lose the power steering. It works fine and all of a sudden it is gone.
Brake lights engage when brake pedal is not depressed but disengage when the pedal is pressed. The symptoms started at the same time the cruise control disengaged at highway speed.
The 2006 pontiac's brake lights go on when the brakes are not applied.the cruise control will not engage, andthis occurs intermittently.i'm not sure the brake lights go on when the brakes are applied.this is scary!!!!!!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving at 40 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the passenger's side dashboard. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89, 000.
For the past 2 years, my headlights have barely been working. Ever since i've gotten my car i've had issues with them and have had them replaced plus wiring redone more than 3 times. Each time my low beams go out. It started with one working and one not, and quickly led to both going on. They will not work. I've looked it up and have seen many people having issues with this, along with my friends mom having the same exact car, different year mind you but the same exact problem. I've looked up my vin for any possible recalls and can't come across one, even though i've seen this has been a big issue for gm. My inspection is coming up and i don't know what to do about my lights, as they won't work no matter how much i fix them. My high beams do so i've been having to drive with them. I'm making a complaint because i'm not sure what else to do about this problem. I feel major anxiety and unease while driving my car and it bothers me that i don't feel safe.
I purchased my pontiac g6 gt in september of 2006.shortly thereafter, i had to return it to the dealership because the horn would not work properly.it was replaced.6-8 weeks later, it was back at the dealership for another horn replacement.then, the starter sounded like it was hanging up, like it would not disengage after the motor started.so, i took it to another dealership, but they could not duplicate the problem and simply reset the computer and returned the vehicle to me.2 months ago, i noticed that the cruise control was not working.a couple of weeks later i discovered that my brake lights were staying on.i took it to the dealership and a module was replaced regarding the brake lights and cruise control.the next week it was back at the dealership for the same problems.2 weeks after the return, guess what! it was back at the dealership for the brake lights staying on and the cruise control not working.i got the car back last week, and over this past weekend, i noticed that the cruise was not working yet again.not only the brakes/cruise, but the starter started hanging again and now the drivers' side heated seat comes on and cannot be turned off!!! my car has been at the dealership since tuesday and pontiac says that they will not offer a buy back because the problems are electrical and not mechanical!i guess i will just wait on it to catch fire!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake light remained illuminated when the brakes were not engaged. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included innhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 39,300. Updated 09/11/14*lj updated1/5/15
For the last week i have been having problems with the ignition to my car that it takes 3-5 times of me trying to start the car before the car will start. I took it to auto zone this morning to test everything, my starter etc. When they plugged it in to the sub port underneath where i put my feet for the gas and break it wouldn't give him any readings and he did this 3-4 times. He said the only thing he could say it wascomputer issues and if my service engine light was on to get it turned off. I looked for recalls but none came up. What do i do because computer work is very expensive. Any help or advice would be appreciated.the vehicle is stationary every time and it only does this when the vehicles sits for long periods/ over night. I turn everything from ny daytime lights, my radio and dome light off. It's had been doing this since august 10, 2018. My email is [xxx] you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Brake light malfunction that occurs constantly. Brake illuminates when driving and turn off when the brakes are applied. Vehicle has the same symptoms described in recall id# 28422 but according to pontiac my vehicle is not covered in the recall.
While driving, suddenly the power steering indicator lights comes on and the steering wheel is impossible to control. This is the fourth time this issue has occurred but every time i shut the car off and turn it back on the problem goes away. Every mechanic i have brought the car to says there is no problem when they do a diagnostic check.
With my engine i have taken my car in for an oil change on time since i've got the car.than right before one oil change i hear a knock in the engine. So i get an oil change again and it was still making this noise. Following that my air circulation for the fan would stop working at times. My radio electric line seems damaged. Works sometimes.
This car was horrible brakes rotors steering was never correct the cruise control went up and down and after i fixed ton stuff the guy i buy it from cane and stole it my husband job in middle of niggt
My power steering column went out while i was trying to turn into my apartment complex and i almost side swiped another vehicle. I lost all power steering. I went to the dealership and got the problem fixed for $700 and with in the time of the part warranty it went out again. It is now 4 years later and it just went completely out again. I know for a fact that there are hundreds and hundreds of 2006 pontiac g6 owners that have experienced the same problem. This could end up being fatal for someone in the right situation. Also when you call to speak to gm about the problem they brush it off as if they have never heard of it before which can not possibly be the case if there are so many people complaining of the same problem.
The brake lights started coming on without the pedal being pushed.then the battery started going dead randomly when parked.then all dashlights flickering ,power locks locking and unlocking thereself,and lost accelerating power and shut off ,all happened while in motion on city street.have trouble switching gear shift out of park.front brakes also locking up randomly when driving.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle began to experience failures after the dealer performed recall repairs. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unknown recall. The specific repairs were also unknown. A mechanic indicated that the vehicle was repaired. Another mechanic stated that they did not check under the hood and inspect the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the service engine sensor and the check engine sensor illuminated. There was also a ticking noise after the repairs from the dealer were performed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they would not repair the vehicle because it was not able to restart. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer did not specify when the parts would become available nor when the three recall repairs would be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,210.
The brake lights on my car only work properly on an intermittent basis.the brake lights come on when the brake pedal is not engaged and the brake lights will stay on at times when the brake pedal is no longer engaged.the cruise control will also just disengage while driving down the road or fail to set a speed when trying to set.there is a current recall on this exact problem with cars like mine. However, gm claims that my vehicle is not included in this recall as the defective part/issue is not on my vehicle according to the vin number issued.
Officer told me that the brakes would come on while driving and the brake lights would go off while braking. My cruise control no longer works and i have to push the brakes in further to get the car out of park. The officer stated that the vehicle is unsafe to be operating.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the brake lights illuminated. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lights failed to illuminate. The dealer diagnosed that the wiring harness failed. The failure mileage was 126,000.
Brake lights stay on without the brake pedal being pressed.. Same time it turns off the cruise control system.. Replaced brake light switch and it happened again 1 month later, as soon as the cruise control shuts off at any speed on the highway i stop and check.and of course the brake lights are stuck on.
My brake lights stay on even when im driving and not applying any brakes on my 2006 g6 pontiac...
The steering colum became very hard to turn while driving.
The brake lights illuminates when pedal is not engaged, and goes out briefly when engaged. I became aware of this situation when in for inspection the car failed for the center mount stop light was not working due to burned and melted bulbs and holders. Upon being told i needed to replace the whole unit, i took upon myself to get the aftermarket bulb holder and fix myself. Upon completion it became know as to the lights brake light turning on when pedal is not engaged. Changed brake switch, problem still continued. Seek info on internet and came upon former recall, and recent complaints. Called gm dealer and was informed there is nothing they can do to fix the problem. This is a safety issue and reason for bulb holders melting is from heat from being on all the time.
Tl * the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the rear brake lamps and the brake lights on the spoiler were notoperating properly . Upon pressing the accelerator pedal the lights illuminated and when the contact applied the brakes the lights failed to illuminate. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v252000(electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control). The vehicle was scheduled for diagnostic testing and to be repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Started driving the car and power steering goes out.
Steering wheel stopped turning suddenly while driving
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving at various speeds with the radio in activation and unexpectedly the radio failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that the radio system would need to be replaced. Also, the technician informed that the radio defect was a common problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000.
I was in the merging lane to merge onto the interstate and my car loss power. My car was still drivable,but would not go past 2 rpm.display panel displayed "reduced power".
S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from constituent re for information letter regarding three separate issues with pontiac g6 (power steering, shift cable and wiring corrosion) and lack of solutions from general motors (gm).
Brake lights staying on while engine on, lights turn off while braking. Cruise control disengages, have had brake switch, sensors, computer calibrated, lubricant applied, battery replaced and still no fix. 4 years of mechanic bills, and still no permanent solution!!! now they want to charge me 1000 for a bcm...gm needs to fix this issue!!! i have a small child and am afraid to drive with him!!!! such a shame that they are letting owners suffer with this and not correct it!!! i have been robbed!!!
Brake lights are illuminated without pressing brake pedal and turn off once brake pedal is pushed.also cruise control sometimes doesn't work and while on will suddenly turn off it's self. Windows also will not roll down/up sometimes from passenger door controlling.
Breaking lights come with out touching the peddle when driving down the road.two people have pulled up to me at stop lights telling me that the break lights stay on. Driving down the hwy you at night,you can see that they are on,all the reflectors are lighted up
Brakes lights continuously stay while driving or parked. Once the brake is pressed then it cuts off. The brake lights will randomly come and go off from time to time.
My wheel an brakes locked while i was driving causing me to hit two cars parked my airbags never came out the driver side tire an front end busted fluids leak out an it happened on a city street vechile was towed
I bought this car for my 16 year old daughter.there are a few common electrical problems all connected to the steering column apparently.it started with the key not wanting to move, first to start the car and then not being able to get the key out of the ignition. The radio fails intermittently.the latest is that the power assist steering fails intermittently.extremely dangerous!sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.i've researched different sites and it seems to be a huge problem and connected to the electrical problems in the steering column.i'm told by mechanics it is a problem in almost all g-6's in 2006-2007 that have the power assist steering.since it is such a safety issue, why is it not being recalled?
The car was working fine and then about a week ago the car was in a parking lot and i started it to go to leave and i could not reverse i'm not sure what it's called but there was like some kind of clip that somebody had to piece together for me just so it would be able to be drivable also the power steering light cut flashing on the radio and i checked to see if there was any power steering fluid and i found out that it has that motor well whenever i go in reverse it sounds like the emergency brake is like on but it's not and whenever i'm driving it feels like it's being pulled to the right and it clicks if i turn it too far
While putting vehicle in gear it jerks very hard. When driving, the vehicleshifts really hard and while driving, the security light comes on and it shuts down. While in reverse, the brake light continues to blink off and on. Took to transmission shop and put it on test they said wiring was bad. Took it to dealer and they didn't fix it.also, they fix recall for power strain and gear shift cable and car been acting up ever since service light on and not changing properly.
I was on my way to a softball game, was going 65 on the fast lane, and all of sudden i read power steering on the radio, the car was still on but the gas didn't want to go and my wheel was tensed, there was a lot of traffic but i managed to get it to the left shoulder without causing an accident. The car was towed and has been parked ever since.
Grinding noise when changing gears on 6 speed manual transmission.clicking or popping noises from transmission when taking foot off of gas.transmission has a very poor feel generally and generally feels disconnected from the vehicle.grinding is more apparent with low speed shifts or when turning.the second complaint is that the fog light button and the seat heater switch get noticeably hot while driving with the lights on.the third complaint is that the dash lights do not go on when you put the lights on manually during the day.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 that has faulty steering. I was going around a turn at 45mph and my steering gave out and i couldn't move the steering wheel as i was going around this turn. Thank god there was no one coming the other way, otherwise it would have been a serious accident. Several occurrences happened like this and my mechanic can't seem to find the issue. On a website called g6 owners forum, i was reading through different people's experiences and there are hundreds of people dealing with the same issue with different years. I have also read that there was one death involved with this very issue and many injuries reported. I really think gm/pontiac needs to step up to this issue and schedule a recall to protect the owners of current gm vehicles.
My 2006 pontiac lost its power steering i was in motion, in a parking lot, it was very difficult to steer it did come back but it was scary i was told it had a recall i called the company they said it ended in 2006 i did not own the vehicle then. The man ( danny he called himself at pontiac) said i would have to pay for the cars diagnostics and repair. I need help!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering intermittently failed on several occasions. The contact had extreme difficulty turning the steering wheel. The contact had to turn the vehicle off, which reset the computer but the failure intermittently recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who repaired the steering column, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The contact attempted to schedule threerecall repairs, but the dealer provided an unreasonable timeframe as to when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact stated that the steering wheel was vibrating and the power steering failure continued intermittently. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to turn in any direction after numerous attempts. In addition, the gear lever would not shift from the park position. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition cylinder and module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,697.
Brake lights stayed on while car was moving and went out when brake pedal was depressed.
While driving steering locked up, i had to strong arm the steering wheel in order to drive car too a safe place. Once i cut the car off and cut it back on it it was working fine. This is dangerous because i have gotten it looked at and thru can't find the issuehelp please
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 that i am leasing since 11/1/2005 and since august 2006 i have been having numerous problems with the battery and engine on and off.then finally on august 21, 2006 i went to go start it and it was totally dead.it was towed to the nearest dealer and they had to replace the battery which started leaking battery acid into the engine.about a month later in mid september 2006, i was running errands and went to start my car to go home and it was dead.i was at a store and had to get it towed again to a nearest dealer.there they found it was a wiring harness chafe around the starter motor and also concerning the air conditioning lines and that caused a few fuses to blow.as of today november 28, 2006 i am still having issues with starting the car and the dealer cant find whats wrong.the car just turned one year and shouldn't have these issues.i had to go out and buy a portable jump starter becasue this car is so unpredictable. It has been back and forth to the dealer 3 times in 2 months and i am tired of it.
Headlight harness got corroded and will not make a solid connection.
I havea '06' g6 gtp hardtop convertible. Engine spontaneously shuts off and abs light comes on every time i hit a speed bump, drive over railroad tracks, hit a pot hole. Etc. Basically, every time i hit some sort of big bump on the road. When this happens, i would pull over the road, put it in park, and try to restart the engine. But, i would have to try several times before the car turns over. I would put car in total stop, park, turn off key, and wait a few seconds before restarting car. Sometimes it starts right up, other times would take a few attempts. It's almost like i need to wait for the care to reset itself. There is power when restarting, but it would not turn over immediately. Not even a starter sound or engine crank. It has gotten worse over the past week andmy car is shutting off more often. This has become hazardous especially driving on a thru-way. I did take the car to a pontiac dealer about a year ago to address this problem. The dealer changed out the electrical unit to a tune of $600.00. I brought the car back to dealer for same issue, and was basically told they could not find anything wrong with the car.
The contact owned a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle until after approximately five minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repairs three times before the cause of the failure could be diagnosed. The technician stated that the main computer chip needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
While driving i opened my panoramic sunroof and it proceeded to come off of the tracks and glass fell through the sunroof on to my head and into the passenger seat. It is made of four panels none of which are attached it will no longer work properly without doing damage or hurting someone.
The power steering has gone out on my 2006 pontiac g6 without warning. There are several complaints prior to mine some involving wrecks. My vehicle is all i have to transport me back & forth to work & i'm terrified. This vehicle has several other issues including the camshaft sensor, blown struts but none as dangerous as the power steering going out. There need to be a recall of this car before someone gets hurt.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at any speed and depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights went off and came back on when the brake pedal was released. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the roy robinson chevrolet dealer (6616 35th ave, ne, marysville, wa 98271), but the failure could not be duplicated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the gear was placed in neutral while the engine was running. The technician diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and issued a "special repair notice to the vehicle owners". The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
2006 pontiac g6. Consumer writes in regards to recall repairs. *tgwthe consumer stated after receiving two recall letters, the parts finally came in. When the consumer arrived home, her husband reviewed the invoice, and discovered the parts, that were installed in the vehicle, were re-manufactured and not new. The dealer denied, the parts were re-manufactured.
Sometimes (randomly) the brake lights are illuminated when the brake is not being pressed.when this happens, if i press the brake, the brake lights actually go off even though i'm braking.when this brake light problem occurs, the cruise control function also does not work.this has been happening on and off since i purchased the vehicle.
Driving on hwy 526 charleston sc. With my twin daughters and 7yr. Old sonand the windshield wipers stop working, cigarette lighters stop working. I could nt see feared for my kids life. I went to dealership i was told that this is what's happening to g6 cars. Ever since i got this car its been one thing after another i cant afford to repair this problem that is a defect and pay car note, plus keep a job i don't have a way to get there or anywhereif it's raining .
Electric hartop roof will not latch completly and will not allow access to trunk either. Happen afetr having chevolet garage work on vehicle had other issues as well .approx on date had multiple dates worked on . Key locked they rplcd key lock assy , then a cable which was problem did not allow start and shifting of vehicle. Charge multiple times and did not fix but charged alot for parts swapping to try and fix issue. Also caused oil leak and never repaired steering issue/popping in front end drivers side.
I bought this car on 4/12/2006. The electrical system has a problem so when the passenger rolls down the power window the driver can not put it back up. On 6/29/2006 i took it in for this and they put grease on my windows and they replaced the drivers side window switch. It worked for 2 days and then it stopped working again only this time the passenger seat belt warning stopped working as well, so on 7/8/2006 i took it back and they replaced the drivers side window switch again and repaired the wires to the warning for seat belt. Now here we are it is 7/17 and it quit again on friday the 7/14/2006 so i called and this time they told me they are keeping it indefinitely and the lady who made my appt. Said i should consider renting a car. I argued that for as much money as i spent on this car i should not have to, so they agreed to pay the rental. My concern is this; things keep happening with the electrical system what if it causes a fire or worse an accident with me and my 3 kids in it.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after several minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact statedwhile driving various speeds he was informed that his brake lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer whoadvised him that the vcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure andoffered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 69,500.
Cruise control randomly turns off.
Ignition broke during driving on the florida turnpike highway.when taken to the dealer i was informed that ignition locked caused engine to lock.therefore car is in no good condition to drive.requiring a new engine.
While accelerating onto the highway the vehicle loses power and all service, warning and dash lights come on. They flash and flicker until i lift foot off gas pedal, but will come right back if i step on the gas to hard.this issue only occurs when performing a hard acceleration onto the highway.
Used from hurd r.imy pontiac g6 2 years ago and about 3 months after i was having trouble with the steering , they replace something but never give me paper work then around 8 months ago the heater blow went and had to replace it the steeringlight on dash go off at least 2 time a months the first time i thought i need steering flu i was told you don't put that in this car..air bag my seats are after market leather seats and sometimes the light indicates the seat is on they also have heated seats that work when they want to ..my brake the i had it changed 4 time this past year i bring it to the place i brought it and theypush me off and say it's fine.
Starter stays engaged after engine has started. This web site showed others have had the same problem. This does not occur every time - just often enough to be a concern! problem for two years. Dealer gave me an 800 number.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt.while driving the vehicle off the dealer lot at approximately 2 mph, there was an electrical failure with the power windows.in addition, the cell phone charger fuse continued to blow out.the dealer stated that they would make repairs under warranty.there was bubbling in the paint job that was also repaired under warranty.whenever the vehicle is started, the stereo changes from xm fm to am.the screen for the xm radio is blank, the clock is always behind, and the fuel gauge never works properly.it is difficult to tell exactly how much fuel is in the vehicle.the engine ticks periodically and it sometimes stalls upon starting.the nuts in the door loosen every two weeks and make a loud clunking sound when they are coming loose.there is also something wrong with the power steering.the failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 18,000. Update 09/10/08 *cwthe power steering failed and was replaced, but it still was not right.the drive shaft began to unusual noises. Updated 09/10/08.
Purchased new pontiac g6 2006 on june 2, 2007, 72 miles.july 2007, problems with cruise control.contacted reliable pontiac with problem.never returned my call.took it to thompson's placerville, acted like i did not know how to work a cruise control.continued to have electrical problems throughout the vehicle.spoke with david o'keef, pontiac customer service (866) 790-5600, ext 31952, regarding lemon law. I took the vehicle into thompsons on the following dates (there were several more, but i did not receive an invoice from the dealer):7/11/07; 8/10/07; 10/05/07; 10/8/07; 10/20/07; 11/16/07; 12/12/07; 4/8/08; 4/23/08 5/14/08; 5/16/08; 5/31/08; 11/11/08; throughout 2009 and 2010; 4/28/11; 9/6/11; 9/14/11; 12/9/11; and 12/14/11.pulled over by chp several times for brake lights being on, but i was not braking, officer stated vehicle too dangerous to be on road.on 9/6/11, a friend referred me to motortrend recalls.recall date for air bags was 10/31/2006 and exterior lighting: brake lights 1/30/2009.steering needed to be replaced in 2009.i was never contacted by gm or reliable pontiac.vehicle was a costly, safety hazard through 12/14/11.still have issues.extremely inconvenient to keep taking it to the dealer.now i know why i was being flipped off by other drivers on the road, they thought i was "brake" checking them.
My 2006 pontiac g6 has several safety recalls. I contacted my local gm dealership (carr cadillac buick gmc new and used car dealership serving vancouver, wa and portland or) as instructed per the "important safety recall" letter i received in the mail. This letter was stamped with the signature of [xxx] , vice president - global vehicle safety.i called carr cadillac buick gmc to schedule a date(s) and time(s) for these repairs.i spoke with the technician about recall # 14116 eps (electronic power steering), # 13036 bcm (body control module), and # 14152 transmission shift cable. He indicated that on november 17 i could bring my vehicle to the dealership's service department for recall # 14116 and # 13036. He stated he was unable to schedule an appointment for recall # 14152 because the replacement part is not available. I called and spoke with a technician at carr cadillac buick gmc new and used car dealership serving vancouver, wa and portland or approximately 2 months ago and was told that their service department had received several of these replacement parts previously though they were all installed in vehicles and the service department has not received any replacement parts since then. It is my understanding that carr cadillac buick gmc new and used car dealership serving vancouver, wa and portland or has not had nor have any knowledge of when they might have again the authorized replacement parts for safety recall # 14152. I am concerned and would like some help as to how this issue will be best resolved in a timely matter.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The brake lights illuminates when pedal is not engaged, and goes out briefly when engaged my cruise control is not working as well. I became aware of this situation when in for inspection the car failed for the center mount stop light was not working due to burned and melted bulbs and holders. Being told i needed to fix. It became know as to thebrake lights turning on when pedal is not engaged. I changed brake switch, problem still continued. I sought info on internet and came upon former recall of this, and recent complaints. I called gm dealer and was informed there is nothing they can do to fix the problem. This is a safety issue and reason for bulb holders melting is from heat from being on all the time, my cruise control going out.
(2006 pontiac g6 gt) the first time i had trouble with my ignition & power steering was in january of 2014. I started my car and the power steering locked when i tried to pull out of a parking spot. I towed it to a mechanic which said everything seemed fine and it was so frustrating knowing there is still a problem. The problem continued. Recently on march 6 2014 while driving the power steering light came onto the radio screen. The power steering disabled while i was driving and it was almost impossible to pull over away from other cars on the road. It was the most horrifying feeling knowing i had no control. I turned the car off and back on again which the wheel was moving and seemed fine to drive. I pulled back onto the highway driving 35 - 40mph and the steering completely locked up and i could not move my wheel at all. I stopped put my hazards on and shut the car off and took the key out of the ignition. I tried starting my car and all the lights on the dash board went haywire also my 6 cd changer changed through every cd and then the car shut off. Mechanics are still not sure what the problem is. Weeks later, now march 30 2014 i started my car and the poweer steering is completely locked and it is not drivable.
First leak was the xm antenna. Water came in through roof center console lights. Second leak was from the sunroof water entered the cabin through the same place. Dealer repaired sunroof drain tube. Third leak was the sunroof drain tube.dealer repaired the other sunroof drain tube.the water enter the cabin and ran on the passenger seat belt.this happened in the winter and the seat belt froze solid in the retraction reel.at the same time the water also damaged the airbag sensors in the passenger seat and caused the an airbag failure. The forth leak soaked both seat belts.this time the dealership extended the sunroof drain tubes per a service bulletin. Now there are intermittent electrical problems with the car.the heads lights would not turn on until the car was turned off then restarted.the turn signals, instrument cluster lights, and heater control lights stopped working intermittently.of course they worked fine while the dealership had the car.
Cruise stopped working, brake lights came on when pedal not depressed, and off when depressed exactly as described in recall #09v036000.
I own a pontiac g6 2006 its the worst car i have ever owned i have put 4000-6000$ in to this car and still continue to have problems on a daily basis from the power steering catalytic converters brakes tire rod ends wheel bearings and numerous other problems i have paid more on fixing the problems on the car than i have paid on the car there are currently no recalls to my knowledge but i strongly believe the entire car should be recalled and gm should pay back what the car was purchased for!
Transmission isn't shifting, and shift cable came apart somewhere.several cars just like mine have been recalled due to this same thing happening, but mine isn't??car doesn't have even 135,000 miles. Electrical system is shorting out somewhere, and is draining my battery. Power steering is working against me or not working at all. This all happened around the same time...please help me get this figured out, i'm not the only one having this issue, it is definitely an issue with several thousand of these cars just like mine and mine doesn't fall under the recall notice???tell me why not??
Lost power steering completely. Thank goodness i was driving instead of my wife. I was able to make it home and took it immediately to have it fixed by a certified gm dealer. I contacted gm directly and was told there was no recall on this vin. After another call, i was told that there were upcoming recalls for this year model and that i would be receiving a reimbursement form in april of 2014, which i never received. Upon multiple calls, i was told that i would be contacted by my local gm dealer who also told me there were no recalls on this vin.i should be reimbursed for fixing an issue that should be under recall. Gm is using some very shady business practices........and all of this after having it taken to the dealership six months earlier for a total electrical malfunction, which should have already been recalled as well....
Exiting the highway, engine light comes on, traction control off light comes on, car displays engine power reduced, then engine disabled. Car rolls to a stop, put in park and try to start. Wait approx 30 seconds, car starts, but it's a hard start.
Rear doors will intermittently not unlock either with door switch or keyless control.this create a hazard if a small child is in a rear seat restraint, have to craw between the seats to try and reach the locks to manually unlock them.
Car shuts down while driving. Screen says engine disabled. After a minute or two the car restarts. Kept happening randomly. Dealer says it needs pcm replaced. I noticed several complaints about this on different websites.
2006 pontiac g6 experiencing all issues documented in recall however this specific vehicle was in recalled.cruise control will intermittently fail when driving, excessive force is required to shift vehicle from park into reverse/drive in some instances. Brake lights will illuminate when brakes are not depressed and will not illuminate when brakes are depressed.all issues are intermittent, any one of them occurring at least 1x week.contacted both gm and dealership in august and again in december and while issues are documented, no repair has been made because vehicle is not under the existing recall.
When driving the car power steering popped up on the radio and all power steering stopped working on the car.i have researched online and some models have an issue with the power steering module and gm extended the warranty to fix the issue but i called the dealer and they said that my model is not covered. This is a very dangerous issue and if i had been going faster and on a turn it could have been very bad.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 the interior lights stopped working then the sun roof would open but would not close back i took it to the dealer were after over $400 dollars they discovered that about 15 wires above the head liner had shorted out and burnt this is very unsafe if it happened driving down the road and the head liner caught fire this could lead to death.
In the past few weeks, the steering wheel has been shaking to the left and right while the vehicle is stop. I did not think anything of it until i stop at a traffic light. The steering wheel lock up and could not move left or right. The information center on the radio displayed a power steering warning. I was stuck in the middle of the road until minutes later i turned on the car again and regain control of the steering wheel.
2006 pontiac g6. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement.* ldthe consumer stated the dealership would not honor the no charge provision.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights illuminated intermittently when the brake pedal had not been applied.the contact also stated that the cruise control was inoperable. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , etc) and contacted two local dealers who had not yet received instructions to remedy the recalled vehicles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired.updated 9/8/14 updated 1/8/2015
The power window went down but would not go back up. Has happened before but i did not report it until now.
It rained really badly and all of a sudden i heard the horn on my car going off continuously.once the horn starts sounding other issues occur:*automatic shift to lock does not engage*have to push the lock button twice on the remote car key entry device in order for the car to lock*if i want to lock the car from the inside and have all four doors lock, i cannot have the key in the ignition*if the car is running and i push the lock button, the driver's side lock pops back up*when i cut the car off but leave the key in the ignition i normally can still hear the radio, but when this happens, i can no longer hear the radio; if i do want to listen to the radio but not crank up the car, there is a pinging noise as if i am getting out of the car and leaving the keys in the ignitionbecause of all of this, when i got in the car, the information center shows door ajar or open.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also stated that the exterior lighting failed. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 226,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The parts needed were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
While driving home from work my abs light came on without me touching the brakes. Then the security lock on the dash panel lit up, as if i had locked and activated the security system via the key fob. I was still driving, so there was no reason for me to activate the security system. As i came to a red light and went into the left hand turn lane, i noticed that i had no power steering. While waiting for the light to turn green, the battery light illuminated on the dash panel. I was able to make it safely across the street before the car shut itself off. When i tried to re-start the car, it wouldn't start. I let it rest about 5 minutes and tried again. The car started and within 30 seconds went through the same sequence. Abs light, security light, battery light and shut off. I have replaced the alternator and the battery as they both read low on voltage. To this day 2/15/2014, the only way to keep the car running is to run a direct cable from the alternator to the battery. It is the only way they give off the correct voltage and work with each other. They can no longer function separately of each other. I've read several other complaints of the same issue on edmunds.com with no response from gm. I have contacted gm and was told to take it to a dealership. I informed them i've had my own trusted, local mechanic look at it and he can't diagnose the issue other then a massive electrical failure. I asked gm what their resolution was since this is a knowproblem with the vehicle. Again, was just told to take it to a gm dealer. No further response or possible solution was offered from gm.
Electronic power steering problem.while driving, a power steering warning appears on the radio screen.after the warning, 3 tones sound inside the car.then, the steering gets very tight and all power steering goes away.this is a very dangerous situation while driving at highway speeds.the only way to correct the issue is to turn off the car and restart it.this problem can lead to serious accidents when power steering is lost.please report this issue to gm and require a recall before more serious injuries, or death, occur.
My 2006 g6's brake lights stay on while driving.when the brakes are tapped, they will go off for about 10 seconds before turning back on.when the brakes are pressed to stop, they do not illuminate.when the brake lights are malfunctioning, the cruise control will not engage. This appears to be an issue many g6 owners are experiencing yet gm dealers call it a "no fix." (whatever that means).
Electrical power steering goes out periodically when it gets very cold outside.this has been occurring for sometime now.if the temperature gets close to freezing outside the power steering shuts off a few after i first start up the vehicle and if i make very sharp turns it goes out.i never experience this issue when its warm outside.gm should be responsible for repairing this no matter if your vehicle is past 70000 miles.they failed by making and electrical power steering system in these year models which obviously they realized was a problem since the 2007 models have the traditional power steering pump.
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I had several types of electrical failures with this vehicle. The first one was a check engine light and was reset by dealer with no codes found. The next was low coolant warning that was a defective wire and repaired. Another time the vehicle simply would not start and had to be towed to the dealer. After filling vehicle with gas the dash panel was completely out, vehicle ran normal. Dealer was aware that no instruments were working and was unable to detect the problem, no codes found. Dome light never worked and was unable to be fixed. In december i stopped for a red light in traffic and smelled melting or burning plastic and seconds later a small cloud of fowl scented smoke entered the cabin of the vehicle. I shut the vehicle off and tried to restart the vehicle when the light turned green and the vehicle would not start. I called for roadside assistance and waited for the tow truck . When the tow truck arrived the vehicle started smoking from the engine compartment and then caught fire. The damage was not repairable.at the time i was certified pontiac retail professionaland as of new years day had not been given a rental vehicle under the warranty. The manufacturer has not been the least bit helpful in the situation and as a result i have since left my job as a gm sales professional. Gm will not provide a rental vehicle while they drag their feet to identify the root of the problem. I have waited until new years day to file this complaint to give gm ample time to resolve the issue.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 35 mph, the engine and power steering warning lights illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact had to use force to turn the steering wheel. In addition, the doors unlocked and locked repeatedly. The contact felt that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The dealer was notified, but no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 73,000.
I work the night shift so i drive primarily at night when it's dark. My brake lights will light up when i take my foot off the brake, and then when i press the brake, the lights would not light up. At the same time all of this is happening my cruise control stopped working and when i would put my car in park it would sometimes be stuck and wouldn't come out of park.
On july 9 and 29 2015. In the middle of driving my car suddenly went dead power steering locked had to wrestling with it just to keep from hitting another vehicle while get off the road. It had beginto shake as if the front end was about to fall out. The car did not start.i changedthe battery as well as the alternatorand it still did the same thingagain two weeks later on july 29 2015. Still had not started.
As i was exiting on to an off ramp the steering locked up and i lost control momentarily at the same time not being able to slow down. The car eventually spun out and slowed down on its own. Then i waited and started it back up and it went.
The brake lights and cruise control work do not always work. Sometimes they don't work at all and other times the brake lights come on without pressing the brake pedal. I got a warning from a police officer that i had no brake lights and then realized that when my cruise control was not working, neither were by brake lights. My wife said sometimes she cannot got the car out of park and must turn off the car and try again to get it out of park.
The air bag warning will come on and off during drives. The air bags will turn off and turn on throughout drives. I have a small child now and this really concerns me. Air bag problem has been occurring for a few years now but happens almost every drive now. This happens when car is in motion on a city street, highway, turning and when sitting still.i selected steering because the steering wheel has been replaced by dealership a few years ago from a recall. Electric steering would stop working whenever it wanted to. Never worked normal since it was replaced. This happens when car is in motion on a city street, highway, turning and when sitting still.i also selected electrical because of the rear brake light. It was recalled due to a brake light that may or may not work when applied and took to dealership to have corrected. Since it was looked at we have noticed rear brake lights not working all the time. I've only noticed when sitting still in driveway.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that there were several failures that randomly progressed upon purchasing the vehicle from a private seller. Due to the various failures, the vehicle was unable to pass state inspection. The vehicle was taken to four different independent mechanics, but a permanent remedy could not be provided to prevent the failures. The various mechanics replaced the throttle body, spark plugs, air flow sensor, and battery; however, the failures continued. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed, and failed to start and restart on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it diagnosed that the master computer and the struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
Every time it rains or gets extremely cold my car has several problems.it starts usually with the head lights going out, turn signals not working, dash lights working randomly, air bag lights saying they are off and on at the same time, windows not going up and down, radio and time resets itself, seat belt sensor goes off when seat belt is on, air bag staying off when 180lbs is in the seat, hard starting, long starts.these are the problems that i have had since i bought the car in december of 2005, it has been to the dealership 8 times for these problems.again today in the dealership for lights not working.dealership keeps telling me they can not get the car to duplicate the problem.i keep telling them it has to be cold and wet, not keep in doors.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the lights on instrument panel flickered and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the ignition was turned off and back on and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.....updated 07/05/16 the consumer stated while driving, the steering wheel suddenly became stiff. Consequently, the consumer was unable control the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The consumer was injured. Updated 07/11/16.
My car has been recalled twice due to electric steering.the power steering intermittently keeps going out well driving and or just starting the car.i have contacted the dealership and they only guarantee the parts replaced for 90 days.so they aren't backing the parts put on to make the vehicle safer.the car also has severe electrical issues.it has locked me in the car and has service air bag notices.the gauges go out well driving.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6, while driving the veh all the dash board lights will begin to flash on and off of the veh to include the security, temp and battery lights. The battery light will however stay on, also at this time the message display will begin to display nearly every message that is possible, then while the car is in motion regardless of speed the power steering will go out and stay out for various periods of time.this originally occurred 1 time , we took the veh to the dealership who diagnosed that the alternator would shut down after reaching a certain temp so they replaced it, it was fine about 1 month before beginning to do the same thing this time on a very frequently almost to the point it does it now every time the vehicle is started.i have done alot of research on this issue and have found that there have been quite a few complaints for the same exact issues made to pontiac/gm by owners of this vehicle and gm seems to be ignoring the problem. I would like this issue addressed before someone dies on the roadway, because if it is not as soon as the incident makes the news you can be assured alot of people will be going to the news saying that this problem has been brought to the attention of gm and the nhtsa.
Stated vehicle was in for repair at on the above date. Repairs completed on this date match the scope of work that should be completed under campaign # 14v153000. Vehicle was serviced at lavery automotive sales and service, llc. 1096 west state st p.o. Box 3545, alliance, ohio 44601. Dealer phone: 330-238-1037. Dealer repair order # [xxx]. Owner requesting reimbursement for repairs.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Everything electrical is shot. It started about two years ago..one by one, everything in the car (electrical) stopped working. Such as..1. Power lock for the doors doesn't work2. Trunk release button doesn't open the trunk3. Car alarm would go off every time i opened the door (as the door was unlocked)4. Air conditioning stopped working5. Brake lights would illuminate while driving, and would go off when i would brake. 6. Brake lights wouldn't illuminate at all sometimes. 7. Headlights and/or taillights would go out, or dim randomly8. Push-lock button on each door would go up and down (by itself) as i would be driving, or when the car was parked. (couldn't lock my car doors) because of theexterior lighting issues, i was pulled over twice. I also had my car repaired a couple times (mechanic even called pontiac for assistance). After the car was fixed, (if possible), the lights would stop properly working again, shortly after being 'repaired' . Eventually, i stopped driving the car. I haven't driven the car since february, 2014 (5 months). I don't have the money to continuously get the car fixed (to pass inspection), or pay for safety violations. Therefore, i haven't had a car to drive for 5 months. I had received a letter in the mail (prior to the recall letter in june 2014) stating there was a default with the power steering. I called the number twice. At first, i was told my car issues were not relevant to the default. The second time, (probably a couple months later) i was told that my car was now over the mileage to be covered by the warranty (stated in the letter), and therefore it voided my eligibility to have the repaired by them.
Brakelights turn on buy themselves and turn off when brake pedal is applied.gear shifter solenoid won't release out of park sometimes.
The car cut off all the time summer or winter. I have taken the car to [xxx] and other car repair places and know one seem to know what wrong with it. We brought the car in aug. Of last year and been having a problem every since. It cut of and read error across the dash board and want start back for sometime, in the middle of the road or where every. I'm scare someone may get hurt.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle was purchased in august and have had no problems since.when temperature is cold, below 30 degrees f, stabilitrak does not work and message is displayed in message center. When temp is above 30, stabilitrak works fine. Without traction system, vehicle slides over the road, losing traction very easily.
2007 ponitac g6 stalled on three occasions. First time the battery was replaced. Second time the battery was charged and wire was tightened. Third time dealer stated it was an electrical problem.the dealer stated the problem may have related to the radio coming on by itself and the drivers window having a problem, but they were not sure if that was the real problem.
Power steering went out and i found out it has been fixed before under warranty before i bought it!and yes i was driving the car! also the shifter has issues!
The connector at the back of the hvac control panel caught fire.
Recall 13036 including special coverage 16188 did not fix my vehicle.my vehicle has the following problems...-service brake lamps illuminate when the service brakes are not being applied-service brake lamps will not illuminate when the service brakes are applied-cruise control will not engage(the above conditions have happened when the car is in motion, stationary, on streets, highways, turning and braking.)-vehicle will shift out of park without the service brakes being appliedthese above conditions are the exact conditions that recall 13036 was to have fixed. The dealership addressed this recall earlier this year, and the vehicle is still having problems.i cannot get my vehicle back from the dealership because it is a violation of federal law to deliver the vehicle to me until the defect is remedied.service technician says the bcm (body control module) needs replaced.the vehicle went in for recall, the recall didnt fix the problem. I took the vehicle back and am told that 1) the problem is the bcm and 2) i cant have the vehicle back until the problem is fixed.i am not satisfied.the vehicle problem is not remedied.i am having to pay to get the vehicle remedied.pontiac customer service refers me to the nhtsa.the vehicle is a safety hazard to the driver and any passengers, as well as fellow motorists around the vehicle.i am upset that a large corporation would not take the time to make sure my vehicle is safe, after not fixing a recall.the nhtsa campaign id number for this recall is 14v252.thank you
Brake lamps won't operate properly brake lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park and illuminate bake lights.
My vehicle was purchased october 3rd, 2006, as a demo vehicle with approximately 9,000 miles.begininning at end of december my heater/air came on itself and running on high.unit would not shut off while vehicle was running.i took vehicle to dealership & kept approx 3 days and replaced complete heat/air unit.beginning in january my console lights come off and on on a regular basis.all guages go to zero and all lights in console light up.vehicle was then taken back to dealership and console was replaced.this did not resolve problem and starting doing again the the very next day.kept for approximately one week and have taken back to dealership and have been told that two technicians have checked vehicle and they can't resolve the problem. At 18,998 miles vehicle was taken to dealership and determined rotors were failing.they would not replace rotors but turned them and said if that failed before warranty expires they would possibly replace
Car will not start.it will shake like its trying to start but nothing happens. It will leave you stranded.i had battery test done on 33342 miles and it stated rating:525 cca marginal battery results:12.77v 507 ccabattery may fail to start vehicle below 4 f or under extreme heat conditions **consider replacing your battery before it is exposed to temperature extremes.this is what my battery test results.it left me three times!!!!! only 33342 miles... I guess i will go to gmc pontiac dealership and get a full test done before my warranty goes. My battery must be replaced.....
I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 in sept 05, in dec 05 i went to go to work on a monday and the battery was dead. I had not used the car the day before. My son jumpstarted it and i took it to the dealer the next day. They couldn't find anything wrong with it. Two weeks later it happened again and i had the car towed. The dealer said that the battery couldn't hold a charge and they replaced my battery. In feb 06, the car battery was dead again, i had it towed again. They couldn't find anything wrong and told me that i don't drive the car enough to recharge the battery. I drive my car between 17 to 20 miles a day. They recharged the battery and two weeks later it was dead again. The dealer talked with gm tech support who also agreed with the dealer that i don't drive my car enough. They also checked the electrical system and the parasitic draw and they all are fine. Once again they recharged my battery. One month later in march the battery was dead again. The dealer followed the same procedure as before and told me that gm tech support says there is nothing wrong with my car and no further tests will be done. They agreed to let me come in and have the battery tested every once in a while. Approx two weeks later the battery was tested and it was failing so they replaced my battery again.i continued to have my battery tested until the end of april. I didn't have another problem with it until july 06 when the battery was dead again. I had it jumpstarted and brought it to the dealership the next day. They checked the battery andthe electrical system again and found nothing. All was well until nov 06 when the battery was dead again. I had it towed to the dealer and again they recharged the battery and checked the electrical system. The dealer only keeps the car overnight and has not tried to figure out what is wrong with the car.the car starts normally with no problem and then the next day the battery is completely dead.
My pontiac g6 2006 power steering goes out at first i was told my battery wasn't strong enough so, brought a new battery and it still goes out took back to dealership told me the power steering would cost me 1,200 and it wasn't under recall i think gm need to pay for this who wants a car that doesn't have a power steering pump atleast i could see if it needed a belt or fluid this is a mess.
Alternator/belt makes loud screeching noise when a/c or heat is turned on.
I purchased my pontiac g6 gt in september of 2006.shortly thereafter, i had to return it to the dealership because the horn would not work properly.it was replaced.6-8 weeks later, it was back at the dealership for another horn replacement.then, the starter sounded like it was hanging up, like it would not disengage after the motor started.so, i took it to another dealership, but they could not duplicate the problem and simply reset the computer and returned the vehicle to me.2 months ago, i noticed that the cruise control was not working.a couple of weeks later i discovered that my brake lights were staying on.i took it to the dealership and a module was replaced regarding the brake lights and cruise control.the next week it was back at the dealership for the same problems.2 weeks after the return, guess what! it was back at the dealership for the brake lights staying on and the cruise control not working.i got the car back last week, and over this past weekend, i noticed that the cruise was not working yet again.not only the brakes/cruise, but the starter started hanging again and now the drivers' side heated seat comes on and cannot be turned off!!! my car has been at the dealership since tuesday and pontiac says that they will not offer a buy back because the problems are electrical and not mechanical!i guess i will just wait on it to catch fire!
Ignition faulty therefore engine locked up. Need new ignition and new engine needed.
I purchased a new 2006 pontiac g6 in jan 06, at 3000 miles the car was in the dealership service center with low coolant, it's been in the 2 times since and is going back for the same reason 10/16/06.total this car has been in the service center 7 times including this trip. This will be the fourth time for coolant leak. 1 for an electrical shortage, 1 for a pinched brake line, and 1 to repair items the service center left undone.7 times in the service center in 9 months, wow sounds as if something may be wrong huh? i have contacted the gm 800 spoke to 5 different repsthey seem to be of the opinon nothing is wrong with it.
Ignition switch.
I am having problems with my vehicle starting. It doesn't happen all the time, but i've had the car jump started 3 times. At other times it will take several times before it will crank.i've taken it to the dealership and they cannot find anything wrong.they told me i would have to have it towed the next time it happens instead of having it jumped.i wouldn't mind doing this depending on where and when it happens.although the dealership states they haven't had problems with this vehicle. I found numbers complaints at edmund.com and other websites.
- the contact states that the weather was overcastwhile driving and the battery light came on the instrument panel. The she noticed a whining noise coming from underneath the hood. Upon lifting the hood a cloud of smoke arose. There was a burning smell, immediately the battery cable was immediately disconnected . The contact called general motors roadside assistance, they sent out a tow truck to take the vehicle to the nearest dealership.
I have a 06 pontiac g6 w/ 20k miles. At 4k miles it went to the dealership for a cd player problem. Now i have more problems. 3 weeks ago we went to use the vehicle and the battery was dead. It was towed to dealership and batt. Found to be bad. Last monday 29th we found the battery to be dead again so it was towed back to te dealership again. Once again battery was bad and replaced. Then we had been noticing problems with the fuel range, mileage and low fuel light. You would be driving and the gas gauge would say you had 1/4 tank left and 39 miles to empty. You drive a mile and the gauge is on empty and it says low fuel!!! the dealership says " no problem found, working as manf. Built" then it would say you have x amount of miles to empty then the number would jump up and down. Took to dealership who said. " no problem found, working as manf. Built". I picked it up from the dealership and it said 206 miles to empty, i drove a half mile and it said 180 miles to empty. Then drove a quarter mile and it said 193 miles to empty. This was under normal speeds and acceleration. My dealership finally refused to work on the vehicle so i took it to another dealership who said "cannot duplicate the problem" so i dropped it off to have the oil changed. Come back 15 hours later and the battery was dead. Towed to the dealership again. They replaced the battery again. I picked it up once again and the fuel mileage said 142 i drove a half mile and it went to 130 i drove a quarter mile and it said 126 miles and then i drove 700 feet and it said 116 miles. I drove it back to the dealership and when i stopped i had 131 miles to empty. This car has been in the shop every day since monday the 29th.
Vehicle shut off while driving, would not start, would not steer to safety. Extensive smoking, burnt smell.vehicle was wired incorrectly which caused a fuse to blow. Insulation to the a/c destroyed and starter blew.new wires routed correctly, new fuse and new starter.please note i was on a side street when this occurred. If by chance i was on a busy street, it could have been fatal. I was also informed by the mechanic, my g6 was the second in two days with the incorrect wiring.
2006 gm pontiac g6. Consumer writes in regards to body control module safety recall. *ld
Fog light and seat heater switch get hot when the lights are on.i measured the temperature of the fog light switch to be 117 degrees when the rest of the vehicle interior was at 59 degrees.i am very concerned that there is a fire hazard but the dealer says it is normal.
The car was parked in my yard. A typical florida storm quickly blew through. Lightning struck near-by setting off the horn, which would not stop. Smoke started coming from the car. I called the fire department who then extinguished the fire in the electrical system and a report was made. My dash was melted and the interior is ruined my insurance company has done an investigation and said it was a faulty electrical system. My children and i could have been killed, we could have lost our home. It is still under investigation between my insurance and gmc.
The car lost power steering and was virtually incapable of driving. This only occurs when trying to park or driving at very low speeds. I was unable to parallel park and as a result it took over 30 minutes of effort to try and get my car correctly into the spot. I had to keep shutting the car off and turning it back on to try and get the wheel to turn. This would only briefly fix the steering for a matter of seconds and was still hard to turn during those seconds. Eventually, i just gave up and moved my car into a spot that did not require parallel parking. However, this too was an issue to park. I have had this issue numerous times and it posses as a serious safely issue when using the car.
Stated vehicle was in for repair at on the above date. Repairs completed on this date match the scope of work that should be completed under campaign # 14v153000. Vehicle was serviced at lavery automotive sales and service, llc. 1096 west state st p.o. Box 3545, alliance, ohio 44601. Dealer phone: 330-238-1037. Dealer repair order # [xxx]. Owner requesting reimbursement for repairs.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Brake lights are illuminated while driving and when car is in park, without brake being depressed. When brake is actually being depressed, brake lights are not illuminated. Cruise control works intermittently, sometimes going off while driving after being set. Difficult to switch gears out of park at times. Have taken it to mechanic twice. First time had a sensor replaced. Second time had the brake light switch replaced. Problems still not resolved. After seeing a previous recall in 2009 for this same issue i checked into it and my vin number is not included in that recall. Driving with children in my car, it is a major concern for me, especially with the brake light issue. There are many times when people almost rear end us because of this issue. I hope that another recall is issued soon to correct this problem before people get seriously injured or killed as a result. Extremely dangerous malfunction!
Power steering went out and car became unstable causing my car to wobble and unsafe to drive couldn't get it repaired was told there was a recall on car and parts. Almost wreaked my car when power steering went out on the interstate and was almost hit by 18 wheeler had to call for someone to assist to get car home. Unable to drive safely.
Transmission isn't shifting, and shift cable came apart somewhere.several cars just like mine have been recalled due to this same thing happening, but mine isn't??car doesn't have even 135,000 miles. Electrical system is shorting out somewhere, and is draining my battery. Power steering is working against me or not working at all. This all happened around the same time...please help me get this figured out, i'm not the only one having this issue, it is definitely an issue with several thousand of these cars just like mine and mine doesn't fall under the recall notice???tell me why not??
2006 pontiac g6. Consumer writes in regards to recall repairs. *tgwthe consumer stated after receiving two recall letters, the parts finally came in. When the consumer arrived home, her husband reviewed the invoice, and discovered the parts, that were installed in the vehicle, were re-manufactured and not new. The dealer denied, the parts were re-manufactured.
Shortly after i purchased my 2006 pontiac g6 (in 2006) it has been failing to start from time to time.the dealership stated that there is an electrical (shortage) problem that causes the car not to start and kills the battery.i have had to replaced the four(4) times. The car has totally died on me five (5) different times and had to be towed.the first and second times it died, it was between 25-40k miles ; therefore, still under warranty. The third time it was a little beyond 60k and the dealership would not honor the extended warranty, so i paid out of pocket. The fourth i replaced the battery again. The fifth after a few attempts the battery was recharged.lost steering power while driving.the dic readout "check gas cap," i would tighten the had cap, but still the engine light comes on. I have replaced the had cap the times.lost power while driving. Car will not go above 40 mph.transmission dipstick is missing.
This vehicle has 3 recalls for everything that shouldn't be transmission power steering and brakes...the power steering just gives out without warning!
My cars electric system is completely went out. My heat and air conditioning system completely went out . Its extremely hard just to get my car out of park in my driveway.my keys get stuck in the ignition and its extremely frustrating because you can't leave your keys in the ignition,obviously you have to lock your door so no one will steal your car while your sleeping. And the most dangerous part or what's going on with my car is, when driving the brake medal is almost impossible to mash while driving even with two feet. And my morning commute to work requires me to be on the highway. I've had recall work done to my 2006 pontiac g6 before due to my electric system failing and these are all of the same signs of the recall. And i wouldn't dare let my family ride in this car. Thank you
My steering wheel is going crazy and sometime it just does work like my steering wheel locks almost had a real bad accident because of this unknown problem
Power steering went out and i found out it has been fixed before under warranty before i bought it!and yes i was driving the car! also the shifter has issues!
Steering wheel locks up while driving, interior electric have glitches.
Abs and traction control lights on dash came on during a routine drive, and remain on. Had mechanic inspect- concluded that both sensors working, malfunction due to no electricity being delivered.as a result, critical crash avoidance features (both anti-lock brake and traction control are critical) are disabled / failing.repair would require tracing wire back to point of issue.before having a private mechanic address, i learned of recall for this specific issue (nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000) effective aug 18, 2014, whereby gm to address wiring harness with spacers and dielectrical lubricant.contacted general motors on this and told no open recall; told that it was already addressed by service at devan chevrolet, wilton ct on aug 13, 2015.i do acknowledge that i had the car at that dealer / service center on that date for another matter- i had no issues or symptoms with abs and traction controlwhile its possible that during that visit they actioned the remedy detailed in the recall, however, as there was no noted issue at that time, i am not sure they did anything that made a difference.now that the symptoms are persistent, gm appears to declare no repair is required under the recall.
During slippery road conditions, when i apply brakes, even at low speeds like 5mph, the traction control interferes with brakes and car does not allows me to apply brake.i feel this strong vibration in the brake pedal and can hear some mechanical noise.its life threatening in winters to drive this car with family.physically by brakes and rotors are in good condition.seems like problem with traction control or abs.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The parts needed were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Power steering stop working, had it replace by a gmc dealer. After a few months it would go out again. This time it would work by resetting it. In feb. Of 2009 started failing again for hours at a time sometimes a day or two. It was replace after an accident to car. It continued to go in and out at certain periods of time. Now march of 2012 it is completely out. All they want to do is change the whole unit out. I feel to believe that either the parts are defective or the dealers are out to cash in. Can somebody contact me about this matter. I think the only reason this hasn't been taken care of because enough lives were not lost.
On approximately 13 different occasions over the last 2 months (while on a city street at 25mph, and while on a state highway with a speed limit of 65mph) all instrument panel gauges go crazy and suddenly dropped to zero. 'power steering' message and 'low fuel' light (had a full tank of gas) was shown on the radio message center, along with warning sounds, and 'error' was displayed in the odometer window. Gauges continued fluctuating repeatedly from normal and/or correct ranges, to zero, and continued sounding/showing warning sounds and error messages for approx 5-6 minutes. Then all gauges dropped to zero and stayed there, car engine was cutting in and out and radio stopped working. Pulled off the road, did not have a loss of power steering. Parked car, shut off, removed key, opened door and restarted car. Drove fine (no issues) for approximately 5 miles and then the same thing happened again, this time radio stayed on and engine did not cut out, guages returned to normal after about 2-3 minutes of intermittent fluctuating, error messages disappeared from message center without having to shut off car, but traction control light showed it was off and i could not turn back on - traction control worked after car was turned off and then restarted a short time later. Recall repair for power steering torque sensor was completed at a local dealership approximately 2 years ago, in 2015. Two mechanics in area could not find codes that were thrown but state that it is probably the part or a part pertaining to the recalled torque sensor, but could not confirm.
At 60,000 miles the power steering alert came on the dic and the steering was very hard. I turned the car off and back on and it reset.i didn't have any issues until recently.i replaced the whole steering column and everything to do with the suspension in this car costing me over $2500 dollars.the past month the wheel has been shaking badly and when driving the steering wheel will pull each way and have play and sometimes be stiff. This is a serious issue as i've almost caused myself to get in many accidents.this needs to be resolved by gm.i've taken it many times and mycar vin isn't under the recall.the car now just eclipsed over 100,000 miles and need to keep this car through the winter but i'm afraid with the winters we have in buffalo, i'm going to be seriously hurt.the cost to fix the jpower steering motor is over $1,000 and i'm not putting any more money into this car.over the years i've had the car, i've put well over $6,000 into it.i'll never buy another gm product again.i called customer service (at gm) and the dealership and they are very rude and will do nothing about it.
To whom it may concern:on november 03, 2017, my 2006 pontiac g6 gtp, automobile was involved in an accident that flipped and crashed and causing serious injuries. The vehicle was going straight on the hwy and the car lost steering power and the car went to the right of the hwy.i was surprised to learn at that time there has been several recalls issued on this vehicle. Since purchasing this vehicle in 2013, i have only received one recall notice in 2015 and i took my pontiac 06 g6 gtp to oaks gmc dealer to be fixed by gm, and i was not aware of any other recalls about the power steering until i found research through nhtsa after the accident, nhtsa recall identification number 15v064000,
Steering locks and hard to turn and headlight dims while turns steering wheel
My g6 2006 3.9 gtp transmission wont move the car in first gear the transmisson showed no sign of going bad i have to put car in manual to drive it also traction control light pops on random times followed by a weird grinding noise.
This is the 2nd time i have had a problem with my steering wheel jamming up while the car is in motion on the highway, which is a very scary ordeal.the 1st time it happened i almost hit a city bus and had mi infant in the car. Called gm which advised me if it was the steering column assembly which they fixed in april 2013 now it august 2013 in im having the same problem i was on the highway in my steering wheel locked up on me out of no where, i was going 65mph which steering the car was very difficult to do while other cars are going at a fast rate i was scared for my life. Called gm once again had my car taken to a shop now i was told it was the motor in the steering wheel and that is not covered or on recall.. I have seen so many complaints about this same problem over the internet and gm has not done anything about it... Gm wont do something until someone dies. But i will be going to the bbb, help me [xxx] and starting a petition something must be done so i will take matters into my own hands.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This is the 2nd time i have had a problem with my steering wheel jamming up while the car is in motion on the highway, which is a very scary ordeal.the 1st time it happened i almost hit a city bus and had mi infant in the car. Called gm which advised me if it was the steering column assembly which they fixed in april 2013 now it august 2013 in im having the same problem i was on the highway in my steering wheel locked up on me out of no where, i was going 65mph which steering the car was very difficult to do while other cars are going at a fast rate i was scared for my life. Called gm once again had my car taken to a shop now i was told it was the motor in the steering wheel and that is not covered or on recall.. I have seen so many complaints about this same problem over the internet and gm has not done anything about it... Gm wont do something until someone dies. But i will be going to the bbb, help me [xxx] and starting a petition something must be done so i will take matters into my own hands.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2006 pontiac g6. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement.* ldthe consumer stated the dealership would not honor the no charge provision.
Having issues with the front lights. This evening i was driving down a back road and suddenly both low beam headlights went out simultaneously. I put on my high beams and 15 seconds later, both low beams came back on. This happened every few hundred feet for my entire drive home. There is definitely an electrical issue and as i'm looking online i see many others are also having lightingissues. If this is a frequent and known problem, gm should be responsible for fixing it. It was really scary having both headlights go out and i'm very thankful i did not crash! this car has been nothing but problems and recalls! as a long time gm customer, i'm extremely disappointed in this vehicle!
For several months, the indicator lights in the vehicle have been randomly coming on for one ting or another.the air bag light comes on as well as the engine light.at one point, the gas gauge indicates that the tank in about empty when we have just filled the tank half of the way.being senior citizens, it is difficult to get a diagnosis on the car without paying beyond your budget, or getting the repairs done. Also the power steering freezes up while driving sometimes.
My 2006 pontiac g6 has been giving my wife issues while she is driving. At random times, the power steering goes out, abs sensor comes on, and the lights inside and outside the car start to dim. This has caused her to nearly have an accident and is unsafe for the road. I replaced the battery and the alternator because it seemed like a power issue, but there was more behind the issue.whenever i called my gm dealer, they told me there was an extended warranty on the vehicle and they would replace the torque sensors in the power steering system if the vehicle was under 150,000 miles. Since i was never notified by gm of this extended warranty issue and had to call them directly to find out there was an issue, my vehicle has 155,000 miles on it and they will not fix it.
Steering very dangerously. This is a recall the dealer refuses to fix.
Power steering goes out without warning. This happens randomly when driving. Most recent was driving home from new york on friday and it went out. It comes back without warning as well. It is working fine now. Brake lights are on when driving and go off when the brakes are applied. This happens 95 percent of the time with them working the correct way getting less and less frequent.
Driving on way home from work, whole trip nothing over 45 mph, the traction control off light came on and stayed on. Its the light with tc and a slash trough it. The light turns off when the car is in park or neutral but comes on when shifter is in reverse or drive. After the light came on i noticed extremely sluggish engine performance, extremely hard shifting all the way through 4th gear with bad slams coming from the transmission. After about 30 mins of driving with the light still on, the check engine light comes on and i can barely get going from a stop light. I parked it for the night to work on it the next day, and to my surprise the next morning the tc off light was gone and after about 10 mins of driving the check engine light goes out and the car runs and drives like normal. The next day it all happened over again with all the same issues and then the warning lights went out again and the car ran fine. Then for a third day it all happened again and now the engine seems to have no power, i might as well be pushing the car down the street. This happened in the middle of my drives on a normal no wet weather day. The dealership and a private garage tried reading the codes through the connector under my stearing wheel and no bodies reader can connect to the ecu. I checked all the fuses and relays and none are blown or damaged. I know the g6 had recalls for this issue a few years ago and my car wasn't included in this but it sounds like the same issue. I can get under the car and look for any melted wires or ground faults but i wouldnt know where to begin. Looking online there are thousands of people experiencing this same exact issue. Tc off light coming on and check engine light coming on with an expensive repair or no solution available. This is causing my vehicle to have little to no acceleration and really spotty shifting. It happens everyday at random times.
Takata recall traction control light comes on randomly and check engine light comes on. When driving it shifts really hard if the tc light is on also while driving it trys to stall out. Also randomly all dash light will come on and gauges all go crazy and puts error on the dash where the odometer reading is and then car want start.
I bought a pontiac 2006 g6 gt 3.5 liter engine has a lots of power for a v6, mileage was 47,000 kilo. First week had to replace one front strut was leaking, also front top plate bearing and steering kit was knocking . Traction control very noisy. Now mileage was about 52,000 k . Still have problem with the manual tap shifting wont shift down to 4th gear , seen the dealer three time now doesn't have the problem every thing was shifting good. Seen the dealer again for the same problem yesterday thank god it did it once while the mechanic did a test drive was with him for the test now been ok for three days. Now 56,123 k they saidmaybe wont cover on warranty becauseabuse , if they see sign of coffee or soft drink spills. Why the car has coffee cup holderright there or near the shifter column the electronic component his right there? crazy don't you think. Hope it with get better. Not the best car for me up to now. With that mileage should be like a new car.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle began to experience failures after the dealer performed recall repairs. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unknown recall. The specific repairs were also unknown. A mechanic indicated that the vehicle was repaired. Another mechanic stated that they did not check under the hood and inspect the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the service engine sensor and the check engine sensor illuminated. There was also a ticking noise after the repairs from the dealer were performed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they would not repair the vehicle because it was not able to restart. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer did not specify when the parts would become available nor when the three recall repairs would be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,210.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 40 mph, a deer ran into the road and the contact crashed into the deer. The vehicle stalled and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The contact sustained back pain, but did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stopped in the middle of the road without warning. The contact stated that the transmission could only shift into reverse. The contact lived down the road and drove in reverse to her home. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 143,000.
Shortly after i purchased my 2006 pontiac g6 (in 2006) it has been failing to start from time to time.the dealership stated that there is an electrical (shortage) problem that causes the car not to start and kills the battery.i have had to replaced the four(4) times. The car has totally died on me five (5) different times and had to be towed.the first and second times it died, it was between 25-40k miles ; therefore, still under warranty. The third time it was a little beyond 60k and the dealership would not honor the extended warranty, so i paid out of pocket. The fourth i replaced the battery again. The fifth after a few attempts the battery was recharged.lost steering power while driving.the dic readout "check gas cap," i would tighten the had cap, but still the engine light comes on. I have replaced the had cap the times.lost power while driving. Car will not go above 40 mph.transmission dipstick is missing.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over and was able to restart the vehicle after 60 seconds. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,706. Updated 01/06/2017*ct
Car shuts down while driving. Screen says engine disabled. After a minute or two the car restarts. Kept happening randomly. Dealer says it needs pcm replaced. I noticed several complaints about this on different websites.
Below is what happen to my 2006 g6 pontiac on01/23/2014,i was driving on the highway 60 mph the chime went off on my radio/driver information center (dic) and i lost my power steering almost crashed into a brick wall. Gm is stating they need a letter from you in order to replace the defective part. Loss of power steering assist/during this investigation, general motors (gm) indicated that approximately 15,600 model year (my) 2005 pontiac g6 vehicles built from november 3, 2004 through january 5, 2005 may experience a loss of power steering assist due to an insufficient crimp at the torque and position sensor transducer located in the steering column assembly. Gm has indicated that it plans to send letters to the owners of these vehicles to inform them that it will extend the warranty coverage for the eps system in their vehicles to 7 years or 70,000 miles. Statistical analysis of the failures in the population affected by the wiring crimp problem indicate that the problem is an early life failure that should occur within the terms of the extended coverage. Gm's investigation of eps failures in the subject vehicles identified a problem with the connector crimps during the two month production range covered by the warranty extension. During this period the crimps may be asymmetrical, resulting in inadequate pressure on the wire that can lead to electrical noise in the signal from the sensor to the controller. The controller may interpret this electrical noise as a malfunction of the system and default to manual mode (i.e., turn off the eps system).
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. The failures occurred on numerous occasions. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 28,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at various speeds, the contact noticed a burning oil odor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the oil filter housing adaptor seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the oil pan, water pump and the cross over pipe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.
While driving i will go to exellerate and my rpm gage will flair up and then crash and my car will die out and i wil have to quickly get off the road without getting hit and try to restart my car if the rpm gage doesn't ingage the chances of it dying while driving is less but when it does i know at some point the car will die. It's happened on the highway with semi trucks driving behind me.
The contact owns 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while traveling 40 mph after engaging the brakes the vehicle began to chime and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and was taken to a private mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that the vehicle was not included in any current recalls. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Ignition broke during driving on the florida turnpike highway.when taken to the dealer i was informed that ignition locked caused engine to lock.therefore car is in no good condition to drive.requiring a new engine.
With my engine i have taken my car in for an oil change on time since i've got the car.than right before one oil change i hear a knock in the engine. So i get an oil change again and it was still making this noise. Following that my air circulation for the fan would stop working at times. My radio electric line seems damaged. Works sometimes.
The air bag doesn't work and the light flashes "service airbag," and, while pumping the brakes to stop, you have to pumps twice before the car reacts to the command.i had the pads replaced but the car operates the same as before.
Driving 65-70 mph on highway while raining. Lost quite a bit of power and started to stahl. Message flashed across message screen stating "reduced engine power". Had to pull of to emergency shoulder lane.left car on the side of highway for a little over 24 hours. Came back next day and my car started right up with no problems. This happened 3 more times with the same outcome. Around 4 weeks ago, while driving on the highway, no rain this time, i heard the chime and message screen flashed "power steering."my power steering was immediately lost, i managed to merge over to left lane and into the emergency lane. While merging, the screen chimed once again but now displaying "reduced engine power". My car stalled and completely shut off. Once stopped, i pulled out key from ignition. Replaced key in efforts to restart my vehicle.the ignition would not turn over.my vehicle was completely dead at this point. Around 10 hours later, returned to vehicle on highway shoulder, car started right up on the first turn of key. This exact incident happened 4 days later with same outcome. Recently last week and this week, while starting my car, once i place my vehicle in reverse. My message screen will chime and display "power steering" and loose all steering capabilities. I can fix this myself by turning off the engine, removing key, wait about 30 seconds and try again resulting in normal use.
I have a pontiac g6 2006, i was driving at or around 25 mph and the car suddenly shut off, when i came to a stop i tried to restart it but it would not start. Before it shut off i heard some sort of screeching sound.upon taking it to the dealership i was told i would need a new engine.i bought it preowned with 63,000 miles.i find it hard to believe that the engine would die after 73,000 miles.
The brake lights started coming on without the pedal being pushed.then the battery started going dead randomly when parked.then all dashlights flickering ,power locks locking and unlocking thereself,and lost accelerating power and shut off ,all happened while in motion on city street.have trouble switching gear shift out of park.front brakes also locking up randomly when driving.
I was driving on highway when ignition broke and then the engine locked.please include this in the recall.or should i get a lawyer?
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 50 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle lost power and stalled. Additionally, the security system engaged and the electric power steering and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 95358554395b. The failure mileage was 200,000.
309 litre engine gives an acceleration squeal in the exhaust.
The contact ownsa 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 118,808.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the traction control sensor light illuminated and the vehicle's speed decreased. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 134,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that there were several failures that randomly progressed upon purchasing the vehicle from a private seller. Due to the various failures, the vehicle was unable to pass state inspection. The vehicle was taken to four different independent mechanics, but a permanent remedy could not be provided to prevent the failures. The various mechanics replaced the throttle body, spark plugs, air flow sensor, and battery; however, the failures continued. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed, and failed to start and restart on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it diagnosed that the master computer and the struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
My power steering shut off while driving - electrical on my car comes and goes several times daily problem with airbag lights as well as all dashboard shuts off frequent engine trouble. This car has been nothing but an investment failure i have put so much money and time into this vehicle and have not had a real solution to all the problems i've had since purchasing this vehicle.
I was driving home in the afternoon. I lost control of the power steering. I tried to merge out of my lane so i would not impact another car. I had no control of the steering at all. I was unable to merge, i hit the back end of a utility truck.
Recently, i saw an article from a local news station regarding the attorney general going after local car dealerships for not disclosing or fixing recalls for cars sold off of their lot. I purchased my car in february 2015, with no knowledge of any issues or recalls. Upon placing my vin number into the nhtsa website, i discovered that i have three recalls that have affected my car, having to do with the brakes, transmission and power steering. My car has had issues with its brakes from the get-go, i even went back to websmart to have it fixed with my warranty. Mere weeks after getting it "fixed", the issues returned and i'm not sure if it has to do with this recall or not. My power steering has gone out on me three times while driving, in the little over two years that i have had the car. I am not sure what to do regarding this and could use some help. Thank you, matt.
I was in the merging lane to merge onto the interstate and my car loss power. My car was still drivable,but would not go past 2 rpm.display panel displayed "reduced power".
The contact owned a 2006 pontiac g6. While the vehicle was stuck on a snow embankment, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact was shifting the gear from drive and reverse numerous times while her son was attempting to push the vehicle out of the snow embankment. A burning odor was detected and, a short time later, the vehicle caught on fire. The police and fire department were contacted and the fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer (jd byrider, (260-209-5071) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that they were not liable due to the vehicle being deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
The car had a "ticking" sound for 3 weeks.the sound starts when you start the car and does not go away.last week the car abruptly stop and shut off.when i attempted to re-start the car it smelled like something was burning so i left it go and took it to a mechanic.they say the car is crap..the engine locked up and part of the piston broke off and flew into the motor, damaging it.thank god we were not on the highway where the speed limit is 70 mph when this happen.now we are stuck with a car that is not worth repairing and no one wants it for a trade in nor will the loan go away.these cars should be pulled off the market.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. After 30 minutes, the vehicle restarted normally. The contact also stated that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were not able to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received numerous recalls. The vehicle was repaired according to the recalls, but the power steering failures listed in the recalls recurred the same day. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the power steering, electric motor, and module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The nhtsa campaign numbers were unknown. The failure mileage was 123,000.
While driving there was a noise similar to that of which you hear when the seat belt isn't engaged then the display on the radio reads "engine power reduced" then immediately after that it reads "engine power disabled" and then the car shuts itself down. I was able to coast to safety where i then turned the ignition to off. Tried to start it again but the car was completely dead. I waited 10 minutes and then was able to start the car again but it didn't start normal it kind of sputtered and then started. I was then able to drive home. A second occurrence happened a different day when i was parked. I started the car and it immediately made the above mentioned noise, gave me the same 2 messages and then shut itself down. I then could start it again after about 10 minutes. I was told this was a throttle body issue by a dealer and have not yet had this problem resolved. This is a very dangerous thing to happen while you are driving especially if you have small children in the car. This should be a recall immediately.
I went to start my car n it hesitated as if it would not kick over... I retried several times n it seemed to rev it's engine harder than normal. After few attempts it kicked over. This has happened several days since. I have had routine maintenance done, battery checked several times n nothing seems to be able to be diagnosed wrong! frustrating.... To say the least!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. After the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), the engine stalled without warning. After multiple attempts, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred several times. In addition, the contact stated that the instrument panel malfunctioned and all the warning lights illuminated intermittently. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had not exhibited the failures prior to the recall repairs. The dealer stated that the vehicle had to be towed back to the dealer and inspected further in order to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,719.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While operating the vehicle, an abnormal dinging noise was heard and the vehicle decelerated. After a few seconds, the vehicle stalled and restarted on its own. In addition, the check engine and all the other instrument panel indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 161,000. The vin was unknown.
The first incident vehical would not start after being shut off waited 1/2 hour and started normally.second incident driving at 55 mph and lost all power to vehicle, car shut off let it sit 10 min started normalthird incident driving on the interstate 65 mph vehicle lost all power to vehicle, car shut off, let sit 10 minstarted normal had a recall (#13036)done on car in the beginning of december and then started to have these issues- can not get back into thepontiac dealer in my area for almost two weeks!seems strange to me,we had no issues till we took it in for this recall!
While accelerating onto the highway the vehicle loses power and all service, warning and dash lights come on. They flash and flicker until i lift foot off gas pedal, but will come right back if i step on the gas to hard.this issue only occurs when performing a hard acceleration onto the highway.
For several months, the indicator lights in the vehicle have been randomly coming on for one ting or another.the air bag light comes on as well as the engine light.at one point, the gas gauge indicates that the tank in about empty when we have just filled the tank half of the way.being senior citizens, it is difficult to get a diagnosis on the car without paying beyond your budget, or getting the repairs done. Also the power steering freezes up while driving sometimes.
I've received but can't locate documents indicating that the steering column in 2006 pontiac g6 has problems.the steering column freezes up and i can't turn my steering wheel when i'm driving and has almost caused accidents.this has been a big issue and dangerous, in fact everyone refuses to drive my car due to this issue.it's especially bad during the fall, winter and spring searsons, not so much during the summer.i have my grandkids in cars and am so afraid they will be injured.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 55 mph, the steering wheel shook uncontrollably. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and turned off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and able to drive normally; however, sometimes the failure would persist. The contact also stated that the engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.
Exiting the highway, engine light comes on, traction control off light comes on, car displays engine power reduced, then engine disabled. Car rolls to a stop, put in park and try to start. Wait approx 30 seconds, car starts, but it's a hard start.
Service engine soon light illuminated, clunk, knock or rattle noise from front of vehicle when turning steering wheel regardless if the car is parked or driving on curves, turning, or going over bumps at both low and high speeds. Car pulls to the left and has a constant vibration/shake which can sometimes be very violent throughout the entire car and completely disable it! a constant loud squeaking noise when applying brakes or when driving at low speed can be heard. A ticking or knocking type noise coming from the engine or transmission area may subside in hot temperature. Panoramic sunroof leakes a wind rush noise. Intermittent long crank or no crank with a delayed start. Headlamp and backlighting have low visibility or inoperative. Gearshift indicator light occasionally comes on or flickers. When doors are locked the locking mechanism may not release by key or remote and i have to crawl inside from the trunk in order to unlock the car. The climate control does not engage/ push air on setting 3 but works on 1 2 and 4. The famous "monsoon" radio has horrible sounding speakers as if blown however they are not. I have seen more than 1 certified mechanic for these problems. I have paid a lot of money repairing steering, brakes, rotors, alignment, tires balanced etc. However problems are still occurring in my very recent purchased g6. Now i see recalls have been issued but according to gm website my vin# is not listed as being recalled. Well apparently it does and should be recalled for replacement repair and reimbursement since pontiac/gm are completely aware of these issues and recalling cars with "certain vin numbers". I have bought non-american carsuntil now with no problems other than standard maintenance. This is my first pontiac/gm and sadly i am beginning to wonder if i made a mistake by not staying with non-american made cars.
Ignition faulty therefore engine locked up. Need new ignition and new engine needed.
While driving on the florida turnpike highway the ignition broke so engine locked up.who wants to pay $6,000.00 for a new engine on a 2006 car?thank god i did not get into an accident.car is a loss and should be included in the recall.
Several times when attempting to start the vehicle by turning the key in the ignition the vehicle goes through the process but doesn't start. It will make a "winding" noise. It will take 2-3 attempts to get the vehicle started. This has occurred approximately 30-40 times since 2009. During this same period while driving the beep alarm inside the car begins going off cause it reads that someone is sitting in the passenger front seat without a seat belt. Each time this has happened the seat was empty. In addition, when a person has been sitting in the front passenger seat and vacates the seat the seat or sensor still registers a person there without a seat belt. During the same time period i have had to replace the headlights and front driver side about 6-8 times. I had the front driver side maker light replaced and it was noticed that it was completely corroded.i've had to replace the back brake lights 6-8 times. Lastly, the transmission has begun stalling both at initial acceleration and when driving above 35mph the vehicles suddenly loses its gear and begins to slow down in traffic. This vehicle has major electrical problems. To add, i have spoke to 4-5 other people that have the exact same and additional problems with either the same year, make, and model or the same problems with the same vehicle just a year different.
Car started giving a warning that driver seat belt was not fastened and it was, the warning would repeatedly come on and go off for the whole day. Then while driving we lost power steering. It was very difficult to control and fortunately was able to pull into a private drive. Left the car and obtained a ride to my destination and the next morning returned, started the car and it was ok. Car does sit outside and not sure what happened but glad we were not going 70 mph on highway. We had to replace the manifold on the car just about 2 weeks before these issues and it was expensive. I don't believe this to be a normal issue for this year of car and what's scary is we also own a 2008 g6.
My wheel an brakes locked while i was driving causing me to hit two cars parked my airbags never came out the driver side tire an front end busted fluids leak out an it happened on a city street vechile was towed
While driving 55 mph around a sharp turn my service engine light came on and the radio display read 'engine power reduced'causing the vehicle to reduce speed drastically and an accident narrowly escaped. There is no excuse faulty part or not that my life should be endangered or but at risk by a manufacturer defect or whatever the cause. This needs to be looked into, before someone loses their life!!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin were not available.
My son died in the car.
My problems started with this car before i even got home with my new purchase.i had 2 children in the car and the tire blew off the rim damaging the fender notes from the invoice state that "parts and labor to be billed to 67d 67f, cannot warr tire that has been mounted wrong on 1st repair"then on 6/26/06 paint was refinished due to clear coat peeling on the hood.on 11/06/06radio does not play cd's and radio was replaced.3k mile service with motor silk.also airbag light was staying onand they said they found a wire to sdm loose and repaired wire.also right rear tire was leaking air.4/20/2007 engine was knocking loud when first started in morning at that time they replaced the lifters.theengine was replaced shortly after that and again had problems with the air bag light staying, dealership again said it was a sensor but this is only a few of many issues i've been having with this car.please contact me and we will go through each one or you can contact the dealership where this lemon was purchased and request the records (i have a copy too)....
2006 pontiac g6 v6 stalling while in drive and park. There were no events leading up to this and has occurred six times. While driving at low speeds or in park, the car will suddenly turn off and the check engine light will illuminate. The brake and steering will also lock up. Upon turning the car off and placing it in park it will restart,i have placed the car in the shop two times to have this fixed. Last time (may 18) was to tape engine wires and clean the fuel injector, which they said would fix it. This repair cost me $500. Since then the problem has increased, happening three times in the past three days. I have contacted pontiac numerous times but they are unwilling to help. Both my gm dealer and i have used a code reader to see if the car is throwing out a code when it stalls but nothing can be found. My car has quickly become a liability to myself and those around me, as the last time i stalled i almost drifted into a busy intersection. Something needs to be done to fix this problem, which is apparently quite widespread in 2006 g6s.
Electric steering assist kicks in and out. Steering wheel turned hard to the left on its own while i was going down the highway at 65mph. It took both hands to take back control. Power steering light blinked on the radio. When i stopped the wheel was making clicking sounds and turning violently to the left and right. After restarting the car the steering temporarily went back to normal. I have been have similar problems with the steering for the past year. Took to the dealar showing them bulletin # 10183 describing the exact problem for 2005 and 2006 g6's but they did nothing stating my vin # was not in the affected range. This is extremely dangerous and will kill someone.
I have had my pontiac g6 for almost 6 years now, very close to paying it off and now i am having trouble with it. Earlier this year i had the faulty catalytic converter. Luckily i was able to have that replaced free of charge. Now nearly six months later i am having problems with my power steering. Like before researching it online i discovered that this is a serious issue that some have been able to have replaced free and others have went through a terrible nightmare. I was on my way to work this morning and was turning out of the parking lot of where i live when suddenly power steering came up on the menu and my steering wheel locked up. With force i was able to maneuver the car over to the side of the road and turned the car off. When i turned it back on it was fine. Luckily there was no on coming traffic or there would have been a serious accident. I'm having the car looked at first thing in the morning to determine what is wrong and what is covered. I'm having serious doubts about my vehicle and where will the faulty parts end? i hope the next one will not cause my death or someone else's. Gm needs to fix this!
Steering failure...almost had a major accident but recovered car in time. Reported to dealer.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle came to a complete stop.he applied pressure to the accelerator pedal and, immediately, the engine power drastically reduced.the "traction control", "engine power reduced", and "check engine" warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.the failures occurred intermittently.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failures were related to the throttle body.the technician cleaned the throttle body, but the failures recurred the same day.the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer that recommended the throttle body be replaced, but they were unable to guarantee that the remedy would prevent the failure.the manufacturer was notified of the failures.the contact is waiting on a response from the manufacturer.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 65,400.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While making a left or right turn the vehicle stalled without warning. She was able to move the vehicle onto the emergency lane. The check engine light illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the computer caused the failure to occur. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately a year ago, she experienced brake failure when the brakes were applied and crashed into the vehicle in-front of her. The failure mileage was 33,005 and the current mileage was 35,000.
2006 g6 air compressor freezes up and causes the belt to break completely disabling the vehicle within seconds.no power steering, battery stops charging, car runs hot, and loses traction.one belt runs everything in this vehicle and when it breaks everything in the engine begins to fail. It cost over $1,000 to repair. Gm will not cover the entire cost, but should since it is a mechanical failure. My car had 42,000 miles on it when this happened.my fiance's car was 3 months old when it happened to her vehicle.she also had a 2006 pontiac g6. If i hadn't been within a half a block from my driveway, or running at a high rate of speed, it would have caused a crash.
Driving 35 mph, engine light appeared, "engine power reduced", slowed speed and returned home.
I have had a thumping in the car when turning the steering wheel and was told that the steering gear needs to be replaced and there could be other defective parts once they get into it.at present i cannot afford to fix the problem and am saving up to get the $800 repair started.i feel this is a recall issue that gm needs to be forced to recall the g6's for this problem because a faulty steering system is a safety issue.i do not feel safe driving my car but it is the only means of transportation i have, so at this time i have no choice.also, i have had other major problems with this car every year since i bought 3 years ago.the first year was a sensor in the transmission, the second was the catalytic converter, and now this year the thermostat and sensor and this steering problem.this car is a lemon and needs to be recalled!
I bought this car a little over a year ago and i have never had any problems with it whatsoever. All of a sudden i go to start my car this morning and my engine light is on. Also, my clock is displaying the words, "power steering" and "engine power reduced." i have no idea what happened but i could not control the car very well and the engine was remming high and low even after i had stopped the car. I had to press really hard down on the brakes to get it to stop moving but the engine was still remming high and low. Luckily, this happened as i was just pulling out of my apartment complex so i was able to make it back home. As you can see though, had this happened while out on a main road or on the highway, this could be a major issue or my car just shutting down.
Clunking sound coming from engine compartment when turning.
I purchased my 2006 pontiac g6 in august 2008 with 36,000 miles .less than a year later, the ac compressor on this three year old vehicle seized. The serpentine belt snapped while i was at a red light and everything failed, the power steering, battery, everything. My mechanic says it will cost $1700 to repair. There is no way a car that new should have such a failure. In addition to that, the factory installed cd player stopped working for no reason. The arm on the passenger side seat stopped working. And they key fob that automatically opens the doors and trunk stopped working a week after purchase and a new battery did not solve the problem. I will never again buy an american made car!
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an excessive crank and would sporadically fail to start.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing but the test did not determine any defects within the vehicle.the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic advised that the fuel pump was faulty.the mechanic replaced the fuel pump but the repair did not remedy the problem.the failure mileage was 86,000. The vin was not available. Kmj
While driving my g-6 pontiac to work, i tried to turn the corner, & i had a sudden loss of power steering assist, & went into the oncoming traffic because i couldn't turn the wheel hard enough.i received a letter in the mail from pontiac which stated that the power steering assist is covered under a special coverage program.my car did not qualify because it had to many miles.i feel this is a safety hazard & should have been a recall instead.you have issued a recall on the 2007-2009 mazda3 and mazda5 power steering voluntary safety recall .have you not gotten enough complaints on the g6 pontiac, or does it take a lot of accidents or loss of life for a different vehicle to get the same recall.i had to spend $708.00 to get my vehicle fixed.i should not have had to put out that kind of money.i didn't get any satisfactionfrom general motors corporation, but i do hope you consider also making the g-6 problem a total recall.
I own a pontiac g6 2006 its the worst car i have ever owned i have put 4000-6000$ in to this car and still continue to have problems on a daily basis from the power steering catalytic converters brakes tire rod ends wheel bearings and numerous other problems i have paid more on fixing the problems on the car than i have paid on the car there are currently no recalls to my knowledge but i strongly believe the entire car should be recalled and gm should pay back what the car was purchased for!
Knocking loud noise coming from the motor, mechanic found the front and back motor mount broken along with the bolts also broken. Repaired cost $474.10. Front of body not aligned properly there is a gap within the hood and the car body don't know whether was caused by the motor shifting around.
I purchased a new 2006 pontiac g6 in jan 06, at 3000 miles the car was in the dealership service center with low coolant, it's been in the 2 times since and is going back for the same reason 10/16/06.total this car has been in the service center 7 times including this trip. This will be the fourth time for coolant leak. 1 for an electrical shortage, 1 for a pinched brake line, and 1 to repair items the service center left undone.7 times in the service center in 9 months, wow sounds as if something may be wrong huh? i have contacted the gm 800 spoke to 5 different repsthey seem to be of the opinon nothing is wrong with it.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall several times while driving at any speed over 35 mph and the check engine warning light would illuminate. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who performed diagnostics, but was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 43,300.updated 03/29/11*ljthe dealer replaced the power train control module. 07/11/11
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving 65 mph, the steering column locked up for a brief moment.when it unlocked, the vehicle spun out of control and crashed into a pole on the side of the interstate.a police report was filed.the insurance company did a crash inquiry and, according to their information, there were nineteen similar failures.the powertrain was unknown.the current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000.
I brought a 2006 pontiac g6 november 2006. The car has given me problems since i brought it. Rattling noises everytime i turned on the heat. When i turned my wheel there is a clicking noise. And also my check engine lights comes on everyother day. I took it to the dealer they say nothing is wrong with the car. Can someone please help me. *ln
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, there was fluid leaking from under the front end. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the coolant crossover pipe gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.
I was driving in the rain and hit a puddle the was an 1 !/2 in deep and water got up into my engine and ruined it. I have to get my engine replaced and had to go through the insurance company that cost me 1000.00 deductible. This is the 2nd time that i've heard of this happening in the last 2 months. I feel that this is a gm defect. The water was not that deep.
Pontiac g6 code p2070-imt. Valve failed 280 miles ago.both head gaskets leaking at around 42,000 miles.car serviced regularly.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions and proceeding to turn left, there was an unexpected loss of power steering and the engine stalled.the engine restarted and the power steering returned.the engine stalled intermittently on ten separate occasions.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure.the vehicle has not been repaired.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 43,000 and current mileage was 64,000.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and have experienced numerous problems with acceleration and shifting (automatic transmission). Just recently i was driving and a weird sensor came up reading reduced engine speed and thank goodness there was no one behind me because my car shot all the way down to around 8 mph. After i reached a semi-safe place to pull over i put my car in park and tried turning it off and restarting to see if that would help, it wouldn't even turn over. I am very frustrated because i have 80,000 miles on my fairly new car and i should not be experiencing this sort of trouble. I was lucky that i was on a back road and no one was right behind me because in addition to something going on internally i would have been rearended for sure. After visiting your site i have seen numerous complaints very similar to my story and feel as if this should be addressed. Please take this complaint and realize i am a valued customer and if this next problem costs me a bunch i will never buy another gm vehicle as long as i drive.
Catalytic converter has went out and part has been on back order since before june 2010.....has still not arrived...there are many complaints on this part and i feel it should be on recall...the whole [xxx] car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Catalytic converter failure/ check engine light on.
Letter from senator gillibrand on behalf of constituent re 2006 pontiac g6 catalytic converter.the consumer stated his mother was driving the vehicle, when the service engine light illuminated.the consumer stated on the way to the dealer, the service engine light went out. However, the transmission was shifting hard. According to the dealer, the exhaust cam solenoid needed to be replaced.however, a month later the vehicle was exhibiting the issue.the dealer determined the catalytic converter needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While traveling at 40 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer advised that the catalytic converter had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.
The exhaust pipe tip on my 2006 pontiac g6 (standard model with v6) has a sharp edge that can cut and injure someone working on this vehicle.the sharpness of the tip and its location near the rear bumper can easily injure someone who is hand washing the car.i lacerated my middle finger while washing the car in this area with a sponge.it was almost deep enough to require stitches.if i didn't have immediate travel plans, i would have gone to the doctor and had it stitched up.
All four brakes and rotors replaced at 22,000 miles due to pre-mature wear and sub-standard original parts. Dealership wanted outrageous prices to replace with the same crap parts. Also suggested replacing a failed ball joint and strut which was just out of warranty. Offered minimal assistance from gm, so went to mr. Tire which was much better and cheaper. This car is just made poorly.
My current problem with my 2006 pontiac g6 sounds the same as the recall for the 2009 pontiac g6. Today (12-8-10) i had to bring in my car in to the dealer after putting my car in park, which then proceeded to roll. The wiring system did not seem to recognize park or disconnected from the transmission. I later tried to turn the ignition and the car would not turn on at all. 4 months ago i brought it in for the key getting stuck in the ignition because the car didn't recognize it as being in park. Three other times i had issues with the brake/foot peddles. I would have to break to accelerate and drive to slow down or it would not accelerate at all until it reached 30mph.it would automatically drive in traction control and read decreased engine power on the panel. In addition, i have recently had a fountain of water pouring into my car surrounding the sunroof on either side of panels btwn the front and rear windows, resulting in severe interior damage and subsequent mold spores growing. Instead of the filter surrounding the sunroof filtering water out, it is filtering water in.
When i first purchased the car it only had 10 miles on it and within the next 6 months it would not start and had to be towed to the dealership 3 times.the first 2 times i was told that there was some loose wiring or that the wire was to close to a component and the component melted the plastic covering the wires.the third time i was told there was a problem with the security information but, it was corrected.then at 40,000 miles the car started jerking whenever i drove it.it seemed as if the gas was not getting to the engine quick enough (i'm not a mechanic) then the mileage went considerably down.for a full tank of gas i used to get 451 miles this is told through the fuel monitor that is in the car.but, after this began occurring the monitor would state 239 miles after i filled it up!i have had to fill-up 6 times in 2 weeks.when a tank of gas used to last 2 weeks for me.i went to the dealership that i purchased the vehicle from and was told that i am no longer under warranty so they would have to charge me to diagnose the vehicle.once they diagnosed the car they stated that it was the catalytic converter and the would replace free of charge and that i would not have to pay for the diagnostic test either.while i was ecstatic to know that they were going to fix my vehicle at no charge to me, warning bells did sound off immediately. When i received the invoice back from them it stated that these items were replaced:oxidation catalytic converter, 2 gaskets, 1 pipe and 2 manifold core chg.and after all of this work which took from 8:30a.m to 2:00pm, my mileage monitor is now reporting 300 miles for a full tank of gas when originally i was getting 451.after reading all of these complaints re. This vehicle i am just disgusted.i will review this site when purchasing my next vehicle which i think will be pretty soon.
My problems started with this car before i even got home with my new purchase.i had 2 children in the car and the tire blew off the rim damaging the fender notes from the invoice state that "parts and labor to be billed to 67d 67f, cannot warr tire that has been mounted wrong on 1st repair"then on 6/26/06 paint was refinished due to clear coat peeling on the hood.on 11/06/06radio does not play cd's and radio was replaced.3k mile service with motor silk.also airbag light was staying onand they said they found a wire to sdm loose and repaired wire.also right rear tire was leaking air.4/20/2007 engine was knocking loud when first started in morning at that time they replaced the lifters.theengine was replaced shortly after that and again had problems with the air bag light staying, dealership again said it was a sensor but this is only a few of many issues i've been having with this car.please contact me and we will go through each one or you can contact the dealership where this lemon was purchased and request the records (i have a copy too)....
3rd time same problem....dealer could not fix...steering failure. Doing 70mph on highway on long trip,steering totally went out....i reported this again to dealer and they had no fix. They witnessed clunking and wobbles as well as a groan in steering and could not identify it. I got g.m. Involved and they did nothing..even though dangerous and certified used car. Dealer then put me in another 2006 g6-gtp (coupe)for less money then i paid for original and now have same issues with the new one!!!!!!!! i spend more time at dealer then driving car...and now will lose my job due to time off for dealer and so-called band aid repairs.
Began popping when i turned any direction, had it checked out by the pontiac dealer, said the power steering needed greased. 2 weeks later began again, took it back in, they decided the rack and pinion needed replaced. Had that replaced, 1 month later, same thing. Had it fixed again. About 2 months it has started it again. Also the airconditioner has quit twice. Trading it off tomorrow!have had the car three years. Was brand new when bought.
I have a 06 pontiac g6 w/ 20k miles. At 4k miles it went to the dealership for a cd player problem. Now i have more problems. 3 weeks ago we went to use the vehicle and the battery was dead. It was towed to dealership and batt. Found to be bad. Last monday 29th we found the battery to be dead again so it was towed back to te dealership again. Once again battery was bad and replaced. Then we had been noticing problems with the fuel range, mileage and low fuel light. You would be driving and the gas gauge would say you had 1/4 tank left and 39 miles to empty. You drive a mile and the gauge is on empty and it says low fuel!!! the dealership says " no problem found, working as manf. Built" then it would say you have x amount of miles to empty then the number would jump up and down. Took to dealership who said. " no problem found, working as manf. Built". I picked it up from the dealership and it said 206 miles to empty, i drove a half mile and it said 180 miles to empty. Then drove a quarter mile and it said 193 miles to empty. This was under normal speeds and acceleration. My dealership finally refused to work on the vehicle so i took it to another dealership who said "cannot duplicate the problem" so i dropped it off to have the oil changed. Come back 15 hours later and the battery was dead. Towed to the dealership again. They replaced the battery again. I picked it up once again and the fuel mileage said 142 i drove a half mile and it went to 130 i drove a quarter mile and it said 126 miles and then i drove 700 feet and it said 116 miles. I drove it back to the dealership and when i stopped i had 131 miles to empty. This car has been in the shop every day since monday the 29th.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt.while driving the vehicle off the dealer lot at approximately 2 mph, there was an electrical failure with the power windows.in addition, the cell phone charger fuse continued to blow out.the dealer stated that they would make repairs under warranty.there was bubbling in the paint job that was also repaired under warranty.whenever the vehicle is started, the stereo changes from xm fm to am.the screen for the xm radio is blank, the clock is always behind, and the fuel gauge never works properly.it is difficult to tell exactly how much fuel is in the vehicle.the engine ticks periodically and it sometimes stalls upon starting.the nuts in the door loosen every two weeks and make a loud clunking sound when they are coming loose.there is also something wrong with the power steering.the failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 18,000. Update 09/10/08 *cwthe power steering failed and was replaced, but it still was not right.the drive shaft began to unusual noises. Updated 09/10/08.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the vehicle did not come equipped with a rear child safety lock mechanism.the owner's manual stated that the vehicle should come equipped with this mechanism, but it does not.the contact just learned that the feature does not exist when she recently attempted to use the lock.the dealer agreed to install the mechanism at the cost of $460.67.the current and failure mileages were 22,000.updated 06/02/08
Brake lights turn on even when i'm not braking, sometimes don't turn on when i am braking.also, cruise control stopped working.
While driving any speed,brake lights remain on. When pressing the brake,the brake lights turn off. Extremely dangerous and can possibly cause a rear end accident.
We are having the same issue with our 2006 g6.our exterior light sometimes doesn't work, the cruise control sometimes doesn't work.we had to replace at our own expense the brake rotors due to inferior quality. We were having the vibration issue some mentioned. My wife could not get it out of park one day, we had it towed to the dealership.we got the same story about the recall about not being covered by the recall and having to get it diagnosed at our expense.last year our brakes completely failed and we rear ended a minivan. Luckily no one was injured.but our insurance is going up.i cannot wait until our lease is up in feb 2010.we will trade this thing in and get a dependable foreign vehicle.
Luckily it was my husband following me, but we were driving down the road, going about 50mph, which was the speed limit, i had to slow down due to a car in front of me slowing down to turn, my brake lights did not work when i did causing my husband behind me to have to slam on his brakes because he didn't know i was stopping.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights illuminated when the brake pedal was not being depressed. In addition, the brake lights would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. Number 09v036000 (lighting) and called the dealer. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign due to the vin. The failure mileage was 213,000.
Drivers headlight went out.replaced bulb.3 days later bulb out again.took back got new bulb.3 weeks later pass headlight went out.took for replacement bulb.1 week later bulb on passenger went out again.got another replacement.2 weeks later, drivers side went out again then came back on next day.took to mechanic who said there are major problems with the wiring harness on these cars.take to a gm dealer.i now have no head lights at all and gm will not back the issue saying it is not a "safety issue".how can no headlights not be a safety issue.what if they go out while you are driving at night?i have read on gm forums there is a known issue with this vehicle.the wiring harness is faulty and the headlight connector melts.
I took my 2006 pontiac g6 to my mechanic for brake light problems and he sent me to a dealer telling me that the problem was a recall.the dealer told me that my car was not included in the recall.what?it's the correct car, correct year and the exact problem stated in the recall.dealer charged me $285 to fix the problem but not before they tried to get me to purchase new brakes and tires for $2400.why was my car excluded from the recalldoesn't make sense. I phoned gm and they twice called the dealer who in their words would not cooperate.no explanation for gm or dealer made any sense to me. Here is the recall: nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 summary: gm is recalling 8,012 my 2005-2006 pontiac g6 vehicles. The brake lamps may not operate properly because of corrosion in a wiring connector. Corrosion in the connector could cause the brake lamps to illuminate when the brake pedal has not been depressed, or the lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park. Consequence: brake lamps that are not operating properly may not warn a driver in a following vehicle of the braking status and could lead to a crash without prior warning. Remedy: dealers will apply a dielectric lubricant to the connector to prevent corrosion. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall began on february 17, 2009. Owners may contact pontiac at 1- 800-620-7668 or owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
The brake lights on my car only work properly on an intermittent basis.the brake lights come on when the brake pedal is not engaged and the brake lights will stay on at times when the brake pedal is no longer engaged.the cruise control will also just disengage while driving down the road or fail to set a speed when trying to set.there is a current recall on this exact problem with cars like mine. However, gm claims that my vehicle is not included in this recall as the defective part/issue is not on my vehicle according to the vin number issued.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving 55 mph when the rear brake light illuminated without the brakes being depressed. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a private dealer where the contact was advised that the dialect lubricant needed to be replaced on the connector. The manufacturer was contacted advised the contact that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 43,400 and the current mileage was 44,118.
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I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and have had problems with my brake lights working in reverse, they stay on while i am driving and when i hit the brake pedal, they go out.i have had it to the dealer twice to repair, the first time they put a new brake switch in, and the second time the recalibrated my brakes, and now i have to bring it back a third time tomorrow.i did some research online and found that i am not the only person who has had this problem.. Numerous others have... When will a recall be issued so that no one has to pay for this problem with their life?this is a very dangerous problem.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic replaced the brake stop switch, cruise control switch and the turn signal switch. Also, the connectors were cleaned and the failure was resolved. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights); however the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 87,000. The current mileage was 90,288.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and my brake lights are on constantly and my cruise control will not work. I took it to a dealer and they replace a brake switch. Two days later the problem was back. I was told the switch that was installed was bad and the dealer replaced the switch with another switch. The next morning the problem was back and the car is currently in the dealer again. This is not safe to be driving with brake lights constantly on. I looked online and found page after page of people with the same problem, many of which have not yet had the problem resolved. Gm has not yet issued any kind of recall.
I am so frustrated with this car. There was a recall for the same year model my car is for the exact same issues i'm having (recall #80317 summary: gm is recalling 8,012 my 2005-2006 pontiac g6 vehicles. The brake lamps may not operate properly because of corrosion in a wiring connector. Corrosion in the connector could cause the brake lamps to illuminate when the brake pedal has not been depressed, or the lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park.consequence: brake lamps that are not operating properly may not warn a driver in a following vehicle of the braking status and could lead to a crash without prior warning.) and i have been trying to get it fixed for almost 3 years now and no one will help me. I take it to the dealership and they inform me that my vin is not part of the recall and send me on my merry way with no help or other solutions but i'm having the exact same problems and i'm to the point where i'm scared to even drive the thing and this is my only way of transportation. Mine is the 2006 2 door gt i'm not sure which models were involved in the original recall but this one needs to be looked into as well. Every vehicle i have owned has been a gm and i've never had any problems until this one and it has really put a bad taste in my mouth. If i could get rid of it right now i would.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The parts needed were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Brake lamps won't operate properly brake lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park and illuminate bake lights.
My tail lights do not work at all on the vehicle. Have replaced bulbs and fuse and still nothing. Also there is no power steering. It had went out while driving the car. Also the catalytic converter. Have called the manufacturer to get them fixed but my vin is not on the recall list. I was wondering why? all the recalls that have been placed on this make year and model are exactly what i am experiencing problems with on mine. So how is it determined which vins get recalled. I have kids and am scared to drive this vehicle due to the severity of problems i am experiencing with it. I can't even drive my vehicle at night due to the tail light issue, and can hardly drive it daily due to the power steering being out in the vehicle. Please advise on how to fix this issue and what the next steps i should do.
Headlight harness got corroded and will not make a solid connection.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights would not illuminate when the brakes were depressed. The brake lights would illuminate however when the brakes were not being applied. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the brake switch was replaced. The failure continued. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
I recently purchased this vehicle.soon after i purchased it, my husband was driving behind me when he discovered that my brake lights were backwards.they were on when i was not pressing on the pedal and were off when i was pressing the pedal.so to be clear the brake lights are on when they should be off and coming on when they should be off.also, the cruise control light comes on but the vehicle does not maintain speed while using the function.
