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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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,985 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

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2005 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments

problem #11

Mar 132022

G6

  • miles

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The problem hasn't been happening nearly as much in the cold temperatures. I'm experiencing the same issue that was supposed to be recalled. The power steering goes out while I'm driving. I can pull over, restart it and it usually goes away the first start (sometimes more "restarts" are necessary). The steering wheel also twitches or shakes while the car is just idle. I don't move it... just moves while in park. There was a recall for my car for this issue (power steering torque sensor I believe?) and I'm curious why my car is experiencing it now.

- Almond, WI, USA

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problem #10

May 042020

G6

  • 230,000 miles
Car cut off while driving to work.

- Florence, AL, USA

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problem #9

May 012020

G6 6-cyl

  • 45 miles
I bought it in January and its may, I'm having trouble with the engine. Sometimes its don't want to crank!

- Florence, AL, USA

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problem #8

Jul 232019

G6

  • 165,000 miles

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

As my son was driving around a corner about 35-40 mph he felt the driver side tire drop down, lost control of the car. The tire shredded off of the hubcap and he flipped approximately 7 times.

- King George, VA, USA

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problem #7

Jun 072018

G6

  • miles
I took my car to jeff schmitt in miamisburg ohioi had 3 recalls and I feel like the Y didn't do them.the car won't move

- Miamisburg, OH, USA

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problem #6

Jun 072018

G6

  • miles
I took my car to jeff schmitt in miamisburg oh I have 3 recalls and I feel like they didn't do not 1

- Miamsburg, OH, USA

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problem #5

Apr 302017

G6

  • 96,792 miles

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

Whinny noise on front transaxle case. Won't shift into fourth gear..

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #4

Mar 052015

G6

  • 168,000 miles
I randomly started smelling gas was driving one day and breaks stopped working and car randomly dies while turning a corner

- Marshall, TX, USA

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problem #3

Jul 062011

G6 6-cyl

  • 46,000 miles
My vehicle has a panoramic sunroof that has 5 options (0-closed, 4 completely open). Periodically the sunroof would not close to the correct numbered option, but would go to the correct spot after another try. Now, it will not close past the second option. Now, my sunroof is stuck open and the replacement part is $1500! I don't want to pay that much money for a sunroof so my mechanic is going to try to shut it and disable the mechanism. All the used parts my mechanic tried looking into are reporting to have the same problem.

- Jenison, MI, USA

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problem #2

Dec 202010

G6 6-cyl

  • 108,000 miles
2005 Pontiac G6 electric power steering locks up while driving.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

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problem #1

Apr 232007

G6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Car has had numerous problems from not starting to having the brakes replaced every 3,000 miles. Dealer has been good about taking care of repairs and maintenance but I feel that this car has been nothing but a problem from the day I picked it up. I am at 27,000 miles and on at least my 9th set of brakes/rotors. It also has what I now refer to as the GM sputter start. If it does start it sometimes doesn't start on the first try and sometimes catches and sputters before it starts. Hate this car.

- Camden, NY, USA

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