Door Handle Broke Off

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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.

10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$150
Average Mileage:
46,400 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. replaced door handle (1 reports)
2006 Pontiac G6 accessories - exterior problems

accessories - exterior problem

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2006 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments

problem #2

May 112008

G6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,388 miles

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

This is just to add on to my complaint about the door handle breaking off...I contacted GM who advised me it was not their problem but mine and their suggestion was to go through insurance. The cost was $146.42 to replace the handle and to paint it and they refused to cover it under warranty. GM actually joked on the phone about my problem and showed just how classy they can be when it comes to ripping off valued customers. They advised it was impossible to be a defect and blamed it on kids trying to break into my car. That's a joke!

- hockeyfan, Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada

problem #1

May 112008

G6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,388 miles

When attempting to open the UNLOCKED drivers door, the handle ripped completely off the vehicle. The door would not open unless you crawled through the passenger side and opened the drivers door from the inside. Not only a pain in the ass but also embarrassing when in public view!

- hockeyfan, Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada

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