I drive a 2006 pontiac g6 with a little more than 60,000 on it. In the last few weeks, my brake lights have come on without the brake pedal being pressed. The lights stay on until i press the brake pedal, at which time the brake lights go off. It's gotten to the point that the brake lights come on every 5-6 seconds, at which time i have to press the pedal to "reset" them. This problem -- the exact opposite of what brake lights are designed to do -- has nearly caused two accidents. On oct. 19, 2009, i took my vehicle to the dealership where i bought it, and was told that the sway bar and tie rods needed to be replaced. I was told that would fix the problem. It didn't. I then was told that my brakes -- front and rear-- needed to be replaced. On oct. 29, 2009, i replaced the front brakes but not the rear -- my brake mechanic said the rear brakes had at least 20,000 miles left on them. None of these repairs fixed the problem (and none of the old parts are available). This did not surprise me, as none of the repairs had anything to do with electrical wiring. Having done some research, i found that there is a gm recall for my very problem (recall # 09v036000). The recall began on feb. 17, 2009. I called pontiac about the problem and was told by customer service that because my vin was not part of the recall, they were not responsible for the problem. I asked whether it was possible that another pontiac g6, not listed in the recall, could have the same problem as those recalled. I was told that was not possible. The arrogance of pontiac has baffled and upset me, and i am to the point where i have contacted legal counsel. If i am involved in an accident because of this problem, i could be at fault and i can't afford a lawsuit.
The contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that a driver of another vehicle notified her that the brake lights were illuminated while driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
For approximately six months the brake lamps have been staying on at times even when the brake pedal is not depressed. The brake lights would go off and on without depressing the brake pedal. Beginning on september 12, 2009 the brake lights stayed al the time. On september 18, 2009 took the vehicle to the gm dealer to correct the problem and the brake pedal position sensor was replaced.problem was corrected for two days only. Presently the brake lights remain illuminated as soon as the car is started and remains on.called pontiac and was told my vin was not covered by the recall.also had problems with the loss of power in the electric power steering.this began just after having the vehicle for 7 months.the power steering would loss power randomly. Approximately two or three times a week the power steering would go out.by restarting the engine, the power to the steering would almost always return.a few times the engine had to be restarted several times.
While driving home from work my abs light came on without me touching the brakes. Then the security lock on the dash panel lit up, as if i had locked and activated the security system via the key fob. I was still driving, so there was no reason for me to activate the security system. As i came to a red light and went into the left hand turn lane, i noticed that i had no power steering. While waiting for the light to turn green, the battery light illuminated on the dash panel. I was able to make it safely across the street before the car shut itself off. When i tried to re-start the car, it wouldn't start. I let it rest about 5 minutes and tried again. The car started and within 30 seconds went through the same sequence. Abs light, security light, battery light and shut off. I have replaced the alternator and the battery as they both read low on voltage. To this day 2/15/2014, the only way to keep the car running is to run a direct cable from the alternator to the battery. It is the only way they give off the correct voltage and work with each other. They can no longer function separately of each other. I've read several other complaints of the same issue on edmunds.com with no response from gm. I have contacted gm and was told to take it to a dealership. I informed them i've had my own trusted, local mechanic look at it and he can't diagnose the issue other then a massive electrical failure. I asked gm what their resolution was since this is a knowproblem with the vehicle. Again, was just told to take it to a gm dealer. No further response or possible solution was offered from gm.
The brake lights illuminates when pedal is not engaged, and goes out briefly when engaged. I became aware of this situation when in for inspection the car failed for the center mount stop light was not working due to burned and melted bulbs and holders. Upon being told i needed to replace the whole unit, i took upon myself to get the aftermarket bulb holder and fix myself. Upon completion it became know as to the lights brake light turning on when pedal is not engaged. Changed brake switch, problem still continued. Seek info on internet and came upon former recall, and recent complaints. Called gm dealer and was informed there is nothing they can do to fix the problem. This is a safety issue and reason for bulb holders melting is from heat from being on all the time.
The rear brake lamps illuminate without the brake pedal being depressed. Depressing the brake pedal causes the brake lamps to shut off completely. While the lamps are illuminated, the cruise control is not able to be engaged. This issue has the same symptoms as gm recall no. 80317, but my vin falls outside of the recalled range.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights were continuously illuminating although the brakes were not depressed or engaged. In addition, the contact was unable to switch gears unless she would apply extreme force to the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the failure and refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance because the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.
For the past 2 years, my headlights have barely been working. Ever since i've gotten my car i've had issues with them and have had them replaced plus wiring redone more than 3 times. Each time my low beams go out. It started with one working and one not, and quickly led to both going on. They will not work. I've looked it up and have seen many people having issues with this, along with my friends mom having the same exact car, different year mind you but the same exact problem. I've looked up my vin for any possible recalls and can't come across one, even though i've seen this has been a big issue for gm. My inspection is coming up and i don't know what to do about my lights, as they won't work no matter how much i fix them. My high beams do so i've been having to drive with them. I'm making a complaint because i'm not sure what else to do about this problem. I feel major anxiety and unease while driving my car and it bothers me that i don't feel safe.
The rear exterior brake lights remain illuminated when the brake pedal is not being pressed and the parking brake is not engaged.the brake lights will thengo out or not be illuminated when the brake is applied.we have had near misses with vehicles behind us almost rear-ending us.it occurs very frequently, but not constantly.have taken to one shop and one dealership with no resolution.have appointment with another dealership.very dangerous condition; especially since we are usually transporting a 10 month old child.
I had the recalls all fixed as soon as i was aware of them. A few months later my brake lights started flashing as i was driving. I took it to a dealer and $300 later it was fixed. They said i had to pay since the recall had already been taken care of. A few months later and here i am again with the airbag reporting problems as working and not working. Also now my brake lights are staying on as i am driving and turning off for a few seconds when i tap the brake. As i am stopped the brake lights are not turning on unless i forcefully hold the pedal down. I know when i take it into the dealer that it is going to be the same thing, lots of money for a temporary fix that all extend from the "fixed" recall. I also had a new brake control sensor put in, but it made no difference. This is causing a dangerous condition and since it is my car, i don't know what i am suppose to do here. The recall repair is not fixing the problem, other than temporarily, and this is putting my life and others at risk.
Brake lights are working in reverse to the required operation. Apply foot pressure to the brake pedal and tail light go out. Remove foot from the brake pedal and the brake lights illuminate. This is causing constant near rear end collisions and immediate road rage from other drivers.
The cruise control on my 2006 pontiac g6 will disengage while driving at roadway speeds and the brake lights will come on and remain on without the brake pedal being depressed. This happens more often when the weather is wet and/or raining. I have been advised by pontiac motor company and my dealer that no recalls are outstanding at this time on my vin number. My auto had about 46000 miles when the condition was first noticed. I bought the vehicle used in april 2009.
With my engine i have taken my car in for an oil change on time since i've got the car.than right before one oil change i hear a knock in the engine. So i get an oil change again and it was still making this noise. Following that my air circulation for the fan would stop working at times. My radio electric line seems damaged. Works sometimes.
Power steering goes out without warning. This happens randomly when driving. Most recent was driving home from new york on friday and it went out. It comes back without warning as well. It is working fine now. Brake lights are on when driving and go off when the brakes are applied. This happens 95 percent of the time with them working the correct way getting less and less frequent.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. The contact stated that while driving various speeds the brake lights would illuminate; however, when the brakes were applied the lights would not illuminate. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that there were no recalls on his vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000. The vin was unavailable.
My brake lights were on when i wasn't using the brakes and went off when i pressed the brake pedal and sometimes the brake lights just flash on and off when the brakes aren't being used, i've gotten stopped before for this issue. This has been an ongoing, very frustrating, dangerous problem at night and on fwy. I contacted the manufacturer but my vehicle didn't fall under a recall they had previously issued for this very same problem and refused to try to fix the issue. Please have this car manufacturer extend the recall to all 2006 pontiac g6 vehicles.
The brake lights on my car turn off when i am stopped and then randomly illuminate when i am driving or parked..
The passenger headlight seems to have a short or faulty wiring. The bulb was replaced and blew out two days later. Then the light socket was replaced and in the process of replacing it, my mechanic tested the wires and realized that there is no power getting to the wires.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt.while driving at any speed, the contact noticed that the brake lights remain illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed. When the brakes were applied,the brake lights also shut off, in addition the cruise control became inoperable. The manufacturer was notified and stated thatthere were no related recalls. The dealer was not advised nor was the vehicle repaired.the current mileage was approximately 100,000. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
I went to get my vehicle inspected and the brake lights would not operate correctly.first, they would not shut off.then, they would not turn on.you can push the brake pedal and sometimes it will turn the brake lights on and they stay on, or it will turn them off and they will stay off.i have brought it to two different automotive shops, including the one i purchased it from and they have not been able to diagnose the problem.gm sent me a recall notice for this type of problem.however, it is not listed on the website.so i called gm and they stated i had to pay to have a manufacturer diagnose the problem as it was not a "legit recall as of yet" and that if it was found to be part of the recall the cost would be reimbursed.i explained to the gm agent on the phone that it has been looked at and i cannot afford to pay to have it looked at again.she stated i needed to wait for a "legit recall" to be mailed to me.the letter i received from gm previously is the same type of letter i had received about the other two recalls on my vehicle that are listed on the website and there are no parts for.the malfunctioning of my brake lights is a serious problem and could cause a horrible accident.
My 2006 pontiac g6 is doing exactly what the recall states for my exact year, make, & model ...but my vin # is not included in the recall for some reason.my brake lights are on when the brake pedal is not pressed and then my brake lights turn off when i press the brake pedal.i have read many complaints on online web sites from other 2006 pontiac g6 owners that have the exact problem and their car is also not covered because their vin number is not on the recall list.well, evidently, it is a bigger problem than what they first thought it was.it is not just one assembly plant or one batch of parts that was faulty.if the exact same problem is coming up on the exact same year, make, & model...then there must be something else that is the cause of this failure and all 2006 pontiac g6 should be recalled and fixed.the problem is that i have read that some owners that brought their car in for repair, whether covered under the recall or not, the problem came back again.this is a very dangerous situation and i can imagine how many cars are getting into accidents because of this malfunction caused by the manufacturer and not because of the driver.please make gm recall all 2006 pontiac g6 and make sure they really know how to repair it correctly the first time.i hope gm or nhtsa doesn't wait until there is any major accidents.i really hope there hasn't been any serious accidents but i don't see how there couldn't be any serious accidents with so much freeway stop & go.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph when the brake lights illuminated while the contact was accelerating. The contact stated that the brake lights would remain illuminated abnormally. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that he would need to replace the brake lamps. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While stopped and applying the brakes, the contact was made aware by other motorist that the brake light would not illuminate. In addition, the brake lights would erroneously illuminate when the brake pedal was not being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the body control module connector would have to be replaced. The failure continued after repairs. The body control module was replaced three different times. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Gm not recognizing a larger vin # range for nhtsa campaign id number :09v036000this involves brake illumination activating when brake pedal is not depressed and the brake lights to go off when braking. Issue is due to corrosion on wires.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the exterior brake light experienced failures in which the illumination was either far brighter than normal or much duller. In addition, when the brake lights were illuminated, the contact was unable to utilize the cruise control.the dealer was notified of the failure who advised that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights) but the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the brake lights failed and the cruise control initiated without the contact activated the function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that her vin was not included in recall notice nhtsa campaign number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.
2006 pontiac g6 the brake lights stayed on and drained the battery. The dealer replaced the brake light switch and battery.*cw
Passenger side low beam of my 2006 pontiac g6 kept going out. Even after changing the entire headlight on multiple occasions. Once the wires on the back of the connector were in a certain position the lights would come on only to go right back off.
My brake lights are not working properly. They stay on and turn off when i press the brakes and randomly turn on and off as i drive down the road or even just sitting still. I have had my car serviced and every time it is an issue with bcm. When i was notified of the recall on that issue, i took my car to the dealership, but what they did did not fix the issue. It did, but only temporarily.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the brake lights would illuminate without depressing the brake pedal. In addition, the brake lights would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. Also, the cruise control would not engage when the contact attempted to activate that feature. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostics, where the technician stated that the wiring connector corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic for repairs. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) that may be related to the failure. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Brake lights staying on while engine on, lights turn off while braking. Cruise control disengages, have had brake switch, sensors, computer calibrated, lubricant applied, battery replaced and still no fix. 4 years of mechanic bills, and still no permanent solution!!! now they want to charge me 1000 for a bcm...gm needs to fix this issue!!! i have a small child and am afraid to drive with him!!!! such a shame that they are letting owners suffer with this and not correct it!!! i have been robbed!!!
Intermittent brake lights.unpredictable. Almost rear-ended.this is a known defect but not subject to recall due to my vin.i understand this is a common problem for this car.very dangerous.i should have been notified by gm as to this serious problem.further, gm should issue a recall for all vehicles with this problem, not just a select few.how could this have been overlooked or ignored???all owners should be notified of this problem immediately. This has been given nhtsa # 09v036000.tsb sb-08-05-22-009a.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the brake lights illuminated without the brakes being applied. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The dealer could not find a defect with the brake lights. The contact did not take the vehicle to a local mechanic. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 53,400.
The first instance that i was made aware of this issue was when a police officer pulled me over to question the brake lights issue of them not coming on while i was stopped.it appeared that they were just not working, however the issue initially went away and i was not made aware of the brake lights working intermittently for a year after that.occasionally other drivers have signaled that there is something amiss with the brake lights.however, it appears that now that the car is at 100,000+ miles, the issue with the brake lights is now constant.the issue does not disappear and reappear.we have now had another driver follow the car to test the brake lights, and it is exactly that the lights are on continuously while driving and occasionally turn off and then when the brakes are pressed, the lights turn off, and so on.it appears that the contact is incorrect between the brake pedal and the brake lighting.it appears that the exact issue that i am experiencing is described by:nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000however, my car's vin is not included in the stated impacted population, however the manufacturer does state that the issue could afflict more cars, but that the primary period in which this manufacturing issue occurred was addressed.i would argue that point as it appears that this car is impacted by this without any recourse.
My brake lights come on while i'm driving and stay on. Then when i apply the brakes the brake lights go off. I have had the brake pedal positioning sensor replaced numerous times after being told that it was the problem and it still keeps happening. I then received a recall notice for this brake issue and had the bcm and bpps and harness replaced (recall 13036) as well as the transmission shift cable (recall 14152). It has now been less than a year and i am having the same issue again. The dealership is telling me that it is the bpps again and is refusing to cover the cost. I feel scared every time i drive my car because i never know if my brake lights are working or not even after i'm told that they have been fixed.
When i arrived at work, a person who had been following me drove up and informed me that the brake lights on my 2006 pontiac g6 came on while i was driving and went off when i applied the brake. The cruise control also didn't work. I subsequently found out that there is a recall for 8012 pontiac g6s (nhtsa campaign id number 09v036000) for the same problem. For some reason, my 2006 g6 isn't one of those vehicles. I had to pay 254 dollars at a gm service center to have the problem repaired. I'm curious why my g6 isn't also covered by the recall as it obviously suffers from the same '!@#$% design..
The mileage is a rough estimate because i don't remember exactly what it was but this all started in the fall of 2011. My brake lights are working in reverse. When the brake pedal is pressed my lights go off and when i'm not pushing the brake pedal the lights are on. The dealership did the recommended service by putting the lubricant on the brake module. It worked fine for about 4 months by then my car was no longer under warranty so i was not going to pay the dealership to do the service. My dad replaced the whole module and again it worked fine for another 6 months. When it happened again my dad put lubricant on it again, worked fine up till this past may.my dad is going to take a look at it again. I'm scared to drive in this car for fear of being rear ended due the lights no working.
The tail lights and brake lights illuminated withoutpressing the brake pedal and flicker without pressing the brake.
I noticed my brake lights were on when i wasnt using the brakes and went off when i pressed the brake pedal and sometimes the brake lights just flash on and off when the brakes aren't being used.this has been an ongoing, very frustrating, not to mention dangerous problem, especially at night!i contacted the manufacturer and since my vehicle wasn't made at a particular location, it didn't fall under a recall they had previously issued for this very same problem and refused to try to fix the issue. Please have this car manufacturer extend the recall to all 2006 pontiac g6 vehicles.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the tail lights illuminated without depressing the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. The current mileage was approximately 67,000.updated 04/30/13*lj
Driver side brake light and rear turn signal fails to illuminate. Both bulbs were changed and fuses evaluated but didn't fix the problem. This combined with a steering problem noted in a previous complaint makes the vehicle extremely dangerous to have on the road.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the rear brake light illuminated without the brake pedal being engaged. The contact was alerted by another driver of the malfunction. In addition, there were several attempts made before the gear selector would shift out of park, which occurred only when the rear brake light was illuminated. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) however the contact's vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
My 06 pontiac g6 has been previously recalled for the brake lights staying on while driving and turning off when depressing the brake pedal. The same problem has been reoccurring even after the dealership "fixed" the problem. I've had too many close calls nearly being rear ended waiting at a traffic light,slowing down or at a complete stop.
When i am driving my vehicle, the brake lights are on as if i am pressing the brake. However when i press the brakes to slow down or stop, the brake lights turn off. When i start my vehicle and the vehicle is in park, the brake lights of my car are on as if i've pressing the brakes. However, again once i actually do press down the brake pedal, they turn off. So my brakes are on when i'm not pressing the brake pedal at all, and are off when i am pressing the brake pedal.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the brake lights illuminated independently. The contact depressed the accelerator and the brake lights illuminated. The brake lights failed when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the cruise control was inoperable. The vehicle was to the dealer, who stated that the body control module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was not reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 60,000. The current mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 25 mph, the driver side low bean headlight and daytime running lamp failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver side low beam wiring harness burned out and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,400.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake light remained illuminated when the brakes were not engaged. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included innhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 39,300. Updated 09/11/14*lj updated1/5/15
Pulled into grocery store gentleman came over to me and said something is wrong with either my taillights or brake lights, they disappear when stepping on brake.then on jan. 13th, rec'd phone call from sheriff's dept. Someone turned in my plate number so they could inform me my tail lights or bake lights are not working.took the car in and it couldn't be worked on that next day.anyway i did have some recalls, and when parts available took to the dealer and all 3 recalls were supposedly fixed.one recall i know was regarding something with rear lighting.had no problems and no complaints before took it in for service.all i know is the two good citizens were worried about me getting rear ended because of this problem. And i am driving around in an unsafe vehicle because the dealer can't fit me in until wed. The jan 21, and it might be a problem they didn't fix and got paid for.i tried to see exactly what the problem is, and it appeared after i stepped on the brake, my tail light faded out for awhile and gradually came back on.so it appears i have no tail lights. One recall was power steering and that is just fine, but the other two i don't exactly recall what they were.my main concern, is i was told by the dealer that all 3 recalls were taken care of.
Everything electrical is shot. It started about two years ago..one by one, everything in the car (electrical) stopped working. Such as..1. Power lock for the doors doesn't work2. Trunk release button doesn't open the trunk3. Car alarm would go off every time i opened the door (as the door was unlocked)4. Air conditioning stopped working5. Brake lights would illuminate while driving, and would go off when i would brake. 6. Brake lights wouldn't illuminate at all sometimes. 7. Headlights and/or taillights would go out, or dim randomly8. Push-lock button on each door would go up and down (by itself) as i would be driving, or when the car was parked. (couldn't lock my car doors) because of theexterior lighting issues, i was pulled over twice. I also had my car repaired a couple times (mechanic even called pontiac for assistance). After the car was fixed, (if possible), the lights would stop properly working again, shortly after being 'repaired' . Eventually, i stopped driving the car. I haven't driven the car since february, 2014 (5 months). I don't have the money to continuously get the car fixed (to pass inspection), or pay for safety violations. Therefore, i haven't had a car to drive for 5 months. I had received a letter in the mail (prior to the recall letter in june 2014) stating there was a default with the power steering. I called the number twice. At first, i was told my car issues were not relevant to the default. The second time, (probably a couple months later) i was told that my car was now over the mileage to be covered by the warranty (stated in the letter), and therefore it voided my eligibility to have the repaired by them.
Have a 2006 pontiac g6 and driving down the road all of a sudden brake lights come on and this then shuts off my cruise. This is a safety issue, people behind me don't know why putting on brakes and may think i'm turning. Been stopped by cops because lights are on. Shows there is a recall but dealer said mine isn't on it. I don't understand??? i would like to get this fixed at no charge. Is this correct or can i get this fixed at no charge
The brake lights stay on without the brake pedal being pushed on.when the brake pedal is pushed, the brake lights turn off and other drivers do not know that i am slowing down.there have been several instances that i have been nearly rear ended.there is a recall for this problem but my vin number is not covered under that recall.
Sometimes (randomly) the brake lights are illuminated when the brake is not being pressed.when this happens, if i press the brake, the brake lights actually go off even though i'm braking.when this brake light problem occurs, the cruise control function also does not work.this has been happening on and off since i purchased the vehicle.
This problem happened out of the blue about a year ago, summer 2008. I was pulled over three times by highway patrol and asked why i was riding my brakes. I wasn't. The brake lights were on while i was driving, went off when i mashed the brakes, flickered back on while idling, then stayed on when i gave it gas. I had it fixed then under warranty. A year later, the problem is back. I was told by the pontiac dealer service manager it would cost almost $900 to replace the bcm (body control module) plus labor. Or i should buy an extended warranty, drive the car 30 days, and then have it fixed. On top of the obvious safety issues of faulty brake lights, i'm also not as focused on what's in front of me because i'm also extra worried about what's behind me.
I was recently informed that my brake light was illuminated while i was driving.the light went off when i stopped the car.that problem also affects the cruise control. The cruise control is not working because the brake light is illuminated. Or the cruise control disengages after a while without me applying the brake pedal. I had the brake switch replaced twice but that was not the problem. When i surged the internet i found numerous g6 owners with the same problem. I called gm to question the recall and was told that my vin number wasn't part of the recall. I would need to go to the dealer and have to pay for the repair. I don't think it is right from gm to include only a handful of cars in the recall when obviously other cars same year same model have exactly the same problem. The internet is full of postings complaining about the same issue.
Was almost rear-ended on i480. The driver then flagged me over to the side of the road .he informed me my brake lights were not working properly. Come to find out my brake lights were staying on while i was driving and going out when i apply the brake. I am not sure when this started again. I say again because twice i have had dealerships repair this fix under the recall. The recall fix is faulty. Gm is aware of this. As far as i'm concerned they are knowingly putting my life in danger. I have put a lot of money in my car. I repair and maintain it properly. I have receipts to support this fact. Gm should be made to be responsible that my life is not in danger when i am properly operating their product.
Drivers side headlight is dim even after replacing the bulb, also the license plate light does not work at all even after replacing that light as well.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed that the brake lights would not illuminate when engaging the brakes. In addition, the brake lights illuminated independently without pressure being applied to the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 09v036000 (exterior lighting), however the contact's vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
The brake lights come on without the brake pedal being depressed, then go off when pedal is pressed. Also difficulty shifting vehicle out of park.
Brake lights do not work properly. They come on when they want to and when they are needed they do not work at all. Their is a recall on some pontiac g6 but gm said my car is not one of them. I have already paid $190.00 to have this problem fixed one time and it is doing it again. Contacted gm several times, the service person said they will have to talk to upper management and call me back. I have not heard a word from any management. The car is sitting in my garage because i cant drive it. This car is unsafe!!!!!!!!!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that when braking, the brake lights would not illuminate and would sporadically illuminate when the brakes were not depressed at all or flicker on and off sporadically. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
2006 pontiac g6 brake lights not working when brakes are applied. Cruise control not working.
Brake lights are often off during braking and on while not braking. Cruise control doesn't work while brake lights are on despite not actually braking. When transmission is in park, brake pedal must be very firmly depressed to move gear selector out of park.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights would illuminate while driving. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. Number09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) and called the manufacturer.the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin number.the failure mileage was 103,000.
The brake lights and cruise control stooped working at 60,000 miles. The brake lights are illuminated when i do not have the brake pad pressed and the brake lights go out when i press the brakes.
Most of the time my brake lights are on without pressing the brake pedal. Sometimes the lights are on when i start my vehicle and sometimes they come on while driving. When the brake lights turn on they generally do not turn off and i drive around with brake light always on. Sometimes i've been told that when the brake lights are on while driving and i begin to actually brake, the brake lights turn off. When the brake lights are on while driving the cruise control will not engage. There have been instances where i set my cruise control and it suddenly disengages and i have been told by people following my vehicle that this is when the brake lights turn on without me hitting the pedal. I have also noticed that when the brake lights are on when i start the vehicle that it is extremely hard to shift my car out of park.
Headlight wiring harness connections that plug into headlights shorted out and corroded on both headlights. Dims and brights.
Breaking lights come with out touching the peddle when driving down the road.two people have pulled up to me at stop lights telling me that the break lights stay on. Driving down the hwy you at night,you can see that they are on,all the reflectors are lighted up
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes were engaged but the rear left brake light failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the wiring needed to be replaced. Also, the technician made the contact aware of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) however, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
2006 pontiac g6. Consumer writes in regards to recall repairs. *tgwthe consumer stated after receiving two recall letters, the parts finally came in. When the consumer arrived home, her husband reviewed the invoice, and discovered the parts, that were installed in the vehicle, were re-manufactured and not new. The dealer denied, the parts were re-manufactured.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the third brake light would remain illuminated despite if the vehicle was turned on or off. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was advised of a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v03600 (exterior lighting: brake lights). The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 84,000.updated 02/27/12 *ljthe consumer has since unplugged the light to stop it from draining the battery.updated 02/28/12
At randomtimesthe car's tails lights upand stays lite eventhoughthebrake petalisbeing applied. This occurs whether the car is parked or being driven.
As many owners of this vehicle are experiencing..trouble getting the vehicle in gear from park,have to step on the brakes to the floor. Brake lights work in the reverse direction and 3rd brake light stays on when foot is not on the brakes..help please..this is a matter of safety and may cause injury or death..my vin number was not listed on the gm recall. My vin number was about 1,000 cars after the recall.i am going to a gm dealer and i have been told a new brake pedal comes with the brake sensor..i do not want to throw a ton of money not knowing the exact problem.
Traveling west on i-20 and my cruise control disengaged for no reason and i realized my brake lights were on.i tried several things, but the lights would not turn off while i was driving and do not signal to other drivers that i am coming to a stop, which is quite dangerous.i have tried several things including checking recall status, but my vin was not included in the recall.i also often have issues getting my car out of park, have to press the brake a little harder than normal.
Recall no. 80317 to add dielectric grease is not working!!!! the brake lights are illuminated while driving and brake pedal is notdepressed. The brake lights are not illuminated when brake pedal is depressed. This is a safety issue!!!!!!!!
The first problem i had was in july 2009 at which time my cruise control would not work all the time and sometimes when it was on, it would dis-engage itself. I took this in for service and they applied dielectric crease to a connector. The cruise then worked well again for some time. Intermittently i would have problems with it, but not all the time. Then in may 2011, my car would not come out of park. I eventually was able to get it out of park, but this recurred several times over the next week or so. I brought the car in for service several times but they could not figure out what was wrong with it. Eventually, it was discovered that when i pressed on the brake, the exterior brake lights would not go on but when the car was running with no one in it, the exterior brake lights went on. I took it back in and they replaced the brake switch. This corrected the problem with shifting out of park. My cruise control then worked again for awhile. Then in june 2012, my cruise control stopped working again and i brought the car back in and they replaced the brake switch again. Over the last several months, my cruise control has not been working (usually it will not engage and when it does, will dis-engage itself after a few seconds). I also recently discovered (when a friend was following me) that while driving and not pressing on my brakes, my exterior brake lights would be on. However, when i actually press on my brakes to stop or slow down, the exterior brake lights would go off.
Having issues with the front lights. This evening i was driving down a back road and suddenly both low beam headlights went out simultaneously. I put on my high beams and 15 seconds later, both low beams came back on. This happened every few hundred feet for my entire drive home. There is definitely an electrical issue and as i'm looking online i see many others are also having lightingissues. If this is a frequent and known problem, gm should be responsible for fixing it. It was really scary having both headlights go out and i'm very thankful i did not crash! this car has been nothing but problems and recalls! as a long time gm customer, i'm extremely disappointed in this vehicle!
Brake lights are illuminated without pressing brake pedal and turn off once brake pedal is pushed.also cruise control sometimes doesn't work and while on will suddenly turn off it's self. Windows also will not roll down/up sometimes from passenger door controlling.
I was attending my aunts funeral in hackensack, nj. I reside in maryland, so its about a 5 hour drive for me. Half way there, my sister called me and asked why was i riding my brakes. I told her, i was not riding my breaks. She informs me that my brake lights flash all the time. I could not believe her. Coming home from the funeral, we witnessed the same thing. Then several days later, i could not get the car out of park. I had to sit at foodlion for about twenty minutes, before i was able to get the car in gear. I called gm 800-620-7668 and tried to issue a complaint. I was told there was no recall. But i happen to see this issue all over the internet. My issue is still occurring, again i called gm and i was brushed off. I feel this issue should be corrected by gm and not my bank account.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph, a driver in another vehicle alerted her that the brakes lights were inoperable. There was a recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 09v036000 (exterior lighting; brake lights); however the vin was ineligible. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
Cruise control would not work. Also discovered that the brake light would not work at times. I took it to the dealer for service. He said that the brake pedal sensor needed recalibrated. This fixed the problem for about 6 months. Since then i have had the sensor replaced (3) times.
2013: automatic light opening door became completely inoperable. Extremely dangerous for females during nighttime hours, even when pulling into driveway or going to car from home.i also began having problems with the turning signal level. I had to manually switch the blinker off after turning, otherwise my blinker would stay on the entire drive. In march, 2014, the lever completely snapped off, and i have to shove it into place before and after turning to properly execute any turn because the lever hangs after every movement.i began hearing a "thumping" sound at random times when applying my brakes. Initially, i thought it may be related to the brake line/pads/rotors or tires; however, i have had both areas of my vehicle inspected, and the technicians could not find anything wrong. The "thumping" noise continues more frequently every time. No definitive answer as to what is causing it. I have also had the vent for my defroster crack off, causing the pieces of the vent to fall into the ventilation system, but hasn't caused any significant problems with my cooling/heating/defrosting system (yet). In january, 2014, my power steering notification would randomly come on and steering lock up while in parked position. In april/may, 2014, the problem escalated within weeks, and my power steering disengaged while pulling out of the bank parking lot, and then again pulling into my neighborhood. At that time, i contacted gm regarding the problem, and was told that there was a recall (yet gm owners manual had not placed it online), but the parts were not available. Today, power steering went out after hitting a water puddle in the pouring rain. Had it not been for me knowing exactly what to do (put on hazards, put vehicle in park, turn off and then turn on vehicle), i would have ended up in serious accident.
Rear brake lights fail to turn off even when you are not using the breaks. The rear brake lights stay on even after you turn the car off. The only way to get them to turn off is to pump the brake until they turn off. People driving behind you do not know if you are stopping.
Driving my power steering and exterior lighting goes out all the time. Also my passenger air bag says service air bag all the time. My car has also just shut down on me on numerous occasions on the highway etc.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake light stayed illuminated while the vehicle was being accelerated and would turn off when the brakes were applied. The contact had to disconnect the battery to shut the lights off. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in recall 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights). The failure mileage was 89,828.
Re:pontiac 2006 -g6 gtelect. System, elect. Stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control--- this car was recalled for above problems in 2014.at that time i brought car to dealer to be fixed, although the car was not in need of repair because no problems had existed,dealer stated he fixed all recall problems at that time. Now two years later i am experiencing all the listed problems above.i took car to mechanic where he did replace parts but still experiencing problem.it must go back to dealer so problem can be alleviated. Brake lights do not go on when braking also when applying gas they sometimes go on.cruise control is also not working.what's to say that this problem was never fixed in 2014 when the car was recalled due to the fact that i wasn't having any issues at that time.had do i know the work was ever done the first time around since i was not in the service area and i had no problems with the car.what's to say i was handed an itemized list of all corrected parts and indeed it was never fixed.i called pontiac and was told since it was replaced with recall i have to now pay out of pocket. According to nhtsa -they have been working to reduce deaths and injuries on the roadways to make it safer for the public.they also need to be on the customers side and not the side of the dealer.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. After starting the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights would activate intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under the nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (exterior lighting), but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 79,400. Ma 10/15/2015
Purchased new pontiac g6 2006 on june 2, 2007, 72 miles.july 2007, problems with cruise control.contacted reliable pontiac with problem.never returned my call.took it to thompson's placerville, acted like i did not know how to work a cruise control.continued to have electrical problems throughout the vehicle.spoke with david o'keef, pontiac customer service (866) 790-5600, ext 31952, regarding lemon law. I took the vehicle into thompsons on the following dates (there were several more, but i did not receive an invoice from the dealer):7/11/07; 8/10/07; 10/05/07; 10/8/07; 10/20/07; 11/16/07; 12/12/07; 4/8/08; 4/23/08 5/14/08; 5/16/08; 5/31/08; 11/11/08; throughout 2009 and 2010; 4/28/11; 9/6/11; 9/14/11; 12/9/11; and 12/14/11.pulled over by chp several times for brake lights being on, but i was not braking, officer stated vehicle too dangerous to be on road.on 9/6/11, a friend referred me to motortrend recalls.recall date for air bags was 10/31/2006 and exterior lighting: brake lights 1/30/2009.steering needed to be replaced in 2009.i was never contacted by gm or reliable pontiac.vehicle was a costly, safety hazard through 12/14/11.still have issues.extremely inconvenient to keep taking it to the dealer.now i know why i was being flipped off by other drivers on the road, they thought i was "brake" checking them.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving 40 mph when the rear brake lights failed. In addition, the brake lights would illuminate independently without the brakes being applied. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the vehicle was repaired yet the failure recurred shortly thereafter. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) and contacted the manufacturer but was advised that his vehicle was not included in the recall. No assistance was offered.in addition, the contact stated that he was warned by the police for driving with the failure. The failure mileage was 79,932. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that the rear brake lights were illuminated when the brake pedal was not depressed. When the brakes were depressed, the rear brake lights would not illuminate. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer repaired the failure however, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer but was not repaired.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the current mileage was 79,700 and the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
2006 pontiac g6. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement.* ldthe consumer stated the dealership would not honor the no charge provision.
Passenger side headlight low beam bulb socket melted at out going wire. Casues headblight to go out.
The 2006 pontiac's brake lights go on when the brakes are not applied.the cruise control will not engage, andthis occurs intermittently.i'm not sure the brake lights go on when the brakes are applied.this is scary!!!!!!
I have a 2006 pontiac g6, the brake lamps stay on when the brake is not depressed and turn off when the brake is depressed. I went to 2 dealers and have seen many complaints online. They tell me that this is not a mfg defect. Maybe not but it is surely a hazard. This effects my cruise control and prevents it from working because the brake switch sticks as if the brake is being used.i had the brake switch replaced once before but it is happening again. Is there not some recourse for the repair. This has happened about 7 times over the last 6 months.
Have replaced bulbs in headlights and the connectors yet the head lights will still not turn on have to use brights and they sometimes dont work. The fuel sensor on the gas tank keeps causing the check engine light to turn on and causing engine to not function properly. The brake light on the dash board keeps coming on when all brakes have been replaced along with calipers and rotors.
The brake lights on the vehicle come on randomly while driving.this causes the lights to be inoperable while depressing the brake pedal.i have been in several close calls for rear end accidents.stopped by the police on 2 separate occasions.also this is the exact problem that gm has in the 2005-06 pontiac g6 brake light recall notice.i have had the vehicle serviced under recall 2 times now.the fix lasts approximately 3 to 4 months, then the exact same, extremely dangerous, brake light and cruise control issue returns.when the problem occurs the cruise control disengages at random also.this has caused many nerve racking situations when cruise control disengages in traffic while traveling up a hill.gm's fix of applying dielectric grease to the connector is a band aid type fix and is not a remedy for this extremely dangerous recall issue.the newer model g6 vehicles do not have this issue, making it obvious that gm saw a need to fix the problem in house.this problem has been occurring for 4 years at minimum.the car currently has 89k miles and i am the original owner since new.i keep the car in immaculate mechanical condition.this defect needs to be fixed in the correct manner before somebody loses a life.
In november 2007 my wife started experiencing problems with her brake lights on her 2006 g6. She was stopped a couple of times by the local police due to her brake lights staying on constantly. On 12/6/2007 we took our car to a repair shop and paid $106.94 to have it repaired.they r&r'da brake light switch.after that the problem persisted, we took it back and they finally said that they didn't have any idea what was wrong since they replaced the switch a second time. We've continued to have suffer through the problem until a co-worker of my wife's stated that his wife had the same problem and that there was a gm product safety recall on g6's for that problem.today we took our car to a gm dealer and was refused service because our vin number doesn't fall between 64100001 and 64100093.we've experienced all the same problems described in the memo and she's experienced problems on the road (almost being hit from the rear because drivers following her can't tell when she's braking) when traveling because this condition exist. We're simply asking help in getting this situation resolved (getting our car fixed). We've been loyal gm customers up to now, (we also own a bonneville and a chevy van) but with service such as this that situation is likely to change.
Tl ' the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving various speeds, the brake lights on the vehicle would either illuminate randomly or fail to illuminate completely when the brake pedal was depressed.the dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control).the manufacturer was notified.the failure mileage was 101,756.jcc
The brake lamps stay on when i am not depressing the brake and when i do press on the brake pedal they go off and the dealership keeps charging me to fix the problem but it still keeps happening and i have almost been hit in the rear about 70 times so far.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the rear brake lights would illuminate even though the brakes were not engaged. A driver in another vehicle alerted her of the problem. In addition, the brake lights would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights); however the vin was not included. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
The brake lights stick on. When i apply the brake pedal the brake lights go off. There is a connector down on passenger side below radio that i found out was supposedly recalled but nothing is coming up as a recall. I bought this car in 2017 and have had issues since.
Officer told me that the brakes would come on while driving and the brake lights would go off while braking. My cruise control no longer works and i have to push the brakes in further to get the car out of park. The officer stated that the vehicle is unsafe to be operating.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at 45 mph, the brake warning light illuminated when releasing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brakes were repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the brake lights erroneously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the wiring harness needed to be lubricated. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The technician also informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
I was driving my grandparents in my 2006 pontiac g6 and while on the highway my power steering suddenly stopped working. Fortunately i was able to get off and right to a repair shop but this is an extremely unsafe problem to have. I've begun looking into common problems with this car and it seems there are a few other common problems that make this car unsafe to drive and give it a guaranteed expensive repair bill. The interior lights have also apparently shorted out and i will now be checking for a common problem i have heard in which the brake lights may be on even when the brakes are not being applied due to corrosion of a wire. These problems are very serious and could easily cause accidents, especially for a 20 year old first time car buyer like myself.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that when she depressed the brake pedal, the brake lights did not illuminate. The contact also had to apply immense pressure to the brake pedal to get the vehicle out of the park position. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers and each one informed her that the vehicle would need a body control module. The contact was informed of the recall for nhtsa campaign number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting) but was also informed her vin was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 109,000.
The brake lights are illuminated while the brake pedal is not compressed! this problem has been on going since june 2009,the vehicle has had the recalls preformed and the problem with the brake light has not been resolved!!!! this is a safety issue!!!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist warning light illuminated and the vehicle loss power steering. Additionally, the contact stated that there was corrosion on the headlamp wiring harness which caused the headlamps to become inoperable. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v604000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 159,019. Invalid vin.
Brake lights are illuminating when i do not press the brakes...does not illuminate when i do press the brakes, this has resulted in me being rear-ended and has lead to several near accidents. Additionally, the cruise control will not set and it is often difficult for me to put my car into gear without pressing the break all the way to the floor or without restarting my car. The car doesn't always catch the first time i try to start it, the power outlets now are not working in addition the stereo resetting itself and the windshield wiper arm constantly popping off.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that whenever the brakes were depressed, the brake lights would not illuminate and whenever the brake pedal was not being depressed, the brake lights would illuminate due to corrosion of the wiring connector. In addition, the vehicle speed control would not engage due to the corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights) however, his vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 205,302.
I took my vehicle to be inspected by a exxon mechanic and he informed me of one of the recalls on my vehicle (electrical power steering).i contacted the nearest gm dealership in my area requesting information on the recall process.a member of the service team informed me of 3 open recalls on my car.i asked her what are my options. She said the recall parts can be replaced free of charge at theirdealership.i asked her if replacing the car or being reimbursement was an option.she said she never heard of that.after her denying if that was even an option she later informed me that getting reimbursed was a lengthy process.i asked her to point me in the right direction.i was given general motors recall number.i contacted gm and was given the run around after explaining my story to several agents.finally an agent contacted roadside assistance andthe vehicle towed to a dealership.that occurred around 11am.i didn't hear anything fromgm or the dealership until 3 pm the next day.when i called the dealership the service guy had no idea what the car was there for.my car was at the dealership for over 24 hours with know contact info or service request.i called [xxx] at gm and they had no idea where my car was.the car was originally supposed to be sent to criswell chevy dealership.i informed him it was at king buick gmc.we further discussed what i wanted to come out of this and i let him know i felt unsafe driving the car with power steering and transmission issues.he repeatedly asked if i was sure i wanted to be done with the car.he also said he would try his best to resolve the issue but first i needed to give permission to replace the recall parts when we speak with the dealership in the am.i spoke with the dealership the next morning requesting a loaner vehicle and was told i can not get one because my car is out of warranty. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving , brake lights come on ,stay on go off intermittently. Also on off cruise control , car stuck in park , won't release .
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, she applied the brakes however the brake lights did not illuminate. The failure recurred numerous times. The brake lights would sporadically illuminate without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact was informed of a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that her vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 117,000.
The driver side headli headlight has been changed 3 times and the connector changed and it is constantly going out. I went online to see what else to do and it seems like many other people are having a problem too. I change it and within a month to 2 months it will go out again.
Brake lights come on when brake not depressed.brake lights go off when brake pedal is depressed.
I purchased this car from a previous owner about a year ago and i have replace the low beam bulbs 3 times and it only last a few days. I can bang on the headlight and it will come back on for a day or so but then turns off again.it is usually the drivers side but sometimes the passenger side as well.after searching for answers i have heard others complain of the same issue. I am worried that there is a severe electrical issue with these cars that could cause them to go up in flames.
My car is very difficult to shift from park.my brake lights don't work when i push the brake and flash sometimes when i don't push the brake.my cruise control won't set and if it does set, it cuts off with out warning on the highway.
When brake pedal is applied, brake lights go out.when brake pedal released, brake lights go on.reverse of what they should do.
It's starts with being hard to get my car out of gear. Then my cruise control goes out & then my brake light stays on while i'm driving, but when i brake, the light goes off. It's the light at the bottom of my rear window. I can see the reflection in my rear window.
Last night on two occasions my power steering stopped working and the lights on my dashboard went off as well as my headlights. The power steering warning light and battery light came on. Once while pulling into a parking spot i almost hit another vehicle and then again while pulling onto on coming traffic. My car wouldn't turn and there was a bus coming my direction. I could have easily gotten into a serious accident. This problem is very dangerous and scary. I will not be able to drive my car until this problem is solved. Please help!
I purchased this pontiac g6 in 2008 used. At the time, the vehicle had approximately 30,000 miles. Within the first year i noticed my cruise control would stop working. At the time i was unaware that my brake lights were also malfunctioning. I realized this malfunction after being notified by a random person driving behind me on the road. She notified me that when i pressed the brake my lights would not illuminate and when i was not pressing the brake pedal, they were illuminating. A complete reversal. After some research, i realized this was a common problem and there was a recall issued. When i contacted my local dealership i was notified that although my car was the same make and model, it was a gtp and was not covered in the recall. Eventually the dealership decided to perform the recall procedures which only temporarily corrected the problem. Since that original fix, i have had the brake module changed three or four times, taken to two several dealerships and also to a trusted mechanic. No one can get the problem corrected. I am now told there is a chance it is the body control module. I am so tired of spending money to correct a defect in this vehicle with on guarantee of a fix. This car is dangerous to drive and general motors needs to correct this problem. Updated 09/10/13*lj
While driving north on ohio rte. 33 (at 70 mph) on 11/27/2013 , my cruise control disengaged and would not re-engage. I pulled over at the next available exit, shut off my car for about 10 seconds, and restarted. Cruise control was again operational. Given such an isolated incident, i dismissed my concern. However, on 12/16/2013, i was driving eastbound on i-70 (again at 70 mph) and my cruise control again disengaged. I noticed right away and pressed the accelerator to keep my speed up. The three vehicles immediately behind me, including one tractor-trailer and a vehicle operated by one of my family members, noticeably slowed down to add following distance. My cell phone rang, and my passenger answered and put the call on speakerphone. My family members in the vehicle behind me asked what was going on and indicated that my brake lights were still on, although no pressure was being applied. Apparently, this is the reason that the vehicles behind me were slowing down - they thought i was slowing down, even though i was not! i pulled off at the next exit to again shut off and restart my car. My passenger claimed that something smelled hot (possibly brakes), although i cannot offer verification of this. After restarting and re-entering i-70, cruise control worked and brake lights were reported by following family members to work properly.
Once again gm has issued a recall for 2006 pontiac g6's for brake light issues, cruise control, and difficulties getting the car out of the park position. The brake lights randomly illuminate while pressing the gas and shut off when i press the brake. The cruise control will randomly disengage as well. Once again my vin is not covered under the recall. How is this possible? the symptoms i've experienced are identical to the recall. Both recalls to be exact.the same make, model and year of car with identical problems but i'm not covered and the gm reps are no help. This is my second complaint. I know for a fact that there are other people out there having this same problem.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while the brake lamps failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was being depressed. The lamps would illuminate when the brake pedal was not being depressed. In addition, the cruise control would not engage and when shifting out of park, extreme force had to be applied to the brakes. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnosis and a wiring harness for the cruise control was replaced. The bulbs were also replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the brakes were depressed however the brake lights did not illuminate. Also, the brake lights would sporadically illuminate without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the bpp switch needed to be re-calibrated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
Brakes lights continuously stay while driving or parked. Once the brake is pressed then it cuts off. The brake lights will randomly come and go off from time to time.
I previously leased a 2005 pontiac g6, and loved the car very much. Through my lease, i just had one issue, which was covered under the warranty. Since the return of that lease, i purchased a 2006 g6 because i really enjoyed the car. However, i am now experiencing the same issue with this car as well.the issue is regarding the brake lights.the brake lights will illuminate without pressing the brake pedal.the danger occurs when fellow drivers are unaware if the brakes are truly being pressed.with the 2005, this problem progressed where i actually pressed the brake lights would actually go off, which was extremely dangerous.i assume that since i have owned two cars, and both have now had this problem, that it is a wide-spread issue. So, i conducted some research, and found that appears to be the case. I found information regarding a recall on this issue on several websites, noting that the recall began in february of 2009, and also provided information to call pontiac about it. Upon calling this number, there were no recalls found regarding my car.i found it troublesome that i found recalls in research, but nothing was issued through pontiac, so i e-mailed them about the issue on 08/05/09.they responded with a phone call to inform me there was no recall on my car.since it is a very serious problem, i have been waiting since for a recall; however there has not been one issued as of yet, so i am hoping this information might help. Some of the recall information that i found was at the following locations: http://www.internetautoguide.com/auto-recalls/09-int/2006/pontiac/g6/index.html (recall id# 69074) http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm (nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000).
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the brake lamps illuminated when the brake pedal was not being depressed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that a dielectric lubricant needed to be applied to the connector to prevent corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000 and the current mileage was 145,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights erroneously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the brake switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 80,030.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6/v6. The contact stated that while driving various speeds another driver advised her that the brake lights were on and she was not depressing the brakes. When she did apply the brakes they would not light up. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that her vehicle was not included in any recalls and to take the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 14,889.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the rear brake lights failed to illuminate however, they did illuminate whenever the brake pedal was not being engaged. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign number:09v036000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was scheduled for diagnostic testing and to be repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Recall 13036 including special coverage 16188 did not fix my vehicle.my vehicle has the following problems...-service brake lamps illuminate when the service brakes are not being applied-service brake lamps will not illuminate when the service brakes are applied-cruise control will not engage(the above conditions have happened when the car is in motion, stationary, on streets, highways, turning and braking.)-vehicle will shift out of park without the service brakes being appliedthese above conditions are the exact conditions that recall 13036 was to have fixed. The dealership addressed this recall earlier this year, and the vehicle is still having problems.i cannot get my vehicle back from the dealership because it is a violation of federal law to deliver the vehicle to me until the defect is remedied.service technician says the bcm (body control module) needs replaced.the vehicle went in for recall, the recall didnt fix the problem. I took the vehicle back and am told that 1) the problem is the bcm and 2) i cant have the vehicle back until the problem is fixed.i am not satisfied.the vehicle problem is not remedied.i am having to pay to get the vehicle remedied.pontiac customer service refers me to the nhtsa.the vehicle is a safety hazard to the driver and any passengers, as well as fellow motorists around the vehicle.i am upset that a large corporation would not take the time to make sure my vehicle is safe, after not fixing a recall.the nhtsa campaign id number for this recall is 14v252.thank you
Takata recallfirst noticed problem january 2012.i had to press on brake pedal really hardto shift out of park and brake pedal would make a noise when i first pushed on it.cruise control would disengage while in use or would not work at all.not sure if brake lights were improperly working at this time or not.took car to gm dealership 3 times before it seemed to be fixed.forward to october of 2015 and issue is back. The same symptoms but the only reason i discovered the brake lights constantly being on is i was at gas station and got out of my car as it was idle and in park to throw something away and noticed during the day my tail lights were on and very bright.took it to a mechanic immediately and as i pushed on the brake pedal, my brake lights went off.the shop put in a new brake light switch and that did not fix the issue. Can.of drive the car as it is too dangerous.
The first instance that i was made aware of this issue was when a police officer pulled me over to question the brake lights issue of them not coming on while i was stopped.it appeared that they were just not working, however the issue initially went away and i was not made aware of the brake lights working intermittently for a year after that.occasionally other drivers have signaled that there is something amiss with the brake lights.however, it appears that now that the car is at 100,000+ miles, the issue with the brake lights is now constant.the issue does not disappear and reappear.we have now had another driver follow the car to test the brake lights, and it is exactly that the lights are on continuously while driving and occasionally turn off and then when the brakes are pressed, the lights turn off, and so on.it appears that the contact is incorrect between the brake pedal and the brake lighting.it appears that the exact issue that i am experiencing is described by:nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000however, my car's vin is not included in the stated impacted population, however the manufacturer does state that the issue could afflict more cars, but that the primary period in which this manufacturing issue occurred was addressed.i would argue that point as it appears that this car is impacted by this without any recourse.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the rear brake light illuminated without the brake pedal being engaged. The contact was alerted by another driver of the malfunction. In addition, there were several attempts made before the gear selector would shift out of park, which occurred only when the rear brake light was illuminated. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) however the contact's vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph at night, she applied the brakes and the brakelights did not work. The dealer was contacted and stated that this vehicle was not included in the following recall: nhtsa campaign id number 09v036000, exterior lighting brake lights. The vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms that were in the recall. There have been no diagnostic testing and no repairs to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 64000 and the current mileage was 64074.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The brake lamps would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed.the brake light switch has been replaced three times by midas mechanic shop.a technician from the dealer stated that his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall # 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) the failure mileage was 99,000. Updated 01/05/10updated 01/07/10.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the brake lights illuminated but she was not applying pressure to the brake pedal. The contact stated that when she applied pressure to the brake pedal the lights turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brake position sensor was reset and lubricated. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time where the technicians replaced the brake position sensor. The failure occurred a third time. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they performed a technical service bulletin sb-08-05-22-009a repair, service brakes, hydraulic switches, brake light and replaced the brake position sensor. The vehicle experienced the failure four times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the service bulletin repairs were performed a second time. The contact stated that the traction control light also illuminated on the dashboard. The manufacturer was contacted and extended the warranty which covered the repairs. The warranty expired and the contact experienced the failure a five times. The manufacturer stated that nhtsa campaign 09v036000 ( exterior lighting:brake lights) was related; however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and above, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. In addition, the contact noticed that the brake lights would not illuminate and they would flicker on and off. When driving without the brakes depressed, the brake lights would illuminate abnormally.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised him that the connector had corroded and needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
This pontiac g6 was taken to dealer on three occasions for the same complaint. 9/23/2009.the first occasion, the vehicle's cruise control did not work and the gearshift was very difficult to move out of park.on one occasion the car had to be left at work site as gear shift could not be moved until the next morning.last, several people told me that brake lights were on while driving and turned off when applying the brakes; all the symptoms of the recall #09v036000second occasion: it was taken to dealer again 6/20/2011 for the same symptomsthe dielectric lubricant suggested in the recall was applied both times and complaints cured.third occasion: the vehicle is going into dealer 6/11/2012 for the same complaints..
Brakelights not functioning properly!brake lights eitherwas on all the time or flickered. The dealer has been great by putting me in alt transportaion ,but seemedthe problem only existedwith me for they did nothave the problem with the car while in their possesion, but when i pickedup my car the problem was again there. They have replaced the brake light switch,abs module, andreprogrammed the bcm. But theproblem still existed.very dangerous, no onecouldtellwhenstopping ,slowing or going or just riding thebrakes.this has to be addressed .
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights stay on while the vehicle was being driven and then went off when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake lights wires were corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights). The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 91,000. Updated 10/3/12 consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 10/09/2012
When i arrived at work, a person who had been following me drove up and informed me that the brake lights on my 2006 pontiac g6 came on while i was driving and went off when i applied the brake. The cruise control also didn't work. I subsequently found out that there is a recall for 8012 pontiac g6s (nhtsa campaign id number 09v036000) for the same problem. For some reason, my 2006 g6 isn't one of those vehicles. I had to pay 254 dollars at a gm service center to have the problem repaired. I'm curious why my g6 isn't also covered by the recall as it obviously suffers from the same '!@#$% design..
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brakes were applied. The contact also stated that the brake lights remained illuminated when the brakes were not applied. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 142,499.
Gm not recognizing a larger vin # range for nhtsa campaign id number :09v036000this involves brake illumination activating when brake pedal is not depressed and the brake lights to go off when braking. Issue is due to corrosion on wires.
Brake lights not working properly, have to press brake pedal extremely hard to get out of park, and cruise control not functioning properly as well. Brake lights illuminate whenever they want to. Brake lights may or may not work when brake pedal pressed. Also the brake lights come on at random times while driving witch, could result in a fatality...... G.m. Is saying my car should not be affected due to my vin #. If that's the case why is my car having the exact stated problems in the recall . Nhtsa # is 09v036000.. Thanks for any help you can send my way....
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while drivingapproximately 25 mph the contact was stopped by a police officer and informed that his brake lights were on.the contact viewed a brake light recall on the website which was directly related to the failure. An authorized dealer was notified and stated that his vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall id number 09v036000, exterior lighting:brake lights. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileages were unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact was unable to move the gear shifter out of park. After applying excessive pressure to the brake pedal, the contact was able to move the gear shifter. The contact then noticed that the exterior brake lights would illuminate without depressing the brakes and would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact was a mechanic and stated that he replaced the brake light switch but the failure continued after the repair. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,500.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. She stated that the brake lampsilluminate when the brake pedal has not been depressed, or the lamps illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed.she contacted the dealer in reference to recall # 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights),the technician concluded that because the vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall, she was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. She was awaiting a response from the manufacturer.the failure and current mileages were 40,000. Updated 12/22/09 updated 12/222/09.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the third brake light would remain illuminated despite if the vehicle was turned on or off. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was advised of a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v03600 (exterior lighting: brake lights). The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 84,000.updated 02/27/12 *ljthe consumer has since unplugged the light to stop it from draining the battery.updated 02/28/12
My wife purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 in sept. 2007.2 weeks after we purchased the car the brake lights didn't work correctly.they would either come on and stay on or blink off and on while driving.we've taken the car in at least 9 times and the problems still exist. This issue has become a safety hazard and i'm worried that someone will rear-end us while my son and daughter are in the back seat.we've contacted gm twice now and nothing seems to be done.they replaced numerous parts and nothing seems to fix the problem.there are a number of other g6 owners that are experiencing the exact same issue.gm has issued a recall, which they applied a lubricant to the wiring; this has not even began to solve this issue.to me this was the least expensive recall that could be issued and was accepted for some reason.something needs to be done before this gets out of hand.what will it take for gm to accept responsibility for the poor product they produced? it's a no wonder why more consumers purchase foreign cars over our own.we don't stand behind our products.this is a serious issue and needs to be addressed.my 2 year old daughter and son ride in the back seat of this car.they are very important to my family.this needs to be addressed now.
I drive a 2006 pontiac g6 with a little more than 60,000 on it. In the last few weeks, my brake lights have come on without the brake pedal being pressed. The lights stay on until i press the brake pedal, at which time the brake lights go off. It's gotten to the point that the brake lights come on every 5-6 seconds, at which time i have to press the pedal to "reset" them. This problem -- the exact opposite of what brake lights are designed to do -- has nearly caused two accidents. On oct. 19, 2009, i took my vehicle to the dealership where i bought it, and was told that the sway bar and tie rods needed to be replaced. I was told that would fix the problem. It didn't. I then was told that my brakes -- front and rear-- needed to be replaced. On oct. 29, 2009, i replaced the front brakes but not the rear -- my brake mechanic said the rear brakes had at least 20,000 miles left on them. None of these repairs fixed the problem (and none of the old parts are available). This did not surprise me, as none of the repairs had anything to do with electrical wiring. Having done some research, i found that there is a gm recall for my very problem (recall # 09v036000). The recall began on feb. 17, 2009. I called pontiac about the problem and was told by customer service that because my vin was not part of the recall, they were not responsible for the problem. I asked whether it was possible that another pontiac g6, not listed in the recall, could have the same problem as those recalled. I was told that was not possible. The arrogance of pontiac has baffled and upset me, and i am to the point where i have contacted legal counsel. If i am involved in an accident because of this problem, i could be at fault and i can't afford a lawsuit.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was braking from approximately 65 mph when he discovered that the brake lights were not illuminating. On occasion, the brake lights would remain illuminated without the brakes being depressed. The contact was able to locate nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights) but was advised by the dealer that his vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The brake lamps are not operating properly. The brake lamps are illuminated when the brake pedal has not been depressed, or the lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. My brake lamps actually turn off when i press them and are on otherwise. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park.the cruise control will sometimes disengage sometimes on its own as well.
2006 g6 pontiac. Consumer writes in regards to brake lights constantly staying on and recall *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the recall performed due to finding information on the internet. When the consumer and his grandson arrive at the dealer, they were informed gm would not cover the recall.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lamps remained illuminated when the brake pedal was not depressed. The contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal to shift gears into the park position. Brake lamps that are not operating properly could fail to warn another driver of the braking status and could also lead to a crash. She notified the manufacturer in reference to recall # 09v036000, exterior lighting, brake lights; however,they confirmed that her vin was excluded and ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs have been made. The vin was not available. The current and failure mileages were 58,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving the brake lights continuously stayed illuminated and once the brakes were engaged the brake lights turn off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at unknown speeds, the brake lights failed. The dealer was contacted and advised they were unable to provide any assistance. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 87,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that he was stopped by the police because it appeared he was riding the brakes as his brake lights illuminate whenever the vehicle is on. The contact suspected there was corrosion in a wiring connector that caused the brake lamps to illuminate. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a mechanic at that time. The manufacturer was contacted about the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) however, the manufacturer advised that despite experiencing the exact same failure as listed in the recall, the contact's vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. When the brake pedal was depressed, the rear brake lights would not illuminate. When the brake pedal was not being depressed, the rear brake lights would erroneously remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to tinney gmc (11249 west carson city rd, greenvale, mi) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced in august of 2014 per nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (exterior lighting) for the same failure; however, the remedy was insufficient. The vehicle had been serviced for the same failure on seven separate occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the continuing failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Cruise stopped working, brake lights came on when pedal not depressed, and off when depressed exactly as described in recall #09v036000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the brake lights failed to function when depressing the brake pedal. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact also stated the brake light would turn off when applying the brakes and would remain illuminated when the brakes were not being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the brake switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that there was an intermittent issue with the brakes on her vehicle.whenever she depressed the brake pedal, the brake lights would dim.whenever she depressed the accelerator pedal, the brake lights would illuminate.the dealer stated that she would have to pay $95 per hour to have the vehicle inspected.the contact declined service and the issue seemed to have corrected itself the following day.on june 23, 2009, the failure recurred.the dealer and manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 09v036000.the current mileage was approximately 60,000 and failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
My 2006 pontiac g6 brake lights are reversed.when i'm driving, they are constantly on and when i stopped they turn off.it seems to be an intermittent thing that my dealer has attempted to fix twice.my vehicle is now at the dealer for a 3rd time.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, he was informed that the brake lights were illuminating when the brakes were not being depressed. The vehicle was driven to an authorized dealer where it was confirmed that the brake switch failed and resulted in the cruise control failing also.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) and the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 94,000. The vin was not available. ..updated 11/14/12 updated 11/19/2012
Please reference nhtsa campaign id number 09v036000. On 2/17/09, gm recalled 8,012 2005-2006 pontiac g6 vehicles, because the brake lamps would not operate properly due to 0 corrosion in a wiring connector. Symptoms include brake lamps illuminating when brake pedal is not depressed, brake lamps failing to illuminate when brake pedal is depressed, cruise control will not engage and greater than normal brake force is required to shift vehicle out of park. I was informed that my 2006 pontiac g6 was not included in this recall, vin [xxx] . However, my vehicle is experiencing the exact problems as described in the recall notice. I contacted gm's owner center to try and get my vehicle covered. The gm representative (ted) advised me that i must first have the pontiac (gm) dealer perform a diagnostic test at my expense, and that, depending on the outcome of the diagnostic test, gm may or may not cover my vehicle. Since this is a documented safety issue, i find gm's response to be completely unacceptable. I am therefore requesting that nhtsa require gm to cover the cost of needed repairs for any gm vehicle that has this problem. As noted in the recall notice, "brake lamps that are not operating properly may not warn a driver in a following vehicle of the braking status and could lead to a crash without prior warning". This is a serious safety issue and i find it unacceptable that gm would not repair, at their expense, any vehicle with this problem.thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving 35 mph when she was informed that her brake lights were sporadically illuminating when driving but when braking, the lights would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure would occur intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that she sometimes was unable to move the gear shift selector from park unless the brakes were firmly and steadily applied. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was able to locate a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000- exterior lighting: brake lights) but was advised that her vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 43,380 and the current mileage was 43,416.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the vehicle was stationary, the brake lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was repaired twice, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owned a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at various speeds, when attempting to make a left or right turn, an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel. The contact stated that the vehicle veered to the right causing the contact to lose control. The vehicle went into an embankment and crashed into several trees. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.updated 03/24/15*lj updated 10/15/15
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights illuminated while she was driving and would turn off when the contact depressed the brake pedal. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights). The contact also stated that when the vehicle was shifted into park, she had to apply great force to the brake pedal to shift out of park. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000 and the current mileage was approximately 113,000.updated 02/07/11 updated 02/14/11
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at any speed and depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights went off and came back on when the brake pedal was released. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the roy robinson chevrolet dealer (6616 35th ave, ne, marysville, wa 98271), but the failure could not be duplicated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the gear was placed in neutral while the engine was running. The technician diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and issued a "special repair notice to the vehicle owners". The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that when accelerating, the brake lights would illuminate intermittently causing following vehicles to believe he was braking. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and they advised him that they would have to apply a special lubricant to the lights. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was also contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The vin was unavailable.updated 3/28/11 updated 05/13/11
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake light remained illuminated when the brakes were not engaged. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included innhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 39,300. Updated 09/11/14*lj updated1/5/15
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights illuminated intermittently when the brake pedal had not been applied.the contact also stated that the cruise control was inoperable. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , etc) and contacted two local dealers who had not yet received instructions to remedy the recalled vehicles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired.updated 9/8/14 updated 1/8/2015
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated he was informed by another driver that his brake lights remained illuminated even when the brake pedal was not depressed.the manufacturer advised that although there was a recall for the failure, his vin was not included in nhtsa recall campaign id number 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 79,500.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the brake lights would constantly illuminate unless the brake pedal was engaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the body control module was replaced. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights). The failure mileage was 51,614 and the current mileage was 80,000. Updated 08/05/11*ljupdated 08/15/11
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the brake lights illuminated. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lights failed to illuminate. The dealer diagnosed that the wiring harness failed. The failure mileage was 126,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the contact wasdriving approximately 45 mph, the rear brake light remainedilluminated until the brake pedal was engaged. The manufacturerwas notified of the failure which they informed that the ownerwould be responsible for the service repair expense. The contactstated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights). The vin was excludedfrom the recall defect. The vehicle had not been repaired at thetime of the complaint. The failure mileage was 47,000.
Brakes are illuminated when foot is not on brake pedal and brake lights are off when foot is applied at the brake pedal. This is a safety issue!!!!! if needed to apply brakes in a fast manner a following car could rear-end the pontiac g6. Obviously i'm not the only person with this issue. So why hasn't something been done to make pontiac recall the brake sensor relay before people are involved in car accidents?the "recall" to add dielectric lubricant to the connector to prevent corrosion is not working!!!!! i should not have to worry about when my brakes lights are illuminated automatically. I have been to the dealership numerous times to have dielectric grease put on the connector. I really hope that the nhtsa can push this issue with the 2006 pontiac g6 brake lights being illuminated while brake pedal is not pressed. Pontiac recalled the first 93 manufactured pontiac g6's for 2006 but what about the others that have the same problem???????? exterior lighting:brake lights recall for 2006 pontiac g6recall announced: january 30 2009nhtsa reference: #09v036000number affected: 8,012summary: gm is recalling 8,012 my 2005-2006 pontiac g6 vehicles. The brake lamps may not operate properly because of corrosion in a wiring connector. Corrosion in the connector could cause the brake lamps to illuminate when the brake pedal has not been depressed, or the lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park.consequence: brake lamps that are not operating properly may not warn a driver in a following vehicle of the braking status and could lead to a crash without prior warning.fix: dealers will apply a dielectric lubricant to the connector to prevent corrosion.the recall began on february 17, 2009.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at night, both rear tail lights remained illuminated when depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake switch module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred twice. The contact called gilland chevrolet gmc at (877) 666-7521 (located at 3071 us-231, ozark, al 36360) and was informed to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (exterior lighting:brake lights), but the repair did not correct the failure. When the brake pedal was depressed, the exterior brake lights failed to illuminate. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in wisconsin where it was diagnosed that the brake light switch needed to be replaced, but it was not covered under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000.
Grinding noise when changing gears on 6 speed manual transmission.clicking or popping noises from transmission when taking foot off of gas.transmission has a very poor feel generally and generally feels disconnected from the vehicle.grinding is more apparent with low speed shifts or when turning.the second complaint is that the fog light button and the seat heater switch get noticeably hot while driving with the lights on.the third complaint is that the dash lights do not go on when you put the lights on manually during the day.
The power steering in my car has locked up twice in the past 3 weeks.the first time i had just made a right turn out of a parking lot onto a busy city street and was probably going between 25-30mph when a message on my dash appeared for "power steering" and my steering wheel suddenly locked up.after finally managing to safely pull over i shut the vehicle off to call for help.within 5 mins of their arrival, the vehicle was turned back on and power steering was working again. Two weeks later, waiting to make a right out of parking lot onto the same busy city street, my steering wheel locked up again just as i was pulling out.there was a car behind me and cars on the road quickly approaching.i was a sitting duck with my front bumper half way into the street with nowhere to go and zero steering power to turn the wheel.it was terrifying! luckily, with help of strangers we were able to get back into the parking lot without further incident.my vehicle had a recall through gm (n140116) that was repaired by the dealer in november 2014 to correct sudden loss of power steering.clearly this did not fix the problem and is a huge safety concern for all drivers.this ongoing problem has continuously been reported as a safety issue by vehicle owners experiencing the same problem for several years after the so-called recall was completed.the repairs did not fix the problem and gm should absolutely be responsible for correcting this and have refused to do so.my paperwork from the original recall repair says there is no expiration date so why will they not honor this, i do not understand.
The steering would lock up in the middle of traffic. Car will cut off in the middle of turning and would cause a accident.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the plastic tube that connected to the fuel pump was cracked and leaking. The dealer was notified who advised replacing the fuel pump. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who replaced the fuel pump. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for inspection and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 144,000.
We first started noticing a strong gasoline smell after adding gas to the g6 back in april. At first we thought it was just residual fumes from having recently adding gas.after this we noticed the smell all the time whether we were adding gas or not.we know that the gas is leaking out because we can put gas in the car, the message will show 100 miles to empty, drive 2-3 miles and it drops down to 75 miles to empty.this issue has steadily gotten worse and we are concerned for our safety when in the vehicle.we called our local dealership and they state that there is a recall for a leaking fuel pump on the g5 model, the 2007 g6, and several other models but not the 2006 g6.in our internet search we have found a significant number of other 2006 g6 owners with this same issue and receiving the same answer from the dealership.a vehicle that is leaking gas is a disaster waiting to happen.gm needs to include the 2006 g6 in the recall to prevent loss of life.
Car smells like gas is leaking at all times. Even when parked. Can't park in the garage because it makes my home smell like gas.
Pontiac g6 issue: fuel gauge wouldn't work as there was gasoline in the car but the fuel gauge wouldn't establish how much gasoline in the tank. I had to get it fix.
Gas smell coming for the car, obvious gas leak around fuel tank.there has been a recall for the 2007 and newer models but not the 2006.this is very dangerous.
My car begin to smell like gas. Once the smell was noticed fuel was seen by a mechanic friend slowly dripping from the area of the fuel tank when the car was off. When cranking my car the drip speed increased. After dropping and looking at the fuel tank it was found that the housing around the fuel pump is cracked.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6. For the last few months it has been smelling like gas. I cannot find any leaking under the hood or the car. The odor is continuously getting stronger and the car is hesitating to start. There are way too many complaints regarding this issue and someone is bound to get hurt (vapors/fire).
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline fuel odor emitting from the vehicle. The contact also noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000 and the current mileage was 117,324.
Smelled gas approximately a month ago. I thought someone was stealing my gas. I bought a gas cap that locks but my gas was still vanishing. Today, i had puddles within an hour of the car sitting. The gas leak is all other my muffler and exhaust system. This is a serious hazard therefore i will not drive it. The car is only 2 years old.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and a fuel odor was present. The contact discovered a fuel leak. The dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,517.updated 11/21/14updated 12/11/14
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the fuel pump leaked over the engine and on the ground which could potentially cause a fire. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed of a fuel pump recall (not in nhtsa database). The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the recall only affected g5 models. The failure mileage was approximately 64,700.
I live in south florida, owner of a 2006 pontiac g6,i noticed a fuelsmell from the inside of the car,and rear wheel-well,also would not start on first attempt,startson second attempt . Looked online found a recall on 2007 pontiac g5 regarding this issue,nhtsa campaign number: 09v41900, in hot weather states with other gm vehicles , obviously this is a common problem and a recall should address it, it is a very dangerous situation.i did some research and seen numerous post and a high failure rate of a plastic fitting on the fuel pump. This needs to be addressed to gm as a possible fire hazard and a recall in place to save lives!!http://www.carsafetyreference.com/pontiac-g6-2007/fuel-system/http://www.g6ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8241http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2007/pontiac/g6/fuel+system.
I have two complaints. I have a 2006 pontiac g6. It has 107,000 miles, they are all highway miles. My fuel tank recently started leaking alot of gas. I took it to the mechanic and he said that is not something that i could have caused and that it is a defective part. I am very concerned because my car can catch on fire. The second is the power steering has been bad since i bought the car, they just keep telling me they can't find anything wrong with it. What can i do to get this resolved? the power steering just locks up sometimes and i have to turn my car off and back on to make it work properly. The power steering light always comes on.
I was driving and pulling up to the turning lane to make a left turn when all of a sudden the car lost power steering and i nearly crashed into the fence of a corner house.also has a problem a strong smell if gas after the car is shutoff and have been told it has a crack in the lines that run on top of the fuel tank and the smell is from gas leaking out of the crack an spraying the top if the tank.i have read online that many people have experienced both of these problems with their 2006 pontiac g6.
Has strong odor of raw fuel, hooked to tech2 no error codes, replaced gas cap-issue not fixed, after further inspection visible gas leak from top of the gas tank.gm has recalled 2007 g5's for same problem...they need to address this issue as i've seen many complaints online.no one wants a bomb on wheels on the road.
I am smelling a gasoline smell all the time.when it is running or when it is parked and has not been started all day.
I have a 06 pontiac g6 w/ 20k miles. At 4k miles it went to the dealership for a cd player problem. Now i have more problems. 3 weeks ago we went to use the vehicle and the battery was dead. It was towed to dealership and batt. Found to be bad. Last monday 29th we found the battery to be dead again so it was towed back to te dealership again. Once again battery was bad and replaced. Then we had been noticing problems with the fuel range, mileage and low fuel light. You would be driving and the gas gauge would say you had 1/4 tank left and 39 miles to empty. You drive a mile and the gauge is on empty and it says low fuel!!! the dealership says " no problem found, working as manf. Built" then it would say you have x amount of miles to empty then the number would jump up and down. Took to dealership who said. " no problem found, working as manf. Built". I picked it up from the dealership and it said 206 miles to empty, i drove a half mile and it said 180 miles to empty. Then drove a quarter mile and it said 193 miles to empty. This was under normal speeds and acceleration. My dealership finally refused to work on the vehicle so i took it to another dealership who said "cannot duplicate the problem" so i dropped it off to have the oil changed. Come back 15 hours later and the battery was dead. Towed to the dealership again. They replaced the battery again. I picked it up once again and the fuel mileage said 142 i drove a half mile and it went to 130 i drove a quarter mile and it said 126 miles and then i drove 700 feet and it said 116 miles. I drove it back to the dealership and when i stopped i had 131 miles to empty. This car has been in the shop every day since monday the 29th.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt.while driving the vehicle off the dealer lot at approximately 2 mph, there was an electrical failure with the power windows.in addition, the cell phone charger fuse continued to blow out.the dealer stated that they would make repairs under warranty.there was bubbling in the paint job that was also repaired under warranty.whenever the vehicle is started, the stereo changes from xm fm to am.the screen for the xm radio is blank, the clock is always behind, and the fuel gauge never works properly.it is difficult to tell exactly how much fuel is in the vehicle.the engine ticks periodically and it sometimes stalls upon starting.the nuts in the door loosen every two weeks and make a loud clunking sound when they are coming loose.there is also something wrong with the power steering.the failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 18,000. Update 09/10/08 *cwthe power steering failed and was replaced, but it still was not right.the drive shaft began to unusual noises. Updated 09/10/08.
Fuel pump assembly is cracked and leaking gasoline regardless of speed. Gasoline runs down tank near exhaust system.pump is not in an area of the car where normal wear and tear is expected.
I bought my g6 gtp when it first came out in 2006. Since then i've had numerous problems with my vehicle. First there was a problem with the paint on the car, it looked like water spots. I took it in to the dealer 2weeks after i bought it. After many attempts they were able to get the spots off but they have slowly came back. Second myspeakers blew after 1 month of having my car. They were replaced. Third, my two front lights must of had tiny holes because they would get really foggy after taking my car to the carwash. They had to be replaced also. Fourth time i received a letter for a recall due to a bad mounting of the sunroof hose. It stained my headliner and had to be replaced. I had to take my car back like 3 times because after replacing the headliner they apparently didn't put things back how they should therefore on rainy days the water would come inside my car through various places. Finally they got it right and it was rain free inside my vehicle. Fifth, my transmission gave out on me twice. Six, when i turn my wheel it makes this horrible popping noise, very irritating. Seventh, my about a month now my car had been smelling alot like gas, not to mention i have a 2yr old and a 7month old that are always in the car. I regret buying this vehicle and i'm very concerned for my family and myself! there should definitely be a recall on this gas problem. If anyone can help me please all of us that own these pontiac g6 please do!
Gas smell at tank. Started notice 2-3 years ago. Do not notice a drip. Very noticeable after start and after parking @ 40000 miles. Confident it is the crack in fuel pump line. Hesitant to start first try but will start second try.
1. A few months after the warranty ran out i noticed a cracking in the paint on the hood only. The car is washed and waxed regularly with no unusual products. Paint has continued to deteriorate on the hood only (rest of the car is fine) and is now chipping through the clear coat entirely and to color underneath. I expect this will soon be flaking right off! 2. Around same time paint problem started, cd player stopped working. 3. Have experienced intermittent electrical shorts/problems with the console and have had to reset the clock and temp many times in addition to faulty "service airbag soon" warning that comes on then and disappears for months at a time. 4. Within last few months, have begun smelling strong odor of gasoline outside the car even several hours after it has been turned off...fuel fill ups don't increase or dissipate this. Smell seems to be getting worse (intensifying) over time, however, although i cannot detect a leak or any noticeable change in the fuel economy. 5. Several months after warranty ended began having difficulty starting car on "hot starts"...car cranks but doesn't ignite (same in hot and cold weather). This became more frequent until suddenly it completely reversed itself. Now "hot" starts are generally fine, cranking and non ignition typically happens on "cold" starts (same in hot and cold weather). For a car purchased with 29k miles and is now only at 66k i say this is deplorable! all these things occurred after 36k warranty ended but within the first 20-30k miles put on car. Ridiculous! my last car was a plymouth and ran fine well over 100k (only major job was replacing timing belt @ 100k)...i don't think i can anticipate the same kind of longevity from this car. Considering the other serious problems raised concerning steering and everything else, i don't know what to do with it.
When i first purchased the car it only had 10 miles on it and within the next 6 months it would not start and had to be towed to the dealership 3 times.the first 2 times i was told that there was some loose wiring or that the wire was to close to a component and the component melted the plastic covering the wires.the third time i was told there was a problem with the security information but, it was corrected.then at 40,000 miles the car started jerking whenever i drove it.it seemed as if the gas was not getting to the engine quick enough (i'm not a mechanic) then the mileage went considerably down.for a full tank of gas i used to get 451 miles this is told through the fuel monitor that is in the car.but, after this began occurring the monitor would state 239 miles after i filled it up!i have had to fill-up 6 times in 2 weeks.when a tank of gas used to last 2 weeks for me.i went to the dealership that i purchased the vehicle from and was told that i am no longer under warranty so they would have to charge me to diagnose the vehicle.once they diagnosed the car they stated that it was the catalytic converter and the would replace free of charge and that i would not have to pay for the diagnostic test either.while i was ecstatic to know that they were going to fix my vehicle at no charge to me, warning bells did sound off immediately. When i received the invoice back from them it stated that these items were replaced:oxidation catalytic converter, 2 gaskets, 1 pipe and 2 manifold core chg.and after all of this work which took from 8:30a.m to 2:00pm, my mileage monitor is now reporting 300 miles for a full tank of gas when originally i was getting 451.after reading all of these complaints re. This vehicle i am just disgusted.i will review this site when purchasing my next vehicle which i think will be pretty soon.
Raw fuel smell coming from 2006 pontiac g6 and lose of power.i have read in some online forums and this seems to be a problem with others g6's also.most have stated that this could be a possible crack in fuel line.
My car has a very bad smell of gasoline. It sometimes leave a small puddle of gasoline, but only when parked on an incline nose first. It was suggested to me that it may be a plastic connection from the fule tank to the fuel line. I also understand that gm has recalled certain cars for the same problem, but not the g-6. It would cost approx, 800.00 for repair.
The problem first appeared in may of 2011. I usually leave my car outside. I had family visiting from out of town and my family was givin one of our vehicles to drive. My car was then put in the garage for a short time and this intense smell appeared. We first thought something was spilled in the garage.... We searched and found nothing.after our visitors left, it wasn't until mid august that the car ended up in the garage; again the intense smell of fuel was present in a very short period of time.... It was at that time that we discovered it was the car. I took it to the dealer and ironically, the man ahead of me ( with a pontiac g6 ) was bringing his car in for and intense fuel smell coming from his car. I left the car with the dealer and checked online for any service bulletins on the vehicle. I discovered that there was. In fact, a service bulletin issued in the pontiac g6 for cracked fuel pumps,and this was confirmed by the dealer.in the end, i had to pay $291.01 to repair the fuel pump on a car with only 41000 miles- (gm says they split the bill50/50 in good faith. ) i will tell you that this will end up being a recall in the coming year because someone will be injured or killed by ignoring this problem... I would still be driving around with this crack fuel pump had my car never been put in a garage.i have been a loyal gm customer for more than 25 years and have had every one of them leave me stranded at least 4 times- replaced a transmission on my 98 blazer at 70,000 miles - and don't get me started on the 1986 chevy z24. I have put up with a lot with all the gm vehicles i have owned - and i almost bought a new buick regal that was on the lot while waiting for my car the be checked in.. But i think it's about time to check outwhat toyota or honda has to offer....just had enough.
I live in south florida, owner of a 2006 pontiac g6,i noticed a fuelsmell from the inside of the car,and rear wheel-well,also would not start on first attempt,startson second attempt . Looked online found a recall on 2007 pontiac g5 regarding this issue,nhtsa campaign number: 09v41900, in hot weather states with other gm vehicles , obviously this is a common problem and a recall should address it, it is a very dangerous situation.i did some research and seen numerous post and a high failure rate of a plastic fitting on the fuel pump. This needs to be addressed to gm as a possible fire hazard and a recall in place to save lives!!http://www.carsafetyreference.com/pontiac-g6-2007/fuel-system/http://www.g6ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8241http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2007/pontiac/g6/fuel+system.
In april i started to notice a faint smell of gasoline emanating from the rear of my vehicle. Thinking nothing of it i paid little mind. As the months have gone by i have noticed the smell has gotten worse and now fuel drips from the back of the fuel tank in small quantities after being driven for even a small amount of time. Researching on forums i have found much talk of this same problem as shown: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/pontiac/g6/fuel+systemhttp://www.g6ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2647this seems to the average observer to be directly linked to the current expansion campaign 12v459000 which originally addressed in recall 09v-419 a quick glance over of the parts shows that they have differing model numbers, however have an design in the area in which the breakage is occurring.my primary concern as a consumer is that this is a non moving part that is not in an area that could be exposed to "normal wear and tear" as such it can be deduced that this incident is tied to a faulty design and not user error. This is a safety hazard caused by a design flaw that the company has already recognized is in error in multiple other vehicles and as such the recall should be expanded to cover the 2006 pontiac g6.
Strong smell of gas coming from car.check engine light came on.notice a leak under car.took to dealership for repair.dealership repalced fuel pump.the 2006 pontiac g6 should be included in the current recall: nhtsa campaign id# : 12v459000 gm campaign #: 12190 expansion of recall 09v-419.
2006 pontiac g6. Consumer states problem with fuel assembly *tgwthe consumer stated the engine light illuminated and she could smell gasoline coming from the rear of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic. An inspection revealed, the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced, as it was leaking from the top portion of the assembly onto the muffler.
Engine light came on, stayed on, ran rough-took it to the dealer (27,245 mi) & they replaced the fuel pump module. They said it was a sensor but it was better to replace the entire module.
The fuel gauge in my 2006 pontiac g6 does not accurately register the amount of fuel in the vehicle once the gauge reaches the fourth of a tank mark.the was one incident when the vehicle registered empty when my car was full of gas.the dealership has made 3 attempts to fix this problem.to date the vehicle is still giving a false reading with the fuel gauge when it reaches one fourth of a tank.the gauge moves sporadically from 1/4 to 1/8 to empty, and back to 1/4 and so on.the service department has verified that the pontiac g6 has replicated this problem with 2 other vehicles in their service department, but claims this is a common feature for the pontiac g6.i spoke to an engineer affiliated with the prototype pontiac g6, and he stated that the vehicle should not be doing this.he suggested that there was a problem with the electrical or software maintenance.i have requested a re-purchase be done on my vehicle, but this has been refused.i am being stone walled by two individuals, andall i requested is that a pontiac engineer be contacted to verify whether this is a problem that needs to be addressed.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The dealer discovered that there was a fuel leak; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Family noticed a very strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle when the vehicle was sitting in the driveway.inside the car, the smell was less strong, but still noticeable.in taking it to the dealership, they claimed to have found both a fuel leak and a coolant leak and repaired both.when i took back the vehicle, i could still smell it and the dealership stated that was residual.after a week, the smell was just as strong and i returned it.they washed the undercarriage and said that would do it.it did not solve the problem.i returned it and they dropped out the fuel tank (and forgot to reattach it!), but stated they still could not find the source.they washed it again and said it was the best they could do.i researched the problem on the internet and found multiple complaints about pontiac's fuel pump.i noticed that this is an issue with multiple year models (recall 09v-419), but not 2006 (yet). According to our research and contact with gm the 2006 g6 has not been added to the current recall 09v-419.i am surprised the dealership did not look for this problem specifically, but apparently, it is a lot of work to get to the fuel pump area.please add 2006 to the recall!
Takata recall my car smells a lot like gasoline. Every time i turn it on it starts smelling like a strong odor of gas.it smells more when i'm driving on the street.
My car has been smelling like a gas station my husband has looked into this and it seems to be leaking near the fill neck. After looking at forums it seems that this is a common problem and you have a possible recall on the g5 i now cannot drive my car it is so bad and it is just sitting in my driveway i guess we will be waiting on yet another recall on my car.
Plastic return on fuel pump module cracked leaking fuel on ground and near exhaust. This apears to be related to recall number 12190 that was announced 9/30/2012. When i took vehicle in for repair, the dealer could find no active recall. I took pictures of the defective fuel pump module at the dealer garage.
Hairline crack discovered in fuel pump unit, causing fuel leak onto exhaust pipe, resulting in fire risk, especially in enclosed areas.
My car constantly smells of gas and is very hard to start. I can't park it in my garage because it makes my home smell like gas fumes. My check engine light is also on. I have changed the gas cap several times and this has not helped.
I have been smelling gas for some time now. Mainly when i park the car. The smell lingers for a great while. I haven't seen a physical leak on the ground but my husband looked under the rear a noticed gasoline on around the fuel system. I have looked for months now on the internet and i am not the only one with this issue. Now looking at the nhtsa website, this issue has been filed about 50 times and no one seems to be doing anything about it. I personally cannot afford to take my car to a dealer since they charge an arm and a leg. Plus i have looked up some of the parts involved and it is just out of my budget. I need my car to get work to make money to pay bills and it amazes me that the manufacture, whom should have gotten word by now about this issue since the oldest complaint filed looks like from 2012, has gone nothing in regards to this and forcing owners to pay out of pocket to get this issue repaired. Like many others who have filed a complaint about this, i say it is a safety hazard that needs to get investigated and recalled. Not eveyone can afford to repair. I just hope that it is not too late and lives are lostbefore action is taken.
Car is leaking gas, every time you open the driver door you get hit with a pu gent odor of gas and the fuel has dropped significantly since last driving it
My daughter was driving the car and was stopped by a police officer because fluid was coming from the vehicle. It turns out that a fitting on the gas tank broke and fuel was being pumped out of the vehicle at a high rate. This is a very hazardous situation and defective plastic fittings should not be allowed on vehicles.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank was crack. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was inspected and failed due to a fuel leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,893.
Vehicle was taken in for oil change and put on lift. Technician said, there was a strong odor of fuel(gasoline) coming from the rear of the vehicle. The tech showed me the location of a wet spot and we both touched the area and our fingers smelled like fuel. They want to charge me $850.27 for parts and labor. My choices are clear, get the thing fixed, or burn in an explosion. I strongly believe that many other motorist with this make and model have the same problem.
Just recently i had my pontiac, 2006, g-6 repaired at the chevy dealer.they couldn't find any fuel leak until the were going to drop the fuel tank.there they found the fuel leak.they removed the fuel pump and replaced a new fuel pump.i had called gm pontiac to check on the pontiac, 2006 g-6 recall.they said there are no pontiac g-6 recalls.i told them that there are a lot of complaints for the 2006 pontiac stating that the fuel pump leaks.according to airtec they did a recall on their fuel pumps modelno. E3591m.this pump looks exactly like the pump they took out.they stated the fuel pump seal will leak gas.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel emitting from outside and inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Strong smell of gas coming from car.check engine light came on.notice a leak under car.took to dealership for repair.dealership repalced fuel pump.the 2006 pontiac g6 should be included in the current recall: nhtsa campaign id# : 12v459000 gm campaign #: 12190 expansion of recall 09v-419.
June of 2008, the service airbag light kept coming on. I took it back to the dealership where i bought the car from and they said it was the passenger side seat sensor that needed to be replace and since it was still under warranty at the time i didn't have to pay for it.after getting it fixed it hasn't come back on until about two years ago and it is now no longer under warranty and i was told if i don't get it fixed then when it comes back on then the airbags won't deploy.february of 2011, the check engine light came on and i had to replace all four of my o2 sensors and then the brain in order for the check engine light to go off. But every winter the check engine light comes back on when the temperature is 35degrees or lower and then i am unable to remote start my car. I have had it checked and code that keeps coming up is that i have bad o2 sensors but when they are checked they are still good. Both of these are a real pain. Can you please check to see if there are any other complaints. Thank you.
Driving 65-70 mph on highway while raining. Lost quite a bit of power and started to stahl. Message flashed across message screen stating "reduced engine power". Had to pull of to emergency shoulder lane.left car on the side of highway for a little over 24 hours. Came back next day and my car started right up with no problems. This happened 3 more times with the same outcome. Around 4 weeks ago, while driving on the highway, no rain this time, i heard the chime and message screen flashed "power steering."my power steering was immediately lost, i managed to merge over to left lane and into the emergency lane. While merging, the screen chimed once again but now displaying "reduced engine power". My car stalled and completely shut off. Once stopped, i pulled out key from ignition. Replaced key in efforts to restart my vehicle.the ignition would not turn over.my vehicle was completely dead at this point. Around 10 hours later, returned to vehicle on highway shoulder, car started right up on the first turn of key. This exact incident happened 4 days later with same outcome. Recently last week and this week, while starting my car, once i place my vehicle in reverse. My message screen will chime and display "power steering" and loose all steering capabilities. I can fix this myself by turning off the engine, removing key, wait about 30 seconds and try again resulting in normal use.
Fuel pump line cracked at pumphad bad smell all the time and mileage was much lower so dropped fuel tank and noticed top of tank very wet and spotted leak at fuel outlet line , touched fitting and pulled off with very little effort.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Also, an odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who indicated that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000.
In april i started to notice a faint smell of gasoline emanating from the rear of my vehicle. Thinking nothing of it i paid little mind. As the months have gone by i have noticed the smell has gotten worse and now fuel drips from the back of the fuel tank in small quantities after being driven for even a small amount of time. Researching on forums i have found much talk of this same problem as shown: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/pontiac/g6/fuel+systemhttp://www.g6ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2647this seems to the average observer to be directly linked to the current expansion campaign 12v459000 which originally addressed in recall 09v-419 a quick glance over of the parts shows that they have differing model numbers, however have an design in the area in which the breakage is occurring.my primary concern as a consumer is that this is a non moving part that is not in an area that could be exposed to "normal wear and tear" as such it can be deduced that this incident is tied to a faulty design and not user error. This is a safety hazard caused by a design flaw that the company has already recognized is in error in multiple other vehicles and as such the recall should be expanded to cover the 2006 pontiac g6.
Hey my car was leaking gas and after driving a ticking time bomb for two weeks actually learned what the issue was the gas cable connected to the fuel pump had a leak from wear and tear and gas was coming out. If someone threw anything lit behind my car it would have blown up this fuel pump issue should be a recall i was charged a hefty repair bill as well im really starting to regret this pontiac g6 gt coupe the car itself should be recalled if it isnt the steering its something else.
The pontiac g6 2006 fuel pump is faulty and there's alot of complaint on the internet about this part. The strange thing about this issue is gm knows about this issue but for some very strange reason recall the vehicles from 2007-2010 and left off the 2006 model which seem to suffer most from this fuel pump defect from the plastic made part on their pump. The dealership after charging me $134 just to diagnose the problem which they knew from before wanted an additional $1200 to replace their own defective pump which they recalled on the 2007 model and many other vehicle....its a major rip off and a [xxx] shame ! this issue is a major issue, gas is leaking on the exhaust and its a fire hazard. There are over 300 complaint on this on the internet from the 2006 g6 model and i am only one of them...gm should do right and recall these vehicles for the proper repairs...like they did for the 2007...information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.
I noticed after i got the car that the gas was going awful fast, so i decided to look into and found out there was a gas leak and it was the fuel pump
Smell of fuel and see fuel leaking from fuel tank. Brake lights go on and off while driving.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that fuel fumes emitted inside of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. The technician stated that the fuel filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the odor persisted.the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 13e043000 (equipment, fuel system, gasoline).the approximate failure mileage was 127,766.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that she noticed a strong gasoline odor while the vehicle was parked in a garage. The odor was also noticeable in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who advised the contact that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. The current mileage was approximately 89,568.
This vehicle has a known safety issue regarding fuel pump failure, including leakage which presents a significant fire hazard.the year make and model of my vehicle has a current recall for this issue, but general motors denied the repair to my vehicle due to the vin number. They claim that this specific vehicle is not covered under the recall due to the actual vin number. Having suffered a failure of the fuel pump causing leakage and therefore a significant safety hazard, i paid to have the repairs completed at a local repair shop. This repair cost me $881.46.clearly, this is a known issue to general motors. This significant safety issue should have been taken care of by the manufacture.
My vehicle has a very strong odor of gasoline. This smell is present when driving and long after the vehicle has been powered off. A visual inspection by a friend who is a 'shade-tree' mechanic show no obvious leaks nor do i notice anything in the driveway. It has gotten so bad that we have to leave windows cracked. I don't have any money for repairs. I am wondering if this is something other owners have seen and if possibly there is or will be a recall? i am scared to drive the car. This has been happening (and getting worse) for the last couple of months.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the vehicle was stationary, it spilled fuel onto the ground continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 123,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump cracked and caused a fuel leak that needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Fuel pump went out, these parts are supposed to last a lot longer than this. Fuel was leaking from the top right side of the gas tank. Took it to a mechanic and found it was a cheap plastic part on the fuel pump. Unfortunately the plastic part is part of the fuel pump assembly and a totally new fuel pump needed to be replaced. Mechanic reported that this is common with the g6 models.
When vehicle was parked ,raw fuel smell from rear of vehicle,took my insp mirror and found leak on the tank top.also fuel seeping down on the tank shield (bottom).gm dealer dropped tank and found fuel feed pipe cracked from fuel pump module.this line is plastic.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that she smelled gasoline while she driving. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that there was a leak on top of the fuel tank, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but assistance was not provided. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Fuel pump has developed a hairline crack in elbow bend that causes gas to leak on to my gas tank and run down on to myexhaust which my mechanic said it is likely to cause a fire while i am driving since it is a high pressure line and hitting my exhaust. Car has a gas odor at all times even when not running. While parked in your garage my house fills with the smell of gasoline to the extent my family is having headaches and nausea. Friends at work can smell it in the parking lot several cars away from my car. Upon looking online i see this is a common problem with the g6
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. After being started, a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
After driving approximately 20 miles and parking, both car interior and trunk smelled strongly of gas. Checked pavement under car for leaking gas, but did not see any. This continued to happen on subsequent drives with the smell detected while driving. I am now afraid to drive the car because the gas smell is so strong and i am afraid of a fire or explosion. I have researched online and found other pontiac g6 owners who have identified similar problems that have been traced toa hard plastic fuel line that comes out of the fuel pump at the gas tank. The car is now parked until i can afford to have it diagnosed and repaired...too risky to drive. All of this combined with the car's history of electrical problems and anti-theft system issues are just way too much. I cannot rely on the car for transportation at all, and it is apparently worthless as a trade-in.
2006 pontiac g6 started emitting a strong odor of fuel regardless of fuel level or if the car was running or not. First visual inspection revealed that there was not a steady leak of fuel on the ground under the car. The fuel odor progressively intensified and upon the second more thorough inspection there is a leak from the fuel pump assembly directly on top of the fuel tank and above the exhaust system.
Full pump malfunction. Engine will not start when turning on ignition.
Strong smell of fuel after driving. Hesitation while starting cold engine.no visible fuel leak on ground.
Fuel pump leaking gas
Fuel pump has a crack in the top and is leaking fuel while car is running or not running. Very dangeruos defect.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel pump was leaking near the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 91,700.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle began to emit a gasoline odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection where the contact was advised that fuel was leaking near the manifold. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor was surrounding the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the plastic supply to the fuel reservoir assembly fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Plastic "l" piece on top of fuel pump leaking.
Started noticing a very strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle after the vehicle was turned off. After a while the smell became stronger and we could smell it a day after we had even driven the car and the car started taking longer and longer to start. Apparently there is an issue with the fuel pump module and it is actually leaking gasoline at the top of the fuel pump. We have taken care of this car religiously since it was purchased new. We did some research and noticed that this is an issue with this year model and other year models. According to our research and contact with gm the 2006 g6 has not been added to the current recall 09v-419 which is unacceptable as this is a manufacturer defect and occurs just from driving the vehicle.
The car started smelling like gas and took it to the dealer and found out the fuel pump was leaking. It cost me $911.53 to replace the fuel pumpwith 19179818 w-module kit. I called the gm recall claim department, but they said there is no recall for my car. I asked them to review this problem and it is the same problem they are having with the other similar car.
Gas leaks from cracked fitting above fuel tank. Car smells very badly of gas.
2 days in a row i have been pulling into parking spaces when all of a sudden my power steering stops working, the power steering light comes on, and a alert chime sounds.pontiac has recalled other makes/models for this exact problem, but the 2006 g6 was not included in this recall.my car is becoming dangerous to drive because of this defect. There are plenty of reports of this online. Why is pontiac not being required to recall these faulty cars?2 months ago i contacted pontiac because my car was leaking fuel from the gas line.this was happening because of a faulty plastic part in the fuel pump.again, pontiac had a partial recall for this exact same part, and the exact same problem on other models, but no recall for the 2006 g6.since leaking fuel is a hazard to my family i was forced to get this fixed, and pontiac did not reimburse or help with the cost.again, why is pontiac not being required to recall these faulty cars that are dangerous to the families who are driving them?
The is a significant fuel smell that is coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The smell of fuel is also very prominent on the inside of the car. I am very concerned for the safety of my family as this issue is a safety hazard. Newerpontiac g6 models have been recalled for this issue. The 2006 should be repaired through a recall. It is obvious the company is aware of the issue with the fuel tanks.
There is a gasoline smell coming from my car at all times. I did research and there are several complaints regarding this problem for the same exact car. This is definitely a safety problem and needs to be fixed. I believe it's a crack in the fuel tank or hose. I've noticed since a couple of weeks ago.
I was driving one day, and i went to make a right turn and all of a sudden the steering wheel locked up and the power steering displayed on the dash. It has been happening since and mechanics don't want to work on it because of the area it's in. It's been going on for almost 1yr, and it's really annoying and tiring.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic light, she smelled gasoline. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that there was a fuel leak and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The vin was unavailable.
The car is leaking fuel from the rear i believe it's a crack in the fuel pump casing, not too sure but it seems to be coming from the fuel pump area, under the driver side passenger rear area.
I have a 06 g6 2.4l 4cyl and lately it has been giving off a strong fuel smell. I smell it when the car is stationary as well as when the car is in motion. I checked for leaks under the hood and car and cannot find any. When i attempt to crank the car it doesn't start until my second attempt. I had a mechanic look at my car and he could not figure out what the issue was. I am becoming more and more worried with this issue. I have a small child and his car seat is located in the passenger rear. I am very concerned for his safety as well as mine. I am afraid that one day my car may burst into flames while we're on the highway, at a red light, at the mall, etc. Putting not only our lives at risk, but also the lives of others nearby.so i took the car to auto zone and they hooked it up to their scanner for free. They gave me this code - p0454 fuel tank pressure (ftp) sensor intermittent.
Vehicle started having problems starting this am. On my way to work i noticed a lot of gas was coming out of vehicle. Parked my vehicle went to work and came out. Vehicle had strong smell of gas and under vehicle there was a lot of gas. Took to a mechanic and the plastic part on the fuel pump that connects hose was cracked/broken. There is current,y a recall for 2007 models and up but i believe that the plastic connectors are the problem and all vehicles with this part should be recalled.
We purchased a 2006 g6 and when driving and while the car is turned of sitting it has a heavy smell of gas...i read online it was a recall in some but wasn't sure on ours...i was told it is dangerous and needs to be fixed asap...i have also been told that people believe 2007 and newer are recalled but not 2006 but a bunch of people have complained you would think they would make a recall for 2006!!!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact noticed a fuel leak underneath the rear center end of the vehicle. When attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would "kick" before accelerating forward and stall when initially attempting to start the vehicle. The contact would have to turn the ignition key a few times before the vehicle would successfully start. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that fuel was leaking into the exhaust due to a faulty fuel pump and fracture on the seal to the fuel tank. The mechanic diagnosed that the seal and/or the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.
I've noticed a strong gasoline smell coming from the rear of my car. I went to get an oil change and the technician showed me where gas is leaking from somewhere on the driver side of the actual tank. The gas is running down the side of the tank causing it to drip from the fuel tank cover. I have to get an assessment to find out where the problem actually lies and how much time and money it'll cost me to repair it. From the looks of the other posts, i'm not the only g6 owner with this issue. The issue is endangering the lives of drivers and their families/passengers. I would like for gm to issue a recall immediately to repair these issues.
Owner of a 2006 pontiac g6. Strong smell of gas coming from the car. It takes a 2nd attempt to start the car as well. I've seen there are many others over the years with the exact same experience but no recall even though there was a recall on other years for the same issue but not the 2006. Since we're long past any warranty, i had hopes of a recall but since there isn't, i'm looking at over $1000 for parts and labor to fix the fuel pump line now right before the holidays.my teenage daughter has been driving this car and it's scary to think what could have happened.
I purchased my car in 2016. When i fill it up with gas there is a very strong gas odor that lasts for days. If you walk anywhere near the car, even if it has been sitting you smell a strong gas odor. I park in my driveway and there is a big stain where gas has leaked. I have chatted with people with the same problem for this year of car and was told there were no recalls for this year. I was told it is a very dangerous situation and could result in fire. It is possible that the gas filler tube is cracked or has other damage to it. With so many other people having the same problem with this year, make and model there should be an investigation done to find the problem.
Started smelling strong gas smell outside the vehicle--- upon inspection found out that a gas leak was leaking from the car.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was informed that there was an odor coming from the vehicle and that there was fuel leaking. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. It was unable to be determined where the leak initially started. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,881.
