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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fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $200
- Average Mileage:
- 130,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace tie rod (1 reports)
suspension problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I bought this 2006 G6 GTP in 2008. My problems have been up to this date 01/16/2014.
I am getting ready to replace the wheel bearings for the 5th time. I have had to replace tie rod ends. I have cylinder 4 missing out badly, getting it fixed. It pulls to the Left. Front end shakes driving 70mph on interstate, my heater has gone out, my check engine light stays on. Being a female that doesn't know how to fix this stuff and having to take it to a professional mechanic, let me just say....this sh*t gets expensive. I am fully aware that you have to do maintenance on your vehicle but come on, 5 wheel bearings, parts plus labor....grrrrrr!!!!
- rumors_stevienicks, Crawfordsville, IN, US