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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pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $4,800
- Average Mileage:
- 98,450 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace transmission (4 reports)
transmission problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
My transmission pops when shifting all gears and car roll back when in park. My air compressor go in and out on a really hot day outside so my a/c don't work that good. When driving the car my transmission pops when shifting gears from two to one. The opipping from transmission is really loud sound like something back firing up under the hood of my car. Its embrassing to me. I hate something having ride with my windows down because air compressor go out on me sometimes. The gear shift pops when you shift from n,r,d,and p. Also when I brake the rotates shake badly .
- Summer A., Whiteville, US