The small plastic protrusions used to attach fuel lines to the fuel pump failed, 2 out of 3 broke, resulting in fuel spraying all over the top of the fuel tank.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that fuel fumes entered the vehicle and fuel was discovered on the ground were the vehicle was parked. The dealer stated that the fuel pump was cracked and needed to be replaced. The failure was remedied. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, but no remedy was offered. The failure mileage was 22,000. ...updated 03-11-15
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that there was a smell of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. In addition, when driving various speeds the engine warning indicator illuminated three different times with the fuel odor emitting inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the engine solenoid was replaced. The fuel odor continued after the repair was performed. The vehicle was not repaired for the second time. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. The vin was unavailable.
There was a smell of fuel from the vehicle. No appearing leek from under the hood. When parked, noticed a leek under the car.
At approx 70,000 miles notice fuel odor around gas tank. At approx 70,300 miles the car would not crank until second attempt and the fuel smell is much more pronounced. When vehicle sits for more than an hour, it takes at least two attempts to start.
I noticed a strong gas smell from the back of my car,i just brought it used last june 11, i also noticed that when sitting in the car either in the front or rear the smell of gas is strong as well, i had to have work done on my car last month and was told that the entire top of my tank was wet from gas and the smell was strong in the shop (sears) and i should have this looked at asap because it could cause a fire and was very unsafe. I have been researching this issue and have found over 100 other people with this same issue in the 2006 pontiac g6 but have yet to find any kind of recall ,why should this be the owners expense when this is a very dangerous issue my daughter sits in the back and to know gas is leaking and could cause a fire or possible maybe explode is not a good thought, its the same issue with them all a fuel pump with a plastic elbow hose setup, now i seen a recall for 2007 colbots and g6 and i think g5 with the exact same issue why is it not covering all the cars with this issue is unsafe, now im going to have to again pay out of pocket to fix something due to poor design and unsafe conditions i dont think its right at all with so many people having the same problem.
Fuel leak near gas tank causes gasoline to drip/spray onto the ground and pool under the vehicle.
After returning from a short trip, i noticed the smell of gasoline around the car. After checking under neath the car. Gasoline seepage was observed on the side of the fuel tank. (not filler neck) after dropping thecar off at the dealership were it was purchased, the faulty part was determined to be a fuel pump nipple was leaking.the fuel pump assembly was replaced for a mere $998.75. The fuel pump is located at the top of the tank and is totally protected and should not have failed. The car has only 52,000 miles on it.
Have replaced bulbs in headlights and the connectors yet the head lights will still not turn on have to use brights and they sometimes dont work. The fuel sensor on the gas tank keeps causing the check engine light to turn on and causing engine to not function properly. The brake light on the dash board keeps coming on when all brakes have been replaced along with calipers and rotors.
I have a pontiac g6 and when the problem started, the dash would say check gas cap. I bought like 3 or 4 new gas caps and the warning continued. While my car is parked, a strong odor of gasoline can be smelled. Seems pretty dangerous. I took it to the dealer and i was told the fuel pump sending unit was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. When they took it apart they called me and said the fuel pump module was broken also. Apparently this is a common problem with this model.
Grinding noise when changing gears on 6 speed manual transmission.clicking or popping noises from transmission when taking foot off of gas.transmission has a very poor feel generally and generally feels disconnected from the vehicle.grinding is more apparent with low speed shifts or when turning.the second complaint is that the fog light button and the seat heater switch get noticeably hot while driving with the lights on.the third complaint is that the dash lights do not go on when you put the lights on manually during the day.
Front suspension issues. I have had to replace both front lower control arms, both front wheel bearings, and the passenger side strut. With these parts failing, they also ruin the tires. This causes for me to have to replace brand new tires as well. Interior light does not come on when doors are opened. Parking brake does not fully release causing excessive wear on the inside brake pad of the rear brakes.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake light remained illuminated when the brakes were not engaged. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included innhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 39,300. Updated 09/11/14*lj updated1/5/15
- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gtp. The contact stated that the vehicle did not have rear door child safety locks.the manufacturerwas unable to explain why the vehicle did not have this feature.the manufacturer checked the owner's manual, called the dealer' and theydo not have an explanation. The contact stated that her child opened the rear door twice and jumped out. Thiswas a serious safety concern.
There are no rear-door security locks on the vehicle. My child opened the door while the car was moving at a high speed on a highway. Luckily, she was not injured but could have been. I went to the gm dealer and they were not helpful at all. The owner's manual states that the car comes equipped with rear-door security locks, mine does not have them. The dealer states that the 2006 model temporarily discontinued that feature and then started equipping the car with the feature again in 2007. I find that hard to believe. I would just like the locks installed on my car at no charge to me.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the vehicle did not come equipped with a rear child safety lock mechanism.the owner's manual stated that the vehicle should come equipped with this mechanism, but it does not.the contact just learned that the feature does not exist when she recently attempted to use the lock.the dealer agreed to install the mechanism at the cost of $460.67.the current and failure mileages were 27,000. Updated 06/09/08
Rear doors will intermittently not unlock either with door switch or keyless control.this create a hazard if a small child is in a rear seat restraint, have to craw between the seats to try and reach the locks to manually unlock them.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the convertible top and the trunk fail to close.the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but has not been diagnosed at this time.the failure occurs intermittently and without warning.the current mileage is 16,000 and failure mileage was 1,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the vehicle did not come equipped with a rear child safety lock mechanism.the owner's manual stated that the vehicle should come equipped with this mechanism, but it does not.the contact just learned that the feature does not exist when she recently attempted to use the lock.the dealer agreed to install the mechanism at the cost of $460.67.the current and failure mileages were 22,000.updated 06/02/08
My current problem with my 2006 pontiac g6 sounds the same as the recall for the 2009 pontiac g6. Today (12-8-10) i had to bring in my car in to the dealer after putting my car in park, which then proceeded to roll. The wiring system did not seem to recognize park or disconnected from the transmission. I later tried to turn the ignition and the car would not turn on at all. 4 months ago i brought it in for the key getting stuck in the ignition because the car didn't recognize it as being in park. Three other times i had issues with the brake/foot peddles. I would have to break to accelerate and drive to slow down or it would not accelerate at all until it reached 30mph.it would automatically drive in traction control and read decreased engine power on the panel. In addition, i have recently had a fountain of water pouring into my car surrounding the sunroof on either side of panels btwn the front and rear windows, resulting in severe interior damage and subsequent mold spores growing. Instead of the filter surrounding the sunroof filtering water out, it is filtering water in.
I recently discovered that my rear doors on my 2006 pontiac g6 4-door coupe is missing the child safety locks that the owner's manual states it should have as a standard feature. Having 2 small children i find this feature incredibly necessary on my vehicle and thought it was a standard on all vehicles. After finding this i went to the dealership where i purchased the car and was told that child safety locks were discontinued on the 2006 model of this car and then reinstated in 2007 models. I find this bogus.
My current problem with my 2006 pontiac g6 sounds the same as the recall for the 2009 pontiac g6. Today (12-8-10) i had to bring in my car in to the dealer after putting my car in park, which then proceeded to roll. The wiring system did not seem to recognize park or disconnected from the transmission. I later tried to turn the ignition and the car would not turn on at all. 4 months ago i brought it in for the key getting stuck in the ignition because the car didn't recognize it as being in park. Three other times i had issues with the brake/foot peddles. I would have to break to accelerate and drive to slow down or it would not accelerate at all until it reached 30mph.it would automatically drive in traction control and read decreased engine power on the panel. In addition, i have recently had a fountain of water pouring into my car surrounding the sunroof on either side of panels btwn the front and rear windows, resulting in severe interior damage and subsequent mold spores growing. Instead of the filter surrounding the sunroof filtering water out, it is filtering water in.
Front suspension issues. I have had to replace both front lower control arms, both front wheel bearings, and the passenger side strut. With these parts failing, they also ruin the tires. This causes for me to have to replace brand new tires as well. Interior light does not come on when doors are opened. Parking brake does not fully release causing excessive wear on the inside brake pad of the rear brakes.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle began to experience failures after the dealer performed recall repairs. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unknown recall. The specific repairs were also unknown. A mechanic indicated that the vehicle was repaired. Another mechanic stated that they did not check under the hood and inspect the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the service engine sensor and the check engine sensor illuminated. There was also a ticking noise after the repairs from the dealer were performed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they would not repair the vehicle because it was not able to restart. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer did not specify when the parts would become available nor when the three recall repairs would be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,210.
While putting vehicle in gear it jerks very hard. When driving, the vehicleshifts really hard and while driving, the security light comes on and it shuts down. While in reverse, the brake light continues to blink off and on. Took to transmission shop and put it on test they said wiring was bad. Took it to dealer and they didn't fix it.also, they fix recall for power strain and gear shift cable and car been acting up ever since service light on and not changing properly.
Intermediate atearing shaft. 3rd time for replacement! 1st time under warranty. 2nd time had to pay, 3rd time had to pay. This not a cheap part or cheap labor.
My tail lights do not work at all on the vehicle. Have replaced bulbs and fuse and still nothing. Also there is no power steering. It had went out while driving the car. Also the catalytic converter. Have called the manufacturer to get them fixed but my vin is not on the recall list. I was wondering why? all the recalls that have been placed on this make year and model are exactly what i am experiencing problems with on mine. So how is it determined which vins get recalled. I have kids and am scared to drive this vehicle due to the severity of problems i am experiencing with it. I can't even drive my vehicle at night due to the tail light issue, and can hardly drive it daily due to the power steering being out in the vehicle. Please advise on how to fix this issue and what the next steps i should do.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 that has started to make a clunking sound when i turn and makes this weird humming sound when i apply the brakes (at times), when i press the gas (at times), when i turn (at times), and sometimes when i am just driving forward, which makes it very hard to pinpoint exactly where the problem is coming from. I have read numerous other complaints about this "clunking" sound when turning and feel this issue should be addressed and resolved asap.j from mo
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the failure included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. In addition, the contact mentioned that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning. Also, the contact mentioned the vehicle experienced the failure in nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The rear drivers side brakes lights failed. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph and applying the brakes, the vehicle would shake intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The contact also mentioned the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The diagnosis was lack of oxygen in the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.
I've got a 2006 pontiac g6 2.4 an the transmission will shift hard sometimes from park to reverse not in neutral but from neutral to drive an it will shift hard when i'm driving no check engine lights
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the shifter did not move out of park gear unless the brake pedal was depressed several times. The contact stated that the failure occurred every day for approximately two months. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the vin was not part of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,197.
Was raining, car is death trap. I love the car, but it handles terrible, can't put my finger on it, something is wrong in the front wheel drive.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the transmission failed to shift into park. Also, the contact was concerned that the vehicle would roll away as a result of the failure, possibly causing a crash. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from constituent re for information letter regarding three separate issues with pontiac g6 (power steering, shift cable and wiring corrosion) and lack of solutions from general motors (gm).
I have received 2 separate recalls for my vehicle regarding the power steering, one in 2012 and one in june of 2014. Both recalls claimed that there are no parts available, and have not been for 2 years now. I have just received in july of 2014 (2) more recalls on my vehicle, regarding the body control module, and transmission shift cable, again stating that no parts are available. My fiance drives this vehicle and it frightened me to thing that her transmission cable could go, so i contacted gm about the issue to attempt to find out how long until the parts are available, since i worry about her safety. I was told to wait until the parts become available, one of which i have been waiting over 2 years, and to ignore the recall letters, that they don't mean much and they are "forced" to send them out. I was told to continue to wait like everybody else for the parts to become available, and not to worry unless i receive more letters. I have never seen such a blatant disregard for customer safety. I have already attempted to contact gm about this issue at no luck. Please help.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle jerked and jolted across the highway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on two other occasions and was repaired both times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.updated 4/29/15
Brake light circuit malfunctioning light on without brakes pressed go off when pressed can not shift vehicle from park without pressing brake pedal hard. Intermittent problem safety issue several complaints about these vehicles.
Gear shift controller gets stuck in drive. Dealership said it was the brake light system, that the lights were not working when pressing the brakes.
Brakelights turn on buy themselves and turn off when brake pedal is applied.gear shifter solenoid won't release out of park sometimes.
Abs and traction control warning light comes on intermittently. Driver unsure if car is ok or not. Both lites at the same time. Also, seatbelt warning lite/chime do not go away even when buckled.
The transmission shifter cable broken on this car.to repair the car, it had to be towed as it was not drivable.gm later issued a recall for this problem.it is gm safety recall 14152 issued in july 2014, but noted there were no parts available for this recall notice. A follow-up notice was issued by gm in september 2014. I completed the customer reimbursement request form for the repairs completed on may 5, 2014 and submitted to gm on 10/15/2014. The total bill for repairs was $451.61. Gm has refused to pay for the tow bill of $158.00.the car was not drivable with the shifter cable broken and towing the car was the only was to get it repaired.the gm customer reimbursement form states that all "reasonable and customary costs to correct the condition described will be considered for reimbursement".i feel the tow bill of $158 is reasonable and was required to repair this car a full two months before gm issued a recall for this defective condition as noted in their recall notice 14152.i can provide all billing documentation i have for the repairs if needed.gm (via their dealer kindred chevrolet) paid $293.61 on 12/18/2014 using their claim number [xxx].as i stated above, they refuse to pay the rest of the bill ( $158.00) for towing the car on may 5, 2014 for repairs.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph the vehicle stopped accelerating. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and towed home. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 107,000. The vin was unavailable.
My vehicle was recently taken to the dealership for a recalled part (brake lamp malfunction) and my vehicle is still locking up. After fixing the recalled part i have purchased a battery, a caliber, starter, and two hubs. My car is still not working it will function for a couple of miles perfectly, and then it returns to the same problems. First it will not gear up the car will be on drive and it will take a couple of minutes to catch, then the car will lock up and not be able to move. So i will have to get a tow service because the abs system will lock the car and i cannot push it to a safe area.
Auto transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift: it is like the vehicle is in neutral and not shifting into gear including park.
My car is very difficult to shift from park.my brake lights don't work when i push the brake and flash sometimes when i don't push the brake.my cruise control won't set and if it does set, it cuts off with out warning on the highway.
The electrical power steering assist assembly and module locked up nearly cause an accident, i can't drive now until it's been corrected by pontiac. I just bought the car and just made my first payment.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph during inclement weather, the traction control system failed causing the contact to crash into a wall. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. In addition, the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel and was difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that while parked, the vehicle shifted out of gear. Additionally, the front passenger tie rod, ball joint, and the hub wore out prematurely. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Lost 4th gear while driving
The transmission slips severely between 1st and 2nd gear.when i am at a stop and push the gas to go the car has trouble shifting. Usually the speed is between 0-15 mph. I have stopped pulling out in front of any car because there isn't enough speed to go fast enough and it's going to cause a wreck. I have had this car looked at by a transmission mechanic and was told there isn't anything showing as wrong, i have taken it into a dealer and again they couldn't find anything wrong but suspected an issue to be module or solenoid that would cost over $1500 to fix and they couldn't guarantee it is the issue. Both mechanics drove the car, could feel the issue but couldn't figure out what was causing it.this is ridiculous there is an horrible issue with the car and no one can pin point what the issue is. And now the seat warmer on the drivers side keeps turning on by itself.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train); however, the dealer could not perform the recall repair for two months because the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Transmission automatic is starting to go and or slip. Have to accelerate very slowly to get car moving. Will start reving once it's past 3 rpms. Happens in motion, on streets while driving to work. I hear a noise when shifting from reverse to drive.
Traveling west on i-20 and my cruise control disengaged for no reason and i realized my brake lights were on.i tried several things, but the lights would not turn off while i was driving and do not signal to other drivers that i am coming to a stop, which is quite dangerous.i have tried several things including checking recall status, but my vin was not included in the recall.i also often have issues getting my car out of park, have to press the brake a little harder than normal.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. In addition, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn left or right, although the power steering fluid was full. Futhermore, the transmission shifted hard when placed in gear. Summit chevrolet buick gmc in auburn, new york was made of the failures and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 122,000.
On march 4, 2015, i was driving home from work at a starting speed from a stop light, when my 2006 pontiac g6 transmission gave out without any warning signs.i had my vehicle inspected to verify that my vehicle had adequate amount of automatic transmission fluid, which the fluid was a clean color red. My vehicle was purchased on february 2014, from a used car dealership.
Transmission isn't shifting, and shift cable came apart somewhere.several cars just like mine have been recalled due to this same thing happening, but mine isn't??car doesn't have even 135,000 miles. Electrical system is shorting out somewhere, and is draining my battery. Power steering is working against me or not working at all. This all happened around the same time...please help me get this figured out, i'm not the only one having this issue, it is definitely an issue with several thousand of these cars just like mine and mine doesn't fall under the recall notice???tell me why not??
With the engine running and the transmission not in park, the applied emergency brake would not prevent the vehicle from drifting forward nor backward.i was informed, at a gmc dealership, that the rear brake calibers had seized in a partially engaged position -- so the brakes were dragging while the car was being driven_ and _ the emergency was useless.the repair cost was over $ 500.00.the car had a rear brake replacement job about 1,000 miles before this problem, and supposedly the caliber problem wasn't apparent then.
My problems started with this car before i even got home with my new purchase.i had 2 children in the car and the tire blew off the rim damaging the fender notes from the invoice state that "parts and labor to be billed to 67d 67f, cannot warr tire that has been mounted wrong on 1st repair"then on 6/26/06 paint was refinished due to clear coat peeling on the hood.on 11/06/06radio does not play cd's and radio was replaced.3k mile service with motor silk.also airbag light was staying onand they said they found a wire to sdm loose and repaired wire.also right rear tire was leaking air.4/20/2007 engine was knocking loud when first started in morning at that time they replaced the lifters.theengine was replaced shortly after that and again had problems with the air bag light staying, dealership again said it was a sensor but this is only a few of many issues i've been having with this car.please contact me and we will go through each one or you can contact the dealership where this lemon was purchased and request the records (i have a copy too)....
As many owners of this vehicle are experiencing..trouble getting the vehicle in gear from park,have to step on the brakes to the floor. Brake lights work in the reverse direction and 3rd brake light stays on when foot is not on the brakes..help please..this is a matter of safety and may cause injury or death..my vin number was not listed on the gm recall. My vin number was about 1,000 cars after the recall.i am going to a gm dealer and i have been told a new brake pedal comes with the brake sensor..i do not want to throw a ton of money not knowing the exact problem.
Took my car to dealer for recall 141152--after i waited along time for parts.recall-13036--completed they claimrecall--14116---claims at first--parts not available--oops then later he claims he found some in the back!recall--14152---completed they claimwhen we drove the car off the lot it still had shift problem----later found out the transmission pan was leaking,took car and had fluids re-done at jiffy lube.as the days went on the car would not go into gear--it was undriveable in 10 days. Car sits in driveway now and won,t go into any gear.called pontiac talked to senior advisor who said the same as the dealer----well we only fix recall stuff we do not look or check other things.so i recalled dealer who said " well bring in the car and we can check it out for $80and if it transmission it will be $3000/4000 extra.so i did the recall items as told--and a car that was running good before i took it in , now is in driveway with power steering problems and won't go into any gear.as both the dealer and pontiac said " well now it becomes the consumer problem not ours-we did the recalls".well i guess they fixed the safety issues---if you can't drive your car you have no chance of having problems, so your safe! i will file a complaint to other agencies etc.i am disabled and on a fixed income and this being my only car, cannot fix the car at that price!
The steering wouldn't respond, stiff like driving without power steering. Power steering code came up on radio and error came up over odometer reading alog f with check engine light. Wentaway after a while but continues to have the no response periodically. Code won't go away.
The road was wet had no traction control and anti lock brakes. The car would not stop i was going around 60mph on a expresswaysliding and almost hit the car in front of me. This has happened twice since i bought the car used.i feel the car is to unsafe to drive it's sitting at mb garage in huntley il. On line there's a lot of problems.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that after the vehicle being repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (power train), three months later the vehicle was stuck in reverse after reversing the vehicle. The contact mentioned the vehicle failed to shift into park as well. The vehicle was taken to duplessis buick gmc at 2522 s burnside ave, gonzales, la 70737 where the failure was duplicated diagnosed from the recall. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was repaired multiple times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,450.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stopped in the middle of the road without warning. The contact stated that the transmission could only shift into reverse. The contact lived down the road and drove in reverse to her home. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 143,000.
My vehicle has transmission trouble that i found to be a defect
My pontiac g6 was running perfectly fine with no lights or warning signs and always well maintained to date. I pulled up to a red light and the light turned green and my car would not move in drive it would only rev. I was able to put it in trip tronic shift and make it to a transmission shop. It was slipping also in trip tronic in first and second. The repair places said that it was internal transmission problems. My only option was to get a whole new transmission put in well a rebuilt one. This should not be happening to a6 year old car that was well maintained with no warning signs. I talked to several people at gm headquarters and they just don't care and act like its my fault there bankrupt pontiac company produced unworthy reliable cars. And dixie gm where i took it to get fixed wants to rip me off and charged me double of what other transmission places in the area quoted me. I took it there because i thought they would be honest and give upfront answer and not jack me around because im a young women. Its not as if i went to mcdonalds and asked for a steak. Come on gm i thought you guys were better than this!!
My transmission is going on me, ive had several occasions where i went to shift into reverse waited almost a minute for it to shift pressed the gas & it wouldn't go anywhere then it kicked real hard. Took it to a shop & they told me that it's failing i'm afraid i'm going to take a chance & get into an accident or have my car rollaway when it's parked. Another issue i have is with my steering, took it to the same shop for a left control arm & they told me the reason for the cracking when i turn the wheel is that i need a u joint . Again i'm afraid i'm going to get into an accident with these issues i have with this car.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter became stuck and was unable to move out of the park position. In addition, the cruise control failed to operate and disengage. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electronic stability control, electrical system, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
As i was driving my steering wheel locked up and it was almost impossible to turn the wheel. It happened on a regular side street as well as on the highway. My steering wheel also has a knocking sound/noise coming from it when i make any left or right turns.my sister has the same exact car.she informed me that she received a recall letter about the steering and her car was fixed but i have yet to receive a letter for my car which is the same make, model, and year.i have also been experiencing issues with my car when i accelerate from a red light, stop sign and etc. It feels like a jerking/pulling motion when i accelerate, as if it is trying to change gears... Every time i take it to the car shop, it never does it when they are test driving my car. So it is difficult for the mechanic to pinpoint what i am referring to, which is frustrating.
Recently in may i started having problem with my 2006 pontiac g6 v6 . Once the car was diagnosed for problems with the transmissions as far as the speed senor control, i took actions as far as getting quotes for repairs. Every transmission placed that i contacted was quoting a price no higher than 3,000 because of the type of transmission that was in the car. As the days and time goes by there was no way that i would be able to come with this money. I contacted the lien holder in june, stated that i wanted to return the car, because i was unable to come up that type of money to repair my car. As of 08/01/2014, i received a letter in the mail from gm stating that it was a recall on the transmission for the same problem that it was giving me. I have sent a copy of the letter to united auto credit thinking that they would take this in consideration. If i would have known that this problem would have occurred i would have kept my car, instead of going through the time and trouble being without a car, and paying on a car that i no longer have. Since i had my car i was never late on payments.the problem with this car has caused me an on 9 month probation period with my job, due to the fact that i had to call off work or late for work.since the car was purchased, i have kept up the maintenance on the car. I also have documents to follow that, until the day it was returned to the lien holder.by, not knowing this recall was going to occur, this has cost me a lot of money that i have to pay bay to my lien holder. Considering that i had received the letter after the i had sent my car back. It's unfair to me, that i had to go through this situation and i have to pay my lien holder 5200.00 back, because of this. If you need further information for this matter, please feel free to contact me. I have all documents handy.
Service engine soon light illuminated, clunk, knock or rattle noise from front of vehicle when turning steering wheel regardless if the car is parked or driving on curves, turning, or going over bumps at both low and high speeds. Car pulls to the left and has a constant vibration/shake which can sometimes be very violent throughout the entire car and completely disable it! a constant loud squeaking noise when applying brakes or when driving at low speed can be heard. A ticking or knocking type noise coming from the engine or transmission area may subside in hot temperature. Panoramic sunroof leakes a wind rush noise. Intermittent long crank or no crank with a delayed start. Headlamp and backlighting have low visibility or inoperative. Gearshift indicator light occasionally comes on or flickers. When doors are locked the locking mechanism may not release by key or remote and i have to crawl inside from the trunk in order to unlock the car. The climate control does not engage/ push air on setting 3 but works on 1 2 and 4. The famous "monsoon" radio has horrible sounding speakers as if blown however they are not. I have seen more than 1 certified mechanic for these problems. I have paid a lot of money repairing steering, brakes, rotors, alignment, tires balanced etc. However problems are still occurring in my very recent purchased g6. Now i see recalls have been issued but according to gm website my vin# is not listed as being recalled. Well apparently it does and should be recalled for replacement repair and reimbursement since pontiac/gm are completely aware of these issues and recalling cars with "certain vin numbers". I have bought non-american carsuntil now with no problems other than standard maintenance. This is my first pontiac/gm and sadly i am beginning to wonder if i made a mistake by not staying with non-american made cars.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering failed. The steering became difficult to maneuver and a humming sound emitted from the steering column. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the transmission slipped and the vehicle accelerated while in first and second gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 122,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle was difficult to shift into first and second gear and the security and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake oxygen needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. ..updated 10/15/15
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While reversing at approximately 3 mph into a parking space, the vehicle failed to shift back into drive. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired by the dealer for a transmission shift cable failure. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179,340.
We bought this car brand new, and troubles started immediately. First thing was when you would turn the steering wheel it would make a popping noise, well returned it a few months after we bought it they said it was because of a cap , that use to be metal but are now plastic wears out , nothing dangerous but annoying. Well that was replaced 3 times before some kind of a rod was replaced. Then it always smelled of anti freeze. And would lose it, but they couldn't find any leak. Well after having it in having 2 radiators put in it, it still did lose fluid. Until recently i had an accident where a lady left her car in the middle of the highway and ran off and left it in the middle lanes coming off of a bridge a man slammed on his brakes and i hit the side of his bumper , and caused damage to the front of my car and i got a new front end and a new radiator again. Still leaked fluid. My husband after getting the car back from the repair shop found the leak and bought a part and fixed it himself. Pretty good after 3 radiators and all the techs working on it over the 6 yrs, he had to fix it. It has been in the shop right after i got it because when you would take off, it would act like it skipped a gear. But if i shifted w/the standard shift it wouldn't do it. They said there was no shavings in the transmission tray and all was fine. Took it back again for the same thing, they still said nothing was wrong with the transmission. But to this day about once or twice a week it will still skip when accelerating. I have had the motor on the convertible replaced right after i got it. The stereo was also replaced. The passenger side chair arm release, that allows you to let the seat up for someone to get in the back came off, they put another one on and no adhesive it stripped out again. Refused to fix it. I have all paperwork from all the repairs it has had,will list in anotherpost.
Within a few minutes of driving 🚗 today i couldn't normally steer to either direction without pulling tremendously on the steering wheel, as well almost like its stalling out putter, , "gm, is short for god mode and can he build it,or "got man" cause he 'got ya'when you bought it.. Great. Love it. Fml
My car was running just fine. All of a sudden on a very rainy night, the car would not catch gear it would take about 5 seconds to run smoothly. About 8 minutes later when i got to the freeway it drove smoothly. The next day after driving the car about 20 minutes it started doing the same thing again, but this time it started burning. I stopped to let it cool and checked all the fluids, everything was ok. I tried to drive my car 10 minutes to make it to my house. While reversing a lot pop happened. I stopped and looked and pink fluid was running down the parking lot. I tried to move the car out the way but the steering wheel was hard to turn. After an hour i was able to take it to a relatives house after refilling the car with power steering fluid. After 2 hours of sitting we tried to take it to my house and as we left the car locked up. The engine ran but the tires were getting no rotation. We were in the middle of the road for about an hour while a mechanic took the brake caliber and brake pads off, so we were able to move the car out the way. I am paying on a car that i have not had for six months and is not working.
I was in the merging lane to merge onto the interstate and my car loss power. My car was still drivable,but would not go past 2 rpm.display panel displayed "reduced power".
I was making a left hand turn at about 20 mph and my power steering cut out. I almost crashed my car into a pole, but was able to tug at the steering wheel and avoid the pole. I had to turn my vehicle completely off and then back on to rest the power steering. This has occurred countless times while driving my car. I have had this happen to me at least 20 to 30 times.
I was sitting in my driveway put it in gear the first gear is reverse so it shift hard into reverse it don't shift hard into neutral an then it shift hard in all other gears it will shift hard but if i get the rpms past 3000 without shifting it will shift fine but it has been happening more commonly each day
2006 pontiac g6 v6 stalling while in drive and park. There were no events leading up to this and has occurred six times. While driving at low speeds or in park, the car will suddenly turn off and the check engine light will illuminate. The brake and steering will also lock up. Upon turning the car off and placing it in park it will restart,i have placed the car in the shop two times to have this fixed. Last time (may 18) was to tape engine wires and clean the fuel injector, which they said would fix it. This repair cost me $500. Since then the problem has increased, happening three times in the past three days. I have contacted pontiac numerous times but they are unwilling to help. Both my gm dealer and i have used a code reader to see if the car is throwing out a code when it stalls but nothing can be found. My car has quickly become a liability to myself and those around me, as the last time i stalled i almost drifted into a busy intersection. Something needs to be done to fix this problem, which is apparently quite widespread in 2006 g6s.
When accelerating from a stop feels like the transmission silos then bangs into gear.others on internet describe that it feels like car hit from behind.i agree.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the traction control warning light illuminated intermittently and a loud abnormal noise emitted whenever the gears were shift. Also, the contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would rock back and forth. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
I have had a thumping in the car when turning the steering wheel and was told that the steering gear needs to be replaced and there could be other defective parts once they get into it.at present i cannot afford to fix the problem and am saving up to get the $800 repair started.i feel this is a recall issue that gm needs to be forced to recall the g6's for this problem because a faulty steering system is a safety issue.i do not feel safe driving my car but it is the only means of transportation i have, so at this time i have no choice.also, i have had other major problems with this car every year since i bought 3 years ago.the first year was a sensor in the transmission, the second was the catalytic converter, and now this year the thermostat and sensor and this steering problem.this car is a lemon and needs to be recalled!
My g6 2006 3.9 gtp transmission wont move the car in first gear the transmisson showed no sign of going bad i have to put car in manual to drive it also traction control light pops on random times followed by a weird grinding noise.
Several issues with the 2006 g6 that we purchased in 2005.we have had the entire front hub assembly replaced, i have taken the car in for what feels like a transmission issue, the passing gear on the car does not kick in.we had the car to the dealer a 2nd time on 04/23/2007 because when we were driving the car over the weekend the car didn't kick into the passing gear at 60 miles an hour and when it did the car dropped down to 20 miles an hour and jerked and finally about 10 minutes later it went back to a normal speed but still would accelerate and decelerate on its own.took it to the deal who finally got it to do as we described but not has bad, on the next day they couldn't get the car to replicate the issue so we were told they couldn't do anything for us since it wasn't flashing any codes to let them know what the problem is.i am concerned because it feels as if the power of the car is dropping when you accelerate and i am afraid to pull out in traffic with my children in the car for fear that the car will not go and they will be injured.i could not believe that the dealer knowing that it had an issue turned around and told me they couldn't do anything for us because there were not codes telling them there was a problem, even though they drove the car and realized that the car seemed like it had a blockage that was causing the car to feel like it was stalling or the power was dropping.we have also had to have the ac module replaced. I don't feel this is a safe care for me to drive with my two children in the car.
I have a pontiac g6 with 60,000 miles on it. My power steering keeps locking up going down the road and when i go to turn in somewhere my car completely goes dead. My car went dead in on a major hwy the other day when i was going to turn in and i was narrowly missed being hit by an 18 wheeler. I am very scared of what might happen with this issue. I had 3 small children in my car at the time of this incident and i fear that since this has happened to me repeatedly that me or 1 of my family members are going to be killed due to this defect. I know i am not the only one having this issue with this car and its needs to be resolved immediately before someone is killed. Another incident the other day i was going down the hwy 70 miles an hour made a slight curve to the left and my power steering locked up and the car stalled. Please help me with this issue i am terrified to drive this car now.
Purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 gtp, i have recently caused many close calls of harming peoples life due to the failure of shifting of my transmission in a fairly new vehicle. The transmission slips and does not go into gear sometimes and when entering the highway everyday is a challenge if i will make it or not. The vehicle decides if it will go or not and i don't believe this 2006 vehicle should be on the road or others to be sold until this ongoing problem across the nation to be solved. It happens at 65,000 miles on all vehicles that have reported this issue.
Steering failure...almost had a major accident but recovered car in time. Reported to dealer.
I'm financing 2006 pontiac g6, been having power steering problems since april 2008, vibration over 55mph, loose steering while on hwy, steering column and shaft replaced in april 2008 and still having same msg alert of power steering. Gm need to recall before a fatal accident and a family like mine start a class action lawsuit.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 gtp that i have owned since it was new.i have had all the recommended maintenance completed at the recommended mileage intervals, including the transmission flushed and filled at a gm dealer. Randomly, while driving without any notice the light to notify me that traction control isn't on comes on and my transmission will jerk violently when shifting between gears. Then sometimes the light will randomly go off and the transmission will continue to function as normal. Restarting the vehicle does not correct the issue, however turning the vehicle off then unhooking the battery or pulling the fuse under the hood for the transmission control module then replacing it and restarting the vehicle will temporarily fix the issue. I have had my transmission looked at by a gm dealer and they say that it is a faulty transmission control module. Gm has a technical service bulletin for this issue but gm wants over $1000 to replace faulty equipment (transmission control module) that they made because my vehicle is out of warranty this has almost caused me to wreck several times, and i am afraid that eventually it will.
Loss of power steering in pontiac g6 gt on start up. If you turn it off and start again,it comes back, but i am afraid that it will fail during driving. This has happened three times in the last week.
Failure of the automatic transmission system at 31,222 miles on a 06 pontiac g6 purchased new in december 2005. I first noticed shifting problems at the end of june 2009. The car was struggling to get into gear as though it was going up a hill; this was noticeable during freeway driving. It would also make a thump noise when it would accelerate from 0 during stop-and-go freeway traffic after prolonged driving. The engine light came on eventually. The mechanic determined that the transmission had to be rebuilt on 7/7/09. The mechanic tried replacing two of the computer sensors prior to that, but it did not improve the car's shifting. The car's warranty was 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever came first. Because 3 years had passed, the car was out of warranty, even though it was still below 36,000 miles. I find that it is extremely unfair to have to pay $1,800 for a transmission on such low mileage and especially after regular maintenance.
I bought my car in 2007; it is a 2006 pontiac g6. Heard a clicking noise when turning the car; the dealership said it passed all point inspection; within the last 3 years i have had the steering randomly "locked" up or just didn't work at all.finally went to ammaco to get a full diagnostic and was told that my rack and pinion steering is completely out which caused deficient wheel alignments, which caused the front control arms to prematurely wearout, which caused my tires to wear unevenly.also my front brakes and rotors were impacted as well.the mechanics were surprised that i or my family wasn't dead since technically i had no control of the car by way of steering. I am out close to $2000.00 because this was found out after the warranty lapse (of course). Thanks gm.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving various speeds, the contact noticed that the steering column vibrated excessively as if it were loose.she took the vehicle to the dealer on several occasions and they replaced the intermediate steering shaft, front driver side tie rod, and the steering rack.several months after the repair, the failure recurred.the technician stated that the failure was normal and several of the parts for the steering unit were on a nationwide back order.the manufacturer was unable to assist.the failure mileage was 34,161 and current mileage was 36,493.updated 09/15/08 the transmssion was shifting hard. The tie rod end was loose and worn.updated 09/18/08
I have two complaints. I have a 2006 pontiac g6. It has 107,000 miles, they are all highway miles. My fuel tank recently started leaking alot of gas. I took it to the mechanic and he said that is not something that i could have caused and that it is a defective part. I am very concerned because my car can catch on fire. The second is the power steering has been bad since i bought the car, they just keep telling me they can't find anything wrong with it. What can i do to get this resolved? the power steering just locks up sometimes and i have to turn my car off and back on to make it work properly. The power steering light always comes on.
My friend's 2006 pontiac g6 4-cylinder transmission is slipping gears and a hard 'thug' is heard while he was driving his vehicle. He has told me that this has happened to his car for a couple of months now and he has 83,000 miles on the vehicle. I researched the transmission problems on google and he is not the only one that has had this problem. The link is below for the website.http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1738315-2006_pontiac_g6_transmission_jerkinghas anyone complained about transmission jerking on their pontiac g6 with the 4cylinder?
On the day after thanksgiving, known as black friday my granddaughter an i got into my 2006 pontiac g6, and i was unable to steer my vehicle. The power steering had locked up. I was unable to maneuver the vehicle.gm sent me a notice in the mail 4 months prior to this happening.the letter stated that if i did not have a problem do not take my vehicle to the dealer, four months later i experienced the problem. I took it to the gm dealer and they kept the vehicle for 5 days and said that there was an electrical problem with the power steering and they had fixed the problem.i picked the vehicle up and 10 minutes later the same problem occurred. The car went back to the gm dealer and they said that they would have to replace the steering column. I have found over 100 consumers with the exact same problem throughout the us.gm knew about this problem for years, but took no action to recall this vehicle. I could have been seriously injured or killed due to this defect.i feel that it is time that nhtsa does something about this problem.
Transmission problems, took car to dealer, dealer wanted to charge to fix the problem since warranty was up on vehicle, the car is only 3 years old, brought the car brand new. The car shifts /slip gears, check engine light is on along with the tc control light. The cost to get the car fixed with be in the neighbor hood of $1000-$12000, why should i have to pay to get the car fixed since it is a manufactured problem.
My current problem with my 2006 pontiac g6 sounds the same as the recall for the 2009 pontiac g6. Today (12-8-10) i had to bring in my car in to the dealer after putting my car in park, which then proceeded to roll. The wiring system did not seem to recognize park or disconnected from the transmission. I later tried to turn the ignition and the car would not turn on at all. 4 months ago i brought it in for the key getting stuck in the ignition because the car didn't recognize it as being in park. Three other times i had issues with the brake/foot peddles. I would have to break to accelerate and drive to slow down or it would not accelerate at all until it reached 30mph.it would automatically drive in traction control and read decreased engine power on the panel. In addition, i have recently had a fountain of water pouring into my car surrounding the sunroof on either side of panels btwn the front and rear windows, resulting in severe interior damage and subsequent mold spores growing. Instead of the filter surrounding the sunroof filtering water out, it is filtering water in.
- the contact owns a pontiac g6which wasinvolved a crashin july 2006. The current and failure mileage were 900.the cv joint failed while driving at 40 mph.the contact heard a noise, and while driving the vehicle to the dealer, less than 5 minutes away, the contact lost control, hit another vehicle, and drove into a ditch.gm stated that the failure did not occur due to the cv boots,and that it could have been the tie rod end.the contact has a police report and photos. The police reportwas incorrectin stating that itwas a head on collision. The contact andthe other driver involved in the crashdisagreedwith the report.the vehicle hit a curb before going into the ditch. The impact was on the driver's side, there were 2 sets of skid marks. The insurance company stated the contact was at fault and cancelled her policy ,stating that she lost control of the vehicle.thedriverwas taken to the hospital via ambulance, and the passenger was bruised. The air bags deployed.due to the crash the contact neededknee surgery.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt.while driving the vehicle off the dealer lot at approximately 2 mph, there was an electrical failure with the power windows.in addition, the cell phone charger fuse continued to blow out.the dealer stated that they would make repairs under warranty.there was bubbling in the paint job that was also repaired under warranty.whenever the vehicle is started, the stereo changes from xm fm to am.the screen for the xm radio is blank, the clock is always behind, and the fuel gauge never works properly.it is difficult to tell exactly how much fuel is in the vehicle.the engine ticks periodically and it sometimes stalls upon starting.the nuts in the door loosen every two weeks and make a loud clunking sound when they are coming loose.there is also something wrong with the power steering.the failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 18,000. Update 09/10/08 *cwthe power steering failed and was replaced, but it still was not right.the drive shaft began to unusual noises. Updated 09/10/08.
F40 (gtp coupe g6)6 speed transmission 2nd and 3rd gears are very harsh to shift, some grinding. Even worst under sub-zero temperature. Cannot shift back to 1st gear if freezing until oil is warm.. Make the car dangerous to drive at very low speed and under slippery conditions. Have to go to complete stop when traffic still moving so to get 1st gear in. Gm has a replacement program but refuses to apply it to my case. Dealer changed faulty linkage cable and tried to adjust shifter 6 times with no results. Gm's district service managers, dealers service manager and mechanics don't yet know anything about f40 transmission, won't even look at the exchange program that gm put out on feb. 3rd 2006.
Grinding noise when changing gears on 6 speed manual transmission.clicking or popping noises from transmission when taking foot off of gas.transmission has a very poor feel generally and generally feels disconnected from the vehicle.grinding is more apparent with low speed shifts or when turning.the second complaint is that the fog light button and the seat heater switch get noticeably hot while driving with the lights on.the third complaint is that the dash lights do not go on when you put the lights on manually during the day.
Clutch went out in car the slave cylinder inside the transmission went out and the clutch went to the floor not allowing me to shift in or out of gear replaced the part with new one ordered from gmc which also failed the day after installed.
Manual transmission does not go into reverse.the dealership has had three repair attempts to fix the problem and still have not corrected it.also, the interlocking system, which is only supposed to allow the key to be removed in reverse, lets you take the key out in any drive gear.
I bought a pontiac 2006 g6 gt 3.5 liter engine has a lots of power for a v6, mileage was 47,000 kilo. First week had to replace one front strut was leaking, also front top plate bearing and steering kit was knocking . Traction control very noisy. Now mileage was about 52,000 k . Still have problem with the manual tap shifting wont shift down to 4th gear , seen the dealer three time now doesn't have the problem every thing was shifting good. Seen the dealer again for the same problem yesterday thank god it did it once while the mechanic did a test drive was with him for the test now been ok for three days. Now 56,123 k they saidmaybe wont cover on warranty becauseabuse , if they see sign of coffee or soft drink spills. Why the car has coffee cup holderright there or near the shifter column the electronic component his right there? crazy don't you think. Hope it with get better. Not the best car for me up to now. With that mileage should be like a new car.
I checked my vin on my 2006 pontiac g6 to see what recalls popped up. My vehicle does not fall under any of the recalls for power steering, air bags, or seat belts but i have had many issues. My power steering quits working randomly. I have to pull over, shut the car off, then turn it back on and it will work agian. Just yesterday the warning light came on and said service air bags. Also the sensor for the seat belts will sometimes not work. The bell will continuously ding to alert you that the seat belt is not buckled and it actually is. Funny thing is, my car has had none of the problems that it is under recall for and all of the problems it's not under recall for. I have three children and this is my only transportation. I am afraid to put them in this car and drive anywhere with them.
If i drive my automobile and i have a passenger in it and the airbag works fine.if i drop them off the airbag still sense that there is someone still sitting in the passenger seat.if i go pick someone up the airbag will not sense that there is someone there.i bought the car in 4/11 i did not buy it new. If i ever have an accident and the airbag never sense that there is someone in the front passenger seat afraid it will not properly.
Car started giving a warning that driver seat belt was not fastened and it was, the warning would repeatedly come on and go off for the whole day. Then while driving we lost power steering. It was very difficult to control and fortunately was able to pull into a private drive. Left the car and obtained a ride to my destination and the next morning returned, started the car and it was ok. Car does sit outside and not sure what happened but glad we were not going 70 mph on highway. We had to replace the manifold on the car just about 2 weeks before these issues and it was expensive. I don't believe this to be a normal issue for this year of car and what's scary is we also own a 2008 g6.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the rear passenger side shoulder belt webbing failed to retract when engaged by the occupant. There were several attempts before the shoulder belt webbing would retract properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the seat belt mechanism would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 09/21/11*ljthe consumer stated the passenger rear seat belts locked in the fired position. It did not matter if the vehicle was moving or sitting still. It locked and wouldn't release. It had to be pulled several times to get enough slack to release it. Updated 10/03/11
When my seatbelt is plugged in whether i'm in drive or i'm in park the light comes on and keeps beeping if i rattle the buckle inside the seat belt housing around the light goes off at 15 seconds momentarily and then comes back on if i get in an accident i'm scared that the airbag will not deploy because the seat belt light is on in the dash constantly and keeps beeping every 45 minutes due to the light being on
Parked car was doing fine came to get in car air bag on passenger side front seat didn't come on then it came while driving then driver seat belt light keeps coming on and turning off for a while then pops on again while driving passenger seat light and air bag stays on when passenger leaves car and flashes saying to put on seat belt but no passenger is in car this all happened out of nowhere it does not detect that someone is buckled up in driver seat and doesn't detect when someone leaves passenger seat it all happened at once the steering rack makes a popping noise and we told the dealer about it and the looseness they sad that car has no open recalls on this vin but certain others of this car does.
Mr. Did evasive manuevers at 65 mph to avoid deadly collision with fully loaded senior citizen van by a driver with a cell phone.steering wheel was very loose, brakes pedals were very easily depressed, none of the front air-bags deployed and car seats did not lock.mr. Hit median concrete at 60 mph.ambulance and emergency room dictated, "you all very lucky to have survived." 3rd party administrator(esis) counter claims mr.. That because mr. Collided with median sideways the air-bags did not deploy.mr. Argues that front driver portion of car hit median first, air bags should have deployed and seat belts should have locked.3rd party administrator counters.because there is no proof we cannot claim such fact.she (3rd party) is insisting on us to sign medical release forms and submit pictures of car.mr. Has advised that car is repaired and has been sold.confusion arises when dealer agrees that car has sensors and collision shop did not indicate any sensors.mr. Is confused whether stabili-trak or some other systems should be in place to have prevented the collision with median and under the tire sensors should have been in place.if any system (stabili-trak or other) were in place, the whole accident could have been prevented.esis-claim #[xxx].parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Seat belt would not unbuckle.with a fair amount of difficulty and some assistance, i was able to slip out of seat belt.the plastic on the buckle portion of the belt near the opening where the latch slides in had broken into several pieces and lodged inside the buckle preventing it from opening.after picking the broken pieces out, the buckle finally released.a potentially serious problem.
2006 pontiac g6 with seat belt and air bag failures. Customer states that the seat belt failed to work properly and the air bags failed to deploy in an accident.the consumer stated the seat belt didn't lock properly and consequently she went forward on impact and sprained her wrist on the steering wheel. A representative from gm/pontiac stated the consumers velocity on impact was too low and she didn't stop fast enough.
First leak was the xm antenna. Water came in through roof center console lights. Second leak was from the sunroof water entered the cabin through the same place. Dealer repaired sunroof drain tube. Third leak was the sunroof drain tube.dealer repaired the other sunroof drain tube.the water enter the cabin and ran on the passenger seat belt.this happened in the winter and the seat belt froze solid in the retraction reel.at the same time the water also damaged the airbag sensors in the passenger seat and caused the an airbag failure. The forth leak soaked both seat belts.this time the dealership extended the sunroof drain tubes per a service bulletin. Now there are intermittent electrical problems with the car.the heads lights would not turn on until the car was turned off then restarted.the turn signals, instrument cluster lights, and heater control lights stopped working intermittently.of course they worked fine while the dealership had the car.
I bought this car on 4/12/2006. The electrical system has a problem so when the passenger rolls down the power window the driver can not put it back up. On 6/29/2006 i took it in for this and they put grease on my windows and they replaced the drivers side window switch. It worked for 2 days and then it stopped working again only this time the passenger seat belt warning stopped working as well, so on 7/8/2006 i took it back and they replaced the drivers side window switch again and repaired the wires to the warning for seat belt. Now here we are it is 7/17 and it quit again on friday the 7/14/2006 so i called and this time they told me they are keeping it indefinitely and the lady who made my appt. Said i should consider renting a car. I argued that for as much money as i spent on this car i should not have to, so they agreed to pay the rental. My concern is this; things keep happening with the electrical system what if it causes a fire or worse an accident with me and my 3 kids in it.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake light remained illuminated when the brakes were not engaged. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included innhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 39,300. Updated 09/11/14*lj updated1/5/15
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the rear passenger side shoulder belt webbing failed to retract when engaged by the occupant. There were several attempts before the shoulder belt webbing would retract properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the seat belt mechanism would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 09/21/11*ljthe consumer stated the passenger rear seat belts locked in the fired position. It did not matter if the vehicle was moving or sitting still. It locked and wouldn't release. It had to be pulled several times to get enough slack to release it. Updated 10/03/11
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel seized and the warning indicator began to illuminate. The contact turned the engine off and upon restarting the steering functioned normally. The identical failure occurred two different times. In addition, the front driver's seat partially detached from its frame. The contact planned to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis and possible repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.
As i was exiting on to an off ramp the steering locked up and i lost control momentarily at the same time not being able to slow down. The car eventually spun out and slowed down on its own. Then i waited and started it back up and it went.
Smoke came from passenger seat, inside the car while driving. Most probably a seat heater malfunction. Is a big safety risk as my 3 year old son was in the car. Car is 2006 pontiac g6 gtp.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the vehicle was parked, the front passenger seat erupted in flames. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Service air bag message appears frequently and passenger airbag is disabled, even if a person is sitting in the passenger seat. I understand there is a recall for this in vehicles with aftermarket leather seats, but since my vehicle has factory leather seats, i believe the problem may extend to vehicles with factory leather seats as well. This has been happening for years, but i only recently realized that the passenger airbag is disabled when the message appears and am now concerned about the safety of anyone sitting in the passenger seat.
Seat tracks holding seats on pontiac g6's bolts & tracks rusted through & gm & dealer will not do anything about it.we think this should be recalled.this could cause a major problem if the bolt breaks off in an accident.
My problems started with this car before i even got home with my new purchase.i had 2 children in the car and the tire blew off the rim damaging the fender notes from the invoice state that "parts and labor to be billed to 67d 67f, cannot warr tire that has been mounted wrong on 1st repair"then on 6/26/06 paint was refinished due to clear coat peeling on the hood.on 11/06/06radio does not play cd's and radio was replaced.3k mile service with motor silk.also airbag light was staying onand they said they found a wire to sdm loose and repaired wire.also right rear tire was leaking air.4/20/2007 engine was knocking loud when first started in morning at that time they replaced the lifters.theengine was replaced shortly after that and again had problems with the air bag light staying, dealership again said it was a sensor but this is only a few of many issues i've been having with this car.please contact me and we will go through each one or you can contact the dealership where this lemon was purchased and request the records (i have a copy too)....
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The contact also stated that the front passenger seat heated independently. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v417000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 146,000.
A front interior weld on the cross member failed, resulting in a severe slope to the right as well as a noticeable clunk when turning.
While driving any speed,brake lights remain on. When pressing the brake,the brake lights turn off. Extremely dangerous and can possibly cause a rear end accident.
While driving north on ohio rte. 33 (at 70 mph) on 11/27/2013 , my cruise control disengaged and would not re-engage. I pulled over at the next available exit, shut off my car for about 10 seconds, and restarted. Cruise control was again operational. Given such an isolated incident, i dismissed my concern. However, on 12/16/2013, i was driving eastbound on i-70 (again at 70 mph) and my cruise control again disengaged. I noticed right away and pressed the accelerator to keep my speed up. The three vehicles immediately behind me, including one tractor-trailer and a vehicle operated by one of my family members, noticeably slowed down to add following distance. My cell phone rang, and my passenger answered and put the call on speakerphone. My family members in the vehicle behind me asked what was going on and indicated that my brake lights were still on, although no pressure was being applied. Apparently, this is the reason that the vehicles behind me were slowing down - they thought i was slowing down, even though i was not! i pulled off at the next exit to again shut off and restart my car. My passenger claimed that something smelled hot (possibly brakes), although i cannot offer verification of this. After restarting and re-entering i-70, cruise control worked and brake lights were reported by following family members to work properly.
My wife and i own a pontiac g6 and shortly after the first time we changed the brake pads on the front wheels, the rotors warped.since the replacement of the first set of rotors we have been through 4 sets of rotors.it seems that the rotors warp within 10 to 20 thousand miles of installing new pads and rotors.driving style does not seem to be the issue as this is a very common problem with this owners of this model car.brake shops even say that it is probably the worst car made of brakes.nothing we can do seems to fix it, aside from not driving the car because the pull from braking is so bad.this is a good car with a horribly engineered braking system.
Purchased new pontiac g6 2006 on june 2, 2007, 72 miles.july 2007, problems with cruise control.contacted reliable pontiac with problem.never returned my call.took it to thompson's placerville, acted like i did not know how to work a cruise control.continued to have electrical problems throughout the vehicle.spoke with david o'keef, pontiac customer service (866) 790-5600, ext 31952, regarding lemon law. I took the vehicle into thompsons on the following dates (there were several more, but i did not receive an invoice from the dealer):7/11/07; 8/10/07; 10/05/07; 10/8/07; 10/20/07; 11/16/07; 12/12/07; 4/8/08; 4/23/08 5/14/08; 5/16/08; 5/31/08; 11/11/08; throughout 2009 and 2010; 4/28/11; 9/6/11; 9/14/11; 12/9/11; and 12/14/11.pulled over by chp several times for brake lights being on, but i was not braking, officer stated vehicle too dangerous to be on road.on 9/6/11, a friend referred me to motortrend recalls.recall date for air bags was 10/31/2006 and exterior lighting: brake lights 1/30/2009.steering needed to be replaced in 2009.i was never contacted by gm or reliable pontiac.vehicle was a costly, safety hazard through 12/14/11.still have issues.extremely inconvenient to keep taking it to the dealer.now i know why i was being flipped off by other drivers on the road, they thought i was "brake" checking them.
The brake lights are illuminating while driving without the brake pedal being depressed. When the brake pedal is pushed the brake lights turn off. The cruise control will turn on but it will not engage.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received recall notices for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14v224000 (transmission shift cable). The dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes failed intermittently while driving various speeds. The failure mileage was 193,000.
Same complaint as others with pontiac g6 and brake lights.while i am driving or in park my brake lights remain on.while braking, my brake lights go out.fortunately, i have had no accident related to this problem, but other drivers have stopped to tell me this is occurring.i have had a couple of close calls while driving in work time traffic where vehicles tend to be almost bumper to bumper and the other drivers do not know that i am braking because my brake lights are out.additionally, the cruise control works sporadically.i have reported this to my local dealership and called the customer service department at pontiac and neither acknowledge this known problem.when this first started a couple of years ago, the brake lights would work sporadically.the dealership said they could not replicate the problem therefore they could not repair it.
At randomtimesthe car's tails lights upand stays lite eventhoughthebrake petalisbeing applied. This occurs whether the car is parked or being driven.
Abs and traction control lights on dash came on during a routine drive, and remain on. Had mechanic inspect- concluded that both sensors working, malfunction due to no electricity being delivered.as a result, critical crash avoidance features (both anti-lock brake and traction control are critical) are disabled / failing.repair would require tracing wire back to point of issue.before having a private mechanic address, i learned of recall for this specific issue (nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000) effective aug 18, 2014, whereby gm to address wiring harness with spacers and dielectrical lubricant.contacted general motors on this and told no open recall; told that it was already addressed by service at devan chevrolet, wilton ct on aug 13, 2015.i do acknowledge that i had the car at that dealer / service center on that date for another matter- i had no issues or symptoms with abs and traction controlwhile its possible that during that visit they actioned the remedy detailed in the recall, however, as there was no noted issue at that time, i am not sure they did anything that made a difference.now that the symptoms are persistent, gm appears to declare no repair is required under the recall.
On or about june 2nd, i was driving my 2006 pontiac g-6, when a rotwiller dog jumped in front of me so i slammed on my brakes, the car did not respond properly at all, i didn't stop , andi spun out and did a 150 spin and hit an embankment. I missed the dog, but wrecked my beautiful car. I have never wrecked a car in my lifetime,i wrecked everything in the front of my car. My front bumper plate, energy absorber, lower grill right, lower grill left, emblem, right inner fender, right front bumper retainer and fender, right inner fender cover, front lower bumper filler, front lower air dam, plastic retainers upper, plastic retainers upper and lower, plastic retainers lower radiator, right radiator support bracket, radiator cap, cooling fan assembly, coolant, freon, atf. I no that i'm an excellent driver, and after that day i didn't have a car for 3 monthes. I was devastated. The car accident left skid marks on the road, so a person can pretty much read the entire story of accident. I feel my car did not respond the way it was supposed to. I feel that the car's recalls have everything to do with me slamming into an embankment, i could have died that day because the car doesn't respond correctly.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that when at a parking lot of a school, the contact drove very slowly at an unknown speed, the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed and in addition the vehicle accelerated to an unknown speed. The power steering failed to turn left or right. The failure occurred without warning. The failure caused the contact's vehicle to crash into another vehicle, which made the vehicle come to a stop. Only the air bag on the power steering wheel deployed. The other air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a back injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control), 14v153000 (steering) and 14v224000 (power train) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted and was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Coming to a stop sign and i was trying to stop and my brakes went.
The brake lights won't come up when you press them down and then come on when you're moving.almost caused an accident with a motorcycle behind us.
The brake lights on my car turn off when i am stopped and then randomly illuminate when i am driving or parked..
This vehicle has 3 recalls for everything that shouldn't be transmission power steering and brakes...the power steering just gives out without warning!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 50 mph, the brakes seized without warning. The vehicle spun out of control and struck the guardrail three times. The contact's vehicle landed in a ditch on the side of the road. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,000. The vin was not available.
Brake lights stay on while driving and shut off when brake is applied.
Brake lights stay on when brakes are not pressed and turn off when brakes are pressed.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. When the brake pedal was depressed, the rear brake lights would not illuminate. When the brake pedal was not being depressed, the rear brake lights would erroneously remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to tinney gmc (11249 west carson city rd, greenvale, mi) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced in august of 2014 per nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (exterior lighting) for the same failure; however, the remedy was insufficient. The vehicle had been serviced for the same failure on seven separate occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the continuing failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Breaking lights come with out touching the peddle when driving down the road.two people have pulled up to me at stop lights telling me that the break lights stay on. Driving down the hwy you at night,you can see that they are on,all the reflectors are lighted up
The mileage is a rough estimate because i don't remember exactly what it was but this all started in the fall of 2011. My brake lights are working in reverse. When the brake pedal is pressed my lights go off and when i'm not pushing the brake pedal the lights are on. The dealership did the recommended service by putting the lubricant on the brake module. It worked fine for about 4 months by then my car was no longer under warranty so i was not going to pay the dealership to do the service. My dad replaced the whole module and again it worked fine for another 6 months. When it happened again my dad put lubricant on it again, worked fine up till this past may.my dad is going to take a look at it again. I'm scared to drive in this car for fear of being rear ended due the lights no working.
My car is very difficult to shift from park.my brake lights don't work when i push the brake and flash sometimes when i don't push the brake.my cruise control won't set and if it does set, it cuts off with out warning on the highway.
I recently purchased this vehicle.soon after i purchased it, my husband was driving behind me when he discovered that my brake lights were backwards.they were on when i was not pressing on the pedal and were off when i was pressing the pedal.so to be clear the brake lights are on when they should be off and coming on when they should be off.also, the cruise control light comes on but the vehicle does not maintain speed while using the function.
The first instance that i was made aware of this issue was when a police officer pulled me over to question the brake lights issue of them not coming on while i was stopped.it appeared that they were just not working, however the issue initially went away and i was not made aware of the brake lights working intermittently for a year after that.occasionally other drivers have signaled that there is something amiss with the brake lights.however, it appears that now that the car is at 100,000+ miles, the issue with the brake lights is now constant.the issue does not disappear and reappear.we have now had another driver follow the car to test the brake lights, and it is exactly that the lights are on continuously while driving and occasionally turn off and then when the brakes are pressed, the lights turn off, and so on.it appears that the contact is incorrect between the brake pedal and the brake lighting.it appears that the exact issue that i am experiencing is described by:nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000however, my car's vin is not included in the stated impacted population, however the manufacturer does state that the issue could afflict more cars, but that the primary period in which this manufacturing issue occurred was addressed.i would argue that point as it appears that this car is impacted by this without any recourse.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake warning lamp illuminated.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the brake light switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the remedy failed to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic and the technician stated that the body control module was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.
I was attending my aunts funeral in hackensack, nj. I reside in maryland, so its about a 5 hour drive for me. Half way there, my sister called me and asked why was i riding my brakes. I told her, i was not riding my breaks. She informs me that my brake lights flash all the time. I could not believe her. Coming home from the funeral, we witnessed the same thing. Then several days later, i could not get the car out of park. I had to sit at foodlion for about twenty minutes, before i was able to get the car in gear. I called gm 800-620-7668 and tried to issue a complaint. I was told there was no recall. But i happen to see this issue all over the internet. My issue is still occurring, again i called gm and i was brushed off. I feel this issue should be corrected by gm and not my bank account.
I have had my 2006 pontiac g6 since march 2011. I love the car but really wish i would of looked up reviews on it before purchasing! for the past year and a half i have had nothing but problems with my brake lights. I have already spent so much money trying to get it fixed! the problem is when i'm driving my brake lights are on and when i hit the brakes the lights turn off. Also the cruise control rarely works because of this and sometimes it is hard to shift out of park. Since my car was not in the previous recall even though it had the exact same problems, i have paid twice now to bring it to the local gm dealer (cbg) which they applied the lubricant to wiring going to the bcm! it works for a couple of months then i have the problem again! i was told the second time i went that it was going to cost 400$ to get a new body control module because that was the problem. It seems like it is getting worse and worse because now sometimes the brake lights just stay on and have no affect when i hit the brakes. Honestly i have already spent so much money on trying to get this fixed between gm and local mechanics that i just can't afford to spend the 400$ and it still not fix!! i finally have this car paid off so it would be crazy to trade in and get another bill. Having a 10 month old i don't even feel safe driving him in my car out of fear that i am gonna get hit because of the brake light issue! something needs to be done because this is obviously a issue with many g6's!
Takata recallfirst noticed problem january 2012.i had to press on brake pedal really hardto shift out of park and brake pedal would make a noise when i first pushed on it.cruise control would disengage while in use or would not work at all.not sure if brake lights were improperly working at this time or not.took car to gm dealership 3 times before it seemed to be fixed.forward to october of 2015 and issue is back. The same symptoms but the only reason i discovered the brake lights constantly being on is i was at gas station and got out of my car as it was idle and in park to throw something away and noticed during the day my tail lights were on and very bright.took it to a mechanic immediately and as i pushed on the brake pedal, my brake lights went off.the shop put in a new brake light switch and that did not fix the issue. Can.of drive the car as it is too dangerous.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the brake pedal illuminated when it was not engaged. The contact only became aware of the failure when she was stopped by the police. The vehicle was taken a mechanic for inspection and advised the contact that the defective brake switch caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 88,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at any speed, the brake lights illuminated. The brake lights went off when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was contacted (denooyer chevrolet in kalamazoo, mi) who stated that the unknown recall was closed. Another dealer was contacted (cole gilmore gmc in kalamazoo, mi) and aslo stated that the recall was closed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall was closed and that the warranty expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
My 2006 pontiac g6 has proven issues with the brake light system. Periodically, but often, the brake lights illuminate while i'm driving without me pressing the brake pedal. Whenever i actually press the brake pedal, the lights go off! other vehicles have nearly run into the back of me because of this malfunction. I have had the brake sensor replaced, but the problem persists. This is a very dangerous issue and research has confirmed that there are multiple cases of this plague. Please help!
I bought the car used with 35k miles on it in september 2013. Since then i have replaced the brakes and rotors twice and needing it done again now. And the car only have 71k miles on it now. I think there should be some kind of recall on the car for brake rotors warping. I have read multiple complaints of the same nature all over the internet.
Smell of fuel and see fuel leaking from fuel tank. Brake lights go on and off while driving.
Recently, i saw an article from a local news station regarding the attorney general going after local car dealerships for not disclosing or fixing recalls for cars sold off of their lot. I purchased my car in february 2015, with no knowledge of any issues or recalls. Upon placing my vin number into the nhtsa website, i discovered that i have three recalls that have affected my car, having to do with the brakes, transmission and power steering. My car has had issues with its brakes from the get-go, i even went back to websmart to have it fixed with my warranty. Mere weeks after getting it "fixed", the issues returned and i'm not sure if it has to do with this recall or not. My power steering has gone out on me three times while driving, in the little over two years that i have had the car. I am not sure what to do regarding this and could use some help. Thank you, matt.
I work the night shift so i drive primarily at night when it's dark. My brake lights will light up when i take my foot off the brake, and then when i press the brake, the lights would not light up. At the same time all of this is happening my cruise control stopped working and when i would put my car in park it would sometimes be stuck and wouldn't come out of park.
The road was wet had no traction control and anti lock brakes. The car would not stop i was going around 60mph on a expresswaysliding and almost hit the car in front of me. This has happened twice since i bought the car used.i feel the car is to unsafe to drive it's sitting at mb garage in huntley il. On line there's a lot of problems.
My brake lights come on while i'm driving and stay on. Then when i apply the brakes the brake lights go off. I have had the brake pedal positioning sensor replaced numerous times after being told that it was the problem and it still keeps happening. I then received a recall notice for this brake issue and had the bcm and bpps and harness replaced (recall 13036) as well as the transmission shift cable (recall 14152). It has now been less than a year and i am having the same issue again. The dealership is telling me that it is the bpps again and is refusing to cover the cost. I feel scared every time i drive my car because i never know if my brake lights are working or not even after i'm told that they have been fixed.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic replaced the brake stop switch, cruise control switch and the turn signal switch. Also, the connectors were cleaned and the failure was resolved. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting:brake lights); however the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 87,000. The current mileage was 90,288.
Most of the time my brake lights are on without pressing the brake pedal. Sometimes the lights are on when i start my vehicle and sometimes they come on while driving. When the brake lights turn on they generally do not turn off and i drive around with brake light always on. Sometimes i've been told that when the brake lights are on while driving and i begin to actually brake, the brake lights turn off. When the brake lights are on while driving the cruise control will not engage. There have been instances where i set my cruise control and it suddenly disengages and i have been told by people following my vehicle that this is when the brake lights turn on without me hitting the pedal. I have also noticed that when the brake lights are on when i start the vehicle that it is extremely hard to shift my car out of park.
Driving through the neighborhood when the powersteering on the car went completely out. I was unable to slow the car down to bring it to a safe park on the side of road. Instead i hit an embankment. The witness and police were not sure why my car did not flip over in other words i lost steering and brake power and the car was deemed as totaled.
Brake lights not working properly, have to press brake pedal extremely hard to get out of park, and cruise control not functioning properly as well. Brake lights illuminate whenever they want to. Brake lights may or may not work when brake pedal pressed. Also the brake lights come on at random times while driving witch, could result in a fatality...... G.m. Is saying my car should not be affected due to my vin #. If that's the case why is my car having the exact stated problems in the recall . Nhtsa # is 09v036000.. Thanks for any help you can send my way....
With the engine running and the transmission not in park, the applied emergency brake would not prevent the vehicle from drifting forward nor backward.i was informed, at a gmc dealership, that the rear brake calibers had seized in a partially engaged position -- so the brakes were dragging while the car was being driven_ and _ the emergency was useless.the repair cost was over $ 500.00.the car had a rear brake replacement job about 1,000 miles before this problem, and supposedly the caliber problem wasn't apparent then.
I have had his problem looked at a fixed every since i bought the car brand new. The brake lights blink off and on when you go to brake you have no lights at all. The whole time your driving they blink off and on. Car was being driven on the interstate . Semi kept honking and pointing to the back looked out rear view mirror and boulder see them flashing.
This pontiac g6 was taken to dealer on three occasions for the same complaint. 9/23/2009.the first occasion, the vehicle's cruise control did not work and the gearshift was very difficult to move out of park.on one occasion the car had to be left at work site as gear shift could not be moved until the next morning.last, several people told me that brake lights were on while driving and turned off when applying the brakes; all the symptoms of the recall #09v036000second occasion: it was taken to dealer again 6/20/2011 for the same symptomsthe dielectric lubricant suggested in the recall was applied both times and complaints cured.third occasion: the vehicle is going into dealer 6/11/2012 for the same complaints..
I purchased this pontiac g6 in 2008 used. At the time, the vehicle had approximately 30,000 miles. Within the first year i noticed my cruise control would stop working. At the time i was unaware that my brake lights were also malfunctioning. I realized this malfunction after being notified by a random person driving behind me on the road. She notified me that when i pressed the brake my lights would not illuminate and when i was not pressing the brake pedal, they were illuminating. A complete reversal. After some research, i realized this was a common problem and there was a recall issued. When i contacted my local dealership i was notified that although my car was the same make and model, it was a gtp and was not covered in the recall. Eventually the dealership decided to perform the recall procedures which only temporarily corrected the problem. Since that original fix, i have had the brake module changed three or four times, taken to two several dealerships and also to a trusted mechanic. No one can get the problem corrected. I am now told there is a chance it is the body control module. I am so tired of spending money to correct a defect in this vehicle with on guarantee of a fix. This car is dangerous to drive and general motors needs to correct this problem. Updated 09/10/13*lj
When brake pedal is applied, brake lights go out.when brake pedal released, brake lights go on.reverse of what they should do.
This car was horrible brakes rotors steering was never correct the cruise control went up and down and after i fixed ton stuff the guy i buy it from cane and stole it my husband job in middle of niggt
Traveling west on i-20 and my cruise control disengaged for no reason and i realized my brake lights were on.i tried several things, but the lights would not turn off while i was driving and do not signal to other drivers that i am coming to a stop, which is quite dangerous.i have tried several things including checking recall status, but my vin was not included in the recall.i also often have issues getting my car out of park, have to press the brake a little harder than normal.
Tl * the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the rear brake lamps and the brake lights on the spoiler were notoperating properly . Upon pressing the accelerator pedal the lights illuminated and when the contact applied the brakes the lights failed to illuminate. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v252000(electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control). The vehicle was scheduled for diagnostic testing and to be repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Brake lights are illuminating when i do not press the brakes...does not illuminate when i do press the brakes, this has resulted in me being rear-ended and has lead to several near accidents. Additionally, the cruise control will not set and it is often difficult for me to put my car into gear without pressing the break all the way to the floor or without restarting my car. The car doesn't always catch the first time i try to start it, the power outlets now are not working in addition the stereo resetting itself and the windshield wiper arm constantly popping off.
My vehicle was recently taken to the dealership for a recalled part (brake lamp malfunction) and my vehicle is still locking up. After fixing the recalled part i have purchased a battery, a caliber, starter, and two hubs. My car is still not working it will function for a couple of miles perfectly, and then it returns to the same problems. First it will not gear up the car will be on drive and it will take a couple of minutes to catch, then the car will lock up and not be able to move. So i will have to get a tow service because the abs system will lock the car and i cannot push it to a safe area.
Brakes are illuminated when foot is not on brake pedal and brake lights are off when foot is applied at the brake pedal. This is a safety issue!!!!! if needed to apply brakes in a fast manner a following car could rear-end the pontiac g6. Obviously i'm not the only person with this issue. So why hasn't something been done to make pontiac recall the brake sensor relay before people are involved in car accidents?the "recall" to add dielectric lubricant to the connector to prevent corrosion is not working!!!!! i should not have to worry about when my brakes lights are illuminated automatically. I have been to the dealership numerous times to have dielectric grease put on the connector. I really hope that the nhtsa can push this issue with the 2006 pontiac g6 brake lights being illuminated while brake pedal is not pressed. Pontiac recalled the first 93 manufactured pontiac g6's for 2006 but what about the others that have the same problem???????? exterior lighting:brake lights recall for 2006 pontiac g6recall announced: january 30 2009nhtsa reference: #09v036000number affected: 8,012summary: gm is recalling 8,012 my 2005-2006 pontiac g6 vehicles. The brake lamps may not operate properly because of corrosion in a wiring connector. Corrosion in the connector could cause the brake lamps to illuminate when the brake pedal has not been depressed, or the lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park.consequence: brake lamps that are not operating properly may not warn a driver in a following vehicle of the braking status and could lead to a crash without prior warning.fix: dealers will apply a dielectric lubricant to the connector to prevent corrosion.the recall began on february 17, 2009.
The air bag doesn't work and the light flashes "service airbag," and, while pumping the brakes to stop, you have to pumps twice before the car reacts to the command.i had the pads replaced but the car operates the same as before.
The brake lights stay lit while the car is in motion. They turn off when the brake is applied.
The brake lights started coming on without the pedal being pushed.then the battery started going dead randomly when parked.then all dashlights flickering ,power locks locking and unlocking thereself,and lost accelerating power and shut off ,all happened while in motion on city street.have trouble switching gear shift out of park.front brakes also locking up randomly when driving.
Recall no. 80317 to add dielectric grease is not working!!!! the brake lights are illuminated while driving and brake pedal is notdepressed. The brake lights are not illuminated when brake pedal is depressed. This is a safety issue!!!!!!!!
I was on my way to a softball game, was going 65 on the fast lane, and all of sudden i read power steering on the radio, the car was still on but the gas didn't want to go and my wheel was tensed, there was a lot of traffic but i managed to get it to the left shoulder without causing an accident. The car was towed and has been parked ever since.
My cars electric system is completely went out. My heat and air conditioning system completely went out . Its extremely hard just to get my car out of park in my driveway.my keys get stuck in the ignition and its extremely frustrating because you can't leave your keys in the ignition,obviously you have to lock your door so no one will steal your car while your sleeping. And the most dangerous part or what's going on with my car is, when driving the brake medal is almost impossible to mash while driving even with two feet. And my morning commute to work requires me to be on the highway. I've had recall work done to my 2006 pontiac g6 before due to my electric system failing and these are all of the same signs of the recall. And i wouldn't dare let my family ride in this car. Thank you
First noticed that i was unable to shift from park. My cruise control would not engage or would shut off on its own while using. Realized my brake lights would stay on while driving and pedal was not depressed. Once i got the lights to turn off would not light up when pedal was depressed. First noticed this last summer but was not consistent. Started to act up again in the last few days.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at night, both rear tail lights remained illuminated when depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake switch module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred twice. The contact called gilland chevrolet gmc at (877) 666-7521 (located at 3071 us-231, ozark, al 36360) and was informed to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Cruise control does not come on and brake lights are on without being used.car only had 69000 miles
Tl ' the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving various speeds, the brake lights on the vehicle would either illuminate randomly or fail to illuminate completely when the brake pedal was depressed.the dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control).the manufacturer was notified.the failure mileage was 101,756.jcc
Brake lights are illuminated while driving and when car is in park, without brake being depressed. When brake is actually being depressed, brake lights are not illuminated. Cruise control works intermittently, sometimes going off while driving after being set. Difficult to switch gears out of park at times. Have taken it to mechanic twice. First time had a sensor replaced. Second time had the brake light switch replaced. Problems still not resolved. After seeing a previous recall in 2009 for this same issue i checked into it and my vin number is not included in that recall. Driving with children in my car, it is a major concern for me, especially with the brake light issue. There are many times when people almost rear end us because of this issue. I hope that another recall is issued soon to correct this problem before people get seriously injured or killed as a result. Extremely dangerous malfunction!
The brake lights illuminates when pedal is not engaged, and goes out briefly when engaged. I became aware of this situation when in for inspection the car failed for the center mount stop light was not working due to burned and melted bulbs and holders. Upon being told i needed to replace the whole unit, i took upon myself to get the aftermarket bulb holder and fix myself. Upon completion it became know as to the lights brake light turning on when pedal is not engaged. Changed brake switch, problem still continued. Seek info on internet and came upon former recall, and recent complaints. Called gm dealer and was informed there is nothing they can do to fix the problem. This is a safety issue and reason for bulb holders melting is from heat from being on all the time.
Abs and traction control warning light comes on intermittently. Driver unsure if car is ok or not. Both lites at the same time. Also, seatbelt warning lite/chime do not go away even when buckled.
During slippery road conditions, when i apply brakes, even at low speeds like 5mph, the traction control interferes with brakes and car does not allows me to apply brake.i feel this strong vibration in the brake pedal and can hear some mechanical noise.its life threatening in winters to drive this car with family.physically by brakes and rotors are in good condition.seems like problem with traction control or abs.
Transmission feels as though it enter overdrive- brakes feel unresponsive and if responsive only slightly, and continues to accelerate with the transmission stuck.car will eventually stop when emergency brake is pulled, and then the transmission will not shift out of drive.steering wheel will become locked as well.after multiple attempts of turning the vehicle off and on, it will eventually unlock the transmission and will allow to be shifted into park.vehicle is an automatic.
Report from driver behind us at traffic light indicated that the brake lights were on when moving down the highway but went off when stopping at traffic light.close call at traffic light a couple of days before when nearly hit from behind.driver missed us by driving off of the road onto burm.
My brake lights were on when i wasn't using the brakes and went off when i pressed the brake pedal and sometimes the brake lights just flash on and off when the brakes aren't being used, i've gotten stopped before for this issue. This has been an ongoing, very frustrating, dangerous problem at night and on fwy. I contacted the manufacturer but my vehicle didn't fall under a recall they had previously issued for this very same problem and refused to try to fix the issue. Please have this car manufacturer extend the recall to all 2006 pontiac g6 vehicles.
Brake lights turn on even when i'm not braking, sometimes don't turn on when i am braking.also, cruise control stopped working.
As many owners of this vehicle are experiencing..trouble getting the vehicle in gear from park,have to step on the brakes to the floor. Brake lights work in the reverse direction and 3rd brake light stays on when foot is not on the brakes..help please..this is a matter of safety and may cause injury or death..my vin number was not listed on the gm recall. My vin number was about 1,000 cars after the recall.i am going to a gm dealer and i have been told a new brake pedal comes with the brake sensor..i do not want to throw a ton of money not knowing the exact problem.
My 2006 pontiac g6 steering wheel moves back and forth by its self. When i'm driving the power steering stops working and becomes very hard to steer.
The brake lights would stay on when your foot was not on the brake and turn off when the brake was applied.this car was not involved in the original recall so i had it fixed at a gm dealer twice.it now as of 6/21/13 has the same condition again.
The brake lights are illuminated while the brake pedal is not compressed! this problem has been on going since june 2009,the vehicle has had the recalls preformed and the problem with the brake light has not been resolved!!!! this is a safety issue!!!
While coming to a quick stop to avoid a vehicle which ran a red light,my car started shaking violently in the front end. I proceeded a couple of miles and when i slowed down to make my turn the front started vibrating and shaking again. I had the brakes inspected by my local gmc dealer. To my surprise they found the brakes were well in range of specs. I left thinking everything was fine. The next day on my way to work when i reached 50 mph it started shaking again. Seems every time i had applied my brakes aggressively the front of the car felt like it was going to collapse. I again had the tech guy look at the vehicle. This time they found that the electronic brake control module internal was reading fault.
This car has been nothing, but a dangerous headache.i was pulling out of my driveway and the brake fell off.. Glad no traffic was coming.could not stop.. The a week later i am driving and the tire blew.last weekend driving and lost all power. Not only did we get locked inside the car the serpentine belt was shriveled in pieces. It was horrible.tell the dealer cause i'm making payments and they act as if the could careless.. The car has never been inspected.i had it looked at and was told the back accel is going to crash in and the electrical is bad it can cause a fire. Scare to drive it.
Was almost rear-ended on i480. The driver then flagged me over to the side of the road .he informed me my brake lights were not working properly. Come to find out my brake lights were staying on while i was driving and going out when i apply the brake. I am not sure when this started again. I say again because twice i have had dealerships repair this fix under the recall. The recall fix is faulty. Gm is aware of this. As far as i'm concerned they are knowingly putting my life in danger. I have put a lot of money in my car. I repair and maintain it properly. I have receipts to support this fact. Gm should be made to be responsible that my life is not in danger when i am properly operating their product.
My brake lights come on when my foot is nowhere near the brake pedal. I will be on the gas and the brake lights will either be flashing or just staying on. Or vice versa, my foot will be on the brake pedal and my brake lights wont be on. It is hard to press the brake pedal in when i go to shift out of park. My cruise control also doesn't work at times.
Brake lights stayed on while car was moving and went out when brake pedal was depressed.
The 2006 pontiac's brake lights go on when the brakes are not applied.the cruise control will not engage, andthis occurs intermittently.i'm not sure the brake lights go on when the brakes are applied.this is scary!!!!!!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering lost power and the power steering, brake, and tail lights warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage and vin were unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the when depressing the brake pedal, the brake light failed. The contact also stated that when she took her foot off the brake pedal, the light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 67,000.
Brakes lights continuously stay while driving or parked. Once the brake is pressed then it cuts off. The brake lights will randomly come and go off from time to time.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake light remained illuminated and caused the cruise control to fail. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the internal shifter assembly was replaced however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied assistance with the repair because the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 159,000.
Officer told me that the brakes would come on while driving and the brake lights would go off while braking. My cruise control no longer works and i have to push the brakes in further to get the car out of park. The officer stated that the vehicle is unsafe to be operating.
My son died in the car.
Re:pontiac 2006 -g6 gtelect. System, elect. Stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control--- this car was recalled for above problems in 2014.at that time i brought car to dealer to be fixed, although the car was not in need of repair because no problems had existed,dealer stated he fixed all recall problems at that time. Now two years later i am experiencing all the listed problems above.i took car to mechanic where he did replace parts but still experiencing problem.it must go back to dealer so problem can be alleviated. Brake lights do not go on when braking also when applying gas they sometimes go on.cruise control is also not working.what's to say that this problem was never fixed in 2014 when the car was recalled due to the fact that i wasn't having any issues at that time.had do i know the work was ever done the first time around since i was not in the service area and i had no problems with the car.what's to say i was handed an itemized list of all corrected parts and indeed it was never fixed.i called pontiac and was told since it was replaced with recall i have to now pay out of pocket. According to nhtsa -they have been working to reduce deaths and injuries on the roadways to make it safer for the public.they also need to be on the customers side and not the side of the dealer.
The air bag light has illuminated and i see there was a recall for other g6 2206 but not for my vin number. I have the same problem as the others that were recalled. Also i am having an extremely difficult time getting my car out of park. I have to push the brake with a tremendous amount of force and hope that is comes out of park. Again g6 2006 was recalled and my vehicle does not fall into those vin numbers. It is extremely frustrating to know that safety and faulty pieces are not covered under a recall that same year model and make were covered. Please let me know what i can do besides contacting an attorney to have these items fixed under the recalls that were issued for g6 2006 pontiacs. Thank you
Brakes lights will of the sudden come on,deactivating cruise control and brake lights will stay on continously.brake lights will go off with the tap of the pedal but will then come back on.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at 45 mph, the brake warning light illuminated when releasing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brakes were repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.
I am experiencing a problem with my brake lights intermittently staying on when the brake light isn't pressed and then turning off when the brake pedal is pressed. My cruise control will randomly stop working and it will take a period of time before it will work again. I am also having an issue getting out of park sometimes. It seems i have to press down incredibly hard on the break pedal to shift it into gear. I began to research these problems trying to figure out what the cause could be. I didn't have to look long because i was flooded with complaints from people with the exact same problems with similar if not identical cars. I found out there was a recall on the 2005 and 2006 g6's but of course my vin wasn't covered. In fact, i talked to a customer service rep from gm and specifically asked if there were recalls of the 2005 2006 g6's for this problem and verbatim i received "not to my knowledge". I just finished talking with that gm rep less than 10 minutes ago. How is it possible that a customer service rep working for gm hasn't heard about this recall? i'm frustrated by the runaround i got with the gm reps and in the end i still have to take it in for a diagnostic and pay for it out of pocket. This recall needs to be extended to other vin's.
Everything electrical is shot. It started about two years ago..one by one, everything in the car (electrical) stopped working. Such as..1. Power lock for the doors doesn't work2. Trunk release button doesn't open the trunk3. Car alarm would go off every time i opened the door (as the door was unlocked)4. Air conditioning stopped working5. Brake lights would illuminate while driving, and would go off when i would brake. 6. Brake lights wouldn't illuminate at all sometimes. 7. Headlights and/or taillights would go out, or dim randomly8. Push-lock button on each door would go up and down (by itself) as i would be driving, or when the car was parked. (couldn't lock my car doors) because of theexterior lighting issues, i was pulled over twice. I also had my car repaired a couple times (mechanic even called pontiac for assistance). After the car was fixed, (if possible), the lights would stop properly working again, shortly after being 'repaired' . Eventually, i stopped driving the car. I haven't driven the car since february, 2014 (5 months). I don't have the money to continuously get the car fixed (to pass inspection), or pay for safety violations. Therefore, i haven't had a car to drive for 5 months. I had received a letter in the mail (prior to the recall letter in june 2014) stating there was a default with the power steering. I called the number twice. At first, i was told my car issues were not relevant to the default. The second time, (probably a couple months later) i was told that my car was now over the mileage to be covered by the warranty (stated in the letter), and therefore it voided my eligibility to have the repaired by them.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and seized. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle spun twice into another lane and landed in a ditch. The brake warning indicator illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000.
I went to get my vehicle inspected and the brake lights would not operate correctly.first, they would not shut off.then, they would not turn on.you can push the brake pedal and sometimes it will turn the brake lights on and they stay on, or it will turn them off and they will stay off.i have brought it to two different automotive shops, including the one i purchased it from and they have not been able to diagnose the problem.gm sent me a recall notice for this type of problem.however, it is not listed on the website.so i called gm and they stated i had to pay to have a manufacturer diagnose the problem as it was not a "legit recall as of yet" and that if it was found to be part of the recall the cost would be reimbursed.i explained to the gm agent on the phone that it has been looked at and i cannot afford to pay to have it looked at again.she stated i needed to wait for a "legit recall" to be mailed to me.the letter i received from gm previously is the same type of letter i had received about the other two recalls on my vehicle that are listed on the website and there are no parts for.the malfunctioning of my brake lights is a serious problem and could cause a horrible accident.
We were driving to dinner with our neighbors following behind us. I received a phone call from them stating that my brake lights were on when i was driving down the road and then once i would go to stop the brake lights would turn off until i released the brake. I went to use my cruise control and it wouldn't work. Then once we were leaving the restaurant i had trouble getting the car out of park, i had to press extremely hard on the brake to get it to release.
The brake lights illuminates when pedal is not engaged, and goes out briefly when engaged my cruise control is not working as well. I became aware of this situation when in for inspection the car failed for the center mount stop light was not working due to burned and melted bulbs and holders. Being told i needed to fix. It became know as to thebrake lights turning on when pedal is not engaged. I changed brake switch, problem still continued. I sought info on internet and came upon former recall of this, and recent complaints. I called gm dealer and was informed there is nothing they can do to fix the problem. This is a safety issue and reason for bulb holders melting is from heat from being on all the time, my cruise control going out.
First there is a message that pops up on my dashboard saying about my airbag warning. It pops up throughtout my drive. Its been doing this since i bought my car in 2008. But i mever got a recall paper in the mail and when i put my vin number in, it has no recalls for the airbag. Its alarming and scary hearing about other peoples complaints with the same issues. Secondly i got a letter in the mail from gmc or something about a recall on my car. It had to do with my break lights coming on automatically while i had my car in the park position. I was excited to finally get it fixed but when i took it to the gmc mechanics in albany oregon they said nothing was wrong. However till this day i continue to have this issue. The brake lights turn on and stay on while im driving. Ive had several people who were driving behind me tell me the same thing. I just got back from vacation and while driving on the freeway for a long time, i stopped at the rest area and an older gentleman came up to me and told me my brake lights were on the whole time for the last 30 miles he was behind me. If i got a letter concerning my brakes then why arent they willing to fix my problem.
Brakes lights work in reverse.while driving the brake lights are illuminated and when i put the brakes on the lights go dim.this is a safety issue.i recently purchased this car 2nd hand and was unaware of this problem.
The brake lights stay on without the brake pedal being pushed on.when the brake pedal is pushed, the brake lights turn off and other drivers do not know that i am slowing down.there have been several instances that i have been nearly rear ended.there is a recall for this problem but my vin number is not covered under that recall.
Vehicle started to make a clunking sound in the brakes and every once and a while having difficulties removing it from park. Shortly after these problems started the cruise control stopped working. Little did we know that the brake lights were working in reverse all this time! when your on the gas the brake lights are on when you hit the brakes the brake lights go out! this is incredibly dangerous gm has issued a recall for this same issue for the 05 g6 model but none of the others, a simple google search shows how common this is with the g6 line from 05-09! we would have had no clue this was going on if i hadn't followed my fiance one night and noticed it other wise we would have found out when some one hit us due to the poor brakes or computer of the pontiac g6.
Once again gm has issued a recall for 2006 pontiac g6's for brake light issues, cruise control, and difficulties getting the car out of the park position. The brake lights randomly illuminate while pressing the gas and shut off when i press the brake. The cruise control will randomly disengage as well. Once again my vin is not covered under the recall. How is this possible? the symptoms i've experienced are identical to the recall. Both recalls to be exact.the same make, model and year of car with identical problems but i'm not covered and the gm reps are no help. This is my second complaint. I know for a fact that there are other people out there having this same problem.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving the brake lights continuously stayed illuminated and once the brakes were engaged the brake lights turn off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was unknown.
The brake lights stay on while driving , but they go off when the brakes are applied.the cruise controlworks intermittently also. That is, the cruise cannot be set at times and when it is set, it will just go out for no reason and can't be reset.
I pulled in krogers parking lot and my brakes went out then came back on. I went into the store came back now my traction control light is on and my car won't start.
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Recall 13036 including special coverage 16188 did not fix my vehicle.my vehicle has the following problems...-service brake lamps illuminate when the service brakes are not being applied-service brake lamps will not illuminate when the service brakes are applied-cruise control will not engage(the above conditions have happened when the car is in motion, stationary, on streets, highways, turning and braking.)-vehicle will shift out of park without the service brakes being appliedthese above conditions are the exact conditions that recall 13036 was to have fixed. The dealership addressed this recall earlier this year, and the vehicle is still having problems.i cannot get my vehicle back from the dealership because it is a violation of federal law to deliver the vehicle to me until the defect is remedied.service technician says the bcm (body control module) needs replaced.the vehicle went in for recall, the recall didnt fix the problem. I took the vehicle back and am told that 1) the problem is the bcm and 2) i cant have the vehicle back until the problem is fixed.i am not satisfied.the vehicle problem is not remedied.i am having to pay to get the vehicle remedied.pontiac customer service refers me to the nhtsa.the vehicle is a safety hazard to the driver and any passengers, as well as fellow motorists around the vehicle.i am upset that a large corporation would not take the time to make sure my vehicle is safe, after not fixing a recall.the nhtsa campaign id number for this recall is 14v252.thank you
Was following a car they want to stop and i couldn't stop and rear ended the car.
Brake lights come on when the pedal is not being depressed.
We had a pontiac g6 that had a recall on brakes and power steering and my mother was in a wreck and had to have brain surgery thank god she made in we hada pontiac g6 2006 i have it on video were it almost rolled over both of us when it was in park and we got out of it. I have never been through so much and my mother has not been the same since her brain surgery. So please check you vehicle you never know what tomorrow will bring!!!
Have replaced bulbs in headlights and the connectors yet the head lights will still not turn on have to use brights and they sometimes dont work. The fuel sensor on the gas tank keeps causing the check engine light to turn on and causing engine to not function properly. The brake light on the dash board keeps coming on when all brakes have been replaced along with calipers and rotors.
Brake lights are defective. Working in reverse order! lights are illuminated when not pressing brake. And are off when pressing brakes. It is hazardous!
The brake lights on my car only work properly on an intermittent basis.the brake lights come on when the brake pedal is not engaged and the brake lights will stay on at times when the brake pedal is no longer engaged.the cruise control will also just disengage while driving down the road or fail to set a speed when trying to set.there is a current recall on this exact problem with cars like mine. However, gm claims that my vehicle is not included in this recall as the defective part/issue is not on my vehicle according to the vin number issued.
Faulty brakes and steering on 2006 pontiac g6 gt.very dangerous!i've had rotors turned at 7000 miles, 14000 miles, 24000, miles and just recently at 32000 miles. They must be poor quality. I've been driving vehicles for many years without brake service for 50000 + miles.warranty is almost up (in 2 weeks) and i'm nervous.had steering components replaced because of a popping noise and shimmying front end as well as both tie rod ends (seems a little too soon for all that!). Current mileage is 33,500.i don't have money to keep pouring into this lemon after my warranty is out. I am not currently having any problems, but with all of the complaints i've already read, i'm sure more issues are coming!what is wrong with gm!no wonder they are bankrupt. Who wants this kind of "quality" vehicle they claim to make. Unfortunately, there are other gm models with the same steering and brake issues. Someone will be killed and then heaven help gm!lawsuit!issue a recall for god's sake!step up to the plate if you want to restore consumer confidence. Start making real "quality" vehicles like you use to. You can buy back my g6 anytime! all i've ever purchased is gm , but now i'll go buy a ford.
The brake lights on the vehicle come on randomly while driving.this causes the lights to be inoperable while depressing the brake pedal.i have been in several close calls for rear end accidents.stopped by the police on 2 separate occasions.also this is the exact problem that gm has in the 2005-06 pontiac g6 brake light recall notice.i have had the vehicle serviced under recall 2 times now.the fix lasts approximately 3 to 4 months, then the exact same, extremely dangerous, brake light and cruise control issue returns.when the problem occurs the cruise control disengages at random also.this has caused many nerve racking situations when cruise control disengages in traffic while traveling up a hill.gm's fix of applying dielectric grease to the connector is a band aid type fix and is not a remedy for this extremely dangerous recall issue.the newer model g6 vehicles do not have this issue, making it obvious that gm saw a need to fix the problem in house.this problem has been occurring for 4 years at minimum.the car currently has 89k miles and i am the original owner since new.i keep the car in immaculate mechanical condition.this defect needs to be fixed in the correct manner before somebody loses a life.
I hit a pothole and the bracket holding the control wires for the abs and traction control on the passenger side broke and my shocks ripped the wires. I now no longer have abs or traction control, atleast on stated tire. My idiot lights in the dash are now constantly on and put out an alert ding every time the car is started. I previously had some alignment work done, but that was over 4 months ago. This incident happened immediately after hitting said pothole. I hit a curb back in 2007 which led to the alignment work that was done a few months ago. The plastic used for the windshield washer jets has also recently corroded and fell apart, so they no longer work either.
My current problem with my 2006 pontiac g6 sounds the same as the recall for the 2009 pontiac g6. Today (12-8-10) i had to bring in my car in to the dealer after putting my car in park, which then proceeded to roll. The wiring system did not seem to recognize park or disconnected from the transmission. I later tried to turn the ignition and the car would not turn on at all. 4 months ago i brought it in for the key getting stuck in the ignition because the car didn't recognize it as being in park. Three other times i had issues with the brake/foot peddles. I would have to break to accelerate and drive to slow down or it would not accelerate at all until it reached 30mph.it would automatically drive in traction control and read decreased engine power on the panel. In addition, i have recently had a fountain of water pouring into my car surrounding the sunroof on either side of panels btwn the front and rear windows, resulting in severe interior damage and subsequent mold spores growing. Instead of the filter surrounding the sunroof filtering water out, it is filtering water in.
Problems with car started in june of 06, for abnormal noise, from underneath car, condensation was constant in headlights even after replaced.car disc player would constantly malfunction and was replaced - steering was always seemed not just right.car would accelerate for short spurts, trunk filled with water after a rain really feel the whole stability of the car needs to be seriously looked at.husband received brain injury from what looked like he just plowed into a block wall for no reason.he held a clean driving record with a current cdl license.
I purchased my 2006 pontiac g6 in july of 2006. When i received ithad 300 miles on it and have loved it ever since. I would say i noticed a slight popping noise and i felt it as well when i make turns. Shortly after that my brakes began to sputter and cause my front end to shake when i applied my brakes every so often. For about a year now i have noticed that they shake every single time i apply my brakes and it gets worse and worse each day. One last item of concern is regarding the steering of my car on roads and highways/ freeways. My car is uncontrollable when driving causing it to shift to the left and right quickly making it hard to keep on the road which is hazardous to my safety and to the safety of my passengers. I have read up on these issues and it came to my attention that numerous owners of this vehicle have had the exact same problems so i know that it has nothing to do with the way i drive my car. I am satisfied with my car otherwise, but am extremely disappointed in the issues i am facing today on a car that is only three years old with 33,000 miles on it.
I bought a g6 new with 39 miles, it now has 28 thousand miles. Notices serious problems with braking, it shakes and when i try to stop it shutters . My steering is not good either, some days the steering will be nice and smooth and other days hard to turn. I also here a popping noise when i put my foot on gas pedal to drive.. The braking system is of major concern as they all are. My car is only three years old and only 28 thousand miles why has there not been a recall, it seems others out there are having the same problems, so it has to be the car. Before someone dies the government needs to call a mandatory recall,if the dealer won't..or replace our auto's with a safe one..
We are having the same issue with our 2006 g6.our exterior light sometimes doesn't work, the cruise control sometimes doesn't work.we had to replace at our own expense the brake rotors due to inferior quality. We were having the vibration issue some mentioned. My wife could not get it out of park one day, we had it towed to the dealership.we got the same story about the recall about not being covered by the recall and having to get it diagnosed at our expense.last year our brakes completely failed and we rear ended a minivan. Luckily no one was injured.but our insurance is going up.i cannot wait until our lease is up in feb 2010.we will trade this thing in and get a dependable foreign vehicle.
I noticed my brake lights were on when i wasnt using the brakes and went off when i pressed the brake pedal and sometimes the brake lights just flash on and off when the brakes aren't being used.this has been an ongoing, very frustrating, not to mention dangerous problem, especially at night!i contacted the manufacturer and since my vehicle wasn't made at a particular location, it didn't fall under a recall they had previously issued for this very same problem and refused to try to fix the issue. Please have this car manufacturer extend the recall to all 2006 pontiac g6 vehicles.
The front brake rotors on my 2006 g-6 pontiac keep warping after only 10k miles it causes the front end to shake violently on the internet it seems there is a lot of other owners going throughthe same thing& all gm wants to do is resurface the rotors once but then 10k miles down the road you have the same problem if someone doesn't recall the rotors someone is going to end up dying from a brake failure this is the 2nd time i complained but another owner call you guys & someone told him that know one has complained about the rotors which is not true i filed a complaint about 2 months ago.
Clunking in the steering problems with the brakes.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 sedan and i believe there should be a re-call on the braking system for this car. I myself have experience brake squeaking after all new brakes were replaced on the car no reason for this. Other problems reported and i know people that have experiencedare, rotors and pads wear pre-maturely, brake rotors warping, bad vibration or shaking when car slows down at fast speeds, squeaking and squealing brakes when they are applied. I don't understand once new brakes are installed on the car this should not be happening!!
I own a pontiac g6 2006 its the worst car i have ever owned i have put 4000-6000$ in to this car and still continue to have problems on a daily basis from the power steering catalytic converters brakes tire rod ends wheel bearings and numerous other problems i have paid more on fixing the problems on the car than i have paid on the car there are currently no recalls to my knowledge but i strongly believe the entire car should be recalled and gm should pay back what the car was purchased for!
2006 pontiac g6 with 22,000 miles on it. Was told that both front and back rotors need to be replaced at a cost of $660.investigated on line to discover that this is a "common" issue with pontiac vehicles that the rotors warp and rust with as little as 12,000 miles.my vehicle is covered under a bumper-to-bumper warranty, however gm claims this falls under "normal wear and tear".it is not normal for rotors to need to be replaced so soon.
Brake light circuit malfunctioning light on without brakes pressed go off when pressed can not shift vehicle from park without pressing brake pedal hard. Intermittent problem safety issue several complaints about these vehicles.
While driving home from work my abs light came on without me touching the brakes. Then the security lock on the dash panel lit up, as if i had locked and activated the security system via the key fob. I was still driving, so there was no reason for me to activate the security system. As i came to a red light and went into the left hand turn lane, i noticed that i had no power steering. While waiting for the light to turn green, the battery light illuminated on the dash panel. I was able to make it safely across the street before the car shut itself off. When i tried to re-start the car, it wouldn't start. I let it rest about 5 minutes and tried again. The car started and within 30 seconds went through the same sequence. Abs light, security light, battery light and shut off. I have replaced the alternator and the battery as they both read low on voltage. To this day 2/15/2014, the only way to keep the car running is to run a direct cable from the alternator to the battery. It is the only way they give off the correct voltage and work with each other. They can no longer function separately of each other. I've read several other complaints of the same issue on edmunds.com with no response from gm. I have contacted gm and was told to take it to a dealership. I informed them i've had my own trusted, local mechanic look at it and he can't diagnose the issue other then a massive electrical failure. I asked gm what their resolution was since this is a knowproblem with the vehicle. Again, was just told to take it to a gm dealer. No further response or possible solution was offered from gm.
Brakes for g6 are poor quality possibly leading to fatal crashes.2006 pontiac g6 have to replace the brakes at least every 15,000 miles.
I bought a 2006 pontiac g6 gtp sedan, the car has 80,000 miles on it and the brakes and rotors have been replaced twice already. Now they are needing replacement again after already having a front end alignment. This is not covered under warranty by gm. This has cost me well over 2,000 dollars, and in just a few searches of the internet you will see thousands of complaints about the same issues with the car. The car shakes terribly when braking, and at times locks up the brakes. There have been numerous places and mechanics that i've talked to saying its how the car is made. And if that is the case then the manufacturer needs to take care of the issues and recall the warped rotors instead of thousands of people spending and unknown amount of money fixing a problem that was made by the company.
Mr. Did evasive manuevers at 65 mph to avoid deadly collision with fully loaded senior citizen van by a driver with a cell phone.steering wheel was very loose, brakes pedals were very easily depressed, none of the front air-bags deployed and car seats did not lock.mr. Hit median concrete at 60 mph.ambulance and emergency room dictated, "you all very lucky to have survived." 3rd party administrator(esis) counter claims mr.. That because mr. Collided with median sideways the air-bags did not deploy.mr. Argues that front driver portion of car hit median first, air bags should have deployed and seat belts should have locked.3rd party administrator counters.because there is no proof we cannot claim such fact.she (3rd party) is insisting on us to sign medical release forms and submit pictures of car.mr. Has advised that car is repaired and has been sold.confusion arises when dealer agrees that car has sensors and collision shop did not indicate any sensors.mr. Is confused whether stabili-trak or some other systems should be in place to have prevented the collision with median and under the tire sensors should have been in place.if any system (stabili-trak or other) were in place, the whole accident could have been prevented.esis-claim #[xxx].parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2006 pontiac g6. Consumer writes in regards to recall repairs. *tgwthe consumer stated after receiving two recall letters, the parts finally came in. When the consumer arrived home, her husband reviewed the invoice, and discovered the parts, that were installed in the vehicle, were re-manufactured and not new. The dealer denied, the parts were re-manufactured.
