Cd Player Not Functioning

2006 Pontiac G6

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Pontiac dealer.

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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.

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$140
Average Mileage:
65,000 miles
Total Complaints:
9 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. a new cd player was installed (5 reports)
  2. not sure (4 reports)
2006 Pontiac G6 accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2006 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments

problem #9

Nov 112009

G6 ES 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles

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

pontiac really should fix this through a recall since there are so many problems with the radios

- Austin S., Gadsden, TN, US

problem #8

May 072014

G6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 135,000 miles

Cd player stopped working. Inserted a CD,not a burned CD or anything. A real CD purchased at Wal-Mart. Played fine for several weeks and now displays CD player error. I cannot eject the disk. I cannot play the disc. I only have the radio.

- Jon V., noble, OK, US

problem #7

Jan 012013

G6 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles

The cd player was not working when I got the car. I purchased just the cd unit of my radio online and installed it myself. Getting to the radio is a pain in the butt!

- Roberto R., Kerrville, TX, US

problem #6

Jul 012011

G6 GT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,700 miles

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

The CD player wouldn't shut off and kept making the most annoying noise, while the screen flashed ERROR. Disc 5 was playing and when I hit the eject button. The entire system went haywire, and stated disc 4 was jammed. The CD player would not shut off for 3 days in a row (even with the car turned off). I eventually had to jam a screwdriver inside of it until the motor died. I called the dealership prior to doing this and they said that they cannot repair any cd players, they only replace, which would be $500 plus labor... WTF? this car is S***!

- beautysbliss, Lansing, MI, US

problem #5

May 202010

G6 3.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

After owning my car less than a year and with only one previous owner I wash my car one day and suddenly I have no working heat, air or stereo system! I have had diagnostics run and I keep getting told there is nothing there so check my fuses. I have changed them ALL and still nothing! Not to mention the fuse for the outlets and passenger air bag alert blows out every other week! Hopefully getting someone to fix it this weekend and not another.....sorry we don't know what is wrong with the car you paid $10,000 for!

- Mahayla D., Carthage, NY, US

problem #4

Jul 122010

G6 GT 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles

I just bought the car and I finally got all of my CDs situated in it. I got to play a CD and it takes the CD but will not play it. The dealer replaced the CD player under my CPO warranty.

- jpbales, Kennesaw, GA, US

problem #3

May 012010

G6 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles

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

the cd player has taken my cd hostage & doesn't even recognize it's still stuck in there

- Angela J., Mansfield, TX, US

problem #2

Jun 012010

G6 3.9L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles

you wold think a cd player would last , i have had alot of pontiac's and never had a problem until now ,i guess know day 's you pay lot ,to buy pieces ofo sh*t now day's

- Doug R., Garland, UT, US

problem #1

Aug 032009

G6 4 Dr Sedan V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,277 miles

This is the second time that my radio & cd player had to be replaced within 1 yr. This time when they determined that my cd player had to be replaced they had to order in the new system. While I was waiting on my new stereo the dealer let my take my car out with cd player continuously running even with engine off. I woke up the next morning for work & discovered that my battery was dead. Therefore had to call roadside assistance to come & check out my car & they stated that with the cd player constantly running it drained the battery on my car.

- tmaher, St. John's, NL, Canada

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