Instrument Panel Goes Nuts

2005 Pontiac G6

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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005 Pontiac G6 has major problems with two areas fairly critical to the act of driving... steering & safety.

The 2005 G6 has a major defect trend with electronic power-assisted steering failure. The power steering cuts out while driving, making it extremely difficult to steer. G6 owners typically report spending $600 - $1,200+ to fix the problem, replacing either the entire steering column or the power assist motor.

In March 2010, GM recalled 1.3 million vehicles for this exact problem "...after receiving 1,100 complaints of power steering failures." However the 2005 G6 wasn't included in that recall.

In July 2010, GM issued a "Special Coverage Adjustment" — TSB #10183 — covering "certain" (not all) 2005, 2006 & 2008 Pontiac G6's for power steering problems, up to 10 years/100k miles.

As of early 2013 the NHTSA had 300+ steering complaints on file for the 2005 G6, with 12 crashes & 4 injuries. The NHTSA closed their initial investigation in 2007, having determined that losing your power steering going over 15-20 mph isn't a big deal & that most crashes occurred at slow speeds, so not a safety risk. Ridiculous? Yep, we think so too.

The 2005 G6 also has an expensive problem with "popping" or "clunking" noises when turning, & that issue extends to newer model years as well.

Factor in the 2005 Pontiac G6's poor side impact protection & you end up with a vehicle you should steer clear of.

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
73,700 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

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2005 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments

problem #3

Jun 152014

G6 GT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 160,000 miles

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

I HAVE HAD MY G6 SINCE 2009. IT IS A 2005. LOVED THE CAR WHEN I FIRST GOT IT AND SOME DAYS, STILL DO. HOWEVER, RECENTLY, MY BATTERY STARTED GIVING ME PROBLEMS AFTER ALMOST $700 WORTH OF WORK ON THE SUSPENSION.

HAD MY FIANCE REPLACE THE BATTERY TODAY WHILE I WAS AT WORK. CAR STARTS AND RUNS JUST FINE NOW BUT----- THE CD PLAYER IS STILL RUNNING EVEN AFTER I SHUT THE CAR OFF?! I AM AFRAID THIS WILL DRAIN THIS NEW BATTERY TOO!!! TRIED LOOKING FOR A FUSE TO PULL BUT CAN'T FIND ONE?!

I AM READY TO TEAR THE WHOLE STEREO/RADIO (STOCK) OUT OF THE CAR!! MIND YOU, ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO, ALL THE SOUND IN THE FRONT SPEAKERS QUIT WORKING OUT OF NOWHERE!?

SO NOW NOT ONLY AM I WITHOUT WORKING FRONT SPEAKERS-- I HAVE NO RADIO OR CD PLAYER. BEING THAT IT IS ONLY PARTIALLY FUNCTIONING, I CAN'T EVEN ADJUST THE VOLUME SO IT IS STUCK ON THE SAME VOLUME CONTINUOUSLY!

ANY SUGGESTIONS? I CAN LIVE WITHOUT THE RADIO/CD PLAYER (I THINK) BUT WOULD LIKE TO RETRIEVE MY CD'S OUT OF IT AND SAVE MY BATTERY IF AT ALL POSSIBLE!

- Ashley H., Kansas City, KS, US

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problem #2

Dec 202010

G6 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,000 miles

I have a 2005 G6 that was bought new- about a year ago I had a check engine light come on, so I called the dealer- by the time I actually brought the car in there were 3 different lights on now indicating 3 separate issues and the radio would go off when the car was turned off and not come on until I turned it on- I also noticed that everything would change from English to Metric occasionally and just commented, "how weird"

By the time I made it to the shop in a couple of days, only two lights were on, but the radio was still deciding if it wanted to be on or off. Dealer suggested I just replace the radio since it was under extended warranty- I commented to them that it was such a waste when I had a feeling it was either the computer or electrical problems- they said no, it was the fuel pump, since the light was on and that I should replace the radio, they indicated it might just be getting bad. I tried to repeat that I was fairly sure it was the computer or electrical problems, because everything worked fine, it was just annoying having trouble lights come on and have to wonder if there REALLY was something wrong or maybe the light would go out on it's own and there really was no problem- it was so annoying to try to explain that it was just the "dummy lights" as my Dad calls them.

So- they replaced the fuel pump and radio and told me they didn't know why all those things would go out at once and that my computer was fine since there was no code- still not sure if this was checked or not.

- Julie H., Topeka, KS, US

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problem #1

Dec 222005

(reported on)

G6 GT

  • 15,000 miles

Once again got car in may it has been in the shop 6 times on the 5th trip it was the vibration that will not go away and my instruments were go bananas. Speed was sticking and jumping all around and my rpms were redlining and droping you name it. talk about beaing scared i though i was about to blow the car up!

- Therasa A., Powder Springs, GA, US

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