Persistent brake problem.car vibrates during braking.
In the past year i have had to get my brake pads and rotors replaced on my 2006 pontiac g6 gtp.after the first time getting the brake pads and rotors replaced, i have been in the shop every month.most recently, i had the front and rear rotors and brake pads replaced at the same time. Exactly one month after the replacement, my brakes are squeaking when i go to brake.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While making a left or right turn the vehicle stalled without warning. She was able to move the vehicle onto the emergency lane. The check engine light illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the computer caused the failure to occur. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately a year ago, she experienced brake failure when the brakes were applied and crashed into the vehicle in-front of her. The failure mileage was 33,005 and the current mileage was 35,000.
All four brakes and rotors replaced at 22,000 miles due to pre-mature wear and sub-standard original parts. Dealership wanted outrageous prices to replace with the same crap parts. Also suggested replacing a failed ball joint and strut which was just out of warranty. Offered minimal assistance from gm, so went to mr. Tire which was much better and cheaper. This car is just made poorly.
Continuous problems with brakes and rotors on this vehicle since it was 3 months old. Have had rotors machined 2 times by dealership so far and the brakes completely failed on feb 10th of this year and we rear ended a mini van in front of us.. The dealer said that they could not find anything wrong and said there is nothing they could do.now our rotors are needing replaced at under 18 k miles and the dealer wants a lot to replace them.have been online looking for other people with the same problem and have seen many people with the same issue.why won't pontiac do a recall on this?
I bought my '06 pontiac g6 in june of 08. I had to have new brakes put on the car in dec '08. At the brake shop i was informed that my rotors were badly worn (more than normal) so i had them machined, the tech also informed me that i needed ne calipers. In jan of '09 my breaks began squealing again! my rotors were once again worn! i have read many complaints about the braking system of this model and therefore believe that there must be a defect. I needed new rotors when the car only had 60k miles! this is not normal!!!!! it is my understanding that nothing has been done by gm on this issues, and i believe that it is time!!!!i am afraid that one day my breaks are going to go out! i can not afford to have my brakes done every month, nor should i have to!thank you for your time, sarah mae
Rotors, brakes, and numerous replacement control arms on both sides.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The parts needed were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Brake rotors warped @ 26000 miles. So bad almost loose control of car. Many cases on internet.
I purchased a pontiac g-6 2006 from elco chevrolet the car only had 20k miles on it. The 1st night i took it home the front end shook violently when i applied the brakes i wanted to cancel the sale right then & there but they assured me it was just rust on the rotors. So they resurfaced the rotors & it stopped the shaking for about 6 months now the car is just as bad as the 1st night i bought it. After looking on the internet it seems that there is an awful lot of people with the same problem some with as few as 8k miles and many people are calling for a recall because forget about the dealer helping you after the sale. This is a safety issue is the government going to wait until someone dies before they do something about this. In this economy i am doing good to keep up the payments on the car let alone having a major repair bill when i haven't even made 7 payments on the car yet.
Since about 6 months after i bought the car i noticed how shaky the car would get when i pressed on the brakes going at speeds 60mph or faster. I have replaced my brakes twice and they still squeak and shake. My husband is going to try to have my rotors turned to see if that helps but this is ridiculous. With the power steering issues and the brake issues, i really feel like pontiac has built an unsafe vehicle.
Brake lights staying on while engine on, lights turn off while braking. Cruise control disengages, have had brake switch, sensors, computer calibrated, lubricant applied, battery replaced and still no fix. 4 years of mechanic bills, and still no permanent solution!!! now they want to charge me 1000 for a bcm...gm needs to fix this issue!!! i have a small child and am afraid to drive with him!!!! such a shame that they are letting owners suffer with this and not correct it!!! i have been robbed!!!
The brake lights and cruise control work do not always work. Sometimes they don't work at all and other times the brake lights come on without pressing the brake pedal. I got a warning from a police officer that i had no brake lights and then realized that when my cruise control was not working, neither were by brake lights. My wife said sometimes she cannot got the car out of park and must turn off the car and try again to get it out of park.
2006 pontiac g6 sucks. The steering pops, brake always squeak eventhough i replaced the rotors and pads, and lose power steering. A week out of my extended warranty and they will not cover it. The same dealership where i brought 4 of the 5 cars i owned. All were gm models. I stood along that brand until now. I hope it totally goes out of business. Do some one have to die before this issue gets solved. Toyota is fixing their issue. American cars, service, and quality sucks. Never again will i buy gm cars.
2006 pontiac g6. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement.* ldthe consumer stated the dealership would not honor the no charge provision.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6, with 66,638 miles on it. I am having issues with the brakes and the cruise control.the brake lights stay on and when i push on the brake pedal they go out, when i am in park i have to push the pedal all the way to the floor in order to put it into gear. I have noticed at times they flicker.i can not set my cruise control either.i have made phone calls to the dealer and to pontiac about the gm recall # 80317.i was told that this recall only matches vin #'s 64100001 to 64100093 and that i will have to pay for work that needs to be done on the car.i questioned why i can have the same make and model as the recall but my vin # does not match? they informed me that the part numbers and the manufacture may be different!!!i feel this is a safety hazard to myself and my family and gm is not wanting to help me fix the problem, all they are looking for is taking my money for what seems to be a manufacture defect in the car.
The car was purchased from auction in april of 2006. I have had the car three years now. From the time that i purchased the car i have had problems with it starting. It will turn over but dies immediately after it starts. It usually take three tries before it will start. Today i got in my car and turned the key nothing would come on, no lights no radio no noise nothing. I thought it was the battery. I tried it three times and then on the fourth time it started like normal. I checked the battery and it is fine. I have had it in the service department three times for this issue but because it would no do it at that time they could not determine what is wrong with it, the diagnostic test did not show anything. The service airbag warning also keeps dinging. I have taken it in and they reset it and said it was ok, now it keeps doing the same thing but it is not covered by warranty to have it serviced. I have had trouble with the powersteering also. There are times it will be extremely hard to turn and then in a few seconds it is extremely easy and now in the last few months i have had problems with the brakes. The brake padswere replaced two months ago and about two weeks after they were replaced they have started making a really loud squeaking noise and sometimes a grinding noise. Not sure what needs to be done since the brakes were just maintenance. The car has been very dependable but i am afraid that it will not stay that way for long.
While traveling to work on the highway at about 65mph.i tapped on the brake and turned the wheel to avoid an object in the road.when i released pressure off the brake pedal the wheels were all locked and the brakes were still engaged.i slid out of control and was unable to get the brakes to release pressure off the wheels.i finally came to stop by hitting the concrete median.if it would have been a busier time of day i would have been in a horrific accident.i feared for my life during this incident.there was no indications leading up to what happened.i as many others also have the loud clunking noises in the front, it sounds if my front end is going to fall out.i am afraid to drive it at this point as the brakes still feel as though they are partially engaged.given the date of occurrence i have not at the chance to take it in and have it evaluated, i will be doing that this week.
Since the car was almost new (6,000 miles) the brakes pulsate and need constant repair - eventually the pulsation leads to what i would determine an uncomfortable/uncontrollable breaking problem. Dealer has indicated the type of brakes on this car have a problem with corrosion. They are able to repair and car seems ok for a few months then problem recurs.last time the dealer charged approximately $400 for repair (may 2010). The car is now starting to again display some of the same symptoms, starting to pulsate, brakes making dragging sound. The car has 43,000 miles as of this date and been taken to dealer at least 2 times per year for brake problems since original purchase in august 2006.
I have had a 2006 pontiac g6 for 6 months now and have had the following problems. One month after i bought it i have to have the steering rack repaired/replaced.now i am having the ball joint and control arm replaced.the rotors also need replaced.none of this was covered by warranty.i have heard of other g6 owners who have had the same problems and of course was not covered by warranty.
Gear shift controller gets stuck in drive. Dealership said it was the brake light system, that the lights were not working when pressing the brakes.
I have had this car for almost 3 years.it squeaks like the plastic is rubbing against each other.the brakes have not stopped squeaking.i have had them redone about 4 times.the black rubber strip is rotting.there is a leak on the passenger side coming through the little square right about the seat belt.my warranty is up and my extended warranty does not carry over to fix any of this.my car upholstery was already redone once due to a flooding and i paid for that.now the backseat smells like mold.the handle on the passenger side of the car has been replaced twice because it keeps coming off.this is the worst investment i have ever made.i just found out that the power steering is actually electric.i hate it.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6. There is a popping noise everytime i turn the wheel at low speeds. The brakes on my car have squealed since a couple of months after i bought this car. I have taken the car to get checked on countless occasions, and am told my brakes are fine, and that they can replace the breaks and rotors (even though they are fine), but they cannot say that it would make them stop squeaking! i am also having a problem when i start the car. I will turn the key and it will start, but it keeps turning like it is not started, then just shuts off. I have been reading about other complaints from people online, with their steering. I have a baby, and i am afraid that something is going to happen when she is in the car with me. We cannot let something awful happen, before there is a recall! there are too many people having these problems, so lets be proactive, instead of reactive!
I have now had my car alittle over a year now and im getting fed up with it. The brakes on my car seem to work only when they want to then have a grinding sound when i push the brake and the car isn't even that old, when i turn my wheels the is a knocking sound coming from the motor, and now my radio is all messed up. The radio works but it wont turn off. The screen on the radio shuts off but the music keeps playing and i have to manually shut the system down. I have only bought from pontiac in the past but having to deal with this now and the problems just keep coming i don't think i will ever buy a pontiac again!
The rear brake pads and rotor on my 2006 pontiac g6 had to be worked on when it only 30,000 miles on it. I had to replace the rear pads and had to have the rotors turned down. The way the rotor was grooved in 2 spots and more than 3/4 of the rest of the surface was rusty. It was a certified used car when we bought it with only 19,000 miles on it. I even took it to the dealer and was told it was normal wear. Very hard for me to believe that after seeing the rotors when i took them off.
2006 pontiac g6, currently with 76,400 milesat 21k my brakes were already in the yellow.at 38k, i replaced the front brakes and had the car aligned.at 45k, i had to replace the front brake pads again.at 50k, i had to resurface the rotors.at 54k, i had to install new rotors and new front brakes... Again.i purchased high performance, cross-drilled rotors, and the brakes that were recommended to go along with them, and had them installed at a reputable brake company.at a little over 54k, i had to do another alignment.at 64k, another alignment was recommended and performed.at 71k, brakes are in the yellow again.and now, today, at 76k, had to resurface the new rotors, and was told that my front brakes are, once again, nearing the red.and i'm pretty sure, if i had the energy, money and time to check the alignment again, it would need to be re-aligned again.pontiac g6 has some sort of problem that causes a ridiculous amount of brake and rotor wear, and alignment issues.period.
My brake lights stay on, then go off when i depress the brake pedal. I was nearly rear ended this afternoon on a major highway because of this - i called pontiac and this had been a recall issue but they said my vin wasn't included in the recall, so they won't help me. My airbag light is also staying lit, and the dash says service airbags - which had also been a recall and they won't help me with that either.
Brake light malfunction that occurs constantly. Brake illuminates when driving and turn off when the brakes are applied. Vehicle has the same symptoms described in recall id# 28422 but according to pontiac my vehicle is not covered in the recall.
I have a 2006 pointiac g6, i had a letter about the steering but i have miss placed it. It stated that if my steering went out have it checked.well i was on the highway with my granddaughter and i went into the other lane infront of a truck and guess what the steering would not move.i called a dealership in mn and they said until my car stops all together they could not fix it; i have my grandchildren with me quite frequently i guess they want to fix it when something happens to my grandchild or myself i don't think so; please tell me what to do before someone gets hurt and i don't want it to be anybody.also, i have replaced the rotors, brakes all four tires in the fall of 2010 in the beginning of 2011 i had to have them fixed.well i have to go and have them fixed again i have never had a car like this in my life, i am a 65 year old single woman and i hate that this car is so badly constructed no wonder people do not buy american cars.please tell me what to do about my brakes, thank you.
Brake light not working, on all the time. Turn off when braking. Will not shift to drive without flooring the brakes. Cruise control also will not work.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the brake lights would intermittently illuminate when the brake pedal was not depressed and when depressing the brakes, the brake lights would not illuminate. In addition, the cruise control would not operate when engaged and the gear shift selector would intermittently shift out of the park position when the brakes were depressed. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 41,609.
Brakelights not functioning properly!brake lights eitherwas on all the time or flickered. The dealer has been great by putting me in alt transportaion ,but seemedthe problem only existedwith me for they did nothave the problem with the car while in their possesion, but when i pickedup my car the problem was again there. They have replaced the brake light switch,abs module, andreprogrammed the bcm. But theproblem still existed.very dangerous, no onecouldtellwhenstopping ,slowing or going or just riding thebrakes.this has to be addressed .
My brakes started making a whining noise the week of 11-12-07. I had it looked at by the dealer on 11-21-07..the service manager advised me that i needed to replace my brake pads and recommended to have the rotors resurfaced. My car first came out in 2005. I've had my car 1.5 years. I do not drive in a lot of traffic. If anything i drive less than what i've ever with any car. I have had several cars leading up to this one and have never had to replace/fix anything with the brakes. I had my brakes fixed 11-26-07 and had to resurface the back rotors down to a 1,000. They will never be able to be resurfaced again. I had to replace all of the brake pads and resurface the front rotors as well. I am very shocked that i had to fix the brakes this soon!
I leased a 06' pontiac g6 in june of 06' and i've had nothing but problems with the car since i got it. On 2/16/08 i was on my way to florida for vacation and i was half way there when i noticed the brakes were grinding. I only have 26,000 miles on my car and this was the first long distance to ever be driven with my car. So when i arrived to florida on bad brakes i took it to a pontiac dealership and they told me i just needed brakes and it would cost 210 per brake because all they brakes had went. And i didnt have the money to pay for brakes (which very rarely go all at once or at 26,000 miles.) i had just replaced all 4 tires a week prior. So i took my car to have a second opinion at another place who specialize in brakes only and they found that the calipers in my car had malfunctioned and they wore the brakes down to bare metal. Pontiac refused to pay and told us that brakes aren't in the warranty and that it's normal wear and tear. Which i know first hand its not. My father has a 04' kia and hes been back and forth to florida 4 times and has 36,000 miles and hes never replaced his brakes or tires. This is totally ridiculous and i know this is not normal to happen to a car.
Purchased my ga sedan in april 2006 as a new car with 7 miles.at approx. 15k miles, noticed a popping noise coming from the front when making turns or accelerating after a hard stop.took it to the dealer, was advised that a bolt used to correct this service issue was on backorder.while waiting for that part, approx. 2 weeks later, noticed that the abs and traction control warning lights came on while driving, then later when starting the car.came on sometimes and sometimes not.returned the car to the dealer, reminded them about the popping noise in the steering, and waiting now for them to call me to say they have repaired the vehicle.last issue which i have not addressed yet is the panoramic sunroof.it creaks when temps are cold, and sometimes will malfunction when opened, if you have it open in the first position, then try to close it, it will open to the fourth position. Had to turn it to another position, then return it to the closed position for it to close.
I purchased my pontiac g6 gt in september of 2006.shortly thereafter, i had to return it to the dealership because the horn would not work properly.it was replaced.6-8 weeks later, it was back at the dealership for another horn replacement.then, the starter sounded like it was hanging up, like it would not disengage after the motor started.so, i took it to another dealership, but they could not duplicate the problem and simply reset the computer and returned the vehicle to me.2 months ago, i noticed that the cruise control was not working.a couple of weeks later i discovered that my brake lights were staying on.i took it to the dealership and a module was replaced regarding the brake lights and cruise control.the next week it was back at the dealership for the same problems.2 weeks after the return, guess what! it was back at the dealership for the brake lights staying on and the cruise control not working.i got the car back last week, and over this past weekend, i noticed that the cruise was not working yet again.not only the brakes/cruise, but the starter started hanging again and now the drivers' side heated seat comes on and cannot be turned off!!! my car has been at the dealership since tuesday and pontiac says that they will not offer a buy back because the problems are electrical and not mechanical!i guess i will just wait on it to catch fire!
I had the tires of my pontiac g6 rotated and discovered that i had problems with the brakes.the left rear outboard is nearly metal on metal.it has worn in such a pattern that can not be explained by use.the vehicle has only 22,000 miles.the mechanic feels it is a manufacturer defect in either the calibers or the rotor.upon doing some research, i have discovered thousands of similar complaints for g6 vehicles with less than 20,000 miles.apparently, pontiac is fighting warranty claims and refusing to rectify the problem.
Constant squeaking of the brakes and sensors signaling something is wrong.
The passenger side back inside brake pad became defective and broke into the rotor. The outside brake pad is still intact with no problem.
I had the tires of my pontiac g6 rotated and discovered that i had problems with the brakes.the left rear outboard is nearly metal on metal.it has worn in such a pattern that can not be explained by use.the vehicle has only 22,000 miles.the mechanic feels it is a manufacturer defect in either the calibers or the rotor.upon doing some research, i have discovered thousands of similar complaints for g6 vehicles with less than 20,000 miles.apparently, pontiac is fighting warranty claims and refusing to rectify the problem.
My vehicle was purchased october 3rd, 2006, as a demo vehicle with approximately 9,000 miles.begininning at end of december my heater/air came on itself and running on high.unit would not shut off while vehicle was running.i took vehicle to dealership & kept approx 3 days and replaced complete heat/air unit.beginning in january my console lights come off and on on a regular basis.all guages go to zero and all lights in console light up.vehicle was then taken back to dealership and console was replaced.this did not resolve problem and starting doing again the the very next day.kept for approximately one week and have taken back to dealership and have been told that two technicians have checked vehicle and they can't resolve the problem. At 18,998 miles vehicle was taken to dealership and determined rotors were failing.they would not replace rotors but turned them and said if that failed before warranty expires they would possibly replace
The passenger side back inside brake pad became defective and broke into the rotor. The outside brake pad is still intact with no problem.
- the contact stated the bearing & hub assembly on the right sideof the 2006 pontiac gc failed at 14, 295 miles.after hearing a loud, roaring noise the dealer replaced the bearing and hub assembly on the right side.at 32,485both rotor assemblies had to be replaced.the contact heard a loud roaring noise again at 43, 010 miles and both front struts had to be replaced. At 43, 022 miles, the contact heard a roaring noise and the dealer stated the hub failed and replaced the front hub & bearings.on 1/16/07, the contact stated the hub on the back passenger side was replaced and the vehicle mileage was approximately 58,000. The contact stated he continues to hear loud roaring noises on the vehicle.
Rotor warping causing vehicle to pulse or shake violently. I had the vehicle in at about 18k miles. The service department said that the brakes and rotors are a wear and tear item. I explained that the pads were damaging the rotors on a brand new vehicle. I was further contacted by gmc. They sent an engineer to the flemington service department to "educate" the service department on how to properly cut rotors. The car came back to me with a very faint sign of the pulse that originally started. About 3 weeks and 1.5k miles later, the problem returned. I have vowed to run the "leased" vehicle into the ground before paying another dime.
06 pontiac g6- loud clunking in front end. Power steering rack replaced at 35,200 miles.car has had noise since purchased with 15,000mi. Car still has strange steering, loose wobbly feel.car also has extreme torque steering when accelerating hard, pulls hard to the left.car has had warped rotors since 20,000mi.i replaced all rotors and pads with new at 35,000mi.front rotors were totally worn out.all pads were more than 3/4 worn.
Clear coat chipped off car, rotors warping every 3 months, buttons on radio discolored, sunroof stopped working, power steering locked up 4 times, battery needed replaced 3 times, car hesitates when starting & then dies, jerking sensation when driving - i've taking into the dealership 26 times in the past 3 years.
Rotors warp every 4,000-6,000 miles. Rotors have been resurfaced 4 times at dealer 10 times. Front wheels vibrate at 45 mph. Vibrates very bad at 70-75 mph.
The rear brake pads wore out prematurely at 30,149 miles. I contacted the dealership and was told that the brakes aren't covered under warranty, and that the back brakes lasts for around 80,00 or more miles. They also told me that the front pads wear down before the back padsi had to replace the rear left rotor, and pads on both sides. A few times while i was driving and went to brake, it sounded like the engine stopped running and felt like i had no brakes.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.during brake application at 40 mph the vehicle began to shimmy.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The brake rotors were cleaned due to corrosion build-up.after the repair the failure resurfaced 5 months later.no additional repairs were made. The failure mileage was 29,000.the current mileage was 33,000. Updated 12/08/09. *ljupdated 12/10/09
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights stay on while the vehicle was being driven and then went off when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake lights wires were corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v036000 (exterior lighting: brake lights). The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 91,000. Updated 10/3/12 consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 10/09/2012
Steering wheel starts jerking while sitting at a stop light and steering wheel was shaking while driving so bad that i thought i had a flat tire. I have not had an accident yet and i hope that i don't, but i don't have the funds to take the car to a mechanic. This all happened on the first day of my power steering problems, it also read power steering across my radio that's how i know its my power steering. And as i look into this problem i see that many people are having the same safety problem.
The effort needed to steer the vehicle increases intermittently during normal driving.
This 2006 g6 belongs to my wife and according to gm the vehicle has already had recall 14772 as well as 14116 and this vehicle is still having issues with the steering wheel locking up while driving.this happens on all types of roads from interstates to country roads and everything in between. It doesn't matter how fast she is driving, if she is turning, or what the weather is. She has to turn the vehicle off, remove key from ignition, reinstall key and finally restart vehicle and hopefully the steering will work again.this is completely and totally unsafe and i can not let her continue to drive this vehicle as we have a young daughter that frequently rides in this vehicle,so what are we supposed to do when the recalls didn't fix the problem?
While driving, the car would go to lower speed and stop, making loud grinding noise afterabout 3 to 5 minutes it would drive again.it sounded as if the anti skid was on, car only has 66,000 miles . This almost caused me to wreck 3 times. It happened intermittently turning right or left on city streets.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel locked up and the power steering failed.the contact lost control of the vehicle and nearly crashed into another vehicle.the air bag indicator illuminated and will not dim.he has not taken the vehicle back to the dealer for inspection or repair.the failure mileage was 69,000.
Faulty brakes and steering on 2006 pontiac g6 gt.very dangerous!i've had rotors turned at 7000 miles, 14000 miles, 24000, miles and just recently at 32000 miles. They must be poor quality. I've been driving vehicles for many years without brake service for 50000 + miles.warranty is almost up (in 2 weeks) and i'm nervous.had steering components replaced because of a popping noise and shimmying front end as well as both tie rod ends (seems a little too soon for all that!). Current mileage is 33,500.i don't have money to keep pouring into this lemon after my warranty is out. I am not currently having any problems, but with all of the complaints i've already read, i'm sure more issues are coming!what is wrong with gm!no wonder they are bankrupt. Who wants this kind of "quality" vehicle they claim to make. Unfortunately, there are other gm models with the same steering and brake issues. Someone will be killed and then heaven help gm!lawsuit!issue a recall for god's sake!step up to the plate if you want to restore consumer confidence. Start making real "quality" vehicles like you use to. You can buy back my g6 anytime! all i've ever purchased is gm , but now i'll go buy a ford.
I heard thumbing /noise coming from the front end when ever i was turning right. I took the car in on 10/4/07, and the dealer replaced the steering gear and set toe and recalibrate steering. That was at 27,453 miles.. On 4/4/08, i took the car back in because when ever i turned left this time, i heard thumbing and noise from the front end. The dealer removed the intermediate steering shaft and lubed... I was told it shouldn't happen a gain, miles on car now is 33,197.... I want the steering and all parts given a warranty..... This could be a major problem with the g-6, mine is a 2006.
Failure of power steering assist while driving on interstate.
Power steering intermittently turns off while driving. Power steering light comes ondriver information screen. Happens everyother time i turn my car on . Sometime before i put it in gear sometimes while im driving. Letter received about coverage for fixing but my mileage is over 100000 miles so i will have to pay for it. Last time i took it to the dealer before higher mileage they said it would be nothing to fix. $800 - $1000 repair. Thanks pontiac!
Put car in automatic car wash, the car jerked left so hard that it punctured a tire while in the car wash.went to purchase new tires and have them aligned and rotated. While trying to align tires on the rack when the car was running (on the rack) the wheel would jerk to left. The car would suddenly pull to the left with no warning.was extremely difficult to turn to the right. When trying to correct by turning right you would be pulling so hard on the wheel that when it would release you would almost run off the other side of the road.took to dealership and they re-calibrated the steering, car had 43,812 miles & i bought it brand new.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds and making a left or right turn, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn and a grinding noise could be heard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. After several minutes, the vehicle was able to drive normally. The failure occurred on several occasions. The dealer diagnosed that there was a malfunction in the steering column module and the steering column module needed replacement. The vehicle was at the dealer awaiting parts for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 66,000.updated 01/06/17*ljupdated 7/10/18
Driving down hwy 4 in senatobia ms. Steering began to more by itself then became extremely hard to steer completely. This incident happened today so it has not been repaired, but i have talked to the dealership who says it will cost 700 to fix.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6. There is a popping noise everytime i turn the wheel at low speeds. The brakes on my car have squealed since a couple of months after i bought this car. I have taken the car to get checked on countless occasions, and am told my brakes are fine, and that they can replace the breaks and rotors (even though they are fine), but they cannot say that it would make them stop squeaking! i am also having a problem when i start the car. I will turn the key and it will start, but it keeps turning like it is not started, then just shuts off. I have been reading about other complaints from people online, with their steering. I have a baby, and i am afraid that something is going to happen when she is in the car with me. We cannot let something awful happen, before there is a recall! there are too many people having these problems, so lets be proactive, instead of reactive!
Having trouble steering this car when it wants to mess up can resent if you shut it off.
Power steering is disabled when driving and this started at 94,200 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, an abnormal grinding noise was emitted from the vehicle. As the contact approached a turn, he realized that the power steering assist had failed. The check engine warning light was also illuminated as the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was inspected by the contact's father who was a mechanic and concluded that the power steering system would need to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system), which included the pontiac g5 model, but not the g6 model. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 88,000.
Power steering motor in my 2006 pontiac g6 went bad.it cost me over $800 to repair.but then i look online and see that the following cars were also recalled for the exact same issue:-2005 - 2010 chevrolet cobalts-2007 - 2010 pontiac g5s-2005 - 2006 pontiac pursuits-2006 - 2006 pontiac g4sit's really hard to believe that gm used a different type of part in my car.
I was going through an s curve on a local road down the street and when i was coming out of the curve the wheel jerked to the left i heard the car chime and i lost the steering. Was unable to get vehicle back on the road fast enough and at the end of the curve was a park parking lot. Luckily the side i had to swerve into was empty and no kids were in the area on the bike path because i ended up going into the grass. After i got the car stopped i shut it off,turned it back on and it was fine. As soon as i started to turn left to head back home boom car chimed and lost power steering again. Luckily this time i was expecting it and was able to keep control as i was turning around to head back home. I was able to nurse the car back the short mile back to the house then called a tow truck to take it to the dealer. I got a call from the dealer the next day stating that they had fixed the recalls on it but also said that the reason it went out ( short in the power steering control module) was a recall item but not on my year g6. I told them that when i pulled the year on my car , it said there was a recall for the control module and they said mine was made too early in the year or something and he also said its a very very common part failure. I asked what the difference was between my steering module and the ones on recall were, and he stated the only difference was the part number and it was the same exact part. So for $900.00 to fix it i told them to tow it back to my house unfixed and now the car sits unused because i refuse to pay for a part that is knowingly unsafe and faulty by the manufacturer . The outcome of this could have been a lot worse had i been on a busy road. Did i mention my son was in the car with me as well?i have the invoice from the dealer but dont have a scanner.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and the electric power steering has gone out completely twice in the last year and has been replaced both times. There needs to be a recall on this. I am very lucky i did not get in an accident the last time it went out. I was going down a very step and curvy road her in minnesota and it just went out and never came back on, even after i shut the car down and started it back up, this is a very serious issue that needs to be resolved before someone gets killed. It is almost impossible to turn the wheel once it goes out.
My power steering shut off while driving - electrical on my car comes and goes several times daily problem with airbag lights as well as all dashboard shuts off frequent engine trouble. This car has been nothing but an investment failure i have put so much money and time into this vehicle and have not had a real solution to all the problems i've had since purchasing this vehicle.
This morning i went to make a left turn in my 2006 pontiac g6 and my power steering failed.power steering came across the radio after a "ding" sound.i was almost in an accident as i was hardly able to complete the turn.after i was able to pull off the road i restarted my vehicle and the problem stopped.i immediately went to the gm dealership that sold me my vehicle.my vehicle is out of warranty and there has not been a recall although i've read this is a problem with almost 200,000 2006 and 2005 pontiac g6 models.dealership said it would cost $750 to fix.im scared to drive my car and once i get the problem fixed this could happen again!!!!
My power steering light comes on, loss of steering, also air bag light goes off.i am unable to steer the car.it just happened a couple weeks ago again.it is dangerous and happens without warning! my car was manufactured 2 months later than the recall is through. Obviously, all cars have not been recalled appropriately.
Yesterday i found out that there was a recall for gm pontiac g6 cars, inclusive of my model.ironically, when i drove to work this morning, my power steering went out without warning, almost causing me to wreck!!!!when i called t he customer service for gm in detroit, they told me that this was still "fresh" and that a complete vin list had bee completed yet for the recall and may not until the end of the month.she did however, issue me a case number and patched me through to the local gm pontiac dealership to set up an appointment.the dealership manager was very accommodating and told me, he would work with me as best as possible, but the info from gm could be slow coming.gm needs to get on the ball here!!!!!!suppose i had wrecked or was injured due to this "no warning" incident?i'm just asking for a quick resolve!!!
2006 pontiac g6 power steering locks up and you can not turn the wheel.
Power steering eic light goes off at the time the power steering goes out. Looked up recalls for pontiac and there are numerous recalla for 06 pontian g6. So i call pontiac and they say my vin # is not included in the recall. How can that be? my 2oo6 pontiac g6 is doing the exact thing that the other 2oo6 pontiac g6 are doing, yet not covered. On christmas eve of 2o15, our steering wheel locked up when my husband, 9 year old son and i were driving home.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the steering wheel ceased which caused the vehicle to become undriveable. The vehicle was restarted and the steering wheel unlocked. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The contact called coleman buick gmc (100 renaissance blvd, lawrence township, nj 08648) where it was confirmed that the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 225,000.
Loss of power assist steering.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 4 mph on normal road conditions; a chiming noise sounded inside the vehicle. The "power steering" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel; suddenly, there was a loss of power steering. The driver experienced extreme difficulty maneuvering the steering wheel. The warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact was able to turn the vehicle off, restart it, and continue driving with caution. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and the failure was contributed to a faulty power steering assembly module.the vehicle was repaired for the malfunction at the cost of $734.25.in addition, there were failures with the steering column sensor and the front driver side door latch sensor.the vehicle has not been repaired for these malfunctions at this time.the failure mileage was 50,969 and the current mileage was 54,000.
Pontiac repaired the electric power steering in august 2015 under recall 15v-64000.the problem has returned two years later.pontiac/gm says that once they make repairs under the recall the repairs are only warranted for 12 months contrary to their 150,000 mile warranty. Warning appears every time your start the vehicle indicating a problem with the power steering.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was traveling 5 mph when the power steering failed. The power steering warning light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the steering wheel seized.the vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation.the failure recurred twice.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering torque sensor failed and as a result, the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
My 2006 pontiac g6 has been giving my wife issues while she is driving. At random times, the power steering goes out, abs sensor comes on, and the lights inside and outside the car start to dim. This has caused her to nearly have an accident and is unsafe for the road. I replaced the battery and the alternator because it seemed like a power issue, but there was more behind the issue.whenever i called my gm dealer, they told me there was an extended warranty on the vehicle and they would replace the torque sensors in the power steering system if the vehicle was under 150,000 miles. Since i was never notified by gm of this extended warranty issue and had to call them directly to find out there was an issue, my vehicle has 155,000 miles on it and they will not fix it.
Pontiac g6 2006loss of power steering assist.
Driving one day and hear thumping, ends up that 2 lug nuts are missing on the front right tire, buy 2 lug nuts and put them on problem fixed right? wrong!!!!!! now almost a year later, (how many people check their lug nuts everyday, no one because you shouldn't have too.) there are 3 lug nuts missing on the right side of the car 1 on the back tire and now 2 broken lug nut screws on the front right tire???? i know, how do the screws that the lug nuts go onto brake?? i'll tell you why, because the car is always shaking, hit a bump and the whole car feels like its going to brake. Instead of "feeling so fly in my g-6" they should have made a song called "braking down in my g-6" i would have bought that song cause its true!!!!!!!!! with the recall on the steering, i would have to say there is something else going on with the shaking of the car as well and i don't think its the steering but more like the suspension maybe...
Electrical power steering assist went out during driving.this problem has happened multiple times.a chime signal sounds, and a message "power steering" appears on the information center screen.after this happens, it is very difficult to steer.steering is restored by turning off ignition and restarting vehicle, however; the problem has occurred several times since, intermittently and with no predictability.this could cause an accident.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph during inclement weather, the traction control system failed causing the contact to crash into a wall. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. In addition, the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel and was difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that while parked, the vehicle shifted out of gear. Additionally, the front passenger tie rod, ball joint, and the hub wore out prematurely. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and the power steering went out while i was driving the car in december..i almost had a wreck. I went to auto zone and purchased power steering fluid and i was able to add some to the system.three days later the same thing happened, luckily i was driving on a street where i could pull over.i came home and called pontiac in san diego, ca. And was informed by the dealer to complain to the pontiac headquarters. I contacted the headquarters and nothing has been done. In last 5 weeks the power steering has gone out a total of five times and i almost wrecked twice. I live part time in the usa and part time in mexico.the last time i contacted pontiac they said when i returned theusa to contact them.all i am getting is a run around with no answers.i told them the car was dangerous..their emails to me are very negative and i am totally unhappy with their response.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel started to get very tight so the contact exited the highway.the contact noticed that the power steering warning sign illuminated.the contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle to the destination but was concerned that a crash could have occurred if she would have stayed on the highway. The contact had not called the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs.the vin was not available. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Our 2006 pontiac g6, purchased used for my son to drive to/from school, recently began to lose power steering assist while he was driving. After searching the internet for this exact issue, i see that this flaw is quite widespread and well-known to gm and g6 owners. The nhtsa campaign id # pe07023 downplayed the issue in determining that a safety-related defect does not exist. I maintain that when a g6 driver expects power steering during operation of the vehicle and it fails to perform at the moment it is expected, i certainly would consider that a safety issue. Yes it is still steerable, but not in the same manner.the car is outside of any gm maintenance/warranty at this point due to its mileage, so i expect this will be out-of-pocket to repair. This is why i won't buy another unsafe government motors car in the future. My tax dollars supported a company that can't produce functional power steering. I never had this problem from any other make of automobile. Amazing bureaucracy.
I have been having steering/suspension problems starting two months after the vehicle was purchased. The first incident started in august of 2006. I took the car in because of a rattle in the front end when vehicle was warmed up. Service dept. Replaced the engine stabilizer/snubber. Second incident happened in february of 2008. I took the car in because there was a rattle in the front end over bumps and when turning . The service dept. Replaced the left hand strut upper mount and lubed the intermediate shaft and reset the collar on the rack and pinion. The third incident happened in july of 2008. I took the car in because i felt a knocking noise in the steering and it worsened when i was stopping. The service dept. Then replaced the right lower control arm. My car is now making more noises in the front end and i have an appointment to get it serviced on august 8th (14 days after last incident). This car has only 26,000 miles on it. I should not be having all these problems with the front end.i feel their needs to be a recall on the suspension on these g6's. They are terrible and dangerous. I went on a trip this past weekend and drove some windy roads and thought either my front end was going to shake to pieces or i would not be able to stop. Someone is going to get seriously hurt.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the steering wheel would lock.the contact had to restart the vehicle in order to unlock the steering wheel.the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic advised that the steering column was defective and needed to be replaced.the mechanic informed the contact that the steering could lock while driving and cause a crash.the contact had not called the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the while drove at various speeds, the power steering warning light illuminated however he was able to maintain the steering wheel under control. The dealer advised that theelectronic power steering needed to be replaced however the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included innhtsa campaign number 14v153000 (steering).the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 140,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
The power steering code displays on the dash. The power steering occasional does not work when car is started. It has to be shut off and restarted. There is also a small clunk sound when turning on occasion as well. The problem started around 30,000 miles. Appears to be an issue with the electrical power steering assist that several people have already noted. Potential for this to go bad while car is in motion. Waiting on recall but with pontiac going out of business, never took place. Only a special coverage bulletin was issued - #10183 - which may reimburse for the repairs.
Intermediate atearing shaft. 3rd time for replacement! 1st time under warranty. 2nd time had to pay, 3rd time had to pay. This not a cheap part or cheap labor.
I am hearing a clunking noise from the steering as i am turning. This has been in the shop 3 prior times for the same problem and it keeps returning. My warranty expired at 40000 miles and i now have 56000 miles. I feel this is a safety issue as it continues to get louder and worse the longer it is left unrepaired. So far only temporary fixes have been done by dealer. I believe this problem is the intermediary steering shaft. I have none of the parts and the dealer has managed to fix it 3 different ways, probably to avoid a recall issue.*tw
While drivingthe powersteering message appeared on the message center and my 2006 pontiac g6 lost all powersteering.luckily my husband was driving and was able to drive it the remainder of the wayand back, nearly 60-70 miles away. Don't even try checking the fluid, there is none. The valet parking attendant at our destination could hardly park it or bring it back to us upon our exit .i had to take the g6 to our local gm dealer on feb. 24 and it was there for 3 days and cost me well over $600.00 to repair.now, after less than a week from picking it up from the shop, i see that gm is recalling some other pontiac models for this exact same problem.i feel that the 2006 pontiac g6 should be included.this problem is very dangerous since before the complete failure the car began getting hard to control.when the powersteering fails it becomes awfully hard to steer the car at slow speeds and extremely difficult to park or turn onto roads.while sitting idle at red lights, stop signs, etc. The steering wheel just quivers back and forth.please please gm recall this model before something bad happens to someone.(especially since there is no way to avoid this since it cannot be maintained)...after my repair, the car drives wonderfully, i just hope it lasts.
3 times already my steering wheel got stuck especially when i try to pull out from a parking space. One time at a stop light it did get stuck and was shaking. I had to turn off my car and wait about 10 seconds in order for it to work again.
I own a pontiac g6, 2006. I bought it a year and 4 months ago. I thought it was one of the best cars ever! looked cute, drives really nice. Until a month ago when the dash would alert me "power steering". So, of course i wentout to buy some power steering fluid , after searching countlessly i then found out there is none. It is all electrical, which in all honestly is the stupidest thing i have ever heard. But hey, what a great way to make some big bucks when it goes out. I was backing up one night after work, and my power steering went out. I ended up backing into a car because i couldn't control the steering! now everyday, "power steering" alerts me a couple times while i drive. I just wonder if its going to go out again. I also wonder if it will take someone's life.today gm issued a recall on pontiac g5's and chevy cobalts power steering columns, i couldn't believe they did not recall one on the g6. I am truly angry about this, and without a doubt will never by a car from gm again. Thanks :)
I was driving on my way to work this morning, and all of a sudden it was becoming impossible to turn my steering wheel. The mechanic hooked it up to the machine and told me that it has a bad sensor which is located in the steering column.
Power steering failure, randomly shuts off, vehicle difficult to steer, causes car to veer out of control.
As i was turning into my housing edition, my steering wheel locked up and i noticed that my radio said power steering. I almost ran into our gate and i've also noticed there is nowhere to put the power steering fluid.
My pontiac g6 power steering signal was coming own for repair.i took it to the dealership for repair and found that i needed a new motor pump.the motor got replaced, but that same night i got the same message on my dash about power steering.i took my car back to dealer for another look at the car and they found that my steering column needs repair.i couldn't believe that my steering wheel needs repair considering my car is only 3 years old. My warranty did not cover this specific problem, so i called gm to report the problem and they told me they couldn't do anything.this is a factory problem due to the fact that the car has only 47,000 miles and that its not common for these type of problems early in the mileage.my car is not drivable due to accident concerns, this could really cause death because it pops on out of nowhere and locks your steering wheel.imagine being on the highway and everyone is going 50-60 mph andyou loose control of your car al of a sudden.this really needs to be recalled, and i see a lot of people has had this same problem early in there mileage on pontiac g6 models (2006).this has to be taken serious or someone could loose there life and things could get real bad for gm.
We bought this car brand new, and troubles started immediately. First thing was when you would turn the steering wheel it would make a popping noise, well returned it a few months after we bought it they said it was because of a cap , that use to be metal but are now plastic wears out , nothing dangerous but annoying. Well that was replaced 3 times before some kind of a rod was replaced. Then it always smelled of anti freeze. And would lose it, but they couldn't find any leak. Well after having it in having 2 radiators put in it, it still did lose fluid. Until recently i had an accident where a lady left her car in the middle of the highway and ran off and left it in the middle lanes coming off of a bridge a man slammed on his brakes and i hit the side of his bumper , and caused damage to the front of my car and i got a new front end and a new radiator again. Still leaked fluid. My husband after getting the car back from the repair shop found the leak and bought a part and fixed it himself. Pretty good after 3 radiators and all the techs working on it over the 6 yrs, he had to fix it. It has been in the shop right after i got it because when you would take off, it would act like it skipped a gear. But if i shifted w/the standard shift it wouldn't do it. They said there was no shavings in the transmission tray and all was fine. Took it back again for the same thing, they still said nothing was wrong with the transmission. But to this day about once or twice a week it will still skip when accelerating. I have had the motor on the convertible replaced right after i got it. The stereo was also replaced. The passenger side chair arm release, that allows you to let the seat up for someone to get in the back came off, they put another one on and no adhesive it stripped out again. Refused to fix it. I have all paperwork from all the repairs it has had,will list in anotherpost.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that after refueling, the steering wheel stopped working. The contact had to shut off and restart the vehicle several times in order to get the steering wheel operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering motor and column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
Driving the vehical down the road the steering gets hard and wont come back right away and also does it in turns and makes it hard to turn and almost hit someone its has the electronic power steering module
Bought a pontiac with only 15 miles on it, shortly after that i began to hear a "popping" noise in my steering wheel.took the car back to the dealer, dealer returned the vehicle.dealer did not advise me what they had done with the vehicle, only told me that it had been fixed. I did not hear the "popping" noise for a period of time.when it began to start making the noise again, i once again returned it to the dealership, at this time they advised me that they had to change the racket pinion.i left dealership and it worked fine for a short time and it began to make the noise again.i returned the car back to the dealership and at that time they advised me that it was the racket pinion again and they had already replaced this part 3 time, and it was not fixable.i was unaware, they had changed it the first time.after all this time, i have actually located a mechanic who explained to me that it is not just the racket pinion, but also the bracket and joint.now totally up to approximately $1600.00 of parts and labor to fix properly.
I drive 100 miles back and forth to work every day. Early on, i had noticed some pull in the steering wheel, but likened it to an alignment problem. I took the car to a local shop and they aligned the car - everything seemed fine. However, i would have to have the car aligned about once every 2 months and by august 2009, was on my 3rd set of tires in 3 years due to uneven tread wear. I also began to notice the steering wheel dither upon starting the car and when i would break, the steering wheel would turn sharply left. The local shop looked at the car and determined there was a steering motor issue and urged me to call gm about this problem. I called customer service - mind you the car is out of warranty. At the time, the car had about 75,000mi. As soon as i told them this information, i began to get the run around and they told me i had to take it to a gm dealer before they would even consider talking to me about the problem. Of course, gm charged to me look at it and determined i would need a new steering motor, steering column, and torque sensor to the tune of $1000! i did some research at that time and found others having similar issues. And now gm issues a recall for the same problem in other gm cars during the same years! i have tried several different things to correct this problem - i have had the steering motor re-calibrated on 4 different occasions and an intermediate shaft replaced. The car is easier to steer, but i still get a dither everytime i turn the car on and once again it is out of alignment, and i have some uneven tire wear. My problem is not as severe as others, but these are only temporary fixes. It has been the consensus of all the mechanics i have talked to including the ones at the local gm dealer that the motor will need to be replaced before i completely loose my power steering altogether. The recall needs to be expanded to include the2006 g6!
The steering wheel turns 90 degrees to the left when creeping in traffic and there is significant clunk noise in the steering at low speeds when turning. This issue has been for the last 4 years of ownership after several trips to the dealer all with no result or fix.
The electric power assist motor failed onmy pontiac g6. There was no warning until it went out, then it was extremely difficult to steer and a "power steering" warning was displayed on radio. After turning the car off and restarting it, it reset, only to happen again and again. The steering went out about two dozen times in the span of a week before i could make it to the dealership. One time on the interstate i it happened and i almost lost control of the car while going around 60 mph. I had to have the electric power assist motor replaced, and then the entire steering column. So far the fix has worked. Just hope gm does the right thing and recalls all faulty vehicles before someone is seriously hurt or injured as a results of loss of steering.
I started my car to leave and the power steering failed. A message showed power steering on the radio screen an day check engine light triggered. I shut the car off and starters it again, power steering was fine. Moved about 10 feet in reverse and it happened again. Noe it doesnt want to turn at all. My car is a 2006 g6 v6 and i have had it scanned and nothing shows up?
The pontiac g6 has a faulty power steering system that needs to be addressed.there should be a reinvestigation into this matter.this is a dangerous defect.while it is extremely difficult to drive at low rates of speed it will randomly take off to the left or right while driving at normal speeds.extremely dangerous when going around curves.mine took me off the road and into the median.also, it went out while driving through the parking garage and i nearly crashed into a concrete pilon because the steering wheel was snatched out of my hands when the power steering assist failed.this is car is very dangerous contrary to the previous investigation.this car needs to be recalled.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and maybe 3-5 days ago my power steering light came on and i assumed i needed to add fluid. Well, come to find out that my steering pump is electric; so there was no way for me to add fluid. I called the dealership and they informed me to bring it in and they would have to diagnose it. Well, that was done and come to find out they stated they couldn't find the problem. Well, i kept searching and after a few searches on the internet...i see i'm not the only one with the problem. Now, my car haven't froze up on me yet...but it have been pulling like i'm on flat. I did not purchase the extended warranty; and as of now i do not have the money to get it fixed. I have to drive back and forth to work. If i'd new this about this pontiac i would have never purchased this car. I see why gmc is going bankrupt. There not honest to the customers; so why should we keep buying these faulty cars.
My car started struggling to make left turns. It felt like my power steering went completely out. And after the turn, as i was bringing my wheel back around, there was an awful clunking sound. It cost me $1500 to fix. I noticed that many other pontiac g6's were recalled, but not my 2006 pontiac g6, even though i have heard countless reports of others have the same issue with their 2006 pontiac g6.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph, and attempting to make a turn, when the steering wheel locked without warning.the locking caused the vehicle to crash into a utility pole. When the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed, they were completely deflated with a powdered substance. The rear passenger side occupant suffered from abrasions across the neck as a result of the seat belt. A police report was filed. The vehicle sustained severe damages and was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
Driving down the street, steering wheel began to quiver and the power steering cut out.when i attempted to turn a corner, it wasalmost impossible to turn. I pulled over and shut the car off.when i started the car, the power steering came back on.this has happened several times.
At least a few times a week, when my car is started i experience a power steering failure.i have to turn off the car and try it again.while driving, it is very difficult to turn my wheel to the right, but when turning left it is completely effortless.i have had mechanics look at it and i have had the rack and pinion changed twice, thinking it couldn't possibly be the power steering pump because it's only difficult to steer in one direction.
Power steering failed on my 2006 pontiac g6 gtp numerous times including after having parts replaced at the dealership about this problem more than once before. Steering wheel loses it's power ability but still functions. It has happened on and off and caused a small fender bender as i was not expecting it to fail.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The power steering on the vehicle continued to fail intermittently. The contact stated that when the accelerate pedal was engaged excessively that the power steering light illuminated he lost control of the steering wheel. It does not occur while driving at slow speeds. The vehicle had not been inspected when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 55000 and the current mileage was 61000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the power steering warning light illuminated as he applied the brakes to a complete stop. The contact then accelerated to 25 mph and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and had to jump-start the battery in order to start the engine. The contact proceeded to drive the vehicle but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.
6/10: driving on freeway at 65 mph and lost power steering. In 9/10, received letter from gm indicating issue so brought vehicle to local dealer for steering column replacement.in 10/10, driving on freeway at 65 mph, lost engine power and power steering with indicator above radio saying "reduced engine power".i had to pull over to side of road, turn car off, then turn back on again, to regain power.this happened several more times between 10/10 and early 12/10 at which time i brought the vehicle into local dealership for repair.they replaced throttle body.i have since sold the vehicle to my nephew who has not had any problems.this vehicle should have been a recall.very dangerous.no rhyme or reason to occurrences as well as whether the car would regain engine power or not.i did have a heavy key chain at that time.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving at no particular speed the vehicle lost power steering with the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel.the steering wheel was hard to turn.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who did not diagnose the failure. There was a recall under nhtsa recall campaign id number 14v153000(steering); however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the defect.the approximate failure mileage was 153,000.
I purchased this car in 2008. Since the first day i purchased this car i have had an issue with the steering. I brought the car back to the dealership twice and was told that there is nothing wrong. When i drive there is a snapping sound coming from the steering wheel. I believe this car is unsafe and i checking for a recall and have not found one yet.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving 30 mph the power steering warning light would illuminate on the instrument control panel. And then turn back off. When this failure occurs there was a lost of power steering. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer, nor has the manufacturer been notified. The current mileage was 46,000. The failure mileage was 42,000.
Driving on rt 64 in il, pontiac g6 power steering fails, can hardly move the wheel to turn stayed on rt 64 till it was more rural to turn i was afraid i couldn't.this is a hazard and has great potential for serious accidents gm needs to take responsibility to correct this..this needs to be recalled no matter how many miles you have on your car. The property damage is obviously the steering failure my car is in the shop and the damage to my nerve wracking white knuckle ride home.
Like a ton of other complaints i have been experiencing intermittent power steering failure with my 2006 pontiac g6 gt at 50-53k miles. It usually occurs when backing out of the my garage or after making a few turns. Power steering is displayed on the computer and assisted power steering goes completely out. Similar to other i would shut the car off for a 10-15 minutes and it would go away. Within the last week the power steering is going out daily and now is occasionally happening while driving. I have talked to a few mechanics and they have told me they have seen this many times on the 2005 and 2006 pontiac g6's because this was pontiac's first attempt at electronic power steering vs. Pump.
Was traveling on free way when exiting ramp to the right at about 40mph when steering wheel started jerking back an forth then wheel seized up. I couldn't go left or right i was stuck cars were behind me my kid was in the car an to boot the ramp was really curved to the right. I panicked turned the car off an quickly restarted it. Not much difference with that. So basically i just turned the car off again an prayed toget smack from behind by another car. Got the car towed to mechanic he checked it an nothing is wrong he said..... I don't know why it happened but that's twice since i've had this car and i think it's time for this thing to go.
The power steering went out in my car while backing out of a parking spot, thankfully there was no one behind me or in front. I contacted the dealership regarding this problem and was told it would cost me $1200 to repair the problem.
The contacts owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving the vehicle at 35 mph , the power steeringlight on the instrument panel illuminated, and he lost power steering.the contact had a difficult time steering the vehicle, but he was able to drive the vehiclehome. Upon inspectingthe vehicle, he noticedthere was no power steering fluid.the dealer had not been contacted, and there had been no repairsdone to the vehicle. The manufacture had not been notified.failure and current mileage was 8061.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle veered to the left and to the right independently. The contact had to apply excessive force to the steering wheel in order to control the vehicle. In addition, when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel turned independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the torque sensor assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering).the failure mileage was 103,000. Updated 03/10/15*lj updated 6/18/2015
The vehicle entered the on ramp to i-5 from the shasta dam blvd, shasta lake city, ca. As my grandson approached the 90 degree curve to merge, the steering locked up and could not turn the vehicle, went off the pavement with brakes engaged and stopped in the gravel median.called gm pontiac, they arranged to have the car towed to dealership and have it repaired as it was a recall item.part #22837369.after the diagnostic was done, gm declined to repair it, because this item had been replaced on 3/18/2015 with a 12 mo. Or 12,000 mile warranty. Mind you this car had traveled from hawaii to the state's to a dealer.a couple weeks ago my daughter purchased the car. At 3 weeks of owning this car the steering went out.there had only been around 4,000 miles on it with the new part.she had purchased the car just 7 days after the 12 month warranty, apparently it's whatever comes first the 12,000 miles or 12 month.this is not right.my grandson could have been injured or worse.this steering issue recall is a recurring event with this part.i researched and the same thing is happening to other owners as well with the new recall part.this part needs to stay on the recall list #14772.this number has changed from the original recall#14416 electric power assist that gm gave me.gm replacement part #22837369.gm needs to honor the replacement of this part.
While backing out of driveway the steering stopped functioning altogether and still doesn't function. This issue nearly caused an accident .
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contac'ts vehicle experienced a loss of power steering four times within two months.the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to the dealer four times for repair.during the first and second visits, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure.during the third visit, the contact called the manufacturer and they ran several tests.it was concluded that the warning light on the instrument panel was normal and the power steering overheated, which was also normal.the contact was advised to continue driving the vehicle until the power steering failed again.the failure recurred and the vehicle is currently at the dealer for the fourth time.all of the incidents occurred while driving low speeds, such as 10 mph or entering and leaving parking lots.each time the power steering failed, the contact had to pull the vehicle over and restart it so that the power steering would reset back to normal.the failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 47,000.
The air bag warning will come on and off during drives. The air bags will turn off and turn on throughout drives. I have a small child now and this really concerns me. Air bag problem has been occurring for a few years now but happens almost every drive now. This happens when car is in motion on a city street, highway, turning and when sitting still.i selected steering because the steering wheel has been replaced by dealership a few years ago from a recall. Electric steering would stop working whenever it wanted to. Never worked normal since it was replaced. This happens when car is in motion on a city street, highway, turning and when sitting still.i also selected electrical because of the rear brake light. It was recalled due to a brake light that may or may not work when applied and took to dealership to have corrected. Since it was looked at we have noticed rear brake lights not working all the time. I've only noticed when sitting still in driveway.
When i turn left i hear a clunking noise. My power steering stops working while i am driving if i stop the car and restart it comes back. It seems to be worse in cold weather.
I have had a thumping in the car when turning the steering wheel and was told that the steering gear needs to be replaced and there could be other defective parts once they get into it.at present i cannot afford to fix the problem and am saving up to get the $800 repair started.i feel this is a recall issue that gm needs to be forced to recall the g6's for this problem because a faulty steering system is a safety issue.i do not feel safe driving my car but it is the only means of transportation i have, so at this time i have no choice.also, i have had other major problems with this car every year since i bought 3 years ago.the first year was a sensor in the transmission, the second was the catalytic converter, and now this year the thermostat and sensor and this steering problem.this car is a lemon and needs to be recalled!
I have posted numerous complaints on this site relating to my 2006 pontiac g6.to date i have not driven that vehicle since 11-25-09 due to faulty power steering.it became very unsafe to drive. The steering would go out every time i made a left turn and i drive a little over 30 miles to work one way daily so i was constantly having to turn the vehicle off and back sometimes to no avail.i think it is an awful shame because i still have to pay a note on this car and i cant drive it.gm has done a terrible job on two fronts; first, they made this faulty vehicle and now they wont stand behind their error and recall it.
I have a 2006 g6. There is a clunking / popping noise when turning in both directions and the steering wheel has locked up also. It happens every time i drive the car. I have asked the dealer what is wrong with it, he replied "nothing, it is just aggravating and you will have to deal with it".
Driving 65-70 mph on highway while raining. Lost quite a bit of power and started to stahl. Message flashed across message screen stating "reduced engine power". Had to pull of to emergency shoulder lane.left car on the side of highway for a little over 24 hours. Came back next day and my car started right up with no problems. This happened 3 more times with the same outcome. Around 4 weeks ago, while driving on the highway, no rain this time, i heard the chime and message screen flashed "power steering."my power steering was immediately lost, i managed to merge over to left lane and into the emergency lane. While merging, the screen chimed once again but now displaying "reduced engine power". My car stalled and completely shut off. Once stopped, i pulled out key from ignition. Replaced key in efforts to restart my vehicle.the ignition would not turn over.my vehicle was completely dead at this point. Around 10 hours later, returned to vehicle on highway shoulder, car started right up on the first turn of key. This exact incident happened 4 days later with same outcome. Recently last week and this week, while starting my car, once i place my vehicle in reverse. My message screen will chime and display "power steering" and loose all steering capabilities. I can fix this myself by turning off the engine, removing key, wait about 30 seconds and try again resulting in normal use.
I was driving 60mph when all of a sudden my steering locked up. I was on an interstate with traffic going 60-70 mph. My children were with me and i could not steer my g6 over to the shoulder. I had cars and semi's about hit me. Trust me, with all of the complaints about this and no recalls yet, if it is to happen and i get hurt i will sue gm! there are thousands of complaints over the same crap going on with these cars! you need to fix gm!
Steering column makes a clunking noise whenever you turn the wheel to the left or right. The front tires makes a metal to metal grinding noise when driving. The car has only twenty three thousand miles. Over $2,500 in repairs by a certified dealer and the car still runs and drive like something you borrow from a junk yard.
My car has been recalled twice due to electric steering.the power steering intermittently keeps going out well driving and or just starting the car.i have contacted the dealership and they only guarantee the parts replaced for 90 days.so they aren't backing the parts put on to make the vehicle safer.the car also has severe electrical issues.it has locked me in the car and has service air bag notices.the gauges go out well driving.
The powersteering on my 2006 pontiac g6 skips when i turn sometimes. It makes a vibrating noise and feel when turning to the left quickly. I have lost control at times. There doesn't seem to be a powersteering fluid reservoir to check fluid levels or any other obvious external issues to the steering mechanics.
Loss of power steering which occurred at least 5 times while in reverse.the last time this occurred wasin drive while entering the expressway.with each occurrence there was a warning chime and "power steering" was on the radio display.after restarting the vehicle, the power steering would recover.
There was a recall on 2005-2006 g6 however gm indicates that my vehicle was not affected. After reading bulletin 10183a dated may 12, 2012 i contacted gm and took my 2006 g6 in for a diagnosis. I was informed that i would have to replace the assist motor module before they could tell me what else was wrong with my vehicle. My pontiac g6 has experienced loss of powering steering, check engine light is illuminated on the dash. This vehicle loses power steering within the first mile of driving. Like vehicles that were recalled for this condition i to must turn my vehicle off and restart the the ignition to regain steering. The vehicle pulls completely to the left if you were to lose control of the steering wheel and there was an oncoming vehicle there would surely be an accident. I keep hoping that i don't get reared ended while making a right turn or hit another vehicle causing front end damage or perhaps injury. There were 15 warnings with my g6. The cost to replace the motor module first quote was 749.00.i was later given a discounted price that gm thought to be fair at 560.00. My vehicle is driven by a young driver. This vehicle as i was told by the dealership is not safe to drive so i should be careful. I tried to ask the gm district specialist who determines the affected vin numbers and he did not have that answer.
Power steering light comes on and off.power steering just cuts out and makes the car impossible to turn.
My power steering light keeps coming on and there is a clunking in my steering whenever i turn, and when i hit a bump my car sways a bit.as well as once in a while i lose my power steering which i almost crashed but maintained my composure.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed while driving 45 mph. The contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. The contact was able to coast off the road, restart the engine, and resume steering function. The failure was experienced several times. The dealer performed a diagnostic, which was unable to locate a failure code. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 95,000.
The steering colum became very hard to turn while driving.
While driving home from work my abs light came on without me touching the brakes. Then the security lock on the dash panel lit up, as if i had locked and activated the security system via the key fob. I was still driving, so there was no reason for me to activate the security system. As i came to a red light and went into the left hand turn lane, i noticed that i had no power steering. While waiting for the light to turn green, the battery light illuminated on the dash panel. I was able to make it safely across the street before the car shut itself off. When i tried to re-start the car, it wouldn't start. I let it rest about 5 minutes and tried again. The car started and within 30 seconds went through the same sequence. Abs light, security light, battery light and shut off. I have replaced the alternator and the battery as they both read low on voltage. To this day 2/15/2014, the only way to keep the car running is to run a direct cable from the alternator to the battery. It is the only way they give off the correct voltage and work with each other. They can no longer function separately of each other. I've read several other complaints of the same issue on edmunds.com with no response from gm. I have contacted gm and was told to take it to a dealership. I informed them i've had my own trusted, local mechanic look at it and he can't diagnose the issue other then a massive electrical failure. I asked gm what their resolution was since this is a knowproblem with the vehicle. Again, was just told to take it to a gm dealer. No further response or possible solution was offered from gm.
(2006 pontiac g6 gt) the first time i had trouble with my ignition & power steering was in january of 2014. I started my car and the power steering locked when i tried to pull out of a parking spot. I towed it to a mechanic which said everything seemed fine and it was so frustrating knowing there is still a problem. The problem continued. Recently on march 6 2014 while driving the power steering light came onto the radio screen. The power steering disabled while i was driving and it was almost impossible to pull over away from other cars on the road. It was the most horrifying feeling knowing i had no control. I turned the car off and back on again which the wheel was moving and seemed fine to drive. I pulled back onto the highway driving 35 - 40mph and the steering completely locked up and i could not move my wheel at all. I stopped put my hazards on and shut the car off and took the key out of the ignition. I tried starting my car and all the lights on the dash board went haywire also my 6 cd changer changed through every cd and then the car shut off. Mechanics are still not sure what the problem is. Weeks later, now march 30 2014 i started my car and the poweer steering is completely locked and it is not drivable.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and the powersteering stops working sometimes. It just locks up and you cant moveit at all. This usually happens at lower speeds but if it happened on the freeway or something it would not be so easy to control. You can not move the wheel at all when this happens. This needs to be recalled, i can not believe that gm has not gotten sued over this. I have seen hundreds of people on forums that have had the same problem as me. How many people are going to have to die for a recall to go into effect.
Out getting lunch and the steering wheel lock on me as i was driving.
This is the 2nd time i have had a problem with my steering wheel jamming up while the car is in motion on the highway, which is a very scary ordeal.the 1st time it happened i almost hit a city bus and had mi infant in the car. Called gm which advised me if it was the steering column assembly which they fixed in april 2013 now it august 2013 in im having the same problem i was on the highway in my steering wheel locked up on me out of no where, i was going 65mph which steering the car was very difficult to do while other cars are going at a fast rate i was scared for my life. Called gm once again had my car taken to a shop now i was told it was the motor in the steering wheel and that is not covered or on recall.. I have seen so many complaints about this same problem over the internet and gm has not done anything about it... Gm wont do something until someone dies. But i will be going to the bbb, help me [xxx] and starting a petition something must be done so i will take matters into my own hands.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I bought this car for my 16 year old daughter.there are a few common electrical problems all connected to the steering column apparently.it started with the key not wanting to move, first to start the car and then not being able to get the key out of the ignition. The radio fails intermittently.the latest is that the power assist steering fails intermittently.extremely dangerous!sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.i've researched different sites and it seems to be a huge problem and connected to the electrical problems in the steering column.i'm told by mechanics it is a problem in almost all g-6's in 2006-2007 that have the power assist steering.since it is such a safety issue, why is it not being recalled?
My power steering will shut off while i am driving i have seen this has been a problem and there has been a recall on the same type of pontiac as mine and same year but mine was not recalled it happens whenever i turn
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel vibrated and turned independently and the power steering indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the vehicle could not be repaired for five months because the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
I was driving on highway, i just got on the highway when the message on the radio screen popped up and said power steering failure. I could not move my steering wheel, it was very hard to try and get my car off to the shoulder. If i had been driving any faster or in the left or middle lanes on the highway, i would definitely have been hit or hit someone. This is a serious issue, gm has told me there is nothing they can do about it because the vehicle is out of warranty but my question is if i'm not the first person to report this issue and there has been many out there like this, why haven't they sent out notices to inform the driver of this issue? since then, my power steering has went out twice and since gm won't cover costs to repair this manufacturer defect, i am forced to trade in my car or sell it. I don't think i will be buying another gm car because of the lax attitude they have towards this issue.
My 2006 pontiac g6 gt's power steering keeps failing.all of a sudden it will stop working and the radio will say power steering.gm should have a recall on this problem.there are forums all over the internet complaining about this.
The light power steering is on. The steering wheel is hard to turn.i believe it is the electric power steering assist motor that is causing the problem making it difficult to drive, i'm afraid it will cause an accident or worse.my car was parked and when i tried todrive off from my drive way that's when i noticed the problem and my car has been parked since then. I had taken it last year to a shop in las cruces to fix 3 recalls that my car had.that is why i'm wondering whats going on with my car.
I've contacted gm regarding the issue i'm having with my vehicle,i'm having problems with my power steering. My vehicle wheel becomes hards to turn when reversing car. This is the second time this happened, i've been told my eps is bad. I took my car to a gm dealership in 2014 after receiving notice about torque recall on the power steering. I'm having problems with my power steering, i was told the part that was replaced in 2014 has expired.i don't understand that due to the recall being fixed and now having defaults. I'm concerned for my safety .
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 20 mph, the power steering failed. The contact was attempting to turn left and because of the failure, he almost crashed. The next day, the contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer where an ans setup column (contact was unsure of what that was) was installed under warranty. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 76,180.
Power steering failure on the electric motor, resulted in loss of ability to steer vehicle safely.steering becomes nearly impossible.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel seized and almost caused an accident after the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.
Clunking in the steering problems with the brakes.
Lost power steering in my 2006 pontiac g-6 resulting in lack of ability to respond to traffic situations-brought to garage who couldn't seem to diagnose the problem-still having problems with the steering column and am uncomfortable driving the vehicle given the safety concerns.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering motor loss power and locked up while driving. The contact coasted to the side of the road, waited for five minutes and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the next day the failure recurred. The contact called reynolds buick ' gmc (345 n. Citrus st ave, west covina, ca 91791) and informed them of the failure. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.*dt
I backed out of my driveway and started to drive. I went approximately 500 ft and my power steering light came on and the steering wheel locked up. I have noticed others are having the same problems. This is extremely dangerous.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 60 mph, the power steering failed without warning and the vehicle became very difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). Union park buick gmc (located at 1704 pennsylvania ave, wilmington, de 19806, (302) 658-7245) and the manufacturer were notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
I was driving my g6 and all of a sudden i hear 3 dings and then power steering came on display and i had no steering, scared me to death.i had my 3 year old granddaughter in the car.i did get to the side of the road safely.turned the car off and started it back up and it was fine.i just thought it was a freak system error.then about 2 months later it done it again.turned if off and started it again and it was fine.then just yesterday it done it again but this time it done it about every 5 minutes of driving.thank god i made it home safe with my pregnant daughter and my granddaughter. I started looking on the net and found i am not, by far, the only person this has happened to.what is gm waiting on to recall this electrical power steering on these vehicles.are they waiting for a bunch of families to get killed or what. You know people work hard to have a vehicle, and i think gm should stand behind their product no matter what.
The steering wheel torque sensor was replaced by tracy chevrolet in october 2014as part of a recall on this vehicle. At the time it was replaced the car had 140,000 miles on it and currently has 160,000miles on it.. So after 20,000 miles the steering torque sensor has gone bad.. After talking to the dealer i'm told they replaced it and the warranty was only one year. However, for this part to go bad so soon makes me question if it was ever replaced or replaced with a defective product. I am looking for some sort of help with this because i can't imagine how the car went 140,000 miles before it was replaced and only 20,000 with the "new sensor"??
My power steering column went out while i was trying to turn into my apartment complex and i almost side swiped another vehicle. I lost all power steering. I went to the dealership and got the problem fixed for $700 and with in the time of the part warranty it went out again. It is now 4 years later and it just went completely out again. I know for a fact that there are hundreds and hundreds of 2006 pontiac g6 owners that have experienced the same problem. This could end up being fatal for someone in the right situation. Also when you call to speak to gm about the problem they brush it off as if they have never heard of it before which can not possibly be the case if there are so many people complaining of the same problem.
Got in my car and had no power steering. Looked up my cars recalls by vin and they say 0 recalls but it says on all other websites there is. So i was just wondering if maybe it was a mistake.
The steering wouldn't respond, stiff like driving without power steering. Power steering code came up on radio and error came up over odometer reading alog f with check engine light. Wentaway after a while but continues to have the no response periodically. Code won't go away.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, he lost power steering. He was able to restart the vehicle and drive normally. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic; however, he was unable to duplicate the failure.the dealer advised the contact that there were no related recalls. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired.the current and failure mileage was approximately 68,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. Immediately after starting the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned, which made the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 80,000.
Steering failure in pontiac g6, 2006. Steering can lock up while driving, very difficultto control if the power steering goes out. Also, at other times steering is extremely hard to turn left, very easy to turn right. Can act up at any time.update (10/06/08): the power steering did go out, as i was traveling about 35-40 mph. I was able to get the car off the road...several times, upon starting the car, the display showed "power steering". Very hard to turn. Shut vehicle off, restart, display clears, then you can drive. But, the car was hard to steer to the left, and extremely easy to the right. I'll fax (received) a copy of the invoice. So far, the problem has not occurred again. The invoice shows that the power steering control module was defective.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)i have been having problems with my power steering dropping for no apparent reason. I've brought my car in several times to a gm dealership (woody pontiac gmc in elgin, il), only to be told that there was nothing wrong with the car. The mechanic keeps insisting that the car was made to drop power steering if i turn the wheel too much to the right. The problem is, the power steering will drop for any reason. I can be driving along straight and the power steering will go out. I can start the car up from sitting in a parking spot and the power steering will go out. I've noticed though that it mostly happens when taking slow right turns. I've read a recent recall for g6's made a few months before mine and have noticed the same effects. I've tried to take the turns slowly and i can feel a jolt in the steering wheel as if the power steering wants to drop out and sometimes it does go out. I've complained to my dealership, i've complained to gm, i don't know who else to complain to anymore. My car is now 100 miles past my extended warranty and i don't know how much longer this problem can go on before i finally hit somebody on the road. I've been in 4 incidents so far where i've lost power steering on a turn and almost crashed into another vehicle. Please initiate a safety recall of this problem seeing as there are so many people out there with the same issue.[xxx]
2006 pontiac g6 base 4 cylhad stiff steering and eventually locked up while turning going 35mph. Had to pull over. Radio computer informed me that the power stereing had failed. Took to dealership where they replaced the steering motor. 3 months later, the same problem only worse. Steering completely locked up while going 60mph on the highway. Hit a median, nearly caused a pile up on i-69, had to have the vehicle towed where they were unable to determine the cause.
Bought car on 07/02/11, return car to dealer on 07/05/11 due to popping noise in steering when turning left or rightat any speed, even when sitting still. Did not do this when i test drove it. Started a day or two afterwards.dealer said it needed grease put into the intermediate steering shaft,(without even looking at it) even though there was grease coming out if it.dealer would not cover cost of repair. Called pontiac /gmc to see if there was a recall and if they could offer some help on this and was eventually told no.took to another dealership to have check and was told the whole intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. Again call pontiac/gmc and received an answer of no help could be given on this problem.quote to replace shaft is $319.00.i was told by both dealers there were no safety issues with this problem, that this would not go out on me while driving and cause a wreck.i don't know if i believe them or not.no honestly when it comes to buying a car.pontiac/gmc needs to do a recall on this.from all my research on this, it seems to have been a problem with this car from the start, this is a manufacturing problem and they should fix it.not expecting a problem so soon after purchase.i am not able to pay for this at this time.and it does scare me at times, wondering if the steering is going to go out.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 25 mph, the power steering failed. The contactspoke with the manufacturer who advised there were no recalls on the power steering for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 33,000 and the failure mileage was 29,000. Updated 06/29/10 updated 07/14/10
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was attempting to park the vehicle when the power steering failed and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to steer. The contact shut off the engine and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure yet the failure recurred. The power steering warning light was illuminated and remained illuminated following the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,750 and the current mileage was 40,780.
My pontiac g6 2006 power steering goes out at first i was told my battery wasn't strong enough so, brought a new battery and it still goes out took back to dealership told me the power steering would cost me 1,200 and it wasn't under recall i think gm need to pay for this who wants a car that doesn't have a power steering pump atleast i could see if it needed a belt or fluid this is a mess.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6. It has a little over 30k miles.about 2 months ago, the steering started to feel a little jerky.eventually, the power steering went completely out of it. When i would turn the car off and back on, it generally would fix.then some time later, it would happen again.generally it would happen when coming out of my driveway, so it was not at fast speeds, but a few times it happened while driving.i am blessed that it has not caused my family or myself to be in an accident. It is unsafe. I took it to the dealer once, and they could not find any problems.the night i brought it back home, it went out again.the next day it also went out, and i drove it with no power steering to the dealership(as instructed). They replaced the power steering motor (electric).it lasted less than a week and went out again.this time, the dealer tells me that it is just a problem gm knows about, but that they cannot do anything about it.my car is unsafe for my family and gm knows about this?i called gm customer assistance (an additional cost adding to the now three times i have had to make multiple trips to the dealership), and they contacted the dealer.a "regional specialist" is supposed to contact me within 24 hours.this car is not even 2 years old. . . And i cannot put my family in it for safety reasons.i will see how they address it.according to much research, this is a very common problem with 2006 and 2007 g6sedans, and has caused several accidents.the rep from gm asked me a suitable resolution and i stated that either they needed to fix my car back to the safety standard that i bought, or buy it back so i could purchase a safe care. I also told them something needed to be done on a large scale so others did not wind up suffering because of the obvious defect.
My pontiac 2006 g6's electric assist power steering is wining around every turn even though i only have 35,000miles on the car.it is difficult to steer and i am told that it will cost $800+ dollars to repair even though it is still 'in warranty'.if there is no issue with this equipment, then why was it replaced on later g6 models and g5 and g8s with it were recalled.the wining occurs with nearly every turn.difficulty turning has only happened once, at 65mph while changing lanes.the equipment wined after i straightened out and i completed my trip.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 35 mph, the power assist indicator illuminated and the steering failed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (dublin chevrolet gmc buick located at 2042 veterans blvd dublin, ga 31021) where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Power steering hose is rubbing againstexhaust which now has made the powers steering hose to leak which could cause a fire if it hit the exhaust.
There is a clunking in the front end when you turn the steering wheel.i took this vehicle to the dealer on 11/07/08, and they determined that the clunking was coming from the steering rack.they replaced the steering rack for no charge because it was covered under warranty. The problem i have is that this is the third vehicle that i've taken in for this problem, but only two were covered because of warranty issues. I own two pontiac 2006 g-6's, and one 2008 g-6. I believe the issue with this vehicle is a manufacturer defect and that they should be taking care of this problem with no out of pocket expense to me.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 mph, the power steering assist failed and the power steering warning light illuminated after the failure. The contact was able to keep the steering wheel under control. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 120,000.
Power steering on '06 ponitac g6 gtp is dangerous!steering column stiffens and is at time hard to turn corners.only 40,000 miles and car in repair shop having to replace power steering pump, reservoir and hoses!why isn't gmc being forced to do a recall? this is not safe!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that the power steering would fail at any time without warning.the manufacturer and the dealer were notified of the failure, but the denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle.the vehicle was not repaired.the approximate failure and current mileage was 33,900.
I own an 06 g6 and need to report that on an icy day in michigan my 25 yr old daughter came home very very upset saying her power steering failed while turning off a freeway ramp and she slid a long ways until she stopped on dry ground. She saw other cars passing her as she spun around 2 or 3 times she said. When she told me this 4 months ago i did not really know what to make of the story, but after looking this up on the web and having a load clunking noise start up last month i feel i must report this. What a dangerous thing to have happen. We are relying on the good people here to help us as this cannot be resolved by the little person like me. I have decided to take the car in to dealer but i doubt from the letters here that will help. Thank you thank you. Please do the right thing before someone gets killed.
Steering wheel stopped turning suddenly while driving
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the contact was driving 20 mph the steering wheel suddenly locked causing the vehicle to spin uncontrollably and crash. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. No repairs have been made and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 94000.
Takata recall.but not only the air bags. There is a clicking noise when i steering, sometimes causing the air bag light to come on. There is a vibrating coming from the driver's side front when at speed that shakes the steering wheel even after the tires are balanced and the struts and tie rods were replaced. If i grab the steering wheel with both hands, it moves up and down. When parallel parking, the power steering fails making it impossible to turn the wheel without hitting the gas and putting the car in motion. I've noticed in my research that other g6 models of this year and surrounding years were recalled for all of the problems i am having. When i asked the person at chevy dealer about it, she told me i was out of luck until the vin pops up in their system. This has been happing since my wife got the car in 2007 apparently, and since we just had a baby, we are looking into it more. I've been waiting on the recalls to be expanded to her vin, but nothing. Is there anything we can do, other than paying to rebuild the whole steering system of which others with the same problems were covered? thanks for any help.
The power steering would just go out on me. I would lose the ability to turn easily. I could still do it, it was just very hard. The power steering warning would pop up on my radio and with a dinging sound as soon as the power steering went out. If i turned my car off then back on, it would reset itself and i could steer again. After a couple of months of that, it finally got to the point where even if i turned my car off to reset it, it would go out again immediately. I had to take it to a dealership to get the whole steering column replaced. That cost me $750.10.
The high pressure power steering line had a hole melted into it by the exhaust and the line burst spraying power steering fluid on the exhaust and almost catching the car on fire.
The steering started to make a pop/ clunking noise. And occasionallythe power steering alert goes off. This has been going on for years now. And still happens. I continually hear more reports of this issue and concerned nothing is being done. I have had several mechanics look into this issue and none knows what exactly what is wrong and why it's happening. I've also readabout high dollar "fix"by gm mechanics just for the issue to come back within a year. We need a investigation and a recall done about this before serious accidents or fatalities happen!
Upon making a left turn at about 5 mph, the power steering light on my car illuminated and i had to use both hands to maintain control of the car.the steering wheel is very tight and difficult to turn, as well as very shaky at higher speeds.
I was stopped at a stop sign and when i went to turn a corner, my power steering went out making it very difficult to maneuver my car around corners and into a parking spot.the power steering alert on the dash board came on.when i turned my car off and turned it back on, the power steering came back on.the issue i experienced is the same issue that is described in gms technical service bulletin 10183a, issued in may 2012, which extends the warranty on power steering columns for other 2006 pontiac g6 cars.however, gm's position is that my vin wasn't selected in 2012 when the extended warranty was put out, so they are unwilling to cover the cost to replace the steering column regardless of whether it's a previously identified issue with the steering column design and the potential safety risk.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 20 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud clunking noise outside of the vehicle.the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off.the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the rack and pinion failed.the vehicle was repaired for free.the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer on three separate occasions for the same failure, but there were no resolutions.the vehicle is in the process of being repaired.the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 71,800.
1. Issues with steering.very tight wheel when turning right, extremely loose when turning left.steering wheel suddenly wobbles, like you have a flat tire - this mostly happens when backing out of a parking space, but i have also encountered it when driving normally, down the road.2. The failure: power steering warning light came on, and the steering locked up, while i was driving.thank god i was in a parking lot or i may have caused an accident.i did a little research online, and this is a recurring problem with many 2006 pontiac g6 owners.3.taking to dealership - actually trying to work up the nerve to go, as i don't want to cause any accidents.
2006 pontiac g6 gtp driving (approx 20-30 mph) down a residential street when a large truck came down the street in the opposite direction.i turned my wheel slightly to move away from the center line.the steering wheel locked, making it impossible for me to turn the wheel back so that i could go straight again.my car hit the back wheel of a parked car.there was damage to both cars.fortunately, no one was injured.the damage to both cars is currently being assessed.
Electronic power steering problem.while driving, a power steering warning appears on the radio screen.after the warning, 3 tones sound inside the car.then, the steering gets very tight and all power steering goes away.this is a very dangerous situation while driving at highway speeds.the only way to correct the issue is to turn off the car and restart it.this problem can lead to serious accidents when power steering is lost.please report this issue to gm and require a recall before more serious injuries, or death, occur.
The power steering is going out on the vehicle. The vehicle becomes hard to steer at times and i already replaced the tire rod ends. Something need to be done about this year of vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, he turned the steering wheel to the left and heard a popping noise. The failure would occur intermittently at varius speeds. Over time, the failure progressed into a constant issue. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technicians performed repairs. The contact was unaware as to what repairs were performed. The failure continued to occur after the repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the intermediate shaft was replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 10 mph and attempting a turn, the contact heard a clunking noise. The noise was heard intermittently when the steering wheel was turned in either direction. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Purchased new pontiac g6 2006 on june 2, 2007, 72 miles.july 2007, problems with cruise control.contacted reliable pontiac with problem.never returned my call.took it to thompson's placerville, acted like i did not know how to work a cruise control.continued to have electrical problems throughout the vehicle.spoke with david o'keef, pontiac customer service (866) 790-5600, ext 31952, regarding lemon law. I took the vehicle into thompsons on the following dates (there were several more, but i did not receive an invoice from the dealer):7/11/07; 8/10/07; 10/05/07; 10/8/07; 10/20/07; 11/16/07; 12/12/07; 4/8/08; 4/23/08 5/14/08; 5/16/08; 5/31/08; 11/11/08; throughout 2009 and 2010; 4/28/11; 9/6/11; 9/14/11; 12/9/11; and 12/14/11.pulled over by chp several times for brake lights being on, but i was not braking, officer stated vehicle too dangerous to be on road.on 9/6/11, a friend referred me to motortrend recalls.recall date for air bags was 10/31/2006 and exterior lighting: brake lights 1/30/2009.steering needed to be replaced in 2009.i was never contacted by gm or reliable pontiac.vehicle was a costly, safety hazard through 12/14/11.still have issues.extremely inconvenient to keep taking it to the dealer.now i know why i was being flipped off by other drivers on the road, they thought i was "brake" checking them.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost all power steering ability.prior to the failure, the contact heard a popping sound coming from the steering wheel whenever she turned the vehicle.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 19,055.
When i turned the car on, the power steering light came on and the power steering would not work. I would turn the car off and restart it and it would be fine, but once i would get going it would quit working again. This has been happening at least twice a week since 4/11/12. It is getting more and more dangerous. Without any warning, as i'm driving the power steering just goes out. I have contacted gm regarding this and they tell me that my vin number was not included in the recall.my break lights also stay on if the break is not pushed down and when you press the break pedal down the break lights go off. More recently, when someone sits in my passenger seat the service air bag light comes on. I contacted gm again and again they told me that my vin number was not affected and not included in the recalls. My car is affected, because i am having the same problems. I live in the dfw area and the break light issue and the power steering issue are causing huge problems for me. It is terrifying each time i have to go anywhere. At the drop of a hat the power steering just quits. Gm does not see this as an issue and i am repeatedly given the brush off.
While backing out of the post office parking lot my power steering failed and i had to muscle to car out of incoming traffic (a truck was headed toward me). I pulled in the turn lane and a car narrowly missed me trying to get in the turn lane too.i had to drive home 35 miles an hour with hazard lights on to get home.i was on highway m-37 near bedford, michigan.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at 20 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
Power steering failure while driving nearing causing me to wreck into oncoming traffic while turning left on a busy state route in downtown columbus
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel began to shake and jerk abnormally. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where he was advised that the steering gear rack assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls for theyear make and model vehicle. The failure mileage was 65,000.
The steering on my 2006 pontiac g6 makes a thumping noise when the steering wheel is turned back and forth.the noise sounds as though something is loose in the steering assembly.the dealer had to replace a steering gear for the third time.
My power steering kept freezing while driving until it finely just quit.luckily i was parked when it finely went out.
When the issue started to happen, the display occasionally would display powersteering. Nothing seemed wrong other then the message on the display screen. Then one day i was driving and my powersteering when out going 45mph on my way to work. I had to turn off the car and start it back up in order for the powersteering to work. This since has gotten worse. Powersteering is displayed every time i turn my car on and the powersteering frequently goes in and out. This is very very dangerous and i feel completely unsafe in my car. I am very very luck i have not harmed anyone else or myself. I am scared to get into my car and drive it because i have no idea when the powersteering will decide to cut out. I don't think i should be held responsible for paying $800-1,000 to replace this faulty part. I know i am just one of thousands who have this same problem. I called the dealership about a month ago and they told me i would have to pay for the fix because my vin number has not been recalled. I hope this dangerous issue gets fixed before it causes thousands of injuries or possible fatalities. Thank you.
I have experience some issues with power steering on my vehicle on and off, here in the past couple of weeks it has worsen. It is a very scary situation. The power steering stops working while i am operating the vehicle causing the wheel to becomevery difficult to operate specifically as i need to make a turn. I usually have to apply a great deal of force just to turn.i feel like my safety and the safety of my family is t risk. Have been in contact with gm who has made contact with a dealer so i can take my car in to be diagnosed.they have stated that my vehicle has a couple of recalls but the power steering issue is not one of them. I have done my research and have found many other 2006 g6 owners with the same problem on differentsites. Interesting enough there is a recall for power steering assist lost for pontiac g6 all of 2005, "some 2006, 2008 and 2009. Doesn't make sense that my car is not part of that recall considering my car is experiencing the exact same problem for which the recall is for. It should not take for some one to get very hurt for this to happen. And for what i have researched it is affordable to repair is in fact very expensive over 1,000 dollars.
My electric power steering in my pontiac g6 went out. It was very dangerous and i experience neck and arm pain for weeks after for having to drive around without it. I had to get the car fixed which required it to be in the shop for a week.they had to replace a circuit and reprogram the car. I paid 900 dollars out of pocket. I have done research and found that is it a common problem among pontiac cars including g6's which is what i have and yet its the only pontiac car to not have been recalled for it yet.
Continued steering/front end problems causing popping, clicking, unsteady steering/drifting and premature wearing on tires resulting in frequent replacement. - known factory/manufacturer defect with no replacement parts by manufacturer;gm admits to defect with no remedy-no recall. First report 7-25-07 without remedy. - - vehicle unsafe - - should not be available for resale. Has been returned to freedom pontiac in odessa texas due to unsafe condition.
We had a pontiac g6 that had a recall on brakes and power steering and my mother was in a wreck and had to have brain surgery thank god she made in we hada pontiac g6 2006 i have it on video were it almost rolled over both of us when it was in park and we got out of it. I have never been through so much and my mother has not been the same since her brain surgery. So please check you vehicle you never know what tomorrow will bring!!!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the vehicle was at a stop light, the contact heard three ding chimes and the steering wheel seized. The steering wheel became difficult to steer. In addition, while driving and while idling, the vehicle independently moved left to right. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and the chime sound recurred. The vehicle was driven to a friend's residence and later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called dave hallman chevrolet at (814) 452-6731 (located at 1925 state st, erie, pa 16501) and was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. ..
Last night on two occasions my power steering stopped working and the lights on my dashboard went off as well as my headlights. The power steering warning light and battery light came on. Once while pulling into a parking spot i almost hit another vehicle and then again while pulling onto on coming traffic. My car wouldn't turn and there was a bus coming my direction. I could have easily gotten into a serious accident. This problem is very dangerous and scary. I will not be able to drive my car until this problem is solved. Please help!
My 2006 pontiac g6 gt pulls to the left while i am driving. It has gotten progressively worse over the past year and i feel it is a safety issue. I had it inspected by 2 different auto mechanics, both of whom informed me that there are numerous complaints about this problem. Upon inspecting this car, it was determined thatthe power steering is engaging by itself and causing the steering to turn left without any driver input at the wheel. I feel that this is something that pontiac should pay to repair, as it is a safety defect in the vehicle.
The pontiac g6 power steering will inadvertently shut down when pulling into oncoming traffic.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that while driving the steering wheel began to shake excessively. The vehicle was moving from lane to lane and made a popping sounds regardless of the speed he was driving.he also stated that when the vehicle was in park, the steering wheel would also shake. The dealer was contacted and stated how much the repairs would cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 73,000.
Problems with car started in june of 06, for abnormal noise, from underneath car, condensation was constant in headlights even after replaced.car disc player would constantly malfunction and was replaced - steering was always seemed not just right.car would accelerate for short spurts, trunk filled with water after a rain really feel the whole stability of the car needs to be seriously looked at.husband received brain injury from what looked like he just plowed into a block wall for no reason.he held a clean driving record with a current cdl license.
I own a pontiac g6 and recently i have noticed a metal scraping sound, a loud roaring and took it in to have it examined. I was told that the front tire rod was falling apart, the passenger side hub bearing was loose, the driver side cv boot was leaking, overall that it is not safe to drive and thepower steering was to go out at anytime. This is good to know info, seeing how i have kids in the backseat. I read that there has been numerous complaints in regards to the power steering on this model. So why has therebeen no recall? i do not have a couple of grand laying around to repair this problem , just likethe rest of the us citizens in this rough economical time. Again, this is a serious safety concern, so why no recall? the investigation was initiated back in 2007, what's the hold up? am i suppose to wait until serious damage occurs and file a lawsuit? this is utterlyabsurd and should not be apparent in a vehicle that is less than 3 years old. Please let me know the status of the investigation.
My powersteering light comes on intermittently approximately every day which causes my 2006 g6 to lose the powersteering completely. I have taken my car into the dealership to have the issue diagnosed, they were unsure what the problem was, and was also informed that it could be the steering column, but would be very costly to replace. After looking online, it seems they are many other people having the same problem with their g6. It seems this would qualify for a recall.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving between 25-60 mph, the power steering warning light illuminates on the instrument panel.afterwards, the power steering shuts off.as a result, the contact cannot steer the vehicle.the failure has occurred twice.during the first incident, he managed to drive the vehicle to the dealer without any power steering.the dealer found no failures.they restarted the vehicle, which allowed the power steering to reset itself and it began to work normally.the failure recurred within ten minutes of leaving the dealer.he took the vehicle to another dealer and, after some diagnostic tests were performed, he was informed that the failure was in the power steering module.the power steering module was replaced and the repair lasted for approximately two weeks.the vehicle is currently at the contact's residence and the failure still persists.the failure mileage was 56,000 and current mileage was 58,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving 25 mph, the power steering system locked and the vehicle became difficult to steer.the vehicle has been to the dealer three times for a diagnosis and they stated that the power steering assist motor control module failed.the vehicle is currently at the dealer.the contact stated that the vehicle is unsafe to drive due to the many complaints regarding the power steering system.the current mileage was 65,700 and failure mileage was 50,000.
The power steering on my 2006 pontiac g6 has stopped working most of the time. I took it to a mechanic and he told me it was a battery issue, and told me to replace the battery and that should fix it. I did that and the problem has not been fixed, in fact it got worse. Before it would start working after a few miles, but now it hasn't started working since i replaced the battery. If the steering goes out in the middle of a turn as i have been told it does, while my wife is driving there will be no doubt an accident. From what i have read gm does not know what the problem is and wants me to pay to replace everything until they can find out what the problem is.
For my 2006 pontiac g6, the power steering message came on my car about a week and a half ago. On june 9, 2008 as i began to bag out of a drive way, my steering wheel stopped turning. Then i just slowly pulled back into the yard and cut my car off. I sat there for a few minutes and then proceeded to crank the car to turn the steering wheel, then my steering wheel began to turn. About forty five minutes later, i continued to another destination and while i stopped and then proceeded to turn, my steering wheel stopped turning again, so i turned the car off then turned it back on once again. About one minute later i stopped at the stop sign and it would not turn so i repeatedly had to cut the car on and off in order to make it home safely. I had to drive veryslowly. I contacted the general motors company but they said there wasn't a recall. I bought the car used and i have only had it for 10 months. The car had 32, 600 miles when i bought it and now the mileage is 42,800.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed and whenever turing the steering wheel to the right, there was an abnormal noise and the steering wheel would become difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the steering component and advised the contact that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while making a turn, the power steering failed. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver and locked without warning. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road where it was restarted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection, diagnosis and repair. The contact was not notified of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 209,418.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 it has 26,000 miles onit and it makes a clunking noise when you turn the steering wheel.
Mr. Did evasive manuevers at 65 mph to avoid deadly collision with fully loaded senior citizen van by a driver with a cell phone.steering wheel was very loose, brakes pedals were very easily depressed, none of the front air-bags deployed and car seats did not lock.mr. Hit median concrete at 60 mph.ambulance and emergency room dictated, "you all very lucky to have survived." 3rd party administrator(esis) counter claims mr.. That because mr. Collided with median sideways the air-bags did not deploy.mr. Argues that front driver portion of car hit median first, air bags should have deployed and seat belts should have locked.3rd party administrator counters.because there is no proof we cannot claim such fact.she (3rd party) is insisting on us to sign medical release forms and submit pictures of car.mr. Has advised that car is repaired and has been sold.confusion arises when dealer agrees that car has sensors and collision shop did not indicate any sensors.mr. Is confused whether stabili-trak or some other systems should be in place to have prevented the collision with median and under the tire sensors should have been in place.if any system (stabili-trak or other) were in place, the whole accident could have been prevented.esis-claim #[xxx].parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
To whom it may concern:on november 03, 2017, my 2006 pontiac g6 gtp, automobile was involved in an accident that flipped and crashed and causing serious injuries. The vehicle was going straight on the hwy and the car lost steering power and the car went to the right of the hwy.i was surprised to learn at that time there has been several recalls issued on this vehicle. Since purchasing this vehicle in 2013, i have only received one recall notice in 2015 and i took my pontiac 06 g6 gtp to oaks gmc dealer to be fixed by gm, and i was not aware of any other recalls about the power steering until i found research through nhtsa after the accident, nhtsa recall identification number 15v064000,
Power steering assist was lost in 2 incidents in this car.a warning chime sounded and the steering became very difficult to control.gm has a recall for this issue for the same make, model and year vehicle, but will not cover this vin# even though the symptoms are the same.
Stated vehicle was in for repair at on the above date. Repairs completed on this date match the scope of work that should be completed under campaign # 14v153000. Vehicle was serviced at lavery automotive sales and service, llc. 1096 west state st p.o. Box 3545, alliance, ohio 44601. Dealer phone: 330-238-1037. Dealer repair order # [xxx]. Owner requesting reimbursement for repairs.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Power steering fails in 2006 pontiac g6 while the car is being driven.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard a chime inside of the vehicle followed by the loss of power steering. There was an illumination of the power steering warning indicator on the instrument panel. The warning indicator would illuminate intermittently. The contact was able to continue driving and the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while reversing from a drive way, the power steering failed and caused the steering wheel to tighten with the illumination of the power steering warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but the were unable to duplicate the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the vehicle veered in both directions. The contact had to steer the vehicle in excess in order to keep the vehicle in position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
I was backing out the garage when power steering got stiff and very difficult to steer.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received numerous recalls. The vehicle was repaired according to the recalls, but the power steering failures listed in the recalls recurred the same day. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the power steering, electric motor, and module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The nhtsa campaign numbers were unknown. The failure mileage was 123,000.
No injuries have occurred yet but my 2006 pontiac g6 4 door sedan has a clunk in the steering when turning left and time to time the power steering goes out.if i was driving at a fairly high speed this could result in a horrible accident.i have yet to get it checked because it is out of warranty and from what i read will be very expensive to fix but it is a known issue with many 2006 pontiac g6 vehicles.
2006 pontiac g6 has a power steering fault that dealership is saying that the steering column and power steering assist motor has to be replaced. The vehicle has a little more than 58,000 miles on it. This is ridiculous that this is happening. After doing a little research on this i have found lots a cases that has resulted in crashes and injuries. Why has gm not recalled these vehicles?
My 2006 pontiac g6 has been pulling to the left for almost a year now.the steering has completely locked up twice.if i turn the wheel to the right, it will automatically turn all the way back to the left.while driving, it pulls to the left continuously and is difficult to turn right in curves.
The car lost power steering and was virtually incapable of driving. This only occurs when trying to park or driving at very low speeds. I was unable to parallel park and as a result it took over 30 minutes of effort to try and get my car correctly into the spot. I had to keep shutting the car off and turning it back on to try and get the wheel to turn. This would only briefly fix the steering for a matter of seconds and was still hard to turn during those seconds. Eventually, i just gave up and moved my car into a spot that did not require parallel parking. However, this too was an issue to park. I have had this issue numerous times and it posses as a serious safely issue when using the car.
Electric power steering assist works intermittently. Car was manufactured 22 days prior to april 18, 2006 manufacture date for g6's covered under recall number 15v064000. Sometimes won't work at engine start-up, then begins working; sometimes stops working while vehicle is in motion. Unpredictable but power steering warning light comes on every time it occurs. Has been recurring for several months. Date specification below does not apply so i entered the last date of occurrence.
Power steering failed as my daughter was backing out of driveway. I took her to school so i could get car checked out. Returned home and turned car off restarted and power steering was ok. Seeing numerous complaints on this issue . Was this isolated or will it happen again is there a recall from gm?
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering ability seized. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road before driving home. The vehicle was later driven to glockner of ironton (911 s 3rd street, ironton, oh 45638) where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed and needed replacement. The contact also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired in 2014 for the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the recurrence. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
I have a pontiac g6, 2006, recently the power steering indicator starting going off and on.today while driving the power steering completely failed, luckily no accidents happened as a result of this failure. Car is scheduled to go to gm dealer on thursday, 8/5.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The contact stated that the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact did not experience a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.when accelerating from a stop, the contact heard clunking noises coming from the steering.the vehicle has not been diagnosed and the noises have gotten worse.through research, the contact discovered that the vehicle had recurring steering issues.the lack of grease in the steering column caused the noises and the vehicle would have to have it greased every so often.the contact will repair and grease the vehicle himself.the failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 38,000.
My pontiac g6 has developed the classic power steering failure. Going down the road at 35 mph and all of a sudden an alarm chimes three times, power steering is displayed on the radio display, then a click is heard in the dash, then the power steering fails completely, almost causing an accident. This is a common problem with the 2005 and 2006 pontiac g6, and in my opinion, a safety hazard to the driver, occupants, and others on the road. Gm has acknowledged this problem and will repair defective vehicles for 10 years or 100,000 miles. I contacted gm, and was told no coverage would apply due to the car having 125,000 miles. They say the car can safely be operated, but with greater effort. Most people today, including my 16 year old daughter, will panic and not know what to do when the power steering fails. Gm needs to repair these cars before more accidents or deaths occur. Your safety may be at risk !
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 60 mph the contact turned the steering wheel toward the left in order to merge into the left lane to prevent a crash. The steering wheel locked and the contact could not control the vehicle which caused the vehicle to crash into the median on the highway. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,980.
My 2006 pontiac lost its power steering i was in motion, in a parking lot, it was very difficult to steer it did come back but it was scary i was told it had a recall i called the company they said it ended in 2006 i did not own the vehicle then. The man ( danny he called himself at pontiac) said i would have to pay for the cars diagnostics and repair. I need help!
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 with a manufacture date of august 2005. The power steering goes out constantly on this vehicle(daily), regardless of temperature, speed, road conditions, backing-up,moving forward, turning, driving straight. I have found similar complaints (in the thousands) online. I was told that because i had no warranty nothing could be done other than paying a very large repair bill (900-1200). This is a very dangerous problem to have. I am currently financing this car and i think it's awful that they are still selling them. There are so many people who are having a similar issue please help us.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated. The steering wheel veered to the right and the contact had to apply force to the steering wheel to ensure that the steering wheel was corrected each time the failure occurred. The dealer (arnold-baker chevrolet, 619 s washington st, magnolia, ar 71753, (870) 626-4057) diagnosed that the power steering assist module needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in manufacturer recall number: 14772; however, the vehicle was not included. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The contact was unsure if the failure was related to manufacturer power steering recall numbers: n140115 and 14772. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
The contact owns 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the steering wheel locked while approaching a stop light. The power steering light illuminated and the radio alarm beeped when the failure occurred. The contact was able to shut the engine off restart the vehice and resume driving.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 165,426.
While driving on the highway b/t 60 - 65 mph, heard a chime then steering wheel locked.fortunately, we were on a relatively straight run of road and there were few cars, so my partner was able to drift the car up onto the grass.we had shut the engine immediately, but then thought it safer to move up further; upon starting the car, the steering returned.we drove home on the service road at 30 mph even though the steering felt back to normal.as i write, the car is at the dealer to investigate and hopefully resolve the problem.
A few months back i took my car in for a popping sensation when turning and nothing could be found. Today i was backing out of my drive way the car started to ding and across the radio read screen power steering .i lost power steering to the car and it was very very hard to turn.
On or about 8:30 am, 11/16/2011 the power steering failed an experienced driver can keep the car under control but a novice driver probably couldn't. I have been informed that it had happened before. The power assist suddenly ceases when you turn, the words power steering appear on the radio console. It can't be fixed as it does not show up on the computer.
I was driving out of our subdivision on a small hill when the power steering failed.i was able with difficulty to drive the vehicle home about a block.i had the vehicle towed to a local pontiac dealer. I did not see any warning displayed or hear any beep.i do not have access to the vehicle so have no idea what the vehicle number or exact mileage is.i did not recall hearing about the recall and received no notification from general motors.the ignition switch in some vehicles has received a great deal of press, but i didn't recall any news about the potential steering issue.gm should have warned owners directly of the possible failure.
Power steering locked up on me. I just got done drive over 3000 miles in the last couple of weeks. Apparently this was an issue with this car, but i never received the letter about this recall.
Clunking noise coming from front end possibly steering or tie rods not the ball joints already replaced those.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that when at a parking lot of a school, the contact drove very slowly at an unknown speed, the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed and in addition the vehicle accelerated to an unknown speed. The power steering failed to turn left or right. The failure occurred without warning. The failure caused the contact's vehicle to crash into another vehicle, which made the vehicle come to a stop. Only the air bag on the power steering wheel deployed. The other air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a back injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control), 14v153000 (steering) and 14v224000 (power train) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted and was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
2006 pontiac g6 gtjune 1, 2009: at 19,000 miles the power steering light came on. Took it to the dealer - they replaced the steering column.january 22, 2010: at 35,000 miles, steering column rattles and clunks. Dealer said needs lube kit.warranty is expired (in years, not miles) so repair isn'tcovered. Have read numerous other people with similar problem - lube does not resolve the issue. Furthermore, if the steering column is only 6 months old, why would it need to be lubed already?this is a potentially dangerous situation. Whatever is rattling around in the steering column is not doing so for lack of lubrication! this is a fire hazard and loss of steering hazard that needs to be addressed by gm asap.the cost of recall repairs will be far less than the cost of a class action lawsuit and/or wrongful death and medical bills. Not to mention the damage to their reputation.go to pontiacproblems.com to see numerous other similar complaints.
