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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fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 61,150 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 6 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (6 reports)
electrical problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I bought this car brand new and I have problem after problem with it. When you go to start it up it just cranks until you give it gas, (I took it back to the dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong ) I have replaced the lower control arms 5 times, the front end vibrates, I can't even count how many times the brakes, rotors, and pads have been changed. The sun roof leaked twice causing a lake on the floors in back seat area, ( my husband discovered the drain hoses kept disconnecting. We have replaced ball joints 3 times.The lights for my shifter stopped working but my radio and dome lights wouldn't shut off so we had to pull the fuse for those. The air bag, gas cap and door ajar light keeps coming on. My ABS brakes will work, then they don't work. The wiper and heater motors had to be replaced.
FYI to anyone who owns this car, lets hope you don't get a mouse in your heater box because they don't come apart, you have to spend over a $100.00 for a new one of those or live with a nasty dead mouse smell. Genius on GM's part to think of making that one solid piece so you have to replace each time instead of being able to take it apart to clean it like the old ones. Then there's all the recall's that the parts aren't available. DON'T BUY THIS CAR NEW OR USED !
- Fawn D., Danby, VT, US