Emergency Brake Does Not Work
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.
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really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
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- Average Mileage:
- 18,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
brakes problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
To date this was the 15th time my 06 Pontiac G6 had been in the shop. First time was within 2 weeks. The locks started going up and down, one week later the power mirrors quit working, one week after that the gauges quit lighting up, then a month later it was the brakes squealing like a bus, then it was the rattling in the front end upon driving and steering. To this date all of the complaints, including some not mentioned, have been brought to the dealers attention. The major concern is that my car still sounds like a bus at stopping and I have had to use the E-brake on one occasion in which my regular brakes did not work, causing me to run a red light and nearly sideswiping another vehicle. To no avail, the so called "GMAC certified mechanics" tell me the emergency brake is only for parking on a hill (I have an automatic transmission). So I'll play stupid for now, but in the duration, I will sue if my children suffer from my auto not responding to my needs...might I mention that headquarters is highly unmotivated to resolve or get me out of this dangerous vehicle while I drive and am treated like I'm dumb and don't know that the e-brake is supposed to be there for a reason.... 12 months left and counting....oh yeah it was a lease!!!
- Mary E., South Lyon, MI, US