My husband recently bought a pontiac g6 used last year in september of 2008. The car was running fine till about september 2009, when the car became very difficult to steer. The power steering light never came on, so he assumed that our tires just might of needed some air. We filled our tires up and the problem seem to disappear. I am now the only one driving the car, and today december 3, 2009 the power steering light came on. I do not have difficulty turning, but i fear that i will soon and cause an accident. I tried to replace the power steering fluid only to find that it is electric. I plan to bring my car into a local mechanic tomorrow. In the meantime i did some research online to find that the majority of pontiac g6 from 2006 have faulty powering steering. Owners have been spending lots of money on repairs that are only a temporary fix. Nothing seems to solve this problem. It is my only vehicle and now i am scared just to drive down the street, in fear of causing or being in an accident.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering. The rack and pinion was replaced but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the power steering warning light would illuminate when the failure occurred. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or repaired a second time. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 144,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then taken to lambert buick gmc (2409 front st, cuyahoga falls, oh 44221). The dealer was unable to diagnosis or repair the vehicle due to the high mileage. The vehicle was then taken to vandevere chevrolet (1490 vernon odom blvd, akron, oh 44320) where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist and torque sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 195,336.
Power steering started to go out about 10 days ago. Difficult to steer. I noticed there was a recall on the steering of the g6's so i took it to a buick dealer to look at. They said my car was out of the manufacturer date of the recall (nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000). I had the 23232310 sensor kit and 22837369 module replaced. $1303.34. Why is my car not covered when it sounds like it had the same issues as those in the recall. The dealer said mine was made later with newer parts. But, it still appears to have failed the same way. Are there other complaints similar to mine? should mine be in the recall?
A sudden loss of power steering occurs during operation (that significantly increases the muscle strength needed to turn the steering wheel. This loss of power steering occurs in both high and low speeds and sometimes occurs during low speed turns.
While driving my recently purchased 2006 pontiac g6 (29,000 miles) when i make turns the electronic power steering will shut off and the radio will flash a power steering warning then i will hear a ding sound and lose control of the steering. There have been several times that this has happened. This appears to be a very common problem with all g6 models from what i have read. This is very dangerous and could result in a fatality if it hasn't already. It's sad that someone may have to be seriously injured or even die before gm takes this serious. This is not just a problem with the 2005 models, just about all g6 vehicles from 2005 - 2008 have this problem. There needs to be a recall before someone gets hurt!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Also, an odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who indicated that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000.
So when i first received my pontiac, i loved the car, but then right away as i would turn i could hear a clicking noise. Took it back and they couldn't hear it at the time of service or what ever the incident was.over the years, i was back and forth with the matter and nowit has obviously gotten worse. Then the power steering warning light came up where my radio is and no check engine light so i figured that it needed more fluid. Well, there is no reservoir on the car any where, i had 2 mechanics looking every where and nothing. And recently outta no where as i am driving it just completely locks up on me!! not only is this very dangerous,but extremely scary when i have my 4year old daughter in the car!! so i went on a pontiac web site and the forum said to make a complaint because pontiac doesn't believe this is a big enough safety issue to recall it! while i think it is!!
My tail lights do not work at all on the vehicle. Have replaced bulbs and fuse and still nothing. Also there is no power steering. It had went out while driving the car. Also the catalytic converter. Have called the manufacturer to get them fixed but my vin is not on the recall list. I was wondering why? all the recalls that have been placed on this make year and model are exactly what i am experiencing problems with on mine. So how is it determined which vins get recalled. I have kids and am scared to drive this vehicle due to the severity of problems i am experiencing with it. I can't even drive my vehicle at night due to the tail light issue, and can hardly drive it daily due to the power steering being out in the vehicle. Please advise on how to fix this issue and what the next steps i should do.
Tie rods on a pontiac 2006 g6 also the power steering pump has been replaced twice. Some middle rod in the steering wheel. All of this has been replaced.
Power steering fails and causes loss of control of the car. Local dealership responded to warranty upgrade and had attempted to fix the car , but problem still existed. I was involved in an accident, when the power steering failed while traveling at 55 mph in a curve.
I have owned my pontiac g6 since i got it in 2006, i have had many issues with this car right off the bat stating with power windows failing taking it in multiply times to get it corrected, second the panoramic sun roof will not open and is stuck [xxx] but not sealed completely closed, had taken it to many gm dealerships over the past few years and everyone has say it is impossible to fix. My first thought is how on earth can a company put out a product that nobody can fix. Now i have a leaky sunroof when it rains, and my most recent problem is my power steering. Driving 65 on the freeway and my power steering shutting off. I got this fixed in december of 2013 and it now november of 2014 and i have no power steering, and ever dealership and the gm headquarters are telling me there is nothing the can do for me and i have to pay everything out of pocket for them not fixing my car properly.i am tired of having issues with this car does it take me to get injured or die in an accent for them to take this matter seriously.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was driving about 55mph on a highway on my way to work.the display had indicated "power steering" about 15 miles before, when i left for work.as i rounded a corner of the highway my steering seemed to loosen up completely, the wheel turned back and forth, i drove into the oncoming lane and then the shoulder, and almost into a ditch; i could not regain control of the wheel.after about 30sec of this behavior, the steering calmed down and locked up so that i could not turn.luckily i was then about three blocks from work because by the time i parked i could not turn at all.it is in the shop right now, hopefully it wont break me to fix.unfortunately i have about 70,000 miles now and no warranty!with the amount of complaints i've read and the danger that this puts people in (not to mention the financial hard ship)there needs to be a recall and somebody needs to take responsibility; somebody's going to get hurt.
I had a recall done for the steering. Unfortunately, the problem was not solved by the part replacement. In fact, i continue to lose steering at low speed and during park. The recall was to resolve the issue. Gm replaced a defective part with another defective part. The problem is worse now. When is gm going to fix the issue. This is a safety issue for me and my family not to mention to the public. Gm are you for real? please get your act together!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the steering became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the warning chime began to sound. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and shut the engine off. After restarting the vehicle regained power steering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated there was a manufacturer recall for the power steering. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the manufacturer recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
Electric power assist loss on 2006 pontiac g6. I received another recall letter for my g6 electric power assist loss. It says it will cover the defect for 10 years or 100,000 miles. My vehicle currently has 130,000 on it so they say it is not covered. I get the chime and power steering display on my console intermittently. It has been going on since 95,000 miles but is too expensive to get fixed. They sent me the first notice when my car had 96000 miles on it saying they would cover it to 70,000 miles. Both times i was told by pontiac they would not cover it since it was outside the mileage limit. If they would have made it 100,000 miles the first time, it would have been covered. They know its a problem because they keep boosting the mileage up, but always lower than the miles i have on my car. My steering is going to quit working one of these days, and they know why, but they wont fix it.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering wheel vehicle locked up while driving 65 mph on the highway. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and towed to the contact's home. The contact called joseph buick gmc (8700 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh 45251, (513) 741-1000) and was informed that the vehicle was not under warranty; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the remedy. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering) in 2015. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 193,000.
2006 pontiac g6, v6 engine. 73,000 miles. Power steering problems. I was backing out of the driveway and the power steering went out, a light came on the dash that said "power steering". I pulled back into the driveway, turned off my car, restarted it, then it worked. The next time i used my car i was traveling on the highway, at a stop light, my steering wheel started to shake, then the power steering went out, again the light on the dash said "power steering". I turned off my car and restarted it, it was fine, i made it to the next stop light and the same thing happened. This happened a total of four times before i made it to a pep boys auto store, turned off my car, looked at the drivers manual where it showed a picture of the power steering cap and another picture of where it was located under the hood. I went inside purchased a bottle of power steering fluid, came back out, lifted the hood of my 2006 pontiac g6 and couldn't find the power steering fluid reservoir. I asked for help, the gentleman who help me looked for this power steering reservoir, couldn't find it and advised that i take it to the dealer.
I bought a 2006 g6, 23,000m, in may 2006.within three months i was hearing a clicking when i turned the right wheel.i took the car to the dealer (still under warrenty) and they "fixed" the problem.as soon as the warrenty was out, the same noise was back in both wheels. Recently the steering has become stiff when backing out and turning corners.this morning on the way to work in the pouring rain, i thought i was hydroplaining when i realized it was the steering locking!when i got off the interstate the wheel was whobbling as if it was severely out of alignment.i have known about the push for a 2006 g6 recall because of steering problems but until this morning thought i would let others file complaints.now i'm afraid of my car.please don't wait until a death happens to recall.it may be that g6 owners only recourse is to seek a class action suite against gm but hopefully my and all the other complaints will let nhtsa realize this issue is serious and gm hasfailed to address it!!
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 with faulty power steering.the power steering cuts in and out intermittently, sometimes even while in operation.there have been several occasions when taking a curve and the steering wheel locks up and becomes almost impossible to turn.the failure is most prone to occur in warm weather, and generally in the summertime it rarely goes away.i have been told that this was a manufacturing issue, and that the out of pocket expense is egregious.this needs to be corrected soon, before i join a growing list of others who have been unfortunate enough to have had an accident.
The power steering cuts off with very little warning and you are forced to use "hulk" strength to retain control of it.then you have to turn the car off and restart in order to reset the system.this is the 3rd incident that i've had, and we have only had the car for 2 months.the first time was (10/18/10) while i was backing out of the driveway, the second time, (10/27/10) my husband was driving through a parking lot and we were able to stop.this third time, which has been the most frightening, my son was driving and he started to slow in a construction zone when all of a sudden he could barely turn the wheel. My son is a new driver, thank god i was there to tell him what to do, and thank god we had not reached the highway.we got this car for him to get back and forth to school, but now i'm afraid to let him drive it.i have just started reading all of the complaints online and i can't believe that there has not been a recall.the g5 and cobalts apparently had the same problem and they have been repaired.how is it possible that the investigation into the g6's has been closed????
Began popping when i turned any direction, had it checked out by the pontiac dealer, said the power steering needed greased. 2 weeks later began again, took it back in, they decided the rack and pinion needed replaced. Had that replaced, 1 month later, same thing. Had it fixed again. About 2 months it has started it again. Also the airconditioner has quit twice. Trading it off tomorrow!have had the car three years. Was brand new when bought.
Purchased used 2006 g6 in may 2007.first noticed clunking and popping noise in steering a month after purchase.local dealership did not hear any noises when they checked it over!over the 4 1/2 years that we have owned this car, the noises never go away.steering seems loose at times.driving home from work two days ago at 70 mph on four lane interstate, the clunking noises got worse and my front driver's tire fell off my car.i was able to control the car and get it to the side of the road.thankfully, there was no one on the opposite side of the interstate or near me when my tire went flying off.sure would be nice if pontiac would do something about the steering/suspension problem with this car.have read far too many stories about serious injuries, which i could have caused with my g6.i just got lucky there was no one around me when it happened.
Power steering light comes on intermittently steering wheel vibrates and moves back and forth. Took it to gm dealer and was told it was in once for recall and closed out. They will not fix again under recall.it vibrates and moves when stationary. Some years ago it lost power steering before the first time it went in...
While pulling out of gas station power steering fails while making turn out onto main route. Failure was a power steering motor module on 8/30/2019
Power steering has failed several times. I have done nothing to correct it. I am doing research to find if there is a recall.
A chime was followed by "power steering" displayed on the dash. This has happened every time i start the car within the first 3-15 miles. I called the local gm dealer who said to bring the car to their service department and that it would cost $110 to analyze the problem. I found that gm has recalled this make, model and year.when is this going to happen in the united states?
The electronic power steering system gives error code and suddenly fails while driving. This is extremely dangerous. My vehicle was not covered under recall 14772, however, the same issue that was described in that recall is affecting my vehicle as well.
Loud popping noise when you turn the steering wheel to the right or left. Driving down the street and the radio screen went completely blank and the radio wouldn't come on.cut car off and turned back on and radio came back on. Repaired control arms, ball joints, and struts. Popping noise continues. Think its in the electric steering column.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the power steering assist seized and the contact was unable to move the steering wheel. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a repair shop to perform a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 95,000. The current mileage was 97,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving at low speeds, a clicking noise was heard in the steering wheel. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. In 2007, the vehicle was repaired by the dealer for the similar defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 25,860. The vin was unavailable.
When driving it would lock to turn and it would also shake.
While driving about 55 mph, i approached a curve and put on brakes slightly. While entering the curve the power steering froze, and i could not turn momentarily. The power steering came back on and i over compensated for the loss of steering. I spun out of control, hitting an embankment with my rear wheel. The car flipped and landed on its wheels. I went to the hospital with a partially collapsed lung, bruised ribs, bruised sternum, back injury , and neck injuries.
I own and am the original owner of a 2006 pontiac g6 gtp. At 49,500 milesa severe shimmy developed and steering became unresponsive. Taking it to the dealership they informed me that my tie rods and steering linkage need to be replaced. Had this problem not been addressed i would have lost the ability to steer the vehicle.a car with so few a miles should not have developed such a problem.
Rotors, brakes, and numerous replacement control arms on both sides.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle lost electric power steering without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,126 and the current mileage was 72,405. Dr
My daughter was driving and suddenly had zero power steering. She was able, by the grace of god, to get it off the road. She turned it off and then back on and had steering for a short distance more but then the same thing! we had a recall done a year ago on the torque sensor steering column - we did not receive any paperwork when picking up the car. Now they say it is the lower steering column which is not part of the recall - seems like it should be - she could have been killed! i'm guessing any pontiac g6 has potential to have issues with the torque sensor steering column and pontiac does not care.
Purchased 06 g6 gt. Purchased on tuesday may 27 2008...drove off lot with 20,700miles....on monday june/1/2008 power steering went out while leaving a business...had towed, repaired, and back on wednesday june 3/2008.....drove approximately 500 miles and then on june 29 2008 returning tuxedos to rental shop turning wheel to get into parking spot display said power steering, however vehicle still worked although when turning into parking spot steering column made popping sounds... Monday june 7/2008 backing out of driveway heading to work, and wheel would not turn..had towed directly to a pontiac dealer to have power steering repaired again for second time in 5 weeks...i've seen other complaints on same issue, why has this not resulted in a recall...its only a matter of time until someone is seriously injured or killed due to a known defect that is being ignored. First repair was a power steering assist, second repair was told a fuse.
The driver owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the driver was driving 2 mph when the steering wheel seized and the driver was involved in a crash. Another vehicle crashed into the driver. One passenger suffered head and hand injuries. The injuries included a concussion and memory loss. The police were notified and a police report was on file. The vehicle was then towed to a repair shop. The manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 79,328.
Power steering stop working, had it replace by a gmc dealer. After a few months it would go out again. This time it would work by resetting it. In feb. Of 2009 started failing again for hours at a time sometimes a day or two. It was replace after an accident to car. It continued to go in and out at certain periods of time. Now march of 2012 it is completely out. All they want to do is change the whole unit out. I feel to believe that either the parts are defective or the dealers are out to cash in. Can somebody contact me about this matter. I think the only reason this hasn't been taken care of because enough lives were not lost.
My pontiac g6 2006 has a faulty power steering malfunction that almost resulted in a horrible crash. The car started up fine as usual, then on the road, the steering wheel locks making it unable to turn the wheel at all, and the power steering wheel light comes on. I drive on a freeway everyday and it almost resulted into a fatal crash, if i hadn't put on my hazardous lights immediately. The power steering wheel, to my surprise, does not use fluid rather is electronic. Therefore highly expensive, just for a diagnostic test, and then for repair. I strongly urge for this defect to be notified and be recalled for its dangerous potential consequences while on the road.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and have issues with the power steering not functioning while traveling at low rates of speed. When i pull into or out of my driveway i have an incredibly difficult time turning the steering wheel. I often 'bump' the gas pedal to make the pump re-engage and supply enough pressure to assist steering again. Without bumping the pedal turning the wheel is almost impossible. I am not a little person. I am 6'1 and weigh 220 pounds so turning a steering wheel is not an issue. Ironically, at low speeds my g6 wheel is harder to turn than my 1976 jeep's steering wheel and it is not equipped with power steering. I notified the dealer about this shortly after i purchased the car as the loss of power steering made me bump into my wife's car. The dealer just said "you get what you pay for." nice huh? anyway, i saw the recall on the other vehicles and prayed, unsuccessfully, that mine was on the list. Since it was not, i figured i would at least let you know the power steering issue extends beyond your current list of recalled vehicles. Check www.g6performance.com and you will find others complaining about the same thing.
This morning as i was driving my son to school in my 2006 pontiac g6.i stopped at a stop sign and i heard a 'ding ding'.i looked at my radio and it said "power steering failure".my steering wheel was locked up.i turned off my vehicle and restarted it, and it worked fine.i have 110,000 miles on my car. Is there any coverage for this component failing, or any recalls?
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. After turning the engine off and restarting the vehicle, the power steering operated normally. The contact indicated that the steering column was previously replaced in 2010. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 100,000.
2006 pontiac g6 steering issues since car was new.at one point, completely lost power steering making car difficult, almost impossible, to control.since then, steering making loud clunking noise when turning and difficult to control on uneven surfaces.
Power steering on 2006 pontiac g6.my g6 has a 3.5 liter engine.i have been noticing for quite some time now that if i was attempting a tight 3 point turn or making normal routine turns that it felt as if the power steering was going out.i thought that it might just be my imagination until the power steering light came on.i looked at the car manual and to my dismay there is no way to add steering fluid in my car.i looked up the information online to find that a large number of people are in the exact same position as myself.everyone seems to have the same complaint and the same repairs and bills.this needs to be something that gm resolves as it seems to be a huge ongoing problem with these models and as a consumer not one that i believe should be coming out of my pocket.i seem to be one of the lucky ones that hasn't had it go out while driving at more than 10 miles per hour.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 25 mph and making a turn, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. He was able to drive onto the emergency lane and shut the engine off. The contact was able to drive to his residence although the failure recurred. His local mechanic confirmed the power steering failed and repaired it. The dealer was not notified of the failure although it occurred approximately 20 times. The failure mileage was 63,700 and the current mileage was 63,571.
The power steering pulls to the left although no vehicle damage has occurred.it has also locked up when pulling and backing out.it would not turn in either direction.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving 2-5 mph and attempting a left turn from a traffic stop when the power steering failed. The contact put the vehicle in park and turned the vehicle off. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The manufacturer advised the contact to have an authorized dealer perform a diagnostic test on the vehicle to determine repairs. In addition, the manufacturer advised that they were aware of the failure and offered to assist with the cost of parts but the contact would be liable for labor costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,123 and the current mileage was 106,150.
I was driving my vehicle and the power steering came up on the radio screen and the steering wheel got hard i had to pull over wasn't able to drive my vehicle.
I bought a g6 new with 39 miles, it now has 28 thousand miles. Notices serious problems with braking, it shakes and when i try to stop it shutters . My steering is not good either, some days the steering will be nice and smooth and other days hard to turn. I also here a popping noise when i put my foot on gas pedal to drive.. The braking system is of major concern as they all are. My car is only three years old and only 28 thousand miles why has there not been a recall, it seems others out there are having the same problems, so it has to be the car. Before someone dies the government needs to call a mandatory recall,if the dealer won't..or replace our auto's with a safe one..
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 that i purchased last summer. Since then my power steering has gone out twice. The first time was about 6 months ago and it only last for about a day and then the next time i started the car up it was fine. But the second time it happened was on july 10, 2010. I was heading home from a friend's house and as i went to turn off her street my steering wheel became very hard to turn and my radio screen said "power steering". I had to use every bit of energy i had to turn my steering wheel and make it back to my house safely. I haven't driven the car since then. I check it everyday just to make sure it hasn't fixed itself like last time but i haven't had any luck... I called gm to report it and they basically said oh well and too bad, i have a feeling i am going to have to end up paying for this and i definitely do not have $800 to fork out and pay for a manufacturing defect such as this.
The power steering in our pontiac g6 keeps going out while driving. This happens usually while turning, parking or going at a slower pace. It has taken me off the road and made me stop in the middle of streets to turn my car off and restart it.
Power steering light went on.i calleddealership in strongsville were i purchased the vehicle and they told me that my vehicle has no recall.i read up on the recall and my car is doing what the recalls says it does. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Problems with my power steering locking in my pontiac g6.i brought my car to dealer on friday, feb, 13, 2009.it is mon, feb. 16, 2009.no information on the problem has yet to be given to me.i have been without a car since then.
The power steering in my 2006 pontiac g6 gt keeps going out...it goes out every time the car is cranked and driven. It makes a rattling noise and so very hard to turn. I have a 3 month old and can not drive this car like this. Dealership wants to charge me a little over $1000 to parts and labor but i know for a fact there is a recall on 2005 models...and one being worked for 2006...why isn't gm covering this?
The car was working fine and then about a week ago the car was in a parking lot and i started it to go to leave and i could not reverse i'm not sure what it's called but there was like some kind of clip that somebody had to piece together for me just so it would be able to be drivable also the power steering light cut flashing on the radio and i checked to see if there was any power steering fluid and i found out that it has that motor well whenever i go in reverse it sounds like the emergency brake is like on but it's not and whenever i'm driving it feels like it's being pulled to the right and it clicks if i turn it too far
Popping noise in steering when turning the steering wheel.first occurrence was in june of 2006.dealer repaired by lubricating the steering shaft.returned to dealer in august of 06 with the same problem - dealer stated service bulletin was out and repaired steering noise again.returned to dealer in nov 2006 for the same problem, this time the dealer replaced another part in the steering shaft.i was able to drive the car for 7 months and the same noise returned.i returned to the dealer in august 07 made another repair/replacement to the car. I was .i will monitor to see how long this fix lasts. I was assured the problem was take care of. I drove the car for approximately 4 weeks and the noise returned, i brought the car to the dealer on 10/10/07, this time they lubricated the shaft again.5 times for the same problem in just over a year is unacceptable - pontiac needs to figure out why my car continually has had this issue.i will monitor my car again, but i told my dealer i will be returning if i have this problem again.
Electrical power steering keeps going out.i noticed slight problems with turning in the past but now the power steering light comes on when the problem arises.i have literally found thousands of complaints online for the same issue in the 2005 and 2006 model g6s.why doesn't gm do something and take care of their drivers.i guess they are going to sit back and not do anything until they have a few fatalities.we should not have to pay the cost of this expensive repair job when its' apparently a defect in the g6 models with electrical power steering.its funny how they went back to the traditional hydraulic power steering pump in the 2007 models. I wonder why?
The power steering in my car gives out sporadically when making turns.it happens at least 3 times per week.no repairs have been made as of yet, since i am unable to afford them.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering and an abnormal noise could be heard coming from the vehicle. The failure happened without warning. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and remedied under nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering); however, the failures recurred frequently after the recall repair was performed. The failures were intermittent prior to the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 80,000.
I was at a complete stop and waiting to turn left onto my road, as i began to turn left the steering wheel locked up and jerked out of my hands back to the right. Luckily there were no oncoming cars at the time. I then came to a stop andturned the car off and back on and the steering returned to normal until i turned into my driveway. I have contacted gm repeatedly by phone and have been told that there is nothing wrong with my power steering b/c my vin number is not included in any of their recalls. They have not looked at my car and act like they do not believe me when i call. Every issue that has been recalled, i have experienced, so i do not see why mine is not also included. I have completely stopped driving my car all together and feel that the power steering issues are very extreme that they may result in a horrible accident.
The steering wheel is very stiff to maneuver, especially while at idle. Becomes hard to turn at curves
My car was fine driving to a friend's house and when i went to leave after 2.5 hours of being there, a message on my dash came up saying my power steering was at fault. Now it is coming back on and going out again while driving. Apparently, my specific car is not part of the recall for this issue. I feel as though another recall should be opened for this because it appears i am not the only person with this car still having this issue.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)i have a 2006 pontiac g6 and the steering is very unsafe. If you turn the vehicle left the steering is very touchy and turn to the right and it is like you have no power steering. The car turns to the left while you are sitting at stop lights or just not moving. The car is very unsafe and needs to be recalled.[xxx]
My wife was traveling down i-95 south on her way to west palm beach to pick up her medication and she was traveling 70 mph and all of a sudden out of no where the power steering went out and the dashboard display said power steering, she manage to get it off the road without killing herself in a crash. This isn't the first time i have had trouble with this car! it is a very unsafe car and should be recalled!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and making a left or right turn there was a loud noise. The failure became progressively worse over time. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the rack and pinion and the pump needed to be replaced.the vehicle was then taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced and they would pay 50% of the repair cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.the current mileage was approximately 23,000.
My power steering light keeps flashing on my menu display and i have looked online and it seems there are a lot of complaints on this problem but gm has not put a recall on them. I bought my car used last year from a dealership and it currently only has 58,000 miles on it. I am afraid that i am going to lose my power steering and could possibly cause or be in an accident.
2006 pontiac g6 power steering goes out randomly when there is extreme hot weather , when the power steering goes out it locks the steering wheel and you are no longer able to use it.
I have contacted gm on nhtsa action # pe07023 and they state they have not changed the warranty to 7yrs or 70,000. I have already filed complaint confirmation #10261076 with nhtsa. Thank you.
Below is what happen to my 2006 g6 pontiac on01/23/2014,i was driving on the highway 60 mph the chime went off on my radio/driver information center (dic) and i lost my power steering almost crashed into a brick wall. Gm is stating they need a letter from you in order to replace the defective part. Loss of power steering assist/during this investigation, general motors (gm) indicated that approximately 15,600 model year (my) 2005 pontiac g6 vehicles built from november 3, 2004 through january 5, 2005 may experience a loss of power steering assist due to an insufficient crimp at the torque and position sensor transducer located in the steering column assembly. Gm has indicated that it plans to send letters to the owners of these vehicles to inform them that it will extend the warranty coverage for the eps system in their vehicles to 7 years or 70,000 miles. Statistical analysis of the failures in the population affected by the wiring crimp problem indicate that the problem is an early life failure that should occur within the terms of the extended coverage. Gm's investigation of eps failures in the subject vehicles identified a problem with the connector crimps during the two month production range covered by the warranty extension. During this period the crimps may be asymmetrical, resulting in inadequate pressure on the wire that can lead to electrical noise in the signal from the sensor to the controller. The controller may interpret this electrical noise as a malfunction of the system and default to manual mode (i.e., turn off the eps system).
Drove to arestaurant , when we finished eating. I noticed on the radio display it said "power steering", was able to drive and turn with no difficulty, when we entered the highway without warning the steering became very difficult, felt that driving the car was unsafe and pulled to the shoulder, turned the car off and called for a tow, but when the tow arrived, i was going to drive the car onto the trailer and the steering had returned, so i finished the drive home. When you start the car sometimes the steering is working other times it is not.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 4/22/15updated 9/28/2017
My wife was making a turn into a parking lot and loss power in her steering. After the vehicle was shut down for some time, i was able to drive it back home with no issues.the car will be parked until we can take it to the dealership for the recall.
I have received 2 separate recalls for my vehicle regarding the power steering, one in 2012 and one in june of 2014. Both recalls claimed that there are no parts available, and have not been for 2 years now. I have just received in july of 2014 (2) more recalls on my vehicle, regarding the body control module, and transmission shift cable, again stating that no parts are available. My fiance drives this vehicle and it frightened me to thing that her transmission cable could go, so i contacted gm about the issue to attempt to find out how long until the parts are available, since i worry about her safety. I was told to wait until the parts become available, one of which i have been waiting over 2 years, and to ignore the recall letters, that they don't mean much and they are "forced" to send them out. I was told to continue to wait like everybody else for the parts to become available, and not to worry unless i receive more letters. I have never seen such a blatant disregard for customer safety. I have already attempted to contact gm about this issue at no luck. Please help.
The power steering in the car is bad i'm a little person and now it cause a lot more strain on my arms cause it is so hard to turn the steering wheel
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 75 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and then resumed driving. In addition, the contact stated that code c0545 "steering wheel touch input sensor" illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 30 mph the power steering failed. He stated that the power steer light illuminated on the dashboard, a chiming sound occurred and the vehicle became very difficult to control.he drove onto to the side of the road, shut the vehicle off and restarted it. The vehicle began to function normally. The failure only occurred during cold weather conditions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the vehicle was not repaired because of the cost. The contact was unable to provide a vin. The failure mileage mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.
My wife's 2006 pontiac g6 steering locks or loss of power steering during driving.started approx. 2 weeks ago intermittently, turning car off and restarting resolves the issue temporarily.she is now scared to drive it due to when it happens, she is unable to turn the wheel. Research shows this is a common issue on the g6 model, and i am currently working with pontiac to get it resolved.they have stated that this issue is not currently in their database, but i should get it analyzed and then they will see if it is covered.the car is out of warranty.
The steering wheel on my vehicle had completely locked up while i was trying to turn on to a busy highway. I had to drive straight across a four-lane highway so i could safely stop to turn the car off and back on so the steering wheel would unlock. I was told about the recall that gm had put out back in 2010 because of the exact same power steering issues. After being told by two dealerships that my car did not fit the criteria because it was only specific vin numbers.i then decided to call gms pontiac customer service line to voice my concerns and ask why a vehicle that is doing the same thing they recalled vehicles for can't fall under their recall and service bulletin they issued.after talked to someone for quite a while and continued to be told that there is nothing they can do. So my concern is that even though my situation may have not been as severe as others, it could have been. And when i go to the manufacturer of my vehicle with a safety concern i think they need to be a little more caring and actually try to help. Especially when there has been a recall for the same issue!!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that the electrical steering made a clicking and popping noise near the steering wheel.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that this was normal for the g6 models.she visited the dealer at least three times because the noise worsened over time.recently, the power steering completely malfunctioned.the contact had to turn off and restart the vehicle to reset the steering.while driving various speeds, the steering wheel would jerk back and forth.the vehicle has not been repaired and the manufacturer was not notified.the current mileage was 65,528 and failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
2006 pontiac g6front end pops when turning left or right. This happened at 10,000 miles. The rack and pinion was replaced at the dealer while the car was under warranty, however, it started popping again at 50,000 and now there is no longer a warranty on the vehicle. The pop or clunk happens every time the car is turned at a low speed either left or right. The steering wheel also vibrates very bad when hitting the brakes at a high speed. Message boards are burning up with angry pontiac g6 owners who have front end issues.
Steering wheel started jerking and then power steering went out. Had to shut the car off several times to get it back on. Now it doesn't work at all. Or, if it does, it only lasts a mile or two.i think i saw something about a recall possible ?
My transmission is going on me, ive had several occasions where i went to shift into reverse waited almost a minute for it to shift pressed the gas & it wouldn't go anywhere then it kicked real hard. Took it to a shop & they told me that it's failing i'm afraid i'm going to take a chance & get into an accident or have my car rollaway when it's parked. Another issue i have is with my steering, took it to the same shop for a left control arm & they told me the reason for the cracking when i turn the wheel is that i need a u joint . Again i'm afraid i'm going to get into an accident with these issues i have with this car.
The contact's daughter owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and on and the steering functioned as intended. The contact stated that the failure recurred the following day. The contact called local dealer luther brookdale buick gmc located at 4301 68th ave n, brooklyn center, mn 55429, (612) 326-3785, had been made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under a steering recall however, the recall campaign number was not provided. The manufacturer was informed of failure.the failure mileage was 196,000.
Pontiac g6 2006 power steering went out.vehicle bought in dec 06 third time into dealer for this problem.took vehicle in for repair soon after bought, couldn't find the problem.steering went out again few months later; dealer fixed something in steering column.power steering out again currently in with dealer.
Power steering stopped while my daughter was exiting off the interstate. She had to stop and restart and then ran fine. Has had similar problems when backing up.
I was driving down the road in my 2006 pontiac g6 when all of a sudden the steering went straight and i was unable to turn the wheel.i drifted to the side of the road and looked outside the vehicle as it almost felt like something was prohibiting the wheels from moving.i returned to the car's cabin and restarted the vehicle and everything was fine.this happened again two days later while driving yet again.this is very dangerous and i took it to the dealer right away.they told me it was a steering column failure on a faulty sensor and that i have to replace the entire steering column.i have been looking on the internet and this is not an isolated incident.people are going to die if this is not handled.
Steering wheel vibrated and pulsated back and forth, during which time i felt i did not have steering control.took it to a shop, they found no problem--left the shop and the car beeped and power steering light came on.took it to a dealer ship and they replaced the power steering motor and cleared codes.
At 60,000 miles the power steering alert came on the dic and the steering was very hard. I turned the car off and back on and it reset.i didn't have any issues until recently.i replaced the whole steering column and everything to do with the suspension in this car costing me over $2500 dollars.the past month the wheel has been shaking badly and when driving the steering wheel will pull each way and have play and sometimes be stiff. This is a serious issue as i've almost caused myself to get in many accidents.this needs to be resolved by gm.i've taken it many times and mycar vin isn't under the recall.the car now just eclipsed over 100,000 miles and need to keep this car through the winter but i'm afraid with the winters we have in buffalo, i'm going to be seriously hurt.the cost to fix the jpower steering motor is over $1,000 and i'm not putting any more money into this car.over the years i've had the car, i've put well over $6,000 into it.i'll never buy another gm product again.i called customer service (at gm) and the dealership and they are very rude and will do nothing about it.
I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 sedan.it now has about 74,000 mi on it.recently, when i make an extreme turn toward the right, the radio beeps three times and the power steering stops working.i can still steer the hard but it is extremely difficult.to repair it, i must put the car in park, turn off the engine, then restart the engine.i have read that this is a common problem in '06 g6's.
Elctronic power steering system failing high winding sounds when the stewrong wheel is turned and failing electronic system vehicle says vent valve selenoid is bad, changed it out and cleared the code and error still comes back, also. Right passenger side headlights are dimly lit and there is some sort of voltage problem going on?
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving 45-50 mph, the vehicle vibrates.the dealer replaced the rotors, tires, and performed a wheel alignment; however, the failure persists.the powertrain was unknown.the current mileage was 15,700 and failure mileage was 20.
I own a pontiac g6 2006 its the worst car i have ever owned i have put 4000-6000$ in to this car and still continue to have problems on a daily basis from the power steering catalytic converters brakes tire rod ends wheel bearings and numerous other problems i have paid more on fixing the problems on the car than i have paid on the car there are currently no recalls to my knowledge but i strongly believe the entire car should be recalled and gm should pay back what the car was purchased for!
The 2005- 2006 pontiac g6 has faulty electronic power steering. There should be a major recall for this very dangerous safety issue right away! once it happens the car is nearly impossible to control. What i don't understand is gm recalled the chevy cobalts and the pontiac g5's so why not the g6 there are more than enough complaints and proof to the company that they need to admit there is a problem here and need to recall the product. There have been deaths regarding this matter i mean gm man up and do the right thing if you still want customers to purchase your product!! there's nothing worse than knowing the feeling of driving your car 60mph on the highway and when this problems happens you have no control over the car your driving that's more than a scary feeling! the problem to fix this is to replace the electronic asset power steering motor.help on this situation would be greatly appreciated for 1,000's of people out there including me!
I am registering a complaint regarding the power steering failure of my 2006 pontiac g6.the problem has been repaired two times; however, neither pontiac nor the dealership will complete this third repair since the 36,000 mile warranty has expired.the steering column continues to pop with every turn, and now the steering freezes when torque is applied to turn corners whether backing up or driving forward.therefore, i lose control of the steering ability while driving!this car is unsafe, and i am afraid to drive it; however, this is my only vehicle.i have found hundreds of the same complaints on various websites and would like to know why a recall has not been issued for this problem.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that during cold weather, the power steering failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included under nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 50,000.
On approximately 13 different occasions over the last 2 months (while on a city street at 25mph, and while on a state highway with a speed limit of 65mph) all instrument panel gauges go crazy and suddenly dropped to zero. 'power steering' message and 'low fuel' light (had a full tank of gas) was shown on the radio message center, along with warning sounds, and 'error' was displayed in the odometer window. Gauges continued fluctuating repeatedly from normal and/or correct ranges, to zero, and continued sounding/showing warning sounds and error messages for approx 5-6 minutes. Then all gauges dropped to zero and stayed there, car engine was cutting in and out and radio stopped working. Pulled off the road, did not have a loss of power steering. Parked car, shut off, removed key, opened door and restarted car. Drove fine (no issues) for approximately 5 miles and then the same thing happened again, this time radio stayed on and engine did not cut out, guages returned to normal after about 2-3 minutes of intermittent fluctuating, error messages disappeared from message center without having to shut off car, but traction control light showed it was off and i could not turn back on - traction control worked after car was turned off and then restarted a short time later. Recall repair for power steering torque sensor was completed at a local dealership approximately 2 years ago, in 2015. Two mechanics in area could not find codes that were thrown but state that it is probably the part or a part pertaining to the recalled torque sensor, but could not confirm.
Driving down road, power steering went out while driving, causing car to not turn sharp corner easily almost going into ditch.
The contact owned a 2006 pontiac g6. While the vehicle was stuck on a snow embankment, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact was shifting the gear from drive and reverse numerous times while her son was attempting to push the vehicle out of the snow embankment. A burning odor was detected and, a short time later, the vehicle caught on fire. The police and fire department were contacted and the fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer (jd byrider, (260-209-5071) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that they were not liable due to the vehicle being deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.
2006 pontiac g6 steering problem. There is a audible "bump" noise when turning. Repaired under warranty and lasted for four months. Came back multiple times after, each time getting repaired and lasting a few months. Car suddenly steers extremely hard and requires great strength to steer out of danger.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that the power steering would sporadically become inoperable and would cause the vehicle to jerk violently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but advised the contact to speak with the dealer regarding the failure.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 129,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. The vin was unavailable.
2006 pontiac g6, 4cyl. The electric power steering assist is failing on this car. With a quick research on google i have discovered that this is a common problem in this vehicle and accidents are occurring. The recall on the cobalt, g5 and other cars have the same power steering assist. Why is there no recall on the pontiac g6?
While driving home from a shopping trip on a major highway, my power steering went out and a light flashed on the dashboard indicating my power steering was at fault. I was driving around 45 mph and had difficulty steering. I slowed down and pulled off the road to check what happened. It then occurred to me that this was electronic steering and not hydraulic. I was able to get home with out any additional issues.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while reversing, the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned and seized. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.
Power steering went out
As i was pulling into work, my car dinged three times, then power steering was flashed on my radio and my steering wheel locked up! unable to drive my car, i had it towed to a mechanic and the estimated repairs would cost $900! this is a horrible car, as this is just one of the few problems i am having with this vehicle. Every time i turn the steering wheel, something in the steering system is making it clank, and when i turn the wheel back it will clank again. If i am at a complete stop and have my hands off the steering wheel, when i apply the gas, the wheel will pull itself about half a turn to the left and as i pick up speed it will recenter itself. When i turn the wheel there is also a grinding noise. The struts have gone bad, which is $450 more, and there is a leak in the front left tire somewhere (not the tire itself, the mechanic told me it was leaking oil somewhere). This is my first gm car, and it will most certainly be my last.
I was attempting to make a left hand turn out of a convenience store. I pulled out onto the roadway and the power steering light game on and the warning bell chimed. My steering wheel locked up and i was unable to turn the steering wheel to the left at all. Luckily there were no vehicles coming. I was able to turn the steering wheel to the right with great effort to then make another right back into the gas station. This has been an ongoing problem, for about two years, but in recent months has increased in severity. I have contacted gm repeatedly and am told time and time again that my car is not affected and should be fine. I have been told that my vin is not one of the affected vin numbers.
Car started giving a warning that driver seat belt was not fastened and it was, the warning would repeatedly come on and go off for the whole day. Then while driving we lost power steering. It was very difficult to control and fortunately was able to pull into a private drive. Left the car and obtained a ride to my destination and the next morning returned, started the car and it was ok. Car does sit outside and not sure what happened but glad we were not going 70 mph on highway. We had to replace the manifold on the car just about 2 weeks before these issues and it was expensive. I don't believe this to be a normal issue for this year of car and what's scary is we also own a 2008 g6.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and seized. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
Power steering failure in 2006 pontiac g6
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering wheel became loose, made an abnormal loud noise and vibrated. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering) but the part was not available. In addition, the contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair for nhtsa campaign id numbers: 14v224000 (power train) and 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
The first incident, i was driving and making a turn into my driveway and it became very difficult to turn the steering wheel. This happened another two times before the most recent incident. When i was driving down the highway, the power steering of the car completely quit. "power steering" flashed on the dash and it became very difficult to steer the car to safety.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle jerked and jolted across the highway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on two other occasions and was repaired both times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.updated 4/29/15
At any random moment the power steering will go out in our 2006 pontiac g6.
.sudden loss of electric power steering , out of no where while im driving on street or highway. Then sometimes whenturning car on the power steering light comes on i'll turn the car off and turn it back on a few times and it will go away.steering will also jerks to the right while driving i have gotten inner and outer tire rods done new tires and a new battery still having an issue suspensions are fine.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 2 mph the contact noticed that the power steering light appeared on the dashboard and within a few seconds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The failure was not diagnosed and the contact noticed previously that the steering wheel made a squeaking sound while making a left or right turn. The failure mileage was 57000 and the current mileage was 62000.
Power steering on 2006 pontiac g6 is faulty.when making a 90 degree turn, the power steering will fail and turn off.since it is electric power steering, you need to turn off the vehicle and re-start it to get the power steering to re-engage.also, when driving the steering feels very loose when turning left and very tight when turning right to the point that it is sometimes hard to control when traveling on the highway.to my knowledge, this is a known issue with pontiac/gm and nothing has been done to correct it.
My g6 just keeps having issues. I don't drive it a lot so i do not have a lot of miles on it for being a 2006 so some of the issue with the car like the windshield wipers not working all the time have just come up. I do not think it is do to age of the car; i think they should still fix any defects with the car. I love pontiac's i had a sunfire before this. I have never receive any recalls on this car in the mail from gm from the first day i purchased it in january 2007. I have taken it to dealership and they fix most of the problems like the sun roof leak i had to take four or five times i loss count. What they should do is give some credit on buying a new one and scrape the old ones. I paid cash for this car thinking it would last along time i don'thave the money to keep fixing it.
On august 6, 2016 i was merging onto the 33 east from the cayuga road entrance in cheektowaga, ny. As i tried to merge onto the thruway my steering completely went loose and lost control. I couldn't grab hold of the wheel, and my car went completely insane and crossed the 3 lanes of traffic on the thruway and hit the guardrail, then bounced off the guardrail, crossing back through those 3 lanes and i ended up in a ditch on the opposite side of the guardrail.my car is completely totaled, and i was taken to the hospital er by my mother & my car was towed by cheektowaga police to millers towing on genesee street. The only thing the hospital diagnosed me with was whiplash. I have no idea or explanation as to what could have caused my steering wheel and whole car to lose control like that. I contacted general motors and filed a claim with them. General motors sent out an investigator to come check out what happened to my car. The investigator only plugged my car into his computer, after unplugging the battery (which was not necessary to do at all). After he investigated it, general motors called me and said my claim was denied. I feel that my car was improperly inspected, it should have at least been put up on a lift to have the steering rack looked at, seeing as that's where the problem occurred. I have 3 witnesses that stopped alongside of the road with me and said it was like my car was "possessed." the car had a steering recall that i got fixed at a general motors facility in november of 2015, 4 months after i had bought the car. I feel that i should be compensated by gm for my losses. I did nothing wrong to make the car act like that or loose control, they had no explanation for me as to what happened to make the car do that.
My electronic power steering gives out occasionally for no reason. It has happened within the first 5 minute of my starting my commute each time and has always been when driving.this is extremely concerning, my vehicles vin number was not part of the recall for this exact issue on the same make as my car. The issue is for sure my power steering because i get a notification on my dash saying that my electronic power steering is failing. After shutting my car off and turning it back on the issue it typically fixed but this is still extremely concerning because it is incredibly dangerous especially if driving at high speeds.
I was going around a curb and notice the wheel turning was very difficult. Than i saw that my radioshow in red the steering wheel was a problem. It was very hard to turn the wheel in any direction. It was stiff and hard to move. I shut the car off and notice that it was not stiff any more and i could drive the car as normal.very afraid that it will lock up again. Please help.
The march 2010 gm recall of certain pontiac models with electronic power steering did not include the 2006 g6 model.i own a 2006 g6 with the exact same problem and am concerned with the safety issue.if this is a widespread problem on all 2006 g6 models, they should have been included in the recall.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and it has a clunk noise from steering. And it seams a lot others have the same problem with this car can u do something.
1)power steering went off in the highway making it hard to steer. 2)steering box staring to make a thumping noise at 29k miles now is worst.3) display a "power" in the dash board. All of this problems in the same day
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact experienced a sudden loss of power steering, followed by the power steering warning indicator illumination. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was driven over to the side of the road; and the engine was turned off. The vehicle restarted and resumed with the continuous loss of power steering.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed that the failure was contributed to the power steering motor. The power steering motor had been replaced a total of five times. The contact received a manufacturer voluntary recall notification related to the steering after the repairs were performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer refused to reimburse for any of the previous repair expenses. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The vin was unavailable.
To whom it may concern:i am writing to complain, i am an owner of a 2006 pontiac g6. I love my car, however i am experiencing a lot of problems with 'shaking' of the steering wheel andclunking noise. I have been to a few mechanics and always do what is recommended. Examples are wheel alignments, rotors, tire change, new brakes' however the shaking or noise never goes away.. I have also had my intermediate shaft fixed by the dealer. The noise and shaking improve when work is done but after a few days it comes back! i have noticed many people with the same model and year as mine are experiencing the same problems.
My car had a previous recall of power steering problems, and that recall was supposedly fixed in early 2014. I purchased the car in october 2015, now a little later than a year, i have the exact problems of the recall. Which is "your vehicle equipped with eps may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. If the power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the driver information center and a chime sounds to inform the driver. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, which could result in an increased risk of a crash.". My car has these exact issues even though it had been "fixed 2 years ago". I believe my car was never actually fixed in a correct way, otherwise i wouldn't be in safety hazard trying to drive a car whose power steering locks up when driving. Now i am being forced to actually get it fixed from a gm dealership out of pocket. This power steering problem should be fixed free of charge, because if it was actually "fixed" 2 years ago i wouldn't have this issue and i am no being forced to pay $575 to drive my car safely. As it should already be a safe car to drive in as gm advertises.
My 2006 pontiac g6 came out with a power steering problem, says in the radio screen also, and caused my car losing control on express way from new hampshire to massachusetts and crashed into ramp.my car was damaged in shape and tire, wheel support bar.replacement caused me a huge amount.very very dangerous issue!!!
My 2006 pontiac g-6gt has had a power steering failure six(6) times after reaching 36,000 driven miles. The powering goes out and the dashboard sends an electronic "powering steering failure". The car reverts to manualregular steering mode which is very difficult to control, creating a very unsafe condition while driving.
Electrical steering switch is going bad, making car unable to steer.
Within a few minutes of driving 🚗 today i couldn't normally steer to either direction without pulling tremendously on the steering wheel, as well almost like its stalling out putter, , "gm, is short for god mode and can he build it,or "got man" cause he 'got ya'when you bought it.. Great. Love it. Fml
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the power steering warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was making a loud noise before the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 128,206.
The problem came about slowly at first, but has gotten much worse over the last year even with minimal driving of the vehicle. At first it was hard only turning the wheel to the right when going slow (less than 10mph) as if there was little help from the power steering assist. It progressed to the point now where it is extremely hard to turn the wheel at slow speeds in either direction. It is a serious danger when making left turns across on coming traffic especially.
I was pulling out from a gas station when the power steering light went off and within 2 seconds all power steering was gone. Afraid to drive any further i parked my car and did what i needed to do. Whenever i returned to try and drive my car back home (it sat there for 1 1/2 hrs) there was no problem steering it. I have teen age sons whom drive my car from time to time and if this happens to them while driving there's no telling what could happen. I've called gm and there's no recall on this problem so if i want it fixed it's considered my problem now. I will never purchase another gm car or suv ever again and will also warn my friends.
Faulty steering. When your driving it locks up and you have no control of the vehicle. Speed various between time to time when it happens. Has happened on several occasions.
The electronic power steering stopped working and the power steering light came on in the radio. After i shut the car off and restarted it, the steering working again but it soon failed and went through the process of restarting car to get it to work.it seems to do it more when the steering wheel is turned all the way to the right.it now does it frequently and the car steers so hard when it happens, it would be easy to loose control and crash.pontiac says this is not a safety recall and they will not honor warranty on my car. Nhtsa did investigate this under action number pe07023 but pontiac still states it is not a safety problem.i disagree and feel pontiac should correct this prior to an accident happening.
My 2006 g6 has had issues with power steering since i got it. I purchased the car with only 30,000 miles on it 2 years ago. It was during the summer and i'd had the car two week and power steering came across the dash. I was told that it wasnothing and to ignore it. Now two years later its doing the same thing, it normally does this during the spring and summer months. At times it can be hard to turn but this is usually when i first crank the car up. Once again i was told this is because you have to give the power steering time adjust. I don't know what it is but after reading all of the complaints, i'm contemplating whether or not i should keep this car. Imreally concerned for my safety. I also hear the clinking noise when i break and thump noise when i turn. I love my car but if this is a persistent issue with the car even after its been repaired then it doesn't seem like its worth keeping. The current mileage on my g6 is 53,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist with the illumination of the warning indicator. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who replaced the steering column however, the failure persisted after the repair was performed. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
We never had a problem with loss of power steering but did see the power steering message on the display flash a few times. We decided to bring the car to the dealer to get the 3 recalls done on it of which one of them was for the power steering message. After the recall was done we went to pick up the car and the power steering did not work intermittently. We brought it back to the dealer and they changed a different part and charged us $734.26 and said the second part was not covered under the recall. I also contacted gm headquarters and they told me the same thing. Since the part changed in the recall actually broke our power steering maybe they were changing the wrong cheaper part and billing the customer to fix the issue. We did not have an accident as the loss of power steering was less than a minute at a time and it was very hard to turn but the car still could be turned.
Driving into a curve power steering failed and car was very hard to handle...went up onto a sidewalk.after car was turned off and back on the steering released.drove to dunlap johnson chevrolet to have looked at.notified a recalled on steering torque sensor was released on 2006 pontiac g6 but not on my vin yet so i paid to have fixed.recall # 14116.[xxx]service manager said my car should be included in this recall. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the power steering was inoperable each occasion the vehicle was started. The power steering warning light would illuminate, followed by a warning chime. The dealer advised having a diagnostic test performed on the vehicle.the vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting the results of the diagnostic. The failure and current mileages were 63,000.
Takata recall my power steering light is on and it is very hard to turn wheel. Seen that there was a recall on my car a few years back in regards to steering issues. Need help please
While driving back home from shopping, my power steering fault light came on and my power steering went out. I had steering, but it was very difficult to steer. I was moving and on a highway.
Electric power steering goes out all the time. Has been happening since 130k. Now at 151k gm wont fix it.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering warning indicator illuminated through the radio. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.
2 days in a row i have been pulling into parking spaces when all of a sudden my power steering stops working, the power steering light comes on, and a alert chime sounds.pontiac has recalled other makes/models for this exact problem, but the 2006 g6 was not included in this recall.my car is becoming dangerous to drive because of this defect. There are plenty of reports of this online. Why is pontiac not being required to recall these faulty cars?2 months ago i contacted pontiac because my car was leaking fuel from the gas line.this was happening because of a faulty plastic part in the fuel pump.again, pontiac had a partial recall for this exact same part, and the exact same problem on other models, but no recall for the 2006 g6.since leaking fuel is a hazard to my family i was forced to get this fixed, and pontiac did not reimburse or help with the cost.again, why is pontiac not being required to recall these faulty cars that are dangerous to the families who are driving them?
The car has been having electronic steering issues freezing up while driving and now it cause a wreck, there asre several complaints online about this problem and i was just wondering why a recall hasn't been put out? it has happen 10 to 12 times until i scheduled it to go in the dealership but cause a wreck before i could get it there.
Power steering on 2006 pontiac g6 model car is making a loud noise.
The steering wheel sometimes gets hard, when im driving 30 mph makes noises also when i turn
Car shakes really bad when brakes are applied, and a clunk noise is hear when turning.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at speedsof 5 mph and higher, the driver control center would chime threetimes, followed by a warning message that would read "loss ofpower steering."immediately, the steering wheel would becomeextremely hard to turn. The contact stated that he was a fairlymedium built individual and he would have to use extreme bodilyforce in order to turn the steering wheel in either direction.the dealer verified that the steering column was failing and wouldneed to be replaced. There were no recalls for the failure and the manufacturer would not offer any assistance. The failure and current mileages were under 83,500. The vin was not available.
Front end shakes when putting on brakes and clunking noise in frontend when turning in both directions, sometimes feels like frontend or both front tires going to fall off. Dealer says the intermediate steering shaft needs replaced again.serious frontend problems with 2006 pontiac g. 35942 mi replaced steering gear, 60318 mi replaced intermediate steering shaft, 77538 mi catalytic converter replaced, 79660 mi after 5th time to dealership for squeaking noise installed tensioner and belt for air cond. Took them 5 trips before they could hear the noise, 83442 mi replaced both front hubs, 103865 mi replaced power steering motor and module, 113158 mi replaced rt front hub assembly again because dealership left my front hub bearing excessively loose when they changed my hubs at 83442 miles, 113430 mi dealership states i need intermittent shaft(they told me this was the same part i changed at 60318 miles). All this work has been done at the same dealership(randy marion in huntersville in nc). I seriously think we need a steering recall on all 2006 pontiac g6. I have a case number with gm, but they say there is nothing they can do for me. No more gm's for me.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 that has a clunk in the steering when you are traveling at slow speeds and turn the wheel.
Driving through the neighborhood when the powersteering on the car went completely out. I was unable to slow the car down to bring it to a safe park on the side of road. Instead i hit an embankment. The witness and police were not sure why my car did not flip over in other words i lost steering and brake power and the car was deemed as totaled.
Nov 4, 2008 - power steering went out on pontiac g6 after starting the car and beginning to back out of a parking spot.nov 17, 2008 - power steering went out after backing out of driveway.causing me to hit mailbox.each time the problem was corrected by turning the car off and letting it set for a few minutes and then starting the car back up.nov 22, 2008 - power steering went out after backing out of a parking spot.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering lost power and the power steering, brake, and tail lights warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage and vin were unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was advised to replace the power steering. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 14v153000 (steering) but the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.updated 6/27/14the consumer stated as he was backing up, the steering locked up and he hit an object and damaged the trunk.
I was driving one day, and i went to make a right turn and all of a sudden the steering wheel locked up and the power steering displayed on the dash. It has been happening since and mechanics don't want to work on it because of the area it's in. It's been going on for almost 1yr, and it's really annoying and tiring.
Power steering stops working while driving with no warning and does not work again until i stop the car, turn off and restart the engine.
We have a 2006 pontiac g6 and are having major issues with the power steering going out randomly. This generally occurs at low speeds and particularly in reverse trying to back out of parking spaces. I know this is a known problem and hope to have a recall issued to address this before the power steering begins to cut out at high speeds.
Steering very dangerously. This is a recall the dealer refuses to fix.
I bought my g6 in june of 2006. I heard a rattle in the front end august of 2006. Took the car in for repair on 8/18/06-they replaced engine stabilizer/snubber. Again in february of 2008 i heard a rattle in the front end. On 2/25/08-they replaced left strut upper mount and reset collar on rack and pin. March i heard rattle again. They replaced left upper strut mount bearing & spring seat also sway bar links on 3/20/08. I then heard another noise in front end in july of 2008. They replaced right lowe control arm on 7/22/08. Next in sept. Of 2008 a popping noise could be heard in front end. Car also shook when braking. On 9/26/08- they replaced right axle shaft & hub, intermediate shaft also replaced on this date. They suggested new brake pads and rotors turned. I replaced the brake pads and rotors on 1/11/09. Then on 1/14/09 dealer replaced front sway bar links and both front struts. Then in february of 2009 i heard more rattling and knocking in the front end. On 2/10/09 dealer replaced steering column and steering shaft. Now this weekend my power steering went out for a brief period and an accident almost happened. I am very frustrated that nothing as far as a recall goes is happening yet with this car. Why is all of this going to be left on the consumer. My car is nearing the warranty expiration and i am worried that i am going to be stuck with the bill also. Somebody please do something!
Power steering went out, almost caused a fatal accident on the road. Heard about recalls for this but no gm dealership is accepting recalls for this vehicle about this specific problem. A quick search online and there are thousands of users having the same issue.
It all started about 6,000 miles the power steering light did appear along with a dinging noise.the power steering went out.dealer said to shut car off and restart and it would reset. Continued to have same problem, turning car off and resetting the steering.at35,791 miles dealer (nassief) replaced the steering module and told me everything was ok.at 35,855 miles power steering went out again.took car back to dealer and they said they recalibrated steering and said everything's ok.problem continued. Friday 7/11/08 friend(doreen costello) was driving car and went to back out of parking space at work and steering got very tight, she thought the car had stalled.upon checking found car still running but no power steering and power steering light was on and binging noise warning of problem.friend attempted restart and the steeringdid reset but within seconds steering went out again light came on and binging noise.third attempt to start car after a few seconds without touching steering wheel steering wheel jerked slightly, steering warning light and binging resumed.friend was able to turn steering wheel 360 degrees around with feeling there was no contact at all as opposed to hard steer usually felt.it appeared there was no steering at all as opposed to hard steering as was the usual problem.i felt you should know about this problem.dealer continues to say the car is fine. Update: the dealership told me there was nothing wrong with the car.because the car did not lose the steering while in their lot they determined there was nothing wrong with it.the car loses it's steering only sporadically.i still have the car.
Continuously while driving the steering will lock putting the car into straight position, while in turns, bends, cures,. Etc. This has left me i n to oncoming traffic, nearly side swiping cars beside me, heading front on with cars not being able to steer and have control.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the contact's boyfriend was driving 40 mph, he was struck from behind by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver suffered pain and was taken to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The body damage to the vehicle was repaired, but the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that nothing could be done. Also, while turning the wheels to leave a parking spot, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column and torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there had been a recall; however, it had been completed. Therefore, the manufacturer could not assist. A dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.
The power steering error message appeared in the radio section of the car
Steering wheel locks up while driving, interior electric have glitches.
The steering wheel will not lock in place. It moves up and down even while driving. It also does not sit evenly in the steering column well.
About 6 months after i bought this vehicle i had it at the dealer having the steering rack replaced at a nice price of 250.00 for my deductible.
The power steering went out in my car and i lost control trying to turn into an intersection. The light came on prior to my turning and this was the first time it had ever happened. I noticed the steering was off a bit the week prior, however, i had the tires rotated that week and they said that the car may pull to the left after. When trying to check the power steering fluid in the car, i found there isn't a spot for this and they are electric. Thankfully i did not cause an accident.
Just recently my pontiac g6 2006 lost power steering all of a sudden while making a right hand turn at about 10-15 miles per hour. At first i had no idea what was happening all i realized was that my car became very difficult to steer and i almost ran off the road. I was able to drive the rest of the way home safely once i gained control and realized my power steering had gone out. The next morning i tried my car and noticed it was working again. For the last week it has gone in and out several times and i have noticed if i turn off my car and restart itdoes work again. This causes some concern for me because if i was on a busy road i could have been involved in an accident when it initially went out. Now i know how to respond when it goes out its not too much of an issue as a hassle.
In the middle of driving i lose powering steering. I have talked to someone about this, but they said that they couldn't do anything since the car had just passed the mileage that was set. This problem was a consistent problem before the mileage that was set. I had no idea what was going on and since it went away after i turned the car off and back on i thought it was no big problem. It then again happened the following month after that incident while i was driving on i95. I then did a google search on the problem and found that there was a recall in affect since 2007 and this is when i bought the car. Gm is refusing to fix the problem that they are responsible for causing. Now i have a car that is i can't get fixed just because they did a poor job in putting the information out to the public effectively about the fault. I do not feel that i should have to pay for something that happened during manufacturing process.
I was driving on the freeway to get to school and y power steering went out i could not control the car and i almost crashed to another car. I stopped the car turned it off and then turned it back on and then i could control the power steering. Is there any recalls on this car.
On 2/28/09 i noticed that my steering wheel was pulling severely to the left, while it felt like the rest of the car was pulling to the right.this got progressively worse and was difficult to control the car when turning corners.decided not to take the interstate.heard a loud thump and car veered to the left.the entire left wheel assembly had fallen off the car while i was driving on a busy street in heavy traffic. When the tire and assembly came off it pushed out the left front fender and bent it from the weight of everything coming apart. Police responded and told me had i been on the interstate it could have been fatal.car was towed to dealer.car is 2.5 yrs. Old, 29k miles.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6. I lost my powersteering on the way to work this morning and it was very difficult to control the vehicle. I feel that this is very dangerous, and could have resulted in an accident. After doing some research i have learned that there have been ongoing issues with the power steering in these vehicles.
Electrical power steering goes out periodically when it gets very cold outside.this has been occurring for sometime now.if the temperature gets close to freezing outside the power steering shuts off a few after i first start up the vehicle and if i make very sharp turns it goes out.i never experience this issue when its warm outside.gm should be responsible for repairing this no matter if your vehicle is past 70000 miles.they failed by making and electrical power steering system in these year models which obviously they realized was a problem since the 2007 models have the traditional power steering pump.
Strong odor of gasoline inside & outside of car. Its strong that it burns my eyes. Also power steering wheel vibrates & tries to drive itself. It vibrates when sitting still also.
Steering failure. Doing 70mph on highway on long trip,steering totally went out and spun the car, i recovered and no accident. I reported this again to dealer and they had no fix. They witnessed clunking and wobbles as well as a groan in steering and could not identify it. I got g.m. Involved and they did nothing..even though dangerous and certified used car.
Power steering light sometimes comes on, but the power steering intermittently stops working while driving. Then it will start again. There is usually no light or warning before it goes temporarily goes out. This has happened in the middle of turns at low speeds, while turning, mostly on city streets.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the vehicle made a popping noise in the steering while driving 40 mph.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that there was internal gear failure.the steering gear was replaced.the service manager stated that it was a common failure with that make and model vehicle; however, there was no resolution.the dealer repaired the vehicle, but it only lasted approximately one month before recurring.the dealer informed the contact that she had no choice but to bring the vehicle back to be repaired again.the failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 25,390.
Random (every several hours)loss of power steering assist.
I was drivingmy 2006 pontiac g6 on 31 october 2009, i turn off the interstate and the power steering locked. Power steering lit on the radio and the wheel was hard to turn. I finally got to autozone and brought some fluid, but found out that there is no where to put it. I did some research and found out that this is electrical problem. I think gm need to do recall on this problem before some seriously get hurt.
While driving at any speed on any type of surface, trying to maintain a straight direction, the steering wheel makes small jerks in one direction, then releases just as you have compensated for the initial jerk causing you to move abruptly to the other direction.this continues causing you to make ongoing small corrections and your overall path to zig-zag.this alone has nearly caused me to collide with oncoming traffic while driving on narrow roads.occasionally, the power steering assist stops working entirely, requiring additional effort to steer the vehicle.there are recalls for this exact problem (torque sensor assembly) in the same make/model/year just not for my particular vehicle (gm tells me, my vehicle's manufactured date does not fall into the recall, even though it is the same exact problem).
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 35 mph after stopping and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact also mentioned that it was difficult to turn the steering wheel to the left. The contact stated that a power steering assist failure was displayed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a local pontiac dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving in reverse at a low speed, the power steering light illuminated and the power steering completely failed.the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle to allow it to reset itself.the failure occurred at least three times.the contact will schedule an appointment with the dealer for further inspection.the failure mileage was 42,000.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and have had the steering lock up on me a few times. I took the vehicle to a gm dealer and was informed that the steering gear was bad. Car was still under warranty at that time so i paid the deductible and had them replace the steering gear. About three months later the steering is making the same popping noise and continues to get worse. The car is no longer under warranty and i am unable to afford the $1400 dollar estimate to replace a second time. The steering has not locked up again just yet, but every day i drive i anticipate it to happen soon.
As i was casually driving within city limits, my power steering just stopped working. I pulled over and noticed that i was helpless because the power steering is electric and i could not add any fluid. After about 15 minutes or so the problem ended. About 7 months later, the power steering light has started coming on.
Rented this g6 2006 from enterprise rental co. My wife was driving this car while hers was in the shop for repairs. She was driving on a winding road and the steering went out. She lost control of the car while trying to turn through a curve. The car flipped into the air and rolled 3 times before landing in a ditch. As a result she had 2 collapsed lungs 20 broken ribs, both scapules were shattered and broke collar bone from the seat belt and a snapped right arm. Due to the lack of information on the so called black box the cause was blamed on my wife's driving. This issue needs to be addressed before someone is killed, as i almost lost my wife. Update: the car was getting faster going downhill. She tried to turn the steering wheel as hard as she could but couldn't. The car is being held. The steering wheel was acting up the night before the crash.
While driving the car the power steering randomly goes out.the display will say power steering and will ding.very hard to turn.had it fixed at dealer and then it occurred a few months later.
During the last couple of weeks, my steering in my g6 has been getting tight.on wednesday dec. 15, 2010 while in the driveway, it complete froze up.i could not turn the wheel left or right and when i attempted, the lights dimmed on the car as thought a electrical problem was occurring.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 40 mph, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the steering wheel became stiff while making a left turn. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed where it was determined that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,000.
Dt*:the contact stated while traveling at various speeds, the dashboard warning for steering illuminated and was audible.when this occurred the steering failed .the vehicle has been towed to the dealership where the computer has been reset three times. These efforts have not repaired the problem. For the most recent incident, the steering shaft will be replaced.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed sensor on the steering column that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The failure mileage was 57,000.
I bought my pontiac g6 2006 from a used car dealership in dec. 2011.i had some pull in the steering when i first bought it.i had my car check for alignment issues, the rotors check and brakes checked.all were ok.was told by mechanic it was nothing to be concerned about.5 days ago my steering wheel started shaking real badwhen braking. Sunday jan. 6,2013 for the first time my power steering light came on and steering went out while i was driving . Was extremely hard to steer. Luckily managed to pull over and turn off car. I turned off my car waited a minute and when i turned back on my car i had my steering back. I could ofhad a serious accident and i have a teenage driver who also drives my car. It occurred again on mon jan. 7,2013. Steering was ok then just out of nowhere steering stops working again while driving. I contacted gm dealer and they said it was not on recall. And that they only have power steering assist covered up to 150,000 miles.i noticed there was recall on the 2005 pontiac g6 power steering.i also noticed that there are alot of complaints over the same issue i have on the 2006 pontiac g6. I am wonderingwhy nothing has been done.
My car is garage kept and lightly driven with very low miles.my service light came on and i received a recall notice about steering issues so i scheduled service 07/19/2012 @ wright auto group 15090-9303.they replaced the steering column but after a month it began to be hard to turn wheel, especially at a stand still so i made another appointment on 09/26/2012 and they replaced power steering motor and module.it worked fine but as time went on it began to produce a knock. After making a turn, the column knocks when it is winding back left or right turns.i left it go a while but it began to knock more so i made appointment on 07/29/2014.they never even checked the steering and called me telling me my back rotors need sanded, tie rod needs replaced, and they broke my stud of the wheel claiming i needed a new hub. I questioned the steering knock, they said, they start at the brakes and replace any problems then continue checking if problem is not resolved. Also stated the column they replaced per original recall was only warranted 1 year. They already charged labor for inspection and said i would have to pay for them to inspect this part.i have a regular mechanic so i took the car to him.he replaced the tie rod per my request but didn't feel it needed replaced.he welded a stud on saving me from a new hub. He replaced the brakes and rotors. He advised to replace instead of sanding.he thinks the knock is from the column they replaced but since it was a gm problem, he told me a gm dealer needs to check it.my car steered fine with no issues but the light came and i received this recall.it has never been right since and a knock after turning is not normal.with the car sitting in park, turn the wheel right or left, it knocks when you let the wheel go.i fear this could be unsafe and do to a faulty replaced part from a recall.
When going around a curve it is like it loses traction and pulls to the left real bad or going over railroad tracks it has new struts and been aligned threetimes and two set of new tires andnew bearings and tie rods and still haven't fix it.
Power steering locks up while driving down the freeway.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 5 mph and making a left or right turn the front end of the vehicle had began making a popping noise. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the failure could not be determined. There were no prior warnings. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 58,000.
I was driving down watt avenue and suddenly my power steering went out. I was unable to regain control of the wheel but thankfully i was just going straight and not turning. The problem has since gone away but this is a very dangerous incident that occurred and i suspect it will happen again. I have conducted research online to see if this has happened to other drivers, driving a pontiac vehicle and it has happened numerous times. I believe there should be a recall on the power steering within this vehicle and i urge the nhtsa to follow up again on their investigation a few years ago and demand a recall on the power steering for this model and year. Considering the power steering was built into the transmission, this is a very serious problem that can't just be fixed by adding power steering fluid. If the nhtsa does not do anything about this serious problem and issue a possible recall, there will be more accidents and some may end up fatal.
When i was backing out of my driveway and when i turn the wheels my rack broke on the steering. The wheels would only turn half way to the right. I am lucky i was not on the highway when the rack broke.
My 2006 pontiac g6 has had steering problems since i purchased it new and now there is a more serious one that occurred around 40k miles.the power steering stops working.it has quit while in a parking lot and making turns.i am scared the problem is going to get worse.i don't seem to be the only one having this problem.
When i start my car my power steering doesn't work,i can shut the car off and restart it and it works.i can be driving and all of a sudden loose my power steering.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while the vehicle was being parked the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to turn which made it difficult to drive which caused the contact to crash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000. The current mileage was 128,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, when she made a turn and noise emitted from the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact continued to drive; however, recently, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The failure was consistent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they stated the power steering column would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the contact was driving approximately 30 mph, there was a slight loss of power steering with the "power steering" warning light illuminated. There was extreme difficulty turning the steering wheel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turning off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician informedthat the failure was related to the power steering module. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 41,000.
I was driving approx. 55-60 mph when the steering wheel locked up and i lost control of the vehicle, crossing the center lane.it remained locked for about 30 yards and then released.update (10/9/08): the steering is electrical. The steering would not budge...i was pulling down on it with everything in me to try to get it back into my lane and it would not move. When i took it in for repair they said they could find nothing wrong with it. Out of fear of it happening again and gm unwilling to do anything about it, my vehicle sat for nearly 3 months before i had no choice but to take the risk and drive it.
Used from hurd r.imy pontiac g6 2 years ago and about 3 months after i was having trouble with the steering , they replace something but never give me paper work then around 8 months ago the heater blow went and had to replace it the steeringlight on dash go off at least 2 time a months the first time i thought i need steering flu i was told you don't put that in this car..air bag my seats are after market leather seats and sometimes the light indicates the seat is on they also have heated seats that work when they want to ..my brake the i had it changed 4 time this past year i bring it to the place i brought it and theypush me off and say it's fine.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 40 mph, the steering ability malfunctioned. The contact was able to drive to work, but the failure recurred on her way home. The dealer (j.d. Byrider, 575 sagamore pkwy s, lafayette, in 47905, (765) 449-8200) scheduled a diagnostic appointment for next week. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 129,000.
My vehicle is experiencing faulty power steering, which goes out without any notification. It does this when just starting to pull out and it also does it in the middle of a turn. This is very dangerous. It makes you lose control of the steering and could result in a wreck. My vehicle also has been experiencing the service aiir bag warning that has also been recalled in other gm vehicles. The breaking system on my gm is also faulty with the lighting. When the break is pressed the brake lights go off and when the brake is not pushed the brake light goes on. I have contacted gm numerous times and am told that the recall is not model specific that it is vin specific. If my car is having all of the same dangerous issues, why is it not also recalled?
The power steering light comes on the radio message center.it keeps popping up and off.there is no area to add more or find out what is going on.it keeps failing.this is not the first g6 to do this and needs to be fixed by the manufacturers.
Pontiac g6 2006 power steering fails randomly and could easily cause a wreck.especially with the snow starting to fall here in utah it can be quite dangerous.the power steering fails when you turn to the left.i haven't had it happen when i turn right but always happens when turning left.it used to happen less frequently but occurs more often now.when the powering steering goes out it is very hard to turn.if you turn the car off and restart the powering steering comes back.until you turn left again, then you are again driving with no powering steering.it kicks out anywhere during a turn and i feel in danger when driving because it's hard to turn it without power help.i feel even more in danger with snow on the road because quick movements with the steering could cause an easy slide out.
The power steering went out while driving my 2006 pontiac g6.car is at 51,000 miles. I noticed there is 7 year/70,000 miles extended coverage on the 2005 pontiac g6's for the same issue.trying to work things out with gm but am constantly being told that my vin doesn't fall under this category - which i understand.the point is, the dealer confirmed this is the same issue as the bulletin states with the my 2005.this is a huge safety issue!!someone will get seriously hurt if the issue isn't addressed soon!!poor customer service, outsourced to the phillipines, will sway me from ever purchasing from gm again.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 30 mph , the steering wheel became difficult to control. The contact was only able to turn the steering with extreme force onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The dealer stated that they need to diagnose the failure. The rack and pinion was replaced by an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle continued to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated thatgreat effort was required to steer the vehicle at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor and the u-joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14e044000 (steering). The failure mileage was 40,000.
My car is a pontiac g6 2006, and i purchased it in october of 2006.my power steering started goingout about 2 times a week for the past 6 months. Once i turn the car off and back on it works ok. Now it happens also while driving, or sitting idle. I'll feel the wheel stiffen. Luckily this has happened while i've been at a red light. This is a very major safety hazard.
While driving the power steering will cut out when turning making it hard the steer the car and with this happening it could have caused a serious accident if it would've happened in a main road.
Failure of power steering in pontiac g6 indicated by "power steering" sensor.intermediate shaft and the power steering light sensor needs to be replaced.repair being done at sudbay motors, gloucester, ma.friends owning the same model & year had same problem and repair completed this year under warranty, my car is over the miles limit for warranty.
Power steering - electric power steering - on 2006 pontiac g6 stops working while car is in motion. Turning car off and back on sometimes gets it working for a while, but eventually fails again while car is in motion.
I bought a pontiac g6 2006 recently and it seemed like a good buy but now its been giving me steering troubles were the power steering stiffens up and i can barely turn the wheel. I've done a little research and i found im not the only one with this problem.
Power steering didn't work on day when i started my car. I had to restart several times. Since then power steering has gone out while driving about 65 mph, steering wheel turns left on its own,( while driving or sitting still), and jerks left to right continuously. But once the car the engine is turned off the steering wheel turns right on its own and centers itself. When the car is turned back on the wheel then turns left again on its own. I had an alignment and this has not fixed the issue, but only made worse. Turning the wheel left is much easier than turning right all the time. If sitting still and wheels are turned right, thewheel will then turn all the way left again as though it is possessed.
Failure of power steering in my 2006 pontiac g6.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated as the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the steering component and was unable to locate a failure with the power steering. The failure recurred twice but each time the dealer was unable to diagnose a failure. The contact stated that each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the steering wheel would return to normal. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.
In 2014 i recieved a recall on my pontiac g6 2006 to inform me of a faulty power steering. So i took my car to a gm dealership to get the recall fixed. At that time i wasn't experiencing any problems with my power steering. Now it's been 5 years later my car power steering is locking up and the steering wheel jerks while driving as well as, while in park. I'm getting the run around from gm my car is needed for working and school but. I'm afraid to drive it due to the fear thr car may lock up on me again. Feb 22, 2019 whild pulling out of a parking space my vehicle lost power to the steering wheel making it difficult to turn the wheel. Thankfully no other cars where coming, i was able to pull out. I turned the car off and back on... I prayed the while time while driving home with my 7 year old son in the back seat.
I took my vehicle to be inspected by a exxon mechanic and he informed me of one of the recalls on my vehicle (electrical power steering).i contacted the nearest gm dealership in my area requesting information on the recall process.a member of the service team informed me of 3 open recalls on my car.i asked her what are my options. She said the recall parts can be replaced free of charge at theirdealership.i asked her if replacing the car or being reimbursement was an option.she said she never heard of that.after her denying if that was even an option she later informed me that getting reimbursed was a lengthy process.i asked her to point me in the right direction.i was given general motors recall number.i contacted gm and was given the run around after explaining my story to several agents.finally an agent contacted roadside assistance andthe vehicle towed to a dealership.that occurred around 11am.i didn't hear anything fromgm or the dealership until 3 pm the next day.when i called the dealership the service guy had no idea what the car was there for.my car was at the dealership for over 24 hours with know contact info or service request.i called [xxx] at gm and they had no idea where my car was.the car was originally supposed to be sent to criswell chevy dealership.i informed him it was at king buick gmc.we further discussed what i wanted to come out of this and i let him know i felt unsafe driving the car with power steering and transmission issues.he repeatedly asked if i was sure i wanted to be done with the car.he also said he would try his best to resolve the issue but first i needed to give permission to replace the recall parts when we speak with the dealership in the am.i spoke with the dealership the next morning requesting a loaner vehicle and was told i can not get one because my car is out of warranty. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was driving down the road and went to turn left and my power steering completely went out. I was lucky enough to make it to a safe spot to park it.
I have an 06 pontiac g6 and a while back i was driving home from out of town when out of no where the power steering went out.i was able to steer it to the gas station but if my wife had been driving, she would not have been able.the steering isn't just hard to turn like an old truck, it constantly tries to spring back to the straight position so you fight it the entire time. We parked it for a few days and i turned it on an took it around the block and it was fine until a week ago when it went out again and now i cant get it to work at all.i will be damned if i am paying to have it fixed when it is gm's problem.this is a serious issue and it is complete bs that all the other cars got recalled but the g6 did not."government motors" better do something about this or risk losing even more customers.
I own a ponitac g6 that has the same problem that is indicated in the service bulletin # sb-10183 when contacting gm they said they will only cover certain vin numbers unless i want to take it to the dealership and have them diagnosis the problem and pay for it out of my pocket, if it is the same then i will have to wait for the dealership to talk to gm to see if the will fix it free of charge. I really think this a load of bs because if the nhtsa has been looking into this then why is there not a recall forcing the gm to fix the problem on all the pontiac g6.
Looses power steering and all gagesgo to zero and rapidly fluctuate, then vehicle stalls
Hope no young kids are driving 2006 pontiac g6 when the power steering decides to go out and you nearly wreck and have to pay nearly $800 to fix it.obviously this is a very common problem that needs recalled or a class action lawsuit!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that when attempting turns, there was an abnormal noise from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the power steering rack had failed and would need to be replaced.the dealer advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the current mileage was 118,000 and the approximate failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be turned off and back on in order for the steering to be restored. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
The electrical power steering in not working correctly when starting and wheel is hard to turn, does this on and off.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the power steering warning light would illuminate upon starting the vehicle and would continue to illuminate until the vehicle was restarted. When she would attempt to make a left turn, the warning light would re-illuminate. On a separate occasion, while traveling at speeds of 70 mph, the power steering locked and she could not move the steering column. She was able to stop the vehicle safely. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were under 75,000.
Power steering module in 2006 pontiac g6 4 door sedan stops working while vehicle is in motion. Makes wheel almost impossible to turn in order to control vehicle. This happens at least once per day.
Event leading up to failure - normal neighborhood driving as well as freeway driving.the failure - power steering locks uphow often - intermittent, at least 4 - 6 times per weekthe consequences - potentially catastrophic! two young children in car, vehicle is virtually undriveable. Luckily, father was/is driving the vehicle and is able to return vehicle to a safe location before noone was hurt.service department unable to find problem.safety of entire family is at risk. Single income family, should not be responsible for repairs/continuing to be obligated to paying for car when so many complaints are lodged over the same exact problem, circumstances and failure are identical, etc.a buyback is in order.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable without warning. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000. The vin was not available.
The car lost power steering resulting in difficulty maintaining control of the car.the dic indicated steering failure.after car was removed from roadway.it was turned off, restarted, and power assist resumed operation.the problem replicated itself several times causing many problematic driving situations.car was submitted to dealer, requiring a $800 repair for steering column sensor replacement.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stopped and shut off the vehicle. After restarting, the vehicle regained power steering abilities. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated there was an extended warranty for the failure but the vehicle exceeded the mileage limit. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
Power steering in my 2006 pontiac g6 stops working while driving.this issue is described in tsb 10183a, which states that the issue will be fixed at no charge under a 10year/150,000 mile warranty.while i have the issue of loss of power steering described in the tsb, gm will not honor the warranty for my vehicle. My vehicle is approximately 9.5 years old and 140,000 miles.there appears to be safety issues with the power steering in some 2006 pontiac g6 vehicles that gm does cover the repairs for.
Electric steering shorts out and you lose the power steering. It works fine and all of a sudden it is gone.
I only had the car one month. When i stopped at stop sign, the steering wheel jerked and alarm chimed. When i went to turn to the left the position sensor transducer in the steering was extremely tight like the car had shut off. I saw there was a recall on the steering after i took it to a mechanic and paid $185 in labor. The auto dealer paid for the part (replaced the steering column assembly).
Loss of power steering while driving, almost causing an accident. I corrected the power steering problem by turning car off then on a few times until the in dash display did not say power steering anymore.
Steering shaft torque sensor was replaced 2014 as part of recall. Now in 2016 it has went defective and gm will not honor warranty.never had a problem one for the first 8 years i owned this car.now the steering goes out while i'm leaving a grocery store.i turned off and back on in order to get it back home.its unsafe to drive and its supposed to cost me, $1400 to remedy?
The contact owned a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at various speeds, when attempting to make a left or right turn, an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel. The contact stated that the vehicle veered to the right causing the contact to lose control. The vehicle went into an embankment and crashed into several trees. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.updated 03/24/15*lj updated 10/15/15
A year or so after i had the steering rack replaced the first time it broke again and i had to have it replaced again at a cost of 250.00. Something needs to be done about this car it is unsafe to drive!!!!
When i would make left turns my wheel would make a weird noise. Then one day i was parked and when i went to leave i had to make a sharp left turn to get back on the main road. My power steering had went out. Now my power steering goes outwhen making left turns. This has been occurring for over the last year. The power steering doesn't go out every time a left turn is made but does go out at a minimum of once a day. When the power steering goes out i have to either pull over and shut the engine off and restart or reach my destination without power steering which is very difficult to turn.
This happened before, and i took it to the dealer where i brought it, and they told me that there was not a recall on the power steering.this time it happened, i was just about to go into a left turn on to the freeway, when the steering was extremely hard to steer.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering column moved from left to right on its own.the vehicle was driven to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the alignment needed to be adjusted.the repairs were performed; however, the failure recurred two weeks later.the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the dealer stated that there were no recalls for the steering column.the vehicle has not been diagnosed and the manufacturer has not been notified.the current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 51,000.
My child went to pull away from the gas pump and the steering column would not move, she stated that she could not move the steering wheel at all
We bought our g6 in jan. '07 and we began experiencing a popping sound in may '07.we took the vehicle in and was told that it was the humidity and was sent on our way.the problem continued and we had someone else look at it.we tookit back to the dealership and requested that they take a closer look.they repositioned a part.this did not correct the problem.we took it back in august and they replaced the tire rods.problem was still not corrected.we had to take it back in this month and they replaced the steering gear.i pickedthe car up two days ago and it is still making the popping noise and another creaking noise.i am thankful that we have not been involved in a wreck, but i feel as if we are sitting ducks every time we drive our vehicle.we have tried to trade it, but we can not get a fair trade because of the popping and creaking noise.i do not feel safe driving the car.we have a 2 year old daughter and i pray every time that she is in the car that nothing will go wrong.i feel that this is a serious issue and that this should be looked into in a timely manner.many consumers drive this car on a daily basis and we are not the only ones that could be affected if something were to go wrong.the people on the road may also be affected.we should all feel safe when driving and we are on the road.as a parent, i feel that this is a very dangerous situation with all of the g6's on the road.
2006 pontiac g6 power steering locking up, power steering comes across the radio when it locks. After restarting car it seems to clear for a few days and then starts all over again. Had the power disconnected and reconnected and fixed for a few weeks. Started all over again and is getting worse. Taking it back in to a mechanic 8/15/2008 for another repair to see if they can diagnose the problem.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, a grinding noise was emitted from the steering column and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder, shutdown, then restarted but the failure persisted. The failure recurred several times and the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the contact was informed that the steering column and modem needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 60,000.
The power steering of my 2006 pontiac g6 locks up while driving. My car has about 65,000 miles on it. It does it most often when driving in and out of parking lots.
Ok for the past week i have been having trouble with the power steering at first it was only sometimes i would start my car the power steering display would come on and i would have no power steering i just turned the car off and started it again and it worked fine....it progressively keeps getting worse...a few days later i would have to shut the car off and on a couple times and worked fine again, until a couple days ago it started going off while driving....it only did it like once maybe twice during about a half an hour of driving.....yesterday and today its been real bad...yesterday it went off so much it was like every 5 minutes i had to pull over turn it off and on a lot to get it back to normal.....today i had to do it everytime i went straight.
My power steering keeps failing on my 2005 pontiac g6. I have two small children and it is extremely unsafe to have this problem. I am now afraid to have my kids in the car. The first time this happened it was in my parking lot. The second time i was turning in traffic. Thank god there was not a car coming the other way. I had to throw my whole body against the wheel to get it to turn. And yes my children were in the car at the time. I don't understand why this has not been recalled. Both times this happened the service light came on and the screen flashed power steering. My steering immediately went out. I am now going to have it checked out at a shop.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6.it is to my knowledge that since may 2007 pontiac has been under investigation for loss of power steering in the 2005-2006 models of the g6 which includes an estimated 170,000 vehicles.my complaint is why has there been no recall?my vehicle began having this power steering problem when it hit 45000 miles.the dealership will not pay for the problem.even though my car is over warranty, this is pontiac's problem.it is there responsibility.my power steering has gone out while i have been driving on the interstate.the local dealer explained that i needed a new steering column because the sensor alone could not be fixed.they stated that this would cost my around 800-1000 dollars out of pocket.this needs to be fixed and looked upon very closely!!!!someone is going to end up with a severe injury or death.if it is me, be ready to be sued immediately.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering assist warn light illuminated. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000(steering) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle.the contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,165.
The power-steering mechanism is electrical and takes no fluid.the steering constantly locks up making it very difficult to steer in any direction. I've read this is a common problem amongst this make and model.
Power steering went out and i found out it has been fixed before under warranty before i bought it!and yes i was driving the car! also the shifter has issues!
I had 3 recalls fixed on my 2006 pontiac g6 last week. Less than i week later, my power steering completely stopped working. Luckily, i was in a parking lot at the time it gave out and not driving around lots of other vehicles, as i could barely physically turn the steering wheel. I had to turn the car off and call for help, as there was no way i could even drive to a dealership or anywhere for help.
The power steering warning is showing up on the radio. When i slowed down to enter a gas station it was very hard to turn the wheel and i almost hit a snow bank.
Driving down the road the power steering error came on the radio screen.at this point i can't drive because the power steering won't allow the wheel to turn and constantly shakes
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While making a right turn at 55 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced under nhtsa campaign number:14v153000 (steering). The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,070.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving 35 mph when the power steering light illuminated causing the steering to fail. The vehicle was turned on and off but the light continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the power steering system.two months later, the power steering failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealerwhere they replaced the electronic module within the system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least three times in regards to the power steering failure, at the contacts expense.the vehicle was not under warranty. The manufacturer was contacted who stated they will contact him in regards to the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering lost power. The power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle taken the dealer at: flow automotive located in greensboro, nc where the failure could not be duplicated. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving 25 mph when the power steering began jerking and rattling before failing. The power steering warning light was also illuminated. The dealer was contacted and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The electric power steering assist motor / module locked up almost causing a wreck. A real safety issue, that g.m.c had recalled to fix the problem, but they would only fix part of problem after saying they would fix all of it, so the car still has the problem. I just bought the car and had not made my first payment, when the power steering went out!
Power steering locked up.
The power steering is failing at low speeds while turning corners.there is a loud thump that comes from somewhere around the steering column or just under the dash on the driver's side, the power steering fails, and the driver information system indication lights and power steering failure message appear.this always happens when the car is making a turn so it becomes nearly impossible to finish making the turn because it is so difficult to turn the steering wheel.if you shut the car off and start it back up, the power steering will work again.the problem first started occurring early in 2011 and occurred approximately 4 times during the spring and summer.since the problem would clear if the car was turned off, i ignored the issue for as long as possible.near the end of october 2011, the problem began happening almost continually.if you turned the car off to clear the issue, it would fail at the very next turn.i began looking into the problem and found that this is a known issue to gm.after contacting the local chevy dealership and gm, i found out that gm was offering "special coverage" for this issue but unfortunately my car was "outside the parameters of the special coverage" because the coverage only covered 10 years or 100,000 miles.my car was at 122,000 miles.i questioned why a major system of the car was only covered to 100,000 miles and they implied that i had driven my car in such a way that i had caused this problem.they finally agreed that my issue "sounded similar to other incidents that had been reported" and asked me to take it to the dealer for a diagnostic test.they insisted that there was no recall on my car for this issue, but finally agreed to cover the cost of the repair as an exception to the special coverage they had offered other drivers.i had to fight gm all the way on this even though it was a serious safety issue.
When driving the steering wheel gets hard and almost impossible to drive.
I will be driving on city streets and highway, turning or going straight. And all of a sudden the power steering will go out. Then come back on and off again. Did this for about a week. Now just doesn't work at all unless i turn the wheel when i start the car.
During the last 2 days my power steering on my 2006 pontiac g6 has had intermittent failure.during operation at moderate speeds, (35-45mph) the power steering has failed.in each event i have been able to reintiate the power steering by turning off the ignition and restarting the car.i will be taking it to be repaired as soon as possible, but have doubts that i will be able to get it fixed due to the intermittent failure.
Faulty steering. When your driving it locks up and you have no control of the vehicle. Speed various between time to time when it happens. Has happened on several occasions.if you remove key and restart it goes away then dealer says they cant find problem.but that doesnt help me when my steering locked up and i was going head on a group of kids.dangerous steering!! far worst than the toyotas they recalled.i dont understand why they havent recalled these 2006 pontiac g6's they are dangerous.i want it fixed! now when i click lock/unlock one of my doors wont work.something electrical.
Power steering randomly quits working. First time was on the highway. Other times in the middle of a turn,backing out of a parking spot, multiple times when merging onto a main road off from a side street.
Rack and pinion on my 2006 g6 is out.this car is only 2 1/2 years old.it causes the car to steer to the right and tears up my tires.i am sure that gm knows this is a problem because of the internet chat on this particular problem.
Just this past winter i have had several problems with the power steering on my 2006 pontiac g6.i have had on 2 occasions my center display ding with a warning that stated "power steering".when i try to turn my car it is extremely difficult.i have been notified of the other pontiac vehicles that are under recall and i implore you that you also issue it for the pontiac g6 as well.i am afraid to drive my car and the power steering motor giving out.i have read on blogs about other g6 owners who have had the same problem.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 15 mph the power steering stopped functioning without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. When the contact attempted to make a right or a left turn while looking into the side view mirrors the view was blocked by the exterior of the vehicle. The contact stated that it was difficult to see if there was a vehicle in the next lane.the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that when he started his vehicle, the power steering did not activate. He had to start the vehicle several time before the power steering activated. After the power steering was activated the steering wheel began to shake violently. While driving at various speeds, the power steering would failed intermittently. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 118,453.
Steering wheel locks up at low speeds. Shifter cable doesn't engage.
My wife was driving her 2006 pontiac g6 that we brought from a gm lot and was gm certified. The car's power steering suddenly locked up and she could not turn the wheel. Luckily she was near our home and made it back ok. When i went out to check out the problem i could not find anything for the power steering (apparently it is electrical). After visiting various websites i found that there have been many complaints about this very same issue and that gm is doing nothing about it. People are taking there cars back to the dealers and are being told that there is nothing they can do about it and they end up paying a bundle to get it fixed, only to have it happen again. I find this completely irresponsible and unbelievable on the part of gm concerning this very serious and dangerous matter.there should definitely be a recall on this car. I am not going to pay for someone else's mistake. This needs to be fixed.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 5 mph and proceeding to make a left turn, the steering wheel shook and jerked.suddenly, the power steering failed.the driver had to exert greater effort to turn the steering wheel.the driver pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine.when the vehicle was restarted, the steering returned to normal.the failure occurred intermittently.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the steering crimp at the torque failed.the vehicle was not repaired.the cost for repair was estimated at $1,450.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 50,200 and current mileage was 50,300.
Loss of steering assist.
When driving the steering wheel, locks up and becomes unable to control/turn. This has happened multiple times on the street and most recently on the highway. I thought i was going to die.
I purchased a used 2006 pontiac g6 (179,000 miles) for my son on april 26, 2014. A few times since then the power steering has locked up on him, causing him to have to veer off the road, put the car in park, turn the car off, and restart the car so the steering will again work.same issue happened when i drove the car on may 11, 2014. I looked up on-line to inquirer if this was part of recall, but when i entered the vin, this vehicle was not in recall. Called dealer they stated that gm has policy out there if not on recall they are only fixing vehicles under 150, 000 miles. Huh? so because this car was driven more, it is not covered but is having the same issue as those covered. Please help.all cars with this issue should be covered, my childs safety is on the line.
Steering wheel shakes at idle and while driving, creating difficulty steering. Power steering alert on info screen. Loss of power steering. Turn vehicle off and steering returns. Gm dealer states the power steering module is bad but is not apart of the steering recall.
Just bought the car a few weeks ago, started getting a clunking noise from front end/ steering wheel. Went back to dealer where i purchased car and they did not fix issue. Went then to gm dealer and had their service center check it out, seems the steering shaft is not working correctly. This is a known recall from gm but apparently my vin # is not included in this recall but is included in some other recalls. My car fall within the parameter's of all the other recalls (manufacturer dates, year, models) so i believe this car should also be included in any/all recalls.
In 2014 i recieved a recall for power steering, i brought the car in and they "fixed" it. Charged it under warranty instead of recall. 2 years later, same issue, steering goes out, i had no crash or accident but cant steer. Turn the car on and off, comes back on. Call everyone listed on the recall websites and they tell me no recall? so i dont know what the heck is going on, they "fixed" power steering yet the part lasts only 2 years and i am right back where i started with a bad power steering problem. So if they fix it under the recall, lable it under warranty, goes out 2 years later, than what happens? i hate this car!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk forward violently and accelerate independently while at a complete stop. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to ensure that the vehicle would stop. In addition, the service engine sensor illuminated multiple times and was cleared twice by an independent repair shop; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic who changed the oil and reset the code twice, but did not diagnose the code displaying from the sensor. The contact also mentioned that the power steering sensor illuminated intermittently and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
I was driving down the crowded interstate, headed home from work and my steering wheel locked up. I could not turn to get to the shoulder of the road and could not steer so i had to stop. I turned off the car and restarted it and luckily the steering came back. I was past by semi trucks honking and one slamming on his brakes behind me to keep from hitting me. Once i drove the car home i told my dad what happened and he checked the car. He realized that the car had electric steering. He decided to let the dealer look at it. They offered no explanation but rather a repair cost of $1,200.00. He then looked online and found that there were hundreds of similar cases by just googling "pontiac g6 steering problems". This is when he decided that i needed to file a public safety complaint.
I will be driving down the road and the car dings and i loose power steering. After researching i found out that there was a recall due to this happening. When we bought this car, the dealer never mentioned about any issues. (lemon law?) the car has 134000 miles and i think this issue should not be my problem since this seems to be a manufacturing problem but it seems that i will have to deal with this!
I have a 2006 pontiac g-6.within the last few months i have had problems with my steering.at random times at least daily, it will become tough to manage my wheel and steer.this is usuallybecause the wheel begins to shake uncontrollably.there does not seem to be any pattern to when it occurs.it can happen when i just turn the car on or when i am out on the freeway.nor does there seem to be any one thing that makes it stop.when i took it to the dealer they could find nothing wrong and informed me the car is piloting a new electronic steering system.they claim a little shaking as the wheel finds its "reference center" are normal.the stiff wheel and shaking i experience do not seem normal although it the system appears to be working correctly.i find it especially troublesome when it randomly happens as i am traveling 60 mph down a freeway in the pouring rain and it becomes hard to control my wheel.the dealer did try to reset my electronic system and zero out the wheel.this was to no avail.however, they claimed they have seen an increasing number of issues with the g-6 electronic steering system.although i have not had an accident yet i am afraid of what might happen in the future if my strength is unable to overcomethe car's steering tendency that makes it shake and resistant to control .i do not see how it is acceptable for cars just over three years old to be having steering issues of this magnitude.
While accelerating onto the highway the vehicle loses power and all service, warning and dash lights come on. They flash and flicker until i lift foot off gas pedal, but will come right back if i step on the gas to hard.this issue only occurs when performing a hard acceleration onto the highway.
Power steering on the vehicle stopped working without warning as i was turning. The driver information center displayed a "steering wheel" message. Luckily it was at a low enough speed and with no other cars behind or in front of me that i could stop safely. After turning the car off and back on, the problem was resolved.
The power steering on the 2006 pontiac g6 are going out, ihave read several complaints about the popping in the steering and the steering locking up. If pontiac or gm doesn't recall this problem it is going to take someone's life.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While making a left or right turn, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated that the power steering gear assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.
In 2008 i took my 2006 pontiac g6 to an independent mechanic because it was pulling to the left.after testing the alignment, i was told that there was a problem with the electronic steering.i was told by the independent mechanic to take it to the dealership because their had been numerous bulletins issued and it was an electrical problem.gm failed to repair my car of this prominent defect at their expense.now 2 years later the issue has gotten to the point where the car steers on its own and we barely were able to get it to the dealership who has quoted me $1,753 to repair the steering column and position assist motor.gm must know this is a severe problem. Through my research i have found that they no longer use this type of steering and have gone back to the pump.
While putting vehicle in gear it jerks very hard. When driving, the vehicleshifts really hard and while driving, the security light comes on and it shuts down. While in reverse, the brake light continues to blink off and on. Took to transmission shop and put it on test they said wiring was bad. Took it to dealer and they didn't fix it.also, they fix recall for power strain and gear shift cable and car been acting up ever since service light on and not changing properly.
Faulty power steering, locked up and lost control had to use much muscle power to steer it to a safe place on the freeway .need to restart to reset the power steering. Contacted the local dealership for check claims that's the design.is it a design for safetyor design for death.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that as he exited the highway onto an off ramp, the vehicle exhibited a warning chime followed by a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was turned off and when restarted, the power steering had reset itself. The contact stated that he had not experienced the failure before. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that the electronic power steering assist had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and current mileages were 142,000.
2006 pontiac g6 power steering clunking and making a loud squealing noise when you turn. I have read about many of the same issues on line and in many cases the steering goes out completely. Gm needs to recall just like on the other pontiac models.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 50 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,900.
The electric power assist system fails intermittently.
3rd time same problem....dealer could not fix...steering failure. Doing 70mph on highway on long trip,steering totally went out....i reported this again to dealer and they had no fix. They witnessed clunking and wobbles as well as a groan in steering and could not identify it. I got g.m. Involved and they did nothing..even though dangerous and certified used car. Dealer then put me in another 2006 g6-gtp (coupe)for less money then i paid for original and now have same issues with the new one!!!!!!!! i spend more time at dealer then driving car...and now will lose my job due to time off for dealer and so-called band aid repairs.
Power steering went out during blizzard-like conditions. I could not turn the wheel. Since then, intermittent times of power steering locking up. Then, in september of 2010, car began rattling, thumping, having a mind of its own. Sounds like an airplane. Power steering notice and engine light are on permanently now. I have already talked about the potential for accident with my children and had to prepare them for this becausewe cannot afford all of this work. In the last two years, the brakes have been replaced 7 times (in the shop 6 times in 2008 from may-sept). They had to special order the calipers because like the electronic power steering, the calipers on a g6 are the only car that is "done this way."the steering failure is now taking a toll on the brakes. I have also experienced the flooding on the floor boards of the car in the backseat and trunk but never made a connection until reading all 857 complaints thoroughly on one website and 153 on another. I have contacted and am awaiting a return call from a lawyer. I am also contacting the company our car is financed through for some kind of recourse. I have been trying to contact both gm and pontiac. I am going to have to get the car fixed but i will fight to get reimbursed or somehow get out of the remainder of this loan without my husband's credit being impacted. I have to use my car for work. I had to switch jobs so i would not be expected to transport clients. I am in fear for myself and my family. What kind of life is that? is anything in the works for a recall? so far, i have endured all of the financial responsibility: increased insurance premiums, accidents, tickets for failure to control and repairs. Because the steering problem is severe, i have to find the money next week or park the car while continuing to pay the monthly car payment.
Was backing out of my driveway and realized i could not turn my steering wheel.it took all the strength i had to be able to get my car back into the driveway to park it.there are a lot of owners who are having this issue and i'm surprised there has not been a recall to fix this. I am very fortunate that it didn't happen while driving on the road with my children in the car. Help us get a recall for this dangerous issue.
Power steering fails all the time....i was trying to make a right turn when my steering locked up and me and my son (5 yrs old ) almost went straight into a very deep ditch....... My car has been in dealership 5 times for this problem and its still not fixed...... I was told today by port lavaca gm dealership that they can not get the parts to fix my car because these parts are not manufactured by gm because they just do not go out ( ecm and the fuse box under the hood) so my car is still there ( has been for two weeks now and counting) i got the car 1-26-2008 and have only had it in my possession about 3 weeks. The rest of the time its been at the dealership getting fixed. I'm really scared to drive this car ... Its not a good feeling when the steering locks up and you have no control over the car...
Bought a 2006 pontiac g6 gt aug1, 2007 with 34,000km on it. Summer of 2008 it started to make a clunking noise when turning the steering wheel at low speeds ie: pulling in or out of parking. Took it to gm dealer and they said it was the intermittent steering shaft and they said step one was to lubricate it. That worked for approx 1-2 days. Next step was to replace it which was done under warranty by the dealer in the fall of 2008. It is now end of feb 2010 and iy is back again. This time it progressed quickly so that in less than 1.5 weeks it has gone from occasionally to consistently. However, i will not return to gm for this repair as i have now had 3 other problems with this car and none of them were covered under warranty.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel jerked to the left and the vehicle lost power. The power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted. The failure recurred on the way home. The vehicle was later taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 201,182.
