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.
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $800
- Average Mileage:
- 143,350 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replaced everything (2 reports)
- replace rear strut bushings (1 reports)
suspension problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I purchased my 2006 Pontiac G6 January 10th 2018. I drove the car home which was about 80 miles. All the way home I noticed loud noises coming from the front and rear of the car. It rode like a Lumber wagon! When I test drove the car it was on the highway the dealership was on and I didn't notice any problems at that time. Upon getting home I checked the tire pressures figuring that maybe they were over- inflated. Sure enough, they were set at 45lbs!! I set them at 32 lbs and then drove the car again. Same issues. I took the car to my mechanic and he said the car had worn out Front Stabilizer Links, Front Struts and Rear Shocks! That cost me about $700 to fix! I complained about the car to the salesman and he said that there was NO warranty and the car was "as is"! When I purchased the car he said the Battery was good and he just checked it! I should have known he lied about that also as my Battery was 3.5 years old and failed on the first minus zero night we had! I had to have it towed and a new Battery added. That cost me $211.00!! So I purchased a car that had serious road handling issues and a bad Battery with an additional $980.72!! I suggest you stay away from Hutchinson Auto Sales in Hutchinson MN!!
- bobkraemer, New Prague, MN, US