NHTSA — Wheels Problems

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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:
126,451 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.

2005 Pontiac G6 wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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2005 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments

problem #5

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 #4

Sep 122017

G6

  • 150,000 miles
The steering wheel pops while turning. Can't figure out why. Tire rof broke. Sway bars were super loose all fixed but steering column still pops and locks up while turning

- Pueblo, CO, USA

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problem #3

Jun 202014

G6

  • 144,000 miles
The electrical power steering in my car constantly malfunctions while I am driving down the road. I only have this one vehicle and have no other means of transportation. I am afraid that it is going to go completely out and I may lose control of my car.

- Monroeville, AL, USA

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problem #2

Aug 292013

G6

  • 135,000 miles
You turn the steering wheel and the column makes noises and going down the road the wheel on passenger side feels like it is shaking...I took it the shop and he said it would do no good to change the column because it would go bad in a few months these cars are known for that...and sometimes when I turn my key to start the car it is like it stays on like I'm trying to start it and I'm not touching the key then it goes off.

- Toledo, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jul 062006

G6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,256 miles
I have a Pontiac G6 and have been plagued with bent wheels.

- Needmore, PA, USA

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