Cid light chimes indicating power steering and check gas cap. Took car to dealer requires module to be replaced cost 600.00. Spoke to pontiac my vin was not identified as part of a recall because the recall was from a specific plant that built the steering column. I would think that all specifications were provided and built the same way. I have been reading a lot of the other complaints with regards to the power steering on your web sight and don't understand why this isn't being addressed by pontiac. I believe canada issued a recall why haven't we (usa). I was told that i can pay for the repairs and get reimbursed if there is a recall. I can't afford nor do i think i should pay to get an important yet defective piece of equipment replaced in the vehicle i purchased used. It cost 99.00 for the assessment that is not refundable. I see that the is a recall that you are requesting to expand in regards to the pontiac g6 perhaps the power steering or should i say manual steering since that is what my vehicle is at the present time.
I have my pontiac g6 for a little over 2 years now. Nothing but steering problems. There is a load clunking sound that happens when your turning, braking, or just driving. There has been many times i have almost be in accidents due 2 the steering. I got a letter say the recalled the power steering pump, but that's not the problem. This car is very unsafe. People are going to get hurt or killed if the steering problems are not fixed. It seem that's what got to happen first in order to get something done. Please have the gm company fix there cars....before its to late.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. In addition, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn left or right, although the power steering fluid was full. Futhermore, the transmission shifted hard when placed in gear. Summit chevrolet buick gmc in auburn, new york was made of the failures and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 122,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while making a left turn at approximately 5 mph the steering wheel became very difficult to turn and the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact drove the vehicle onto the emergency lane and after she turned it off and then on, the vehicle operated as normal.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was difficult to diagnose in her year, make and model vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to occur and became more frequent while making a left or right turn. The failure and current mileages were 86,000.
I checked my vin on my 2006 pontiac g6 to see what recalls popped up. My vehicle does not fall under any of the recalls for power steering, air bags, or seat belts but i have had many issues. My power steering quits working randomly. I have to pull over, shut the car off, then turn it back on and it will work agian. Just yesterday the warning light came on and said service air bags. Also the sensor for the seat belts will sometimes not work. The bell will continuously ding to alert you that the seat belt is not buckled and it actually is. Funny thing is, my car has had none of the problems that it is under recall for and all of the problems it's not under recall for. I have three children and this is my only transportation. I am afraid to put them in this car and drive anywhere with them.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and power steering keeps shutting off while driving the car at any speed since about middle of december 2017 and has gotten worse. I looked up issue that i was having on the internet and found that the year model that i own falls within a recall for faulty power steering parts.tried taking to gm office on my issue and they said best they could do is for me to take it to dealership and have it checked and that there doesn't show a recall on my vehicle. I don't know where to go with this, don't have the money to spend on dealership to check it out just to take a chance that gm won't take care of the safety issue the defective power steering parts has caused. I read a lot of forums where customers of gm have had issues with this and gm has chose not to correct the issue and i think this isn't in the best interests of the customer or the motoring publics safety. Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
While driving steering locked up, i had to strong arm the steering wheel in order to drive car too a safe place. Once i cut the car off and cut it back on it it was working fine. This is dangerous because i have gotten it looked at and thru can't find the issuehelp please
1. Loss of power assisted steering making it hard to control car. But i turn off car and turn back on, it works.2. Steering column knuckle or u-joints are making a loud clunking noise when turning steering wheel.3. Bcm or body control mudule is either bad or needs cleaning because cruise control nor traction controls work. I checked fuses and they are ok.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle which caused the contact to crash into the preceeding vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel had become difficult to turn and the air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the left foot, back and body aches, and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering wheel vibrated when attempting to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred on numerous occasions and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
While driving home from work on 20 june 2011, i began to make a right turn at the time my power steering completely went out, almost causing me to run into a vehicle.the power steering remained out all the way to my home.
On december 23, 2009 the power steering light flashed on the information center. Not long after, the power steering failed to work. The power steering failed as we were making a turn, and it caused us to nearly hit another vehicle and cause an accident. We pulled into the nearest parking lot, turned the engine off, and then restarted the car. When we restarted the car, the power steering began to work again; however, the power steering light came on another two times that day. Since then, we have parked our vehicle, and have not drove it since. We researched this problem on the internet and have found numerous complaints of the same problem, and some of those complaints reported the power steering loss to cause accidents. It would be a shame to have one or multiple deaths over this issue, and it is a problem that needs to be remedied as soon as possible. Upon researching your website, we found a nhtsa action number pe07023 for a defect investigation pertaining to this problem due to an insufficient crimp in the steering column, but it only covered the 2005 model, not the 2006. About the beginning of 2009, the rack and pinion was replaced, and later a lubrication unit was added soon after that repair. However, since the power steering became faulty, we have not made an current repairs.
1. Driving, typical event 2. The car's steering wheel spontaneously becomes extremely difficult to turn. Once every few weeks, but because this is potential dangerous, i'm afraid to take it anywhere. Consequences, could be fatal while driving on the freeway. No warning. 3. Nothing.
My electric power steering went out on my pontiac g6 on more than one occasion. I lost power steering multiple times within an hour. I have lost control but only gone off the road without any damage to me or the vehicle. I have no replaced any parts of me vehicle because of my financial situation. I use a lot of caution while driving my car and will not let anyone other than myself operate it.
2006 pontiac g6 v6 --when i started my car it acted fine.driving down the street at approx. 15-20mph the power steering light came on the radio and beeped at me.almost immediately my power steering went out. It was almost impossible to turn off the street into a parking lot.i turned the car off and back on and the power steering worked but the light came on over the radio again. Very scary experience and had i been going any faster it could have caused an accident. Taking the car into the shop tomorrow.
The car will turn instantly to the left when the vehicle is moving. Alignment is correct and the car has 42,000 miles.the say the power steering motor and rack needs replaced.
This problem started a couple of days ago, when turning to the left, steering feels loose and wobbly.then it locked up completely.after leaving the car off over-night, it unlocked and was able to drive, however, it is still loose and wobbly when turning left.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering failed and the power steering light illuminated. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who stated that the power steering motor and column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 50,015.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle would veer to the left. The contact also stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle would have to be restarted to resume to normal function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while her mother was driving 25 mph and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The driver parked the vehicle at a nearby parking lot, turned off and restarted the vehicle and drove to her destination. The contact stated a week later while driving 25 mph and making a right turn, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to albright buick gmc cadillac located at 2008 n. Belt hwy, st joseph, mo 64506, (816) 232-4413, where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The contact was informed that manufacturer communication number: 14772 was completed in october 2014. The failure mileage was approximately 182,900.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was making a loud noise before the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.
Periodically - has happened 4 times in 2 years my 2006 g6 will loose its power steering.i have had my garage check the car they said the fluid is good no problems.when it happened last time i stopped, turned the car off and let it sit for a minute then turned the car back on and the power steering resumed.i'm hoping i don't loose the steering at 65 mph on the thruway.not safe have had problems since i bought the car.i will never buy a pontiac again!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, a clunking noise was observed from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor, steering rack, and electronic power steering assist failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 15v064000 (steering); however, the failure recurred while attempting to make a sharp turn. The steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,823.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated the power steering worked intermittently.he heard a whining and knocking noise when he turned the steering wheel either to the right or left.the vehicle was not been inspected or repaired.the current mileage was 65,000.the failure mileage was unknown.the vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received notification from the manufacturer, instructing him to take the vehicle to a dealer to have the steering column replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately one year later, the contact lost control of the steering. While turning, the contact lost control of the steering and crashed. The contact injured her rotator cuff. The vehicl e was towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that the steering failure was not related to the steering column replacement. The dealer stated that the steering failed due to the power steering motor and electronic power assist system. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel locked abnormally. The contact applied extreme force in order to maneuver the steering wheel.the engine was turned off and the power steering was reset to normal when the vehicle was restarted. The failure was experienced numerous times.the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the steering failure had an extended warranty for 120,000 miles, but the contacts vehicle would not be covered under the warranty because it was over the mileage. The manufacturer recommended having the failure diagnosed by an authorized dealer and possibly repaired at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and the failure mileage was 122,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle became difficult to steer.the contact had to pull to the side of the road and shut off the vehicle.he restarted the vehicle and it drove properly until he reached his destination.the failure has occurred twice.the current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 49,990.
My wife and i were driving on the highway and the power steering warning came on our radio unit. I cleared it and didn't think much of it until we got off the highway and noticed it was extremely hard to turn. So i turned off the car and turned it back on. It happened a few times after this throughout the next few months and it seemed like turning the car off and turning it back on solved the issue. I'm not sure the exact date it happened first as it happened quite some time ago, but it has randomly happened since. I noticed the recall on the news and was doing research on it and thought i should report it. I honestly should have reported it then. The most recent occurrence was a few months ago.
The pontiac g6 2006 is having steering problems like the otherpontiac g models. The electronic steering in the vehicle fails and the steering becomesvery hard and it is almost impossible to control. It would be hard for my wife to control it, she is a small woman. It takes a lot strengthonmy part to steer it.i would like to let other pontiac g6 owner about this problem before they have an accident.
Clunking sound when accelerating and turning steering wheel. This is the steering shaft that is bad.this was replaced about oct 2007 and then it went bad again and was replaced in about dec 2007 and now it is bad again and the pontiac dealer said they would not replace it again under warranty as the car has about 66000 miles on it.i told them that their is a defect in this partbut they did not want to hear it.
Power steering can't turn wheels even trying to get out of deiveway
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While reversing from a parking space, the vehicle lost steering ability and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the power steering module failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
One day when i turned my car on a power steering message turned on out of nowhere. I turned my car off then back on and it seemed to work fine. A week passed then the message 'power steering' appeared again while driving making me unable to turn the vehicle at all. I had to stop and put my car in park turned it off then turned it back on multiple times before i could make it home.
1. No events leading up to the failure of the component. Just regular normal driving day to day commuting.2. Shaky vibrations coming from steering column.electronic assisted steering. Steering wheel pulls to the left by its self unassisted. Talked to mechanics and no one can find out why its doing it. Or even how on earth they can fix it without anything else being wrong. So the problem is still present with no fix in sight?3. No parts have been replaced just talked with the dealership and mechanics staying in touch hoping that nothing worse happens.
Turning the wheel is very hard at dead stop to a slow speed. Ex: red to green light turning bay. As it should turn fairly easily it is a struggle and a half to turn causing a wide turn. On the highway you basically have to jerk it to get over in time. Not to mention it already has an alignment problem as well when i was leased the car.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and a loud popping noise was noticed. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the power steering assist warning light illuminated every time the vehicle was started. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
This has happened 2 times already, the most recent was today. The power steering completely gives out and i can not steer the car at all left or right. The first time i almost hit a car and person pulling out of the grocery store parking lot.the second time i hit a curb turning into a parking spot. This is very dangerous. Has almost cost my life the first time. No one will fix it because there haven't been enough people reporting it on my vin number yet. I have called the gm line to report it. And that's what i was told. I have even called 2 dealerships an they said i can pay for it now to get fixed and be reimbursed when the recall comes out after enough people have reported it. I cant afford to pay for this out of pocket ! its very dangerous and scary to lose complete control of your steering an should never happen !!.this recall has effected many cars of the same make /model and year as mine.i suffer from mine not killing enough people first to get it fixed.. This already almost cost my life or major injury. I want it fixed before it kills me or causes me to kill someone else. Its documented now that i have reported this because a crash im sure is coming since i have had this happen 2 times already.i'm hoping someone will help me take care of this issue... I am affected ,my car has this its a matter of time before someone dies on the highway because of my car..your responsible .
I have taken my car to have it fixed under a recall for steering problems 3 times and now they are saying its not their problem> general motors is sellin bad parts on vehicles and they are not doing enough to fix them.
Clunking sound coming from engine compartment when turning.
The powersteering on my pontiac g6 has failed- i've had the car for less then a year and now i am going to have to pay about 1000.00 to fix it.the steering is so tight sometimes it is very hard to turn.i was able to avoid a crash one day using all the strength i had in order to avoid a car.now the powersteering locks up at least 3 times a week and i have been told that being gm certified doesn't cover any of it.something needs to be done- pontiac needs to own up to this huge failure.i would hate to see someone die because pontiac was too cheap to issue a recall.
I have a pontiac g6 2006 and the electric power steering light keeps coming on and it is getting harder to steer i am a single mother of 3 and this a problem and a safety hazard for people please recall and fix.
Wife was coming home after work and had to pull over due to a malfunction in the steering.she said it was like the car was trying to drive itself and frightened her, giving a power steering alert on the readout. She checked the owners manual and it said the problem was probably low power steering fluid. Don't have pump. It was dark and quite cold, and we decided to leave the car until daylight and deal with it then. The next morning, we went back and the steering seemed fine, so i drove it home.shortly, the steering wheel started jerking lightly to the left. I slowed to around 40mph, and wrestled it home. I tell you, it was freaky. When i got home my hands were cramping from holding on to it so it couldn't jump out of my lane. I called the dealership in bedford, va, had the car towed there. They checked everything,cleared the codes, tightened an electrical connection and couldn't find anything else. We asked if it was safe to drive, they said it is right now, so we drove it home. 3 weeks later coming home from work, she lost power steering altogether,the dealership said our car wasn't in the recall, and while they were sorry, they'd be happy to check it out and give an estimate for the repair. We discussed the recall and how this was very similar. The next day, i started the car and there was a total lack of power steering. I took it to a local garage without power steering to have it checked. (it's nothing like a regular vehicle without power steering. I can see how someone inexperienced could screw up easily). Shop says troubleshooting tells them to replace steering column. Expensive, and for a car the whole family is afraid to drive. I don't trust it either. Same issues, but no recall, and no help. There is a serious issue with their technology,or lack of it. Shouldn't put these weapons in the hands of the public if they're apt to go off on their own.
Power steering light came on and immediately was unable to steer car.almost hit a car.has happened on two separate occasions.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. The contact was driving 65 mph, when the power steering failed. The vehicle drifted to the left as the contact attempted to regain control of the vehicle. The contact turned off and restarted vehicle however the failure recurred as soon as the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current and the failure mileage was 148,356.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and recently had a problem with my power steering. I was turning right into a parking lot and i heard a noise from my car andmy steering wheel jerked back the opposite direction. I parked the car and try turning my steering wheel and it would only move one way or the other about a quarter turn and then jerk back. I have not yet got the word from the dealer as to the problem but i have read that these cars are having alot of problems with the steering system, and there was no warning leading up to this the car had been running fine.
The electric power steering assist cuts in and out as described in nhtsa action number : pe07023,when the steering:electric power assist system fails, the car is very difficult to steer at low speeds.this vehicle does not show it is covered by the recall.
The power steering warning has appeared on my 2006 pontiac g6, several times over the last 2 months, but at first i experienced no problems with the power steering itself.we took it in to the dealership to have it looked at, and they assured us that nothing was wrong with the power steering, it was probably just an electrical sensor issue.the warning continued to come on at random times, and would go away when i turned the car off and restarted it.on 4/15/10, as i was sitting at a stop sign with my 2 small children in the backseat, the power steering warning came on and then when i went to make a right turn, i immediately noticed that i had no power steering.i was then stuck in the middle of the road, and luckily was able to pull into a parking lot before i was struck by oncoming traffic.i turned the car off, and then restarted it, and the power steering was fine.i drove the car home, and we have not drove it since, for fear of similar problems.after talking to my dealership, they stated that we would probably have to put in a new steering column, which would cost around $800.i was extremely surprised after researching on the internet to find that many other 2006 pontiac g6 owners have experienced the same problem, and that many have replaced the steering column and still continued to have problems.i wanted to bring this to your attention because i feel that the pontiac g6 should be recalled to correct the power steering issues.
My 2006 pontiac g6 is experiencing power steering problems in which i now know is electrical and very costly to repair. After hearing how much it would cost i came home and looked to see if gm had any recalls on this issue, but to come and find out they don't. A lot of complaints though. Why is this not a recall issue or the consumers given some help in getting what seems to be a big issue corrected.
The power steering went out on my 2006 pontiac g6. About a year ago i heard clunking coming from the steering column. Now my power steering has gone out completely and now i know what ths clunking sound was. And reading online it seems like i'm not the only one.
Power steering displayed over the radio screen, steering started to feel tight and shook. I was able to make it home but after all the reports of the steering locking and accidents on the highway, i am afraid to drive my car.
I purchased my 2006 pontiac g6 in july of 2006. When i received ithad 300 miles on it and have loved it ever since. I would say i noticed a slight popping noise and i felt it as well when i make turns. Shortly after that my brakes began to sputter and cause my front end to shake when i applied my brakes every so often. For about a year now i have noticed that they shake every single time i apply my brakes and it gets worse and worse each day. One last item of concern is regarding the steering of my car on roads and highways/ freeways. My car is uncontrollable when driving causing it to shift to the left and right quickly making it hard to keep on the road which is hazardous to my safety and to the safety of my passengers. I have read up on these issues and it came to my attention that numerous owners of this vehicle have had the exact same problems so i know that it has nothing to do with the way i drive my car. I am satisfied with my car otherwise, but am extremely disappointed in the issues i am facing today on a car that is only three years old with 33,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the power steering light illuminated, the vehicle suddenly pulled to the left and the power steering failed.the failure occurred everyday which made it difficult to control the steering wheel. He called the dealer and was informed that they were unaware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Vehicle is a 2006 pontiac g6 gt, driving at any speed a warning messages comes on the radio about the power steering, then a chime alerts you like a door chime. After words the power steering assist goes out and the driver loses all control to steer the car basically the car is unmanagable to steer safely. When the car is able to be steered it pulls hard to one direction and is very shaky. This has occurred 3 times in the last 2 days resulting in not being able to drive the vehicle.no repairs have been made yet to the vehicle, i have made an appointment on 2/1/2010 for service at a pontiac dealer. I called gm and opened a claim about this problem as well.no crash or injuries were involved with these incidents but i feel that there is a high risk of crash or injuries with this situation.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6, se1 with a v^ engine.the intermediate steering column shaft was replaced under warranty at about 30,000 miles.it started acting up again at 50,000 miles.come to find out when they replaced it originally, it was replaced by a defective part.between the 2 mileage amounts, gm re-engineered the shaft.gm would not replace the part, they said it was my problem, that i had to pay for it.now at 64,000 miles, my power steering motor needs to be replaced at a cost of $600.00.seems they have a problem, but don't want to stand behind there product, unlike toyota.the service manager at a local dealer said they have a recall going on now for a chevy cobalt with the similar problem.gm needs to stand up and take care of this problem with there pontiacs.i've read hundreds of complaints on line, some having steering wheel lock up at high speeds, and acceleration.this must not end in tragedy for anyone.
The steering would lock up in the middle of traffic. Car will cut off in the middle of turning and would cause a accident.
When driving the car power steering popped up on the radio and all power steering stopped working on the car.i have researched online and some models have an issue with the power steering module and gm extended the warranty to fix the issue but i called the dealer and they said that my model is not covered. This is a very dangerous issue and if i had been going faster and on a turn it could have been very bad.
I have had nothing but problems since buying this car used in 2010. Have had the front end tie rods, struts replaced and now the power steering is acting up. I was driving 40 mph and the car started to shake and the power steering light went on , and steering went out. Was able to pull over into a parking lot. I turned car off and then back on and power restored. I know it will happen again based on all the other complaints.this problem is very serious and could cause a major accident and there needs to be a recall on this problem.
The problem initially started while sitting at a stop light. The steering wheel started jumping radically. I was able to control it better when i got up to speed.the steering wheel jerks no matter what speed i'm going but it seems that the slower speeds are the hardest to control.from what i've been reading this is an on going problem with this make/model.this condition presents a safety hazard that needs to be addressed.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While attempting a turn at 20 mph, the steering wheel became extremely hard to maneuver. The dealer was contacted and advised that the steering column was potentially defective and would possibly need replacing. The steering columns was replaced yet the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was awaiting further repairs. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.
Power steering came across the radio and hard to steer afraid to let my family ride in a car that its hard to steer had the recall done in 2015
While driving the g6 it would lose power steering when turning.. This happens on and off; it has been doing that for several months.driving it today the power steering went totally out.
I have recently did a tune up on my 2006 pontiac g6 just plugs and plug wires. When my wife told me the car locked it steering wheel upon a quick take off i then drove the car again and also had two lock ups with me. After that happen to us we never really do any fast takeoffs with the car. This happen 3 times in the month of january. This only happens with a takeoff and all the panel lights act like they turn off with all gauges drop in off position, but the car still running. Im not sure if this is part of the defect, but for the past 9 months this car has been real hard to start up and no lights display for a check engine. I have taken this car in for a computer diagnostics test and nothing was found to be wrong with the car. The dealership told me to get a new key and i did and it didn't help.
2006 pontiac g6.power steering went out almost causing an accident.took vehicle to shop and steering column and electronic power steering assist motor have to be replaced. Cost $1200.00. Garage made statement they are repairing many g6's with the same issues.there are also complaints all over the internet. Very dangerous and there should be a recall.vehicle only had 41,000 miles.
I was turning into the parking lot at my child's school and the power steeling failed-again. I nearly lost control of the car with children all around. This is the 2nd time this type of incident has happened with this car. The 1st occurred 10months ago when i was turning onto a highway and the power steering went out. At that time i was nearly hit by oncoming traffic. The car (2006 pontiac g6) was taken to the dealer and they could not determine what was wrong with the power steering and replaced everything. Now, 10 months and 6000 miles later it happens again. This car only has 34,000 miles on it and is now having the power steering replaced for the second time - now at a cost of over $1,000 to me. Both times people could have been seriously injured. I am now fearful to even drive my car much less let my children get in it. I have researched this model online and have found hundreds of people who have made similar complaints, yet there still has not been a recall of these cars. Will the government wait until there are fatalities in order to step in and do something?
Clunk in front end at low speeds when turning.had repaired but noise is back.many other g6 owners with same complaint.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer who both diagnosed that the steering column assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by the mechanic. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.updated 7/29/15updated 10/2/2017
When i turn my wheel to the right then crank it back to the left i hear a "popping" or "knocking" noise.i have not noticed any decrease in my ability to control the car as of yet.i just bought the car as a "certified-used" car so it went through gm's 117-pt inspection.i ran a carfax history report and it was a single owner (lease) and was not involved in any accidents.a lot of other g6s have had similar problems from what i have read.
Steering on my 2006 pontiac g6 pulls to the left and needs constant correction while driving.took my vehicle to my mechanic who aligned the vehicle, and advised me that this is a defect in the electronic steering.the pull is even more pronounced when i apply the brakes.the steering wheel spins all the way to the left if i am not holding it while brakes are being applied.i have not taken this to the gm dealership for repairs, because of the mileage it is now out of warranty.this defect became noticeable approximately 1 year ago.
Power steering failure.update (10/16/08): the steering wheel locks up (extremely difficult to turn) many times and feels loose and tight. Restarting the car and power steering will usually return. The dealer said the torque sensor was bad but the whole steering column had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while attempting to drive out of the garage, the power steering locked up.immediately after the failure, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel.the steering wheel became stiff and the vehicle could not be moved.the contact had to maneuver the wheel several times and turn off the vehicle occasionally to get it to unlock.the failure occurred approximately twenty times.she took the vehicle to a repair shop and the power steering module was repaired.she spoke with the dealer when she brought in the vehicle, but they only turned off the light.the manufacturer has not been notified.the current mileage was approximately 44,000 and failure mileage was approximately 43,700.
Lost power steering completely. Thank goodness i was driving instead of my wife. I was able to make it home and took it immediately to have it fixed by a certified gm dealer. I contacted gm directly and was told there was no recall on this vin. After another call, i was told that there were upcoming recalls for this year model and that i would be receiving a reimbursement form in april of 2014, which i never received. Upon multiple calls, i was told that i would be contacted by my local gm dealer who also told me there were no recalls on this vin.i should be reimbursed for fixing an issue that should be under recall. Gm is using some very shady business practices........and all of this after having it taken to the dealership six months earlier for a total electrical malfunction, which should have already been recalled as well....
Steering locks up; while driving making turns wheel locks, in street and in hwy going around 45mph almost causing accident. Very dangerous...
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received recall notices for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14v224000 (transmission shift cable). The dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes failed intermittently while driving various speeds. The failure mileage was 193,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The parts needed were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The power steering on my 2006 pontiac g-6 seems to be faulty.the manual is misleading because it makes you think you can add power steering fluid, but another page doesn't tell you where the fluid goes.when i look online, the car does not take power steering fluid.i think this needs to be investigated.its not safe!
Under hard acceleration and at high speeds the power steering in the vehicle begins to fail and all of the electrical lights on the dash begins to flash and blink in a shortage type of way. The vehicle becomes almost impossible to control. There is a clunking noise in the steering wheel when you turn it left to right. If your going around a corner and hit the gas or use hard acceleration you loose steering control.
In the past few weeks, the steering wheel has been shaking to the left and right while the vehicle is stop. I did not think anything of it until i stop at a traffic light. The steering wheel lock up and could not move left or right. The information center on the radio displayed a power steering warning. I was stuck in the middle of the road until minutes later i turned on the car again and regain control of the steering wheel.
The power steering in my car has locked up twice in the past 3 weeks.the first time i had just made a right turn out of a parking lot onto a busy city street and was probably going between 25-30mph when a message on my dash appeared for "power steering" and my steering wheel suddenly locked up.after finally managing to safely pull over i shut the vehicle off to call for help.within 5 mins of their arrival, the vehicle was turned back on and power steering was working again. Two weeks later, waiting to make a right out of parking lot onto the same busy city street, my steering wheel locked up again just as i was pulling out.there was a car behind me and cars on the road quickly approaching.i was a sitting duck with my front bumper half way into the street with nowhere to go and zero steering power to turn the wheel.it was terrifying! luckily, with help of strangers we were able to get back into the parking lot without further incident.my vehicle had a recall through gm (n140116) that was repaired by the dealer in november 2014 to correct sudden loss of power steering.clearly this did not fix the problem and is a huge safety concern for all drivers.this ongoing problem has continuously been reported as a safety issue by vehicle owners experiencing the same problem for several years after the so-called recall was completed.the repairs did not fix the problem and gm should absolutely be responsible for correcting this and have refused to do so.my paperwork from the original recall repair says there is no expiration date so why will they not honor this, i do not understand.
2006 pontiac g6 gt - power steering keeps going out. Car clunks when turning, on highway shakes and is very hard to turn. Fear for my safety and my husband's and children that ride in car safety. Been happening since i got the car in 2007.
My car will flash "power steering" across the stereo notification screen and alarm and the power steering locks up as you drive and makes steering your vehicle impossible and unsafe!this was a recall which was supposedly repaired at titus will (dealership) some years prior when the car was previously owned by kristena fulton but it is still very much a problem and a huge safety risk.i've contacted their location and was yelled at by a female who stated they had repaired it previously and would not help me regarding this.this vehicle is dangerous and poses not only a safety risk which could result in serious injury and death should it be driven on a freeway or highway at the time this error occurs.i've taken video of this and am asking for this to be repaired asap as i transport my two children and could result in injury to myself and my children.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was restarted and was able to operate as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the failure occurred because the steering column was shaking. The dealer did not state what was causing the steering column to shake, but the contact stated that she could feel a shimmy when driving the vehicle. The steering shaft was replaced by the dealer previously on 6/30/2008. The manufacturer stated that the part was no longer covered by the warranty and not under recall. The failure and current mileages were 139,000. Updated 5/24/11
Like many others, the electric power steering in my 2006 pontiac g6 is bad.i know there was an "investigation", but there was no recall.this is a serious problem & someone is going to get killed if they haven't already.recall the car & fix the problem, please.i am thankful i haven't had a wreck, but i certainly do not have the $750 for repairs.i've read hundreds of complaints about this problem, but gm seems oblivious or uncaring.i was a die-hard gm customer, but will never purchase another gm vehicle again.to keep a customer, you have to treat them right and the lack of what gm is doing about this vehicle is wrong.there have been many accidents reported, but what does it take?i suppose when someone gets killed & gm gets sued they will reconsider fixing this problem.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 that within the last week incurred a power steering failure., causing me to have a small crash. Recall research shows that on march 2014 the nhtsa required gm to issue a recall for this exact problem, however, it only covered certain the g6 models up to the year 2009. The service advisor at the dealership acknowledged that the "problem" was very similar to the steering problem for earlier models that are subject to the recall. However, since only few select cars were included in the nhtsa recall, the cost to repair the problem falls to the consumer and is estimated to be in the $1,800 to $2,000 range. This is clearly a safety issue and mirrors the same characteristic's as earlier models included in the recall. While i appreciate gm's willingness to "consider" the matter, i urge the nhtsa to re-visit the model years subject to the recall. The consumer should not be burdened with the cost of repairing what is obviously a design defect. Further and more importantly is safety for the passengers and other drivers on the road.i hope that the nhtsa will investigate this matter accordingly and amend the power steering recall. Thank you.
Takata recall power steering warning comes on. Steering wheel locks up while driving down the road. Hard to steer car. Must shut car completely off and restart to loosen the wheel. Do not work all the time.
While driving, suddenly the power steering indicator lights comes on and the steering wheel is impossible to control. This is the fourth time this issue has occurred but every time i shut the car off and turn it back on the problem goes away. Every mechanic i have brought the car to says there is no problem when they do a diagnostic check.
Power steering started going out sporadicly... Now completely out... It started feeling odd about two months ago... Didn't know that it was going out...i got off the highway not being able to make the turn.. Scary moment,
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. When the contact started the vehicle, the power steering would not function properly. The steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 63395.
On 11/26/2013, after i made a right hand turn i heard a pop and lost power steering. I was turning into a busy intersection with 3 lanes in either direction, when my car lost power steering and i ended up in the far left hand lane when i should have been in the right lane. The cars beside and behind me (traveling 40mph)were able to swerve around me and i was able to pull into a nearby parking lot only running over a curb. My vehicle was/still is not included in the power steering module power loss recall. No error codes were found after i had it towed to a dealership locally and i was charged $400 for an ignition switch that was "loose" to see if that fixed the problem. On 10/9/2014, the same thing happened when i was traveling 50 mph with my infant son in the car and we almost crashed as i went off the road. I heard a loud pop and all power steering assist was lost.
The pontiac g6 2006 has a problem with its steering.the driver has to have muscles in order to make a turn. If it is a sharp turn you will be up on the curb. This problem is constant and is a severe safety issue.one would think the car company would recall this problem since they did recall for this issue up until the year of 2005!!! please help!!
The car was purchased from auction in april of 2006. I have had the car three years now. From the time that i purchased the car i have had problems with it starting. It will turn over but dies immediately after it starts. It usually take three tries before it will start. Today i got in my car and turned the key nothing would come on, no lights no radio no noise nothing. I thought it was the battery. I tried it three times and then on the fourth time it started like normal. I checked the battery and it is fine. I have had it in the service department three times for this issue but because it would no do it at that time they could not determine what is wrong with it, the diagnostic test did not show anything. The service airbag warning also keeps dinging. I have taken it in and they reset it and said it was ok, now it keeps doing the same thing but it is not covered by warranty to have it serviced. I have had trouble with the powersteering also. There are times it will be extremely hard to turn and then in a few seconds it is extremely easy and now in the last few months i have had problems with the brakes. The brake padswere replaced two months ago and about two weeks after they were replaced they have started making a really loud squeaking noise and sometimes a grinding noise. Not sure what needs to be done since the brakes were just maintenance. The car has been very dependable but i am afraid that it will not stay that way for long.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact noticed that the air bag warning light sporadically illuminated on the instrument control panel.she took her vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure.two weeks later, the air bag light illuminated again more consistently.she took the vehicle back to the dealer and they replaced the module on the side air bag inflater.a few months later, the air bag warning light illuminated again.the dealer replaced the entire air bag system because it was inoperative.the contact has pictures of the failed component.she also filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 14,000 and current mileage was 12,000. Updated 03/13/08.*ljthe consumer stated after the rack was replace, the vehicle still pulled to the right. The dealer adjusted the alignment. The sun visor kept falling down. Updated
Power steering failure. This is not right when pontiac knows that there is a problem. Will we need deaths of will this be fixed under recall. *ln
I was on my way to a softball game, was going 65 on the fast lane, and all of sudden i read power steering on the radio, the car was still on but the gas didn't want to go and my wheel was tensed, there was a lot of traffic but i managed to get it to the left shoulder without causing an accident. The car was towed and has been parked ever since.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle would not accelerate.the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired but the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The steering on my pontiac g6 failed while turning left into a parking spot. It has approximately 60,000 miles on it and has been taken in twice before for noises in the front end, neither time was anything found. It is also jerking intermittently. After researching this issue and seeing all of the other incidents, i felt it important to report my own problem.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 (4 cylinder). I had problems with the steering going out on the car. This usually happens when turning on car, it would have warning chime and the computer system will indicate that there is a power steeringon the digital dash display. Then i can feel the steering go out. I can shut the car off and it will sometimes reset the steering. Other times i may drive without power steering and the steering wheel would shake and jerk even when park or driving.took to dealership to get repaired.
Power steering warning light would come on intermittently. Car would become difficult to steer. Over time, power steering is out 80% of time. Has been to dealer several times with no resolution. This time they say they can't find problem and car is out of warranty now. Problem will eventually cause somebody major accident or even fatality.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound emitting from the vehicle and the steering wheel moved independently before seizing. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v044000 (steering); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
While driving my vehicle down a city street the steering just locked up on me.i couldn't turn the wheel.stopped the vehicle parked and restarted the vehicle i was able to get the steering to work.i have researched this issue online and found several complaints.however, when i went on gm website and enter my vin# it shows no recalls; same on your site.i want to report this because this is a major safety issue i could have been in the processing of turning left or right and could have had a serious fatal accident!
Loss of control due to power steering failuredealer reprogrammed computer for temporary remedy.
On many occasions will i be driving my 2006 pontiac g6 when the electric power steering goes out.it is not like your normal "fluid" based power steering failure.it is almost impossible to "man handle".this occurs probably on a daily basis now and the only way to solve the problem is stop the car , power off and restart.problem being of course stopping the car in mid drive when you suddenly lose control.i have researched this issue and have found many, many other people with the same issues.many of them have actually been in accidents because of the failure, so far i am lucky knock on wood.i haven't pursued a simple fix at the dealer with this because of seeing how the issue is not being resolved for others with the same problem.
When driving the steering wheel turns with ease to left but very hard to the right.there is also a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel.in doing some research it sounds like i am only one of many with this same issue.either the power steering or electric steering is faulty and needs to be recalled before someone is killed when drivingbecause the steering column has failed.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering failed and with the illumination of the power steering warning light. The vehicle resumed normal operation after it was shut off and restarted but the power steering warning light remained illuminated.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the power steering failed and referred her to an authorized dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering intermittently failed on several occasions. The contact had extreme difficulty turning the steering wheel. The contact had to turn the vehicle off, which reset the computer but the failure intermittently recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who repaired the steering column, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The contact attempted to schedule threerecall repairs, but the dealer provided an unreasonable timeframe as to when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact stated that the steering wheel was vibrating and the power steering failure continued intermittently. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6. Shortly after my warranty with the car dealer expired, my powering steering started to malfunction. The steering wheel would shake violently and sometimes wouldn't work at all. This would happen pretty much every time the vehicle was used. As time went on, it got worse. As of 8/14/11, my power steering has pretty much gone out. It will work once in a while, but when it does, the vehicle pulls sharply to the left all of a sudden. It has almost caused many accidents. When it goes out, the steering wheel is extremely hard to move. You must be moving in order to turn it, and use much strength to do so. This has also almost caused many accidents, as it makes it very difficult to pull in and out of parking spaces. I have researched this online, and have found that many people have the same problem as i do. Perhaps they don't know about your site, and that is why there aren't as many complaints on it. If you were to simply search "2006 g6 power steering" on any search engine, you would find many more complaints. There are currently 119 complaints alone at carcomplaints.com. The problem is the power steering assist motor. The cost to fix this is between $600-$1500. I simply can not afford that. Pontiac needs to make a recall on this so i, among many others, can get this fixed and feel safe while driving.
Extremely unhappy with gm and the pontiac g6. My electric steering went out again. Back in august 2010 my electric assist went out and i had it "repaired" by gm due to the recall.. Well it worked up until today 2/28/11 and my electric steering went out again. My steering suddenly became hard to move and i almost crashed into my driveway gate but i was able to stop. I got the error message of "power steering" in my dic. I took it to gm and it is now suddenly not covered even though they did not properly fix the issue the first time. They want $800+ to fix the issue and replaced the motor. Very unsatisfied, have always been a gm fan and our family has 5 gm cars. I need this issue resolved as i cannot drive my car without the power steering as it is unsafe and i cannot afford a $800 repair! this needs to be resolved by gm asap! its not fair for us owners to be driving around in an unsafe vehicle that the most important component for safety failed!
My wife and i own a pontiac g6 and shortly after the first time we changed the brake pads on the front wheels, the rotors warped.since the replacement of the first set of rotors we have been through 4 sets of rotors.it seems that the rotors warp within 10 to 20 thousand miles of installing new pads and rotors.driving style does not seem to be the issue as this is a very common problem with this owners of this model car.brake shops even say that it is probably the worst car made of brakes.nothing we can do seems to fix it, aside from not driving the car because the pull from braking is so bad.this is a good car with a horribly engineered braking system.
2006 pontiac g6 steering wheel locking up while driving, pontiac knows about the problem.a sensor in the steering wheel goes bad. Cost of 600.00 or more to be fixed and pontiac will not guarantee that this will fix the problem. 30 pages of complaints have been sent to pontiac.
Clunking in the steering while the car was in the warranty period, the pontiac dealer in the area just done the shaft knuckle freeing up and lubricate the shaft knuckle and return the car. After some months the problem came back again. I'm wondering about the safety of my family and kids, pontiac shall do a recall in this issue and resolve the customer complain to maintain stand to their responsibility and customer satisfaction.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 25 mph the power steering light flashed on the dashboard and the power steering malfunctioned. The contact had to shut off the vehicle and restart it to reset the power steering. The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The failure could have caused a crash to occur. The failure mileage was 48,000.updated 04/20/10
The power steering low came on the dash board a couple hours later the car wasnt able to turn thiers a recall for this on g6 but say its not my model.
I currently own a pontiac g6 2006.i started to experience difficulties when driving it.one day my steering wheel just lockup and it was while i was trying to make a turn, lucky there wasn't too much traffic and i was able to stay there until my car was towed.that was my first time, then it continued every now and then.the wheel will lockup and i will try to turn off the car to reset the computer but it will not do it.i kept on driving the car since that's my only mode of transportation and i just pretty much use it to go to work.i recently saw a recall on pontiac g6 but for 2005. My car is has the same defects as the one in the recall except its 2006. Apparently there are many people who own pontiac cars who are experiencing the same problems but we have to come out of pocket to fix the problem.i am currently pregnant and i feel unsafe to drive my car due to not knowing when is this problem going to occur again, besides the fact it is dangerous for anyone.
2006 pontiac g6 problem with the electric power steering quitting while traveling down road.
I was driving and pulling up to the turning lane to make a left turn when all of a sudden the car lost power steering and i nearly crashed into the fence of a corner house.also has a problem a strong smell if gas after the car is shutoff and have been told it has a crack in the lines that run on top of the fuel tank and the smell is from gas leaking out of the crack an spraying the top if the tank.i have read online that many people have experienced both of these problems with their 2006 pontiac g6.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. When attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle could not be driven unless it was restarted. The contact notified pitre buick gmc (9737 eagle ranch rd nw, albuquerque, nm 87114). The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 168,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 45 mph and making a left turn, the steering failed without warning. In addition, the contact observed fluid leaking from the vehicle. While pulling off the road, the rear passenger side bumper of the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle that fled the scene. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the steering was repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
I was traveling down a 4 lane highway when my steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn and a warning light came on the display. The car has electronic power assist steering and i am assuming it has failed. This is very dangerous an could have easily caused a accident but i was able to get it off the road.
The steering wheel seemed to be jerking and shaking. While leaving the store, i was turning right when i heard a bell sound and on the display panel it read "power steering". I tried to turn the steering wheel but it would barely move. Steering wheel feels like it is locked up. I had to drive home very carefully to keep from having an accident.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and while driving when turning left the power steering goes out.this is very dangerous and i almost hit someone because of it.i brought it to a pontiac dealership and they told me it was a bad power steering motor and it was replaced for 700 dollars, but 8 days later the problem is still there.help this is dangerous and needs to be recalled.i've read other people having the same problem.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the steering wheel would shake excessively when traveling at speeds of 50 mph or less. The air bag and power steering warning lights were illuminated on the warning panel intermittently. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the repairs were made to the power steering component. The failure persisted. The vehicle had not yet been to the dealer for a diagnostic for the air bag. The failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving atapproximately 40 mph, the power steering became extremely hard and stiff. The contact decreased speed and was able to drive to his destination without incident.neither the dealer or manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 53,615 and the current mileage was 53,627.
Steering wheel locked up while driving.
The contacts owns 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering failed intermittently and that the vehicle had to be restarted in order for the steering wheel to work. When the power steering light came on the vehicle made a beeping sound. The vehicle had not been inspected when the complaint was filed. The vin was rejected from the system. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6. At first the power steering message kept flashing across radio screen , eventually power steering mechanism went out all together while driving. Power steering fails intermittently,at any time. The only way it resets is when car is turned off, if it resets. Vehicle is very hard to steer. After talking with dealership, found out that steering column and power steering motor would need to be replaced at a cost of almost $2000.00. This vehicle is very dangerous and this car should be recalled.
I bought this car a little over a year ago and i have never had any problems with it whatsoever. All of a sudden i go to start my car this morning and my engine light is on. Also, my clock is displaying the words, "power steering" and "engine power reduced." i have no idea what happened but i could not control the car very well and the engine was remming high and low even after i had stopped the car. I had to press really hard down on the brakes to get it to stop moving but the engine was still remming high and low. Luckily, this happened as i was just pulling out of my apartment complex so i was able to make it back home. As you can see though, had this happened while out on a main road or on the highway, this could be a major issue or my car just shutting down.
I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 gt in april 2007.in november 2007, i was on my way out of town due to a family illness and i was approximately 40 miles from home when i began to hear something clunking on the drivers' front wheel.i stopped at the nearest pontiac/gm dealer and was told that the tie rod end had to be replaced.i had it replaced and had my car aligned twice but you can still hear the same noise.last month, i begin to hear a roaring sound coming from the driver's front wheel and took it again to the dealer.i was told that i need a wheel bearing hub assembly, which was put on 2/17/09.my car is still having this noise and the dealer said nothing was wrong.also, i searched the internet to see if there have been any similar problems such as mine and found that there are 27 complaints for the same problems on this vehicle.i think pontiac or gm should have a recall due to this problem with the steering.
Power steering message displayed. Steering started to fail.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while making a left hand the, the steering wheel became seized. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Ne
Intermittent power steering failure on 2006 pont g6.after restarting car power steering resumes.
My electrical system in my pontiac g6 gt has been having trouble.the first sign of trouble was my window switch quit working, which was replaced, but after researching i found that this is a common problem.the second incident happened a month ago, my power steering failed as i was turning a corner. This then proceeded to happen numerous times, when i was going between 0-40 mph.i had to shut off the car, then it was okay (no "power steering light" came on).the electrical chip was replaced.third incident, power steering light starting coming on and steering was harder to control (but not locking up).i am very concerned that this is going to be an ongoing problem with the electrical system in the g6, and i am even more concerned for my safety and when the warranty is finished.pontiac needs to look into these failures and take the steps to ensure the consumers safety.
Monday morning, november 3, 2008, i was driving to work then suddenly the power steering light came on and i lost the able to steer the car. I was barely able to turn into the nearest parking lot, steering was so difficult.this has happened off and on since monday, the light goes on and off and the power steering sometimes works and sometimes doesn't.i have four kids, i work 60 miles from home, 120 miles a day and i never know if i can rely on my car or not. I have read many online accounts of the same thing happening to different people.hopefully, a recall will soon be issued for the safely of all.thank you for your time.christie fruge
I have had numerous issues with my 2006 pontiac g6 power steering.i have had it into the dealer who says repeatedly they cannot replicate the problem.it was initially occurring when turning into a parking spot slowly but now has increased to just a turn on the road.i have to pull over to the side of the road/highway and restart my car which then resets the power steering.in atlanta traffic, this can be very dangerous.i have researched this issue and it seems there are thousands of owners with the same issue.initial recall action was being considered back in 2007 but nothing has been formally done.i was planning on my son using the car when he turns 16 but this is a major issue that gm should be correcting for its consumers!thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and the power steering is sporadic on it. It started out that is wouldn't work for a couple of minutes after the car started. Then the time got increasingly longer. Know i can drive all the was home (26 miles) from work and it wont click on. When it does come on it give 3 dings on the warning system then you hear a click and then the power steering comes right back on. It has come on while making a turn before and because i have had to use a lot of force to turn i end up over turning and sometime going into the other lane causing a very dangerous situation. I don't feel that a car with only 60,000 miles should be having a major problem with it. From what i have seen on the internet this is a very dangerous and costly repair that in not being recall by the maker. Also when the power steering doesn't work and you are braking it shakes thesteering wheel.
I was driving down the road when my steering wheel locked up and couldn't move, i eventually got it to a gas station where i purchased some power steering fluid because the light showed up under the time clock on the radio; come to find out there was a spot to put the fluid. Im still having issues with the power steering, it even caused my alignment to go bad and multiple flats tires. With the last flat tire, my service airbag light came on as well, just randomly. No check engine light has come on to be able to screen the vehicle to figure out what needs to be repaired on the power steering.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact received a recall letter.the contact stated that while traveling 45 mph when the power steering went out.the power steering light illuminated on the dash board, and there was a dinging noise that sounded throughout the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to the side of the road.the vehicle was towed.the vehicle has not been driven since the failure.the manufacturer was contacted and advised them to file a complaint.they further stated that the contacts vehicle was not included in the recent recall, and to file a complaint.the vehicle was not diagnosed.there were no repairs completed on the vehicle.the failure mileage on the vehicle was 95,460 and the current mileage was 95,460.
This complaint is in regards to my 2006 pontiac g6 sedan.over the past year and a half, i have had intermittent issues with the power steering on this vehicle.the problem was first noticed in early 2008 (~february) when i attempted to park my car.when turning into the parking place, power steering went out.i turned off the vehicle, restarted it, and the problem was corrected.on my way home from that errand, the power steering again went out.i again restarted the vehicle and everything worked fine.since that time, i have had similar incidents happen 10-12 times, but the problem was resolved each time when the vehicle restarted.in each instance i was in a parking lot or traveling at a low speed, making my solution plausible.over the past week, however, the problem has worsened considerably.whenever turning hard in either direction (particularly when going downhill) i lose power steering.it is an absolute fight to keep the vehicle on the road.additionally, this is accompanied by a very loud whirring/whining/clunking sound that continues until the car comes to a stop.i will be visiting a dealer tomorrow for repairs, but have noticed how many other people have this problem with 2006 pontiac g6 vehicles (search google!).i wanted to document this, and request your help in correcting this very bad safety issue before too many people are injured as a result.
Electric steering assist kicks in and out. Steering wheel turned hard to the left on its own while i was going down the highway at 65mph. It took both hands to take back control. Power steering light blinked on the radio. When i stopped the wheel was making clicking sounds and turning violently to the left and right. After restarting the car the steering temporarily went back to normal. I have been have similar problems with the steering for the past year. Took to the dealar showing them bulletin # 10183 describing the exact problem for 2005 and 2006 g6's but they did nothing stating my vin # was not in the affected range. This is extremely dangerous and will kill someone.
Why are the parts for the steering recall for the pontiac g6 not yet available from gm?how many more crashes must take place?has a class action suit been filed yet on this matter?if so, how do i enter my name into that suit?[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Power steering light comes on and car looses power steering while driving.once the car is turned off and then back on the power steering will reset itself and you can drive further.this happens very sporadically, nothing lets you know when it is about to happen.doesn't manner the temp, amount of time the car has been running, turning, driving straight, speed.extremely dangerous!!!
I just cranked my car up and tried to drive it in the only thing i had done was change my battery out and i watched all the forms on how to do repair this but apparently there's been a recall and it's just going to cost the thousands of dollars we could have died
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph the power steering failed and the power steering warning light illuminated. As a result, it became very hard to maneuver the vehicle. The contact mentioned that failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 75,100.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 gt and the power steering went out going down the road. The power steering light came on first and about 5 minutes later the power steering went out. The steering was so hard to turn that i had to park the car cause i couldn't turn the steering wheel. Other year models have been recalled but the 06 hasn't. The vehicles a unsafe and need to be recalled to fix the problem.
Power streeling
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and was not able to turn without applying force. The failure progressively worsened and the power steering warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact did not confirm if the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
The contact owns 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the power steering seized as the warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician advised the contact that the vehicle needed to be repaired under recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (power steering) and additional repairs were required to correct the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While traveling at speeds of 60 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the dashboard and the steering wheel became increasingly difficult to turn. The vehicle was neither repaired nor diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 75,000.
Passenger tie rod end excessively worn almost causing total vehicle control at 75,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 35 mph, the engine and power steering warning lights illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact had to use force to turn the steering wheel. In addition, the doors unlocked and locked repeatedly. The contact felt that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The dealer was notified, but no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 73,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that there was a manufacturer recall for the power steering prior to owning the vehicle. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14e044000 (steering) and 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was not included in a manufacturer recall and would need to be taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was unable to determine if the vehicle would be repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My car has been taken to the dealership now 4 times for problems with the steering. It was taken to the dealership on three separate occasions while it was still under warranty for a popping/cluncking noise in the steering. The dealership said it needed lubricating on one of the visits, it needed tie rod ends on one visit, and some part of the steering shaft was replaced on one occasion.none of which corrected the problem completely. On this last visit which was 11/09/09, nothing was done, because the dealer said it was an ongoing problem with gm, and the part they need to fix the car is backordered, so they cannot repair the problem. The car feels like it is all over the road while driving it. The last reason i took it to the dealer was because the steering wheel completely locked up while making a left turn from a dead stop. After the first three visits, the noise would go away for a week to a month and then return. I have read on internet sites, and i am not the only one with these problems. The car is not safe to drive with all of these steering related problems.
Reference to:nhtsa id number: 10594629just locks and "power steering" (no kidding!) comes on the radio w/chime. All or nothing. You can still drive with major arm workout.it can happen while your driving, when you first get in the car and turn the key or even if you leave it warming up and come back out. Right now with me it's like russian roulette everytime i turn the key and even if it starts ok it could happen three times on the way to work or be fine all day.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 66 mph on a curved road, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to control the steering wheel and drive home. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering) and provided case number: 9-5388371164. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6, on 12/5/09 my power steering warning light came on. I checked on linefor defect investigations or recalls for this problem.there was an investigation # pe07023 for the electric steering system. Gm was supposed to send out letters to extend the warranty to 70,000 miles or 7 years. My car as 47,000 miles i was wondering if that would be under warranty.
My power steering went out about a week ago, so i restarted my car and it worked again. This happened a couple times a day. Yesterday i was driving and my power steering went out almost causing me to run head on to an oncoming car. It hasn't worked since and i have to drive without power steering.
There was a sudden loss of electric power steering (eps) assist. There is an existing recall, gm# 14772, which covers the pontiac g6 and this specific problem. Why isn't my vehicle covered? i am experiencing the same problem!! it has happened several times already, including on the highway at high speeds.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 55 mph the steering wheel failed to turn and vehicle veered off road into a ditch. The power steering warning light was illuminated. There were no reported injuries the vehicle was taken by an independent mechanic to contact's resident. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 219,000.
Steering locks up and causes noticeably more force to turn when in motion
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering line melted as a result of it being located closely to the exhaust. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 81,000.
I lost my power steering gm recall number 14772 which is the same that i got serviced a while back. I feel this should be another recall due to many other people having the same issue as me. I feel that the new part is just as faulty.
Mild clunking when steering at low speed. Can be felt in the steering wheel. Had suspension checked and tie rod ends. All are notthe source of the noise. Suspect steering rack but car only has 64k.this seems to be a common complaint as well as nhtsa has a tsb listed from 03/01/2008 #060232007 as well as a possible loss of power steering problems which i have not experienced yet.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact was turning approximately 5 mph when he heard an abnormal squeaking from the steering column.the failure became intermittent over the course of one year.the squeaking noise developed into a clunking noise that would exhibit when turning at low speeds.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering rack was repaired.three days later, the power steering warning light illuminated.the vehicle was not taken for further inspection or repairs.the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 62,000.
There is a clunking in the front end when you turn the steering wheel. I broughtto the dealer on 10/24/08 and they recommended that the steering rack be replaced for an estimated $503.15. This was not covered under warranty because the car is over by 3,000 miles. My daughter has the same 2006 g-6 that also has the same clunking noise. Her vehicle is going to the shop on 11/07/08 to see what they think it is.my wife has a 2008 g-6 that also has the same clunking noise and it is in the shop today ( 11/03/08 ) . Were still waiting to hear back from them on their recommendation.even though this should be covered under warranty on her car, i feel this is a manufacturer defect, and it should be covered on my car.it's not too often a person buys three of the same cars, and all three of them have the same problem.
I was driving my pontiac g6 it is a 2006. The power steering just went out and we only had the car for just about 6 months. It went out when i went to turn and has not worked right since. It is a used car. But, it should of not went out that quickly. It is a dangerous vehicle and i am scared to even drive or ride in it.update (10/6/08):not repaired yet. He (the mechanic) said he had to tear apart the center dash to get to the computer chip that was in there.
My power steering went out. Had to replace the whole column and everything. The vehicle locked up on me while driving. It cost me over $800 to replace.
The power steering in my 2006 pontiac g6 goes out on a regular basis almost causing accidents all the time, especially when making sharp turns and is now happening even if i am driving straight. There is also a popping noise with the steering column that happens when i am making a left turn.
Just driving down the road to pick my fiance up from college and when i was about to make a right turn, my hydraulic steering system light popped up on my 2006 pontiac g6 gt and almost ran into another vehicle because of how stiff and poor the steering was.. I mean it was hard as a rock to turn.
When i start my car and back out, i hear a dinging noise like that of when the seat belt is not on and the power steering locks up and the warning light displays power steering.every now and then i can restart the engine and it will correct the problem.the thing is....i should not have to restart my car in order for the power steering to work properly (however the problem is not always corrected and i have to drive without power steering which is very difficult if you have to turn your vehicle.)i do believe that this is very dangerous and should definitely be recalled and its not covered under warranty.
Steering on 2006 pontiac g6 gt.there has to be something done.if you google steering problems on this vehicle you will see.i have replaced my rack three (3) times in this car.it has 61,000 miles.i just replaced my half shaft and this morning coming to work the rack again failed, my steering locked and i caused an accident.i was not involved but something has to be done and have gm held accountable to recall this car and do something with the steering.peoples lives are in danger and nothing is being done.
When driving, the power steering goes out. I have to restart the car to make the power steering work.this is an ongoing problem, you then can drive it for a couple miles before it goes out again.then restart the process..and if it goes out while trying to make a turn, it causes you to go off road.
I purchased a used 2006 pontiac g6 in april of 2009 with 60,000 odd miles on it. In august of 09 i went to start it one morning and i could not turn the steering wheel i get the error message power steering. Only to find out the car has electronic steering. I took it to the dealership for them to say that i needed to bring it in while it was displaying the message. Impossible because it didn't do it again.now the steering is real loose and rumbly and the car is all over the road. And when you apply the breaks it chatters. As of last night i went to apply the brakes in a turn for the steering message to appear and the car cut off. Thankfully no one was behind me. I turned it off and restarted it no problems.then today it did it 3 times. I have a son whom i am scared to take anywhere due to the fact the steering may not work and the car will cut off and some one will rear end us. I am a pretty strong female and you can not steer this car when it does this.
Power steering goes out about 4 to 5 times a week for about 7 months. Does not only go out at slow speeds but at highway speeds also. When steering goes out it is very hard to steer, and it also jerks. My husband is 6'4" and he pulled a muscle in his back when it went out with him driving to work one morning and i have injured both wrist. These cars are hard to steer regardless of speed. I have 2 children 8 months and 3 years old and have had to fight the car to a stop more than once when they were in the car. I bought this g6 car used 1 year ago in aug.2008. This started as a once an a while problem within a month after i purchased the car. Now it happens on a daily basis. Three different dealerships said that they had not heard of this problem, and will do nothing not even try to diagnose it. But they have to know its all over the internet. This is a very serious problemthat needs to be dealt with. Even if gm claims this only happens at slow speeds in parking lots and drive ways what about the people including children around these cars. This is not only a safety risk to the drivers of these cars but other drivers and pedestrians around them. Its like a car in motion with out a driver! drive car as little as possible not even to work as i catch a ride with my mom. I have given you the last date incident has happened as of this complaint below.
Just bought this car and realized during first driving after purchase, that it has a click or clank in steering while turning. Then a message came on the message center that reads "power steering".i then came home and started searching online about this problem , as i found there is no power steering reservoir, so i need assistance now.the first results online i found was a site full of complaints about this issue. As i understand it, now the car will at some point lose power steering while driving. Either intermittently or permanently.this is clearly a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.when the contact turned the steering wheel, he heard a loud clunking noise.the noise is only heard when the steering wheel is turned.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer approximately three times and they stated that they could not hear anything.the vehicle was inspected and the dealer heard the noise and claimed to have repaired the gear assembly power steering.when the contact retrieved the vehicle, the noise was worse than before the repair.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they repaired the steering shaft.the vehicle operated normally, but the noise recurred.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer a third time and they replaced the intermediate steering.the noise returned one year later.the vehicle will be taken back to the dealer on may 30, 2009 for a diagnosis.all of the repairs were performed under warranty, but the fourth repair will be at the contact's expense.the failure mileage was 41,465 and current mileage was 64,103.
2006 pontiac g6.consumer writes in regards to steering wheel locked up while driving and other vehicle issues.the consumer stated while driving, a message light and alarm went off simultaneously while the steering wheel locked up. The consumer had very limited steering capabilities. By the time she was able to get the vehicle stopped, she had no control of the steering.the consumer stated the vehicle was supposedly repaired due to a recall back in october 2014.
Electric power steering failed while making a left hand turn.
Power steering failure occurs regularly. Steering will surge while driving and the power steering will not initiate upon starting the vehicle.no accident yet, but i am concerned that it will disengage while i am driving.
Power steering wheel lock when driving. *dt
As of recently my 2006 pontiac g6 has been having steering issues.the car was bought early 2007. Either the wheel was extremely tight to turn, or the power steering light came up on the radio display.i took the car into a chevy dealership (since pontiac is no more) where upon inspection they stated that my intermediate steering shaft was faulty but 'fixable".the part was taken out, cleaned, lubed up, and placed back into the car according to the technician.i was told that the problem was going to happen again as i was leaving the dealership.partly due to being in a rush, i didn't question this but brought it up to my boyfriend who then called the dealership for clarification.turns out there is a class action lawsuit for this particular component in the car.why isn't this being addressed by the media/to the pontiac owners?!!? looking online many others have the same issue with the same car/same year! i am fortunate enough to have the issues while driving short distances but what if i was in the car on the highway and this happened?! i'm a tiny 100 lb girl - there would be no chance of me controlling a car like that for a length of time without power steering/properly working vehicle. This is so dangerous and it's actually making me consider purchasing a new car which i so don't need right now but for my safety will find a way to make it happen. I was such a huge fan of gm and now my opinion is changing.it's really sad that they can't notify their drivers of a possible fatal occurrence.especially with everything going on the car industry, they could remain loyal to their drivers.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 50 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle lost power and stalled. Additionally, the security system engaged and the electric power steering and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 95358554395b. The failure mileage was 200,000.
My son was driving and he couldn't turn the wheel back as he came out of a curve.this resulted in the vehicle being wrecked and totaled.
Purchased my ga sedan in april 2006 as a new car with 7 miles.at approx. 15k miles, noticed a popping noise coming from the front when making turns or accelerating after a hard stop.took it to the dealer, was advised that a bolt used to correct this service issue was on backorder.while waiting for that part, approx. 2 weeks later, noticed that the abs and traction control warning lights came on while driving, then later when starting the car.came on sometimes and sometimes not.returned the car to the dealer, reminded them about the popping noise in the steering, and waiting now for them to call me to say they have repaired the vehicle.last issue which i have not addressed yet is the panoramic sunroof.it creaks when temps are cold, and sometimes will malfunction when opened, if you have it open in the first position, then try to close it, it will open to the fourth position. Had to turn it to another position, then return it to the closed position for it to close.
Power steering locks up while stationary and while in motion. Dash board begins to chime while this happens.
Power steering failure without provocation. Problem started while driving on the interstate and during a lane shift the power steering went out almost causing an accident. The problem continues on and off. It is my wife's car i no longer allow her to drive it due to the fear of it going out on her and her inability to control the vehicle.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 and i have been having an issue with the power steering constantly going out on me.i almost had a serious accident on the highway when the power steering light came on and the dinging sound as well.i have a monthly car payment for 5 years to pay on this lemon and from what i understand from numerous online complaints it is something can not be determined and can not be fixed this has been going for at least 1 year since purchasing the car and the dealership would not fix the car since it did not appear to be an issue the would cause the car not to run....what am i to do when i can not drive the car to get back and forth to work but make sure the car payment is made to the finance company they got the loan through.this is not fair.update: no money to fix the problem.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 55 mph, the steering wheel shook uncontrollably. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and turned off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and able to drive normally; however, sometimes the failure would persist. The contact also stated that the engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.
Power steering on 2006 pontiac g6 doest work the repair was too costly and i am 81 years old and cannot afford to fix it and the dealership said not covered under warranty there should be a recall there are too many complaints and this dangerous for anyone.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6.. I read that there was a recall from april 25th 2007-september 25th 2007 in which it was closed. My car is having the same problems as the recall in 2007 am i able to still get my car fixed without cost to me...steering electric power assist system.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the contact was driving 50 mph the contact noticed that the power steering light appeared on the dashboard, moments later the vehicle no longer had power steering. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 90000. Updated 04/13/10. *ljupdated 09/21/10
The power steering in my pontiac g6 does not work consistently. After i reverse out of the driveway and then try to turn the wheel it is often very tight. The power steering light comes on and the car locks up completely. Restarting it helps but constantly restarting a car in the middle of turning is a safety hazard. More recently instead of locking up the power steering of my car has been so loose that i feel i do not have control over it. From one day to the next i do not know how my car will handle, and i am concerned for my safety, especially with snow coming. When i brought the car into the shop, i was told, "there is one of three things wrong with the steering and to fix it would be expensive. Our suggestion would be to drive it until it gets even worse and then bring it back to be fixed. This is a common problem with the 2006, g6's." i don't understand why this has not been recalled. It is dangerous. I was really excited about getting this car. I love the features and don't want to get rid of it, but i no longer feel that i have control every day. The power steering varies too much.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While in reverse, the power steering seized and the vehicle crashed into a pole. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The dealer diagnosed that the torque sensor assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6.today i drove to the store and back aprox. 10 miles.while driving home i noticed going around a curve that i could not turn the wheel.a few moments later the car dings and the clock says power steering.if frustrates me that gm does not think this a safety issue.also the vehicle does not alarm until after the power steering goes out.a little advanced warning would be nice.i have 3 kids and this is our only vehicle.i don't have 1000 to fix it.would a gm executive like to come and take their kids to school in my car that is considered safe?i think not.
The contact ownsa 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the steering goes to the left whenever she is driving. The steering cannot turn to the right and the steering is very hard to turn. The steering column rattles with a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replace the power steering motor and intermediate steering shaft in september 2007.this failure is happening again but contact have not taken the vehicle to the dealer as yet. The failure mileage was 73,000. Updated 3/8/10 the dealer replaced the power steering motor and intermediate steering shaft. Updated 05/20/10.
Power steering on pontiac 2006 g6 goes out...then might return after sitting .
I own a pontiac g6 and my power steering locks up in the car. It happens now every time i drive it. I actually tapped into a car because i couldn't control the steering.thank goodness it was only tap - it could have been worse. Why isn't this being recalled?
Pontiac 06 g6 gtp sedan i have a shaking in the steering wheel from 55 to 65 and i've got multiply things fixed to eliminate it from wheels balanced, replaced a bad tire, replaced a bad rim and still no signs of stop shaking that last component can only be the steering and the price to fix or replace is ridiculous and im 19 yr old trying to stay in school and i buy a gm car cause my parents have owned many gm vehicles now its just as bad as a foreign vehicle gm you should fix a faulty part on your vehicles cause your reliability is going down the drain by ignoring your loyal customers complaints.
I was backing out of my driveway, everything seemed okay until i put the car in drive and my car chimed and the 'power steering' message showed up on the dashboard. I just purchased this car less than a month ago from a dealership, and had no warnings of steering problems.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering unit malfunctioned without warning. The steering became stiff and difficult to handle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Power steering keeps going out and have to keep restarting my car but still hard to turn wheel sometimes happens almost everyday its the power steering assist motor.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gtp. The contact stated that when attempting a turn, the steering would become very difficult to maneuver and smoke was emitted from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised that there was a leak in the power steering fluid and that the power steering line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
I was backing out of my driveway and all of a sudden the dash light concluded there was a problem with the power steering so i pulled back in the drive with great difficulty steering. I am just glad i was at home or even worse, i could have been driving with my children.
Steering failed while attempting to turn from highway onto an interstate ramp.while braking the steering response became erratic and car spun into the guard rail.no personal injuries during the wreck; however, car body damage was $3300.no previous steering failure had been experienced.gm dealership indicated power steering control module (22837369) was cause for steering failure.gm dealership replaced this module to return power steering to service and charged me full cost of parts and labor.
Power steering keeps locking up at low speeds. My daughter is pretty small and can not turn the steering wheel. Something need to be done by gm. 135000 miles.
Power steering failure.
I have 2006 pontiac g6 that is giving me problems. My warranty is over and all repairs are out of pocket. Within the last month i have had to replace, battery, front brakes and rotors, rear brakes, wheel bearing and last but not least, the steering rack. Pontiac obviously has a problem with the steering rack. I have viewed several complaints and we are all having the same issues: loud noises when turning, clunking, car pulls to right while driving, unable to turn the steering wheel when it is cold out.
I am financing a 2006 pontiac g6 gt.the power steering goes in and out.bought power steering fluid but could not find where to put it.googled pontiac g6 hoping to figure out where to check the power steering fluid and discovered that many other consumers are having the same problem.i feel that general motors should have to issue a recall for this problem immediately.
While driving to work i notice my service air bag sensor went off. My vehicle only has 64,601 miles on it.
Several weeks after purchasing this vehicle, i was slowing down to make left hand turn when, without warning my power steering cut out. It was all i could do to keep the car under control until i stopped it. After turning it off and starting it back up, it was fine. My wife had it happen to her driving straight down the highway. I do not think she would be able to make a turn with it. She has to drive this car to work every day and that plays heavy on my mind. After hearing it happened to her again today, i took it down to the local pontiac dealer and they said they would repair it friday morning. I do not think i should have to pay for a obvious flaw in the steering system, but this car is going to kill one of us eventually.
My power steering goes in and out.when i start the vehicle, it usually is working.as soon as i make a right turn the steering turns violently and the power steering goes out.if this happens at speeds over 5 mph, it is very difficult to control.luckily, i have not been in an accident yet, but am feeling the longer i allow this to happen, my luck will run out.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving, the steering wheel seized and could not be turned. As a result, the contact almost crashed into a house. The contact had to use excessive strength to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.
2006 pontiac g6 power steering not working properly. Indicator light is coming ondashboard. Steering wheel is moving by itself while standing still and moving. Steering feels like it is grabbing/jamming at times and sometimes no power. Took it in for service, was told computer was adjusted, worse now. Makes noise, vibrates,grabs. Just out of warranty. I believe it is dangerous to drive. I have heard many complaints about this. Why isn't there a recall? not being able to steer the car is a very dangerous problem.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 (4 cylinder).i have problems with the steering going out on the car.this usually happens during warmer weather.i will be driving, i will hear a warning chime and the computer system will indicate that there is a power steering failure on the digital dash display.then i can feel the steering go out.i can shut the car off and it will sometimes reset the steering.other times i may drive without power steering for a few days before it will resent.it sounds very similar to the steering issue that recently caused a gm recall on the cobalt, g4 and g5.i've read of numerous complaints similar to mine on the g6 as well, but gm failed to include that model in the recall.this failure can take place anywhere from several times a day to once every few days.
Power steering malfunction with onboard computer notification.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving in reverse, the driver noticed that the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The driver continued to experience the failure while driving at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. When attempting to make a turn, the power steering warning light illuminated, the steering wheel seized, and excessive force was required to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering wheel torque input sensor was faulty.the vehicle was expected to be towed to the dealer and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering).the approximate failure mileage was 93,245.
Steering wheel would not turn it locked up.
2006pontiac g6 3.5l v6i too had this problem with the clunking noise when turning, i understand it has electric servos, instead of hydraulic steering pump. The next years they went back to hydraulic, proving there was something wrong with the electric steering, therefore 06 models should be recalled.
My power steering has been randomly going out in my car for about 2 years. I have not had the money to fix it so i have been waiting for gm to recall it. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.
Had the car check because the power steering light came on, couldn't detect.now it's doing the same thing and the power steering went out for a few seconds.put the car in park, turned it off and the power returned once the car was back on.today, november 19, 2013, the power steering light flashed again.i recalled getting a letter a while back, if there is something wrong with the power steering why didn't they just do a recall.in the event you have to get this problem fixed then you can submit a claim form.why didn't they just recall the car.i have my car since 2005 and it has been service on a regular basics to assure that it is in property working conditions. I've kept the oil change, brake repairs, etc.now the steering is giving a problem.
I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 in 2008 with 22,000 miles. A year later my power steering just went out. I took it to the dealership where i purchased it and they reset the steering system. Later in the year it went out again and from that point everytime i make a right turn the steering goes out.
On may 30, 2011 i ([xxx]) was driving west bound on interstate 90 / u.s. 20, between the i-39 south exit and the south alpine exit. At approximately 17:30hrs. My 2006 pontiac g6 lost it's power steering. I had very little control of the vehicle at this time. So i immediately exited at the s alpine exit wondering if the vehicle could make it. I was able to pull into the phillips 66 gas station upon my exit from the highway. There i waited for a tow.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Power steering failure after not driving car multiple days.turning off the car & turning back on sometimes would get power steering working again.has failed three times.
I was making a turn when my steering wheel stiffen and on my display panel power steering displayed on the screen. Every time i try toturn my steering wheel the message comes on the display panel and the steering wheel becomes tight making it very hard for me to make any turns.
I was driving down the street this morning, the 14th of october, 2019, when out of nowhere my power steering went out. The car was pulled to the side of the road. If i would have been driving any faster (as i was only going around 30 mph) i more than likely would have been thrown over the side of the hill. My power steering returned when i restarted my car but i can't drive in fear that it will go out again.
We purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 for our son. Over the past two months, we have noticed the power steering fails at different situations. Obviously, this car does not have power steering fluid but electric. According to reports, this is a repeating problems with the g6's. Is there an active investigation for recall on this problem?
Steering 50000 miles ball joints are shot are you kidding never heard of this maybe 100000 plus miles on any car.need watch dogs on these foreign parts thesefront steering parts made in piilpplies???? we put on these gm cars buy american buy hyundai 10yr 100000 miles warranty im trading mine in might get clunker price this lost will be cheaper in long run than paying out of my pocket to keep this pontiac g6 safe. All these complaints on steering problems no one cares???
Service engine soon light illuminated, clunk, knock or rattle noise from front of vehicle when turning steering wheel regardless if the car is parked or driving on curves, turning, or going over bumps at both low and high speeds. Car pulls to the left and has a constant vibration/shake which can sometimes be very violent throughout the entire car and completely disable it! a constant loud squeaking noise when applying brakes or when driving at low speed can be heard. A ticking or knocking type noise coming from the engine or transmission area may subside in hot temperature. Panoramic sunroof leakes a wind rush noise. Intermittent long crank or no crank with a delayed start. Headlamp and backlighting have low visibility or inoperative. Gearshift indicator light occasionally comes on or flickers. When doors are locked the locking mechanism may not release by key or remote and i have to crawl inside from the trunk in order to unlock the car. The climate control does not engage/ push air on setting 3 but works on 1 2 and 4. The famous "monsoon" radio has horrible sounding speakers as if blown however they are not. I have seen more than 1 certified mechanic for these problems. I have paid a lot of money repairing steering, brakes, rotors, alignment, tires balanced etc. However problems are still occurring in my very recent purchased g6. Now i see recalls have been issued but according to gm website my vin# is not listed as being recalled. Well apparently it does and should be recalled for replacement repair and reimbursement since pontiac/gm are completely aware of these issues and recalling cars with "certain vin numbers". I have bought non-american carsuntil now with no problems other than standard maintenance. This is my first pontiac/gm and sadly i am beginning to wonder if i made a mistake by not staying with non-american made cars.
Bought a 2006 pontiac g6 about 6 weeks ago, drove it for about 5 weeks then the power steering light on the dash came on dinging, husband tried to find where to fill up the power steering fluid, no place it's electric.went to visit a relative 4 hours away leaving from the mall one night light came on again dinging and lost all power steering.just thankful wasn't on a sharp turn as i would have lost control.power steering light coming on all the time now but haven't lost power steering since but really nervous about driving it as i never know if it will happen again.have had it to the garage for a scan and it says position sensor and torque input sensor problem. No one seems to know how to fix the problem for certain and even if they do try replacing the steering column it doesn't always work.there should be a recall on these cars to have them fixed before someone like myself gets hurt or causes an accident with someone else.i will never fully trust this car again.something needs to be done.asap.
Coming off of the highway the cars steering wheel locked up and would not let me turn it nor would my brake work. The car did a complete 360 and smashed into the guard rail on the side of the highway.i was only going 40 miles per hour and all of the road conditions were clear. There were no cars around me and prior to the accident i had all control of the car. For additional detail, the mechanic and dealership stated that when they plugged the car into the electrical code finder that they could not generate a code that showed the wheel or car locked up.
Pontiac g6 steering defective. Makes popping sound at low speeds. Developed a serious shake felt almost like wheel was coming loose on front end of car. Steering pump shut down and lost control of car near miss head on accident. Driver in opposite lane veered out of way just in time to avoid head on crash.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 that has faulty steering. I was going around a turn at 45mph and my steering gave out and i couldn't move the steering wheel as i was going around this turn. Thank god there was no one coming the other way, otherwise it would have been a serious accident. Several occurrences happened like this and my mechanic can't seem to find the issue. On a website called g6 owners forum, i was reading through different people's experiences and there are hundreds of people dealing with the same issue with different years. I have also read that there was one death involved with this very issue and many injuries reported. I really think gm/pontiac needs to step up to this issue and schedule a recall to protect the owners of current gm vehicles.
My 2006 pontiac g6 have not had the recalls of n140152,14v224...by search of the vin ..now the power steering light flashes on radio service center on and off...i am wanting to know how to have this fixed by recall before it's to late..this happens all speeds turning and when vehicle is on
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the power steering motor failed and needed to be replaced.the necessary repairs were made; however, the power steering warning light continued to illuminate.in addition, the steering wheel would make a grinding noise when turned in either direction.the failure and current mileages were less than 70,300.
Whenever i go to make a left turn the electric steering goes out all the time and the steering wheel shakes nothing yet since i have seen recall stuff about it.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
While driving on the highway,my sensor came across the radio and stated 'power steering'. When i put my foot on the gas and began to turn the car, the steering wheel was very stiff as if it was locked. My steering was unable to lock, therefore my car had to be towed home because it wasn't drivable.
My daughter's 2006 pontiac g6 power steering failure.power steering problem indicated on display. I have seen this reported by others.when is gm going to correct their mistake?
I purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 3 months ago....a couple of days ago while i was driving with my 3 children the power steering went, i turned the car for a few minutes, i turned it back on and it worked again. I gave gm my vin # and they said that there was no recall on this car, but why would this car do this,it only has 108 km on it and if other pontiac g6 were be recalled with the same defective problem why would my car not qualify. Just a note, that this was a scary situation and could of been a lot worse if i was on the highway.
I own pontiac g6 2006,and i have been having power steering problems!!my steering wheel completely blocks after few attempts to park, i took the car to the dealership twice they keep telling me that s normal!!i have to restart the engine to be able to move!!!i m scared that something might happen while driving!they cant fix the car because "everything is normal". I called gm and see that i m not the only person haspower steering problems!!thank you
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. I noticed my on the display of my radio it said power steering.i didn't think anything about it and turned off the car and back on.that seemed to have cleared it.i then drove 3 1/2 hours with it and no problem.i get back to austin and now whenever i turn it on it is intermittent on when it will display the "power steering" message. When it is parked it is fine most of the time.when i pull out of the driveway then it starts with the power steering message and makes it so hard to steer.i can barely get back into the driveway with it.i believe there should be a recall on this type of vehicle. I have eto get the car towed to the dealership and look at it, but since pontiac is aware of the faulty part then why do i need to pay for it out of my pocket?
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 with electronic power steering. The steering rack failed approximately 15 months ago while the car was under warranty. When it failed the car became difficult to steer in one direction, the rack was replaced by gm. The rack has failed again and now literally locks up to where you cannot steer it. There are hundreds of complaints of this on the internet.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 15 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired for a previous recall for the steering; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
2006 pontiac g-6 i-steering shaft needs to be recalled. I have had mine replaced to fix a thud in the steering of the car. Also i have not had this issue but many others and people i know have and this issue and it should def. Be recalled. The chevy cobalts and pontiac g5's were recalled for this why not the g6?the power steering can be faulty on this car going out and can cause a car accident. Think about it if your driving doing 60 to 70 mph on the highway and you can't control or steer your car not only is that scary, but a car accident can happen!!
Steering wheel started shaking badly in my hands making it difficult to maintain direction. Took it in to dealer and he replaced the power steering motor. Car had slightly more than 29,000 miles on it. Cost of repair: just over $500.
Power steering shuts on and off computer on car shows power steering code code for the power steering torque sensor is gone bad car will have no power steering for long periods of time shimmys on freeway while driving from power steering moving different directions mechanic looked it over and torque sensor code is coming up code co545
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving the power steering warning light would intermittently illuminate on the instrument control panel, and then the power steering would fail. She contacted the dealer and a technician stated that she would have to pay $240.00 for a diagnostic fee to determine the cause of the failure. The ford manufacturer has not been contacted. The failure mileage was 64,000.
I bought this car in august of 2009.within two months of owning it the power steering went out while driving.the power steering system will go out while in the middle of turns and is very difficult to continue in turn, making this a very dangerous situation.this failure happens every day.i can no longer drive with my grandchildren in the car because of the danger it presents. I know there have been many complaints about this, and today i was quite disappointed to see that my 2006 g6 was not on the recall list. How can you leave off a car that has the same problem as the ones being recalled?the previous investigation states it was due to insufficient manufacturing.protect the consumer, and do the right thing here.
Steering locks up,steering wheel jumps and jerkswhen turning the wheel.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized. While making both left and right turns, the steering wheel became difficult to steer. A dealer was not contacted about the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 170,946.
My 16 year old daughter was on her way home after a school function. The 2006pontica g6 power steering locked up completely. She was able to pull over to the side of the road. A male friend was able todrive the car the last 5 miles home with out power steering.
I had a clunking noise on the left front of my vehicle - i took it in for an oil change and had the shop review steering issue - ball joint was bad replaced same along w/ lower control arm and completed and alignment - also had new tires put on vehicle then a popping noise occurred when turning to the left, my car even jumped the track at a car wash and i had to reverse out of the car wash and hold my steering wheel throughout the entire car wash. I then took to a dealership and was determined i needed to have the intermediate steering link replaced, power steering motor and stabilizer bar link replaced - damaged parts have been disposed of.
My 2006 pontiac g6 has a problem with the steering column in which it starts making a loud clunking noise when i turn.the steering column has to be lubed every 3 or 4 months just about and that gets very expensive.this is a 3 year old car and i should not have to be taking it to the dealer every few months and paying money to have a steering column lubed.this will be the 3rd time since i bought the car, less then a year ago that i have had to take this car in to have the intermediate shaft in the steering column lubed.i've noticed on the internet forums that many, many people also have this problem and the shops i've taken it to have said that they have had a bunch of these cars with the same problem.
Power steering light on.gm pontiac customer servicebeing unprofessional.recalls have been issued on similar autos.
Clunking sound again when turning steering wheel right or left, previous repair by dealer under warranty ( replacement of electronic steering box) for same problem sound fixed issue only to have it return now one year later!understand steering problems are an issue with this model!!
We bought the car in 2015 and just recently the power steering went out while driving nearly caused a crash. I looked and found that there was a recall on the power steering motor. I called pontiac and they told me the repair was done oct 2014 almost a year before we bought it. And pontiac is saying that it is not covered because it was already done. How is it that pontiac isn't responsible for the same thing even if it has been fixed for a few years and then the same problem starts up again
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving at 20 mph, the power steering seized as the power steering light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled. The contact restarted the engine and the power steering resumed normal functioned. The vehicle had not been inspected by a professional. The dealer advised the contact that the vin was not included under the nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Power steering locks up.have to shut off and restart several times before it unlocks. Very unsafe.first time it happened i was backing out of driveway.has happened several times since.have researched problem and seems that many people with same car are having the same problem.i no longer have warranty but feel it should be covered by gm due to manufacture defect.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. When driving she experiences difficult steering. The dealer was not contacted.the vehicle will not be taken to the dealer until the vehicle is recalled for the failure. The failure mileage was 44000. The current mileage was 44747.updated 12/07/09. *ljupdated 12/08/09.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at 40 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated followed by the sounding of the power steering warning chime. Months later, the contact noticed when starting the vehicle that the power steering would independently lock. The contact would play with the steering wheel until it became operable. The dealer reset the control panel. On her drive from the dealer, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for further repairs or diagnosis. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 61,200.
Power steering failure, causes steering wheel to move on its own, and can create an uncontrollable situation while driving down the road. Noticed that it was difficult to maintain vehicle control within the lane of traffic, and is an intermittent problem. This problem occurs daily, and gm is aware of this problem on other cars such as the pontiac g5 of which is has issued a recall. When i called the dealer, my vehicle is not involved in any recall. To correct thedefect, the vehicle must have the electric motor on the power steering replaced which involves removingthe steering column and total approximately $400 in labor plus the $300 part. This should be a recall item, as i have seen on a simple google search numerous complaints about this same issue. Gm appears to be aware of the issue, but is waiting to be forced to take corrective actions.
Luckily for me i was in the process of exiting my driveway and made it to the end.as i was operating my vehicle, i suddenly heard a chime. My first instinct was to see if my seatbelt was connected.then my steering wheel jammed. And i didnt understand what was going on, so i braked and as i reached to turn down my radio to pick up my cell and ask someone what that could mean, i saw on my display the words power steering. So i revered back into my parking area and exited the vehicle and began making phone calls.long story short, gm is giving me the run around and lies. I have it in writing and voice messages where they state they will pay for a tow and a rental, when it came time for the tow today i called the numher provided for me, that i read back as i wrote it down, and it was a false number.i emailed gm several hours ago about this and have not recieved a response.my appt for my car is 10 am tomorrow and i have no way to get my car there other than drive it, which is unsafe.additionally, i have it in writing where a member of gm customer care stated my car is safe to drive i just need to use extra caution to steer. Thats like telling someone to sleep with a stranger, its safe but he careful you dont catch a disease.
Power steering failure.difficult to turn wheel... Comes and goes... I thought i needed power steering fluid, but apparently it is electric??took to goodyear and they said take it to the dealer... I took it to the dealership 6 months ago and they said that this was normal?? they said at lower speeds the steering is more difficult and this was normal.but it only does it sometimes, how can this be normal.i do not remember exact date i took to dealership.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact powered off and restarted the vehicle, but the failure recurred numerous times. The contact called wentworth motors chevrolet at (139 franklin st, dansville, ny 14437, (585) 204-0905) and was informed to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,444.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 gt and have had the "power steering" light come on while driving and my wheel locks up completely and i cannot turn it. The first time this happened then the light only came on. So i finished my shift at work and then drove to auto zone to buy fluid. On my way there, the wheel locked up and i was driving on a busy highway, unable to turn off of it. Finally i put my car in neutral, turned it off, then turned it back on. I was able to drive it to buy fluid but the power steer is electric in g6's. I was told that my entire steering column needs to be replaced and i'm no longer under the warranty by my dealership. I've been researching different sites online and many, many people have had this problem with their g6's. This is a serious and very dangerous problem considering the steering wheel of the car locks completely and will not turn while driving it. I don't have $700+ to get this issue fixed and i refuse to pay for an issue on my car that is clearly the manufacturer's mishap considering many, many people have faulty power steering. This is an issue that needs to be resolved before pontiac is the new toyota and begin causing deaths because of it's faulty vehicles.
Receiving notices from gm about recall #14116 but no dealer has the parts to fix the recall notice.recall says sudden loss of power steering possible and would like to get repaired. Local dealers have no solution and simply says the mfr. Has not sent the part.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 gt.previously, steering problems included loud sounds and a faulty steering rack.the steering rack was replaced around 4000 miles after my 60k warranty.i am mentioning this because it seems that many g6's have this same problem along with many similar/same area problems.now my steering is beginning to lock up and it is very difficult to turn out of a parked position, eventually it goes away.it seems that this problem has also been a large complaint w/ g6 owners.i believe the nhtsa has looked into the issues before, but i believe it was too long ago.some of these problems seem to take a little time to occur and when the study was done less g6's were on the road/the ones that were had less miles.i am urging that these issues really get looked at again.g6ownersclub.com/forum will exhibit many complaints and how many smaller steering issues there are that possibly assist in/lead up to the more serious issues like steering lock up.these things are gradual. So many people shouldn't be out so much money on random steering issues with a 'new' car.it shouldn't cost so much money to ensure safety in a new car.it should be expected.i don't want to end up turning my car through an intersection and the steering decide to lock up.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle, he noticed the power steering light on the instrument panel accompanied by a ringing sound. On one occasion, the power steering malfunctioned and he had to steer manually. The contact turned the vehicle off and restarted which seemed to reset the power steering. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the dealer but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was 28,764. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
Pontiac g6 2006 i just bought a used g6, and noticed a clunking noise in the steering, taking it to my own mechanic tomorrow, anybody found a remedy for this? it has 77,00kms. Apparently i have 36 days from certification if it is a safety issue.
Power steering quit working will driving...hard to turn and drive..
I was going around the corner at about 30 mph lost control of steering, hit the brakes and slid into the guardrail bounced off and came to a stop sideways in the roadway then a truck hit the front driver side of the car causing further damage.
Thursday , october 8, 2015 i was driving my car and suddenly the steering wheel jammed. I almost hit 2 cars .on the car board appear "power steering ". At general motors ' s dealer service they put me to pay 860$ for fixing the power steering issue .
My 2006 pontiac g6 loses power steering at least 5-6 times per week. It usually kicks back in after restarting the car several times. Approximately beginning in january of 2009 the steering column would make a popping noise when turning. Then about june of 2009 the warning came on "power steering". Within a couple of weeks of the warning the power steering began going out. I am concerned that it may go out when my teen is driving. We have also had issues with the electrical system in general. At times the electrical goes out completely in the dashboard.
While driving in a sharp curve my pontiac g6(2006) loss power steering and wheel became very stiff to turn and to handle the vehicle itself, no accident or injuries since i was not driving very fast, i could manage the situation but it got me by surprise totally unexpected. The problem has not been resolved i understand its a very common complain in this cars with a little research online.
This is the 2nd time i have had a problem with my steering wheel jamming up while the car is in motion on the highway, which is a very scary ordeal.the 1st time it happened i almost hit a city bus and had mi infant in the car. Called gm which advised me if it was the steering column assembly which they fixed in april 2013 now it august 2013 in im having the same problem i was on the highway in my steering wheel locked up on me out of no where, i was going 65mph which steering the car was very difficult to do while other cars are going at a fast rate i was scared for my life. Called gm once again had my car taken to a shop now i was told it was the motor in the steering wheel and that is not covered or on recall.. I have seen so many complaints about this same problem over the internet and gm has not done anything about it... Gm wont do something until someone dies. But i will be going to the bbb, help me [xxx] and starting a petition something must be done so i will take matters into my own hands.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was stopped at a stop light and had just come down the off ramp from the highway where i was going up to 65mph.as i started to turn right the wheel would not turn and the power steering light came on.thankfully i was close to home and did not have my 6 year old child in the car because if i would have gotten hit it would have been on the side that she sits on.after looking into fixing the issue and seeing all of the complaints about this very same issue with the pontiac g6 and learning that gm has done nothing about it...i am wondering how much money they will have to pay when someone sues them because of a fatal accidentthat was caused by a known issue.this power steering issue was also a problem on the pontiac g5 according to reports and the g5 has been recalled.is it going to take multiple fatalities for this car to be recalled?i can only pray that this does not happento me or anyone else for that matter.it is obvious how dangerous this issue can be when you are driving and the car just does this out of nowhere.then when you get in the car to show someone else it does not do it.a person can never predict when this might happen as there are no warnings or symptoms before it happens all the time.dangerous and life threatening.i will not let my child ride in this car anymore because of this problem.i bought this car because it was not foreign and i want to support products made in the usa.next time i will think twice about that especially if my life will be in danger everytime i get into the car.gm you really need to do right by your consumers and recall this car before multiple lives are taken or changed forever because of permanent injuries due to a malfunctioning of the car.this is one of the scariest feelings ever not knowing when the power steering will go out.where will i be next time and will i be able to turn the car or get off the road before getting into an accident?
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering failed. The steering became difficult to maneuver and a humming sound emitted from the steering column. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the transmission slipped and the vehicle accelerated while in first and second gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 122,000.
2006 pontiac g6 makes a clicking noise coming from steering column when turning. Power steering light then flashes and locks up, causing total loss of control in steering the vehicle in the snow.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at approximately 5 mph exiting a parking lot, the power steering seized. The contact stated that the power steering indicator illuminated. This was a recurring failure. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician performed unknown repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 148,361.
Due to a previous recall for my pontiac g6 i brought my car to a pontiac dealership to have the corrections made. When i search by my vin number there are no open or new recalls present. Yet over the past month while driving my information display on the center console will chime and display "power steering". I do not notice any changes with the functioning of the car when the display appears. I have pressed the info button once it appears and it then goes away from the display and no other functioning appears. I am concerned that the part that was replaced previously on a recall is malfunctioning.
Sudden loss of power steering while driving on a city street. There is a recall for this issue when i checked my vin online it was not apart of the recall.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering failed, causing the contact to merge out of their lane. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the contact was informed that the failure could be related to a module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 88,500.
I bought a pontiac 2006 from carmax in july of this year 2009 and had no problems until october of 2009. I went to the local gas station and got gas when i turned the car on i noticed that the power steering light was on and the wheel was extremely hard to turn. And i couldn't even find the place to put the fluid in at that time. I turned the car off and turned it back on and the light had gone off and the wheel was back to normal. I've since learned that the place where you put the fluid is located on the drivers side way down towards the bottom. I'm not sure but i do believe this is a recall issue. What if this had happened while i was driving with my two children? i called carmax and they told me that i would have to pay $75.00 for them to look at it and if it was a problem with the power steering my extended warranty would cover it. I don't feel that i should have to use my warranty or pay the $75.00 on this as, i'm seeing a whole lot of other people are having this issue with this car.
I was making a turn out of my apartment complex when i noticed a power steering light display on the radio screen. I figured it was a little low on fluid. I was at the lights waiting to make a left turn and then a right to the local gas station to purchase some power steering fluid. The light turned green and i proceeded towards my turn when the vehicle locked up on me. There was a car waiting for me to turn into the lot or pass her. I couldn't make the right turn in the gas station. But luckily i was not driving fast that i was able to slam my brakes and come inches from hitting her suv. Of course as anyone would be she was irate. I put the car in park (p), stepped out to apologize but she would not hear it and drove away. I got back into my car, placed it back into drive (d) and was able to stop fifty feet from the entrance of the gas station. I checked under the hood for able 30 minutes or so find no power steering reservoir. I decided to go back home and look online and notice that i am not the only one having the same issue. There was no property damage but i hope there does not have to be one in order to have someone issue some proper help when the problem staring right at them. I have a 2006 pontiac g6 gt over 60,000 miles, well passed any bumper to bumper warranty. Plus i had the vehicle checked at a gm dealership for suspension and steering issues before and found no issues before, which is why i just dealt with the popping sound when i would the wheel when backing out of my drive way.
S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from constituent re for information letter regarding three separate issues with pontiac g6 (power steering, shift cable and wiring corrosion) and lack of solutions from general motors (gm).
2006 pontiac g6 has numerous problems with the steering column. Consumer states that the steering wheel will lock at any time while driving. *njthere was also a knocking noise in the steering. The dealer replaced the steering gear, steering column and wheel. The consumer stated the steering was noisy and it still continues to freeze up.
I have not been in any accidents (thankfully) however; within the past 4 months i have had to replace my steering module and just last week my ball joint and control arm. These are expensive and are very necessary to fix right away. I have a hard time turning my steering wheel at times and when i seem to turn it makes an odd noise. The dealership said it was fixed but at times i still feel something is wrong and it scares me because i don't want anything bad to happen. I have talked to the pontiac dealership and they say there isn't anything that can be done. This to me isn't right and i do not feel safe with my steering seeming to go bad often.
Steering has failed on my 06 pontiac g6, the gear & core return was replaced one year ago at 23,000 and now at 51,700 miles it needs to be replaced again! the steering locked after leaving the dealership that was more concerned who was going to pay for the repair then my safety. The steering locked and caused a minor accident. In 30 years of driving i have never had to replace a steering gear or core return, much less two in one year. Update (10/2/08): when the steering locked up i had no control and hit a cart. I have a $1000 dollar deductible and had mentioned that i am struggling a little and have not got estimates as i can't afford to get it fixed. No other vehicle was involved and no accident report was made. When i went to the dealership for the repair on the steering colum, he would not look at it until i agreed to sign the paperwork stating that i would pay the 100.00 deductible. So, i had to drive away and i am still driving the car in this defective state.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 and for the past several months the powersteering has been going out.i can pull over and shut the car off and then turn it back on and sometimes it will reset.however, more recently that is not working and if i am driving on the highway i have come very close to having a wreck.the powersteering goes out at least 4 times a week and the days it goes out it continues all day long.i am afraid this is going to cause a very bad wreck.i had the problem looked at by a mechanic and he said the only thing he could do was replace the whole steering column and he didn't suggest doing that just yet.this is something that really needs checked out before someone dies from an accident.
Clunking in steering...unsafe.
I am writing about our 2006 pontiac g6. It had already had the recall (#14772-electric power steering) work completed in 2016 when we experienced some steering issues. On october 29, 2018, the very same part that had been replaced in the recall failed again, pulling my husband into oncoming traffic as he was returning home from work. Fortunately, he avoided causing an accident. We have talked with two different dealerships, the one that did the original recall repair, and one we trusted to better deal with the issue, and also with gm, who i first tagged in a tweet, then through messaging on twitter. They opened case #8-4778293416. I had some medical work done recently, so the work has had to be put off longer than we prefer, but once we took the car to dinsdale chevrolet in grand island, nebraska, it was determined that the very same part that was replaced per the recall was what needed to be replaced again, and it will cost us $715 to get the repair. We have researched online, and learned that many people have also had the recall done properly, and had the part fail again, only to learn that gm will not honor the recall a second time.now, if this is a known problem that required a recall, but the 'fix' is only temporary, they are not really 'fixing' the problem, are they? that's like more of a bandage, not a repair, if you ask me, and every other person who has been placed into a potentially highly dangerous situation. It would be interesting to find out whether people have lost their lives as a result of this 'temporary' repair. I'm angry that gm is making a conscious choice to not honor this recall repair, and i feel they should be held accountable for a failure of one of their parts, especially since it was already found to have a defect.i am attaching the service order for the first recall work that was done. I can provide the tweet messages if requested.
Power steering has gone out in our 2006 pontiac g6 three times now. Once while driving under 25 mph and twice while parked in a parking lot. It happens about once a week. You hear dinging and the display reads "power steering" the wheel becomes almost impossible to turn. The only way we have found to make it go away is to park the car and turn it on and off. We have not had the money to take it to the dealer to see if the problem can be corrected.
The steering almost gave out and making noise. The whole steering electric system needs to be replaced.
I am coming to you because i had my car serviced 04/23/2015 to have two recalls fixed and it was ok for a couple of months when again the power steering started to malfunction again now its worst than before as soon as i start the car the steering wheel gets so hard i can`t move it i even hit my other car while backing out of the drive way because i lost all control of the steering wheel. Gm is sendind me to the same dealer to get a diagnostic but i was informed that it has to be paid out of my pocket wich i find it unfair because they are the same problems i was experiencing before now i have stopped driving my car because i am afraid to have a worst accident. The campaign id number for the recall is 14v153
On or about june 2nd, i was driving my 2006 pontiac g-6, when a rotwiller dog jumped in front of me so i slammed on my brakes, the car did not respond properly at all, i didn't stop , andi spun out and did a 150 spin and hit an embankment. I missed the dog, but wrecked my beautiful car. I have never wrecked a car in my lifetime,i wrecked everything in the front of my car. My front bumper plate, energy absorber, lower grill right, lower grill left, emblem, right inner fender, right front bumper retainer and fender, right inner fender cover, front lower bumper filler, front lower air dam, plastic retainers upper, plastic retainers upper and lower, plastic retainers lower radiator, right radiator support bracket, radiator cap, cooling fan assembly, coolant, freon, atf. I no that i'm an excellent driver, and after that day i didn't have a car for 3 monthes. I was devastated. The car accident left skid marks on the road, so a person can pretty much read the entire story of accident. I feel my car did not respond the way it was supposed to. I feel that the car's recalls have everything to do with me slamming into an embankment, i could have died that day because the car doesn't respond correctly.
2006 pontiac g6 74,000 mileselectric steering major issuelast saturday, june 5, 2010, i was on my way home from work and as i was nearing my residence, the steering became harder to control. Luckily, the major issue didn't occur until i was in my driveway, in which the car was completely non-steerable. I am by no means a weak person, so this lack of steering is completely unacceptable. On tuesday, june 8, 2010. At about noon, i was heading to lunch and coming from a stoplight, i had no steering what-so-ever, i was required to restart the car mid-turn in order to not run off of the road. This is a very dangerous problem that gm apparently doesn't care to resolve. It is obvious general motors cares nothing at all about the people who buy their product.i am thoroughly disappointed, so much so that i purchased a used 2005 mustang gt as a replacement car. I need to have the pontiac g6 fixed, because i am selling the car, i do not wish to be killed by my own car! i was not injured or killed but i am very very tempted to click the "were there any deaths or injuries?" checkbox because i already know that gm doesn't care what happens to its loyal customers... What a shame!
My mother-in-law has received 3 recall notices this year pertaining to this vehicle &, so far, gm has not provided the parts to fix the problems. The pertinent nhtsa campaign #'s are 14v153000 & 14v224000. My daughter is considering buying this vehicle, so i am, understandably, concerned about these problems being fixed. Anything you can do to alleviate this will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
The contact called on behalf of his mother who owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while his mother was driving approximately 15 mph and making a right turn, the power steering failed to operate as needed without warning. The contact stated that within an hour of the failure, the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact stated that at the time of the failure, the driver lost the ability to steer. The driver depressed the brake pedal until she was able to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed but was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact became aware of nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering) and the expanded nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was then shifted into neutral and shut off. The steering functioned as normal upon restart. The failure recurred once. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 112,368.updated 02/15/12*lj
While driving my g-6 pontiac to work, i tried to turn the corner, & i had a sudden loss of power steering assist, & went into the oncoming traffic because i couldn't turn the wheel hard enough.i received a letter in the mail from pontiac which stated that the power steering assist is covered under a special coverage program.my car did not qualify because it had to many miles.i feel this is a safety hazard & should have been a recall instead.you have issued a recall on the 2007-2009 mazda3 and mazda5 power steering voluntary safety recall .have you not gotten enough complaints on the g6 pontiac, or does it take a lot of accidents or loss of life for a different vehicle to get the same recall.i had to spend $708.00 to get my vehicle fixed.i should not have had to put out that kind of money.i didn't get any satisfactionfrom general motors corporation, but i do hope you consider also making the g-6 problem a total recall.
I drive a pontiac g6 2006, and on my way home from work the power steering went out. Ok so i bought fluid to add to the car come to find out it electric power steering. It saysyou are suppose to take it to the dealer for service. I checked the net and come to find out im not the only one that had this problem. Lots of people been having the same problem. Mine would go out on me and the start working, and go out again. No wreck yet, thank god. But i went to the dealer and had to pay $837 to get it fixed. I just bought that car that's another down payment. I read some where that they are looking in to it to see if there will be a recall. I hope so because that on such short notice broke the bank i was calling around for money.
Scariest incident in my life, lost steering of the car as i turned into oncoming traffic (45 mph). I had to use full muscle and weight to turn the car out of the path of oncoming traffic. Someone with less muscle would have resulted in head on collision. This incident is related to gm's number for this recall is n140115. I do not think gm is taking this seriously.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at 35 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel had become very loose and while braking, the steering wheel would shake from left to right. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 59,000.
Took my car to dealer for recall 141152--after i waited along time for parts.recall-13036--completed they claimrecall--14116---claims at first--parts not available--oops then later he claims he found some in the back!recall--14152---completed they claimwhen we drove the car off the lot it still had shift problem----later found out the transmission pan was leaking,took car and had fluids re-done at jiffy lube.as the days went on the car would not go into gear--it was undriveable in 10 days. Car sits in driveway now and won,t go into any gear.called pontiac talked to senior advisor who said the same as the dealer----well we only fix recall stuff we do not look or check other things.so i recalled dealer who said " well bring in the car and we can check it out for $80and if it transmission it will be $3000/4000 extra.so i did the recall items as told--and a car that was running good before i took it in , now is in driveway with power steering problems and won't go into any gear.as both the dealer and pontiac said " well now it becomes the consumer problem not ours-we did the recalls".well i guess they fixed the safety issues---if you can't drive your car you have no chance of having problems, so your safe! i will file a complaint to other agencies etc.i am disabled and on a fixed income and this being my only car, cannot fix the car at that price!
