Struts Gone Bad

2006 Pontiac G6

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Pontiac dealer.

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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.

8.4

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$600
Average Mileage:
45,650 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. replace strut mounts, struts and sway bars (2 reports)
2006 Pontiac G6 suspension problems

suspension problem

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2006 Pontiac G6 Owner Comments

problem #5

Aug 052006

G6 V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,243 miles

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

The 2006 pontiac g6 is garbage. I had nothing but trouble. I did not have the car for a month and it had to go to the garage for the front end. It is now 5 years later and i am still experiencing trouble to this day. I have turned people away from buying this car . Warning to people- do not buy.

- scrummey51, Western Bay, NL, canada

problem #4

Apr 012008

G6 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles

I know people that have never had to replace struts/shocks but her i am with a fairly new car that the struts are bad & so conveniently after my extended warranty expired

- Angela J., Mansfield, TX, US

problem #3

Sep 112010

G6 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles

DONE with GM. This car has been nothing but a piece of crap. The struts need replacing, the interior is chintzy. The top of the lock broke off. The trim on the air vent is peeling off.

- Cheryl S., Mason, OH, US

problem #2

May 212009

G6 V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,000 miles

I purchased the car from a dealership with 32,000 miles on it. At around 51,000 miles, I noticed a horrible noise coming from the front of my car. It turns out that the struts were bad. Never have I ever had to replace the struts on a vehicle with less than 100,000 miles. Luckily, I had a private mechanic give me a deal on replacing them along with sway bars and mounts. After replacing the parts, the mechanic showed me the strut mounts which were rusted so bad they were turning to dust! I also found out that at any point, the springs could have gone and caused major damage to my car.

- misscarol, Monroe, MI, US

problem #1

Sep 092008

G6 V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles

Pontiac G6 has been a ok car but the wheel assembly has been a mess

- Jerry B., Casselberry, FL, US

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