2006 Pontiac G6
Brakes Problems
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.
2006 Pontiac G6 Brakes Problems
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- Squeaking Brakes
- Rotors Warping
- Premature Brake Failure
- Vibration During Braking
- Abs Sensor Faulty
- Brakes Apply Themselves
- Emergency Brake Does Not Work
- Stability Control, Traction Control Lights On
- Traction Control Failure
- NHTSA: Service Brakes
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- NHTSA: Electronic Stability Control
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: ...
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Electric
- NHTSA: Traction Control System
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited ...
- NHTSA: Parking Brake
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: ...
- NHTSA: Electronic Stability Control: Automatic (Asc)
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Abs Warning ...
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/Module ...
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Pads ...
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals And Linkages
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