The car looses electronic power steering when driving. I have to pull over and shut the car off. Sometimes it will be ok until i lose power again. This is very dangerous and shouldn't be happening if there is a potential crash situation involved.
When making turns from a stop you can hear a clunking noise in the steering.also, the car has a floating feeling to the steering, as if it isn't in control.
Steering problems 2007-09:vibration in steering wheel when turning, knocking when turning and lost power steering in jan 09.car was at dealer 3 times and hopefully now it is fixed - repaired under warranty but many people do not have the warranty and are having to pay this out of pocket.this needs to be recalled before someone is killed or injured.folks are losing power steering while driving.also just had a new transmission put injan 09 - also under warranty.
Wife was driving then power steering shut off wile driving. Power steering appeared on info screen and the car dinged. She was very scared i called my dealership and was told my car did not have a recall that it was only for the 05 g6 and "some" 06s but not mine well guess what mine should be... If anything happens to me or my family cause of this i will own gm just like the others they need to include this recall to all the 06 g6s.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a loud clunky noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (thompson sales company, 1555 e independence st, springfield, mo 65804) where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Steering locks and hard to turn and headlight dims while turns steering wheel
Steering failure on my 2006 pontiac g6 sedan with 35,000 miles.steering is not "locked" but is nearly impossible to turn.can not turn more than 1/4 turn of the steering wheel.no accidents but any sudden maneuvers or lane changes are impossible.there are already complaints filed with gm on this issue but they never initiated a recall.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While attempting to drive in reverse, the steering wheel became hard to control and would not turn. She then shut the vehicle off and restarted it. The steering wheel began to function properly. On a separate occasion, while traveling at speeds of 15 mph and attempting to change lanes, the steering wheel became difficult to control and would not respond. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle onto the emergency lane. The engine was shut off and restarted to reset the power steering. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were contacted to report the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.updated 5/17/2010 * cnthe consumer stated the steering went out the first time after she placed the vehicle in gear.updated 05/20/10.
My car power steering just started failing out of nowhere wen i was getting off a parking lot and almost hit a car due to it not working properly...i read on the interner to see what was wrong and many people have been having the same problem as i am now please fixs it this is dangerous!! :/
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while at a stop light and the light turning green, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver then seized as the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the waited a few minutes and was able to drive to her resident. The vehicle was later taken to steve moore chevrolet dealer, located at 9325 south blvd, charlotte, nc 28273 where it was diagnosed that the power steering torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure and informed the vin was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 214,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 5 mph the power steering wheel light came on and the steering wheel locked,once the engine was shut off and turned back on the vehicle functioned normally. The diagnostic code was s150. The failure has occurred 3 additional times. The failure mileage was 54,511 and the current mileage was 55,000. Updated 07/07/10.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 with 67,000 miles on it.after a few months of a scratching, gravel-like sound in the front end, the power steering indicator showed up on the electronic read-out panel on the dashboard.we added power steering fluid.approximately 6 weeks later, the power steering indicator showed up again.we poured another bottle of power steering fluid into the engine.approximately 2 days after that, the power steering column locked up while driving.thankfully, i was not far from the house, fairly early in the morning on a 2-lane road.i pulled over to the side of the road and filled the engine with yet another bottle of power steering fluid (i started carrying an extra bottle with me, just in case).the car ran fine for about another 10 days, when the indicator light came on yet again.then we started doing some research and discovered our 2006 pontiac g6 is in good company with nearly 200,000 other defective models boasting power steering problems.i've owned three cars with more than 200,000 miles on them and were older than 20 years old, and never - ever - had to replace a steering column!! the repair set me back more than $900 and i'm very frustrated, as this seems to be a defect with many g6 models of the same manufacturing year.
Lost steering resulted in horrible car accidents
Upon starting car there was a chime and "power steering" message on dash display. Vehicle extremely difficult to operate/control as the steering is heavy--no power at all. Parking and turning at low speed nearly impossible. Took it to the dealer today for steering column replacement per tsb. Was told by dealer this failed to correct the issue and that it might be the ps motor. Am being told the ps motor is not covered by tsb, nor is the diagnostic fee, but gm should cover as i've seen numerous complaints in forums.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The contact stated that during winter months, the steering wheel became inoperable. Additionally, the contact mentioned that the steering wheel would shake when the motor was running at start up. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired. The failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000.
A couple months after i purchased my vehicle i got a recall for power steering asst. Letter. I took my car to gm to be repaired and its still not right. Yesterday steering wheel started grinding and vibrating to the right. Today i have no power steering at all. I was driving when it strted vibrating and i wasnt aure what was wrong. I made it home aand went to go to the store today and started up my driveway and had no power steering.
As i was exiting on to an off ramp the steering locked up and i lost control momentarily at the same time not being able to slow down. The car eventually spun out and slowed down on its own. Then i waited and started it back up and it went.
2006 g6 steering clunking when i turn.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the message "power steering" displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (hubbard chevrolet, 2635 north main st, hubbard, oh) where it was diagnosed that the steering torque sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle was serviced in 2015 per nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering) for the same failure. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 173,080.
Power steering went completely out as a was turning a corner and has not came back on since...in repair shop now waiting on estimate of repair cost.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. I have been experiencing intermittent problems with the power steering unit. The electric power steering goes out with no warning. It has happened to me several times and seems to occur more frequently in warmer temperatures. I was nearly involved in a head on collision when this happened to me while making a left hand turn at an intersection. I took the car to my local dealer and they informed me it could be in excess of $1000 to repair. I have investigated this problem and have found hundreds of complaints about this year and model of pontiac, all of which occur between 55,000 and 60,000 miles. My car has 57,000 miles on it. Still gm refuses to acknowledge the seriousness of this defect by issuing a recall. One would think with $52 million dollars of americans tax dollars in their pockets that they could take care of their customers. This isn't about bailouts though. This is about putting families, mothers and childrens lives in danger. I am sending this in hopes of this agency being able to do something with gm to hold them accountable and force them to rectify this situation before more people get hurt or killed. This isn't a matter of a poor paint job here, this is a very serious safety issue involving the steering components of a car. I appreciate your attention to this matter.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the power steering malfunctioned and the wheel became very hard to maneuver. The dealer was contacted and notified him that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 180,000.
Power steering loss has been experienced twice in the past nine days. An audible chime sounds and the dic indicates power steering. Steering became very rigid and i swerved into oncoming traffic as i was not prepared for the loss. Shut the car off, started it again and it seems fine. First time it happened, nine days ago same thing. Shut it off, started it again and it was fine for a week then it did the same thing again. Took picture of dic to date stamp the incident.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the power steering light flashed and the power steering malfunctioned, making the vehicle difficult to steer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,500.
This vehicle has 3 recalls for everything that shouldn't be transmission power steering and brakes...the power steering just gives out without warning!
Steering failure...almost had a major accident but recovered car in time. Reported to dealer.
Power steering is going in and out during driving
I purchased a used 2006 pontiac g6 on april the 3rd, car ran great no signs of any problems, took it to iowa on april 29th and made good trip up there. The morning of april 30th while driving down the highway at the posted 55mph speed limit, the steering wheel began jerking to the left, getting worse by the second, it then locks up and is almost immovable. Got car to safe place and looked at owners manual to check pump for fluids, was not in area as indicated in manual, as a matter of fact there is no pump at all, it is electric, which the manual says nothing about. Called gm, they set up a tow to nearest pontiac dealer. On the 3rd of may car was towed to pontiac dealer. Dealer later called and said it was a faulty gm part. After doing some research online it is apparent that this is a very common problem with the g6, as well as the g5 they have recalled as of march 2010. Gm needs to recall this, before someone gets hurt. I am lucky i was not in a heavily populated area and not hurt or hurt someone else. Gm didn't want to admit this is a problem but even the dealer said they know there are problems with the electric power steering.
Recently, i saw an article from a local news station regarding the attorney general going after local car dealerships for not disclosing or fixing recalls for cars sold off of their lot. I purchased my car in february 2015, with no knowledge of any issues or recalls. Upon placing my vin number into the nhtsa website, i discovered that i have three recalls that have affected my car, having to do with the brakes, transmission and power steering. My car has had issues with its brakes from the get-go, i even went back to websmart to have it fixed with my warranty. Mere weeks after getting it "fixed", the issues returned and i'm not sure if it has to do with this recall or not. My power steering has gone out on me three times while driving, in the little over two years that i have had the car. I am not sure what to do regarding this and could use some help. Thank you, matt.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.at 3,486 miles, the steering gear began to make a clunking sound.the vehicle failed to steer properly and the contact experienced difficulty keeping the vehicle straight while driving.the vehicle was taken to a repair shop seven times, but it was only repaired correctly on two occasions.the vehicle was diagnosed as having another issue during the other five visits.the contact has all seven receipts for each repair regarding the steering failure.she feels that it is a safety issue because the vehicle needs to be steered properly in order to stay on the road.the current mileage was 82,586 and failure mileage was 3,486.updated 3/27/09 there was a noise coming from the front suspension when going over bumps in the road. Updated 03/31/09.
Started driving the car and power steering goes out.
The power steering keeps turning off on my car. Ive noticed there has been a recall on these cars in the past however mine doesnt seem to bein the recall. Why is this?? its very hard to steer the car without power steering. Is there anything i can do to get in on this recall for the power assist recall??
The power steering locked up while driving with my teenage daughter and my one year old grandson.
This morning i was on my driving to work and as i was pulling on to the highway, my power steering locked up and i could not turn my wheel very well! because, i was already turning, i was able to get it to the side of the road before any cars were to come. At that point, i was unable to turn my wheel nor did i feel comfortable going any further on the highway. I then called a person and got my car to my local mechanical shop where it currently is now. I do not feel safe in this car and don't feel that the extended warranty is proper. I think it should be a full on recall for the power steering. Obviously, gm knows there is a problem which is the reason for the extended warranty but to not have it as a full warranty is ludicrous. The fact that people's lives are at risk and this has happened to many people is nonsense not to have a full recall. I have done research on this issue and it is a very common problem. I'm not sure how many complaints is needed before it is corrected but i would sure hope it would not take a horrific accident for this to occur. I have 111000 miles on my car 11,000 over the criteria and very upset isnot being taken care of by gm. This is very disappointing and not to mention and most importantly, dangerous! thank goodness i've been driving for several years and knew what to do but there are too many young kids out there that drive this type of vehicle that are not experienced drivers and will get hurt because a major function of the vehicle goes out and no fault to anyone except the automotive company making the vehicles. I would have the gm people/ nhtsa people who make the call to recall to think about their own children or family and how they would feel if something happened to them because the power steering went out at a crucial time and had no control over the vehicle. Again, very disappointing not only to gm but to the national highway safety for not deeming this as a serious problem and having recall sent out.
Power steering locks up.it occurs almost everytime i start my car.i have to restart my car multiple times.nothing has been done to correct the problem.car only has 52,000 miles on it.
The power steering has gone out on my 2006 pontiac g6 without warning. There are several complaints prior to mine some involving wrecks. My vehicle is all i have to transport me back & forth to work & i'm terrified. This vehicle has several other issues including the camshaft sensor, blown struts but none as dangerous as the power steering going out. There need to be a recall of this car before someone gets hurt.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 when starting the car the power steering light comes on and when driving the car the steering wheel shakes violently i have been reading consumer reports and what i have found is scary the prob doesn't get any better i was told i needed to replace the steering column but several people said the prob returns after 3 to 6 months i have also read that the steering can go out while driving the car leaving you helpless in this death trap i fear since i am a woman that if this does happen i fear for my safety.
Was attempting to get out of a parking space, lost power steering. Brought to my mechanic who diagnosed code co545.this happened at least one more time since then.gm says this vin not under recall for this problem despite other 2006 pontiac g6's being under recall for exact same problem.refused to help.they said maybe in future this problem will be part of a recall.such callousness.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required to turn the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 45 mph, the contact attempted to turn right and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was driven back to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
My vehicle has had at least power steering assist failures since new. It was repaired under recall the last time it was worked on and performed as expected until my daughter was driving it home from work one evening and once again the steering went out. This happened while she was driving at between 55 and 60 mph, and could not steer the vehicle to get off the road. Since then i have taken it to a dealer and talked to gm and pontiac about the issue. They all claim since it was repaired under recall and almost 2 years have passed since the repair was made that i am on my own. They refuse to help or make good on their repair claiming that they apparently are alright with a new part failing at about 24 months and about 50,000 miles as they state since the recall repair. Given the history of the problem, i feel i am being unfairly ignored in my request for repairs to be made again under the recall since apparently the installed parts were defective.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, 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 and was able to drive normally, but the failure recurred three times while driving down the road. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.
2006 pontiac g6 - power steering locks upalso, turning makes a terrible noiseoccurs periodically.........have to stop car (which can be difficult with no steering), turn if off, and restart it.........then steering works again for awhilevery dangerous.have had several close calls..........being rear-ended and causing pile-ups!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated whiledriving at speeds of 30 mph, the power steering warning light flashed on the warning console immediately followed by a loss of power steering abilities. The consumers husband was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and drove over a curb. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The contact stated she observed numerous complaints on the internet pertaining to the loss of power steering in her same year, make and model vehicle. The contact believed the failure to be a safety-related defect that existed in her vehicle.the failure mileage was 50,000.updated 11/03/10 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at her son's expense. Updated 11/04/10
Parked car was doing fine came to get in car air bag on passenger side front seat didn't come on then it came while driving then driver seat belt light keeps coming on and turning off for a while then pops on again while driving passenger seat light and air bag stays on when passenger leaves car and flashes saying to put on seat belt but no passenger is in car this all happened out of nowhere it does not detect that someone is buckled up in driver seat and doesn't detect when someone leaves passenger seat it all happened at once the steering rack makes a popping noise and we told the dealer about it and the looseness they sad that car has no open recalls on this vin but certain others of this car does.
I was driving on the highway at 70 miles an hour when my power steering warning showed on my radio display then within 30 seconds my power steering stopped working completely.i have a 2006 pontiac.g6
I have had my pontiac g6 for almost 6 years now, very close to paying it off and now i am having trouble with it. Earlier this year i had the faulty catalytic converter. Luckily i was able to have that replaced free of charge. Now nearly six months later i am having problems with my power steering. Like before researching it online i discovered that this is a serious issue that some have been able to have replaced free and others have went through a terrible nightmare. I was on my way to work this morning and was turning out of the parking lot of where i live when suddenly power steering came up on the menu and my steering wheel locked up. With force i was able to maneuver the car over to the side of the road and turned the car off. When i turned it back on it was fine. Luckily there was no on coming traffic or there would have been a serious accident. I'm having the car looked at first thing in the morning to determine what is wrong and what is covered. I'm having serious doubts about my vehicle and where will the faulty parts end? i hope the next one will not cause my death or someone else's. Gm needs to fix this!
Power steering message is continually coming accross my radio. I've taken it to a chevrolet dealer and i was told there is recalls for this on my car but gm tells me there isn't. I know i only had 1 recall done on my car and that was for my brake lights.
Power steering went out and car became unstable causing my car to wobble and unsafe to drive couldn't get it repaired was told there was a recall on car and parts. Almost wreaked my car when power steering went out on the interstate and was almost hit by 18 wheeler had to call for someone to assist to get car home. Unable to drive safely.
Power steering went out on my car while i was driving. At first i thought my tires were low, the steering wheel kept jerking a little. My tires were fine and the problem stopped. The next day it started again but this time the power steering light came on. It was very difficult to steer my car, good thing i was still in my garage when it happened.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel seized and the warning indicator began to illuminate. The contact turned the engine off and upon restarting the steering functioned normally. The identical failure occurred two different times. In addition, the front driver's seat partially detached from its frame. The contact planned to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis and possible repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.
A few weeks back, my car started flashing "power steering". I was obviously concerned, but was hoping it was just a fluke. Shortly after, it got more and more frequent. Then, one day, i go to leave in my car and notice i have no power steering- awesome. Just as the warnings got more frequent, so did the loss of power steering. I'm a girl and find it near-impossible to drive in these conditions. I called and emailed pontiac only to find out there is "no current recall" on this issue. I find that extremely hard to believe when there was one on their g5 and on the cobalts. After a short time on google, it's quite apparent that i'm not the only one with this issue. I read one woman's complaint where she stated it began going out while she was driving- if this happens to me, i don't know how i'll be able to handle it...
Front end clucking noise dealer said steering assembly was faulty, no recall just a service bulletin for the repair.many pontiacs are having this problem.when turning from a stop or going over bumps i hear a loud noise coming from the front of the car, both right and left side.
2006 pontiac g6. The power steering light comes on and the power steering is lost. This happens at high and low speeds. I am seeing this is a very common problem with this model. It happens at random times. Very dangerous!
I've received but can't locate documents indicating that the steering column in 2006 pontiac g6 has problems.the steering column freezes up and i can't turn my steering wheel when i'm driving and has almost caused accidents.this has been a big issue and dangerous, in fact everyone refuses to drive my car due to this issue.it's especially bad during the fall, winter and spring searsons, not so much during the summer.i have my grandkids in cars and am so afraid they will be injured.
Just talked with the dealer about the return of the clunking noise in my pontiac g6.had my car at the dealer two years ago and they repaired the problem known as the steering intermediate shaft.unfortunately, for me they only warranted the replacement for one year.probably for their own benefit as gm obviously knows about this problem and has done nothing to fix it.the service manager's reply to why i had to replace this againcars do break down.what kind of response is that?now i can't afford to replace this again, and could potentially wreck my car if i don't, but have no choice.this is a major safety issue and the manufacturer has not corrected the known problem for years.as a consumer, this is not right and they should recall this problem.i mean how many times to i have to have this fixed before it becomes a recall?
I have a '06 g6 gtp sedan, and my son has a '06 g6 gtp coupe.we have both experienced problems as described by others-clunking ,clinking at parking speed. Gm has known about this problem,and yet has refused to act on a solution at the dealer level.data suggests no fatalities, = lack of action.driving skillfrom my fellow pontiac friends, thankfully saved them. Please, please help us,,,,,
Last year my 2006 pontiac g6 started making this popping sound everytime i turned my steering wheel.i took it to the dealership where i purchased my vehicle.they stated that it was my intermediate steering shaft.they had also stated that this was a factory defect.however i ran into the problem of my warranty company refusing to replace until it failed.the dealership told me that it was safe to drive.last friday i was pulling into my drive way and my steering wheel locked while still in drive and moving and power steering flashed across my radio screen.i called the dealership again and on the following monday they had my car towed to the dealership.the intermediate steering shaft and torque sensor had failed.i would definitely consider this a safety issue.had i been driving down the highway i could have been seriously injured.when i picked my car up i noticed the steering still was not right.they stated it was registering a heat sensor code for the power steering motor.they also stated eventually i would have to have it replaced, however yet again the warranty only covers this when it fails.why has no one recalled this vehicle.it has more problems than i cant count.i no longer feel safe driving my car.
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the power steering suddenly malfunctioned making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The contact indicated that after turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine the vehicle operated as normal for approximately 2 miles before the defect reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign number 14v153000 (steering). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced that the same defect listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000. Jft
2006 pontiac g6 sucks. The steering pops, brake always squeak eventhough i replaced the rotors and pads, and lose power steering. A week out of my extended warranty and they will not cover it. The same dealership where i brought 4 of the 5 cars i owned. All were gm models. I stood along that brand until now. I hope it totally goes out of business. Do some one have to die before this issue gets solved. Toyota is fixing their issue. American cars, service, and quality sucks. Never again will i buy gm cars.
Power steering problems with 2006 pontac g6.it difficult for a mechanic to detect because once the car is turned off the steering reset.i was driving down the highway an my steering locked.i could have caused a major accident.i freaked out.
Power steering went out making car very difficult to steer, if not impossible, causing the driver (my daughter) to be unable to steer and strike a parked car.airbags deployed.in early june 2014, i received a recall notice from gm (pontiac) for their recall notice number 14116.however, the vehicle was totaled in the crash, and there was no recourse on my part.
Steering dashboard lights come on and power steering goes out while driving. Had diagnostics done by dealer. Diagnostic shows problem with powersteering and powersteering motor.totally locks up. Have to pull over to a safe place, i have toturn car off and then restart it....this happens a few times a week.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving 40 mph, the contact noticed that the power steering locked up.a warning indicator illuminated, which stated that the power steering was failing.the contact was able to pull the vehicle over safely.she turned off and restarted the vehicle and the failure did not recur.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they determined that the power steering sensor failed.the repair would cost $700.the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 53,000 and current mileage was 53,200.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that intermittently while driving the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, then there was a loss of power steering.difficulty or the inability to steer while driving increased the risk of a vehicle crash.he was in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer to determine the cause of the failure.the failure mileage was 58,000. The current mileage was 63,000.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6.i pulled my car out of the garage and started backing out of the driveway.the wheel was impossible to turn, then the screen stated "power steering"come to find out, the power steering is all electrical and there have been numerous complaints on this model car for this problem.i use my car to transport vulnerable adults for work and god forbid if i am driving and the steering goes out and kills my client. There will for sure be a lawsuit if this does not get recalled. How dangerous.i will be bringing it in to get i fixed, but should not have to pay out of my pocket for a default on pontiacs end.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 4 cylinder with approximately 75,000 miles. I left the grocery store today and as i pulled out into oncoming traffic the power steering failed and locked up and caused me to run onto a curb and almost collide with another vehicle. I reached a stop sign and cut the car off and restarted it. The system reset itself and i regained power steering for about 2 miles. As i got close to my house, it failed again. I contacted a parts dealer and was told that they were unsure if it was the pump or steering column and that i did not have a warranty but there had been alot of complaints about the g6 having similar problems. I think this is a very serious problem that should be taken care of immediately. As a consumer, i am concerned that gm is ignoring this problem. Please help. A recall is in desperate need!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. When the vehicle was restarted, the steering wheel operated as normal. Approximately fifteen minutes later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired.the failure and current mileage was 54,000.
The power steering goes out every morning or when you turn car off , then restart it. I was backing out of parking space and it failed, i could not turn the steering wheel, a security officer was able with his strength get me out of the middle of lane in parking lot. I then turned car off and on several times and it just so happened to release itself.we just drive to and from work in fear of it going out if i stop at store for groceries. It has gone out on highway, we stay clear of those too, we can not enjoy our car because of this problem, parts that have failed the car should be replaced in a recalltrying to save to fix.hoping it would be recalled as the g5 has been. I have been a loyal pontiac customer and have never had a problem of this magnitude.the right thing to do is to recall.i would remain loyal if this happened. I pray no one gets killed before something is done.
I bought this car when it was 2 years old and it was fine till about 6 months ago not the power steering assist has completely quit. There are over 400 complaints on ntsb website, please explain to me why i have to pay 800.00 to the dealer to get this fixed. There should be a recall today!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel seized causing the contact to crash against a parked vehicle. The power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning. The failure recurred sporadically.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the vehicle however, the contact was not aware of the exact repairs. Most recently, the power steering assist failed. The contact turned the engine off and restarted when the failure corrected itself. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
Power steering going out when turning left on a pontiac g6.
Power steering locked up. Dealer told me it was the motor and they would fix for free then called back 2 days later to say that it wasn't that motor, it was the module. Now we are responsible for fixing this even though this is obviously a manufacture default.
Pontiac 06 g6 has power steering issues, and steering shaft issues. The power steeringis very hard to steer , some times it wont steer.it locks up and is always very tight.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt.while driving the vehicle off the dealer lot at approximately 2 mph, there was an electrical failure with the power windows.in addition, the cell phone charger fuse continued to blow out.the dealer stated that they would make repairs under warranty.there was bubbling in the paint job that was also repaired under warranty.whenever the vehicle is started, the stereo changes from xm fm to am.the screen for the xm radio is blank, the clock is always behind, and the fuel gauge never works properly.it is difficult to tell exactly how much fuel is in the vehicle.the engine ticks periodically and it sometimes stalls upon starting.the nuts in the door loosen every two weeks and make a loud clunking sound when they are coming loose.there is also something wrong with the power steering.the failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 18,000. Update 09/10/08 *cwthe power steering failed and was replaced, but it still was not right.the drive shaft began to unusual noises. Updated 09/10/08.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while attempting to steer the vehicle, the power steering failed.through online research, the contact discovered numerous complaints regarding the power steering and how it was a common issue for his year, make, and model vehicle.the vehicle has not been diagnosed for this issue.he feels that the vehicle is unsafe because it is difficult to steer and could cause a crash.the vin was unknown.the current mileage was 63,936 and failure mileage was 63,934.
I have a 2006 g6, noticed the popping sound in the steering at 40k miles and had it replaced. Now at 75k miles, there is a grinding sound in the steering and it shakes bad when coming to a stop or even slowing down. I drive interstate and have a 3 month old baby with me and am extremely upset by what i am reading. Gm needs to do a recall on these vehicles asap before someone is killed. I purchased an extended warranty from the dealership that covered the intermediate shaft. I will be bringing it to a dealer this week to have the rest of it looked at.
For approximately six months the brake lamps have been staying on at times even when the brake pedal is not depressed. The brake lights would go off and on without depressing the brake pedal. Beginning on september 12, 2009 the brake lights stayed al the time. On september 18, 2009 took the vehicle to the gm dealer to correct the problem and the brake pedal position sensor was replaced.problem was corrected for two days only. Presently the brake lights remain illuminated as soon as the car is started and remains on.called pontiac and was told my vin was not covered by the recall.also had problems with the loss of power in the electric power steering.this began just after having the vehicle for 7 months.the power steering would loss power randomly. Approximately two or three times a week the power steering would go out.by restarting the engine, the power to the steering would almost always return.a few times the engine had to be restarted several times.
Loss of power steering assist due to failure of the torque sensor on 2006 g6. This the exact same problem that the 2005 pontian g6 had a recall on. This has now happened twice within a month.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the power steering failed and the warning indicator illuminated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering assist torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,000. Updated 05/14/17*ljcontact wishes to be reimbursed for 2nd repair from recall #14116.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact was concerned of a failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 156,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the contact's wife was driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel jerked and became difficult to maneuver. The power steering and esc warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to chevrolet buick gmc cadillac of murfreesboro (960 john r rice blvd, murfreesboro, tn 37129, (615) 645-1075) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was repaired per the recall and provided case number: 8-3808185085. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
As i was driving my steering wheel locked up and it was almost impossible to turn the wheel. It happened on a regular side street as well as on the highway. My steering wheel also has a knocking sound/noise coming from it when i make any left or right turns.my sister has the same exact car.she informed me that she received a recall letter about the steering and her car was fixed but i have yet to receive a letter for my car which is the same make, model, and year.i have also been experiencing issues with my car when i accelerate from a red light, stop sign and etc. It feels like a jerking/pulling motion when i accelerate, as if it is trying to change gears... Every time i take it to the car shop, it never does it when they are test driving my car. So it is difficult for the mechanic to pinpoint what i am referring to, which is frustrating.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 3.5. The power steering is starting to go in and out. When turning at times it gets really hard to steer.
Making a right hand turn at an intersection the power steering stopped working, chime sounded and "power steering" appeared on the info screen. Car was hard to steer. Continues to go out intermittently when turning.
Before i bought the car i heard a clunking noise in the steering when i turned the wheel either way.i told the dealer that there was something wrong with the front end.if they fixed it, then i would buy the car.the dealer said there wasn't anything wrong with the car.not 6 month later i was pulling out of a parking lot and my power steering stopped working and i could not turn the wheel.i pulled to a safe place and called my fiance.we were looking at the book and it said to check the power steering fluid with an illustration of where to check. After about 20 mins we gave up looking because we couldn't find it.turns out this car has electrical powersteering.i had the car towed and called the gm corporate to complain about the problem.i spoke with dennis and he said there was nothing that can be done unless i had complained about the problem before.i told him i had and gave him the background.after all the run around you can imagine i called the local dealer and told them what was going on.they said they would check the car out free of charge for me and let me know what was going on.they called back and said it was the power steering motor and rod.dennis at gm corp said he has done all he can and would have to forward to a district specialist.in the meantime the dealer called me back and said he would fix it free of charge.case# 71-783266100 was then closed with dennis at corp.this is a serious, well documented recurring problem with this car and should be a recall.
Steering wheel tightens as if it's really hard for myself to turn it,some days when starting car afterwards the steering wheel goes back and forth by itself then the steering wheel will listen where it's i say too easy to control,everyday it seems to be different i can go 2-3 days where it's easy to control then all a sudden for a day or two it stays super hard for me to turn.there days where i jus don't drive it cause of how it's really hard to turn the wheel,i don't get to leave town ever in it because afraid of it possibly locking up on me causing me to wreck,it's my only vehicle can't afford another one and defenitely can't afford to fix it.ive been told there was a recall on the steering for 2006 but i googled it few times and found where there was no recall i was looking forward to the recall...i purchased the vehicle feb 2019 off a friend of mine and he says the steering had an issue he didn't have time to mess with it so...
My power steering goes out.i can usually stop the car and turn it back on and the power steering comes back on.i was having this problem at least 3 times/week and i was told by an auto shop that the rack and pinion needed replaced.however, i did some research and felt that this wasn't the reason for the problem.interestingly, i replaced all four tires and the problem appeared to be solved for several months.however, in the last two weeks, the problem has again recurred approximately 3 times.this happens after the car has been parked and sat for 4-5 hours.once again, if i restart the car, it has released the steering wheel assist.however, that didn't happen today and i drove approx. 3 miles with no power steering.update (10/5/08): since the repair (replaced steering column assembly), i have had no further problems.
Message displayed on dic stating "power steering". A few days later it went out while driving making it incredibly difficult to turn at lower speeds.
Power steering on my 2006 pontiac g6 has been a problem since i purchased it.it makes a popping noise when ever it is turned left.when the car is cold and just started sometimes the steering wheel will move on its own left and right for a few seconds.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start. The contact also mentioned that the power steering assist failed while attempting a left turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was complete loss of power steering assist with the illumination of the warning indicator. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally without the warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 8/5/13
While driving the wheel will stutter and turn by itself and begin to lock up and lose power steering. The car was already looked at and torque sensor was replaced from a previous recall but the problem still remains and the dealership will not change again. I fear i will lose control of my car.
I have a g6 and it has a major power steering problem and ithas gotten to the point i wont even drive the car anymore. You can be driving and it will pull you off the road or into oncoming traffic i almost went into the creek and that is when i parked it. I just wonder how many ppl has to be hurt before they recall these cars. Im basically making a payment on something i cant even drive. I have had to replace the seatbelt sensor and the idle armand i cant plug in the cell phone charger because it blows the fuses every time i do. And there has been times that when i went to put the car in park i would not go i would have to turn off the key, restart the car and then put it in park.i would advise ppl not to buy these cars. They are a hazard and not safe at all. They are just a money pitand an accident waiting to happen.
The steering becomes hard as a rock and i cant turn the wheel because it is so heavy. While i am on the highway my car shifts to the left, and i am afraid for my life. Why is there no recall on this. This is ridiculous.
About a month ago i noticed intermittent power steering failure. It usually occurred when i was slowly backing out of my driveway or a parking space. When this would occur it was obviously very difficult to turn the wheel, i would then put the vehicle in park and restart it. This seemed to fix the problem for a while. Within the last couple of weeks the power steering is going out daily under these circumstances and now goes out occasionally while the vehicle is moving forward. It seems to only happen at relatively slow speeds such as making a turn, however i am very concerned that this will also happen at higher speeds. I understand that this was an issue on earlier years of this vehicle and i hope this problem will be resolved. A mechanic told me i should report this to you as he has seen it many times with my type of vehicle. He also told me that the repair would be around $750.
I recently purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 in may (approximately 33,000 miles). Shortly after the purchase my husband and i noticed a popping sound coming from the front of the car. We took it in to the dealership and they said that the steering shaft just needed to be lubed. Needless to say the problem never went away. Lately when i turn on my car the info center reads "power steering." my husband and i did the research and found many complaints about this same thing. I read a blog on motortrend.com that said the nhtsa was investigating the power steering failure. So, i am writing to you so that you have at least one more complaint about this faulty in the pontiac g6. In addition, i would also like to add that when driving this car i no longer feel safe. I appreciate all the effort i know you are putting into this investigation. If you need any additional information or input please feel free to contact me via e-mail.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 20 mph and attempting a turn, the contact experienced a loss of power steering for five to ten seconds. The vehicle continued to operate normally and the failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 se. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated with the loss of power steering assist.the contact had to utilize extreme bodily force in order to maneuver the steering wheel.the failure recurred several times and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the power steering module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer would not assist with the repairs. The failure and current mileage was 115,000.
Upon driving the g6, a popping noise began coming from the steering when turning the wheel. The noise is present when not moving, when moving at low to moderate speed while turning, and while going over bumps in the road. It appears to be related to the steering or intermediate shaft, which is a common problem and acknowledged problem by gm. Overtime, this can be a very large danger when steering is compromised.
During the normal course of driving on a surface street at 45mph my electronic power steering failed on my 2006 pontiac g6 3.5 liter coupe. This almost caused a life threatening accident and danger to other motorist. I am having it towed to dealer. After this arrogance i have noticed a great number of similar complaints on line some with very different outcomes.will this be investigated? what course of action is appropriate?
While driving around a 25mph curve, power steering failed without warning, causing loss of control at the end of the turn. Because of the loss of control, i hit a guard rail. No injuries or airbag deployment.
At first the steering wheel would be stiff.we would restart and it would be ok. Then in idle the wheel would shake. Now there is no power steering at all. Very hard todrive with no power steering. Unable to drive without repairs.
2006 pontiac g6 3.5 v-6 52,000 miles.electric power steering motor suddenly went bad, hard to steer vehicle, loss of control without serious effort.2005 g6 were provided with extended warrant on this issue.still a problem in 2006 model with no assistance from gm.had a certified gm warranty that does not do anything in area of steering coverage.spent $556.00 out of pocket to replace electric motor.i could not drive it as it was.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle sporadically lost power steering ability, which increased the risk of a crash.the dealer was notified and a representative acknowledged that it was a common failure for his year, make, and model vehicle.currently, there is no current remedy to resolve the issue.the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 15,000.
I purchased this car from a dealer in may of 2011 and a week after purchasing it, i heard a clunking noise from the steering.took it back and they replaced the intermediate steering shaft.i had 70000 miles on it at the time and now 5 months later the same problem is back.i have only put on 4000 miles on this vehicle since it was replaced and now the part went bad again.there needs to be a recall on this car and the intermediate steering shaft.something must be done about this.it is an expensive fix and i don't have that kind of money to be replacing it every 4-5 months.
My car was running just fine. All of a sudden on a very rainy night, the car would not catch gear it would take about 5 seconds to run smoothly. About 8 minutes later when i got to the freeway it drove smoothly. The next day after driving the car about 20 minutes it started doing the same thing again, but this time it started burning. I stopped to let it cool and checked all the fluids, everything was ok. I tried to drive my car 10 minutes to make it to my house. While reversing a lot pop happened. I stopped and looked and pink fluid was running down the parking lot. I tried to move the car out the way but the steering wheel was hard to turn. After an hour i was able to take it to a relatives house after refilling the car with power steering fluid. After 2 hours of sitting we tried to take it to my house and as we left the car locked up. The engine ran but the tires were getting no rotation. We were in the middle of the road for about an hour while a mechanic took the brake caliber and brake pads off, so we were able to move the car out the way. I am paying on a car that i have not had for six months and is not working.
Takata recall, the power steering light keeps flashing on and off when i hit a bump. The steering has not gone out yet but it flashes all the time. I have noticed recalls for this on other 06 pontiac g6 but not for my vin. This has been happening for a few months.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically fail to start. The contact would have to shift into neutral and then park numerous times before the vehicle would respond.the contact also stated that when driving over a road bump or any unleveled road surface, the instrument panel would fail. On one occasion while the contact was driving at an unknown speed, the power steering assist failed and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle, who then crashed into a guard rail. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who was not able to diagnose or duplicate the failure.the contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering).the vehicle had been previously taken to an independent mechanic for the same failures however, the mechanic also was unable to diagnose a failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Problems with the steering system. Clicking noises and steering wheel is loose.i took my car to the dealer and they told me that they fix the problem, they charge me $120.00 but a week later the same problem occurred.
Power steering is going out at times, then at times its fine
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while making a turn, the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an unknown location where it was diagnosed that power steering sensor failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
I, too have had problems with the power steering on my pontiac g62006 model.the steering wheel locked up while i was trying to park.i turned the car off and turned it back on.before the wheel locked up, i heard the "ding" noise and then "power steering" came up on the radio display.this happened before on my way to work, so i took car to dealership and was told to bring car in when the problem happens, which is impossible because i never knew when it was going to happen.he also told me that there was no power steering reservoir, they would have to put the car on a machine.this vehicle does need to be recalled. I pray to god that no one loses their life because of an auto manufacturer's neglect.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the power steering would continuously fail and the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times in regards to the failure. The dealer replaced the tie rod and the intermediate drive shaft several times under the warranty, but the failure was not corrected. While driving at approximately 40 to 60 mph, the failure occurred again, almost causing the contact to crash. The dealer stated there was nothing more they could do to attempt to repair the failure and advised trading the vehicle.the manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
Performed recall now have power steering light coming on and off constantly. Worried the steering might go out.
Vehicle loses power steering off and on while driving the vehicle. Vehicle has only been driven on city streets and doesn't do it all the time .
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving low speeds or while the vehicle was stationary with the brake pedal depressed, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure occurred periodically. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.
When it is to warm or to cold the power steering fails which is very often. Doesn't matter if you have just started the vehicle or been driving it alot just randomly fails.
I attempted to start my car, the steering wheel became stiff, and power steering light came on. I turned the car off and started it a second time. The same thing happened. I waited a few minutes and started it a third time, the steering wheel loosened and the power steering light was off, but the steering wheel started fluttering back and forth.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle would veer to the right. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the part was not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in july of 2014 to be repaired for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). In may of 2015, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired for nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The contact stated that both recall repairs failed on the vehicle and the steering wheel was completely locked up. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but not repaired because the dealer would not inspect the vehicle and repair it again. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle would not be repaired because the mileage was too high. The failure mileage was 102,570.
Power steering was lost, light on display stated check power steering. Was informed by a mechanic that i would need to replace the steering column. I guess i should have crashed it so i could have sued pontiac for not recalling this issue considering it is well know it's a defect in their 2005-2006 g6's.
Power steering has gone out. It was supposedly fixed per the recall. It had gotten stiffer and i needed to fight to turn the steering wheel until i could not turn it at all.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The power steering failed for the first time in the summer of 2009.whenever the weather is warmer than 65 degrees, the power steering fails repeatedly.every time we've tried bringing the vehicle in for repair at our nearest pontiac dealership in union, nj we were told that nothing could be done and every repair would just result in a return for the same issue every 6 months.
While car was in motion (going straight) i was coming to the street i needed to turn right on and my steering locked and i could not do anything but go straight. I have to slowly pull over, turn car off and when i turned it back on the steering reset and i was able to make turns. I brought the car to my mechanic and the trouble code on the car was co545 which indicated that there is a problem with the power steering. Upon research i have found that there have been many problems with the steering in 2005-2006 and more current pontiac g6 however when i took it to the gm dealership to see if my car is covered under the 10 year/150,000 mile special policy i was told no based on my vin. This upset me since there has obviously been many reports ofproblems with the power steering.
2013: automatic light opening door became completely inoperable. Extremely dangerous for females during nighttime hours, even when pulling into driveway or going to car from home.i also began having problems with the turning signal level. I had to manually switch the blinker off after turning, otherwise my blinker would stay on the entire drive. In march, 2014, the lever completely snapped off, and i have to shove it into place before and after turning to properly execute any turn because the lever hangs after every movement.i began hearing a "thumping" sound at random times when applying my brakes. Initially, i thought it may be related to the brake line/pads/rotors or tires; however, i have had both areas of my vehicle inspected, and the technicians could not find anything wrong. The "thumping" noise continues more frequently every time. No definitive answer as to what is causing it. I have also had the vent for my defroster crack off, causing the pieces of the vent to fall into the ventilation system, but hasn't caused any significant problems with my cooling/heating/defrosting system (yet). In january, 2014, my power steering notification would randomly come on and steering lock up while in parked position. In april/may, 2014, the problem escalated within weeks, and my power steering disengaged while pulling out of the bank parking lot, and then again pulling into my neighborhood. At that time, i contacted gm regarding the problem, and was told that there was a recall (yet gm owners manual had not placed it online), but the parts were not available. Today, power steering went out after hitting a water puddle in the pouring rain. Had it not been for me knowing exactly what to do (put on hazards, put vehicle in park, turn off and then turn on vehicle), i would have ended up in serious accident.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was safely maneuvered to the shoulder and shut off. Upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal momentarily before the failure recurred. The vehicle was driven home and parked. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn since the initial failure. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 101,861. Updated 10/04/11 updated 10/05/11
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that he heard a grinding noise when he started the vehicle.while driving 40-50 mph, the steering wheel veered from left to right on its own.as of september 13, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle.the failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 46,699. Updated 11/15/07
While driving the steering becomes unresponsive and ceases up. When the car is restarted the steering is normal again for awhile but the problem persists. Researching this issue it is a known problem on this year and make of vehicle and also appears that it was included in a recall. This is a huge safety issue. I put the last date it happened to my daughter but this has been an ongoing problem. The vehicle currently has about 177,000 miles on it but has been happening for a while now.
I jut purchased a pontiac g6 within the last month and when i bought the car i heard a clunk when turning the car and the dealer said it happened because the car had eletric steering. Thje car became very hard to turn the other day in the middle of driving and i became very worried and had to pull over . It stopped but i'm afraid it will happen again. I also noticed many other complaints of this problem from others.
Power steering fails at all speeds. It happens at least once a day when driving to work and back. 3 hour drive north it will happen 2-3 times each way. Nearly impossible to steer, very dangerous on the expressway. Gm will not do a thing about it, so it's still defective. This has been happening since february 2010.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 with 48,000.the power steering goes out while driving. They had to replace my steering column at price of $662.00 i understand that this is happening to a lot of the 2006 pontiac.this could be very dangerous and pontiac will not recall the vehicles.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions and proceeding to turn left, there was an unexpected loss of power steering and the engine stalled.the engine restarted and the power steering returned.the engine stalled intermittently on ten separate occasions.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure.the vehicle has not been repaired.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 43,000 and current mileage was 64,000.
When turning the steering wheel in different directions, there is a clunking coming from the steering column. This also occurs when changing the direction of turning, moving or stationary, and in or out of gear. Upon further investigation, i found that the intermediate shaft was not lubricated as described in the gm recall affecting similar vehicles.
The other day, i was driving to school and my car started shaking really bad. It was when i just hit about 55 mph. Then, 2 days later, i get a dinging and the words "power steering" showing up on my diu. I was going around a corner, so it was difficult to turn. I then started doing my research to find out a lot of 2006 g6 have this problem.i am pretty sure i have to replace the steering column, which will cost a lot of money. Which i don't have right now, being a college student.
2006 pontiac g6 my power steering cutsout when i'm driving. It will not come back on till i shut car off and restart. Sometimes it takes maybe 6 or 7 restarts to free up powersteering. It is hard to pull over andget out of traffic to do this.this is very dangerous.
My car started shaking really bad. It was when i just hit about 55 mph. I've also had the words "power steering" showing up on my diu while driving on the interstate, and yes, i had no "power steering" was lucky enough to pull off the road, after shutting car of and restarting it went back to normal!i then started doing my research to find out a lot of 2006 g6 have this problem. I'm sure i have to replace the steering column, which will cost a lot of money. Which i don't have!!!
Electric power steering has gone out in car.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering column made a loud noise when a left turn was made.there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired.the failure recurred on a separate occasion.the vehicle has not yet been diagnosed or repaired.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 51,000.
My car has serious problems with it's power steering. I noticed that when i would take a turn my steering wheel would lock up and my car felt like it wanted to stall on me. I would have to stop the car, shut it off and then turn it back on in order to get the steering wheel to work again. This would happen at least 2 times a week. I brought my car to a few places and nobody could detect the problem. Finally i had the power steering rack replaced because i was told thatseemed to be the problem and for a few months it worked fine until the other day, the steering started to act up again. I could tell recently my steering wheel was pulling left to right when i would be driving, it would shake a lot so and then as i was turning into my driveway the steering wheel locked up on me again and my car started to stall. I've done a little research on line and current owners of this vehicle seem to be having the same problem and too have stated that nobody can seem to detect or fix the problem. Not only am i in the vehicle but i have a 2 year old child that has to travel with me in this vehicle and it is becoming more and more unsafe.
2006 pontiac g6 power steering becomes hard to turn.it is hard to control and happens at almost anytime.what happens if it locks up while going 65 with my two kids in the car.warranty has expired and gm wouldn't fix it anyway.also a loud clunking noise has started in the front of the car.
There is a clunking noise whenever turning to the left. Apparently a lot of g6 owners are experiencing this problem.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While parking the vehicleand driving between 2 and 5 mph the power steering failed. She stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and that it began to shake. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer for the failure. The failure was constant and was on going for the last three to four months. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage were 57,000.
While driving and most of the time after stopping and starting again or when i very first start my car the power steering shows in my information center and i have a very hard time controlling my car. My car has 80,476 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2006 gmc pontiac g6. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the power steering assist failed intermittently without warning, causing limited steering capabilities. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the power steering assist motor would need to be replaced after performing a diagnostic. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer in regards to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 16,000.
My power steering locked on me. Noticed there was a lot of recalls for the make and model of the car . It's the power steering motor located under the steering wheel . My vehicle was in motion when i received the power steering message and i was located on the highway also.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering failed while driving at an unknown speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the steering column overheated, resulting in the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,571.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact noticed that the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.shortly after, the steering column locked.the contact had to restart the vehicle in order for it to work properly.an authorized technician stated that the power steering was the cause of the failure.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 93,000.
Pulling out of the drive way then lost power steering, almost crashed twice. Vehicles suddenly hard to control and unable to move.
I have a2006 pontiac g-6. I had just gotten it out of the shop, as i had an accident and it needed repairs. I drove it about 25 miles, and all of a sudden the power steering went out and i had no control of my steering. I was fortunate that i was in town doing about 25 mph. I pulled off of the road, called the auto body shop and took it back. My insurance co. Said to take it to a dealer and have a diagnostic (spelling), done to see if it was due to the accident. Well, it wasn't, so i have to pay to get it fixed. That's when the auto body shop looked it up and sure enough, this seems to be a real problem with this make of car. I would like to know why; there has not been a recall on this vehicle? why ; afterother people have had the same problem, and even had accidents and injuries, hasn't something been done? i myself, could've been in an accident and hurt. Why; does the consumer, and ,or, the ins. Co. Have to pay the price for gm's failures? who is going to come to my rescue and pull me out of this financial burden? i have a car that i can not drive. When will it happen again? why is gm not held accountable?
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 217,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel veered left to right, the power steering warning indicator illuminated, and the vehicle lost all power steering ability. The vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering torque sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Power steeringgoes out on my car several times aday. It has gone out on me while driving as fast as 40mph. This car is dangerous to drive. When it goes out i have to shut the car off before the power steering will start working again. Once it comes back on the steering does not feel right. When i try to steer to the right it is stiff when i steer to the right it is very loose. I have had this car for about 4 yrs. Loved it until i got afraid to drive it! also, what dummy came up with having the windshield wiper on the passenger side of the car stop right in the front of the driver? it is almost impossible to see out the window when it is raining..
I am writing to notify you of serious safety concerns regarding my 2006 pontiac g6 gt .i purchased my car from lou sohb pontiac gmc in conyers, ga on november 6, 2006. Approximately 6 months later, i began having trouble with the power steering. There were instances while traveling on the road that the car would momentarily lose the power steering capability and therein makes the vehicle difficult to turn. I was involved in an accident on june 28, 2007. While attempting to make a lane change the vehicle?s steering wheel became very difficult to turn and loss power steering and it resulted in me being struck on the passenger side by another vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was repaired and it seemed as i simply viewed it as one of those unexplainable instances. On december 25, 2007, christmas day the vehicle again had a momentary loss of power steering as i was turning in my driveway. I took the vehicle to the dealer the following week and i was told that there were no problems and the staff looked at me as if i were ?crazy? trying to explain that it just happens unexplainable and then works fine again. The staff at the dealership did not leave me assured that it would not happen again. I contacted a private mechanic by the name of larry reaves, jr. Who inspected the car on january 12, 2008 and again told me that there is nothing wrong with the power steering. At this point, the power steering has been checked by both gm certified mechanics and a private mechanic at cost to me. Both times i was told that they could not see anything wrong that would make it malfunction as such. I have now grown fearful to drive this vehicle, as i had a momentary loss of power steering again this past weekend on november 22, 2008 while exiting the freeway heading 75 north in atlanta. This has become a real safety issue.
Power steering went out as i was driving.
Intermediate steering shaft clunking when turning left.did research and only found that you need to put some lube on the steering shaft right below the steering wheel, i shouldn't have to do this.took it to a dealership and were going to charge me to completely replace the entire thing, and was told that byputting on lube, it is only going to hide/cover up the problem, not fix it.it shouldn't be happening at all.pontiac needs to come up with a fix for this before somebody gets hurt.
My wife was driving on the freeway doing about 67-70mph to work when she started to fell the steering wheel shake then it started to pull left. I have checked tires, wheel lugs, an suspension components. Its been about four days now. Really bad at slower speeds an she scared to drive the car. So i drove it today an it scares me really bad i can't even think about puttingg my kids in this car its really that bad please help !! everything istrue:(
Complete loss of steering while driving. If driving faster could have caused accident.
Clunking or popping when turning at low speeds.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated when attempting a right turn, the power steering assist would fail making it extremely difficult to turn. The failure would not occur when attempting a right turn however there was an unusual pop in the steering column when attempting either turn. The vehicle had not been inspected by the dealer at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the lights on instrument panel flickered and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the ignition was turned off and back on and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.....updated 07/05/16 the consumer stated while driving, the steering wheel suddenly became stiff. Consequently, the consumer was unable control the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The consumer was injured. Updated 07/11/16.
Electronic power steering pump is going out. When backing out from a parked position the steering is tight. Randomly while driving on the highway the steering is so loose that i can hardly control the vehicle.
2006 pontiac g6.insurance adjuster writes in regards to the insured one vehicle steering accident.additional correspondence sent.the driver of the vehicle indicated the steering locked up, which caused her to have an accident.the vehicle was declared a total loss.
After driving for a little while my power steering goes completely out causing loss of control of my vehicle.thank god i have not been in an accident..yet.i've had it in to the dealer once, but they were unable to duplicate the problem.i was instructed that next time it happens to drive immediately to the dealership without turning the car off.apparently since it's electric steering whenever the car is shut off it resets itself.last night it happened twice.of course, the dealership was closed.i'm honestly afraid to be in my car.i have anxiety just waiting for the problem to occur.this morning my hope is to just drive around and wait for the problem to occur, drive to the dealership to prove to them the problem, then try and find a way to work.i hope this will fix the problem.i already had to pay to have a new steering column installed.i'm starting to think that there's a bigger issue going on with g6's.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the failure included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. In addition, the contact mentioned that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning. Also, the contact mentioned the vehicle experienced the failure in nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The rear drivers side brakes lights failed. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph and applying the brakes, the vehicle would shake intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The contact also mentioned the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The diagnosis was lack of oxygen in the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel shook and the power steering light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacture was not notified. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 25,000.
The intermediate steering shaft of my car has gone out twice.the first time was october 2007 and then again in september 2009.the car was taken to the dealer to replace the part.
I just purchased a pontiac 2006 g6 with less than 26,000miles, on may 5,2010. The next morning on my way to work i started the vehicle and the steering wheel started to rattle and shake. At first i ignored it but then i noticed that i am having problems go from lane to lane smoothly and staying in one lane with forcefully controlling the wheel because the steering wheel would lock on me or it would feel very loose. Something needs to be done about this on going problem on this vehicle. I refuse to pay to fix a problem that is common on pontiac car similar to this one. I just brought the car less then 24hrs ago and i am already having problems. That is crazy!!!! an investigation is definitely warranted...this is a very serious and could become a fatal problem. Please look into!!!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist warning light illuminated and the vehicle loss power steering. Additionally, the contact stated that there was corrosion on the headlamp wiring harness which caused the headlamps to become inoperable. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v604000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 159,019. Invalid vin.
Random power steering failure while driving.
I have had a 2006 pontiac g6 for 6 months now and have had the following problems. One month after i bought it i have to have the steering rack repaired/replaced.now i am having the ball joint and control arm replaced.the rotors also need replaced.none of this was covered by warranty.i have heard of other g6 owners who have had the same problems and of course was not covered by warranty.
My 2006 pontiac g6's power steering column is failing, my steering wheel has a mind of its on when its driving down the street, lots of other owners have been having this problem..when will there be a recall?????
Its about my pontiac g6 2006 it has power steering serious problems it goes off while driving please make sure of this.
On several occasion i notice that if you have to turn the steering wheel abruptly the car would began to spin out of control. There was a time when i was driver on the express way and a car pulled in from of me. I had to swerveto avoid getting hit, my car began to spin out of control. I thought was going to die.my son was going to work on 6/3/2014, someone pulled in front of him he swerved to keep from getting hit and again the car began to spin, and spin, and spin out of control he hit the wall several time before stopping, causing the car to be totaled. I would like for this vehicle to be check for defect because i do not feel this should be considered my fault or my son when there was nothing he could do to keep this from happening.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 75 mph and attempting to turn, the power steering assist failed.the steering wheel vibrated and was very difficult to turn.in addition, the power steering warning indicator illuminated intermittently.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering).the approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
2006 pontiac g6 has lossof power steering in low speeds.vehicle has only 26,000 miles on it..it is impossible to parallel park this vehicle.
Random, intermittent failure of power steering.steering gets extremely difficult without warning. This loss of power steering has happened numerous times since ownership, including the power steering dashboard light coming on intermittently.dealer has never been able to duplicate condition.
I have been noticing jerking in the steering wheel, then when starting the car and backing out of the driveway the power steering warning came on and i had trouble steering to back up. Restarting cleared the problem but i am concerned it will happen again where i can't restart. Gm needs to fix this problem. From the number of complaints i am finding on the internet it is obvious it is a mechanical design default.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a ringing noise and noticed that the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.after the illumination, the steering column locked and became inoperable, which caused him to completely stop the vehicle.the vehicle was pushed to the side of the road and, approximately ten minutes later, the steering became operable and the contact drove to the residence.the dealer stated that the rack and pinion would have to completely fail in order for them to inspect the vehicle.the vehicle was driven to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the crimp wiring in the steering column failed, which caused the electrical steering to fail.the manufactured stated that there were no recalls; therefore, they were not liable for the repairs.the vehicle has not been repaired.the current mileage was 42,000 and failure mileage was 40,000.
Purchased my g6 in february 2007, have never had any issues.yesterday when i ws leaving work to go home, my steering locked up.i was backing out of the parking space, and then nothing....i put my car back into drive, and moved back into the parking space, and i had steering again. I had my car towed to the dealership, and was told that it would cost $1,260.00 to fix it.i have 45000 miles on my g6, but if this is an ongoing problem, and it looks like it is, i feel that gm should do something about it.i don't have that kind of money to be spending.
Clunking in the front end when turning .stated gm aware of ongoing problem and instead of lubricating the i-shaft as gm says to do it was replaced. If gm is aware of problem why hasn't i been addressed? it has been reported many times to nhtsa but its obvious gm is throwing it under the rug. I had an extended warranty but still had to pay $100.00 deductible which i don't feel i should as it is a known problem that gm is aware of. Not to mention the car has only 22707 miles on it. You don't have to worry gm because this is the last gm car my family will purchase. Probably many more people switch to a ford or imports because of the garbage that are produced by gm not to mention how they don't stand behind something that they were aware of yet i had to pay anyway.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while making a complete stop at the traffic light, the steering wheel seized as the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed but not repaired. The diagnostic testing results were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 04/06/15*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 11/3/15
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving 20 mph when the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off road while turning the steering wheel with extreme force. The vehicle would have to be turned off and back on so that the power steering would reset independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as the steering column, internal shaft and sensor needing repairs. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 109,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While making a left turn at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced under an unknown nhtsa campaign number related to the steering; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000. The vin was unavailable.
2006 pontiac g6 i just started noticing that my car at low speeds made a clunking noise. And it is driving me crazy its not so bad at higher speeds but today when i was backing up out of my driveway my steering locked up i had to shut it off and restart the car. I am truly afraid to drive this car now.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6, while driving the veh all the dash board lights will begin to flash on and off of the veh to include the security, temp and battery lights. The battery light will however stay on, also at this time the message display will begin to display nearly every message that is possible, then while the car is in motion regardless of speed the power steering will go out and stay out for various periods of time.this originally occurred 1 time , we took the veh to the dealership who diagnosed that the alternator would shut down after reaching a certain temp so they replaced it, it was fine about 1 month before beginning to do the same thing this time on a very frequently almost to the point it does it now every time the vehicle is started.i have done alot of research on this issue and have found that there have been quite a few complaints for the same exact issues made to pontiac/gm by owners of this vehicle and gm seems to be ignoring the problem. I would like this issue addressed before someone dies on the roadway, because if it is not as soon as the incident makes the news you can be assured alot of people will be going to the news saying that this problem has been brought to the attention of gm and the nhtsa.
As i was driving the vehicle power steering light illuminated.lights of the car flickered and then the steering column locked up.i could barely move the wheel even after pulling with my whole body.i am an able bodied 25 year old male and found it ridiculous and dangerous that i could barely turn the car going 55 mph while using all my strength.i got off the freeway after almost exhaustion.i then turned the car off.restarted it and the problem went away.i brought it to the dealership and they stated they could not find the problem.per a "special policy #10183" they changed a few sensors and that was it.then on 1/20/12 my wife was driving the car when the same problem occurred while at 65 mph.luckily she was able to get off the road safely.i had to go pick her up and then attempt to drive the car back with its malfunctioning steering.again same problem, steering wheel becomes almost immovable.these all need to be replaced.gm has built a very faulty product that will kill someone...its just a matter of time.this steering wheel is a major problem.
Sometimes the power steering does not engage when the car is turned on, so you have to shut the car off a few times until the power steering engages.when the power steering does turn on the whole steering column will pulsate.this happens when you drive the car and when the car is parked.i do have video if needed.
Approaching a traffic light the power assist stopped. Pulled into wawa and parked.at restart the assist was working.i cannot imagine a normal person's strength is capable of avoiding a collision.
Steering wheel started jerking and then power steering went out. Had to shut the car off several times to get it back on and now it does it daily. Needs repaired and i just found out today that there may be a special warranty to get it repaired. The mileage at the time my not be exact because i really didn't look at that at the time.
My wife was driving her 2006 g6 pontiachome one week ago. While driving about 65 miles per hour down the highway, the car gave 3 chimes and then not a second later the power steering all at once quit, dragging her off the shoulder i was following her home and we traded cars. I own a 1989 jeep with 33inch tires and manual steering, and the pontiac steering was about twice as hard for me to steer as the jeep is!! we are very lucky she retained control of that car!!!this issue has been under investigation for some time and now g.m. Decided to do a recall on some of these units. When isthe nhtsa going to do something??i just got the car back from the shop where the entire steering column\steering motor had to be replaced. It cost $700 and could of cost me much more. This is our third pontiac, all had big issues and the car company did nothing to address them. No more g.m. Cars for us.....
I have a 2006 g6 gt and my steering column and rack and pinion keeps going out and it is going out again. It has 40,000 miles and has already been fixed once. Looking into this it has caused wreck and could possibly one day cause a death. Is that what gm wants a lawsuit because someone died from the problem that could be fixed?
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 that now has around 112,000 miles on it. For the past 6 months or so i've been experiencing difficulty steering the vehicle at times. This is one of many issues i've experienced with this vehicle. Last week when i started the vehicle, the information menu started flashing "power steering", which indicates that more than likely a new steering column needs to be installed. I've researched and have found that this is an issue that millions of pontiac g6 owners have complained about and that an extended service plan had been generated to repair the problem free of charge courtesy of gm, but only to drivers with 100,000 miles or less. In my case, with over 100,000 miles on the car i now have to pay out of pocket at least $800 to fix this defect with gm's automobile. This should be a recall!!! the steering wheel gets really hard to turn all of a sudden while your already driving. This is extremely dangerous to me and other drivers on the road. I want my complaint to be documented and would also like an explanation as to why this major defect has not been classified as a recall. I will never buy a gm vehicle or any other american made vehicle ever again in my life. Gm will not assist me with paying for this repair and i do not have the means to do so at this time, but i do need a car to get to work everyday. This is ridiculous!
The power steering on my pontiac g6 is constantly acting up. I have had several different shops looked into the problem and still the steering wheel will tighten up while i am driving. Does someone has to die or get hurt before this problem is taken care of. I am not the only one having this problem, there are several with complaints on the internet. Everytime i go drive it seem like i have to wrestle with the steering wheel. What kind of car have powersteering problem, but no power steering pump to fix the problem. I was scared out of my mind last night when i turned on the expressway and my steering wheel tighten up on me. It was all i could do to pull over and restart my car. After i restarted my car, all was fine for the moment. Something is not right with the power steering in these cars. I would hope that no one gets hurt or die from this problem. When it should have been corrected in 07 when it first started.
Steering wheel locks up. I have to turn the car off, take the key out and put it back in turn it on to get it to unlock. Sometimes it will unlock the first try other times it takes two or three times. Also the steering wheel will move back and forth on its own while idling.
Was driving on the highway and my steering wheel locked up on me! i was terrified! i could hardly move the car to pull over. If you turn the car off it usually helps but it happens again. Also, when car is in idle the steering wheel shakes.
When ever i am driving and i turn at a slow rate my power steering locks up and is very hard to turn then i get a message saying power steering on my radio console it happens every time i drive
I almost got into a terrible accident with my four children this morning. I was going about 50mph and lost all steering in my car. My children were screaming. It is a good thing no one was behind me because i would have either went into a tree/woods or someone would have rear ended me. Thank god we are all ok. There has been a knock in the steering ever since i bought it. My mechanic says that it would cost a lot just for him to get into the dash to see what part it needs. But this steering issue to not safe. Thank you for your time.
2006 pontiac g6 power steering locks up.while driving it get hard to steer if i pull over and shut off the car then restart it seems ok.happens often enough to cause concern for an accident.
The power steering on my 2006 pontiac g6 seems to fail in cold weather. When making low speed turns, the steering wheel is extremely hard to turn. This does not just happen in low-speed situations, as there are times when traveling at highway speeds that the car severely pulls to one side. At first i thought this might be a tire or alignment issue, but there is nothing wrong with my tires, as the air pressure is correct and there is no wear on the tires that indicate an alignment issue.
My son died in the car.
The power steering on my 2006 pontiac g6 keeps locking up while driving and is becoming a very major hazard, ithappening almost daily and i have seen on several web sites that it is happening to hundreds of other 2006 g6 owners as well when do you plan to hold gm responsible for this.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6 which has been recalled for power steering failure.my particular vin number was not in the recall so i was not sent a notice.i was sent notices for recalls to the car for "brake lamp malfunction" and "transmission shift cable fracture".on dec 15, 2014 while driving on the florida turnpike from kissimmee, fl to down town orlando, the power steering in my car failed!the alarm went off and then the power steering stopped working.when i took the car to the dealership where i bought it and told them that the car's power steering went out and then ask them why i did not get a notice of the recall but found it on the internet; they told me my car was not included because the vin number was not in the recall.they fixed the other recall items but refused to even check my car's power steering.i called gmc direct and spoke to [xxx](quality customer experience) director.she passed my concern onto another dept.they called and told me that gmc would not do anything for me.they acknowledged that power steering has failed in the 2006 g6 but that since my vin number was not on their list they would not do anything for me.i am driving a potential death trap.i am unemployed looking for a job and need my car.i cannot afford an out of pocket expense of what could cost $1500.00 to repair anerror on gmc's side.more people are at risk in the 2006 g6 and gmc needs to recall all cars with power steering failures. Before someone is killed by their lack of responsibility.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My 06 pontaic g6 has had multiple issues with the power steering. While under warranty i had the steering fixed 2 times one of which included replacing the entire steering column. Now that the warranty has expired the steering warning has been coming up on the radio display.my car does have lots of miles because i drive 1000 miles a week but, this seems to be a common problem with the 06 g6's. It was so much of a problem that they changed from that type of steering in newer models. The steering will go out in the middle of driving and causes you to lose control the car then must be turned off and on for the steering to begin working again. Please investigate this problem it is dangerous!!
My steering wheel keeps going out. Clunking and i hear a popping noise. I took it to the gm dealer to find out there's a recall out but my car isn't under the recall. How ironic is it that i am experiencing the same problem that gm put a recall out for it but mine isn't covered. This is [xxx] and im ready to get rid of this piece of [xxx]. I would never recommend this car to anyone.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that the power steering failed with the illumination of the power steering failure warning message.the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the power steering assist was repaired one year prior to the recurring failure. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.
Upon exiting an intersection and turning right my car (2006 pontiac g6 gt 3.5l with electric power assist system) displayed a warning light indicating a power steering malfunction. At this point the steering lock in the right turned position and continued forward until the car stuck the curb causing damage to the right front wheel, fender and misaligning the front end, we were unable to turn the steering until we turned the ignition off and on this seem to reset the system and the steering seem to be working properly again. This vehicle has sense been at the gm service center were they been unable to find any problem and claim they are unaware of any steering problems involving the electric power assist system.
Lost power steering. Why isnt this a recall for this vin #? how did they seperate what vin # were ok and what ones needed to be recalled?
Pulling out of my road and power steering just gives out.. I can barely turn the wheel to avoid crashing into the ditch across the street. Im 8 months pregnant and there were cars coming at me at 55 mph. I manage to turn around and go home, my boyfriend checks it out and the manual says power steering fluid. No power steering fluid in this car, its all electrical. He turned it back on and it was fine. Now my car is at the dealer and i'm paying 80 dollars an hour to "diagnose" this well known problem. I could have died if i were driving, i'm not the hulk, i cannot drive this vehicle if the power steering just decides to give out on me. What if i were on a back road with lots of turns? i would have crashed right into a tree. Thank god i was just pulling out when it acted up, thank god the cars were far enough away to slow down for me.
I just wanted to note that i have experienced these same issues with my 2006 g6 gtp. I have had my steering components replaced at least 2-3 times in the 2 years i've owned my car. I have 67k miles and purchased an extended warranty to 75k, so my repairs have been covered, but seeing these complaints is disturbing to me. Like many others here, i travel to/from work in my car each day at high rates of speed on the interstate. I hope gm will resolve any defective issues before someone must suffer. My steering was just replaced 2 months ago and i'm already hearing clicking under my front end again, so am planning to take my car back to the dealership soon. Please alert all owners if gm does decide to stand behind their product and repair these issues.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 that the steering is locking up. I have read a lot of complaints about this and would like to know why no recall. I got this car for my daughter now im scared to let her drive it.
As i was coming up to a stop light i heard the warning chimes ,looked at the radio and it read power steering.. I heard a pop and then could not turn the wheel at all.. Luckily i had the red light or i could have had a major wreck since i was pulling onto a major highway! turned the car off and like magic... The steering returned. Why has this not been a car that has been recalled. A life should not have to be lost in order for this to happen...i want answers!!
A couple of weeks ago i lost power steering in a snow storm which caused my car to slide sideways and i was unable to steer out of the slide because i did not have power steering. My 2006 pontiac g6 has the same steering problem that is on the recall for the g5. At low speeds the power steering will cut out on a left turn an a warning light with flash on my display. This has been an issue for my vehicle for over a year. I complained about it at that time and was directed to take my car into the dealership. I did a little research and discovered that the previous year was recalled for the same issue. I was told at the dealership that it would cost me $1,000 to fix the steering issue. I unfortunately do not have the money to pay this so i have had to deal with the loss of power steering since which is scary as the wheel will snatch itself out of my hands.luckily i was stopped by a curb. I find this as a huge safety issue and can not believe that when i called about this resent recall i was told that i just have to deal with it myself. The other issue i would like to comment on is that my car seems to be put together with other model parts. I found out that my wiper blade are actually camaro blades because they ran out of g6 blades while my car was in production.so how do i know if my steering is not a g5 steering column? as you can see this is a very frustrating and dangerous. I just want them to do the right thing.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 50 mph, the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 175,000.
I have been waiting for over six weeks for gm to repair three recalls in my power steering - i am unable to drive my car! i am a single girl who lives alone, i had to rent a car for a planned trip, as my power steering stopped working and i was able to drive my car.according to gm - they have not made the parts to even fix my car!what am i to do?i have been without a vehicle for over six weeks.my service request with gm is [xxx].can you help me?information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
We were driving down route 39. Coming from mansfield to shelby and the power steering just went out, without warning. We almost wrecked the car, but managed to keep it under control till we stopped. We drove it home very slowly, to maintain control of it, which of course was very hard to steer.
The exact same power steering problem leading to the recall of the pontiac g5 and chevy cobalt has been happening with the pontiac g6 for at least the last 4 years!!!!i have a 2006 pontiac g6 and have had this exact same problem for at least 3 1/2 years.i have had the steering column with torque sensor replaced at a cost of over $800 and still have problems with the power steering on the vehicle.i filed a complaint with the nhtsa when this first happened and spoke to an investigator, who i think recommended that i should lube the intermediate shaft or some ridiculous two-bit fix like that!!i guarantee thousands of drivers are experiencing this same problem with the 2006 pontiac g6 and that it is a fundamental design flaw in gm's electronic power steering system.i'm not sure what else i can do except continue to make this issue known to the nhtsa in the hopes that lives may not be needlessly lost due to inaction on the agency's part.it may be that g6 owners only recourse will be to seek a class action suit against gm and hopefully open the books about what the nhtsa has known about this issue and why it has failed to address it!!
The car has a popping sound when turning in either direction. It occasionally "locks" and is extremely difficult to turn. Once the car is turned of, it must "reset" something, because it works fine until the next time it decides to have an issue. It has displayed low power steering just prior to some of these instances. I've read various complaints about the electric power steering of this car on different websites. All have reported the "same" types of issues.
I completely lost steering in my vehicle..i was with my 16 month old son and my steering wheel went completely loose, then it would tighten up so tight, it would take all of my strength to turn the wheel. I was going around 20 mph at the time of the second incident.if this would have happened on the interstate, we would have both been killed. This happenedaround 4 weeks before while trying to leave the parking lot of a local college. The steering wheel tightened and it took me and my passenger to turn the wheel to exit the lot.nothing has been done, even though this is clearly a problem with several of these vehicles, and people have been killed from loss of steering. It is approximately $1000 to repair, so my car which is a 2006 is now parked until gm will pay for the repairs.
My first experience was when i came to a stop light turning left, the steering wheel jerk pulling right. I lost control of the steering wheel due to the steering wheel jerking.my car ended up on the sidewalk of lowe's trees. I was so afraid because the steering wheel was so hard to turn. Right then my car became unsafe to drive. I call the tow truck to tow my car home. That was a scary experience.my arms and hands hurt due to the steering wheel jerking in any direction.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 35 mph andmaking a right turn, the steering wheel failed to move. Additionally, when the gear shifter was in the park position, the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
2006 pontiac g6 power steering failure has occurred multiple times.twice while i was in rush hour traffic taking my kids to school and occurred as i was turning and was in the middle of the intersection. Even with my teenage son and i we could barely get the car turned and out of the intersection.i took the car to a gm dealer and they said my power steering motor had gone out and after almost $800 had it replaced.the dealer kept the faulty part.i was also told that pontiac had issued an extended warranty however it only went through 70,000 miles and at the time of my service i had 70,107 miles and it could not be fixed under the warrant.since that repair i still experience the same problems usually when it is cold outside and when making left turns.if you are able to pull over and turn the car off and then restart the power steering usually returns however there are many times it is not possible to pull over and out of traffic.with the recall on the pontiac g5 it seems gm knows of a power steering problem and the g6 should be included also.
Have been having intermittent jerking of the steering wheel when turning right. Turning right into my place of work tonight, the steering completely failed. I was already turned enough to make it into the gate without ramming into it, and managed to park. I checked under the hood and all seemed to be fine. I started the car again and the power steering pump was fine. I am terrified to drive this car as i have no cell phone and have to drive almost entirely on highways at 65mph to and from work (in the dark mostly). There are many other g6 owners with the same problem and have had serious crashes. This needs to be recalled.
Ihave a 2006 pontiac g6 and loved it til i started having power steering issues. Come to find out it has electric power steering pump, which was not disclosed at time of purchase.the computer system in the car is failing causing the loss of the power steering pump.its bad enough i have to pay the car every month but now to have to pay for this additional replacement as the warranty is up, is just not feasible. It is a safety issue and can cause an accident, but it is my only transportation.hoping they aren't waiting for a fatality before they issue a recall.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving various speeds, a clanking noise emitted from the steering column. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column yokes failed and the steering shaft would need to be replaced. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.every time the vehicle travels over 30 mph, the steering wheel becomes very stiff and difficult to turn.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not find any failures; however, they stated that the issue was related to the low tire pressure on the front passenger tires.it was recommended that the tires be replaced.the contact checked with other mechanics, who disagreed with this diagnostic.the contact researched the failure and discovered numerous others who were experiencing the same defect with their vehicles.she believes a recall should be issued.the vehicle has not been repaired for this failure.at 26,000 miles, the contact heard clanking noises coming from the vehicle.the steering shaft and gear box were replaced at that time, which only corrected the failure temporarily.the current and failure mileages were 32,000.
I'm a owner of a 06 g6 in my vehicle has been having so manyfront end problems i have been out of so much money. Recently while on my way to work the power steering fail.it was hard for me to turn but i pulled on the side of the road and restarted my car. Several time in one day i had to restart it. I received a letter about a month ago with "special coverage" not a recall. My car is over the mileage so im not able to get it fix. It should be something gmc should be able to do because i justcannot afford to get this fix. Gm is at fault im praying for something tohappen for us(g6 owners) before something bad transpire from this. I don't not what to do at this point.
I own a 2006 pontiac g-6 that is having the power steering problems when driven a very slow speeds--this doesn't occur at all times but i am concerned that it is the auto was not included in the recent gm recall.
While driving the car, the power steering message came on the display. A few seconds later the power steering went out.
Steering issues. Steering goes out, erratic and dealer keeps replacing parts. This is my second g6-gtp..the first one had same issues and dealer replaced with this one and same issues..car is very dangerous.
I leased a 2006 g6 and there's been a constant "clunk" in steering column.its been repaired numerous times at the dealership.there has also been many "power steering" warning indications on the display unit inside the car.the power steering actually went out on one occasion.the entire steering mechanism has been replaced by the dealer and the problem continues.the warranty has expired and now the dealer wants me to pay for repairs and for a rental.gm has been of little help and a better business bureau claim has been filed to little avail so far.
Electric power steering in car is becoming faulty and unstable. When left in an idle position, steering wheel will shake terribly, either the whole ride or until it locks up, at which point power steering is lost and becomes hard to turn. I could be just turning the car on, sitting idly, or in the middle of driving and the power steering will do this. I have to restart the car while turning wheel to the left to try and "fix" the issue temporarily, and that's not even guaranteed, it's iffy.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving various speeds, the contact noticed that the steering column vibrated excessively as if it were loose.she took the vehicle to the dealer on several occasions and they replaced the intermediate steering shaft, front driver side tie rod, and the steering rack.several months after the repair, the failure recurred.the technician stated that the failure was normal and several of the parts for the steering unit were on a nationwide back order.the manufacturer was unable to assist.the failure mileage was 34,161 and current mileage was 36,493.updated 09/15/08 the transmssion was shifting hard. The tie rod end was loose and worn.updated 09/18/08
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While accelerating from a stop light, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 191,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the steering wheel would turn on its own. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
I was driving making a turn and i hard a noise didn't know what it was until i felt my steering wheel tighten up.
The first event happened while driving the vehicle on a texas highway going about 60 mph the steering wheel immediatly went stiff and a chime and warning light went off in the car indicating that the power steering assist was faulting and had shut off. The event caused distress as i had my family in the vehicle. I had to pull to the side of the highway in heavy traffic using great effort in order to avoid an accident. I shut the car off and then turned it on and the error went away. I took the vehicle to get checked at a local general motors dealership and i was told about the recall affecting power steering assist in these vehicles. The dealership told me that my vin number did not qualify with gm safety recall even though my vehicle had the same issue and they told me that i would have to pay upwards of 1600 dollars to get the issue repaired. I then contacted gm corporate regarding the incident. They stated via email that the vehicle did not qualify for the safety recall even though the vehicle exhibited the same issues as those vehicles gm acknowledged. They informed us that they would do nothing to repair this safety issue and we were left with no other avenues. The issue has come and gone a couple of times since then luckily in less dangerous situations with the worst one even leading the vehicle to steer towards the side of a street striking the sidewalk. This incident did not injure anybody but did cause damage to the suspension system. The damage has been repaired out of pocket, however it still raises major concerns towards the safety of myself and that of my family's. I have been lucky thus far that none of the incidents with gm faulty steering control assist have caused direct harm to myself or others.
My 2006 pontiac g6 has always had a "clunk" sounds in the steering column when i turn the wheel but ilost all power steering while i was driving down i-95 in philadelphia. I was barely able to make it to the closest gas station, as the steering wheel was almost impossible to turn. After letting the vehicle sit for about a half hour, i tried to start it to relocate it to a better area of the parking lot and the power steering was working fine again. Again, my power steering indicator is back on. I haven't lost my power steering again so far, but i will be taking the car into the gm dealer tomorrow. I spent most of the day doing research on this problem and have realized it seems to be quite common with these vehicles.
Power steering failure ,1 to 3 times daily,this happens without warning ,rear brake light do not work right there is a recall on this problem but i do not fall under the right vin number,these have been a problem since i bought (with no warranty)this car ,and these problems have been occurring since july of 2009 this car was bought in may of 2009.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized and became very difficult to turn.the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Approximately 3 weeks ago, my car began to show me a "power steering" error. It would pop up, and i would lose my power steering.this would go away after turning off and restarting the car.as of two days ago, march 8th 2011, the error is on my dash and i have no power steering at all.
2006 pontiac g6 rides great when on smooth roads. Just bought the car 1.5 months ago but when going down dirt roads it tends to pull you any way the road is going. Like if there are small ruts it seems to yank you all over the road and i have been reading and seen that this is a know problem in the steering wheel with the telescoping adjustment. Would like something done about this i am only 19 yrs old just finished college and bought this car don't have the money to be fixing things that shouldn't be broken.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized with the illumination of the power steering warning indicator. The engine was turned off and after restarting, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. There was a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer pertaining to the steering component however, the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall because it had exceeded the required mileage. The approximate failure mileage was 152,424.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.upon starting the vehicle, the contact heard a loud ringing noise and assumed it was the seat belt.she popped the seat belt in and out until the noise stopped.while exiting the vehicle, she heard the noise again and noticed that the power steering warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel.on a separate occasion, the steering wheel locked and would not move from its position.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated.the manufacturer stated that they could not assist with the repairs because the warranty was expired.the vehicle has not been repaired.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 68,000.
I was driving south on interstate 45 last night when the power steering stopped working.it was very difficult to pull the car off the highway without getting hit.i found out later that it is electrical and is a very common problem with this car.i am afraid to drive it now because it could, and probably will go out again while driving.this vehicle really needs to be recalled for this very dangerous problem.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on the highway, she noticed that the power steering became very difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning light illuminated on instrument panel. The dealer was contacted and they stated that they are aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 122,000.
About a week ago, i was driving at about 50 mph when my steering wheel locked up and i could not move it at all. I managed to pull over. The radio screen flashed and dinged "power steering"i called my husband who came and saw there was no power steering reservoir. Turns out its electric. After turning the car on, it seemed to be back to normal. This happened a few times since then, now my car is stuck permanently. As soon as i turn it on, it says "power steering" and will not resolve no matter how many times i turn it on and off. Horrible car!!
Electric power steering fails to work. Unbelievably difficult to turn steering wheel and control car. Mechanical clicking sound has been heard since car had 14000 miles. Dealer insists this is normal.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt. While driving 5 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated followed by a chiming sound. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver and the contact had to use extreme force in order to drive the vehicle onto the emergency lane. The dealer stated that they needed to perform a diagnostic test on the vehicle to determine what caused the failure to occur. The vehicle was neither repaired nor tested when the complaint was filed. The contact stated that the failure would occur sporadically. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 58,000.
My power steering went out.warning sound came on and "power steering" illuminated on my screen.i had to drive the car about 50 miles like this.took it to my mechanic and he told me it was an electric assist power steering failure and that i needed to take it to the dealer for repair and that these cars had a faulty steering units and they should replace for nothing.the dealership told me the repair would cost approx $600.00 and that the mileage had expired for this extended warranty.i am 20k milesover the 150k cut off. No one notified me that thiswas faulty or i would have took in for the repair before the cut off.. Faulty is faulty no matter how many miles the car has!!!!!!!!!!!this is no way to treat customers!
We own a 2006 pontiac g6, and the steering has been acting up on a regular basis really bad, it has almost caused us to wreak twice now.it gets really hard almost impossible to turn the wheel.update: no repairs were made'since reporting this incident that was the last time it acted up!
I have a 2006 pointiac g6, i had a letter about the steering but i have miss placed it. It stated that if my steering went out have it checked.well i was on the highway with my granddaughter and i went into the other lane infront of a truck and guess what the steering would not move.i called a dealership in mn and they said until my car stops all together they could not fix it; i have my grandchildren with me quite frequently i guess they want to fix it when something happens to my grandchild or myself i don't think so; please tell me what to do before someone gets hurt and i don't want it to be anybody.also, i have replaced the rotors, brakes all four tires in the fall of 2010 in the beginning of 2011 i had to have them fixed.well i have to go and have them fixed again i have never had a car like this in my life, i am a 65 year old single woman and i hate that this car is so badly constructed no wonder people do not buy american cars.please tell me what to do about my brakes, thank you.
I was driving my grandparents in my 2006 pontiac g6 and while on the highway my power steering suddenly stopped working. Fortunately i was able to get off and right to a repair shop but this is an extremely unsafe problem to have. I've begun looking into common problems with this car and it seems there are a few other common problems that make this car unsafe to drive and give it a guaranteed expensive repair bill. The interior lights have also apparently shorted out and i will now be checking for a common problem i have heard in which the brake lights may be on even when the brakes are not being applied due to corrosion of a wire. These problems are very serious and could easily cause accidents, especially for a 20 year old first time car buyer like myself.
My car steering is stalled all of a sudden while i was taking an exit from the freeway. It has become very hard to pull over the car to a side. I would have run into another car if the other car did not stop and honk at me. Today i would have been dead if the same thing happened on a freeway. There is a major safety issue in this pontiac g6 car. When taken to the repair shop they were not able to find any issue. Finally after couple interactions with the repair shop, they found a problem with steering shaft. Later, i got to know that this problem is been there for a while and gm has not ordered a recall and fixed the issue. I do not mind spending money and fixing it, but the problem is, that there is no fix and even after changing the shaft. There is no guarantee the problem will not repeat. Gm has to do a recall and fix the issue at the bottom.
Driving my power steering and exterior lighting goes out all the time. Also my passenger air bag says service air bag all the time. My car has also just shut down on me on numerous occasions on the highway etc.
My 2006 pontiac g6 steering wheel moves back and forth by its self. When i'm driving the power steering stops working and becomes very hard to steer.
This car has been nothing, but a dangerous headache.i was pulling out of my driveway and the brake fell off.. Glad no traffic was coming.could not stop.. The a week later i am driving and the tire blew.last weekend driving and lost all power. Not only did we get locked inside the car the serpentine belt was shriveled in pieces. It was horrible.tell the dealer cause i'm making payments and they act as if the could careless.. The car has never been inspected.i had it looked at and was told the back accel is going to crash in and the electrical is bad it can cause a fire. Scare to drive it.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that the power steering would fail at anytime.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 105,099 and the current mileage was 105,600.
Four months ago, we experienced difficulty with the power steering.borcherding buick service technician told us there is a recall on the power steering column, but, wait until it acts up more and they can fix it. January 11, 2017 the power steering went out completely.the next day we had it towed to the borcherding dealership.they were kind enough to give us a loaner and typed in the repair work.later that day, we received a phone call stating the, the special coverage is out of parameter because the recall expired 1-31-2015.the item defective was the power steering module, which gm automatically replaced when they replaced the steering column. We feel it is unethical for gmnot to stand behind the recall, this is a safety issue!jeff boyer v.p. Of vehicle safety in a previous letter stated, "he will make it right".this is obviously a faulty part, and no waycould we have prevented this or have been proactive and repaired it.the incident occured as we were leavinga residence,the results could have been deadly!
As i was driving a 2006 pontiac g6 the power steering light came on.i looked for the reservoir but could not find it.i was told it was electric.on my way to get it checked out, the steering completely went out.update (10/4/08): when the steering went out, i was able to steer the car still, but it was very difficult.after restarting the car it did seem to fix the problem.i was able to get it to the dealer to have it looked at.the dealer told me that they would have to reset the computer and drive it a couple of days before they could be sure of what the problem was.on return of the car the dealer informed me that they could not get the car to reproduce the problem, and that they couldn't do anything until it did.i have since been driving the car without any problems.hopefully that luck continues.
Power steering is locking up and warning light comes on dash. Have looked on line and a lot of other people are having the same issue with this vehicle. Vehicle was parked at the time of incident
Failed or failing power steering recall repair. Power steering light came on last evening (2/23/2015). Vehicle recall alert sent out in june 2014 was repaired by weston once parts were available. Problem was resolved since repair until last evening on drive home from work. Not sure what to do. I have heard it is not positive to alert dealer again as they may charge up to $800-$1000 to replace at worse case scenario the entire steering column. Thank you for your consideration.updated 4/19/16
At first the problem was random only occurring after putting the car in revere.steadily the problem became more and more common.changing from happening every couple of weeks to happening almost every day.the pinnacle was when i was driving home one night and lost control of the vehicle when the power steering went out while making a left hand turn resulting in thousands of dollars of damage.the car now has power steering failure every time i turn left, and or put the car in reverse.the only way to fix the problem is to turn off the car and turn it back on.unfortunately i have not had any parts replaced or had anything done to fix the problem, due to the cost of the replacement.so until there is either a recall, or a fiscally responsible way to repair the car, i'm driving a very unsafe car.
My power steering motor in my 2006 pontiac g6 keeps locking up on me.this has happened to me 4 times in the past month and a half.it happened the first time when i was driving in a parking lot.the power steering light went on and it started to chime.so i shut the car off and turned it back on in a few minutes and then it was fine. It happened a second time approximately 3 weeks later when i was pulling out of a parking spot.i did the same thing and turned the car off and then back on and it was fine.two weeks later (yesterday) it happened twice within 3 hours.i took the same actions and restarted the car just so i was able to steer it.it's very scary cause it is so hard to steer.thank goodness i was in a place that i could just stop and turn the car off and then back on.
Problem with power steering. Wheel becomes stiff and hard to turn while driving. Power steering is not visible under the hood making it inaccessible. The vehicle's manual does not instruct where the power steering is located. Called the dealer and they asked me to bring it in. Results pending. Updated 12/09/08.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was applied and the steering column began to vibrate. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the steering column failed. The contact stated that the part was not available for the recall repair for nhtsa campaign id number: 14e044000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. .....updated 10/15/15 updated 08/28/2017*ct
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.intermittently while driving the power steering failed without any prior warnings . The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the steering column needed to be replaced at an expense of $600.00. The vehicle was not repaired. He filed report number 71-771233424 with the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 51,000. Updated 12/8/09 updated 12/09/09.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed and caused the steering wheel to seize. The power steering warning light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a sensor in the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,214 and the current mileage was 83,536. Updated 8/11/14 updated 8/30/2017
I bought a pontiac g6 in sep 06 and in nov 07 it started knocking in the front end. I took it to a dealer and was informed that the steering column and the steering shaft are bad.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel began to feel loose and the vehicle began to pull. The power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an automotive service center but the mechanic did not know the cause of failure. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was electrical and the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they did not consider the failure a safety problem. The current and failure mileages were approximately 75,000.updated 08/24/11*ljupdated 08/29/11
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving 65 mph, the steering column locked up for a brief moment.when it unlocked, the vehicle spun out of control and struck a pole on the side of the interstate.a police report was filed.the insurance company did a crash inquiry and, according to their information, there were nineteen similar failures.the powertrain was unknown.the current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000.update (phone): the rack and pinion was discovered to be faulty after the crash. Prior to the crash, a firestone shop recommended that the rack-and pinion be replaced but the consumer denied authorization to do the work.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated continuously. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer wasmade aware of the failure. But, refused to fix the problem. The failure mileage was 40,000.updated 2/9/15updated 02/18/15.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving in reverse,the power steering service light illuminated on the dashboard and the steering became extremely stiff. The contact shut off the engine and when restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred moments later. The dealer advised that the steering column would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 94,500.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph with an unexpected popping noise coming from the steering column. The failure occurred whenever making a turn. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. The vin was not available.
My 2006 pontiac g6 was involved in an accident on the interstate. Traffic had slowed down to about 25 mph and the vehicle behind did not notice and struck my vehicle at about 60 mph. This force pushed my vehicle into the vehicle in front of it. The driver was wearing their seat belt and shoulder strap at the time. During this incident, the steering wheel along with the main shaft came free of the column and was sitting in the driver's lap when the vehicle came to a stop. The airbags did not deploy and the wiring harness was still attached to the steering wheel. My main concern was that, with the steering wheel in the driver's lap with the shaft sticking straight up, the driver could have been impaled with the shaft through their jaw and up through their skull if the airbag had deployed at that time. I do have a digital picture of the steering wheel placed loosely back into the column if you need to see it.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering failed while driving 20 mph which made it difficult to control the steering wheel. The dealer stated that the power steering column needed to be replaced. The gm manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that there were no warranties for his vehicle. The failure mileage was 89,000.updated 01/19/10updated 01/20/10
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 20 mph on normal road conditions and proceeding to make a left or right turn a chime sounded inside of the vehicle. The "power steering" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and immediately, the steering wheel locked. The driver exerted higher effort to turn the steering wheel and pulled over to the side of the road with caution. The vehicle steered uncontrollably into the left lane. The engine was turned off and restarted.the vehicle resumed normal operation. An authorized dealer replaced the steering column and motor. The vehicle exhibited a clanking noise after the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000. The current mileage was 109,619.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering failed. The dealer replaced the steering column. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that he experienced difficulty while steering. When making right and left turns there was a noise in the steering column. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The current mileage was 62,000.
Power steering computerized module failed during highway driving at high rate of speed. Power steering loss alert appeared on radio. Wheel of car locked; vehicle was rendered unsteerable causing crash and personal injury. Vehicle had this exact module repaired at dealership two weeks prior when power steering was lost in the same manner w/the same warning alert, but first instance occurred at a 2mph speed in parking lot.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the steering wheel seized.the vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation.the failure recurred twice.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering torque sensor failed and as a result, the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 25 mph the power steering light flashed on the dashboard and the power steering malfunctioned. The contact had to shut off the vehicle and restart it to reset the power steering. The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The failure could have caused a crash to occur. The failure mileage was 48,000.updated 04/20/10
My 2006 pontiac g6 gt lost ability to steer while pulling in to my driveway.this lasted for 2 minutes with no power steering and very difficult to try and turn the wheel at all.i guess it was a good thing we were not on a curvy road or on the highway needing to turn.the info panel on the car indicated a power steering error right after it happened.i restarted the car about 1/2 hour later and it acted normal at that point.we will not drive the car again until it is fixed.you must be able to steer and stop a vehicle to drive safely.this pontiac is not safe.it only has 40,000 miles on it.
Started car and let run for 20 minutes before work because of the cold morning. Went to leave and could not turn left or right. Muscled the steering wheel back and forth for a few minutes and it seemed to help. Did the same thing this afternoon while trying to leave work for home. Did the same thing as this morning. After a few miles of driving the steering seemed freed up and had no other problems. I will see what happens tomorrow and if it happens again i will be making a trip to the stealership. Car is an '06 g6 sedan with 48,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received notification of an unknown manufacturers recall pertaining to the power steering electronic power assist. The contact stated that the manufacturer would not replace the power assist module if the vehicle was over 100,000 miles and the contact was over the mileage limit. The contact stated that the power steering has failed four times within two weeks and he was unable to control the vehicle. The power steering would reset itself when the vehicle was shut off for fifteen minutes or more. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was around 123,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated the power steering warning light would illuminate followed by a loss of power steering. The contact stated the failure would occur sporadically. The contact would shut off the vehicle and when restarting, the vehicle would resume normal operation. The dealer advised that the electronic power assist module was failing and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was unable to provide the failure mileage. The current mileage was 89,000.updated 11/03/10 updated 11/04/10
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 sedan, it has 38,934 miles on it, last week i began having difficulty steering the car and then it began to make an awful noise at first when turning then when driving straight.i took the car to my mechanic who informed me of a problem with the power steering box and column.i was told this was under investigation and would like to add my car to the problem. My mechanic stated that it would have to go back to gm for all repairs.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 35 mph the power steering light flashed on the dashboard and the power steering began to malfunction. The steering wheel became difficult to control.a local mechanic informed the contact that the power steering assist motor needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not covered by a warranty and that he would be responsible for the repairs. The failure and current mileages were 54,700. Updated 5/6/10 updated 05/20/10.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that the electric power assist steering would cause the vehicle to change lanes without any assistance from the driver.the vehicle would dart from one direction to another without the driver moving the steering wheel at all.the manufacturer stated that the warranty was extended for the two previous year's models for the same failure; however, they would not assume liability for the 2006 models.the failure has become progressively worse.the failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 60,799.updated 8/18/09 updated 08/21/09.
While going around a curve, power steering message came on console. I lost all power steering. I had to restart car to get the power steering back on. I took it to dealer, they are going to replace the steering column, since there isn't a power steering pump it is all electrical and the switch is in the column. They don't know when the piece will come in, but they said i could drive it and if it goes out again, it won't do any harm, just be a "surprise". I pray that it doesn't go out going at a higher speed around a curve.
Letter from senator brown on behalf of constituent regarding a letter she received from gm informing her of a potential problem with her 2006 pontiac g6 (dot/i#2010-1254-respond to cleveland, oh office) *tgwthe consumer received a letter in the mail, that stated owners of some 2006 pontiac g6 vehicles equipped with electric steering may lose power steering without warning and it would require more effort to steer the vehicle properly at lows speeds.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed and caused the steering wheel to seize. The power steering warning light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a sensor in the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,214 and the current mileage was 83,536. Updated 8/11/14 updated 8/30/2017
This complaint is pertaining to a 2006 pontiac g6.since july 2006 i have been experiencing a loss of power steering while parallel parking.this occurs approximately 3 times a week.i do not experience this loss of power steering any other time except when parallel parking.i live in an area where you can only parallel park, so this is a major problem.i have been stuck partially in spaces and partially on the street, not being able to move my car numerous times.i notified the dealer that sold the car, and reported that they can look to see what they can do, however, the cost is dependent upon the warranty.
I have had this problem with the power steering electrical system when the car was under warranty and now that it is not under warranty, i have to pay all this money to get it fixed.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while making a left turn at approximately 15 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.the power steering then immediately failed.she had to use both hands to control the steering wheel.there was no crash.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer the following day.the mechanic stated that the failure was related to the electric power steering motor, and advised that the motor be replaced at the cost of $370.the vehicle has not been repaired.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 41,000.
Power steering randomly "locks" making it hard to control vehicle. Have had a few "near hits" but starting to scare me to drive.
06 pontiac g6- loud clunking in front end. Power steering rack replaced at 35,200 miles.car has had noise since purchased with 15,000mi. Car still has strange steering, loose wobbly feel.car also has extreme torque steering when accelerating hard, pulls hard to the left.car has had warped rotors since 20,000mi.i replaced all rotors and pads with new at 35,000mi.front rotors were totally worn out.all pads were more than 3/4 worn.
I own a 2006 pontiac g6.the car has been difficult to start.then i was making a right hand turn at a stoplight stopped waiting for traffic to clear and the steering wheel got real tight then the power steering message came on the radio.it was very difficult to steer after that.i contacted the dealer and they stated it was a fuse. It has been to the dealer twice before for a grinding in the steering when the weather is cold but they claim everything was fine.
The electronic power steering stopped working and the power steering light came on in the radio. After i shut the car off and restarted it, the steering working again but it soon failed and went through the process of restarting car to get it to work.it seems to do it more when the steering wheel is turned all the way to the right.it now does it frequently and the car steers so hard when it happens, it would be easy to loose control and crash.pontiac says this is not a safety recall and they will not honor warranty on my car. Nhtsa did investigate this under action number pe07023 but pontiac still states it is not a safety problem.i disagree and feel pontiac should correct this prior to an accident happening.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 25 mph, the power steering failed. The contactspoke with the manufacturer who advised there were no recalls on the power steering for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 33,000 and the failure mileage was 29,000. Updated 06/29/10 updated 07/14/10
I was driving down the crowded interstate, headed home from work and my steering wheel locked up. I could not turn to get to the shoulder of the road and could not steer so i had to stop. I turned off the car and restarted it and luckily the steering came back. I was past by semi trucks honking and one slamming on his brakes behind me to keep from hitting me. Once i drove the car home i told my dad what happened and he checked the car. He realized that the car had electric steering. He decided to let the dealer look at it. They offered no explanation but rather a repair cost of $1,200.00. He then looked online and found that there were hundreds of similar cases by just googling "pontiac g6 steering problems". This is when he decided that i needed to file a public safety complaint.
The power steering in the 2006 pontiac g6 sedan has been failing recently.at first, the steering wheel was much freer when turning left and very tight when turning right.the problem was intermittent but is occurring more frequently now.i am now getting a total failure of power steering along with the power steering message on the display.when this occurs i have to stop and turn off the car and restart.sometimes, it operates properly, but today it continued tofail after three different attempts to restart.all of this occurred in the span of one mile.althoughwas not involved in an accident, i have very serious concerns about this problem.
The pontiac g6 2006 is having steering problems like the otherpontiac g models. The electronic steering in the vehicle fails and the steering becomesvery hard and it is almost impossible to control. It would be hard for my wife to control it, she is a small woman. It takes a lot strengthonmy part to steer it.i would like to let other pontiac g6 owner about this problem before they have an accident.
My powersteering went out. When i start my car it automatically turns to the left. Now i cant even drive my car. I was coming back from new orleans with my 3 kids from the holidays and my power steering messed up. I would like it fixed that can kill someone when driving down the road. Don't you think you should do it right and fix the problem before someone either gets seriously injured or killed.
A few weeks ago when it first became cold out, i noticed that occasionally when starting my car it would say power steering on my driver information center and i would be unable to turn my wheel due to not having any power steering. When this would happen i would turn my car off and restart it as many as 4 times before i would finally have power steering. Then on 2/20/2008 i was driving on the freeway and my driver information center told me that i had no power steering. I pulled over to the side of the freeway and stopped my car and shut it off. When i turned it back on i had power steering again.
Power steering failure.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle lost electric power steering without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,126 and the current mileage was 72,405. Dr
Power steering stops working, front of car vibrates when driving above 55mph.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving 5 mph the power steering wheel light came on and the steering wheel locked,once the engine was shut off and turned back on the vehicle functioned normally. The diagnostic code was s150. The failure has occurred 3 additional times. The failure mileage was 54,511 and the current mileage was 55,000. Updated 07/07/10.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel began abnormally pulling to the left making it difficult for the contact to maintain the vehicle straight. The dealer informed the contact that the power steering electric motor would need to be replacing to correct the failure.the vehicle was not repaired. The contact believed the failure should warrant a recall due to the possibility of a crash. The failure mileage was 74,000.
Drove to arestaurant , when we finished eating. I noticed on the radio display it said "power steering", was able to drive and turn with no difficulty, when we entered the highway without warning the steering became very difficult, felt that driving the car was unsafe and pulled to the shoulder, turned the car off and called for a tow, but when the tow arrived, i was going to drive the car onto the trailer and the steering had returned, so i finished the drive home. When you start the car sometimes the steering is working other times it is not.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving 75 mph the power steering would turn on and off.the steering wheel was jerking left to right.the vehicle was pulled over, however; the steering wheel continued to jerk.the dealer was unable to determine how to repair the failure.the current mileage was 26,000 and the failure mileage was 25,000.
Recently when i am driving my power steering will disable itself and then i have to drive without it. The thing that i am concerned about is that weather is a major factor in northern ohio and what if i am driving on a snow covered road and the power steering disables. I am assuming that there would be some sort of accident and or injury. I have searched the internet to find more information about the electronically power steering on the pontiac g6 and discovered that there has already been an investigation opened. Can you please update me on the status of the investigation and file another complaint with pontiac on my behalf. Thank you for any help you may provide.
Complaint is about the 2006 pontiac g6. Beforepower steeringfailure the vehicle will have a hard time starting . Shortly after the power steering will seize, making the car impossible to steer.fortunately, there has been no accident to date.vehicle was taken to the dealership , and the sensor for the power steering was reset.less than a week later the problem happened again, and the dealership wantedtotroubleshoot the vehicle again.the estimate for repair was $1200and up.
Power steering losing power and unable to steer.
While drivingon interstate i lost power steering. After losing control, andregained my composure and pulled over to the side.reading the message board that said power steering was gone, i continued on home.the new part will cost $352.oo plus labor to fix.the steering continued to go on and off.
