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:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 55,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- new rear hub assembleys (1 reports)
- replace front hub assembly (1 reports)
wheels / hubs problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I had brought the car in 5 times with the LOUD 'WAAAAAWaaaaWhaaaa' sound coming from the front end. I drove around with the technician in the parking lot with the windows down with the car in neutral 4 of the 5 times. They made me feel like a total idiot each time I went in because they said the can't hear anything.
On the fifth and final time they decided to just replace the driver side wheel hub as that was all they think was making the sound. Luckily that fixed HALF of the issue. I could still hear the sound on the PASSENGER side!!!! A month later I convinced them to replace the other wheel hub which eliminated the sound just enough so I could hear my brakes grinding due to 'dry' calipers.
Be careful what you wish for! One problem does lead to another, and another...
- bigfootnotary, Lake Oswego, OR, US