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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- Average Mileage:
- 156,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
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electrical problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
IN 2014 I HAD SEVERAL RECALLS FIXED FOR THIS PIECE OF CRAP. NOW A YEAR LATER ALL OF THE SAME PROBLEMS ARE OCCURRING AGAIN!
AS I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD YOU CAN SEE THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE FLASHING AS IF I AM PUMPING THE BRAKES. IN ADDITION TO THAT THERE ARE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL, THE POWER STEERING, THE AIRBAGS TURN THEMSELVES ON AND OFF, THE CRUISE CONTROL ONLY WORKS WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT, AND IN ADDITION TO ALL THAT NOW THE WINDOWS HAVE DECIDED TO WORK ONLY WHEN THEY FEEL LIKE IT.
ALL OF THESE ISSUES WERE SUPPOSED TO BE RESOLVED WHEN I GOT THE RECALL FIXED AND AS I AM TRYING TO REPORT THE PROBLEM IT LETS ME KNOW THAT MINE HAS ALREADY BEEN FIXED, OH REALLY?! YOU DON'T SAY. THAT RECALL WAS ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX AND IT IS DOING IT AGAIN. I HATE THIS CAR AND WISH THAT I NEVER BOUGHT IT, BUT YAY I STILL OWE ANOTHER YEAR AND A HALF ON THIS DEATH TRAP.
- Virginia L., Fresno, OH, US