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.
8.3
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $280
- Average Mileage:
- 71,850 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 6 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
- check the brake switch (1 reports)
- repair wiring harness (1 reports)
lights problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I bought the car end of December. On my way home the evening of January 24th 2017, I was driving the highway home at 55 mph and went to slow down because a semi pulled out in front of me & I noticed the car behind me was not reducing their speed. Then they start flashing their bright lights on and off and laying on their horn, so I pull over. They're cussing me saying that for the last 10 miles my brake lights were on, until I went to tap the brakes and they would go off like they had a damn mind of their own! So, I called my father in law to come follow me home so I would not cause an accident. Went to put car in gear and my damn gear shifter would not come out of park! I shut the car off let it sit about 30 minutes started back up. Then my damn ignition got stuck. Continued cranking over even after it was started. Seems to be a continuous thing with my car. Now on top of a few other issues that I need to address in separate complaints! Definitely, going to looking for another car because I am not gonna keep dipping money into this damn thing and it not resolve the issue!
- Laura L., Mount Carmel, IL, US