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.
5.2
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $50
- Average Mileage:
- 42,800 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 5 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- make them marketable (2 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
- have to buy from the dealer (1 reports)
windows / windshield problem
Helpful websites
- Link To Wiper Blades For Those Who Are Either Stupid Or Very Gullible Lol - I'm sorry, but anyone complaining about this is either REALLY distracted or downright stupid. Emphasizing stupid. I replace my G6's blades with Rain-X or Bosch blades from an auto parts store. You can even find them in Walmart for like $9. Don't expect the new wiper design to cost the same amount as the old design. There is a reason it's called 'improvement'. And seriously... who pays $60 for wiper blades at a dealer?! You obviously have the internet, since you came on here to complain of your own negligence. Next time run a Google search before you open your foolish mouths. Now go to the local superstore and buy yourselves some $10 wiper blades like normal people.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
$60 for winshield wipers?!?!?!? are you kidding me???!! and you HAVE to buy them from the dealer?!?!?! BS!!!!!
- hawkfan247, Cedar Rapids, IA, US