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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:
No data
Average Mileage:
42,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
2006 Pontiac G6 brakes problems

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2006 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments

problem #1

Feb 062008

G6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles

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

I have owned Pontiac's for 35 years. I have never had as many problems as I have had

with this G6. I believe the worst problems I'm having with it is trying to get McElveen

Pontiac to admit there is a problem. I had to take this car in due to the loss of power

steering in turns, which they did fix.(And charge me over 300.00 for even though it was

under warranty) and then turn around and take it in because of a problem with the suspension which they are denying. If a car is jumping all over the road, there is a problem somewhere. I hate to admit it but the foreign car market is beginning to look good.

- Steve S., Summerville, SC, US

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