My wife was driving her 2006 Pontiac G6 that we brought from a GM lot and was GM certified. The car's power steering suddenly locked up and she could not turn the wheel. Luckily she was near our home and made it back ok. When I went out to check out the problem I could not find anything for the power steering (apparently it is electrical). After visiting various websites I found that there have been many complaints about this very same issue and that GM is doing nothing about it. People are taking there cars back to the dealers and are being told that there is nothing they can do about it and they end up paying a bundle to get it fixed, only to have it happen again. I find this completely irresponsible and unbelievable on the part of GM concerning this very serious and dangerous matter. There should definitely be a recall on this car. I am not going to pay for someone else's mistake. This needs to be fixed.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

Event leading up to failure - normal neighborhood driving as well as freeway driving. The failure - power steering locks up how often - intermittent, at least 4 - 6 times per week the consequences - potentially catastrophic! two young children in car, vehicle is virtually undriveable. Luckily, father was/is driving the vehicle and is able to return vehicle to a safe location before noone was hurt. Service department unable to find problem. Safety of entire family is at risk. Single income family, should not be responsible for repairs/continuing to be obligated to paying for car when so many complaints are lodged over the same exact problem, circumstances and failure are identical, etc. A buyback is in order.

- Poland, OH, USA

My 2006 Pontiac G6's power steering column is failing, my steering wheel has a mind of its on when its driving down the street, lots of other owners have been having this problem..when will there be a recall"???"

- Austell, GA, USA

Faulty steering. When your driving it locks up and you have no control of the vehicle. Speed various between time to time when it happens. Has happened on several occasions.if you remove key and restart it goes away then dealer says they cant find problem.but that doesnt help me when my steering locked up and I was going head on a group of kids.dangerous steering!! far worst than the Toyota they recalled.I dont understand why they havent recalled these 2006 Pontiac G6's they are dangerous.I want it fixed! now when I click lock/unlock one of my doors wont work.something electrical.

- Kokomo, IN, USA

I jut purchased a Pontiac G6 within the last month and when I bought the car I heard a clunk when turning the car and the dealer said it happened because the car had eletric steering. Thje car became very hard to turn the other day in the middle of driving and I became very worried and had to pull over. It stopped but I'm afraid it will happen again. I also noticed many other complaints of this problem from others.

- Struthers, OH, USA

Power steering failure in 2006 Pontiac

- Wellington, FL, USA

The electric power assist motor failed on my Pontiac G6. There was no warning until it went out, then it was extremely difficult to steer and a "power steering" warning was displayed on radio. After turning the car off and restarting it, it reset, only to happen again and again. The steering went out about two dozen times in the span of a week before I could make it to the dealership. One time on the interstate I it happened and I almost lost control of the car while going around 60 mph. I had to have the electric power assist motor replaced, and then the entire steering column. So far the fix has worked. Just hope GM does the right thing and recalls all faulty vehicles before someone is seriously hurt or injured as a results of loss of steering.

- Salem, VA, USA

I bought a 2006 G6, 23,000M, in May 2006. Within three months I was hearing a clicking when I turned the right wheel. I took the car to the dealer (still under warrenty) and they "fixed" the problem. As soon as the warrenty was out, the same noise was back in both wheels. Recently the steering has become stiff when backing out and turning corners. This morning on the way to work in the pouring rain, I thought I was hydroplaining when I realized it was the steering locking! when I got off the interstate the wheel was whobbling as if it was severely out of alignment. I have known about the push for a 2006 G6 recall because of steering problems but until this morning thought I would let others file complaints. Now I'm afraid of my car. Please don't wait until a death happens to recall. It may be that G6 owners only recourse is to seek a class action suite against GM but hopefully my and all the other complaints will let NHTSA realize this issue is serious and GM has failed to address it!!

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

Hope no young kids are driving 2006 Pontiac G6 when the power steering decides to go out and you nearly wreck and have to pay nearly $800 to fix it. Obviously this is a very common problem that needs recalled or a class action lawsuit!

- Laclede, MO, USA

Power steering wheel lock when driving.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

3rd time same problem....dealer could not fix...steering failure. Doing 70mph on highway on long trip, steering totally went out....I reported this again to dealer and they had no fix. They witnessed clunking and wobbles as well as a groan in steering and could not identify it. I got G.M. involved and they did nothing..even though dangerous and certified used car. Dealer then put me in another 2006 G6-gtp (coupe)for less money then I paid for original and now have same issues with the new one!!!!!!!! I spend more time at dealer then driving car...and now will lose my job due to time off for dealer and so-called band aid repairs.

- N.Miami Beach, FL, USA

Steering failure. Doing 70mph on highway on long trip, steering totally went out and spun the car, I recovered and no accident. I reported this again to dealer and they had no fix. They witnessed clunking and wobbles as well as a groan in steering and could not identify it. I got G.M. involved and they did nothing..even though dangerous and certified used car.

