Moisture In Headlight
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.
6.8
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 21,550 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 5 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replaced headlight wasn't sealed tightly (4 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
This car has more than condensation problems - we did have the drivers side head lamp replaced in Nov. 07, in 2008 after it rained the trunk filled with water enough water that when I was driving I could hear water swishing around my husband drained it and did not take it to dealership to report but it happened, he drained it then checked for corrosion of brake lights - The right side headlight also started having condensation problems at the end of 2008. April 2009 he was in a car accident that totaled the car and he was left with short term memory loss. He died Oct. 9 2009.
- Darla S., Saint George, UT, US