NHTSA — Steering Problems

2006 Pontiac G6 (Page 5 of 58)

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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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
53 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
30 / 1
Average Mileage:
75,280 miles

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2006 Pontiac G6 steering problems

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2006 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments (Page 5 of 58)

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problem #1062

Jan 082020

G6 4-cyl

  • 196,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact's daughter owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and on and the steering functioned as intended. The contact stated that the failure recurred the following day. The contact called local dealer luther brookdale Buick GMC located at 4301 68th ave N, brooklyn center, mn 55429, (612) 326-3785, had been made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under a steering recall however, the recall campaign number was not provided. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was 196,000.

- New Hope, MN, USA

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problem #1061

Jan 072020

G6

  • miles
The power steering keeps turning off on my car. Ive noticed there has been a recall on these cars in the past however mine doesnt seem to bein the recall. Why is this"? its very hard to steer the car without power steering. Is there anything I can do to get in on this recall for the power assist recall?"

- Norwood, MO, USA

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problem #1060

Dec 282019

G6

  • 168,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. When attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle could not be driven unless it was restarted. The contact notified pitre Buick GMC (9737 Eagle ranch rd nw, albuquerque, nm 87114). The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 168,000.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

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problem #1059

Nov 302019

G6

  • 122,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

At first the steering wheel would be stiff.we would restart and it would be ok. Then in idle the wheel would shake. Now there is no power steering at all. Very hard to drive with no power steering. Unable to drive without repairs.

- Lansing, MI, USA

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problem #1058

Mar 132019

G6

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that the steering lost power and the power steering, brake, and tail lights warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

- Jeffersonville, IN, USA

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problem #1057

Sep 012019

G6

  • miles
Steering locks and hard to turn and headlight dims while turns steering wheel

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

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problem #1056

Oct 142019

G6

  • 290,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was driving down the street this morning, the 14th of October, 2019, when out of nowhere my power steering went out. The car was pulled to the side of the road. If I would have been driving any faster (as I was only going around 30 mph) I more than likely would have been thrown over the side of the hill. My power steering returned when I restarted my car but I can't drive in fear that it will go out again.

- Crawley, WV, USA

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problem #1055

Sep 012018

G6

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Also, an odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who indicated that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Highland, CA, USA

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problem #1054

Sep 202019

G6

  • 114,000 miles
Strong odor of gasoline inside & outside of car. Its strong that it burns my eyes. Also power steering wheel vibrates & tries to drive itself. It vibrates when sitting still also.

- Newport, AR, USA

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problem #1053

Aug 302019

G6

  • 97,200 miles
While pulling out of gas station power steering fails while making turn out onto main route. Failure was a power steering motor module on 8/30/2019

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

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problem #1052

Jul 252019

G6

  • 144,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving 66 mph on a curved road, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to control the steering wheel and drive home. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering) and provided case number: 9-5388371164. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

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problem #1051

Jul 092019

G6

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving 50 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle lost power and stalled. Additionally, the security system engaged and the electric power steering and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 95358554395B. The failure mileage was 200,000.

- Manning, SC, USA

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problem #1050

Feb 282019

G6

  • miles
Steering wheel tightens as if it's really hard for myself to turn it, some days when starting car afterwards the steering wheel goes back and forth by itself then the steering wheel will listen where it's I say too easy to control, everyday it seems to be different I can go 2-3 days where it's easy to control then all a sudden for a day or two it stays super hard for me to turn.there days where I jus don't drive it cause of how it's really hard to turn the wheel, I don't get to leave town ever in it because afraid of it possibly locking up on me causing me to wreck, it's my only vehicle can't afford another one and defenitely can't afford to fix it.ive been told there was a recall on the steering for 2006 but I googled it few times and found where there was no recall I was looking forward to the recall...I purchased the vehicle Feb 2019 off a friend of mine and he says the steering had an issue he didn't have time to mess with it so...

- Greenfield, OH, USA

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problem #1049

Jun 042019

G6

  • 93,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. While driving, the steering wheel seized and could not be turned. As a result, the contact almost crashed into a house. The contact had to use excessive strength to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

- Taft, CA, USA

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problem #1048

Jun 062019

G6

  • 140,586 miles
While driving the wheel will stutter and turn by itself and begin to lock up and lose power steering. The car was already looked at and torque sensor was replaced from a previous recall but the problem still remains and the dealership will not change again. I fear I will lose control of my car.

- New Haven, IN, USA

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problem #1047

Apr 222019

G6

  • 155,000 miles
My 2006 Pontiac G6 has been giving my wife issues while she is driving. At random times, the power steering goes out, ABS sensor comes on, and the lights inside and outside the car start to dim. This has caused her to nearly have an accident and is unsafe for the road. I replaced the battery and the alternator because it seemed like a power issue, but there was more behind the issue. Whenever I called my GM dealer, they told me there was an extended warranty on the vehicle and they would replace the torque sensors in the power steering system if the vehicle was under 150,000 miles. Since I was never notified by GM of this extended warranty issue and had to call them directly to find out there was an issue, my vehicle has 155,000 miles on it and they will not fix it.

- North Vernon, IN, USA

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problem #1046

Aug 012018

G6

  • 116,000 miles
Takata recall, the power steering light keeps flashing on and off when I hit a bump. The steering has not gone out yet but it flashes all the time. I have noticed recalls for this on other 06 Pontiac G6 but not for my VIN. This has been happening for a few months.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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problem #1045

Dec 302017

G6

  • 170,000 miles
I was driving one day, and I went to make a right turn and all of a sudden the steering wheel locked up and the power steering displayed on the dash. It has been happening since and mechanics don't want to work on it because of the area it's in. It's been going on for almost 1yr, and it's really annoying and tiring.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #1044

Jan 012018

G6

  • 80,000 miles
Power steering shuts on and off computer on car shows power steering code code for the power steering torque sensor is gone bad car will have no power steering for long periods of time shimmys on freeway while driving from power steering moving different directions mechanic looked it over and torque sensor code is coming up code CO545

- Struthers, OH, USA

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problem #1043

Mar 182019

G6

  • 141,000 miles
Takata recall power steering warning comes on. Steering wheel locks up while driving down the road. Hard to steer car. Must shut car completely off and restart to loosen the wheel. Do not work all the time.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

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