- N.Miami Beach, FL, USA

Steering failure...almost had a major accident but recovered car in time. Reported to dealer.

- North Miami Beach, FL, USA

Steering issues. Steering goes out, erratic and dealer keeps replacing parts. This is my second G6-gtp..the first one had same issues and dealer replaced with this one and same issues..car is very dangerous.

- North Miami Beach, FL, USA

Bought a 2006 Pontiac G6 GT aug1, 2007 with 34,000km on it. Summer of 2008 it started to make a clunking noise when turning the steering wheel at low speeds ie: Pulling in or out of parking. Took it to GM dealer and they said it was the intermittent steering shaft and they said step one was to lubricate it. That worked for approx 1-2 days. Next step was to replace it which was done under warranty by the dealer in the fall of 2008. It is now end of Feb 2010 and iy is back again. This time it progressed quickly so that in less than 1.5 weeks it has gone from occasionally to consistently. However, I will not return to GM for this repair as I have now had 3 other problems with this car and none of them were covered under warranty.

- Calgary, 00, USA

Power steering failure. Difficult to turn wheel... comes and goes... I thought I needed power steering fluid, but apparently it is electric"? took to Goodyear and they said take it to the dealer... I took it to the dealership 6 months ago and they said that this was normal?" they said at lower speeds the steering is more difficult and this was normal. But it only does it sometimes, how can this be normal. I do not remember exact date I took to dealership.

- Windsor, PA, USA

As of recently my 2006 Pontiac G6 has been having steering issues. The car was bought early 2007. Either the wheel was extremely tight to turn, or the power steering light came up on the radio display. I took the car into a Chevy dealership (since Pontiac is no more) where upon inspection they stated that my intermediate steering shaft was faulty but 'fixable". the part was taken out, cleaned, lubed up, and placed back into the car according to the technician. I was told that the problem was going to happen again as I was leaving the dealership. Partly due to being in a rush, I didn't question this but brought it up to my boyfriend who then called the dealership for clarification. Turns out there is a class action lawsuit for this particular component in the car. Why isn't this being addressed by the media/to the Pontiac owners"!!? looking online many others have the same issue with the same car/same year! I am fortunate enough to have the issues while driving short distances but what if I was in the car on the highway and this happened"! I'm a tiny 100 lb girl - there would be no chance of me controlling a car like that for a length of time without power steering/properly working vehicle. This is so dangerous and it's actually making me consider purchasing a new car which I so don't need right now but for my safety will find a way to make it happen. I was such a huge fan of GM and now my opinion is changing. It's really sad that they can't notify their drivers of a possible fatal occurrence. Especially with everything going on the car industry, they could remain loyal to their drivers.

- Arlington Heights, IL, USA

The exact same power steering problem leading to the recall of the Pontiac G5 and Chevy cobalt has been happening with the Pontiac G6 for at least the last 4 years!!!! I have a 2006 Pontiac G6 and have had this exact same problem for at least 3 1/2 years. I have had the steering column with torque sensor replaced at a cost of over $800 and still have problems with the power steering on the vehicle. I filed a complaint with the NHTSA when this first happened and spoke to an investigator, who I think recommended that I should lube the intermediate shaft or some ridiculous two-bit fix like that!! I guarantee thousands of drivers are experiencing this same problem with the 2006 Pontiac G6 and that it is a fundamental design flaw in GM's electronic power steering system. I'm not sure what else I can do except continue to make this issue known to the NHTSA in the hopes that lives may not be needlessly lost due to inaction on the Agency's part. It may be that G6 owners only recourse will be to seek a class action suit against GM and hopefully open the books about what the NHTSA has known about this issue and why it has failed to address it!!

- Detroit, MI, USA

1. driving, typical event 2. the car's steering wheel spontaneously becomes extremely difficult to turn. Once every few weeks, but because this is potential dangerous, I'm afraid to take it anywhere. Consequences, could be fatal while driving on the freeway. No warning. 3. nothing.

- Antioch, TN, USA

I currently own a Pontiac G6 2006. I started to experience difficulties when driving it. One day my steering wheel just lockup and it was while I was trying to make a turn, lucky there wasn't too much traffic and I was able to stay there until my car was towed. That was my first time, then it continued every now and then. The wheel will lockup and I will try to turn off the car to reset the computer but it will not do it. I kept on driving the car since that's my only mode of transportation and I just pretty much use it to go to work. I recently saw a recall on Pontiac G6 but for 2005. My car is has the same defects as the one in the recall except its 2006. Apparently there are many people who own Pontiac cars who are experiencing the same problems but we have to come out of pocket to fix the problem. I am currently pregnant and I feel unsafe to drive my car due to not knowing when is this problem going to occur again, besides the fact it is dangerous for anyone.

- Fresno, CA, USA