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.
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- Average Mileage:
- 38,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
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I repaired vehicles for 30 years, Dan came to me with a out of sight estimate for repairs on his 05 point g-6. I check it out found the lower ball joints very bad-rear steer cars vibrates at high speeds. This problem used to happen on old ply cars-rear steer. You should have the lower ball joints check for wear, they will need pulled out of the spindles for play if they are just starting. The new ones had very little tension on the stud, they needed extra lube in the boot to help them last. I only worked on suspensions for 30 years I might not be as good as a tech, I'm just a mechanic we had to repair our problems not through a new part at it. 220 for a new one at the Chevy dealer, 440 >8 for 1 and 1.4 for both watch yourselves on est.
Jerry Mac
- mcmacs54, Fort Wayne, IN, US