Heater Stopped Working
2006 Pontiac G6
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Pontiac dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 Pontiac G6 has major problems with two areas fairly critical to the act of driving... steering & safety.
The 2006 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 2006 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 this power steering issue, up to 10 years/100k miles. However a large number of 2006 G6 owners have reported they were not covered by this campaign, based on VIN#.
As of late 2013 the NHTSA had well over 700 steering complaints on file for the 2006 G6, with 21 crashes & 12 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 2006 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 2006 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:
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- Average Mileage:
- 95,750 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace heater box, repair heater doors (1 reports)
AC / heater problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
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I bought this car for my High School daughter in the summer....when winter came...we realized the heat would not work. The fan would blow, but it had no hot air. I had the coolant flushed and replaced....changed the thermostat....and then the dealer diagnosed that the accuator's were bad. I replaced two of them and it still would not work. Finally...the problem was diagnosed that a heater door was stuck shut, and that the heater box had to be replaced. I was quoted a price of around 1100.00 to repair. I didn't have the money so decided to repair it myself. Oh my goodness.....this is the worst repair job I have embarked on. I have had to take absolutely everything out of the interior of the dash area. When I finally get to the heater box....it has been somehow been fastened to the bottom heater box which houses the heater core by some plastic knobs being melted to fuse the two parts. THis is almost impossible to separate....the back knobs cant be reached to get unfastened. So then...I decided I had to remove both portions of the heater box to get them separated....so I had to pull the coolant hoses and unfasten the AC hoses to get the box out....and guess what....the AC is still under pressure and the car is not driveable.....just one unbelievable problem after another. Not to mention plastic on plastic doors and break as soon as something gets a little worn. Now on day 5 of repair.....and still not done. $1100 now looks to be a legit price...just unbelievable something this minor has been such a horrible repair.
- Chad M., Lynchburg, OH, US