Cd Player Switches To Radio All By Itself
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.
5.3
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 29,850 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
THIS CAR REALLY STARTS TO HAVE A MIND OF ITS OWN - can you really tell me that with all the problems we do not have reason for recalls on this car - two months before my husband was in a terrible accident we once again had it in the shop this time the cd/radio would switch tracks when radio was on - switch to radio when cd playing - all electrical is connected in some way - car has sudden spurts of acceleration - I loved the way this car looked - but its just not worth the risk.
Good luck to all who still owns one. It's to late for me I lost the one most dear to me, but will do all I can to warn others and hope they place there complaints - all my posts have service records to back them up.
- Darla S., Saint George, UT, US