NHTSA — Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/Control Module Problems

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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.

6.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,602 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2006 Pontiac G6 seat belts / air bags problems

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2006 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 012007

G6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 13,405 miles

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The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving approximately 45 mph with the cruise control engaged, the contact noticed that the air bag was not activated. Through online research, he discovered NHTSA recall number 06V417000 (air bags:frontal). He called GM and they stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. The contact believes that his vehicle should be included since he is experiencing the same failure. The current mileage was 14,446 and failure mileage was 13,405.

- Jerry, NH, USA

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problem #1

Feb 132007

G6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,800 miles
The front passenger air bag does not activate when a person of appropriate size is seated. My vehicle is equipped with an automated front passenger air bag system. When a person of appropriate size is seated in the front passenger seat it is suppose to turn the front passenger air bag on.

- Austin, TX, USA

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