- the contactownsa 2006 pontiac g6 with a current odometer reading of 28438 miles. The vehicle was purchased with an odometer reading of 4936 miles as a new vehicle. The contact stated that on 8/16/06 the vehicle began to have a strong vibration in the steering column when turning. After the vehicle was taken to stokes hodges pontiac of thomson ga the contact was told by the service person that the vehicle was serviced prior to the purchase on 3/31/06 for vibration problems of the front suspension and steering. The contact was told at time of the repair of 8/16/06 that a service bulletin 06-02-32-0007 had been issued for the power steering gear. This was replaced on 8/19/06.the contact mentioned that service she was shown a file regarding the vehicles previous repairs performed prior to the purchase on 3/31/06, which was information that was not disclosed at the purchase time. The contactfiled a complaint since thiswas a safety problem, and the fact that the dealer did not provide this information and sold the vehicle as new.the failure mileage was 16,131 and the current mileage was 28,300.the consumer stated the vehicle continues to exhibit a vibration when turning the wheel. Updated 05/21/07
I brought my car brand new with only 2miles on my car.i have a 2006 g6 and i have 26,000miles on my car and today i had to replace my steering gear / core on my car.my car is new, why am i replacing a steering gear on a car with less miles on it?also, after researching on line, i notice that it was a recall on the airbags and i was never notified.
2006 pontiac g6. Consumer statesthat the power steering malfunctioned causing loss of vehicle control. Vehicle ran off the road and hit the guard rail. *mcthe consumer stated she had a power steering problem 2 weeks prior and it was repaired at the dealership. The consumer was injured in the accident. (ohio traffic crash report)a vehicle questionaire was mailed to customer to obtain additional information pertaining to the complaint.
My 06 pontaic g6 has had multiple issues with the power steering. While under warranty i had the steering fixed 2 times one of which included replacing the entire steering column. Now that the warranty has expired the steering warning has been coming up on the radio display.my car does have lots of miles because i drive 1000 miles a week but, this seems to be a common problem with the 06 g6's. It was so much of a problem that they changed from that type of steering in newer models. The steering will go out in the middle of driving and causes you to lose control the car then must be turned off and on for the steering to begin working again. Please investigate this problem it is dangerous!!
Driving down the road and slowed to go into a turn, power steering went completely out.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the steering wheel power assist failed over the course of several months. While driving at an unknown speed, the power assist system activated on its own and almost resulted in a crash. The manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. When starting the vehicle, the power steering locked. The failure also occurred while driving 30mph.she turned the engine off and was unable to steer to the left or the right. The contact had to wait a few seconds so that it would reset itself and restart. The dealer informed her that the sensor in the steering column would have to be replaced. The cost to repair the vehicle is $1,000. . the current and failure mileages were 44000.updated 01-10-08. The power steering motor was replaced and the problem ceased. Updated 12/31/07
My power steering went out about a week ago, so i restarted my car and it worked again. This happened a couple times a day. Yesterday i was driving and my power steering went out almost causing me to run head on to an oncoming car. It hasn't worked since and i have to drive without power steering.
Loss of power assist steering.
2006 pontiac g6 gtp rental car with approx 2,200 miles driving 25-35 mph for approx 30 min., lost power steering.pulled off road, smoke from grille, opened hood to find fire between fire wall and engine.due to loss of power steering, i presume power steering connection broke or hose split sending fluid on hot engine causing fire.fire was put out before it got big by passerby's soda. Car was still drivable (engine had cooled - fire out), but had rental company pick it up just in case the fluid had not evaporated/burned off.
While my wife and i were out for a drive, i started slowing down to go into a turn and with no warning the power steering went out.i turned the car off and upon restarting had my steering back. Had this been my wife this happened to, she would probably have wrecked. Upon coming home today my daughter told me that my wife called and said that the car needs ps fluid so she has apparently had the same problem. My wife uses this car to go to work and back and now this is going to worry me sick. Please tell me what i can do.
Failure of power steering in pontiac g6 indicated by "power steering" sensor.intermediate shaft and the power steering light sensor needs to be replaced.repair being done at sudbay motors, gloucester, ma.friends owning the same model & year had same problem and repair completed this year under warranty, my car is over the miles limit for warranty.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ball joints and tie rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.updated 5/15/15updated 05/26/15
- the contact owns a pontiac g6which wasinvolved a crashin july 2006. The current and failure mileage were 900.the cv joint failed while driving at 40 mph.the contact heard a noise, and while driving the vehicle to the dealer, less than 5 minutes away, the contact lost control, hit another vehicle, and drove into a ditch.gm stated that the failure did not occur due to the cv boots,and that it could have been the tie rod end.the contact has a police report and photos. The police reportwas incorrectin stating that itwas a head on collision. The contact andthe other driver involved in the crashdisagreedwith the report.the vehicle hit a curb before going into the ditch. The impact was on the driver's side, there were 2 sets of skid marks. The insurance company stated the contact was at fault and cancelled her policy ,stating that she lost control of the vehicle.thedriverwas taken to the hospital via ambulance, and the passenger was bruised. The air bags deployed.due to the crash the contact neededknee surgery.
2006 pontiac g6 taken to dealer for noise in front when steering. Dealer returned vehicle stating "they could find nothing."appox 2 months later vehicle was taken back for same problem only worse. Vehicle was returned with dealership stating the rack and pinion need replaced along with a right front hub (wheel baring) but the parts needed ordered. One week later dealer contacted and stated "parts were on back order."the vehicle is hard to control with these problems. Later told this is a very common problem and parts cannot be produced fast enough to correct them all.service department stated vehicle was ok to drive.
Bought car on 07/02/11, return car to dealer on 07/05/11 due to popping noise in steering when turning left or rightat any speed, even when sitting still. Did not do this when i test drove it. Started a day or two afterwards.dealer said it needed grease put into the intermediate steering shaft,(without even looking at it) even though there was grease coming out if it.dealer would not cover cost of repair. Called pontiac /gmc to see if there was a recall and if they could offer some help on this and was eventually told no.took to another dealership to have check and was told the whole intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. Again call pontiac/gmc and received an answer of no help could be given on this problem.quote to replace shaft is $319.00.i was told by both dealers there were no safety issues with this problem, that this would not go out on me while driving and cause a wreck.i don't know if i believe them or not.no honestly when it comes to buying a car.pontiac/gmc needs to do a recall on this.from all my research on this, it seems to have been a problem with this car from the start, this is a manufacturing problem and they should fix it.not expecting a problem so soon after purchase.i am not able to pay for this at this time.and it does scare me at times, wondering if the steering is going to go out.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while making a right turn, the contact heard a popping noise coming from underneath the vehicle.the dealer stated that the rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced.the repair was performed twice, but the failure persists.the current mileage is 48,000 and failure mileage was 18,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while attempting to make a right or left turn at 35 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning.the dealer replaced the steering column and electrical wires; however, the vehicle is currently making a noise when placed in reverse or park.the dealer stated that the cause of failure was the steering rack and it needed to be replaced.the current mileage was 32,490 and failure mileage was 5,000.
First leak was the xm antenna. Water came in through roof center console lights. Second leak was from the sunroof water entered the cabin through the same place. Dealer repaired sunroof drain tube. Third leak was the sunroof drain tube.dealer repaired the other sunroof drain tube.the water enter the cabin and ran on the passenger seat belt.this happened in the winter and the seat belt froze solid in the retraction reel.at the same time the water also damaged the airbag sensors in the passenger seat and caused the an airbag failure. The forth leak soaked both seat belts.this time the dealership extended the sunroof drain tubes per a service bulletin. Now there are intermittent electrical problems with the car.the heads lights would not turn on until the car was turned off then restarted.the turn signals, instrument cluster lights, and heater control lights stopped working intermittently.of course they worked fine while the dealership had the car.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt.while driving the vehicle off the dealer lot at approximately 2 mph, there was an electrical failure with the power windows.in addition, the cell phone charger fuse continued to blow out.the dealer stated that they would make repairs under warranty.there was bubbling in the paint job that was also repaired under warranty.whenever the vehicle is started, the stereo changes from xm fm to am.the screen for the xm radio is blank, the clock is always behind, and the fuel gauge never works properly.it is difficult to tell exactly how much fuel is in the vehicle.the engine ticks periodically and it sometimes stalls upon starting.the nuts in the door loosen every two weeks and make a loud clunking sound when they are coming loose.there is also something wrong with the power steering.the failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 18,000. Update 09/10/08 *cwthe power steering failed and was replaced, but it still was not right.the drive shaft began to unusual noises. Updated 09/10/08.
I have had this car for almost 3 years.it squeaks like the plastic is rubbing against each other.the brakes have not stopped squeaking.i have had them redone about 4 times.the black rubber strip is rotting.there is a leak on the passenger side coming through the little square right about the seat belt.my warranty is up and my extended warranty does not carry over to fix any of this.my car upholstery was already redone once due to a flooding and i paid for that.now the backseat smells like mold.the handle on the passenger side of the car has been replaced twice because it keeps coming off.this is the worst investment i have ever made.i just found out that the power steering is actually electric.i hate it.
Clear coat chipped off car, rotors warping every 3 months, buttons on radio discolored, sunroof stopped working, power steering locked up 4 times, battery needed replaced 3 times, car hesitates when starting & then dies, jerking sensation when driving - i've taking into the dealership 26 times in the past 3 years.
Power steering went out during blizzard-like conditions. I could not turn the wheel. Since then, intermittent times of power steering locking up. Then, in september of 2010, car began rattling, thumping, having a mind of its own. Sounds like an airplane. Power steering notice and engine light are on permanently now. I have already talked about the potential for accident with my children and had to prepare them for this becausewe cannot afford all of this work. In the last two years, the brakes have been replaced 7 times (in the shop 6 times in 2008 from may-sept). They had to special order the calipers because like the electronic power steering, the calipers on a g6 are the only car that is "done this way."the steering failure is now taking a toll on the brakes. I have also experienced the flooding on the floor boards of the car in the backseat and trunk but never made a connection until reading all 857 complaints thoroughly on one website and 153 on another. I have contacted and am awaiting a return call from a lawyer. I am also contacting the company our car is financed through for some kind of recourse. I have been trying to contact both gm and pontiac. I am going to have to get the car fixed but i will fight to get reimbursed or somehow get out of the remainder of this loan without my husband's credit being impacted. I have to use my car for work. I had to switch jobs so i would not be expected to transport clients. I am in fear for myself and my family. What kind of life is that? is anything in the works for a recall? so far, i have endured all of the financial responsibility: increased insurance premiums, accidents, tickets for failure to control and repairs. Because the steering problem is severe, i have to find the money next week or park the car while continuing to pay the monthly car payment.
(1)high speed driving (50 miles ph) and car wash(2) lot of air noise through sun roof and water leakage in through sun roof in car wash(3) dealer mentioned lot of complaints received from other customer.when they contact the manufacturer (gm) they request to contact the company that designed it.the company's phone goes to the answering mc and no resolution to the issue.nothing is done.
I noticed a 'blobby'-like plastic something coming up from the right hand side of the dash, esp. When it was hot. This had only been happening for a week or so. Took it into the dealer, informed that it was the weather stripping coming away from the dash and the windshield.
Clear coat delamination for 2006 pontiac g6 gtp.
Power steering hose is rubbing againstexhaust which now has made the powers steering hose to leak which could cause a fire if it hit the exhaust.
About 2 years ago my g6 started leaking water around the drivers side sun visor and i also noticed that the passenger side seat belt would become wet when it rained and it has progressively gotten worse to the point it soaks the drivers seat and headliner and the entire car holds so much moisture you can't even see out of the windows. I have a sunroof by the way. This past weekend i did a little research and saw a lot of people having the same problem so i pulled back some of the headliner and like they said the drainage tubes were not even connected. We tried to reconnect them but they are so short it is impossible. I read somewhere that they were aware of this problem and that they had shrunk due to heat but apparently nothing has been done to make this right and they are charging $1000 at the dealership to replace it when this is a manufacture screwup to begin with. This car has gave me more problems than anything. I've had the issue with the tail lights staying on when the brake pedal wasn't being depressed and have took it to the dealership multiple times for that only for them to tell me my car wasn't part of the recall even though it was doing the same thing and then they tried to chargeme some ridiculous amount claiming it was the brake switch causing it to do that and finally i got irritated and found out how to do what they would to fix the recall myself and haven't had any more issues with that so far. Long story short this car is a piece of junk and i wish i would have never bought it. It only had 5000 miles on it when i got it and only has 40000 on it now and i have had problems almost the entire time i have had it.
On august 6, 2016 i was merging onto the 33 east from the cayuga road entrance in cheektowaga, ny. As i tried to merge onto the thruway my steering completely went loose and lost control. I couldn't grab hold of the wheel, and my car went completely insane and crossed the 3 lanes of traffic on the thruway and hit the guardrail, then bounced off the guardrail, crossing back through those 3 lanes and i ended up in a ditch on the opposite side of the guardrail.my car is completely totaled, and i was taken to the hospital er by my mother & my car was towed by cheektowaga police to millers towing on genesee street. The only thing the hospital diagnosed me with was whiplash. I have no idea or explanation as to what could have caused my steering wheel and whole car to lose control like that. I contacted general motors and filed a claim with them. General motors sent out an investigator to come check out what happened to my car. The investigator only plugged my car into his computer, after unplugging the battery (which was not necessary to do at all). After he investigated it, general motors called me and said my claim was denied. I feel that my car was improperly inspected, it should have at least been put up on a lift to have the steering rack looked at, seeing as that's where the problem occurred. I have 3 witnesses that stopped alongside of the road with me and said it was like my car was "possessed." the car had a steering recall that i got fixed at a general motors facility in november of 2015, 4 months after i had bought the car. I feel that i should be compensated by gm for my losses. I did nothing wrong to make the car act like that or loose control, they had no explanation for me as to what happened to make the car do that.
On 95 highway south near carson va a white big bag fell off a tractor trailer in was on the highway road it damage my radiator and back end of my car. Repairs had to be done to mybcar
1. A few months after the warranty ran out i noticed a cracking in the paint on the hood only. The car is washed and waxed regularly with no unusual products. Paint has continued to deteriorate on the hood only (rest of the car is fine) and is now chipping through the clear coat entirely and to color underneath. I expect this will soon be flaking right off! 2. Around same time paint problem started, cd player stopped working. 3. Have experienced intermittent electrical shorts/problems with the console and have had to reset the clock and temp many times in addition to faulty "service airbag soon" warning that comes on then and disappears for months at a time. 4. Within last few months, have begun smelling strong odor of gasoline outside the car even several hours after it has been turned off...fuel fill ups don't increase or dissipate this. Smell seems to be getting worse (intensifying) over time, however, although i cannot detect a leak or any noticeable change in the fuel economy. 5. Several months after warranty ended began having difficulty starting car on "hot starts"...car cranks but doesn't ignite (same in hot and cold weather). This became more frequent until suddenly it completely reversed itself. Now "hot" starts are generally fine, cranking and non ignition typically happens on "cold" starts (same in hot and cold weather). For a car purchased with 29k miles and is now only at 66k i say this is deplorable! all these things occurred after 36k warranty ended but within the first 20-30k miles put on car. Ridiculous! my last car was a plymouth and ran fine well over 100k (only major job was replacing timing belt @ 100k)...i don't think i can anticipate the same kind of longevity from this car. Considering the other serious problems raised concerning steering and everything else, i don't know what to do with it.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving approximately 15 mph the power steering stopped functioning without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. When the contact attempted to make a right or a left turn while looking into the side view mirrors the view was blocked by the exterior of the vehicle. The contact stated that it was difficult to see if there was a vehicle in the next lane.the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Problems with car started in june of 06, for abnormal noise, from underneath car, condensation was constant in headlights even after replaced.car disc player would constantly malfunction and was replaced - steering was always seemed not just right.car would accelerate for short spurts, trunk filled with water after a rain really feel the whole stability of the car needs to be seriously looked at.husband received brain injury from what looked like he just plowed into a block wall for no reason.he held a clean driving record with a current cdl license.
Transmission feels as though it enter overdrive- brakes feel unresponsive and if responsive only slightly, and continues to accelerate with the transmission stuck.car will eventually stop when emergency brake is pulled, and then the transmission will not shift out of drive.steering wheel will become locked as well.after multiple attempts of turning the vehicle off and on, it will eventually unlock the transmission and will allow to be shifted into park.vehicle is an automatic.
Knocking loud noise coming from the motor, mechanic found the front and back motor mount broken along with the bolts also broken. Repaired cost $474.10. Front of body not aligned properly there is a gap within the hood and the car body don't know whether was caused by the motor shifting around.
Was following a car they want to stop and i couldn't stop and rear ended the car.
Coming off of the highway the cars steering wheel locked up and would not let me turn it nor would my brake work. The car did a complete 360 and smashed into the guard rail on the side of the highway.i was only going 40 miles per hour and all of the road conditions were clear. There were no cars around me and prior to the accident i had all control of the car. For additional detail, the mechanic and dealership stated that when they plugged the car into the electrical code finder that they could not generate a code that showed the wheel or car locked up.
My wheel an brakes locked while i was driving causing me to hit two cars parked my airbags never came out the driver side tire an front end busted fluids leak out an it happened on a city street vechile was towed
This car was horrible brakes rotors steering was never correct the cruise control went up and down and after i fixed ton stuff the guy i buy it from cane and stole it my husband job in middle of niggt
The paint on the interior's buttons are chipping off. I.e. The door lock/unlock, the buttons to raise/lower the windows, the radio buttons. The exterior paint job is awful. Anything that rubs against the car including my nail will scratch the paint.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 convertible. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the "top not secure" warning message illuminated as the top of the vehicle failed to lock. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
Electric hartop roof will not latch completly and will not allow access to trunk either. Happen afetr having chevolet garage work on vehicle had other issues as well .approx on date had multiple dates worked on . Key locked they rplcd key lock assy , then a cable which was problem did not allow start and shifting of vehicle. Charge multiple times and did not fix but charged alot for parts swapping to try and fix issue. Also caused oil leak and never repaired steering issue/popping in front end drivers side.
My car was parked in the driveway, i went to openthe driver's side door and the door handle broke off. This presents a safety hazard because if the fact this car only has one key entry.so if you lock your keys in the car and your driver's handle breaks off or doesn't work your not getting in your car even with your keysbecuz there is only one key hole on the driver's side. 3 months after the driver's door handle broke off. I was shopping came out of store went to put my groceries in front passenger side and that door handle broke off. So that leaves me no there choice but to leave my windows down enough to be able reach in and open the door from inside or or leave my doors unlocked becuz i can not unlock my doors with the one key entry becuz of the door handle breaking off. What if some how the doors were to accidently lock with a small child inside ? you would not be able get into that car to get that child!
I was driving home in the afternoon. I lost control of the power steering. I tried to merge out of my lane so i would not impact another car. I had no control of the steering at all. I was unable to merge, i hit the back end of a utility truck.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact stated that the convertible top will not close properly.the warning indicator read "top closing not completed".the dealer was unable to repair the vehicle.currently, the top will only partially open.the engine size and correct vin were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 11,000.the consumer stated it appears the problem was resolved and could not explained what the problem was with the vehicle. Updated 07/31/07
I just wanted to note that i have experienced these same issues with my 2006 g6 gtp. I have had my steering components replaced at least 2-3 times in the 2 years i've owned my car. I have 67k miles and purchased an extended warranty to 75k, so my repairs have been covered, but seeing these complaints is disturbing to me. Like many others here, i travel to/from work in my car each day at high rates of speed on the interstate. I hope gm will resolve any defective issues before someone must suffer. My steering was just replaced 2 months ago and i'm already hearing clicking under my front end again, so am planning to take my car back to the dealership soon. Please alert all owners if gm does decide to stand behind their product and repair these issues.
The steering almost gave out and making noise. The whole steering electric system needs to be replaced.
Electric steering assist kicks in and out. Steering wheel turned hard to the left on its own while i was going down the highway at 65mph. It took both hands to take back control. Power steering light blinked on the radio. When i stopped the wheel was making clicking sounds and turning violently to the left and right. After restarting the car the steering temporarily went back to normal. I have been have similar problems with the steering for the past year. Took to the dealar showing them bulletin # 10183 describing the exact problem for 2005 and 2006 g6's but they did nothing stating my vin # was not in the affected range. This is extremely dangerous and will kill someone.
The vehicle vibrates in a certain pattern when above 55 mph on the highway, no one seems to be able to figure out what is causing it. All 4 struts are new, sway bar bushings, sway bar links, control arms both upper and lower, all brake rotors are new. Cannot get the problem diagnosed by anyone because they cannot find out what it is.also the check engine light turns on and off (code given is for running lean) but no mechanic or dealership have found why it's happening.one dealership even told me it could be the cars ecu. So they told me to verify if my car had any recalls.please, any help about this is greatly appreciated this problem has been going on for over a month now (today's date 5/9/19)
I have had a 2006 pontiac g6 for 6 months now and have had the following problems. One month after i bought it i have to have the steering rack repaired/replaced.now i am having the ball joint and control arm replaced.the rotors also need replaced.none of this was covered by warranty.i have heard of other g6 owners who have had the same problems and of course was not covered by warranty.
I own a pontiac g6 2006 its the worst car i have ever owned i have put 4000-6000$ in to this car and still continue to have problems on a daily basis from the power steering catalytic converters brakes tire rod ends wheel bearings and numerous other problems i have paid more on fixing the problems on the car than i have paid on the car there are currently no recalls to my knowledge but i strongly believe the entire car should be recalled and gm should pay back what the car was purchased for!
I have had a thumping in the car when turning the steering wheel and was told that the steering gear needs to be replaced and there could be other defective parts once they get into it.at present i cannot afford to fix the problem and am saving up to get the $800 repair started.i feel this is a recall issue that gm needs to be forced to recall the g6's for this problem because a faulty steering system is a safety issue.i do not feel safe driving my car but it is the only means of transportation i have, so at this time i have no choice.also, i have had other major problems with this car every year since i bought 3 years ago.the first year was a sensor in the transmission, the second was the catalytic converter, and now this year the thermostat and sensor and this steering problem.this car is a lemon and needs to be recalled!
My car was running just fine. All of a sudden on a very rainy night, the car would not catch gear it would take about 5 seconds to run smoothly. About 8 minutes later when i got to the freeway it drove smoothly. The next day after driving the car about 20 minutes it started doing the same thing again, but this time it started burning. I stopped to let it cool and checked all the fluids, everything was ok. I tried to drive my car 10 minutes to make it to my house. While reversing a lot pop happened. I stopped and looked and pink fluid was running down the parking lot. I tried to move the car out the way but the steering wheel was hard to turn. After an hour i was able to take it to a relatives house after refilling the car with power steering fluid. After 2 hours of sitting we tried to take it to my house and as we left the car locked up. The engine ran but the tires were getting no rotation. We were in the middle of the road for about an hour while a mechanic took the brake caliber and brake pads off, so we were able to move the car out the way. I am paying on a car that i have not had for six months and is not working.
The power steering has gone out on my 2006 pontiac g6 without warning. There are several complaints prior to mine some involving wrecks. My vehicle is all i have to transport me back & forth to work & i'm terrified. This vehicle has several other issues including the camshaft sensor, blown struts but none as dangerous as the power steering going out. There need to be a recall of this car before someone gets hurt.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact noticed that the air bag warning light sporadically illuminated on the instrument control panel.she took her vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure.two weeks later, the air bag light illuminated again more consistently.she took the vehicle back to the dealer and they replaced the module on the side air bag inflater.a few months later, the air bag warning light illuminated again.the dealer replaced the entire air bag system because it was inoperative.the contact has pictures of the failed component.she also filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 14,000 and current mileage was 12,000. Updated 03/13/08.*ljthe consumer stated after the rack was replace, the vehicle still pulled to the right. The dealer adjusted the alignment. The sun visor kept falling down. Updated
Service engine soon light illuminated, clunk, knock or rattle noise from front of vehicle when turning steering wheel regardless if the car is parked or driving on curves, turning, or going over bumps at both low and high speeds. Car pulls to the left and has a constant vibration/shake which can sometimes be very violent throughout the entire car and completely disable it! a constant loud squeaking noise when applying brakes or when driving at low speed can be heard. A ticking or knocking type noise coming from the engine or transmission area may subside in hot temperature. Panoramic sunroof leakes a wind rush noise. Intermittent long crank or no crank with a delayed start. Headlamp and backlighting have low visibility or inoperative. Gearshift indicator light occasionally comes on or flickers. When doors are locked the locking mechanism may not release by key or remote and i have to crawl inside from the trunk in order to unlock the car. The climate control does not engage/ push air on setting 3 but works on 1 2 and 4. The famous "monsoon" radio has horrible sounding speakers as if blown however they are not. I have seen more than 1 certified mechanic for these problems. I have paid a lot of money repairing steering, brakes, rotors, alignment, tires balanced etc. However problems are still occurring in my very recent purchased g6. Now i see recalls have been issued but according to gm website my vin# is not listed as being recalled. Well apparently it does and should be recalled for replacement repair and reimbursement since pontiac/gm are completely aware of these issues and recalling cars with "certain vin numbers". I have bought non-american carsuntil now with no problems other than standard maintenance. This is my first pontiac/gm and sadly i am beginning to wonder if i made a mistake by not staying with non-american made cars.
Purchased used 2006 g6 in may 2007.first noticed clunking and popping noise in steering a month after purchase.local dealership did not hear any noises when they checked it over!over the 4 1/2 years that we have owned this car, the noises never go away.steering seems loose at times.driving home from work two days ago at 70 mph on four lane interstate, the clunking noises got worse and my front driver's tire fell off my car.i was able to control the car and get it to the side of the road.thankfully, there was no one on the opposite side of the interstate or near me when my tire went flying off.sure would be nice if pontiac would do something about the steering/suspension problem with this car.have read far too many stories about serious injuries, which i could have caused with my g6.i just got lucky there was no one around me when it happened.
Steering 50000 miles ball joints are shot are you kidding never heard of this maybe 100000 plus miles on any car.need watch dogs on these foreign parts thesefront steering parts made in piilpplies???? we put on these gm cars buy american buy hyundai 10yr 100000 miles warranty im trading mine in might get clunker price this lost will be cheaper in long run than paying out of my pocket to keep this pontiac g6 safe. All these complaints on steering problems no one cares???
My wife was driving on the freeway doing about 67-70mph to work when she started to fell the steering wheel shake then it started to pull left. I have checked tires, wheel lugs, an suspension components. Its been about four days now. Really bad at slower speeds an she scared to drive the car. So i drove it today an it scares me really bad i can't even think about puttingg my kids in this car its really that bad please help !! everything istrue:(
I have a 2006 ponitac g6 4 door sedan.the car has 45,500 miles on the odometer. At 44,024 miles i had to have a four wheel alignment.now at 45,500 miles i discover that since the full alignment both of the sway bar links have gone bad.the car was making noise in the front suspension and the car sways from side to side while driving through corners or in a strong side wind.i purchased the car with 32,000 miles on the odometer and at 34,000 miles while on vacation i had to replace the rear brakes and rotors along with the front brakes with a total bill by the chevy dealer over $600.00.i also have one of the cars that has a problem with the power steering getting hard to turn and then goes back to normal.i contacted my local pontiac dealer about my concerns and to see if there was any service bulletins for the car.i was told that my problems were the results of the bad roads were i live.it seems strange to me that my 1993 corvette with 110,000 miles on the same roads as my pontiac does not have any problems with the suspension.
1. Loss of power assisted steering making it hard to control car. But i turn off car and turn back on, it works.2. Steering column knuckle or u-joints are making a loud clunking noise when turning steering wheel.3. Bcm or body control mudule is either bad or needs cleaning because cruise control nor traction controls work. I checked fuses and they are ok.
Takata recall.but not only the air bags. There is a clicking noise when i steering, sometimes causing the air bag light to come on. There is a vibrating coming from the driver's side front when at speed that shakes the steering wheel even after the tires are balanced and the struts and tie rods were replaced. If i grab the steering wheel with both hands, it moves up and down. When parallel parking, the power steering fails making it impossible to turn the wheel without hitting the gas and putting the car in motion. I've noticed in my research that other g6 models of this year and surrounding years were recalled for all of the problems i am having. When i asked the person at chevy dealer about it, she told me i was out of luck until the vin pops up in their system. This has been happing since my wife got the car in 2007 apparently, and since we just had a baby, we are looking into it more. I've been waiting on the recalls to be expanded to her vin, but nothing. Is there anything we can do, other than paying to rebuild the whole steering system of which others with the same problems were covered? thanks for any help.
Started driving the car and power steering goes out.
Rotors, brakes, and numerous replacement control arms on both sides.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.at 3,486 miles, the steering gear began to make a clunking sound.the vehicle failed to steer properly and the contact experienced difficulty keeping the vehicle straight while driving.the vehicle was taken to a repair shop seven times, but it was only repaired correctly on two occasions.the vehicle was diagnosed as having another issue during the other five visits.the contact has all seven receipts for each repair regarding the steering failure.she feels that it is a safety issue because the vehicle needs to be steered properly in order to stay on the road.the current mileage was 82,586 and failure mileage was 3,486.updated 3/27/09 there was a noise coming from the front suspension when going over bumps in the road. Updated 03/31/09.
We bought this car brand new, and troubles started immediately. First thing was when you would turn the steering wheel it would make a popping noise, well returned it a few months after we bought it they said it was because of a cap , that use to be metal but are now plastic wears out , nothing dangerous but annoying. Well that was replaced 3 times before some kind of a rod was replaced. Then it always smelled of anti freeze. And would lose it, but they couldn't find any leak. Well after having it in having 2 radiators put in it, it still did lose fluid. Until recently i had an accident where a lady left her car in the middle of the highway and ran off and left it in the middle lanes coming off of a bridge a man slammed on his brakes and i hit the side of his bumper , and caused damage to the front of my car and i got a new front end and a new radiator again. Still leaked fluid. My husband after getting the car back from the repair shop found the leak and bought a part and fixed it himself. Pretty good after 3 radiators and all the techs working on it over the 6 yrs, he had to fix it. It has been in the shop right after i got it because when you would take off, it would act like it skipped a gear. But if i shifted w/the standard shift it wouldn't do it. They said there was no shavings in the transmission tray and all was fine. Took it back again for the same thing, they still said nothing was wrong with the transmission. But to this day about once or twice a week it will still skip when accelerating. I have had the motor on the convertible replaced right after i got it. The stereo was also replaced. The passenger side chair arm release, that allows you to let the seat up for someone to get in the back came off, they put another one on and no adhesive it stripped out again. Refused to fix it. I have all paperwork from all the repairs it has had,will list in anotherpost.
There are 3 different areas that i assume are the cause of my car's problems. First the passenger side air bag is has stayed off, regardless of passengers being present since 2014, i believe. Using the key does not change the air bag status. Also this may be part of the electrical area, but at around the same time my cruise control also malfunctioned. The car was in motion when i realized both things. Also i've had problems with traction control coming on out of no where, and instead of the engine speed being reduced, the car will not move at all. Sometimes it will like reset after i pull over and wait for over 10 minutes, but it will come back on repeatedly. I have to pull over wait restart, pull over wait restart several times within a usual 20 minute drive at times. Also i'm having problems with the air compressor staying engaged. My car kind of bogs down when the compressor does kick in, and it repeatedly kicks on and off while driving any distance at all. Also the interior lights flicker constantly. The message center on the radio constantly says that i have low coolant, but that is an error message. In the suspension area my whole front end(struts, ball bearings, etc) seem to be bad. When i drive over a small bump the whole car shutters and pulls wildly to one side or the other. It feels like my tires hit into the rim itself over speed bumps when i am driving merely 10 miles per hour.
When going around a curve it is like it loses traction and pulls to the left real bad or going over railroad tracks it has new struts and been aligned threetimes and two set of new tires andnew bearings and tie rods and still haven't fix it.
My vehicle squeaks when i go over bumps, even really small ones.i have taken it to the dealership over 10 times.my shocks were replaced, but a couple of days later, it was doing it again.this has been going on for well over a year now.my battery died in my car and it caused my cd player not to work.when my battery was recharged and car running again, the cd player would not work.the radio does, but not the cd player.
Had the car check because the power steering light came on, couldn't detect.now it's doing the same thing and the power steering went out for a few seconds.put the car in park, turned it off and the power returned once the car was back on.today, november 19, 2013, the power steering light flashed again.i recalled getting a letter a while back, if there is something wrong with the power steering why didn't they just do a recall.in the event you have to get this problem fixed then you can submit a claim form.why didn't they just recall the car.i have my car since 2005 and it has been service on a regular basics to assure that it is in property working conditions. I've kept the oil change, brake repairs, etc.now the steering is giving a problem.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph during inclement weather, the traction control system failed causing the contact to crash into a wall. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. In addition, the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel and was difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that while parked, the vehicle shifted out of gear. Additionally, the front passenger tie rod, ball joint, and the hub wore out prematurely. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Incident of carriage parts on 2006 pontiac g6 gt...ball joints and tie rods along with rear parts believed to be under spec...meaning that they are too weak to support the vehicle and to provide support for everyday road abuse....parts wore out at roughly 45k...there are also a lot of complaints i see about the front end parts on this car...
Power steering went out and car became unstable causing my car to wobble and unsafe to drive couldn't get it repaired was told there was a recall on car and parts. Almost wreaked my car when power steering went out on the interstate and was almost hit by 18 wheeler had to call for someone to assist to get car home. Unable to drive safely.
At first the car started making this loud noise.the noise is constant once you get up past 20 mph or accelerate.the car actually sounds like a motorcycle or something.took the car into the dealership and they diagnosed it as the left front hub bearing assembly.to bad the 3 year warranty has expired; nor is it covered under the drive train ext.this problem exist every time we take a drive ( over a week).this part is on back order throughout the parts warehouses in the u.s. (over 900 and something odd backorders).i am inclined to believe that this is a factory issue and not a case-by-case.
I was driving one day, and i went to make a right turn and all of a sudden the steering wheel locked up and the power steering displayed on the dash. It has been happening since and mechanics don't want to work on it because of the area it's in. It's been going on for almost 1yr, and it's really annoying and tiring.
I have had nothing but problems since buying this car used in 2010. Have had the front end tie rods, struts replaced and now the power steering is acting up. I was driving 40 mph and the car started to shake and the power steering light went on , and steering went out. Was able to pull over into a parking lot. I turned car off and then back on and power restored. I know it will happen again based on all the other complaints.this problem is very serious and could cause a major accident and there needs to be a recall on this problem.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that there were several failures that randomly progressed upon purchasing the vehicle from a private seller. Due to the various failures, the vehicle was unable to pass state inspection. The vehicle was taken to four different independent mechanics, but a permanent remedy could not be provided to prevent the failures. The various mechanics replaced the throttle body, spark plugs, air flow sensor, and battery; however, the failures continued. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed, and failed to start and restart on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it diagnosed that the master computer and the struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
Thought lost weight off tire because car started shimmy and driving funny, took to shop to have tires checked, guy said had wires showing on front two tires and car was out of alignment.couldn't understand why, bought it with 20,000 miles on it and it has 41,000 miles on it now.took it to another shop to find what caused alignment problem, found out today that lower ball joint is bad and on top of that, you cant replace just lower ball joint, must replace whole a arm and now tires, which were fine when i had oil changed last time.this shouldn't be a problem with a car with so little miles and little wear and tear,this is not normal, there has to be a problem somewhere.
- the contactownsa 2006 pontiac g6 with a current odometer reading of 28438 miles. The vehicle was purchased with an odometer reading of 4936 miles as a new vehicle. The contact stated that on 8/16/06 the vehicle began to have a strong vibration in the steering column when turning. After the vehicle was taken to stokes hodges pontiac of thomson ga the contact was told by the service person that the vehicle was serviced prior to the purchase on 3/31/06 for vibration problems of the front suspension and steering. The contact was told at time of the repair of 8/16/06 that a service bulletin 06-02-32-0007 had been issued for the power steering gear. This was replaced on 8/19/06.the contact mentioned that service she was shown a file regarding the vehicles previous repairs performed prior to the purchase on 3/31/06, which was information that was not disclosed at the purchase time. The contactfiled a complaint since thiswas a safety problem, and the fact that the dealer did not provide this information and sold the vehicle as new.the failure mileage was 16,131 and the current mileage was 28,300.the consumer stated the vehicle continues to exhibit a vibration when turning the wheel. Updated 05/21/07
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ball joints and tie rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.updated 5/15/15updated 05/26/15
I bought the car used from #1 cochran of robinson and from the time i bought i had squealing coming from the front end. Upon have the tires and brakes checked nothing could be found to be wrong. I just had the vehicle inspected and found that the tie rods were both completely worn out. This is a 2006 pontiac g6 and i was told that this should not have happened in a 2 year old vehicle. I have only had the car for a year and it has now cost me well over $1,100 to get it fixed.
I had a clunking noise on the left front of my vehicle - i took it in for an oil change and had the shop review steering issue - ball joint was bad replaced same along w/ lower control arm and completed and alignment - also had new tires put on vehicle then a popping noise occurred when turning to the left, my car even jumped the track at a car wash and i had to reverse out of the car wash and hold my steering wheel throughout the entire car wash. I then took to a dealership and was determined i needed to have the intermediate steering link replaced, power steering motor and stabilizer bar link replaced - damaged parts have been disposed of.
On 2/28/09 i noticed that my steering wheel was pulling severely to the left, while it felt like the rest of the car was pulling to the right.this got progressively worse and was difficult to control the car when turning corners.decided not to take the interstate.heard a loud thump and car veered to the left.the entire left wheel assembly had fallen off the car while i was driving on a busy street in heavy traffic. When the tire and assembly came off it pushed out the left front fender and bent it from the weight of everything coming apart. Police responded and told me had i been on the interstate it could have been fatal.car was towed to dealer.car is 2.5 yrs. Old, 29k miles.
After leaving a stop sign the driver's front upper,lower control arms, cv joint, ball joint and upper strut mount completely broke away from the car causing the car to veer sharply to the left and strike a parked car. Witnesses including the police officer who witnessed the accident say the car just abruptly went left at approx 15 mph on dry level, smooth pavement. Luckily the car wasn't on the highway at speed or my daughter would have possibly been severely injured of killed.
2006 pontiac g6 power steering becomes hard to turn.it is hard to control and happens at almost anytime.what happens if it locks up while going 65 with my two kids in the car.warranty has expired and gm wouldn't fix it anyway.also a loud clunking noise has started in the front of the car.
2006 pontiac g6, car steering wheel started to shake when driving and braking at around 60,000 miles, the vehicle also made a clunk noise when steering wheel turned at low speeds, went to a mechanic and they replaced the outer tie rods. The vehicle continues to shake and thump. Now the mechanic is telling me that i need to replace the control arm, bushings etc. My whole front suspension is having major problems. My car veered off to the next lane on its own. Lots of play in the steering wheel. Its in the shop now, also needing the rack and pinion replaced. Please recall this. My family was lucky not to have hit another vehicle or be hit. Thanks.
All four brakes and rotors replaced at 22,000 miles due to pre-mature wear and sub-standard original parts. Dealership wanted outrageous prices to replace with the same crap parts. Also suggested replacing a failed ball joint and strut which was just out of warranty. Offered minimal assistance from gm, so went to mr. Tire which was much better and cheaper. This car is just made poorly.
Incident of carriage parts on 2006 pontiac g6 gt...ball joints and tie rods along with rear parts believed to be under spec...meaning that they are too weak to support the vehicle and to provide support for everyday road abuse....parts wore out at roughly 45k...there are also a lot of complaints i see about the front end parts on this car...
Front suspension issues. I have had to replace both front lower control arms, both front wheel bearings, and the passenger side strut. With these parts failing, they also ruin the tires. This causes for me to have to replace brand new tires as well. Interior light does not come on when doors are opened. Parking brake does not fully release causing excessive wear on the inside brake pad of the rear brakes.
Loud popping noise when you turn the steering wheel to the right or left. Driving down the street and the radio screen went completely blank and the radio wouldn't come on.cut car off and turned back on and radio came back on. Repaired control arms, ball joints, and struts. Popping noise continues. Think its in the electric steering column.
Continued steering/front end problems causing popping, clicking, unsteady steering/drifting and premature wearing on tires resulting in frequent replacement. - known factory/manufacturer defect with no replacement parts by manufacturer;gm admits to defect with no remedy-no recall. First report 7-25-07 without remedy. - - vehicle unsafe - - should not be available for resale. Has been returned to freedom pontiac in odessa texas due to unsafe condition.
I have been having steering/suspension problems starting two months after the vehicle was purchased. The first incident started in august of 2006. I took the car in because of a rattle in the front end when vehicle was warmed up. Service dept. Replaced the engine stabilizer/snubber. Second incident happened in february of 2008. I took the car in because there was a rattle in the front end over bumps and when turning . The service dept. Replaced the left hand strut upper mount and lubed the intermediate shaft and reset the collar on the rack and pinion. The third incident happened in july of 2008. I took the car in because i felt a knocking noise in the steering and it worsened when i was stopping. The service dept. Then replaced the right lower control arm. My car is now making more noises in the front end and i have an appointment to get it serviced on august 8th (14 days after last incident). This car has only 26,000 miles on it. I should not be having all these problems with the front end.i feel their needs to be a recall on the suspension on these g6's. They are terrible and dangerous. I went on a trip this past weekend and drove some windy roads and thought either my front end was going to shake to pieces or i would not be able to stop. Someone is going to get seriously hurt.
I recently found out that my 06 pontiac g6 needs a new lower control arm assembly on the passenger side. The car only has 52,000 miles on it. This is a problem because the wheel could fall off. The lower control arm should not have to be replaced at only 52,000 miles. When i took the car into the dealer they told me that i had other things wrong, when in return those parts were fineand the whole control arm needs to be replaced. After reading through some complaints i have found out that this is a problem on the g6 starting back from 2005.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 50 mph, the front end of the vehicle shook. The contact had to decrease the vehicle's speed in order for the shaking to cease. An independent mechanic stated that the control arms were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 30 mph on the highway, the right front side of the vehicle dropped down and there was a loss of vehicle control.the vehicle struck a bridge and came to a stop.the occupants were wearing seat belts, but minor injuries were sustained.the vehicle sustained moderate damage and a police report was taken.the vehicle was towed to a body repair shop who determined the right front lower ball joint separated from the vehicle.the manufacturer was alerted.updated 09/12/06.
2006 pontiac g6 taken to dealer for noise in front when steering. Dealer returned vehicle stating "they could find nothing."appox 2 months later vehicle was taken back for same problem only worse. Vehicle was returned with dealership stating the rack and pinion need replaced along with a right front hub (wheel baring) but the parts needed ordered. One week later dealer contacted and stated "parts were on back order."the vehicle is hard to control with these problems. Later told this is a very common problem and parts cannot be produced fast enough to correct them all.service department stated vehicle was ok to drive.
Several issues with the 2006 g6 that we purchased in 2005.we have had the entire front hub assembly replaced, i have taken the car in for what feels like a transmission issue, the passing gear on the car does not kick in.we had the car to the dealer a 2nd time on 04/23/2007 because when we were driving the car over the weekend the car didn't kick into the passing gear at 60 miles an hour and when it did the car dropped down to 20 miles an hour and jerked and finally about 10 minutes later it went back to a normal speed but still would accelerate and decelerate on its own.took it to the deal who finally got it to do as we described but not has bad, on the next day they couldn't get the car to replicate the issue so we were told they couldn't do anything for us since it wasn't flashing any codes to let them know what the problem is.i am concerned because it feels as if the power of the car is dropping when you accelerate and i am afraid to pull out in traffic with my children in the car for fear that the car will not go and they will be injured.i could not believe that the dealer knowing that it had an issue turned around and told me they couldn't do anything for us because there were not codes telling them there was a problem, even though they drove the car and realized that the car seemed like it had a blockage that was causing the car to feel like it was stalling or the power was dropping.we have also had to have the ac module replaced. I don't feel this is a safe care for me to drive with my two children in the car.
- the contact stated the bearing & hub assembly on the right sideof the 2006 pontiac gc failed at 14, 295 miles.after hearing a loud, roaring noise the dealer replaced the bearing and hub assembly on the right side.at 32,485both rotor assemblies had to be replaced.the contact heard a loud roaring noise again at 43, 010 miles and both front struts had to be replaced. At 43, 022 miles, the contact heard a roaring noise and the dealer stated the hub failed and replaced the front hub & bearings.on 1/16/07, the contact stated the hub on the back passenger side was replaced and the vehicle mileage was approximately 58,000. The contact stated he continues to hear loud roaring noises on the vehicle.
- the contact stated the bearing & hub assembly on the right sideof the 2006 pontiac gc failed at 14, 295 miles.after hearing a loud, roaring noise the dealer replaced the bearing and hub assembly on the right side.at 32,485both rotor assemblies had to be replaced.the contact heard a loud roaring noise again at 43, 010 miles and both front struts had to be replaced. At 43, 022 miles, the contact heard a roaring noise and the dealer stated the hub failed and replaced the front hub & bearings.on 1/16/07, the contact stated the hub on the back passenger side was replaced and the vehicle mileage was approximately 58,000. The contact stated he continues to hear loud roaring noises on the vehicle.
- the contact stated the bearing & hub assembly on the right sideof the 2006 pontiac gc failed at 14, 295 miles.after hearing a loud, roaring noise the dealer replaced the bearing and hub assembly on the right side.at 32,485both rotor assemblies had to be replaced.the contact heard a loud roaring noise again at 43, 010 miles and both front struts had to be replaced. At 43, 022 miles, the contact heard a roaring noise and the dealer stated the hub failed and replaced the front hub & bearings.on 1/16/07, the contact stated the hub on the back passenger side was replaced and the vehicle mileage was approximately 58,000. The contact stated he continues to hear loud roaring noises on the vehicle.
Incident of carriage parts on 2006 pontiac g6 gt...ball joints and tie rods along with rear parts believed to be under spec...meaning that they are too weak to support the vehicle and to provide support for everyday road abuse....parts wore out at roughly 45k...there are also a lot of complaints i see about the front end parts on this car...
On 2/28/09 i noticed that my steering wheel was pulling severely to the left, while it felt like the rest of the car was pulling to the right.this got progressively worse and was difficult to control the car when turning corners.decided not to take the interstate.heard a loud thump and car veered to the left.the entire left wheel assembly had fallen off the car while i was driving on a busy street in heavy traffic. When the tire and assembly came off it pushed out the left front fender and bent it from the weight of everything coming apart. Police responded and told me had i been on the interstate it could have been fatal.car was towed to dealer.car is 2.5 yrs. Old, 29k miles.
As i was pulling into work, my car dinged three times, then power steering was flashed on my radio and my steering wheel locked up! unable to drive my car, i had it towed to a mechanic and the estimated repairs would cost $900! this is a horrible car, as this is just one of the few problems i am having with this vehicle. Every time i turn the steering wheel, something in the steering system is making it clank, and when i turn the wheel back it will clank again. If i am at a complete stop and have my hands off the steering wheel, when i apply the gas, the wheel will pull itself about half a turn to the left and as i pick up speed it will recenter itself. When i turn the wheel there is also a grinding noise. The struts have gone bad, which is $450 more, and there is a leak in the front left tire somewhere (not the tire itself, the mechanic told me it was leaking oil somewhere). This is my first gm car, and it will most certainly be my last.
I leased a 06' pontiac g6 in june of 06' and i've had nothing but problems with the car since i got it. On 2/16/08 i was on my way to florida for vacation and i was half way there when i noticed the brakes were grinding. I only have 26,000 miles on my car and this was the first long distance to ever be driven with my car. So when i arrived to florida on bad brakes i took it to a pontiac dealership and they told me i just needed brakes and it would cost 210 per brake because all they brakes had went. And i didnt have the money to pay for brakes (which very rarely go all at once or at 26,000 miles.) i had just replaced all 4 tires a week prior. So i took my car to have a second opinion at another place who specialize in brakes only and they found that the calipers in my car had malfunctioned and they wore the brakes down to bare metal. Pontiac refused to pay and told us that brakes aren't in the warranty and that it's normal wear and tear. Which i know first hand its not. My father has a 04' kia and hes been back and forth to florida 4 times and has 36,000 miles and hes never replaced his brakes or tires. This is totally ridiculous and i know this is not normal to happen to a car.
My problems started with this car before i even got home with my new purchase.i had 2 children in the car and the tire blew off the rim damaging the fender notes from the invoice state that "parts and labor to be billed to 67d 67f, cannot warr tire that has been mounted wrong on 1st repair"then on 6/26/06 paint was refinished due to clear coat peeling on the hood.on 11/06/06radio does not play cd's and radio was replaced.3k mile service with motor silk.also airbag light was staying onand they said they found a wire to sdm loose and repaired wire.also right rear tire was leaking air.4/20/2007 engine was knocking loud when first started in morning at that time they replaced the lifters.theengine was replaced shortly after that and again had problems with the air bag light staying, dealership again said it was a sensor but this is only a few of many issues i've been having with this car.please contact me and we will go through each one or you can contact the dealership where this lemon was purchased and request the records (i have a copy too)....
I hit a pothole and the bracket holding the control wires for the abs and traction control on the passenger side broke and my shocks ripped the wires. I now no longer have abs or traction control, atleast on stated tire. My idiot lights in the dash are now constantly on and put out an alert ding every time the car is started. I previously had some alignment work done, but that was over 4 months ago. This incident happened immediately after hitting said pothole. I hit a curb back in 2007 which led to the alignment work that was done a few months ago. The plastic used for the windshield washer jets has also recently corroded and fell apart, so they no longer work either.
My current problem with my 2006 pontiac g6 sounds the same as the recall for the 2009 pontiac g6. Today (12-8-10) i had to bring in my car in to the dealer after putting my car in park, which then proceeded to roll. The wiring system did not seem to recognize park or disconnected from the transmission. I later tried to turn the ignition and the car would not turn on at all. 4 months ago i brought it in for the key getting stuck in the ignition because the car didn't recognize it as being in park. Three other times i had issues with the brake/foot peddles. I would have to break to accelerate and drive to slow down or it would not accelerate at all until it reached 30mph.it would automatically drive in traction control and read decreased engine power on the panel. In addition, i have recently had a fountain of water pouring into my car surrounding the sunroof on either side of panels btwn the front and rear windows, resulting in severe interior damage and subsequent mold spores growing. Instead of the filter surrounding the sunroof filtering water out, it is filtering water in.
Purchased a 2006 pontiac g6 gtp, i have recently caused many close calls of harming peoples life due to the failure of shifting of my transmission in a fairly new vehicle. The transmission slips and does not go into gear sometimes and when entering the highway everyday is a challenge if i will make it or not. The vehicle decides if it will go or not and i don't believe this 2006 vehicle should be on the road or others to be sold until this ongoing problem across the nation to be solved. It happens at 65,000 miles on all vehicles that have reported this issue.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the traction control warning light illuminated intermittently and a loud abnormal noise emitted whenever the gears were shift. Also, the contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would rock back and forth. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph during inclement weather, the traction control system failed causing the contact to crash into a wall. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. In addition, the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel and was difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that while parked, the vehicle shifted out of gear. Additionally, the front passenger tie rod, ball joint, and the hub wore out prematurely. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6. My steering wheel gets really tight when turning in any direction then it becomes extremely loose. My radio will not play any cd's and i had to take it to dealership once to have it replaced because it caused my battery to die. My right passenger light has water in it. My remote starter no longer works on the vehicle. My passenger side tire sounds as if the ball joint is loose in it.
Took my car to dealer for recall 141152--after i waited along time for parts.recall-13036--completed they claimrecall--14116---claims at first--parts not available--oops then later he claims he found some in the back!recall--14152---completed they claimwhen we drove the car off the lot it still had shift problem----later found out the transmission pan was leaking,took car and had fluids re-done at jiffy lube.as the days went on the car would not go into gear--it was undriveable in 10 days. Car sits in driveway now and won,t go into any gear.called pontiac talked to senior advisor who said the same as the dealer----well we only fix recall stuff we do not look or check other things.so i recalled dealer who said " well bring in the car and we can check it out for $80and if it transmission it will be $3000/4000 extra.so i did the recall items as told--and a car that was running good before i took it in , now is in driveway with power steering problems and won't go into any gear.as both the dealer and pontiac said " well now it becomes the consumer problem not ours-we did the recalls".well i guess they fixed the safety issues---if you can't drive your car you have no chance of having problems, so your safe! i will file a complaint to other agencies etc.i am disabled and on a fixed income and this being my only car, cannot fix the car at that price!
Steering wheel locks up at low speeds. Shifter cable doesn't engage.
My vehicle has a very strong odor of gasoline. This smell is present when driving and long after the vehicle has been powered off. A visual inspection by a friend who is a 'shade-tree' mechanic show no obvious leaks nor do i notice anything in the driveway. It has gotten so bad that we have to leave windows cracked. I don't have any money for repairs. I am wondering if this is something other owners have seen and if possibly there is or will be a recall? i am scared to drive the car. This has been happening (and getting worse) for the last couple of months.
My current problem with my 2006 pontiac g6 sounds the same as the recall for the 2009 pontiac g6. Today (12-8-10) i had to bring in my car in to the dealer after putting my car in park, which then proceeded to roll. The wiring system did not seem to recognize park or disconnected from the transmission. I later tried to turn the ignition and the car would not turn on at all. 4 months ago i brought it in for the key getting stuck in the ignition because the car didn't recognize it as being in park. Three other times i had issues with the brake/foot peddles. I would have to break to accelerate and drive to slow down or it would not accelerate at all until it reached 30mph.it would automatically drive in traction control and read decreased engine power on the panel. In addition, i have recently had a fountain of water pouring into my car surrounding the sunroof on either side of panels btwn the front and rear windows, resulting in severe interior damage and subsequent mold spores growing. Instead of the filter surrounding the sunroof filtering water out, it is filtering water in.
The vehicle vibrates in a certain pattern when above 55 mph on the highway, no one seems to be able to figure out what is causing it. All 4 struts are new, sway bar bushings, sway bar links, control arms both upper and lower, all brake rotors are new. Cannot get the problem diagnosed by anyone because they cannot find out what it is.also the check engine light turns on and off (code given is for running lean) but no mechanic or dealership have found why it's happening.one dealership even told me it could be the cars ecu. So they told me to verify if my car had any recalls.please, any help about this is greatly appreciated this problem has been going on for over a month now (today's date 5/9/19)
My vehicle was purchased october 3rd, 2006, as a demo vehicle with approximately 9,000 miles.begininning at end of december my heater/air came on itself and running on high.unit would not shut off while vehicle was running.i took vehicle to dealership & kept approx 3 days and replaced complete heat/air unit.beginning in january my console lights come off and on on a regular basis.all guages go to zero and all lights in console light up.vehicle was then taken back to dealership and console was replaced.this did not resolve problem and starting doing again the the very next day.kept for approximately one week and have taken back to dealership and have been told that two technicians have checked vehicle and they can't resolve the problem. At 18,998 miles vehicle was taken to dealership and determined rotors were failing.they would not replace rotors but turned them and said if that failed before warranty expires they would possibly replace
Catalytic converter.was recalled and changed now same issue all over.
Went to a licensed auto repair shop an was suppose to get swaybar bushings put on an they decidedto cut the whole sway bar off the rear end
7 different major issues
For the last week i have been having problems with the ignition to my car that it takes 3-5 times of me trying to start the car before the car will start. I took it to auto zone this morning to test everything, my starter etc. When they plugged it in to the sub port underneath where i put my feet for the gas and break it wouldn't give him any readings and he did this 3-4 times. He said the only thing he could say it wascomputer issues and if my service engine light was on to get it turned off. I looked for recalls but none came up. What do i do because computer work is very expensive. Any help or advice would be appreciated.the vehicle is stationary every time and it only does this when the vehicles sits for long periods/ over night. I turn everything from ny daytime lights, my radio and dome light off. It's had been doing this since august 10, 2018. My email is [xxx] you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.on a very hot day, the contact opened the door to her vehicle and smelled something burning.she noticed that a part of the driver's seat, the glove compartment, the interior ceiling, and a small portion of the dashboard appeared to have melted.she took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not find any failures.they stated that they would search technical service bulletins for more information and get back with her.as of june 9, 2008, the contact has yet to hear from the dealer.she called the customer service department and filed a complaint.she was informed again that she would be called back, and when she was, the customer service department stated that nothing could be done.a representative came out to inspect the vehicle and informed her that she would be responsible for the damage.the current mileage was 16,835 and failure mileage was 16,546.updated 07/08/08.updated
Strong odor of gasoline inside & outside of car. Its strong that it burns my eyes. Also power steering wheel vibrates & tries to drive itself. It vibrates when sitting still also.
Turning the wheel is very hard at dead stop to a slow speed. Ex: red to green light turning bay. As it should turn fairly easily it is a struggle and a half to turn causing a wide turn. On the highway you basically have to jerk it to get over in time. Not to mention it already has an alignment problem as well when i was leased the car.
On 95 highway south near carson va a white big bag fell off a tractor trailer in was on the highway road it damage my radiator and back end of my car. Repairs had to be done to mybcar
This is a 2006 pontiac g6 with the 3.5l lx9 v6 engine. At90,000 miles i am having transmission problems (automatic). The transmission slips in 2nd and 3rd gear. The car reverses normally. All maintenance is done by myself or the dealer. I changed the transmission fluid with genuine gm parts and fluid. I noticed the fluid was slightly discolored and very tiny pieces of metal were in the pan. The transmission still slipped in 2nd and 3rd gear after changing the fluid. Obviously i want to avoid putting in a brand new transmission. I wantto check the computer and and any electrical pieces that correspond with the transmission first before i decide.as a side note,i did bring the vehicle to gm for a diagnosis and apparentlythere was a codefor a transmission position sensor. However i attempted to startthevehicle in drive on many occasions and the vehicle would not start which is what that sensor is suppose to do so i know it isn't the sensor.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving the vehicle going 5 mph the plastic piece of the console that is next to the accelerator pedal dropped down.this in turn caused the accelerator pedal to stick causing the vehicle to accelerate.the vehicle came to rest on a snow bank.there is damage to the vehicle, the manufacturer has been alerted.the consumer stated his foot became caught in the consolecover.updated 03/17/06.
While driving i will go to exellerate and my rpm gage will flair up and then crash and my car will die out and i wil have to quickly get off the road without getting hit and try to restart my car if the rpm gage doesn't ingage the chances of it dying while driving is less but when it does i know at some point the car will die. It's happened on the highway with semi trucks driving behind me.
18 wheeler traveling south on x highway and going to make an illegal right turn into a parking lot as i was passing. Truck driver provided incorrect insurance information to local police.truck driver then provided accident victim via cellphone the incorrect information for a second time.the claims rep of the truck company did not admit the driver worked for them until for this he accidentally said something that proved the driver worked for his company.insurance information was then provided with the comment, "i could call but wouldn't get a dime".the insurance company did not investigate the scene of the accident physically. They looked at it via google maps which does not show my 18' feet of skid marks.nor did the request pictures of it, only the car from the body shop. The adjustor lied when taking my statement. They told me they had not spoken to their client or gotten a police report but they knew information that could have only come from their client.i was shocked to find out local police are not allowed to run out of state vehicles to verify insurance.the driver should not be allowed to drive in any state that is not allowed to verify this.my car was paid for now it's totaled. As of 3/16/2014, the truck driver's insurance company has not made any attempt to contact me regarding the accident or the injury.
(1)high speed driving (50 miles ph) and car wash(2) lot of air noise through sun roof and water leakage in through sun roof in car wash(3) dealer mentioned lot of complaints received from other customer.when they contact the manufacturer (gm) they request to contact the company that designed it.the company's phone goes to the answering mc and no resolution to the issue.nothing is done.
I had all 3 of the recalls fixed at phil smith chevrolet in lauderhill florida about 4-6 months ago. They replaced a part on my gear shift to keep the vehicle from coming out of gear. I was getting in my vehicle to leave & as i tried to start it the car began rolling backwards while still in park. The part they replaced 4-6 months ago to rectify the recall on this broke. Thank god my husband was here & was able to help me stop the car & temporarily fix the problem but there is obviously a problem with the new part they are trying to use to fix the recall.
Electric hartop roof will not latch completly and will not allow access to trunk either. Happen afetr having chevolet garage work on vehicle had other issues as well .approx on date had multiple dates worked on . Key locked they rplcd key lock assy , then a cable which was problem did not allow start and shifting of vehicle. Charge multiple times and did not fix but charged alot for parts swapping to try and fix issue. Also caused oil leak and never repaired steering issue/popping in front end drivers side.
The transmission cable link has a small plastic bushing on it which in my case broke off completely and while my car was in a parking garage. That made my car become unable to start as well as roll by itself almost causing thousands of dollars in damage and cost me money in towing and car repair fees for something that should have been recalled. And my vehicle was not listed in the recall regarding a similar issue like this with general motors
When i turn to the left my front driver side wheel lock up.
My car lost all power and i mean everything... My car is still in the shop and it's not fixed yet... The mechanic said that my car just lost it's memory and he has tried to reset the memory but he has not had any luck with it. I wish i never would have got this car because when i had the first recall fixed... It is like now one thing after another has gone wrong and more recalls. I was very scared when i was driving down the road at 55mph and the car just quit.... It was like the car just froze and the traffic on the road just kept on coming i was very lucky and blessed that no one hit me.... I know for a fact that when i buy a car for my daughter..... It will not be a g6 !!!!!
Takata recall check engine light comes on in the display and says engine de rates power and looses throttle peddle in order to stop this we have to pull over and turn the car off! this keeps happening and needs to be fixed or it will cause us to wreck
I've received but can't locate documents indicating that the steering column in 2006 pontiac g6 has problems.the steering column freezes up and i can't turn my steering wheel when i'm driving and has almost caused accidents.this has been a big issue and dangerous, in fact everyone refuses to drive my car due to this issue.it's especially bad during the fall, winter and spring searsons, not so much during the summer.i have my grandkids in cars and am so afraid they will be injured.
The car had a "ticking" sound for 3 weeks.the sound starts when you start the car and does not go away.last week the car abruptly stop and shut off.when i attempted to re-start the car it smelled like something was burning so i left it go and took it to a mechanic.they say the car is crap..the engine locked up and part of the piston broke off and flew into the motor, damaging it.thank god we were not on the highway where the speed limit is 70 mph when this happen.now we are stuck with a car that is not worth repairing and no one wants it for a trade in nor will the loan go away.these cars should be pulled off the market.
I have a 2006 four door car that has no child safety locks on the back door and my son has fallen out of the car from being able to unlock door while the car is moving.
Vehicle has an ongoing problem where it loses power and stalls while driving. After a few minutes we are able to restart the car
My power steering has been going out every time i drive it.it used to just go out on occasion.i drive the interstate on a weekly basis.i was told it is not part of the recall. I think it should be since it goes out every time i drive.
The brake lights illuminates when pedal is not engaged, and goes out briefly when engaged my cruise control is not working as well. I became aware of this situation when in for inspection the car failed for the center mount stop light was not working due to burned and melted bulbs and holders. Being told i needed to fix. It became know as to thebrake lights turning on when pedal is not engaged. I changed brake switch, problem still continued. I sought info on internet and came upon former recall of this, and recent complaints. I called gm dealer and was informed there is nothing they can do to fix the problem. This is a safety issue and reason for bulb holders melting is from heat from being on all the time, my cruise control going out.
2006 pontiac g6. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement.* ldthe consumer stated the dealership would not honor the no charge provision.
2006 pontiac g6 brake lights not working when brakes are applied. Cruise control not working.
My g6 just keeps having issues. I don't drive it a lot so i do not have a lot of miles on it for being a 2006 so some of the issue with the car like the windshield wipers not working all the time have just come up. I do not think it is do to age of the car; i think they should still fix any defects with the car. I love pontiac's i had a sunfire before this. I have never receive any recalls on this car in the mail from gm from the first day i purchased it in january 2007. I have taken it to dealership and they fix most of the problems like the sun roof leak i had to take four or five times i loss count. What they should do is give some credit on buying a new one and scrape the old ones. I paid cash for this car thinking it would last along time i don'thave the money to keep fixing it.
Recently in may i started having problem with my 2006 pontiac g6 v6 . Once the car was diagnosed for problems with the transmissions as far as the speed senor control, i took actions as far as getting quotes for repairs. Every transmission placed that i contacted was quoting a price no higher than 3,000 because of the type of transmission that was in the car. As the days and time goes by there was no way that i would be able to come with this money. I contacted the lien holder in june, stated that i wanted to return the car, because i was unable to come up that type of money to repair my car. As of 08/01/2014, i received a letter in the mail from gm stating that it was a recall on the transmission for the same problem that it was giving me. I have sent a copy of the letter to united auto credit thinking that they would take this in consideration. If i would have known that this problem would have occurred i would have kept my car, instead of going through the time and trouble being without a car, and paying on a car that i no longer have. Since i had my car i was never late on payments.the problem with this car has caused me an on 9 month probation period with my job, due to the fact that i had to call off work or late for work.since the car was purchased, i have kept up the maintenance on the car. I also have documents to follow that, until the day it was returned to the lien holder.by, not knowing this recall was going to occur, this has cost me a lot of money that i have to pay bay to my lien holder. Considering that i had received the letter after the i had sent my car back. It's unfair to me, that i had to go through this situation and i have to pay my lien holder 5200.00 back, because of this. If you need further information for this matter, please feel free to contact me. I have all documents handy.
2006 pontiac g6. Consumer writes in regards to recall repairs. *tgwthe consumer stated after receiving two recall letters, the parts finally came in. When the consumer arrived home, her husband reviewed the invoice, and discovered the parts, that were installed in the vehicle, were re-manufactured and not new. The dealer denied, the parts were re-manufactured.
I recently purchased this vehicle.soon after i purchased it, my husband was driving behind me when he discovered that my brake lights were backwards.they were on when i was not pressing on the pedal and were off when i was pressing the pedal.so to be clear the brake lights are on when they should be off and coming on when they should be off.also, the cruise control light comes on but the vehicle does not maintain speed while using the function.
Re:pontiac 2006 -g6 gtelect. System, elect. Stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control--- this car was recalled for above problems in 2014.at that time i brought car to dealer to be fixed, although the car was not in need of repair because no problems had existed,dealer stated he fixed all recall problems at that time. Now two years later i am experiencing all the listed problems above.i took car to mechanic where he did replace parts but still experiencing problem.it must go back to dealer so problem can be alleviated. Brake lights do not go on when braking also when applying gas they sometimes go on.cruise control is also not working.what's to say that this problem was never fixed in 2014 when the car was recalled due to the fact that i wasn't having any issues at that time.had do i know the work was ever done the first time around since i was not in the service area and i had no problems with the car.what's to say i was handed an itemized list of all corrected parts and indeed it was never fixed.i called pontiac and was told since it was replaced with recall i have to now pay out of pocket. According to nhtsa -they have been working to reduce deaths and injuries on the roadways to make it safer for the public.they also need to be on the customers side and not the side of the dealer.
Brake light not working, on all the time. Turn off when braking. Will not shift to drive without flooring the brakes. Cruise control also will not work.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk forward violently and accelerate independently while at a complete stop. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to ensure that the vehicle would stop. In addition, the service engine sensor illuminated multiple times and was cleared twice by an independent repair shop; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic who changed the oil and reset the code twice, but did not diagnose the code displaying from the sensor. The contact also mentioned that the power steering sensor illuminated intermittently and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6, with 66,638 miles on it. I am having issues with the brakes and the cruise control.the brake lights stay on and when i push on the brake pedal they go out, when i am in park i have to push the pedal all the way to the floor in order to put it into gear. I have noticed at times they flicker.i can not set my cruise control either.i have made phone calls to the dealer and to pontiac about the gm recall # 80317.i was told that this recall only matches vin #'s 64100001 to 64100093 and that i will have to pay for work that needs to be done on the car.i questioned why i can have the same make and model as the recall but my vin # does not match? they informed me that the part numbers and the manufacture may be different!!!i feel this is a safety hazard to myself and my family and gm is not wanting to help me fix the problem, all they are looking for is taking my money for what seems to be a manufacture defect in the car.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the cruise control and brake lights failed. The failure recurred sporadically.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated to the contact that the pedal position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Cruise control would not work. Also discovered that the brake light would not work at times. I took it to the dealer for service. He said that the brake pedal sensor needed recalibrated. This fixed the problem for about 6 months. Since then i have had the sensor replaced (3) times.
Brakes lights will of the sudden come on,deactivating cruise control and brake lights will stay on continously.brake lights will go off with the tap of the pedal but will then come back on.
Brake lights are illuminated without pressing brake pedal and turn off once brake pedal is pushed.also cruise control sometimes doesn't work and while on will suddenly turn off it's self. Windows also will not roll down/up sometimes from passenger door controlling.
Once again gm has issued a recall for 2006 pontiac g6's for brake light issues, cruise control, and difficulties getting the car out of the park position. The brake lights randomly illuminate while pressing the gas and shut off when i press the brake. The cruise control will randomly disengage as well. Once again my vin is not covered under the recall. How is this possible? the symptoms i've experienced are identical to the recall. Both recalls to be exact.the same make, model and year of car with identical problems but i'm not covered and the gm reps are no help. This is my second complaint. I know for a fact that there are other people out there having this same problem.
While driving there was a noise similar to that of which you hear when the seat belt isn't engaged then the display on the radio reads "engine power reduced" then immediately after that it reads "engine power disabled" and then the car shuts itself down. I was able to coast to safety where i then turned the ignition to off. Tried to start it again but the car was completely dead. I waited 10 minutes and then was able to start the car again but it didn't start normal it kind of sputtered and then started. I was then able to drive home. A second occurrence happened a different day when i was parked. I started the car and it immediately made the above mentioned noise, gave me the same 2 messages and then shut itself down. I then could start it again after about 10 minutes. I was told this was a throttle body issue by a dealer and have not yet had this problem resolved. This is a very dangerous thing to happen while you are driving especially if you have small children in the car. This should be a recall immediately.
The cruise control on my 2006 pontiac g6 will disengage while driving at roadway speeds and the brake lights will come on and remain on without the brake pedal being depressed. This happens more often when the weather is wet and/or raining. I have been advised by pontiac motor company and my dealer that no recalls are outstanding at this time on my vin number. My auto had about 46000 miles when the condition was first noticed. I bought the vehicle used in april 2009.
While driving north on ohio rte. 33 (at 70 mph) on 11/27/2013 , my cruise control disengaged and would not re-engage. I pulled over at the next available exit, shut off my car for about 10 seconds, and restarted. Cruise control was again operational. Given such an isolated incident, i dismissed my concern. However, on 12/16/2013, i was driving eastbound on i-70 (again at 70 mph) and my cruise control again disengaged. I noticed right away and pressed the accelerator to keep my speed up. The three vehicles immediately behind me, including one tractor-trailer and a vehicle operated by one of my family members, noticeably slowed down to add following distance. My cell phone rang, and my passenger answered and put the call on speakerphone. My family members in the vehicle behind me asked what was going on and indicated that my brake lights were still on, although no pressure was being applied. Apparently, this is the reason that the vehicles behind me were slowing down - they thought i was slowing down, even though i was not! i pulled off at the next exit to again shut off and restart my car. My passenger claimed that something smelled hot (possibly brakes), although i cannot offer verification of this. After restarting and re-entering i-70, cruise control worked and brake lights were reported by following family members to work properly.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that there were several failures that randomly progressed upon purchasing the vehicle from a private seller. Due to the various failures, the vehicle was unable to pass state inspection. The vehicle was taken to four different independent mechanics, but a permanent remedy could not be provided to prevent the failures. The various mechanics replaced the throttle body, spark plugs, air flow sensor, and battery; however, the failures continued. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed, and failed to start and restart on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it diagnosed that the master computer and the struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
Takata recall traction control light comes on randomly and check engine light comes on. When driving it shifts really hard if the tc light is on also while driving it trys to stall out. Also randomly all dash light will come on and gauges all go crazy and puts error on the dash where the odometer reading is and then car want start.
When i am driving my vehicle, the brake lights are on as if i am pressing the brake. However when i press the brakes to slow down or stop, the brake lights turn off. When i start my vehicle and the vehicle is in park, the brake lights of my car are on as if i've pressing the brakes. However, again once i actually do press down the brake pedal, they turn off. So my brakes are on when i'm not pressing the brake pedal at all, and are off when i am pressing the brake pedal.
I have taken my car to have it fixed under a recall for steering problems 3 times and now they are saying its not their problem> general motors is sellin bad parts on vehicles and they are not doing enough to fix them.
This pontiac g6 was taken to dealer on three occasions for the same complaint. 9/23/2009.the first occasion, the vehicle's cruise control did not work and the gearshift was very difficult to move out of park.on one occasion the car had to be left at work site as gear shift could not be moved until the next morning.last, several people told me that brake lights were on while driving and turned off when applying the brakes; all the symptoms of the recall #09v036000second occasion: it was taken to dealer again 6/20/2011 for the same symptomsthe dielectric lubricant suggested in the recall was applied both times and complaints cured.third occasion: the vehicle is going into dealer 6/11/2012 for the same complaints..
Traveling west on i-20 and my cruise control disengaged for no reason and i realized my brake lights were on.i tried several things, but the lights would not turn off while i was driving and do not signal to other drivers that i am coming to a stop, which is quite dangerous.i have tried several things including checking recall status, but my vin was not included in the recall.i also often have issues getting my car out of park, have to press the brake a little harder than normal.
The first problem i had was in july 2009 at which time my cruise control would not work all the time and sometimes when it was on, it would dis-engage itself. I took this in for service and they applied dielectric crease to a connector. The cruise then worked well again for some time. Intermittently i would have problems with it, but not all the time. Then in may 2011, my car would not come out of park. I eventually was able to get it out of park, but this recurred several times over the next week or so. I brought the car in for service several times but they could not figure out what was wrong with it. Eventually, it was discovered that when i pressed on the brake, the exterior brake lights would not go on but when the car was running with no one in it, the exterior brake lights went on. I took it back in and they replaced the brake switch. This corrected the problem with shifting out of park. My cruise control then worked again for awhile. Then in june 2012, my cruise control stopped working again and i brought the car back in and they replaced the brake switch again. Over the last several months, my cruise control has not been working (usually it will not engage and when it does, will dis-engage itself after a few seconds). I also recently discovered (when a friend was following me) that while driving and not pressing on my brakes, my exterior brake lights would be on. However, when i actually press on my brakes to stop or slow down, the exterior brake lights would go off.
Sometimes (randomly) the brake lights are illuminated when the brake is not being pressed.when this happens, if i press the brake, the brake lights actually go off even though i'm braking.when this brake light problem occurs, the cruise control function also does not work.this has been happening on and off since i purchased the vehicle.
First noticed that i was unable to shift from park. My cruise control would not engage or would shut off on its own while using. Realized my brake lights would stay on while driving and pedal was not depressed. Once i got the lights to turn off would not light up when pedal was depressed. First noticed this last summer but was not consistent. Started to act up again in the last few days.
Brake lights turn on even when i'm not braking, sometimes don't turn on when i am braking.also, cruise control stopped working.
My brake lights come on when my foot is nowhere near the brake pedal. I will be on the gas and the brake lights will either be flashing or just staying on. Or vice versa, my foot will be on the brake pedal and my brake lights wont be on. It is hard to press the brake pedal in when i go to shift out of park. My cruise control also doesn't work at times.
The brake lights and cruise control work do not always work. Sometimes they don't work at all and other times the brake lights come on without pressing the brake pedal. I got a warning from a police officer that i had no brake lights and then realized that when my cruise control was not working, neither were by brake lights. My wife said sometimes she cannot got the car out of park and must turn off the car and try again to get it out of park.
Shortly after i purchased my 2006 pontiac g6 (in 2006) it has been failing to start from time to time.the dealership stated that there is an electrical (shortage) problem that causes the car not to start and kills the battery.i have had to replaced the four(4) times. The car has totally died on me five (5) different times and had to be towed.the first and second times it died, it was between 25-40k miles ; therefore, still under warranty. The third time it was a little beyond 60k and the dealership would not honor the extended warranty, so i paid out of pocket. The fourth i replaced the battery again. The fifth after a few attempts the battery was recharged.lost steering power while driving.the dic readout "check gas cap," i would tighten the had cap, but still the engine light comes on. I have replaced the had cap the times.lost power while driving. Car will not go above 40 mph.transmission dipstick is missing.
2006 pontiac g6 experiencing all issues documented in recall however this specific vehicle was in recalled.cruise control will intermittently fail when driving, excessive force is required to shift vehicle from park into reverse/drive in some instances. Brake lights will illuminate when brakes are not depressed and will not illuminate when brakes are depressed.all issues are intermittent, any one of them occurring at least 1x week.contacted both gm and dealership in august and again in december and while issues are documented, no repair has been made because vehicle is not under the existing recall.
The brake lights are illuminating while driving without the brake pedal being depressed. When the brake pedal is pushed the brake lights turn off. The cruise control will turn on but it will not engage.
I was driving had the cruise control on at the time i could not get it to go off because there was a curve coming up before i knew it my car just would not stop and ended up crashing into the back of a pickup. I wasn't able to get the car to start braking until about 5 seconds before hitting the other vehicle. My airbag also didn't deploy. This happen 3 weeks ago now i am physical therapy because of the injuries sustained in accident. The recall came in the mail about a week after accident. Go figure prior to the accident i had my car at a shop getting oil change & they had mentioned there was a voltage issue but should be ok.
Brake lights are illuminating when i do not press the brakes...does not illuminate when i do press the brakes, this has resulted in me being rear-ended and has lead to several near accidents. Additionally, the cruise control will not set and it is often difficult for me to put my car into gear without pressing the break all the way to the floor or without restarting my car. The car doesn't always catch the first time i try to start it, the power outlets now are not working in addition the stereo resetting itself and the windshield wiper arm constantly popping off.
Brake lamps won't operate properly brake lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park and illuminate bake lights.
Problems with car started in june of 06, for abnormal noise, from underneath car, condensation was constant in headlights even after replaced.car disc player would constantly malfunction and was replaced - steering was always seemed not just right.car would accelerate for short spurts, trunk filled with water after a rain really feel the whole stability of the car needs to be seriously looked at.husband received brain injury from what looked like he just plowed into a block wall for no reason.he held a clean driving record with a current cdl license.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 71,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The parts needed were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Within a few minutes of driving 🚗 today i couldn't normally steer to either direction without pulling tremendously on the steering wheel, as well almost like its stalling out putter, , "gm, is short for god mode and can he build it,or "got man" cause he 'got ya'when you bought it.. Great. Love it. Fml
Cruise control does not come on and brake lights are on without being used.car only had 69000 miles
Most of the time my brake lights are on without pressing the brake pedal. Sometimes the lights are on when i start my vehicle and sometimes they come on while driving. When the brake lights turn on they generally do not turn off and i drive around with brake light always on. Sometimes i've been told that when the brake lights are on while driving and i begin to actually brake, the brake lights turn off. When the brake lights are on while driving the cruise control will not engage. There have been instances where i set my cruise control and it suddenly disengages and i have been told by people following my vehicle that this is when the brake lights turn on without me hitting the pedal. I have also noticed that when the brake lights are on when i start the vehicle that it is extremely hard to shift my car out of park.
During slippery road conditions, when i apply brakes, even at low speeds like 5mph, the traction control interferes with brakes and car does not allows me to apply brake.i feel this strong vibration in the brake pedal and can hear some mechanical noise.its life threatening in winters to drive this car with family.physically by brakes and rotors are in good condition.seems like problem with traction control or abs.
Driving on way home from work, whole trip nothing over 45 mph, the traction control off light came on and stayed on. Its the light with tc and a slash trough it. The light turns off when the car is in park or neutral but comes on when shifter is in reverse or drive. After the light came on i noticed extremely sluggish engine performance, extremely hard shifting all the way through 4th gear with bad slams coming from the transmission. After about 30 mins of driving with the light still on, the check engine light comes on and i can barely get going from a stop light. I parked it for the night to work on it the next day, and to my surprise the next morning the tc off light was gone and after about 10 mins of driving the check engine light goes out and the car runs and drives like normal. The next day it all happened over again with all the same issues and then the warning lights went out again and the car ran fine. Then for a third day it all happened again and now the engine seems to have no power, i might as well be pushing the car down the street. This happened in the middle of my drives on a normal no wet weather day. The dealership and a private garage tried reading the codes through the connector under my stearing wheel and no bodies reader can connect to the ecu. I checked all the fuses and relays and none are blown or damaged. I know the g6 had recalls for this issue a few years ago and my car wasn't included in this but it sounds like the same issue. I can get under the car and look for any melted wires or ground faults but i wouldnt know where to begin. Looking online there are thousands of people experiencing this same exact issue. Tc off light coming on and check engine light coming on with an expensive repair or no solution available. This is causing my vehicle to have little to no acceleration and really spotty shifting. It happens everyday at random times.
My car is very difficult to shift from park.my brake lights don't work when i push the brake and flash sometimes when i don't push the brake.my cruise control won't set and if it does set, it cuts off with out warning on the highway.
My 2006 g6's brake lights stay on while driving.when the brakes are tapped, they will go off for about 10 seconds before turning back on.when the brakes are pressed to stop, they do not illuminate.when the brake lights are malfunctioning, the cruise control will not engage. This appears to be an issue many g6 owners are experiencing yet gm dealers call it a "no fix." (whatever that means).
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that when at a parking lot of a school, the contact drove very slowly at an unknown speed, the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed and in addition the vehicle accelerated to an unknown speed. The power steering failed to turn left or right. The failure occurred without warning. The failure caused the contact's vehicle to crash into another vehicle, which made the vehicle come to a stop. Only the air bag on the power steering wheel deployed. The other air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a back injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control), 14v153000 (steering) and 14v224000 (power train) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted and was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
While accelerating onto the highway the vehicle loses power and all service, warning and dash lights come on. They flash and flicker until i lift foot off gas pedal, but will come right back if i step on the gas to hard.this issue only occurs when performing a hard acceleration onto the highway.
Brake lights are illuminated while driving and when car is in park, without brake being depressed. When brake is actually being depressed, brake lights are not illuminated. Cruise control works intermittently, sometimes going off while driving after being set. Difficult to switch gears out of park at times. Have taken it to mechanic twice. First time had a sensor replaced. Second time had the brake light switch replaced. Problems still not resolved. After seeing a previous recall in 2009 for this same issue i checked into it and my vin number is not included in that recall. Driving with children in my car, it is a major concern for me, especially with the brake light issue. There are many times when people almost rear end us because of this issue. I hope that another recall is issued soon to correct this problem before people get seriously injured or killed as a result. Extremely dangerous malfunction!
1. Loss of power assisted steering making it hard to control car. But i turn off car and turn back on, it works.2. Steering column knuckle or u-joints are making a loud clunking noise when turning steering wheel.3. Bcm or body control mudule is either bad or needs cleaning because cruise control nor traction controls work. I checked fuses and they are ok.
Cruise control randomly turns off.
We were driving to dinner with our neighbors following behind us. I received a phone call from them stating that my brake lights were on when i was driving down the road and then once i would go to stop the brake lights would turn off until i released the brake. I went to use my cruise control and it wouldn't work. Then once we were leaving the restaurant i had trouble getting the car out of park, i had to press extremely hard on the brake to get it to release.
The cruise control will disengage while in use.this has happened on multiple occasions while traveling on the interstate.
6/10: driving on freeway at 65 mph and lost power steering. In 9/10, received letter from gm indicating issue so brought vehicle to local dealer for steering column replacement.in 10/10, driving on freeway at 65 mph, lost engine power and power steering with indicator above radio saying "reduced engine power".i had to pull over to side of road, turn car off, then turn back on again, to regain power.this happened several more times between 10/10 and early 12/10 at which time i brought the vehicle into local dealership for repair.they replaced throttle body.i have since sold the vehicle to my nephew who has not had any problems.this vehicle should have been a recall.very dangerous.no rhyme or reason to occurrences as well as whether the car would regain engine power or not.i did have a heavy key chain at that time.
Transmission feels as though it enter overdrive- brakes feel unresponsive and if responsive only slightly, and continues to accelerate with the transmission stuck.car will eventually stop when emergency brake is pulled, and then the transmission will not shift out of drive.steering wheel will become locked as well.after multiple attempts of turning the vehicle off and on, it will eventually unlock the transmission and will allow to be shifted into park.vehicle is an automatic.
The brake lights and cruise control stooped working at 60,000 miles. The brake lights are illuminated when i do not have the brake pad pressed and the brake lights go out when i press the brakes.
My vehicle was recently taken to the dealership for a recalled part (brake lamp malfunction) and my vehicle is still locking up. After fixing the recalled part i have purchased a battery, a caliber, starter, and two hubs. My car is still not working it will function for a couple of miles perfectly, and then it returns to the same problems. First it will not gear up the car will be on drive and it will take a couple of minutes to catch, then the car will lock up and not be able to move. So i will have to get a tow service because the abs system will lock the car and i cannot push it to a safe area.
We are having the same issue with our 2006 g6.our exterior light sometimes doesn't work, the cruise control sometimes doesn't work.we had to replace at our own expense the brake rotors due to inferior quality. We were having the vibration issue some mentioned. My wife could not get it out of park one day, we had it towed to the dealership.we got the same story about the recall about not being covered by the recall and having to get it diagnosed at our expense.last year our brakes completely failed and we rear ended a minivan. Luckily no one was injured.but our insurance is going up.i cannot wait until our lease is up in feb 2010.we will trade this thing in and get a dependable foreign vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt.while driving at any speed, the contact noticed that the brake lights remain illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed. When the brakes were applied,the brake lights also shut off, in addition the cruise control became inoperable. The manufacturer was notified and stated thatthere were no related recalls. The dealer was not advised nor was the vehicle repaired.the current mileage was approximately 100,000. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. While the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter became stuck and was unable to move out of the park position. In addition, the cruise control failed to operate and disengage. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electronic stability control, electrical system, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The brake lights stay on while driving , but they go off when the brakes are applied.the cruise controlworks intermittently also. That is, the cruise cannot be set at times and when it is set, it will just go out for no reason and can't be reset.
The brake lamps are not operating properly. The brake lamps are illuminated when the brake pedal has not been depressed, or the lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. My brake lamps actually turn off when i press them and are on otherwise. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park.the cruise control will sometimes disengage sometimes on its own as well.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the brake lights illuminated intermittently when the brake pedal had not been applied.the contact also stated that the cruise control was inoperable. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , etc) and contacted two local dealers who had not yet received instructions to remedy the recalled vehicles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired.updated 9/8/14 updated 1/8/2015
Purchased new pontiac g6 2006 on june 2, 2007, 72 miles.july 2007, problems with cruise control.contacted reliable pontiac with problem.never returned my call.took it to thompson's placerville, acted like i did not know how to work a cruise control.continued to have electrical problems throughout the vehicle.spoke with david o'keef, pontiac customer service (866) 790-5600, ext 31952, regarding lemon law. I took the vehicle into thompsons on the following dates (there were several more, but i did not receive an invoice from the dealer):7/11/07; 8/10/07; 10/05/07; 10/8/07; 10/20/07; 11/16/07; 12/12/07; 4/8/08; 4/23/08 5/14/08; 5/16/08; 5/31/08; 11/11/08; throughout 2009 and 2010; 4/28/11; 9/6/11; 9/14/11; 12/9/11; and 12/14/11.pulled over by chp several times for brake lights being on, but i was not braking, officer stated vehicle too dangerous to be on road.on 9/6/11, a friend referred me to motortrend recalls.recall date for air bags was 10/31/2006 and exterior lighting: brake lights 1/30/2009.steering needed to be replaced in 2009.i was never contacted by gm or reliable pontiac.vehicle was a costly, safety hazard through 12/14/11.still have issues.extremely inconvenient to keep taking it to the dealer.now i know why i was being flipped off by other drivers on the road, they thought i was "brake" checking them.
I purchased my pontiac g6 gt in september of 2006.shortly thereafter, i had to return it to the dealership because the horn would not work properly.it was replaced.6-8 weeks later, it was back at the dealership for another horn replacement.then, the starter sounded like it was hanging up, like it would not disengage after the motor started.so, i took it to another dealership, but they could not duplicate the problem and simply reset the computer and returned the vehicle to me.2 months ago, i noticed that the cruise control was not working.a couple of weeks later i discovered that my brake lights were staying on.i took it to the dealership and a module was replaced regarding the brake lights and cruise control.the next week it was back at the dealership for the same problems.2 weeks after the return, guess what! it was back at the dealership for the brake lights staying on and the cruise control not working.i got the car back last week, and over this past weekend, i noticed that the cruise was not working yet again.not only the brakes/cruise, but the starter started hanging again and now the drivers' side heated seat comes on and cannot be turned off!!! my car has been at the dealership since tuesday and pontiac says that they will not offer a buy back because the problems are electrical and not mechanical!i guess i will just wait on it to catch fire!
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6 gt.while driving the vehicle off the dealer lot at approximately 2 mph, there was an electrical failure with the power windows.in addition, the cell phone charger fuse continued to blow out.the dealer stated that they would make repairs under warranty.there was bubbling in the paint job that was also repaired under warranty.whenever the vehicle is started, the stereo changes from xm fm to am.the screen for the xm radio is blank, the clock is always behind, and the fuel gauge never works properly.it is difficult to tell exactly how much fuel is in the vehicle.the engine ticks periodically and it sometimes stalls upon starting.the nuts in the door loosen every two weeks and make a loud clunking sound when they are coming loose.there is also something wrong with the power steering.the failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 18,000. Update 09/10/08 *cwthe power steering failed and was replaced, but it still was not right.the drive shaft began to unusual noises. Updated 09/10/08.
My sun visor mirror covers are nonfunctional as they don't stay open and do not work properly.i see that in bulletin # 05094 in december 2005 this was addressed but there was never a recall on these and they cost over $250 to fix.this is something faulty with the car and i am curious as to why there is no recall.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.while driving at various speeds, the sun visors sporadically dropped down and impaired the contact's visibility.the visors have been replaced four times and continue to obstruct his visibility.the contact notified the manufacturer, but they have yet to correct the failure.the failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 25,000.updated 12-12-07.the consumer stated the sun visor will not maintain its position and moves down progressively over time blocking the consumers line of sight. The visor has been replaced 4 times. The consumer has to hold the visor with one hand and drive with the other.updated
I hit a pothole and the bracket holding the control wires for the abs and traction control on the passenger side broke and my shocks ripped the wires. I now no longer have abs or traction control, atleast on stated tire. My idiot lights in the dash are now constantly on and put out an alert ding every time the car is started. I previously had some alignment work done, but that was over 4 months ago. This incident happened immediately after hitting said pothole. I hit a curb back in 2007 which led to the alignment work that was done a few months ago. The plastic used for the windshield washer jets has also recently corroded and fell apart, so they no longer work either.
I was driving on i-94 near ann arbor, mi during a rain storm.i had the wipers going and i heard a quiet 'pop' sound and suddenly the wipers no longer worked as i was in the left lane going 70mph.i eased off the highway on the left-hand side and immediately put my flashers on to avoid causing an accident.fortunately, a police officer arrived on the scene and escorted me and my wife to the right shoulder of the road. I found on a car forum on the internet that this appears to be a common complaint that a small plastic insert wears out and the wiper motor disconnects from the linkage.i bought a replacement wiper linkage with a lifetime warranty from a local junk yard.i am in the automotive business (a test engineer) and thought this is a big enough safety concern that it should be reported.
Power steeringgoes out on my car several times aday. It has gone out on me while driving as fast as 40mph. This car is dangerous to drive. When it goes out i have to shut the car off before the power steering will start working again. Once it comes back on the steering does not feel right. When i try to steer to the right it is stiff when i steer to the right it is very loose. I have had this car for about 4 yrs. Loved it until i got afraid to drive it! also, what dummy came up with having the windshield wiper on the passenger side of the car stop right in the front of the driver? it is almost impossible to see out the window when it is raining..
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.the contact noticed that the air bag warning light sporadically illuminated on the instrument control panel.she took her vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure.two weeks later, the air bag light illuminated again more consistently.she took the vehicle back to the dealer and they replaced the module on the side air bag inflater.a few months later, the air bag warning light illuminated again.the dealer replaced the entire air bag system because it was inoperative.the contact has pictures of the failed component.she also filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 14,000 and current mileage was 12,000. Updated 03/13/08.*ljthe consumer stated after the rack was replace, the vehicle still pulled to the right. The dealer adjusted the alignment. The sun visor kept falling down. Updated
About 2 years ago my g6 started leaking water around the drivers side sun visor and i also noticed that the passenger side seat belt would become wet when it rained and it has progressively gotten worse to the point it soaks the drivers seat and headliner and the entire car holds so much moisture you can't even see out of the windows. I have a sunroof by the way. This past weekend i did a little research and saw a lot of people having the same problem so i pulled back some of the headliner and like they said the drainage tubes were not even connected. We tried to reconnect them but they are so short it is impossible. I read somewhere that they were aware of this problem and that they had shrunk due to heat but apparently nothing has been done to make this right and they are charging $1000 at the dealership to replace it when this is a manufacture screwup to begin with. This car has gave me more problems than anything. I've had the issue with the tail lights staying on when the brake pedal wasn't being depressed and have took it to the dealership multiple times for that only for them to tell me my car wasn't part of the recall even though it was doing the same thing and then they tried to chargeme some ridiculous amount claiming it was the brake switch causing it to do that and finally i got irritated and found out how to do what they would to fix the recall myself and haven't had any more issues with that so far. Long story short this car is a piece of junk and i wish i would have never bought it. It only had 5000 miles on it when i got it and only has 40000 on it now and i have had problems almost the entire time i have had it.
My g6 just keeps having issues. I don't drive it a lot so i do not have a lot of miles on it for being a 2006 so some of the issue with the car like the windshield wipers not working all the time have just come up. I do not think it is do to age of the car; i think they should still fix any defects with the car. I love pontiac's i had a sunfire before this. I have never receive any recalls on this car in the mail from gm from the first day i purchased it in january 2007. I have taken it to dealership and they fix most of the problems like the sun roof leak i had to take four or five times i loss count. What they should do is give some credit on buying a new one and scrape the old ones. I paid cash for this car thinking it would last along time i don'thave the money to keep fixing it.
The power window went down but would not go back up. Has happened before but i did not report it until now.
When below 32 degrees the side windows will freeze in the up position allowing the doors to open but not shut completely until the windows have warmed up and/or i run a credit card along the window and seal to lower them. The above is worse when snow/ice is present.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6.she states that since she purchased her vehicle her windowwould not roll down.occasionally it would roll down then sometimes it wouldn't.shebelieves that the window regulator is broken.the vehicle was taken to a dealer.the technician stated they could not repair the failure because they could not duplicate the failure.the failure mileage was 6000 and current mileage was 60000.bl
The paint on the interior's buttons are chipping off. I.e. The door lock/unlock, the buttons to raise/lower the windows, the radio buttons. The exterior paint job is awful. Anything that rubs against the car including my nail will scratch the paint.
I have owned my pontiac g6 since i got it in 2006, i have had many issues with this car right off the bat stating with power windows failing taking it in multiply times to get it corrected, second the panoramic sun roof will not open and is stuck [xxx] but not sealed completely closed, had taken it to many gm dealerships over the past few years and everyone has say it is impossible to fix. My first thought is how on earth can a company put out a product that nobody can fix. Now i have a leaky sunroof when it rains, and my most recent problem is my power steering. Driving 65 on the freeway and my power steering shutting off. I got this fixed in december of 2013 and it now november of 2014 and i have no power steering, and ever dealership and the gm headquarters are telling me there is nothing the can do for me and i have to pay everything out of pocket for them not fixing my car properly.i am tired of having issues with this car does it take me to get injured or die in an accent for them to take this matter seriously.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I bought this car on 4/12/2006. The electrical system has a problem so when the passenger rolls down the power window the driver can not put it back up. On 6/29/2006 i took it in for this and they put grease on my windows and they replaced the drivers side window switch. It worked for 2 days and then it stopped working again only this time the passenger seat belt warning stopped working as well, so on 7/8/2006 i took it back and they replaced the drivers side window switch again and repaired the wires to the warning for seat belt. Now here we are it is 7/17 and it quit again on friday the 7/14/2006 so i called and this time they told me they are keeping it indefinitely and the lady who made my appt. Said i should consider renting a car. I argued that for as much money as i spent on this car i should not have to, so they agreed to pay the rental. My concern is this; things keep happening with the electrical system what if it causes a fire or worse an accident with me and my 3 kids in it.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the panoramic sun roof was not functioning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the pin needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,300.
Service engine soon light illuminated, clunk, knock or rattle noise from front of vehicle when turning steering wheel regardless if the car is parked or driving on curves, turning, or going over bumps at both low and high speeds. Car pulls to the left and has a constant vibration/shake which can sometimes be very violent throughout the entire car and completely disable it! a constant loud squeaking noise when applying brakes or when driving at low speed can be heard. A ticking or knocking type noise coming from the engine or transmission area may subside in hot temperature. Panoramic sunroof leakes a wind rush noise. Intermittent long crank or no crank with a delayed start. Headlamp and backlighting have low visibility or inoperative. Gearshift indicator light occasionally comes on or flickers. When doors are locked the locking mechanism may not release by key or remote and i have to crawl inside from the trunk in order to unlock the car. The climate control does not engage/ push air on setting 3 but works on 1 2 and 4. The famous "monsoon" radio has horrible sounding speakers as if blown however they are not. I have seen more than 1 certified mechanic for these problems. I have paid a lot of money repairing steering, brakes, rotors, alignment, tires balanced etc. However problems are still occurring in my very recent purchased g6. Now i see recalls have been issued but according to gm website my vin# is not listed as being recalled. Well apparently it does and should be recalled for replacement repair and reimbursement since pontiac/gm are completely aware of these issues and recalling cars with "certain vin numbers". I have bought non-american carsuntil now with no problems other than standard maintenance. This is my first pontiac/gm and sadly i am beginning to wonder if i made a mistake by not staying with non-american made cars.
New vehicle! leaks on left passenger side above & around seat belt during rain or washing. Both floor and seat become saturated. Told by the dealer that it is problem with sunroof's drain hose.
I have owned my pontiac g6 since i got it in 2006, i have had many issues with this car right off the bat stating with power windows failing taking it in multiply times to get it corrected, second the panoramic sun roof will not open and is stuck [xxx] but not sealed completely closed, had taken it to many gm dealerships over the past few years and everyone has say it is impossible to fix. My first thought is how on earth can a company put out a product that nobody can fix. Now i have a leaky sunroof when it rains, and my most recent problem is my power steering. Driving 65 on the freeway and my power steering shutting off. I got this fixed in december of 2013 and it now november of 2014 and i have no power steering, and ever dealership and the gm headquarters are telling me there is nothing the can do for me and i have to pay everything out of pocket for them not fixing my car properly.i am tired of having issues with this car does it take me to get injured or die in an accent for them to take this matter seriously.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Purchased my ga sedan in april 2006 as a new car with 7 miles.at approx. 15k miles, noticed a popping noise coming from the front when making turns or accelerating after a hard stop.took it to the dealer, was advised that a bolt used to correct this service issue was on backorder.while waiting for that part, approx. 2 weeks later, noticed that the abs and traction control warning lights came on while driving, then later when starting the car.came on sometimes and sometimes not.returned the car to the dealer, reminded them about the popping noise in the steering, and waiting now for them to call me to say they have repaired the vehicle.last issue which i have not addressed yet is the panoramic sunroof.it creaks when temps are cold, and sometimes will malfunction when opened, if you have it open in the first position, then try to close it, it will open to the fourth position. Had to turn it to another position, then return it to the closed position for it to close.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's sunroof had not been child proofed and could cause serious bodily injuries or worse.the dealer examined the vehicle and determined that the manufacturer did not put child safety locks.no further repairs were performed.the vehicle was not included in any recall due to the vin.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 50 mph the sunroof glass blew outward. This incident occurred without warning.the dealer determined the cause of this incident to be heat and recommended the sunroof be replaced.
While driving i opened my panoramic sunroof and it proceeded to come off of the tracks and glass fell through the sunroof on to my head and into the passenger seat. It is made of four panels none of which are attached it will no longer work properly without doing damage or hurting someone.
The steering wouldn't respond, stiff like driving without power steering. Power steering code came up on radio and error came up over odometer reading alog f with check engine light. Wentaway after a while but continues to have the no response periodically. Code won't go away.
Driving one day and hear thumping, ends up that 2 lug nuts are missing on the front right tire, buy 2 lug nuts and put them on problem fixed right? wrong!!!!!! now almost a year later, (how many people check their lug nuts everyday, no one because you shouldn't have too.) there are 3 lug nuts missing on the right side of the car 1 on the back tire and now 2 broken lug nut screws on the front right tire???? i know, how do the screws that the lug nuts go onto brake?? i'll tell you why, because the car is always shaking, hit a bump and the whole car feels like its going to brake. Instead of "feeling so fly in my g-6" they should have made a song called "braking down in my g-6" i would have bought that song cause its true!!!!!!!!! with the recall on the steering, i would have to say there is something else going on with the shaking of the car as well and i don't think its the steering but more like the suspension maybe...
Pot hole on crater road petersburg, va messed up rim and tire
I bought my '06 pontiac g6 in june of 08. I had to have new brakes put on the car in dec '08. At the brake shop i was informed that my rotors were badly worn (more than normal) so i had them machined, the tech also informed me that i needed ne calipers. In jan of '09 my breaks began squealing again! my rotors were once again worn! i have read many complaints about the braking system of this model and therefore believe that there must be a defect. I needed new rotors when the car only had 60k miles! this is not normal!!!!! it is my understanding that nothing has been done by gm on this issues, and i believe that it is time!!!!i am afraid that one day my breaks are going to go out! i can not afford to have my brakes done every month, nor should i have to!thank you for your time, sarah mae
Power streeling
I have experience some issues with power steering on my vehicle on and off, here in the past couple of weeks it has worsen. It is a very scary situation. The power steering stops working while i am operating the vehicle causing the wheel to becomevery difficult to operate specifically as i need to make a turn. I usually have to apply a great deal of force just to turn.i feel like my safety and the safety of my family is t risk. Have been in contact with gm who has made contact with a dealer so i can take my car in to be diagnosed.they have stated that my vehicle has a couple of recalls but the power steering issue is not one of them. I have done my research and have found many other 2006 g6 owners with the same problem on differentsites. Interesting enough there is a recall for power steering assist lost for pontiac g6 all of 2005, "some 2006, 2008 and 2009. Doesn't make sense that my car is not part of that recall considering my car is experiencing the exact same problem for which the recall is for. It should not take for some one to get very hurt for this to happen. And for what i have researched it is affordable to repair is in fact very expensive over 1,000 dollars.
2006 pontiac g6, vehicle began to shake and right front tire came off. Unit 1 pulled over onto the right berm where it became disabled. According to the police report, the lug nuts became loose and fell out due to the shaking of the vehicle.(ohio traffic crash report #10-0461-90) updated 09/13/10
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